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

when definite directions for making
garments and supplies are not given in
his circular. patterns and samples OF
material together with sample boxes OF
,lrglcal dressings accompanied by minute
i.re,tlous, and Red Cross emblems, can
70 procured upon request from the follow
Nc distributing centers:
BOSTON chapter will supply requests from
40 New England States except Con-
re.tl,ut
tdross Rcd Cross Distributing Center.
~ Newbury Street. Boston. Mass.
Nsw York Chapter: New York, Connecti-
cu' ana New Jersey.
Address Rcd cross Distributing Center,
$50 Fifth Ave, New York City.
Philadelphia chapter: Pennsylvania and
Delaware
Alirer. Rcd Cross Distributing Center.
% south 18th street. Philadelphia. Pa.
Baltimore chapter: Maryland. Virginia.
Nor'l Carolina and South Carolina.
Address Red Cross Distributing Center.
ioE Bclvidere Terrace. Baltimore. Md.
Cleveland Chapter. Michigan. Ohio. West
Virginia. Kentucky and Tennessee.
Address Rcd Cross Distributing Center.
@cj Euclid Avenue. Cleveland. Ohio.
Chicago chapter: Indiana, Wisconsin,
Illinois Minnesota. Iowa and Arkansas.
Address ltcd Cross Distributing Center.
e. = Madison Street, Chicago, I'LL
Colorado chapter. Colorado. Utah. Idaho
and Wyoming.
Address Red Cross distributing Center,
isl1 wood Ave. Colorado Springs, Col.
San Francisco Chapter; Washington, ore
Epn, Nevada. California and Arizona.
hldress Red Cross Distributing Center,
90 California St. San = francisco. Cal
Red Cross emblems are to be used only
o1 the following garments; Pajamas'
hospital bed shirts, shoulder wraps, bath
robes
SEQ Patterns for location OF emblems
Distributing centers may charge Tor
patterns etc. the following prices
Enhlems Observation-Disclosures. 400 per loVV
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sample boxes .............. lWe
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS
u is very important that all supplies
'onform 10 the same standard. therefore,
20 avoid loss OF time and material II IS
earnestly requested that the directions re-
rsrdirg quantities. preparation and pack
no he followed exactly.
Playlug cards and tobacco cannot be
'en, 90 France. not even In comfort bags.
nor can the American relief clearing
house, Paris accept shipments Of alcohol
PACKING AND MARKING BOXES
with view to simplicity and economy
10 standard packing boxes, each to con-
an definite allowance as formerly
A'ed for, nre no longer required. pu'
'oNes already so packed will be accep-
ahle Each box should hereafter be mica
WIN articles of one kind or at least OF
ne same class, e. r.. surgical dressings
hospital linen, patients clothing. 1t Is
commended that cases be strongly made
4" wood not less than - inch thick care
'aiy selected. 20 insure safe transporta-
"on. hoxes should be of medium size
about 3x2x2 feeO. lined with waterproof
pSper Inquire OF stationers for informa-
ION Newspapers should not be useo'
zach box should be plainly marked with
RANT, on top RED Cross Supply SER
Vice A complete list OF contents should
Aso he painted on the front and dupii-
ate typewritten list should be placed
inside the cover Name and address OF
Upper should also he marked on each
D'N On each end should appear fed
ross ~ inches In width and height with
~" words American Red Cross about
IN circle.
stencils and OUTFIT for marking will be
supplied at cos. OF s25o upon applica-
~ n.
invton. n. G.
SURGICAL DRESSINGS
class "a"
'suse eandaess
s'He-2 inehes wide, 10 yards long.
siae-s inches wide, 10 yards long.
slIe-i inches wide. 10 yards long.