The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-04-03
TO AID STARVING
GERMAN CHILDREN
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cruel and Colonel Leach stated that
in most instances this was the only
actual food they received, but that
the meal was finished off by the chill
dren being given a teaspoonful of
Cod Liver oil each.
The stole heroism with which the
youngsters accepted their hardships
would touch the heart of anyone, and
when one considers that they are alb
solutely blameless in the matter and
cannot change the conditions them
selves, it seems only humane for the
United Statesc to raise enough money
to take care of what children have
not already been taken care of by
other agencies. The Quakers admin
lister to the needs Of these mothers
and children. The Quakers defray
their own expenses so that every cent
that is contributed goes to the re-
lief of the starving women and chill
dren and none of it is diverted for
any other purpose.
America fought against Germany
in the World War but the American
soldiers nor the people of this coun-
try were neither fighting nor work
ing against the German people, but
against the German military machine
and the militaristic powers in Ger
many. The war is over and as far
as the American people are concerned
there is no enmity against the Ger
man people as a people. A great
many contributions received for the
relief of German children are being
received from American Legion posts,
and General Henry T. Allen, former
ly in command of the American army
of occupation on the Rhine, is chair
man of the National Committee which
is attempting to raise ten million dol
lars to be used to save as many lives
Of German children as is possible be-
fore the next harvest. zen. Allen
has gathered about him as many of
his former army comrades who helped
to beat the German military machine
as he has been able to muster, and
the magnificent spirit that is being
shown by the officers and former sol
diers to alleviate the suffering of
the children is truly remarkable.
Mr.. Leach explained that SOC in
American money would feed child
for one month and $500 would feed
a child until next harvest. He said
he was working in this drive to raise
funds for the starving children be-
cause, after seeing the actual con-
ditions, he believed it his duty to do
everything possible to relieve the suf-
fering and death.
Mayor VIM. Parker had introduced
Col. Leach, and following the latter's
talk Mr.. Parker presented DR.. ]. A.
Dubois, who went right after the sub
ject in his usual way and got to the
point of his story at once.
The Doctor said that he believed
that everyone who knew of the con:
ditions among the women and chill
dren of Germany, would feel it their
duty to contribute something, no mat
ter how small the amount. He said
he believed Sank Centre had had too
many "drives' of various kinds and
suggested that the raising of this
money for the relief of the German
youngsters should be handled in Sank
Centre in different way. The plan
that the Doctor suggested and that
was adopted, was as follows:
All Cnree DankS IN 0duk SeHCTe VIII
receive contributions, to be turned
over to the proper committee. These
contributions should be brought in
between now and next Tuesday even
ing april 8th). No one will be
bothered with personal solicitation,
but everyone in this community is
asked to consider this matter and then
give what they can to help the cause
along, and it is believed that Sank
Centre will not have to resort to a
"drive" by personal solicitation, but
be able to ego over the top" by rails
ing it's full share of this relief money
by voluntary contribution.
Paul Ahles, of st. Cloud, is chair
man Of the committe for Stearns
county. The local committee is: Mrs.
H. S. Halverson, chairman; w. M.
Parker; J. B. Schoenhoff Rev. Julius
Stein; w. a. Moore, and II. A. Falk.
Anyone desiring further information
on this subject is requested to inquire
of any Of the members of the COM
mittee.
Let's put Sank Centre tower the
top" with voluntary contributions.