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it is made unalmoet entirelyeol volunteer work-
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men-accustomed to large affairs. who are in almost
all wallowing their services without pay.
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and by voluntary contributions. ~
It is today bringing relief to suffering humanity.
both military and clVilgrmveveny war torn allied
country. , -
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it (eerie and clothes entire populations in'times
or great calamity. ‘ '
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and thus helping to win the war.
Congress authorized it.
President Wilsongheadevit. _
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