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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY
RELIEF
Bureau Of Supplies
SURGICAL DRESSINGS, HOS
PITAL GARMENTS AND
SUPPLIES
FOR
u. S. MILITARY RELIEF

A r c 1876 (This supersedes A r c
115, copies of which should be de-
stroyed) End Ed, Jan. 1, 1917.
49, In General-The National Red
Cross has been designated by Congress
and the Proclamation of the President
of the United States of August %, 1911,
as the agency which must make prep
arations in time of peace to assist the
medical departments of the Army and
Navy in war.
are now being organized under special
instructions from the Surgeons General
of the Army and Navy, land the public
is earnestly requested totassist not only
preparation of the necessary supplies.
especially those which can be made by
volunteer workers.
The Red Cross is anxious to have
available a sufficient quantity of nom
perishable goods to met the first over
whelming demands should our country
clared. even if the. money is available
the markets, factories and other sources
Of supply are so much upset that great
WaSs happened that. when the needs Of
war arise, the means of meeting them
are not available and vast amount of
suffering is caused which could be pre-
vented by such provision as is now pro-
posed.
stations for the storage of these sup
plies will later be established by the
country. In tie meantime il is suggest
ed that local arrangements be made for
storage and that the Red Cross be kept
informed Of the place, together with the
number and contents of boxes available
When definite directions for making
garments and supplies are not given.
patterns and samples will be supplies
upon request, without charge.
Small Red Cross emblems for mark
ing garments will be supplied upon re-
quest without cost. but should be used
only on the following:
Pajamas
Hospital bed shirts
Shoulder wraps
Bathrobes
This circular does not replace those
already issued for European Relief, but
IS intended only for those who wish to
prepare dressings and hospital supplies
for use in our own country.
1t is suggested that small groups or
circles of volunteer workers be formed
and that each group be made responsible
for the preparation Of one class of sup
plies For instance. Group A" might
be responsible for the supplies needed
for BOX No. ~. III
n Bit is very important that all
supplies conform 10 the same standard.
Therefore. to avoid loss Of time and ma
terial. it is earnestly requested that the
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Mestcott for the use Of floor at SIC 18th
street, during the summer. and large
room at 1923 II Street, which is still occu-
piea by portion of our office force.
me work at Red Cross Headquarters
mas been rendered much easier since tie
districting of the country for the distribu-
tlon OF sample boxes of surgical supplies
ny the Director General Of Military Re-
!ie1 The Boston Chapter has been made
the distributing center for sample boxes
TOT all the New England states. exclusive
OF connecticut; the New York Chapter
for the states of New York. New Jersey.
ana Connecticut; the Chicago Chapter for
me States Of Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois.
Minnesota, Iowa. and Arkansas; the San
francisco Chapter for the states Of Wash
ington, Oregon, Nevada, California, and
Arizona.
454. Volunteer Worksrs-At the time
of the mobilization of the Army on the Mexi
can Border during the summer of 1915, there
was such an enormous increase in the cor
man OF the National Committee on Red Cross
Nursing Service, that it was found impossible
in the ohice force, Believing in the desirable:
ity Of utilizing volunteer workers for Red
Cross Service. we. asked for the assistance of
various groups of women who had had our
course of instruction in Elementary Hygiene
and Home Care of the Sick, and others inter.
ested in Red Cross work
Among the first to volunteer were Miss Joan
Ohis and Mrs. Callan OLaughlin, who came
to us when the pressure of work was greatest.
and helped us to conduct mailing bureau
lars were sent out. Both Miss Oils and Mrs.
O'Laughlin came to the office daily through the
greater cate Part of M the summer u p., wo,.
GRILL Of Lanham, Maryland, came regularly
for several months. giving to the Red Cross
an entire day each week. They were of the
details of Office work acquiring high degree
70 {, tims b. Mrs 'i VIZ e Wss. e MRS sol Edgar
and lice alG Of ham
Maryland: the Misses Stewart, of Washington.
d. c.. and Miss Eugene j. Cuthbert, of Chevy
Mrs. Robert Weeks devoted practically tie
entire summer to Red Cross work in the Office
Of the Chairman of the National Committee on
Red Cross Nursing Service, coming as regu-
larry as any other member of the Office staff,
The Misses Mahan. Haas. Lloyd, Hardy,
Harry and other enrolled Red Cross Nurses
Minng@rode devoted her afternoons to Red
Cross work. taking her special task the
sending ont Of appointment cards and badges
ass. Moneys Notwithstanding the
past year there has been received by the Chair
man of the National Committee on Red cross
ted to the Finance Department the sum OF
s12,Oj3.5l.
This amount has been made up of contribu-
friends enrolled Red Cross Nurses, aud
Nursing Organizations. sale of textbooks on
Elementary Hy giene and Homo Care of the
.ecured through enrolled Red Cross Nurses.
Sals of textbooks $4,416 81
Glass fees dietetics IS so
Contributions. sale of uniforms,
and miscellaneous receipts 1909 -
Metnb 'rShn subscriptions 1913 90
Patron members a
S 11't 'lha''S members il
Annual members 1oS
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A. r. c. No. 121, Revised.
March IS. 1917.
ALB. THE LIFE SAVING
CORPS

The annual death toll in the waters
seven thousand lives. including suicides.
Most of the drownings occur during the
summer bathing and boating season. a
preventable, and every effort should be
made to reduce this percentage in the
future.
BY a little timely. instruction people
and with training very efficient ones.
The best way to learn to carry
drowning person in the water is 10 prac-
ing.
To further this work and TO develop
a knowledge of life saving the pIaytime
ness or pleasure takes them on or near
the water should be utilized. This u
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AR c 1876 (This supersedes A r c
115, copies Of which should be de-
stroyed) End Ed, Jan. 1, 1912.
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ilct- NGtGi Oh ICt-DdS covers
Make according to Red Cross specii-
cations Wrap each equipment in one
rarcel and mark. Equipment for One
Patient"
TIE approximate cost of material for
each equipment is from s14.OO to $1,000.
Box NO. 3
4S5. WRAP each package in new
muslin or freshly Numbered unchanged
old muslin or linen, pnning securely.
State clearly on each package the con-
DoCToRs' AND NURSES oPERAT-
ING GoWES (42)
Two sizes
Observation-Disclosures or twilIed muslin.
GOne-half dozen in package equal
o 6aaasaslSz "a CAP GAPS St a4a}
ornnAr1ua t1 as1M X $rsh rs ssSSass
cEEnATIN ias SHEETS F. Gss s
Matcrial-Bleached( or unbleached
muslin.
Dlrections--Cne-in hem at ends
se TOWELS Il ss'e CABS gsskase'
Materiai-Cotton or linen, medium
size.
orn ass s2sss L as soss ron PA
TylNTs (42)
flannel.
zo9 Hsaa.1 a'e 81 Ic z:1s "covEzs
SiZe-l3 inches by ID inches Finish
with draw-string at top
Material-Canton or outing flannel
tOne-half dozen in each PACKAGE
BOX No. 4
ace. 51USLxN BANDAGES
Size--S inches wide by yards long
size-4 inches wide by yards long
Material--Heavy unbleached muslin.
Directions Bandages should be
wound tightly on a bandage-roiler. fas..
economy it is recommended that muslin
one yard wide be used as follows: Re-
move sewage edges and rip cloth into
strips of equal width, y strips for 3
Bandages will be slightly narrower than
standard but near enough for practical
purposes.
(One-half dozen in each package. tied
frmly.)
(Bandage-roIlers can be purchased
from any dealer in surgical supplies:
CT nRoIa Il ;'I zAnDAazs
Size-3 inches wide, yards long g
Size inches wide, yards long e
dozen).
Observation-Disclosures sample sent upon
Directions-wind by hand and fasten
with small pin.
(One-half dozen in each, package. tied
r n1%ls' YAxDAeEs
Sizes inches wide. yards long g
doZen).
Size-4 inches wide. yards long g
dozen).
ing flannel.
Directions-May be wound tightly by
hand or on bandage-roller. fastened with
a small pin.
(One-half dozen in each package. tied
HEAD BAMDAoEs-ToU1-T Is
dosen)
Observation-Disclosures weight unbleached
muslin. Sample supplied upon request.
Zone dozen in each IRckage.)
BAMDA0ES e dozen)
Material-Medium weight unbleached
muslin Pattern sent upon request.
Directons-Fold neatly and fasten
with two safety pins.
zone dozen in each package.l
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ago. Endowment Fund

46o. Endowment Fund
Endowment Fund - The Board Of
Trustees of the Endowment Fund of the
American Red Cross have the custody
and management of all endowment
funds. Their accounts are kept sepa-
rately by a Secretary and Treasurer
elected by the Trustees.
During the II months ending Novem-
Der so, 1916. the amount of interest coll
lected by the Endowment Fund and
passed to the credit of the General Fund
was sS3.2s2.67. as shown in the fore
going accounts.
The total assets of the Endowment
Fund. including cash and securities.
was reported as of November so, 1915,
at S1,054.l6457.
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Material--Heayy bleached or un-
bleached muslin.
Directions for making-Cut muslin
one yard square. fold on the bias and
cut, making two bandages triangular in
shape from each square: narrow hem for
raw edges. Fold neatly and fasten with
two safety pins.
Zone dozen in each package.)
ABDOMINAL BANDA0EO On BIND
ER8 (3'dosen)
Material-medium weight unbleached
muslin.
Directions for Making-Cut muslin
one and one-half yards long. fold
lengthwise sew edges together. making
the binder double, one and one-half
yards long by one-half yard wide wh-n
finished Fold neatly and fasten with
six safety pins.
D.. fOps Sozep in nacl.aceN
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OF
URER
Hon. John Shelton Williams

To the President aud Members Of the Ameri-
can Red Gross:
1t is customary to submit at the Annual
Meeting of the American Red Cross, which is
held each year early in the month of Decem-
her. a preliminary report showing all receip
and disbursements for the Il calendar months
to December l. The full report giving all OF
the financial operations of the Red Cross for
the entire year is, in accordance with the law.
submitted 10 Congress each year through the
Secretary OF War after the close OF the calen'
das year, after all accounts shall have been
audited under the direction of the War De
partnent in accordance with the Charter Of
the SUc!ety.
therefore now submit the following sum
mary Of receipts and disbursements for the ii
months ending November 80. 1915:
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The society.
| h,rctore now submit the following sum
mary Of receipts and disbursements for the II
months ending November 80, 1915:
Tie tctsl cash receipts for this
period Of all funds i'll the
general account including re-
funds. we're s1,544245 a.
THIS IS al increase compared
with the corresponding period
of la6t year d 'S6,OSl %
The fatal cash disbursements for
these 1 months We're 1,3o2,o99 40
An llr"6ase as compared with
the s2me Ii months in 1913
The excess Of receipts over dis
burseIlCnts for the | months
va, 1872, 145 OF
As compared with an excess of
disbursements over receipts
for The corresponding period
last wear "f 1OS,iS3 80
Cash balance on hand January
l. 1915. was acj,ooS Oh
January /. 1915. Of $1,000 90
The balance on hand November
30. 1916. including $29l,399
of funds RENTED Special
Agents abroad. whose reports
OF appropriations have not
vet come to hand, was 7I6,O15 81
November 80. 1915. of 221 900 81
Of the sl,544.245.4a received during the
rast ] months, the principal portion, s45a,-
500 s6 or 80 per cent, was for the European
War Relief Fund, 1851, ss,7e., o, IS per
cent NdS iUI inc icPdi utiN, iuHu
10 provide for equipment for Base Hospital
Units The receipts from the several new
Special Subscription Funds created during
the year. including those for the Relief of
German Prisoners in Russia, the Polish War
Relief Fund, the Turkish, Armenian. syrian,
Lithuanian. and Jewish European War Re
lief Funds aggregated S3l a2s1 Is. 20 per
cent The receipts for the General Fund. in
Guiding Membership Dues. Christmas Seals.
First Aid Nursing Supplies, etc, amounted
to $364219.T9. "a per cent. Snec'al
ceipts from the Endowment Fund, including
life and patron membership dues. etc, age
gated S104.303.41. or per cent Smaller
miscellaneous funds account for the remain
ing per cent of receipts.
The balance on hand January |, 1915. plus
the total receipts to November 80, 1916, ag-
Cregates S2,12s,1l5.07. Deducting the dis
bursements made during the IL months. of
1882. 09o .46. we have balance of SITS
Ol5.6l: of which S4s4, 1851 is to the credit
of the Treasurer of the American Red Gross
in the Commercial National Bank of Wash.
ington, D. c., and 1921, 800, balance. is
charged 20 the fiscal officers including Special
Agents of the Society and other representatives
in foreign countries, whose reports giving full
details Of disbursements have not yet been
received. but it is believed that these balances
committed to the fiscal officers and Special
Agents have been largely if not entirely ex-
pended
The sources Of the Soeiety's general in
come of s1.544 24543. received during the 1 l
months period ending November 80, 1915,
have hnnn TOLL
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Total

The nast year has been of great activity
rnd il has been necessary to make an unusual
demand upon the reenlar office staff. ! cannot
close this report without expressing arprecia7
tior of the splendid response to the demands
and the helpful spirit of cooperation which
has prevailed To Miss Anna Reeves.
member OF the Army Nurse Corps assigned
10 the Red Cross by the Surgeon General of
the Army belongs much Of the credit for the
work accomplished during the past year
d5S REEOET OF THE TREAS
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e OF BOXES HeQUTtU Ut
Base HOSPITAL Unit.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY
RELIEF
Bureau of Medical Services
First Aid Division
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Bonds and Stocks
Balance, January l, 1916. soo9,296.SS
RECEIPTS
There were no additions to
this account.
DISBURSEMENTS
There were no Withdrawals
from this account.
Balance, November so, 1915. 929,296.3S
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following directions regarding quanti-
ties. preparation. and packing be fol-
lowed exactly
For further information address "Bu-
reau of Supplies. Red Cross Headquar
tiers, Washington, D. c."
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE ON
EXECUTION.

By virtue of an Execution issued
out of Justice Court. within and for
Stark County, North Dakota, before
Walter Sterland, Justice Of the Peace
upon a Judgment rendered and docket
ed in the said Court on the 10th
day of May, 1917, in action wherein
Charles L.. Marshall is Plaintiff, and
Edward E. liner is Defendant, in
favor of said Plaintiff, and against
said Defendant for the sum of Two
Hundred Thirty-one and 35-1OO
($231.35) Dollars, which execution
was directed and delivered to me, as
Sheriff in and for said Stark County. I
have levied upon all the right, title
and interest of the said Defendant,
Edward E. liner, in and to the fol-
lowing described personal property,
to-wit: One Billiard Table, Four Pool
Tables, 65 Billiard Cues, One Gum
Case, One Cigar Case, One Tobacco
Case, 442-5c pkgs. Smoking Tobacco,
18-10c pkgs. Smoking Tobacco, 48 Tins
Smoking Tobacco, 6 Billiard Balls, Z
Cans Sailed Nuts, 30 pounds Sailed
Nuts, One National Cash Register and
Stand, One Match Machine, One Ice
Box, % Chairs, One Counter, One
Century Bottle Cooler, rs Bottles
Malt, 8 Cue Racks, One Clock, One
Gum Machine, One Weight Machine,
2 Clothes Racks, Is Boxes Cigars.
Notice is hereby given, that I, the
undersigned as Sheriff as aforesaid,
will sell the above described personal
property to the Highest bidder for
cash at public auction at the front
door of. the Court House, in the City
of Dickinson, Stark County, North Da.
kota, on Tuesday, the 18th day Of
June, 1917, at 2 o'clock in the P. M,
of that day, to satisfy said execution
together with the interests and costs
Dated at Dickinson, Stark Co., N.
Oak, this 31st day Of May, A. D: 1917.
T. N. HARTUNG,
Sheriff Stark Co., N. D.
Casey & Burgeson, ,.
Attorneys for Plaintiff. g..
=. (Pub. June p.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
MRS. RUMBLE, POPULAR
DICKINSON WOMAN, WEBS
NEW ENGLAND MINISTER

A quiet wedding, with only the i'm
mediate families Of both the bride and
bridegroom to witness the ceremony,
was solemnized in the living room of
the Rumble home on Second Avenue
West, last Thursday when Mrs. Rae
Rumble became the bride of the Rev.
A. E. Prior Of New England. The
Rev. J. G. Duling officiatcd. and fol-
lowing the ceremony the bridal party
sat down to a wcll-appointed wedding
super.
Mrs. Prior needs no introduction
in Dickinson and vicinity, where she
has myriads of staunch friends, who
hold her in high regard and esteem.
Since coming here from Toronto, Can
ada, a score of years ago, she has re-
sided part of the time on a ranch
near Midway, which she still owns and
oversees, but Dickinson was her home
for the most part, and she has gained
the love and respect of all who enjoy
her acquaintance. ~.
The Rev. Mr.. Prior also halls from
the same part of Canada as his bride.
Since last August he has held the
passionate of the Congregational
church at New England.
MI. and Mrs. Prior and family will
reside on the ranch in the summer.
and will be at home to their many
friends at New England after Sep
TENDER LIST.
On Monday evening the Rev Mr.
Prior and his bride of a week were
rendered a pleasant reception by the
New England people: Congratula'
tions for the ministerial bridegroom
and cordial welcome for the bride
were showered upon the newlyweds
A fine program had been arranged ant
refreshments served by the Ladies
Aid of the church. Mrs. Wiley of thi
city was given a place on the program
with words of farewell to the bride
Other Dickinson friends who wer'
present were Roy Peck and his moth
er, Mrs. A. I. Peck, Mrs. H. L. Dick
inson, Misses Agnes Dickson ant
Jean Black.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
SEWER and WATER
EXTENSION PLANNED

Routine business occupied a large
portion of the session Of the Dickin-
son city council Monday afternoon.
Reports were submitted and ap-
proved. Bonds of Noggle Bros, Da-
kota Ignite Mines Co., and c.. l..
Hager were approved. Bid Of Walton
& Davis Co., for shingling the water
works building was accepted. A
resolution was adopted, ordering con-
struction of a number of sidewalks in
different portions of the city and ex-
tension Of curb and gutter improve
ment was decided IN.
A special meeting was called for
Monday, June II, at 2 p. M, when
the question of bonding the city for
sewer and Waterman extensions will
be considered. Roy Butler presided at
the meeting, in the absence of Mayor
Alfred White.
Ray Graf, motorcycle officer, was
appointed to serve another month, at
least, in an effort to discourage speed
ers. The position was placed on a
salary basis, and he was allowed pay
ment for his work during May.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09

be shown the exact location where the
treasure was buried by those who took
part in the famous Sully Springs
train robbery several years ago.
Mcdora is also making big prepara-
tons to give the members of the
fourth estate a royal welcome when
they arrive there.
Killder citizens have been endeav-
oring recently to gain promise of the
local committee that the press boys
will be brought to that city, plan be-
ing to take them on a trip to the
Killdeer mountains and give them a
view of the proposed national park.
However, it is not believed that it will
be possible to arrange the Killdeer
trip, though it would be an enjoyable
jaunt and some beautiful scenery
would reward those who made the trip.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
ALL IN READINESS FOR
GATHERING OF SCRIBES
OF NORTH DAKOTA HERE

Members of the committee in charge
of arrangements for the meeting of
the state Press Association, to be held
here June 1928, report that plans are
practically perfected for the two-day
session here.
In addition to preparations made
here for entertainment, Fryburg
boosters announce that they are ali
ready to give the scribes a big time
when they arrive in that hustling
little bailiwick. Commercial Club
there is in charge of arrangements,
and among the attractions will be a
visit to beautiful Cedar canyon, north
of the town. The visitors will also
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
A TWICE TOLD TALE.
One of Interest to Our Readers.

OHC VI A1AtCACot W OuA 1SCduC1Ss
Good news bears repeating, and
when it is confirmed after a long
lapse Of time, even if we hesitated to
believe it at first hearing, we feel
secure in accepting it's truth now.
The following experience Of a Dickin-
son woman is confirmed after two
years.
Mrs. F. M. Dubois, 302 Fifth Ave.
E., Dickinson, says: "a few years
ago, while living in London, Ems gland,
I used several boxes of Doan's Kid
ney Pills and was cured of a dull pain
in my back and frequent headaches,
dizzy spells, a languid feeling and
other distressing symptoms Of Kidney
complaint"
OVER TWO YEARS LATER, Mrs.
Dubois said: II have had no need Of
a kidney remedy since Doan's Kidney
Pills cured me some time ago."
Price SOC, ct all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Dubois has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster-Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
Enhaut, Pa
weak inwardly.

/ will have to die as there is no help for
me- She got me one of your little
books and my husband said I should try
one bottle. I stopped the doctors
medicine and took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. It soon made g
change in me and now I am strong and
do all my work. Mrs. AUGUSTUS
BAUGHMAN, Box Sc, Enhaut, Pa.
Why will women continue to suffer
day in and day out and drag out sickly,
half-hearted existence, missing three
fourths of the joy of living, when they
can find health in Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound?
II you would like free confidential adj
vice address Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co, Lynn, Mass.