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for some to become adjusted to the change, especially when young
children and babies entered into the picture. Schedules were up-
set, both in diet and rest, with the result that children were
tired and cross, and this naturally reacted upon the dispositions
of the mothers. However, as soon as the first hardships were
passed, there was the settling down process, and most of the women
took a happier outlook on life. There were numerous centers where
the women had such good personal care and food that when a change
was suggested to smaller quarters they refused to move. There
were many grateful expressions and letters of appreciation towards
the Red Cross, Army officials, and volunteers who were of great
help during this emergency. These completely blotted out what
little natural and excusable grumbling there was at the beginning.
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