General Conference Bulletin, vol. 1

THE DESTITUTE IN THE WEST

A FEW moments were given to Elders Nelson, of South Dakota, and W. B. White, of Nebraska, on Sunday and Monday evenings, in which to speak of the temporal condition of many people in their States, including many of our own brethren. And an opportunity was given for donations of clothing and money for their relief. Many of these have been deterred from obtaining supplies from public relief committees by various circumstances. One of these reasons was that those who did so must apply as paupers and go on record as such. Very naturally many hesitate to do this; and we, as brethren, certainly do not wish to compel them to do so. GCB February 6, 1895, page 18.1

May we not be permitted to express the hope that our relief committees, located at 1505 E St., Lincoln, Neb., James Skinner, agent; and at Vilas, S. Dak., E. O. Burgess, agent, will be remembered by those who feel to pity those in distress. Food supplies can be bought there cheaper than they can be shipped. Hence, clothing and money are especially acceptable. GCB February 6, 1895, page 18.2