Show ORK appreciated ban francisco nov 16 1918 dear mr editors As the united war work campaign draws to a close I 1 have been asked by mr lyman L pierce western department campaign director to express to you bis appreciation of the valuable assistance your newspaper has rendered never before in the history ot athla country has a drive tor bunds been so dependent upon the newspapers tor success with the speaking program virtually eliminated because ot influenza conditions with schools in most sections closed with public gatherings forbidden the only method of getting our message to the people has been through the newspapers we feel that we owe the loyal patriotic tri otic unselfish newspapers news of the west our gratitude and thanks and in behalf of mr pierce and the members of the executive committee in the western department I 1 want to to you our deep appreciation for all you have done to make this campaign a success very sincerely youra F F runyon director of publicity united war work campaign western department |