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Show KEEP UP EFFORT FOR RED CROSS Work Is Not Finished, Even With Peace Near at Hand. WASH ING TO X, Nov. S. Relaxation of effort by American Red Cross chapters should not bo permitted "until peace is really here," said a message sent today by the war council to each of the 3S57 local organizations. "But even with peace," said the message, mes-sage, "let no one suppose that the work of the Red Cross is finished. Millions of American boys are , still under arms. Thousands of them are sick and wounded. Owing to the shortage in shipping, it may take a year or more Lo bring our boys home from Prance. "The cessation of war will reveal a picture of misery such as the world has never seen before, especially In many countries which cannot help themselves. The American people will expect the Red Cross to continue to act as their agent in repairing broken spirits and broken bodies. "Our spirits must now call us to show that not the roar of cannon or the blood of our own alone direct our activities, but that a great people will continue to respond re-spond greatly and freely to its obligations and opportunity to serve." President Given an Ovation. WASHINGTON, Nov. 8. President Wilson tonight attended a performance at a local theater given hy enlisted men from Camp Meigs, District of Columbia. When he appeared In his box with Mrs. Wilson he was given an ovation by the audience. |