Life, 1916-12-21 · page 22 of 36
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This page documents *Life* magazine's charitable fundraising initiative to aid French children during World War I. The main content is a donor acknowledgment list rather than satire or political cartoon. The article explains that *Life* readers have contributed money—totaling $43,142.48—designated for specific French orphans or war-affected children, identified by number (Baby No. 526, 536, etc.). Donors' names and contributions are listed, showing middle-class Americans adopting individual French children as Christmas beneficiaries. The three photographs show actual children being supported: Gabrielle Rourkeau, Albert Buisson (Baby 296), and Roland Lefevre (Baby 143). **Context for modern readers**: This reflects American humanitarian response to WWI devastation, the nascent "sponsorship" model of international aid, and how *Life*—despite its satirical reputation—also engaged in serious wartime charity work. The page demonstrates early-20th-century philanthropic practices and American concern for Allied nations' civilian populations.
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1154 Helping the Babies NUMBER of Lire’s generous readers, not content with their original contributions, have sent various sums to their French protégés as Christmas gifts. These were forwarded by Lire in’ the latest mail reaching Paris before the holiday, and should reach the beneficiaries in time to make the holiday happier through this evidence of American kind-hearted thoughtfulness. Lire has also been notified of the forwarding of other gifts through the American Clearing House, these also with their message of af- fection from America to France. The present total of contributions through Lire is $43.- 142.48, from which we have remitted to Paris 246,286.09 francs, Lire is happy to acknowledge from GABRIELLE ROURKEAU, HARY 30 I. A. Mitchell, New York City, for Baby No. s52.... $73 Mr. . Chas. C. Tyler,” Bridgeport, Coan a $53 and ssa. caves: 590 W. Hempstead, New Yor jor aby al Wack, Newar Ji, for Baby No. §56.0.2.... 73 idwards Ritchie, Cincinnati, O., for Baby No. $57... 73 Myra Upton Elnis, Montclair, N. J., for Baby No. §s8. 73 Miss Mary E. Dodsworth, Englewood, N. Ju. for Babies Nos. sso and g6o.. 146 Conant, Elizabeth, joe Susanne and Katherin + Webi Moni » for Raby No. s6t ware) Mr. and Mes. Stanly A. Easton, Kellogg, Idaho, “for Tabies Nos. 562 and 563. * 146 Lee and George Martin, Englewood, N. J, for Raby No. 565... couse Alfred Millard, McKittrick, ‘Gal ‘for “Baby No, 565.. Ethel M. Eberhard, Berkeley, Cal,, for Baby No. $66.. Mrs, Mathilde Hampe, Alameda, Cal., for Baby No, 367. J. S. F., Grass Valley, Cal, for Baby No. s68.......+ Mr and Mrs. Ro S. Kellogg, Wilmette, Ith, for Baby “Miramar” Polo Club, Tampico, Baby Mrs, Herbert Welsh, Germantown, Pa. for New Yous TATE Frencnt Teacuces’ Fox ~The I rank> lin School, Ruffalo, N. Y., collected by Amelie L. Chevreux, for Baby No. “673... B.C. and Philip B. Taber, Buffalo, N. Nos. 574 and $75. Tipton, Edwin Raby No. 57 M. L., Alameda, “Cal. . lta R, Whitaker, W heelings Ww. V: ¢ Whitaker, Wheeling, W. Va. for Baby Malcolm and Katherine Whitaker, v Mexico, for for Rabies ‘Stuart Blish, Seymour, Ind., for . for Taby Miss Mary E. No. s8t Martha I “Conn, for Baby Miss Marg iF. Johnston, Lexington, Ky. for Raby Kenneth C. M. Sills, Brunswick, Me. for Baby No. s8s- The Staff of the Los Angeles Public Library, Los An- geles, Cal, for Baby No. §83..0.s0eceseesceeeres Richard Martin Compton, Gale Woodruff Compton and Charles, Edward Compton, Chicago, ML, for Baby No. 586 .. A rs Helen Winthrop Kellogg. "New York Now 87 a Reatrice Winthrop Kellogg. 3 Elirabeth S Breckinridge Cros, ‘Thaitimore, FOR BABY NUMBER $26 Already acknowledged .... L. K. M., Dover, 0... . William A. Eggers, Cincinnati, 0. Louise Mathewson, Lincoln, Nebr. pee sseuease Allen Keith, Robin and Arabella Gilmore, Summit, NJ. GA. W., Buffalo, N.Y. sSigiauecetves Margaret “Isabel Will,” Bismarck, ND: FOR BABY NUMBER 536 New York State Teacires’ Fuxo—Washington Irving High “School, New York City, collected, by Miss Ollve A, Boyd, $26; Prof. Raymond Weeks, Co Ballard, "A Friend in’ Pots: lumbia University, collected by Prof, A. W. Teachers’ College, $10; dam, N. Y. $s . Already ‘acknowledged | from FOR BABY NUMBER 569 Ella Dohrmon, Cranford, N. J..... Margaret Isabel Will, Bismarck, NUD! in. Rolfe Robertson, Haymarket, Va. a Birminghammer, Birmingham, Ala. Winston, Feld and Dickey Childs, New York Citys.) FOR BABY NUMBER S89 Carter and Peggy,” New York City. . Winston, Teddy and Dickey Childs, New York’ City! . Those who wish to send gifts other than money ma Make two lists of the contents of the package. be enclosed in the package, Sar 37 $65.37 -$56.05 6.76 5 375 1.33 $73 $10 $6 $41.56 ay hav them delivered free of charge by observing closely the fol- lowing directions : One should the other mailed, at the time the package is sent, together with the name and address of the to the offices of AgrsoR, for whom the package, is intended v: reet, New York ‘ar Relief Clearing House,” 40 Wall The package itself should bear the n: ” The City. me and address of the child, marked care of “The Fatherless Children of France.” The ‘package should then be, sent to the warerooms of War Relief Clearing House,” City. They will forward the package without charg sure to pay all charges for delivery to the Clearin “The 133, Charlton Street, New York but be ALBERT BU BARY 206 BABY 143 ROLAND LEFEVRE, comicbooks.com