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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-22
WEDDINGS.

A pretty wedding Was solsmnizsd at
Holy Name church Wednesday morning
Rev. Douenberg. when Miss Mary
johnson of Decatur, ILL.,, became the
bride Of Henry C. Gomach of Kewee-
nav Bay. Miss Alice Gomach. a sister
of the groom. and Henry Seard, Of
Lake Linden, were the attendants.
A wedding breakfast was served at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Gomach of Keweenaw Bay, the groom's
parents, a reception being rendered the
newlyweds in the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gomach will reside at
Keweenaw Bay.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-22
Presented with Watch.

Wednesday evening committee OF
the employees of Charles Hebard &
Sons. Inc, Of Pequamirg. waited on
Fred w. Hebard, who resigned his
position as general manager, which
will take effect January LIST, and pre-
scented him with beautiful gold watch.
The watch is a gift Of the men Of the
town and more than pleased Mr..
Hebard, who thanked the donaters.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-22

John, only SON Of Mr.. and Mrs. Owen
Thomas Of Baltic, died at Detroit
Thursday morning. He has been at
Detroit the past three months working
at the Paige auto factory, and Is well
remembered here through his residence
in L'Anse.
The funeral, it is expected will be
held in L'Anse. Mrs. Thomas returned
from Baltic Thursday night with Henry
Johnston, Mrs. Hannah Johnston and
Sam Johnston.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-22
Bible Study Glass Elects.

Alta meeting held last week. the
3itly Study Glass of the M. +. church
slscted the following officers:
President, Mrs. Bickford.
Treasurer, Lena ToIlsfson.
Secretary, Ada Johnston.
Organist, Anna Westberg.
Teacher. Rev. Edward Bickford.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-22
Aged Lady Passes.

Mrs. Chilean, II years of age and q
pioneer resident Of Keweenaw Bay.
died last Saturday, after briefilness.
The funeral was held Monday morning
from the Holy Name church at ASSN
ms. Rev. Douenberg officiating, inter-
ment being in the family lot in the
Assinins cemetery.
The deceased is survived by son,
Joseph, and daughter. Josephine.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-22
We work together.
We save together.

We share the. profits together.
We have an army of about $4,000
u,embers-w who today are sharing Co
operative benefits.
Resolve, therefore, this Xmas morn,
that some member of your family will
Join the HOME OF THRIFT-and
participate with US in the enjoyment of
a saving account.
Detroit e. Northern Michigan
Building G. Loan & Association,
Hancock, Michigan.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-22
Club Being Organized.

A ten-pinnet bowling club is being
organized by G. A. Kent, proprietor Of
the L'Anse alleys. All interested in
this sport wishing to join are requested
to see him and sign the list.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-22
chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

This is not only one of the best and
most efficient medicine for coughs.
colds and Group. but is also pleasant
and safe to take, which IS important
when medicine must be given to
children. Many mothers have given it
their unqualified endorsement. -adver-
tisement.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-22
How to Prevent Group.

In a child that is subject to attacks
of Group, the first indication Of the dis
ease is hoarseness. Give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy Ms soon as the
child becomes hoarse and the attack
may be warded of and all danger and
anxiety avoided. - advertisement.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-22
For Sale.

For sale cheap. one buggy in first
class condition.
Elmer E. Westrom,
10-20-f Skanee, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08
239. A few suggested problems
which may be practiced by
members of First Aid
teams before the
contest
e4o. One-Man Events-1

$40: one-Man Events 4 man has
in coupling car: no bleeding. Treat.
2. All the toes of the left foot
crushed by kicking over the draw-head
in coupling cars; no squirting bleeding.
Treat and carry 20 feet by shoulder
8. Right thumb cut off at first joint
by car door: squirting bleeding. Treat.
4. A man with hot cinder in the eye.
5. Treat severe burn Of the back of
the left arm received" from copper pipe
24l. Two-Man Events. A fireman
overcome by heat. Render first aid and
explain the things done:
2. A man sitting on brake wheel falls
off, striking on his head has pale face,
weak pulse. UNCONSCIOUS, Tell what is
the matter with him and treat; carry on
improvised stretcher 25 feet.
bridge. has cut on the forehead, face
normal color, slow breathing and pulse.
s Explain his possible injury and render
1. man struck by switch engine.
knocked down and left arm run over
inches below the shoulder and cut off.
Treat and carry % feet on improvised
242. Fu1l-team Events; Switch
ing on a hump and has received a COM
low the knee with severe bleeding: in
cised wound on back of head, squirting
blood, with great shock. Treat case
and place on regulation stretcher and
carry so feet.
2. derailed engine turns over. The
fireman sustains burns of arms, front of
chest, and back. Treat.
3, Fireman struck by live wire while
engine is moving slowly to water tank.
He is Knocked off. suffering from cleo
trio shock; also burned on the forehead.
Perform artificial respiration for one
minute.
4. Engine failure in long tunnel.
Engineer and fireman overcome by gas.
Rescue carry 20 feet and perform arti-
fetal respiration.
5. Man caught between engine house
door and engine: left arm fractured
above the elbow; three ribs broken on the
right side. Treat and make temporary
stretcher, using slice" bars, cross-bars
or pipe and overall jackets. and carry
patient so feet.
8. A passenger falls off the rear plat
form of RAPIDLY moving train Has
back broken Treat and make broken
back splint out of Stats of the baggage
car door; place on stretcher and carry
so feet. "a
I. A section man run over. suffering
compound fracture of right thigh. Bone
protruding. Wound not bleeding. Treat.
make temporary stretcher out of line
bars or pinch bars and overall Jackets.
Carry so feet
8 A shopman using electric welding
machine Is shocked and has severe
fash burn Of the whole face Perform
artificial respiration and treat the burn.
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Department of Military Relief
Bureau OF
RED CROSS SUPPLY SER.
VICE
A r c 1874 April 5, 1917

1f1' General description OF Service-s
When the naval and military forces OF
the United States are modified for war,
there Will be spontaneous desire on ne
part of individuals. and organizations OF
every character, throughout the whole
country. to contribute money and sup.
plies for the comfort and relief of men
IN the service. the sick and wounded de.
pendent families OF enlisted men, ano
destitute non-combatants
such well-intended effort, without
definite coordination, may quickly result
In great confusion and waste OF effort
ana material and money. both in pro-
duction and distribution
1t Is essential that misdirected effort
and waste shall be minimized and that
at the same time. the army and navy
snail be guaranteed that ali needed ma
terial, expected from civilian organize
tons, shall be sufficiently supplied IN
me right quantities and OF the right
kind In the right place at the right time
Ihe corporate purposes Of the organl-
zation impose the strictest Obligation
upon the American Red Cross 70 supply
promptly and adequately all things
needed from civilian sources for ire
health and comfort OF those engaged IN
the military and naval service Of our
country As the efficient means FOR me
dlscharge OF this obligation Red Cross
supply Service" has been organized q
an integral part Of the Department o.
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Department of Military Relief
Bureau Of Medical Service
First Aid Division
23S. RULES FOR FIRST AID
CONTESTS HELD AMONG
RAILROAD EN-
PLOYEES
A r c 1872 April 1, 1917

I. A team will be composed OF five
men INCLUDING eaptanb he any en sm
Of q contesting team; provided he is not
q physician or trained nurse
3. The captain will select the patient
and. designate the member or members
Of the team to perform the event.
8. A captain will control his team in
their neld work and stretcher drill, but
only when the full team is engaged.
The captain or other members must not
prompt the person or persons perform
Ing the event unless he or they are ac-
tually participating in that event. .,,
| T. The captain may himself contest
n q one-man or two-man event.
5. At the conclusion of any event
and announce his team number, The
team will remain at It's post until re-
llsved by It's Judge.
8. Teams must bring their own nrst
splints. blankets. etc. and shall not be
allowed TO leave the vicinity Of the
patient In order to obtain material.
7. Triangular bandage shall be the
standard used in the contest. but roller
bandages may be used. and equal credit
will be given for their proper use.
the aeid for each event requiring their
use. but not before the event COM
Ne prsetiei9g will be "a allowed y, t on
''i ie' The teams shall be numbered
con6ocuttvely, beginning AT NO L. ana
they must occupy the positions assigned
to them on the field
II. One-man and two-man events by
members Of team cannot be con-
sidered In awarding prizes to full teams.
FOR this purpose teams must compete
in 3 full-team events, upon their work
III which they will be rated.
IL. Judges will perform their work
progressively. II there is sufficient
H jSass team IN VS. No: in event No, ].
JudEe No. I will Judge team No. in
want No 2, etc. Where II is necessary
to have each Judge scrutinize two or
more teams at time. the same pro-
osduYe will be followed as far as
practicable. Judges will then progress
In each event to the team or teams of
next higher. numerical designation re-
they have progressed through all Of the
othsra. There shall be a chief Judge
Who win be in charge and who will &C.
iccf the judges. He will convene his
SsCociafec not later than the morning Of
the contest for conference, at which
time events will be selected Tor the con-
M from the list which has been
nrNvioueiy furnished each team by the
SsSocisfion under whose auspices the
evontS are being held. At this CONFER.
enoo the Judges will decide upon what
they viii accept rs proper treatment Tor
each event, the time to be allowed ZOE
eo6h event and the time to be allowed
60SWo0n each event for the removal OF
6TS0olngo ana other necessary detens'
. tAek there VIII b. complies unaer ,,
ecn1aAa IL the Gala Their decision re-
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Department of Military Relief
RED CROSS SANITARY
- TRAINING DE-
TACHMENTS
A. r. c. 1856 Dec. 2, 1916

2A3. Organization-Santa Training
Detachments are organized primarily for
the purpose of instructing men so that
they may be able TO serve efficiently In
the Sanitary Service of the Army and
Navy. After receiving such training it is
hoped that should the country become in
volved in war they will enlist individually
In one of those services. Being already
partially instructed there will be great
saving Of time as they will be able to un-
dertake those important duties without
much additional training. individuals
who join Red Cross Sanitary Training
Detachments will be required to enroll In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08
ELEMENTARY H Y GLEN e
AND HOME CARE OF THE
SICK, HOME DIETETICS,
PREPARATION OF SURGI.
CAL DRESSINGS

ass. In 0snsxal-The American Ma
tional Red Cross, . great humane and
patriotic institution. has. by special act
aid TO the land and naval forces in time
OF war The Bureau Of Nursing Ser
vice has under its direction the orgaui.
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l. Not doing the most important
thing first NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 6
2. Failure of captain to command
3. siowness in work and lack of
f. Failure to entirely cover the
wound or being unable to give
location of injury .........
s. Ineffective artificial respiration 10
6. Splnt improperly padded or
applied. -. -. .....: ..... 6
Z. Tight. loose. or improperly ap-
piled bandage. -, .;....
8. Insecure or granny knot. 4
9. Unclean first aid material. 49,. 3
10. Failure to have on hand suf-
ficient and proper material to
complete dressing... ... 3
II. Lack of neatneSs. ......... 2
~. Awkward handling Of patient
10. Assistance lent by patient. 3
IA. Tourniquet improperly applied Z
Is. Failure to stop bleeding. ..... 8
Is. Not treating shock. ....... 5
IT. Failure to be aseptic ....... Z
IS. Improper treatment ........ IL
10. Failure to temporarily control
hemorrhage previous to appli-
eating of tourniquet ......... z
20. Anything not in above list
which deserves a penalty in
opinion Of the judge. ..... 2
100
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garding the time allowed for events and
for removal of dressings should pe
communicated to team captains by the
officials Of the meet before each event
begins ...,.n. !, +r.inea IN first
ability by participating in one of the
one-man or two-man events in order to
be awarded prize with his team II
full-team events. If not trained in first
aid he may be awarded souvenir medal
such as other unframed patients are
given.
scrutinize the work done in each event
and may call on the captain or member
who applied the dressing to explain his
Is. An event embraces a problem
which may call for the treatment OF one
or more injuries and the handling OF
l6 The events for the contest will not
be announced until the teams are on the
field and in their positions, each event
being announced just prior to its per-
II. Each judge will mark the team
number, event and discounts for eacn
team, sign his name and deliver It to
the chief judge after each event. who, IN
turn, will deliver them to the recorders
to be checked. Suitable record cards for
the use of the judges shall he printed in
advance and turned over to the chairman
of the judges the day before the con-
test.
IS. The recorders will add the dis
counts and mark the points made by
each team in each event. The total
points made in full-team events tsee
rule ID will be- divided by the number
of such events and the quotlent VIII pc
the average for each team for the whole
contest.
49, The points made in events per-
formed to decide tie shall not be m
Guided in the total points made IN the
whole contest.
20. Teams which make the highest
average and a tie score in events for
which honors or prizes are offered shall
precede all other teams having less
score in the original events.
II. All ties shall be decided by draw.
ing lots or, il time permits, special
event will be contested to determine the
% Time viii not be an element I'M
less the tenn or men performing ing exceed 3rsat
ment promptly. All events will COM
mence and be finished at the sounding
Of a gong or other au sit,,s signal, the
municated to all team captains before
the events commence. One gong should
sound two minutes before an event is to
an event. and three gongs should sound
to mark the end of the time allotted to
an event
%. All proposed exceptions to these
rules must be made to the committee on
rules not later than 10 days prior to the
day of the contest. The decision of the
committee will be final.
"a. Prizes will be listed by the COM
mittee on awards.
%. Donors of prizes will be required
to advise the committee on awards the
manner in which their prizes shall be
awarded based upon these rules.
26. r. r. edition of the American
Red Cross Text Book on First Aid is
hereby authorized.
81. The following discounts or pen
alties should be used by judges in deter
mining the relative merit Of teams.
Discounts
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years. They will also be requested TO
signify their willingness to enlist in the
Medical Service of the. Army or Navy IN
case Of war but will mot be required to
obligate themselves. to do so. . 80
A detachment consists of three officers,
Ga Commandant, an Assistant Command
ant, and a Quartermaster), and the fol-
lowing subordinate personnel:
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Indicates purchasable from the Army
through the Red Cross.
Note-The Act of Congress approved
March 4. 1915, authorizes the Red Cross to
purchase medical supplies and equipment
from the Army at an increase Of $3.50
over cost price.
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Bureau of Nursing Service

A. r. G. 1873 Dec. 8, 1915
Circular of Information Concerning
the Courses in
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Major. Medical Corps. U. S. Army
In charge First Aid Division
WOODROW WILSON,
President.
WIN. n. TAFT,
Chairman Central Committee.
c. S. MAGEE,
Secretary.
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zation. Of the nursing staff and certain
supplementary personnel which will be
needed for Base Hospital Units. Navy
Detachment Of Nurses, and such otner
the event Of military necessity. IT IS
also the purpose of the Bureau OF Nurss
ing Service to carry into the homes OF
the people a better knowledge Of the
underlying principles of health by
means of the courses of instruction
given under its direction.
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American National Red Cross
Chartered by Congress January 5, 1905
First Aid Certificate

has satisfactorily completed a course Of
instruction in First Aid to the Injured
given under the auspices Of The American
National Red Cross.
Issued at Washington,--191
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ass. Summary Of Cost OF Equipment
for Entire Sanitary Training Detach-
ment Consisting of-3 Officers Il Com
mandant. Asst. Commandant, Quarter
master). First Sergeant (Section Chief
Pharmacist, Section Chiefs, Me-
chanics, Carpenters, Cooks. Clerks,
40 Privates.
General Equipment ................. S3s4l7
Clothing ...............,... 1,6470o
Ordnance supplies ......,... 5557l
Quartermaster supplies ............ 1889
Medical property ............. 2s20i
MISCELLANEOUS -...... ........... 2s15
25Te on cost of articles that are
purchasaele from Army
through the Red Cross......... 4No0
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drugs. An attempt should be. made to
familiarize the students with the metric
system and use Of weights and measures
,First Aid instruction in this period
should be confined to practical work;
1t will be noted that there are only ~
half periods Of theoretical instruction MN IN
time available for drill than in courses
Nos. and 2. Whenever the weather IS
favorable as much Of the drill az posslple
should be devoted to field exercises and
as. Fourth courss-s4 Periods So
hours).
Poisons and Antidotes. ...:.. s half periods
Camp Sanitation and Hygiene
r,,.+ AZ '''''''''..'...''.''os hall half periods
Drill A'a .Is half and full periods
Instruction in Toxology (Poisons and
their antidotes) should be given by the
Pharmacist.
Camp Sanitation and Hygiene should be
made as practical as possible and be given
in connection with an annual camp.
First Aid should be limited to practicai
work only.
Drill should include frequent reviews Of
paragraphs studied in previous courses,
and field exercises and the use OF camp
equipment, as often as practicable The
following additional paragraphs OF the
drill regulations must be taken up:
l. Tent Drill, paragraphs 259 TO 2e4, In
elusive, and paragraphs 267 to Z7s, inclu-
sive.
Tent Drill Of course. can only be car
ried on when the Detachment has It's
complete equipment, which by the fourth
course should be available. Shelter tent
drill must be held frequently. In this
way the members Of the Detachment will
soon become very proficient in that part
of their work.
Q Until specific regulations governing
drill with motor ambulances have been
issued BY th& War Department, para
graphs 43S to- Al, inclusive, should be
used.
g. A horse, or horses should occa-
sionally be made available and the men
be given instruction by groups, in care OF
saddle animals. and in equitation. See
paragra phs 400 to 435 inclusive.
1t is suggested that field exercises and
a camp of about one weeks duration be
conducted annually.
The detachment should be required to
proceed by marching to the camp Site
which should be about two days march
ing distance from the home station. and
go into camp for three days, and return
by marching to point of departure
$50. Equipment-For the first course
equipment "A" must be obtained. For
the second course equipment 81 should
be added. For the third course equipment
&C. will be needed and for the fourth
course equipment I'D" By this division
time is given during each course to raise
funds to purchase the equipment that Will
be required for the next course.
However. when funds can be obtained
promptly, ii will be an advantage to have
the detachment provided with its entire
equipment as soon as the organization IS
started.
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General Equipment:
Il Red Cross flag, approx
mately, $40 $40
2 Axes, each, LOO zoo
- Pickaxes, with helves.
each .38 .76
y Shovels, long handle,
each, AS .96
- Spades, each, .43 SO
y Wal, Tent, U. s. A.,
complete, each. 2828 1928
y Pyramidal Tent, L. S.
A. complete each, 40A 4021
y Hospital Tent u S. A.,
complete. each. Sos5 s0.S5
Il Ward Tent. U. S. A.,
complete, each, 1301a 1909
= Blankets, rubber, each, 159 3.1S
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Personal Equipment OF One Man.
Clothing: .vs
/ Red Cross Uniform forestry green
ClOlH) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $1I.oo
A. r. c. Cap ........................ 300
Gray flannel shirt ........-..r..... 200
Pair leather leggins ,.....,.....-. 4.50
$500
Note.-Each member oftthe Detachment
must provide himself with one pair tan
shoes to be worn with the above uniform.
Clothing for 81 persons as above,
equals .Sl,Ofi.uo
Indicates purchasable from the Army
through the Red Cross.
asa. &C" to be Obtained Before TAX
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Instruction in personal Hygiene and
Sanitation" should b given by the Com
mandant or Assistant Commandant. Text
book, Military Hygiene and Sanitation"
by 1t. Col. F. +. Keefer, U. S. A pub
lished by VIM. Wood and Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa
Instruction in Nursing" should be
from Mason's Handbook for the Hospital
for the Hospital Corps. U. S. Navy, and
should include only such simple methods
of caring for patients in hospitals as may
be taught and demonstrated without elab-
First Aid as the Commandant considers
advisable. with the suggestion that it be
limited to practical work. Occasionally
members OF the class should be tagged
with diagnosis cards to show fictitious
wounds or injuries, and be treated by
their comrades without coaching.
During the second course of drill, pre-
vious work must be reviewed, and the
following additional paragraphs OF the
Drill Regulations for Sanitary Troops
covered:
l. improvisation of Litters, paragraphs
179 to 1873, inclusive.
2. Methods of removing wounded with
out litters, paragraphs 1874 to 1874. inclusive.
3. The Ambulance. paragraphs 1875 10
30, inclusive. This will have to be rnodi-
fed to fit the requirements OF modern
motor ambulances. While at the proper
time drill regulations to cover TINS W shs
present drill regulations can be used quite
satisfactorily. t..
1. Preparation and loading of ordinary
wagons for the transportation of wound
ed, paragraph 211.
5. Ceremonies, paragraphs 22 to 227, in
elusive.
6. Honors and salutes. paragraphs z2s
to 247, inclusive.
24s. Third Course-.4 Periods fs6
Drugs in Everyday rse'...e half periods
FtrSc AID iidtt PSA 100
Drill ......,...... - half and IL full periods
The instruction In drugs should De
given by the Pharmacist and INCLUDE
properties, action. and dosage OF common