Summary

American National Red Cross The American National Red Cross Bulletin…

It was considered advisable to have all members of the corporation affiliated with the branch societies in the States where they reside, in order that they might have a local as well as a general interest in Red Cross work, and that State organizations could take immediate charge of any work in their States, under the authority of the central committee, which committee would take control in case the work assumed proportions beyond the resources of the State branch.
Source: Gutenberg

American National Red Cross The American National Red Cross Bulletin…

It is the object of the American National Red Cross, under its new charter, and under supervision of the National Government, to demonstrate the existence of humanitarian as well as commercial interests in the people of the United States, and the Central Committee appeals to them not only to use their personal influence to enlarge the membership of the branches already formed, but to assist the Committee in organizing branches in States and Territories where none now exist.
Source: Gutenberg

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