The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-11-13
CAMPAIGN STARTS SOON FOR
SOLDIERS SANiTARIUM

Austin, Tex, Nov. l2.--"GOOd
hearts for Bad Lungs" Treat Texas
Soldiers in Texas, is the slogan and
winning appeal adopted by Major
John G Townes, Jr, for the State
wide drive, Nov. 18th to 26th inclu-
sive to raise funds for the erection
of a Memorial Hospital at Carlsbad
for Texas soldiers who have been
stricken with the fearful white pla-
gue-tuberculbsis.
Citizens with good hearts are urg-
ed to respond generously to this last
call Of the war and provide com
forts for the poor boys with diseased
lungs II is a pathetic condition and
can only be remedied by liberal re-
sponse 20 the request for funds made
by the Benevolent War Risk Society
Of Texas, which Gov Hobby is pres
dent and who is asking that citizens
do their part.
All Of the school children are ask
ed 10 give something, as well as the
prosperous citizen and those who
can well afford to aid in such wor-
thy cause. Children raising over
fifty cents will be listed on Cover
nor Hobby's honor roll and thus be-
come identified in a movement that
appeals to the good hearts Of good
citizens. All civic clubs, ministers
and business men are being asked to
do their part, and none can refuse.
The federal government is offer
ing free medical treatment and all
cost Of maintenance for the tubercu-
lars il the citizens viii but provide
the hospital buildings The govern
ment has no hospitals in Texas, hence
the appeal IF il is not needed the
boys will have to go elsewhere or
stay at home and spread the malady.
What shall it be?
There can be but one answer" +"
says Major Townes. "Give to your
utmost during the drive and help it
in every way. Ask your neighbor to
do his part too"
Major John c. Townes, who was
in charge Of the Selective Draft in
Texas. has opened headquarters in
Austin as head Of the campaign by
the Benevolent War Risk Society TO
collect 100000 TO erect hospital
buildings at Carlsbad for the care Of
tubercular ex-soldiers Of the State
According to the Federal Public
Health Service. there are now more
than 1000 boys in Texas who con-
'racted tuberculosis while in the
Service. of whom rapidly growing
proportion demands immediate hospi-
tal treatment.
The week Of November 18th to
26th inclusive has been set aside for
a great drive to collect funds for the
care of these Texas boys, and Major
Townes has called upon the mem
bers Of the Local Draft Boards
throughout the State to aid in the
movement.
Every citizen is expected to give
hberallv in this, the last drive Of the
World War" said Major Townes.
THE offerings are at Thanksgiving
and as all Texans have much to be
thankful far, they should not over
look this opportunity TO aid the af-
flcted soldier boys who went forth
20 give their lives for their country.
II the buildings are not erected the
boys viii be sent 20 other states
where the climate is less desirable
than that Of Texas. or as an alterna-
tive they may elect to stay at home
and possibly spread the dread in
fection to families. their friends, and
their neighbors."
Give generously. implores Ma
jor Towncs. that our boys may re-
main at home and have porper care
and treatment Il win be our last
act of the War"