Show 0 THANKING THE NR now that the american american red cross christmas christinas roll call Is nearing a successful conclusion with a strong probability that there will be no further appeal for funds for war relief let work I 1 wish to express the thanks of the american red cross as a whole and of the he officials of 1 the mountain division in particular I 1 for the willing and hearty cooperation of the newspaper men in thel the mountain division in making the warl war j work of the he american red cross and tile the several campaigns of the he red i cross so BO successful we of the divisional publicity depart department ent especially are intensely appreciative of the work done by tile the newspapers in getting before the people the appeal of the american red choss cl oss realizing that thousands ot of people have been reached thru the press who otherwise could no have had any extensive knowledge of the operations of this the greatest of all organizations that the interest aroused thru the publication of red cross matter by your newspaper and by others ahr thru u out cut the country has resulted beneficially not only to our own country but to all humanity cannot tor for a moment be doubted in future as in the past the american red cross will con continue thine caring tor for soldiers and sailors feeding the starving alleviating suffering starting anew in life the crr carlle capples lle supplying necessities nc in tho var nar devastated regions in fact it its work in all its variety ot of service to bu humanity manity will go on oil without interrupt lor the annual christmas roll call will be the financial basis tor for its future operation possibly augmented augment ei it the need arises by special appeals la in case of oc disasters ot of more than local or community extent while we realize that it will bo be impossible I 1 poss ible for us ns to reciprocate in any great degree we shall be pleased at al any ay iy efm time to respond so aar far as is Is within our power to any request tor for information and meantime will take pleasure in keeping you advised ot or any developments in red cross work and in furnishing you with any items coming to our notice which we believe might have lave news value again thanking you on behalf of the american red cross the mountain division especially for your many courtesies I 1 am very sincerely yours S N HICKS director Di department ot of publicity |