The evening world. Newspaper, December 18, 1918, Page 17

Ed GS BF x \. The American Red Cross! When we see it in print, there is ever a surge of pride in the know- ledge that it is ours, all ours. Membership in such an organization is an honor, for, what can be left for it to do? What has it not done? Do we fully realize what it has meant to the Ameri- can lad on foreign soil? ' American people, attention! The Red Cross has performed a task almost beyond its wonder- ful strength, but it is not through. It will con- tinue the many works of merey which has gained for it a name immemorial; it will con- tinue such work as no other organization has realized the fulfillment of. Without it we are lost. | All that stands for genuine Americanism is emblematic of the American Red Cross. Long may it thrive! Maurice DeYoung, President, Medford Sanitarium. Vice-President, Brooklyn Central Labor Union. Note: The Medford Tuberculosis Sanitarium for working men and women was established jointly by representatives of the Brooklyn Conference on Tubercu- losis and the Central Labor Union. From the sale of Red Cross seals, the Brooklyn Committee gives about $9,000 yearly for the maintainance of this Sanitarium. There is close co-operation between the Red Cross and Labor organizations. The value of the Red Cross, from the reports of the deeds the Red Cross have performed, both in this country and abroad, makes it the duty of every American citizen and those who are not citizens of the United States, but who are living under the protection of its laws, to join the Red Cross. The Red Cross is an organ- ization of which one should be proud to be a member. James McGuire, President, Lighter Captains Union No. 996, Int. Longshoremen’s Ass'n. The New York Newspaper Web Pressmen's Union No. 25 is 100 per cent. in sympathy with the American Red Cross, in view of the fact that it is world-wide in its scope, knowing neither race nor religion in its work of mercy, ever ready to answer a call for help. Labor considers it every man’s duty to support that beneficial institution known in every land and under every sky as “The American Red Cross”. David Simons, President, N. Y. Newspaper Web Pressmen’s Union No. 25. No organization of modern times or of an- cient history has equalled the unselfish and self- sacrificing task of that noble womanhood of the Red Cross. Nothing in my mind can ever compare with the greatest of mothers to the wounded heroes. The untiring Angels of Mercy that one can findonly among those faithfulworkers who performed their duties with the zeal of un- flinching courage, that is so befitting such a humane society as the Red Cross. William Kohn, Business Representative of Lphol- sterers’ Local 44, The Red Cross is not only an asset to human- ity, but also a relief agent to the stricken at ali times. It needs no introduction to civilization. No words of tongue or pen can express the mag- nitude of its work. E. J. McCaffery, Agent, Newspaper and Mail De- liverers’ Union of New York and Vicinity, eed THE EVENING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1918," Organized Labor endorses the mission of the Red Cross which has justified its existence since its inception.” » The Red Cross is a religion of mercy and hu- manity, exemplifying the Universal Brother- hood of Man without distinction of race or creed. To be a member at any price would be a privilege and an honor, to be a member for One Dollar is a duty. * Organized Labor will answer the Red Cross Roll Call this Christmas season, demonstrating its appreciation by a one-hundred per cent. membership. Edward J. Vols, President, New York Photo-En- gravers’ Union No. 1. The memories of all thinking people will al- ways have a most kindly remembrance for the splendid work, the “Red Cross” has done for the World Democracy soon to come, I hope. Bernard Nolan,’ President, Printing Pressmen’s Union No. 51. The Red Cross has accomplished wonderful work and will continue to do so. The workers of the New York Navy Yard will support the cause. They will gladly con- tribute and be pleased to assist the Red Cross in any way, shape or form, their services may be required, as they have done in the past. James K. Chamberlain, President, Metal Trades Council, Brooklyn Navy Yard. The Red Cross is the most humanitarian of all Humanitarian Organizations—in fact, it is the exemplification and crystallization of a Christ-like spirit for mankind's benefit. Edward O. Dixon, Secretary-Treasurer, Dist. No. 15, Int. Ass'n ot Machinists. x AThe American Red Cross has rendered and continues to render invaluable service to the people of the Allied and the liberated nations, as well as to our own people in case of great national calamities. If this splendid organiza- tion is to carry on its work to the fullest fruition, it must enroll within its membership all patri- otic and liberty-loving persons; it must be sup- ported financially by all who believe in the ideals of democracy. John Mitchell, Chairman, Industrial Commission of the State of New York. I heartily endorse the campaign of the Red Cross for membership. As a great humanitarian institution the Red Cross contributes so much towards the relief of all the distress created by our untoward social conditions, in times of peace, as in times of war, that it deserves the utmost support of every labor man. Max Zuckerman, Secretary-Treasurer, United Cloth Hat and Cap Makers of North America, I wish to say briefly, as one who has recently visited the battle-fields of France and Italy, no words of mine can do justice to the splendid work performed by the Red Cross Society in these two war-ridden countries. I hope that the Christmas Drive will meet with the success it rightfully deserves. John Golden, General President, United Textile Workers of America. We owe the Red Cross a great deal of gratitude for the noble work it is doing and relieving dis- tressed humanity, and nursing our brave and gallant soldiers. Truly, theirs is the most beautiful service of love. William J. S. MacMillan, President, Carpenter's Union No. 608. JOIN THE RED CROSS (This space paid for by a Friend of the Red Cross Ebe Mi o =O LABOR AND THE RED CROSS * IT unreservedly commend the Red Cross. In Brooklyn, Organized Labor has worked hand in hand with the Red Cross, in building and maintaining the Medford Sanitarium for work- ing men and women. As a member of the Civilian Relief Committee of the Red Cross, I can testify to the splendid war work that is being done. James P. Boyle, Ex-President of Brooklyn Central Labor Union. 4 The Red Cross nurse and the American soldier have alike helped to glorify America by their splendid achievements in Europe during the Great War. The “Soldiers of Mercy” and the “Soldiers of Democracy” hold equal place in the shrine of our hearts, and we can in honor do no less than help the Red Cross continue its very valu- able work. Patrick J. McNabb, President, New York Letter Care riers Ass'n. It gives me unqualified pleasure to voice my sentiments in regard to the Red Cross Society and the noble work it has been engaged in since its inception. I consider it one of the grandest organizations, striving, as it does, to ameliorate the sufferings of the unfortunates of the world, giving succor to all in need, and through its ministrations, making this world a better and brighter spot for all. May it continue in its great work and its every endeavor be successful. Samuel Finkelstein, President, Musical Mutual Pro- tective Union No. 310. The coming drive of the Red Cross for new members, should have the hearty support of all our people in recognition of the splendid ser- vices given by them to civilians and soldiers, before and during the war. I am sure that Organ- ized Labor will do its share on this occasion, as it has done in the past. Our Boys are deserving of the best treatment that money can purchase. I therefore ask my fellow Trades Unionists to pay one dollar to the Red Cross and become members of that great, humanitarian organ- ization. Thomas Rock, Representative of Pavers’ Union No. |. There can be no question as to the splendid work done by the Red Cross. It is a self-sacri- ficing aggregation of men and women, who have, and no doubt will continue to do their dyty, in peace, as they have in war. By Humanity, for Humanity, is the slogan best fitted for the Red Cross. Ernest Bohm, Cor. Sec., Central Federated Union of Greater New York and Vicinity. Union Labor knows the benefit of organized effort. The Red Cross is organized to relieve distress. Our soldiers and sailors and their fam- ilies, assure us that the Red Cross has “‘been on the job” from the moment the first shot was fired. We want the good work to go on. Every member of the trade union movement should get behind the drive for membership in the Red Cross, to the end—100% organization. James J. Bagley, President, Franklin Union No. 23, International Printing Press- men's Union. ALL YOU NEED IS A HEART AND A DOLLAR