The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
APPEALS FOR WOMANS SERVICE ARE
 MEETING MOST HEARTY. RESPONSE

Anniston, April M-(specialo-The great wave of patriotism that is sweeping America will, as always during war. carry with it the woman heart for in sending to the field of battle her hus- band or her child. woman is offering on her country's altar her most priceless treasures. her pearls without price.
 With the gift of every loved one comes an overwhelming desire to serve From homes where proudly swings the service Tag women all over the nation have rallied to Americas flag and are facing with clarified vision the momentous is- sues of these perilous times, working indefatigably in every drive and for every means that will give our fighting manhood the best possible opportunities in the world struggle for democracy.
 Never before have so many appeals for woman's service come from our goy ernment. never before has woman re- ceived from the government such hearty commendation for valuable service The women's Liberty Loan committee is a government appointment, the power of the work of coordinating woman's inter- est through the womans committee of the council of national defense is con stantly meeting with the appreciation of the government.
 The angels of mercy on the battle fronts and the noble women who are holding the fort here at home, making these ministrations possible through the Red Cross chapters. are as necessary as any soldier in the trenches
 The value of service to the men in the cantonmentS was stressed by President Wilson when he said: tThe spirit with which our boys leave America and their efficiency on the battle fronts of Europe, will be vitally affected by the character or the environment surrounding our mil itary training camps" With the women of the nation rests the responsibility of tmpartdng this spirit, the spirit that makes men eager to go over the top for Americas freedom. Acts of thoughtful ness will carry spirit to our men, will let them realize that we are fighting in our hearts. that we truly appreciate their patriotism, that we stand ready to face any issue, to make any sacrifice for our soldier boys who arc so bravely meeting the supreme test in offering their lives to win security for America and freedom for the world.
 Work is the greatest boon to aching heartA- One dear woman who has given three sons and is working with a smile. wnAn questioned about her bravery, re piled; "Oh, yes. anxiety almost unbear- able ofttimes looms up in the quiet hours of the night but never during the day. light hours, because I keep so busy working for my country I do not have time to think. Oh, how can women sit idly by, with never response to the constant calls for service?''
 MrA Robert E. Craighiu is one of the bravo women of the nation who has given her all, her husband and two sons, and given with smile. Her husband, "Colonel Bob." as the folks back home in Lynchburg. Va, called him, Is one of the most beloved officers in the Blue and Gray division. He is the lieutenant colonel of the l16th regiment. and has just returned from a three months stay with the field officers school in Fort Sam Houston. Texas. One son. Lieuten- ant Craighill is in service at Camp Lee, Petersburg, Va, and the other son is attending the Virginia Military institute, Lexington. Va. preparing to join the ranlA
 Both Colonel and Mrs. Craighill were prominent and active in Lynchburg. Mrs. Craighill was president of the Fort Hill club, one of the popular women's organi- sations, which has done much for the uplift of the community. She was also loyaa to Che Lynchburg Red Cross chap teg. Much of her time was given to a l ret ruom and hut established at the LUpchburg stAtioh by the Red Crnss to ! aofvo kho aoldteF1 whenever soldier5 pass