THE RED CROSS IN PEACE
But happily wars do not last all the time.
Some day we hope wars will be done away with, but we cannot expect wars to cease while kings and their friends make the laws for the people.
When the people make their own laws, wars will cease because the people know best what is good for all.
What golden deeds then does Red Cross do in times of peace?
Always, in times of war or in times of peace, the work of the Red Cross is helping people who are suffering.
How do people suffer in times of peace?
Perhaps from disease. In many cities Red Cross nurses go about from home to home taking care of sick people, showing mothers how to take care of babies, and helping in every way they can.
Perhaps floods or fires come, bringing suffering. The Red Cross is the first to send out help to the sufferers.