Life, 1918-03-21 · page 38 of 56
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This page documents Life magazine's charity campaign to aid French children orphaned or displaced by World War I. The editorial "A Word for the Mothers" acknowledges donations to the relief fund, emphasizing that aid helps not just the children materially, but also provides psychological relief to their mothers by reducing anxiety and despair. The accompanying photograph shows "Jean Bothuan, Baby 2196, and his sisters"—one of the specific beneficiary children whose case donors could follow. The extensive acknowledgment lists show donors from across America (Portland, Chicago, San Francisco, etc.) contributing amounts ranging from a few dollars to substantial sums. The campaign raised $182,320.63 total, with $1,031,689.95 francs remitted to France. This reflects post-WWI American philanthropic response to European humanitarian crisis, personalizing aid through individual "baby sponsorship" that connected American donors directly to named French children in need.
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478 A Word for the Mothers HE readers of Lire, in their generous giving, doubtless had in mind only the little chil- dren in whose behalf the appeal is made. The children, of course, need the help, and profit by it, even if they are too young to know whence it comes or what would be their fate without it. The blessing of this aid goes largely to the brave mothers of the children, not in the material sense, but in the lessening of their anxiety and in the encour- agement it gives them to keep up the fight against their adversity and their grief. Many of the contributors to the fund come to knowledge of what this means to the mothers when they receive the letters of thanks which, with few exceptions, these excellent women have been prompt to write and send to their benefac- tors through this office. It is our regret that we havc not the space to print these letters. In their number and in their sincerity they form a mighty monument to American goodness. Lire has received, in all, $182,320.63, from which we have remitted to France 1,031,689.95 francs. We gratefully acknowledge from Mr. and Mrs. C. HOS ee: General and Mrs. Baby No. Side Sewing Ch MICHELINE NOUAILLE Baby 2289 D. Alexander, Grey “Schooi, Babies Nos. 2416 and 241 Hibernia. Fia., for Baby No. Crandall, Marietta, Ohio, for Baby No. in Fire’ Fighters” Fund, collected thr man’s Herald, New York City, for Baby No. pees! 39 Elizabeth, Bill, June and Mary Palmer, Toronto, Canada, f Baby No.’ 24 73 Mrs. Hamilton Murray, San Francisco, Cal., for Baby 2: 73 “Mrs. J. CRY San Francisco, Cai. for Baby N H. R. Everding, Portland, Ore., for Babies Nos. 24 Clara, Frances’and Lucie McCormick, Matabambre, Pro. de ‘inar del Rio, Cuba, for Baby } 0. 73 F. W. Stevens, Jamestown, N.Y., for Baby No. 2431. 33 Army and Navy Clob of the Eniployees of ilareis Trast and Rank, Chicago, Ill., for Baby No. 2432 73 Dunn, Elwood City, Pa., for Baby No. 2433... 73 . Oakes, Washington, D. C., for Baby No. 2334 23 ng ladies of the Ladie aby No. 2435..... 2. Waco, Texas. for’ Baby ’s 33 Conable, Hubbard Woods, f 73 ries 7 Mrs. J .'for Raby DF Eliza i. Scott, Norwood, Ohio. on account of Baby No. 3410 ia Mrs. W. F, Reynolds, Bellefonte, Pa., on account of Baby Pupils and teachers of MeKiniey School, Phoenix, “Ari ; , account of Baby No. 199 esneiees 10 Lila C. Hedges and Margaret ©. ‘Underwodd, Haverstra N.'Y., om account of Baby No, 1873...sseesseescees 6 “LIFE? JEAN BOTHUAN, BABY 2196, AND His SISTEKS fartin, San. Det. on account of 2322. igurdson, Valley City, Winifred Morris, Swarthmore, Pa.. on account of Baby Xo 1738. . 3 Pupils of ‘the Ethical Cu 11zth Amer, Tr. : D., on account of Baby account of Baby No. 6 Nelson K. Crane. Co. account of Baby No, 10 Mr, and Mrs. A. Keeney Cia of Babies Nos. 1751 and 1 me Mrs. Ralph X.” Maxson, Lexington, Ky., on account of Baby No. 2428 “An American,” ‘alley’ City. 9 of Baby New’ Vork City, cn account of Baby No! 328) 18 rdon, 3d. and Lewis Henderson Gordon, Fly . renewal of subscription for Baby No. 119.... 73 BABY NUMBER 2402 Already acknowledged ........ Bessie L. Page, Davenport, Towa... 22.1.0... sc s+. Elizabeth, Bill, ‘June and Mary Palmer, Toronto, Cana Mt. Algor Club’ of Miles, Iowa. acsepeaine eeaioe 73 BABY NUMBER 2415 Commercial Law Class of Harlem Evening High School for Women, New York City... é superetersecses $36.50 Monmouth Chapter, D. A, R., Red Bi 12 “Mrs. J. C.R..""San Francisco, Cal 8.50 A sewing club of Trenton, N. J., through Mary A. Boynt $73 BABY NUMRER 2424 J.C. R.." San Francisco, Cal... 0... eeeeee rece $18.50 “E.R. W. and H.W Wellesley, Mass... woes 6 The Youngsters." Charleston, S, C. ae 3 Amy L. Farnsworth, Lehi, Utah... 7 Mt. Algor Club of Miles, Towa. 5.08 $39.58 The {und also acknowledges the contribution by the Carey Show Print, New York City, of various jobs of printing. comicbooks.