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While enjoying a sun bath outside one of the United States 'military hospitals in England, these boys have received a visit from the Care Committee of the American Red Cross, which daily distributes flowers, "smokes," and papers to the soldiers from "the States."

"CHOW TIME" MARKS A BRIGHT SPOT IN THE DAY

Care like this is proof to the Yankee soldier that the "mobilized heart.and spirit of the American people" have been equal to every call-ready to respond to any emergency. In the American Military Hospital No. 1, at Neuilly, the members of the National Geographic Society are maintaining several wards where American boys are being restored to health and usefulness. Patriotic and sympathetic women of the Society's membership made and donated great numbers of afghans, quilts, convalescent jackets, pajamas, bath-robes, handkerchiefs, and other articles which have alleviated the suffering of our wounded.

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YOUR RED CROSS MEMBERSHIP DOLLAR AT WORK

Wherever there are American soldiers this American Red Cross canteen scene is duplicated as a direct result of your membership dollar. At these canteens opportunity for a brief rest is provided, coffee and sandwiches are tucked under belts, and pure, filtered water is to be had from the hanging bags shown in the background of the picture.

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When this picture was taken this army camion was headed for the front; now it is reversed. Many of our men are coming home, and the Red Cross workers might be bidding them "bon voyage," for these women are staying to help in the great work of the reconstruction of France, in which their organization is proving of so much value, and in the returning of millions of American troops to their native land.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS "CRACHE": A DAY NURSERY FOR WORKERS' CHILDREN

The mothers of these little French children were needed in an army camouflage factory to paint the great quantities of burlap and canvas used to conceal guns and works at the front, so the American Red Cross established this nursery. Now there is even greater need of such service and it will continue until a readjustment has taken place and Belgium and France have been restored.

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