Rushden Echo, July 20th 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins

The sum of 30s., raised by Mr. Barker of 42, Oakley-road, Rushden, in aid of the Prisoners of War Fund, has been forwarded to Mr. C. L. Bradfield, the hon. Secretary. Mr. Barker raised the money by the sale of pretty models of Red Cross Ambulance Wagons, etc., made in his spare time.