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December 8, 1921
The Yale Expositor
Yale, Saint Clair County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Elizabeth L. Parker discusses the importance of child health for national strength, referencing post-WWI army findings. She highlights Michigan Tuberculosis Association's child welfare programs, funded by Christmas Seals, including crusades, lunches, inspections, clinics, and camps across counties to promote health habits.
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ELIZABETH L. PARKER
Executive Secretary, Michigan Tuberculosis Association.
Since time began it has been realized that if the young of animal and vegetable life were not given proper surroundings and care they would not grow into strong adults, and we would not have the perfect animal and the perfect plant which are both so valuable in the markets of the world. It is comparatively recently that we have applied this knowledge to our most valued national asset, the children.
Much work has been done by leading research workers to determine the factors most necessary to make our children 100 per cent in health. They are found within the reach of almost every one, namely, fresh air, proper food, rest.
Nearly every community now has a child welfare organization of some sort. People are beginning to realize that children do not just "grow" as Topsy did, but that there is a right and wrong way to bring them to healthy maturity. In order that America may keep her place among the nations of the world our citizens must be stalwart in mind and body.
We have not yet recovered from the shock we experienced when the army inspection found one-third of our young men physically unfit. This fact gave a great impetus to child welfare work.
What part has the Christmas Seal sale played in this fight for "Better Babies" and young people? The following child welfare work has been carried on under the direction of local tuberculosis societies and committees:
CRUSADE in 23 counties; MILK LUNCH in 14 counties; HOT LUNCH in 7 counties. SCHOOL INSPECTION in 28 counties; LOCAL CLINICS in 17 counties; SUMMER CAMPS in 4 counties. Michigan has over 800,000 school children; about 200,000 have been enrolled in the Modern Health Crusade. This work has been almost entirely financed by Seal sale money.
The demand for all lines of health work is growing and this should encourage us to go on until every child in the state is reached. If the children are instructed in health habits early the battle for National good health is half won. But we must have money for this work, therefore
BUY
CHRISTMAS
SEALS
AND SAVE
HUMAN
LIVES
fund.
Executive Secretary, Michigan Tuberculosis Association.
Since time began it has been realized that if the young of animal and vegetable life were not given proper surroundings and care they would not grow into strong adults, and we would not have the perfect animal and the perfect plant which are both so valuable in the markets of the world. It is comparatively recently that we have applied this knowledge to our most valued national asset, the children.
Much work has been done by leading research workers to determine the factors most necessary to make our children 100 per cent in health. They are found within the reach of almost every one, namely, fresh air, proper food, rest.
Nearly every community now has a child welfare organization of some sort. People are beginning to realize that children do not just "grow" as Topsy did, but that there is a right and wrong way to bring them to healthy maturity. In order that America may keep her place among the nations of the world our citizens must be stalwart in mind and body.
We have not yet recovered from the shock we experienced when the army inspection found one-third of our young men physically unfit. This fact gave a great impetus to child welfare work.
What part has the Christmas Seal sale played in this fight for "Better Babies" and young people? The following child welfare work has been carried on under the direction of local tuberculosis societies and committees:
CRUSADE in 23 counties; MILK LUNCH in 14 counties; HOT LUNCH in 7 counties. SCHOOL INSPECTION in 28 counties; LOCAL CLINICS in 17 counties; SUMMER CAMPS in 4 counties. Michigan has over 800,000 school children; about 200,000 have been enrolled in the Modern Health Crusade. This work has been almost entirely financed by Seal sale money.
The demand for all lines of health work is growing and this should encourage us to go on until every child in the state is reached. If the children are instructed in health habits early the battle for National good health is half won. But we must have money for this work, therefore
BUY
CHRISTMAS
SEALS
AND SAVE
HUMAN
LIVES
fund.
What sub-type of article is it?
Public Health Advocacy
Child Welfare Campaign
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Recovery
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Child Welfare
Tuberculosis Association
Christmas Seals
Health Crusade
Michigan Counties
Better Babies
What entities or persons were involved?
Elizabeth L. Parker
Where did it happen?
Michigan
Story Details
Key Persons
Elizabeth L. Parker
Location
Michigan
Story Details
Advocacy for child health emphasizing fresh air, food, and rest; post-army inspection shock spurred welfare work funded by Christmas Seals, supporting crusades, lunches, inspections, clinics, and camps in Michigan counties to enroll children in health programs.