Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-30

Mrs. John H Gibben.
POI South 18th Street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Baltimore Chapter: Maryland, VII
! ginia, North Carolina and South car
DINA. Address:
Miss Elizabeth Clark.
1925 Belvidere Terrace, Baltimore
Md.
Cleveland Chapter: Michigan, ONO
West Virginia. Kentucky and Ten
nessee. Address:
Mrs. Adelaide Mckee,
2525 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Ohio.
Chicago Chapter: Indiana. Wisconsin,
Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa and Arkan-
sas. Address:
Mrs. Philip S. Doane.
81 E. Madison Street, Chicago, Ill.
San Francisco Chapter: washington
Oregon, Nevada, California and Ar
iona. Address:
Mrs. Thurlow McMullin,
22Q0 California Street, San Fran
cisco. Calf.
Red Cross emblems are to be used
only on the following garments:
Pajamas Shoulder wraps
I1OSPltdl Deu S1llEtS Ddth AoUSo
See patterns for location of emblems
Emblems required for base hospital
equipment. approximately $500.
Emblems should not be sewed upon
garments or fancy articles for SALE
Distributing centers may charge for
patterns, etc, the following prices;
Emblems s4.oO per 1000
Patterns 10 each
Sample boxes 100 each
This circular does not supplement the
one issued for European Relief. but is
| intended only for those who wish to
prepare dressings and hospital sup
plies for use in our own country. Fol-
specifications for European surgical
supplies see A r C 1879, or A r C 165
| which is the revised edition.
1t is suggested that small groups OF
| circles of volunteer workers be formed
and that each group be made respons-
| ible for the preparation of one class OF
! supplies.
n. BIT is very important that all
supplies conform to the same standard
Therefore. to avoid loss Of time and
material. it is earnestly requested that
the directions regarding quantities
preparation and packing be followed
exactly.
PACKING AND MARKING BOXES
With view to simplicity and econ
omy the standard packing boxes, each
| to contain a definite allowance as form
erly called for, are no longer required
but boxes already so packed will be ac-
ceptable. Each box should hereafter
be filled with articles Of one kind or a,
least of the same class. e. g., surgical
DRESSINGS, hospital linen, patients
! clothing. 1t is recommended that cases
be strongly made of wood not less than
SIS inch thick, carefully selected, to in
sure safe transportation. Boxes should
| be of medium size (about SX2X2 feet
lined with waterproof paper. Inquire
Of stationers for information, News
papers should not be used. Each box
should be plainly marked with paint
! on top: ~. S. Military Relief" A
complete list of contents should also be
painted on the front and a duplicate
| typewriter list should be placed in
side the cover. Name and address OF
| shipper should also be marked on each
box. On each end should appear Red
Cross IL inches in width and height
with the words American Red Cross
about it in a circle
| Stencils and outfit for marking will
! be supplied at a cost Of $3.50 upon APP
| plcation to Red Cross Headquarters
| Washington, D. c.
ALLOWANCE OF ITEMS
! The number after each article in
| dicates the minimum allowance there
Of required for an Army Base Hospital
! of 500 beds (one-half this amount would
| be needed for Navy Base Hospital
of $50 beds. In the absence of definite
/ instructions to the contrary, these pro-
! portions should be used as a genera
! guide in planning work.
! SURGICAL DRESSINGS
Class "a"
Gauze Bandages
T; Size inches wide, 10 yards long ca
dozen).
dozen).
dozen.
gauze. fully bleached and absorbent
uniformly woven. dry and soft finish
not less than 43x3S mesh.
! w + IL Is recommended mat SauZe
bardaGeS be purchased ready made
unless experience is desired in roll
ing them. There is no economy, how
ever, in making bandages from the
raw material.
(One-half dozen Of same size in each
package, tied frmly)
Covers of muslin not required)
| Gauze Congresses or Pads
Sizc-9 inches square, thicknesses
COS dozen).
Size-4 inches square. is thicknesses
1912 dozen)
Material-white absorbent gauze, grade
"a (mesh 20 Is threads to the inch. }
NOTE:-3A gauze (mesh, 20 x 12) may
be used but "a is recommended.
CTwO dozen of same size in each pack
age.)
Gauze Rolls
Size-3 yards long. inches wide, 4
thicknesses (52 dozen).
Size-1 yard long, 4 inches wide, 4
thicknesses (26 dozen)
Material-same as for gauze pads.
cor e-half dozen of same size in each
package. tied firmly)
Gauze Wipes or Sponses
Size-4 inches square $3.50 dozen).
Size-2 inches square $50 dozen).
Approximate size.
Matcrial-same as for gauze pads.
| (Two dozen Of same size in each pack