Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 224, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 September 1914 — CHRISTMAS SHIP TO PLAT SANTA CLAUS [ARTICLE]

CHRISTMAS SHIP TO PLAT SANTA CLAUS

Suggestion of Chicago Herald Moots Approval Throughout All Parts • of the Country. Realizing that the. European war would leave many fatherless children who would not be visited by Santa Claus this year, The Chicago Herald started a plan to have American ships loaded with Christmas presents for the children of the countries-engaged in the terrible conflict. The suggestion was backed by steps to make the effort far reaching and already plans are on foot in all the large cities In the oountry to give with a free hand to the unfortunate of the devastated country. - . Probably many in and near Bens 1 seiner will desire to contribute to the plan and we are informed that one little girl is now engaged in making presents for the Christmas ships. Money or toys can be sent direct to The Herald, Chicago, or, better still, a local organization can be formed to gather up the presents and the money and to send it all at one time. We believe that almost every person will want to give something to make the children of the soldiers forge their woe at Christmas time. Some one who 'has the time should start the local organization today. Remington Wheatfleld and all other towns in the county should also form organizations.