The Mankato free press., 1923-10-19
ANNUAL ROLL CALL
FOR THE RED CROSS

The Red Cross has never closed
its doors since wartime" has been
the proud boast OF public spirited
citizens of Minnesot, IA and accord
ing to Red Cross members all over
the state, ii will never close the
doors as long as there is a job to
do. With this in mind, workers
throughout the state are cooperating
to make the seventh annual roll call
the biggest success since the war.
More and more people have come
TO realize that the Red Cross pro-
gram of preparedness Is one which
every community must have. The
value OF this organization was
proved in the recent response of Red
Cross chapters all over the state and
nation to the relief Of the Japanese.
There can be no question of the
service rendered at that time as
well as in many other disasters, a
service which warrants the support
OF every patriotic citizen OF Ameri-
ca.
The whole program of the Red
Cross os one of preparedness. Prac-
tcally all OF the ninety chapters in
Minnesota are gladly and efficiently
serving the eX service men within
their boundaries. performing for
them Services which cannot be
measured in dollars and cents. No
one is better qualified to understand
and appreciate the wonderful service
of this organization than the former
service man. With untiring patience
home service workers have left no
stone unturned in order to establish
worthy claims and secure for the
disabled man the compensation,
| disqualification or vocational train
| Sng which is his just due. Loans are
being constantly made to these men
and their families as well as the
most symnathetic and scientific So
cial service of which they are In
constant need. The home service
work has increased rather than de-
creased in the past year because OF
disabilities of various kinds when
are for the first time apneartng IN
the men and can be readily traced
to war service More than sS.OOO.O0O.
was spent in this work last ynar DIV
the National Red Cross in ADDITION
to the large amounts spent Dy cnaD-
| ters. -,
public health NURSING. another dis
t;nctive service of the Red Cross.
has proved Of much value here be
cause OF the great distances ana
where in manv instances, there is
only one phvsician to the country.
Through the schools and homes. in
struction in better health: IN tne
prevention OF disease and In metn-
ods of coping with illness has
reached thousands. .
In thirty one chapters in MINES
ota the thirty one Red Cross nurs-
es with their kits, Kars ana
Kapes" may be seen busilv making
their rounds throughout the coun-
ty, at all times ready TO serve
anyone who needs help.
Thus more than 10000 visits were
made by these messengers or healtn
during the past year and nearly
1900 students were instructed IN
home hygiene and care OF the SICK.
| In addition nurses and other nealth
workers are spreading the knowl-
edge of nutrition which has taught
| teachers and parents that the ap-
plication OF common sense to the
selection OF the diet means healtni-
er. happier and brighter children.
| AS an auxiliary to the Red Cross,
YEARLY 135. 900 children in Minnesota
have been banded together into an
organization Of service known as the
Junior Red Cross. These juniors;
representing 1000 schools in all
parts of the state. have carried on
activities which almost make the'"
elders envious. Soldiers in hospitals
have had their hearts gladdened by
attractively made boves containinP
all sorts OF usful and entertaining
articles, letters. valentines, candV.
flowers and comfort kits. Needy
children have been supplted win
clothing. glasses, crutches ana
other necessities. Hosnital bills
have been paid ont Of Junior funds.
| tovs. SUNRISE boxes and other
things have been sent to childrens'
HOSPITALS and milk has been FUR
risbed to school children. The nro-
ran, is one Of service from start to
! finish. one IN which every educator
throughout the state is eager 10
coonerate. .,,
Many other services closely. affih:.
ated with the health. disaster ard
war services are being successfrllv
carried IN by the rhaDters in thls
state. These inclrde social service.
first aid, life saving aud volunteer
service. aII ~ which en 70 make un
completely rounded nrogram
which smells Service" to MINES
ota communities.