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      Because this paper is dedicated to the German people, so must the readiness to help by the German clubs be mentioned.  Dr. C. I. Heramer, president of National German American club telegraphed the president of the state chapter of Nebraska as follows:

 March 15, Philadelphia PA.                                   Balentin I. Peter 1311 Howard Street, Omaha NE.

Heartfelt sympathy, Can the National German Club give some help?

C. I. Heramer

   The above mentioned opinion by the Omaha’s predominate commercial businessmen caused the president of the Nebraska State Chapter at first to thankfully refuse the help from the National Society. However, when the Commercial Club realized how incorrect and harmful their statement was, and they formally modified it so that any help was welcome,  the German Central Society from Omaha and surrounding areas called upon all German clubs from around the United States to contribute their part towards the help fund. This call had a pleasantly large success that was hardly expected. Even the smallest clubs from the remote parts of the United States sent substantial contributions; there were several German families in the personally affected area. Entire German families were found dead. Even with so much help that was received up till now, the main part of the work is still to be done.

Omaha Nebraska, March 28, 1913.

     The Central Association from Omaha, South Omaha and from the surrounding areas in the State of Nebraska and the German/American club had in their meeting today summed up, to turn towards the other associations in the Nebraska State Association for help for those personally affected in the Easter Sunday tornado.

     Under the first impression of the terrible catastrophe, without realizing the size of the catastrophe, they dared to believe that Omaha was capable of taking care of all the unfortunate ones by themselves, without taking any needed outside help. This attitude was understandable with regard to every community possessing pride. However after calmly considering the whole situation, they were convinced that the rejection of the outside help would be an irresponsible offense against the thousands of survivors. The business community of Omaha as well as those German named would welcome all help heartily.