The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-01-04

lies are far from towns and even far
from neighbors. These are the
things we must now think about dur.
ing these winter months when the
roads may be blocked and communica-
ton difficult. The universally of the
| epidemic makes it Impossible at times
to secure the services Of physicians.
A very heavy responsibility, therefore,
rests upon our country districts to
take every preliminary precaution
possible.
Help One Another.
This condition makes it necessary
for each neighborhood and each com
munity to largely rely upon them
selves. AS a matter Of safety, they
must feel their responsibility to each
other-neighbor to neighbOr and COM
munity to community-thati is, to help
one another in every possible way for
outside help in many instances can
not De obtained.
What can our county chapters do
to help in this situation, you ask.
You can, through your chapter organ
izations, see that there is no suffer
ing and are not deaths in your county
from neglect. Your chapter has juris-
diction over the entire county. You
have it organized into branches Most
chapters have accurately defined the
territory covered by ono of your
branches. If you have not thus fully
divided your county you should do 1t
without delay so that no resident OF
your county. during this epidemic, will
be outside Of the watchful supervision
of the Red Cross. You should know
at all times, just what the epidemic
situation is in your county. Your
executive committee has power. to APP |
point other chapter committees, or
specia committees If those you have
now cannot promptly and efficiently
attend to the duties you place upon
them. You have power to require
your branches to select special COM
lnitteeS to carry out your directions.
You may name committees to cover
territory not being cared for by
branch officers The branch commit
tees. or those named by you. should
keep in touch with every family in
their district. by personal visits If
necessary, and as often as necessary
report to you. Physicians should be
called whenever possible, and their
directions should be followed. You will
always cooperate with them, and with
boards OF health and other relief agen-
:ies.
ForeWarn Families.
Experience has demonstrated that
with proper care and treatment, the
malady is ordinarily not dangerous,
but it is dangerous when proper care
IS not used and when the advice Of
physicians and health officers is dis.
regarded. A large part Of the fatali'
les which have resulted are due to
his cause. 1t is, therefore, essential
hat each family shall be forewarned
md instructed in the matter Of care
md treatment and what to do. All
agree as to few simple things which
ire vital at this time and applicable
10 everybody. You should keep in as
good physical condition as possible.
Avoid over-eXertion and exhaustion.
When you first feel sick, even with
nothing but an apparent cold, don't
rely upon your reserve strength to
overcome it. Just quit and go to bed
and rest. Secure a physician when
ever possible. Find out what your
trouble is. follow. his directions scrup-
llously, stay in bed until completely
and add a few days to be
sure. Then be careful for some time
afterward to avoid a relapse To make
his possible members of families and
must help one another and
'elieve one another. This is vital
There are many families who do not
speak or read English. They must be
instructed in their own language, and
De made to understand. They, most
If all, need your advice and help,
The plan of supervision which is
Urged upon you does not involve all