Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY
RELIEF
CARE OF THE SICK AND
WOUNDED IN WAR
A. r. c. 1t6
March %, 1916


(NoTE-! am informed that this cireu;,
lar is .'out.of-date" having been supplemented
probably by A c 148. and r c supple
mentins lag; a, As it is referred to- however,
clude it for reference pnrposes-C0MPILER).
52B. In Gensral-Our nation has
never been ready at the beginning of any war
to take proper care of the sick and wounded.
What is needed for such carel
A wounded or sick soldier needs two things:
!. Safe and speedy transportation to a
pital for his reception and treat
ment
For the first we must have wellorganized
Field Columns with q suitable provision of
motor ambulances, hospital trains and hospital
ships.
For the second we must organize now in
time Of peace, Base Hosntal units in con.
nection with the great civil hospitals. ard
Thus secure professional staffs who are skill
full and accustomed to work together. We
must also equip them in every detail so
that they may be ready.
Many other things will be needed. but these
are secondary to those above named
How can you assist in such work OF pre-
parationi
b.: the contribution Of "a money of
supplies. of (3) your personal services.
5as. az 1doney-A Base Hospital is
large organization of 500 beds, which will
need all Of these in liberal quantity. The cost
Of the full equipment is $4,000 q bed. Can
you give one?
The following is the cost of items which are
convenient for don nations. Draw a circle
about the cost of any item which you are will
ing to contribute.
Field Column
One hospital corps pouch, filed 81 IS
One litter SO
Personal equipment, one man 25 90
Uniform. one man 80 90
One ambulance, with accesso-
ries 1,45o 90
Cost of Column complete,
with smbulances 1856 90
Base Hospital
An acceptable contribution 81 90
One bedstead S rs
Equipment for one patient IS 90
One bed, with pro-rata equip
ment so 90
Equipment, operating room ss5 90
Equipment for one ward 1890 90
Cost of Base Hospital, complete,
$40. Sa) supplie.-only non-perish-
able articles are wanted.
The .non.perishable supplies which it is
war or national disaster are surgical dress.
ings,,. clothing for patients operating room
and supplies. A circular describing these has
been prepared (No. lI5) and can be OBJ
tained from National Red Cross Headquar
be best PREPARED prepared BY committees or et groups Of
women working together.
Equipment
i. Buildings to be used for
Temporary Temporary supply stations and
w0rkrooms
Convalescent hospitals
2 The use Of horses, auto-trucks and
wagons for supply columns in peace
and war.
8. Automobile chassis for ambulance and
supply trucks. Owners may prom
Use to donate automobiles and other
equipment in their possession only
in NJ r. Ia
modified to meet the needs of the
Red Crosse
sSl. (3) Personal ssrvicss-Physi-
clans may apply for enrolment for Red Cross
the Committee ON Red Cross Medical Work
Of the local county medical society.
Nurses may apply for snrollmen. either to
the S local committee on Re- Cross Nursing
Men lother than physicians) may apply
for enrolment in
Chauifeurs
%, Base Hospitals, as Pharmacists,
Clerks. Cooks. Walters, stenographers, Ward
orderiies. Porters, Mechanics.
(e) Supply Service as Pharmacists, Ship
ping clerks. Packers, Chauffcurs.
Women tother than nursesl may apply for
enrolment in, Hospital Service, sinen room:
Preparing and serving special diets. Care of
patients clothing. supply room. Disinfectior
aids
"a specia! course Of instruction under the
Red Cross will be required for those women
who wish to qualify for hospital service.)
Men and women may apply for enrolment
in: General Clerical Service, ss Interpreters
Clerks.
II you desire to volunteer for service in any
of the classes named above, answer the fol.
lowing questions and return the circular, to
the Secretary of the local Red Cross Chapter.
or, it there is no local chapter. to ths Red
Cross Headquarters. Washington. D. O.
II you desire to contribute money. send
check with this circular TO the Secretary OF
the local chapter to the Secretary Of the
Red Cross Headquarters. Washington, D. c.,
with your name and address.
Name OF applicant in full ...............
Are you a member of the American. Red
Are ' Sou native born
Date Of birth ...............
Are you married, single, . widow or widow
Have you children or parents dependent upon
ca. S'u you furnish satisfactory evidence Of
ws saod !. R Rss4 o.e,,.,ion. il any
Do you speak any languages other than Eng
fish! If SO. WHAT ....................
In the event of war will you be willing to
serve
a. anywhere you are sent
tBl Within the limits Of the United States
tC) In your home town only. ........
Place initials opposite the particular service
which you offer to undertake.
lave you taken any of the Red Cress- courses
of Instruction If SO. indicate by initials
which you have taken:
Fl st Aid to the Injured ..-............