Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08

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making two bandages. triangular in
shape. from each square. Narrow
hem for raw edges.
zone dozen in each package.)
abdominal 6andaees or Binders
Material-Heavy bleached or unbleache1
muslin.
Directions for MakinR-Cut muslin one
and three-fourths yards long, fold
lengthwise sew edges together. maxi
ing a binder double Zone and three
fourths yards long by one-half yard
wide when finished)
Zone dozen in each package.)
T 6andase
Material-Heavy unbleached muslin.
tPattern sent upon reQuest)
Zone dozen in each package.)
Hct-Water Bag Covers
Size of Cover-l2 inches by 16 inches
finished with draw-string at top.
Material-Out;ng or canton flannel.
Zone dozen in each PACKAGE
Bandases
Sizes inches wide, : yards long.
Observation-Disclosures should be wound
tightly on a bandage-roller and fas-
tened with a stitch.
Zone dozen in each package. tied frmly)
CBandage-rollers can be purchased from
any dealer in surgical supplies. Small
rollers can usually be purchased for about
s.50)
52s. HOSPITAL GARMENTS
Pajamas
SiZe-11.
Naturalization oxford (domestic).
Bingham. seersucker, or outing flannel.
Garments made of outing fame! are
not used in English hospitals.)
Nishtshrts
She'll
Material-Plain or twiled white muslin,
unbleached muslin or outing flannel.
Surgical Shirts
Size-l7.
Material-Plain or twilled white muslin,
or unbleached muslin.
convaleseent Gowns or eathrobes
Size-17.
Matefial-Warm cotton bathrobe cloth
Shoulder Wraps
Size-Two yards long. one yard wide, or
less, according to width Of material.
aterial-Bathrobe cloth or outing
flannel.
Hatterns for above garments will be
supplied by the Red Cross upon request,
without charge)
Socks
Size-Length Of foot (about II inches.)
Material-WOolen yarn-gray, brown,
black. or dark blue.
Bed Socks
Size and Color-Same as socks.
MIL VI tIocEeleu Vi WOoieI yarn, VI
made from pieces of warm material
left from other garments.
directions and patterns for socks and
bed socks will be supplied by the Red
Cross upon request. without charge.)
Small Red Cross emblems for marking
garments will be supplied upon request.
without cost. but should be used only on
the following:
PaiamaS. surgical shirts shoulder wra pS,
niShtshirts, bathrobes.
Ward Ctippor& HMulAa0
No patterns are supplied by the Red
Cross. as slippers may be purchased at A
reasonable price or similar ones made Of
heavy material.
Doctors and Nurses Operating Gowns
Two sizes.
Ma terial-Bleached or twilled muslin.
(Patterns for the above garments will
be supplied by the Red Cross upon re-
quest, without charge.)
524. HOSPITAL SUPPLIES
Sheets
Size-54 inches by 90 inches two-inch
hem at top and one-inch hem at bot
Material-Tfeavy bleached or unbleached
muslin.
zone dozen in each package.)
Pillow Gases
Size-a4 inches long q inches wide, fin
ished
IJTtctlO1lS-lSe 9S-lUCn nedNy DledCHeu
muslin. cut S6 inches long, make two
inch hem.
zone dozen in each package)
Towels
Size-Medium.
Material-Preferab bly, linen buck.
zone dozen i'll each package.)
Turkish Bath Towels
Size-Medium.
Zone dozen in each package.)
Wash Clothes
SiZe-10 inches square
Material-Knit or crocheted from cotton
yarn. or made from old Turkish tow
cling, heavy towels. or counterpares.
cone dozen in each package.)
Handkerchiefs
SZe-1S inches square.
Material-Linen or cotton.
Substitutes for Handkerchief
Size-IS inches square
Material-Oid linen or muslin, hemmed
or unhemmed.
Zone dozen in each package.)
Table Napkins
SiZe-14 inches square.
Material-Old table linen or napkins,
hemmed.
zone dozen in each package.)
Tray Covers
Size-15 inches by 90 inches.
Material-Old table linen, hemmed.
zone dozen III 6dCn pACkaSe.)
Articles made from linen may be used
in an emergency for surgical DRESSINGS.
Tne material should, therefore, be freshly
laundered and boiled
52s. EQUIPMENT FOR ONE PA
TENT
The following supplies are suggested
for those who desire to contribute an
equipment for one patient:
Sheets Observation-Disclosures.
Pillow cases ..................
PaJamaS neutrality-suspicious.. SUITS
Surgical shirts ...............
Convalescent gown ......... !
Socks OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. pairs
Bed socks .................... 2pairs
Bath towels ..................
Face towels ..................
Wash cloths ................
Slippers ........."............. pair
Make according to Red Cross specifica-
tons Pack in one parcel and mark
Equipment for One Patient"
The approximate cost of material for
each equipment is $500.
526. COMFORT BAGS
Bags should be made of washable ma
'teral and may contain any or all Of the
following articles, size Of bag according
to contents
Black sewing cotton. number 30.
White sewing cotton. number go
Black darning cotton.
Needles, number 5.