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A R C 164 (This supersedes ARC 126)
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DEPARTMENT OF  MILITARY  RELIEF

                   BUREAU OF

    RED  CROSS  SUPPLY  SERVICE
SURGICAL DRESSINGS, HOSPITAL GARMENTS AND SUPPLIES

                              FOR

                    U. S. MILITARY RELIEF

  Base hospital units (see ARC 135) have been organized under special
instructions from the Surgeons General of the Army and Navy, and the
public is earnestly requested to assist not only in the contribution of money,
but in the 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 non-
perishable goods to meet the first demands of our Army and Navy.  When
the needs of war arise, the means of meeting them should be available to
avoid the vast amount of suffering which otherwise would result.

           STORAGE  AND SHIPMENT OF SUPPLIES

  It is suggested that each chapter should make some local arrangement for
the storage of supplies, made or collected from other groups and agencies,
until a sufficient quantity has  accumulated to warrant a shipment.  It is
desirable, when practicable, that supplies for hospital purposes should reach
Red Cross warehouses through a Red Cross chapter, as that will afford
greater certainty that they are made according to standard specifications
But when it is not convenient to send such supplies, when made by another
agency, to the nearest Red Cross chapter, they may be shipped directly, as
should be done by the  chapters themselves, to the central warehouses
provided for that purpose.
  Warehouses for the collection and storage of these supplies have already
been established by the Department of Military Relief, which has organized
for this purpose the bureau of  "Red Cross Supply Service" (ARC 154).
These warehouses and offices of the Directors in charge are: 
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                     NEW YORK  BRANCH

      Warehouses                        Offices
Red Cross Supply Service,           Otto T. Bannard,
  Bush Terminal,                    Room 342, Metropolitan Tower
    Brooklyn, N.' Y.                   New York City.

                   NORTHEASTERN BRANCH

Red Cross Supply Service,           Henry S. Dennison,
  1000 Washington Street,            1000 Washington Street,
    Boston, Mass.                     Boston Mass.

                       CHICAGO  BRANCH

Red Cross Supply Service,             A. A. Sprague, 2d,
  225 East Illinois Street,               112 West Adams Street,
    Chicago, 111.                         Chicago, 111.

                    NEW ORLEANS BRANCH

Red Cross Supply Service,           H. R. Labouisse,
  United States Mint,                505 Hennen Building,
    New Orleans, La.                   New Orleans, La.

                       DENVER BRANCH

Red Cross Supply Service,           W. G. Evans,
  1612, 15th Street,                  809 Central Savings Bank Bldg.
    Denver, Colorado.                  Denver, Colorado.

                   SAN FRANCISCO BRANCH
Red Cross Supply Service,           A. B. C. Dohrmann,
  831 Mission Street,                 502 California Street,
    San Francisco, Calif.                San Francisco, Calif.

  It is suggested  that the directors of the respective branches of  "Red
Cross Supply Service" be notified whenever shipments are made or  about
to be made.   These directors will supply the suitable form of invoices to be
used for all such shipments.
  Materials in bulk will later be placed in each of these warehouses to be
sold at cost for cash to chapters of the Red Cross.   Blank forms on  which
to make such orders will be supplied by the directors of branches of Red
Cross Supply Service.   The directors will sell only prescribed minimum
quantities.

             DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING SUPPLIES

  When definite directions for  making garments and  supplies are  not
given in this circular  patterns and samples of  material  together with
sample boxes of surgical dressings accompanied by minute directions, also
Red Cross emblems, can be procured upon request from the  following
distributing centers:

Boston Chapter will supply requests from all New England States except
  Connecticut.  Address:
      Miss Ellen T. Emerson,
            83 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass.

New York Chapter: New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.   Address:
      Mrs. Belmont Tiffany,
            411 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE
      WASHINGTON.  D.  C. 
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Philadelphia Chapter: Pennsylvania and Delaware.   Address:
      Mrs. John H. Gibbon,
             221 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Baltimore Chapter: Maryland, Virginia,  North  Carolina  and  South
  Carolina.  Address:
      Miss Elizabeth Clark,
             1025 Belvidere Terrace, Baltimore, Md.

Cleveland  Chapter: Michigan,  Ohio, West Virginia,  Kentucky  and
  Tennessee.   Address:
       Mrs. Adelaide McKee,
             2525 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.

Chicago Chapter:  Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois,  Minnesota, Iowa  and
  Arkansas.   Address:
       Mrs. Phillip S. Doane,
             67 E. Madison Street, Chicago, 111.

San  Francisco Chapter: Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California and
   Arizona.  Address:
       Mrs. Thurlow McMullin,
              2200 California Street, San Francisco, Calif.

   Red Cross emblems are to be used only on the following garments:

          Pajamas.                  Shoulder wraps.
          Hospital bed shirts.        Bath robes.

   See patterns for location of emblems.
   Emblems required for base hospital equipment, approximately 3,500.
   Emblems should not be sewed upon garments or fancy articles for sale.
   Distributing centers may charge  for patterns, etc., the following prices:

          Emblems...........................  $4.00 per 1,000
          Patterns.............................IO each
          Sample boxes.......................   1 • 00 each

   This  circular does not  supplement the one issued for European Relief,
 but is intended only for those who wish to prepare dressings and hospital
 supplies for  use in  our  own country.  For specifications for European
 surgical supplies see A R C 139, or A R C 165, which is the revised edition
   It 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

   N B__It is very important that all supplies conform to the same stand-
 ard   Therefore, to avoid loss of time and material, it is earnestly requested
 that the directions regarding quantities,  preparation and packing  be
 followed exactly.

                 PACKING AND MARKING BOXES

   With a view to simplicity and economy the standard packing boxes, each to
 contain a definite allowance as formerly called for, are no longer required but
 boxes already so packed will be acceptable. Each box should hereafter be filled
 with articles of one kind or at least of the same class, e. g., surgical dressings,
 hosoital linen, patients' clothing.   It is recommended that cases be strongly
 made of wood not less than f inch thick, carefully selected, to insure safe
 transportation.  Boxes should be  of medium size (about 3x2x2 feet), 
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lined with waterproof paper.  Inquire of stationers for information.  News-
papers should not be used.  Each box should be plainly marked with paint,
on top • " U. S. Military Relief." A complete list of contents should also be
painted on the front and a duplicate typewritten list should be placed inside
the cover  Name and address of shipper should also be marked on each box.
On each end should appear a Red Cross \\ inches in width and height, with
the words "American Red Cross" about it in a circle.
  Stencils and outfit for marking will be supplied at a cost of $2.50 upon
application to Red Cross Headquarters, Washington, D. C.

                    ALLOWANCE OF ITEMS

  The number after each article indicates the minimum allowance thereof
required for an Army Base Hospital of 500 beds (one-half this amount would
be needed for a Navy  Base Hospital  of 250 beds).  In  the absence of
definite instructions to the contrary these proportions should be used as a
general guide in planning work.

                    SURGICAL DRESSINGS

                             Class "A"

GAUZE BANDAGES
  Size—2 inches wide, 10 yards long (26 dozen).
  Size—3 inches wide, 10 yards long (104 dozen).
  Size—4 inches wide, 10 yards long (52 dozen).
  Material—to be clean white cotton gauze, fully bleached and absorbent,
    uniformly woven, dry and soft finish, not less than 43 x 38 mesh.

  Note :—It is recommended that gauze bandages be purchased ready made
    unless experience is desired in rolling them.  There is no economy,
    however, in making bandages from the raw material.
            (One-half dozen of same size in each package, tied firmly.)
            (Covers of muslin not required.)

GAUZE COMPRESSES OR PADS

  Size—9 inches square, 8 thicknesses (208 dozen).
  Size—4 inches square, 16 thicknesses (312 dozen).
  Material—white absorbent gauze, grade 2A (mesh  20 x 16 threads to the
    inch).

  Note:—3A gauze (mesh, 20 x 12) may be used but 2A is recommended.
            (Two dozen of same size in each  package.)

GAUZE ROLLS

  Size—3 yards long, 4  inches wide, 4 thicknesses  (52 dozen).
  Size—1 yard long, 4 inches wide, 4 thicknesses (26 dozen).
  Material—same as for gauze pads.
            (One-half dozen of same size in each package, tied firmly.)

GAUZE WIPES OR SPONGES

  Size—4 inches square (350 dozen).
  Size—2 inches square  (50 dozen).
   Approximate size.
  Material—same as for gauze pads.
            (Two dozen of same size in each  package.) 
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GAUZE DRAINS

  Size—2 inches wide, 2 yards long, 4 thicknesses (26 dozen).
  Size—1 inch wide, 2 yards long, 4 thicknesses (26 dozen).
  Size—% inch wide, 1 yard long, 4 thicknesses (26 dozen).
  Material—same as for gauze pads.
             (Wrap each drain separately, after which place  1 dozen of
               one size in muslin cover ready for sterilizing.)

GAUZE LAPAROTOMY PADS WITH^TAPES

  Size—12 inches square, 6 thicknesses (13 dozen).
  Size—6 inches square, 9 thicknesses (26 dozen).
  Size—4 inches wide, 16 inches long, 8 thicknesses (13 dozen).
             (Approximate size).
  Material—same as for gauze pads.
             (One-half dozen of same size in each package.)

KNITTED WIPES  OR SPONGES (substitutes for gauze  sponges)
             (30 dozen or less.)

  Directions for knitting, etc.:
  Dexter knitting cotton No. 8, three ply.
  M and K knitting cotton No. 10, three ply or equivalent.
  Knitting needles No. 5,  Amber or equivalent.
  Cast on 35 stitches.
  Knit two ribs on one side and one rib on other (over and back is one rib).
  Knit one stitch, put thread around needle, knit next stitch and repeat to
    end of row.
  Knit the knitted stitch, drop the thread around needle and repeat to end
    of  row and repeat instructions until, you have ten of the double rows
    and nine of the single  large mesh rows, and finish.
              (One dozen in each  package.)

  Note i:—Compresses,  gauze  rolls,   sponges,  laparotomy  pads and
knitted wipes should be wrapped in a cover of cotton cloth  (unbleached
preferable) or clean old undamaged cotton or linen, sufficiently large to
completely  cover  contents.   State clearly on each package  kind and
number of dressings, for example:
    American Red Cross
      ........Chapter
24 Gauze Pads, 4 Inches Square
  Rubber stamps are suggested for  marking but  are not supplied  by
National Headquarters.
  Note 2:—Owing to the fact that dressings may  be stored indefinitely
and the difficulty encountered in securing rustless pins, it is recommended
that all packages be tied securely with stout string.
  NOTE 3:—In well organized work rooms where groups of expert workers
have been developed, gauze may be cut by machinery.  Authorized Red
Cross Instructors giving the  course  "Preparation  of  Dressings" should
teach cutting by a drawn thread, as it is important to  develope accuracy and
neatness before skill can be acquired.
  NOTE 4:—Approximately 8,320 yards of gauze will be required to  make
the gauze dressings for each army Base Hospital. 
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                         Class "B"

MUSLIN BANDAGES
  Size—3 inches wide by 7 yards long (32 dozen)
  Size-4 inches wide by 7 yards long (32 dozen)
  Directions—Bandages should be wound tightly on a bandage-roller,
    fastened with a small pin.  As a matter of economy it is recommended
    that muslin one yard wide be used as follows: Remove selvage edges
    and rip cloth  into strips of equal  width, 12 strips for 3-inch and  9
    strips for  4-inch bandages.  Bandages will be slightly narrower than
    standard but near enough for practical purposes.
      (Bandage-rollers can be purchased from any dealer in surgical sup-
    plies.  Small rollers can usually be purchased for about $2.50.)
  Material—cotton cloth, unbleached, uniformly woven to the full width
    of 36 inches, with proper selvages at both  edges.  Mesh 56 x  56 or
    56x60.
            (One-half dozen in each package, tied firmly.)

CRINOLINE  BANDAGES
  Size—3 inches wide, 5 yards long (3 dozen).
  Size—4 inches wide, 5 yards long (2 dozen).
      Crinoline, as per sample.  Fine mesh is not desirable.
  Directions—wind by hand and fasten with pin.
             (One-half dozen in each package.)

FLANNEL  BANDAGES
  Size—3 inches wide, 5 yards long (3 dozen).
  Size—4 inches wide, 5 yards long (2 dozen).

  Directions—May  be wound  tightly  by hand or on a bandage-roller,
    fastened with a small pin.
  Material—White or unbleached outing flannel, same as for operating
    leggings.

            (One-half dozen in each package, tied firmly.)

HEAD BANDAGES—FOUR-TAILED  (5 dozen)
  Directions—Use i-yard wide good quality unbleached muslin. Tear 8
    inches the width  of  the goods.  Fold lengthwise  and tear along the
    crease 12  inches from each  end.
  Material—same as for mushn bandages.

T BANDAGES (3 dozen)

  Directions—Fold neatly and fasten with two safety pins.
  Material—same as for muslin bandages.

TRIANGULAR BANDAGES OR SLINGS (10 dozen)

  Directions for making—Cut muslin one yard square,  fold on 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.
  Material—same as for muslin bandages.

            (One dozen in each package.) 
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ABDOMINAL  BANDAGES OR  BINDERS (10 dozen)

  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,  when finished.  Fold
    neatly and fasten with six safety pins.
  Material—same as for muslin bandages.
            (One dozen in each package.)

OAKUM  PADS (12 dozen)

  Size—7 by 11 inches.
            (Six in each package.)

FRACTURE OR SPLINT PILLOWS (6 dozen)
            (To protect fractured limbs from splints.)

  Size—13 x 17 inches.
      May be filled with waste cotton clippings, picked sphagnum moss,
    Spanish moss or similar materials.                       ,
            (Three in each package.)

      Note :—Muslin articles, oakum pads and fracture pillows need not be
    wrapped in covers: may be tied together with stout string.

                       HOSPITAL LINEN

SHEETS, BED (250 dozen) (3,000 sheets)

  Size—finished, 63 inches by 99 inches, 2-inch hem at top and i-inch hem
    at bottom.  If purchased, made up sheets usually have 3-inch hem at
    top, i-inch hem at bottom, making the finished sheet about 63 x 95
    inches.  This will be acceptable.  The stock  size of this  sheet is
    known as "63  x 99 inches torn."   There  is very little economy in
    making sheets from the raw material.
      Although the above dimensions have been adopted as a matter of
    economy, a sheet 72 inches by 108 inches "torn" is preferred.
  Material—bed sheeting, "Garza," "Pequot,"  "Colonial,"  "Utica,"
    or "Mohawk"  brands, or equivalent.
             (One-half dozen in each package.)

SHEETS, DRAW (ISO dozen)

  Size—72 inches by 72 inches torn, 5 inch hem both ends.
  Material—unbleached sheeting, medium weight.

SPREADS (90 dozen)

  Material—light dimity.
  Size—about 72 inches wide, 90 inches long.
      Note:—While this item is desirable it is not indispensable and may be
    omitted as a matter of economy.

PILLOWCASES (200 dozen)

  The stock size is 39 x 21 inches.
  Material—same as for bed sheets, 42 inches wide.

      Note:—If cut 39 inches long and made with a 2-inch hem and seam
    at end, the pillowcase would measure about 36 inches long and 21
    inches wide finished. 
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TOWELS,  HAND (for Patients and Personnel).  (240 dozen.)  •
  Size and Material—Same as operating towels.
            (One dozen in each package.)
TOWELS,  DISH (20 dozen)
  Size—18 x 30 inches.
  Material—Good quality blue (or red) bordered cotton crash, 18 inches
    wide cut 32 inches long.
TOWELS,  TURKISH BATH (80 dozen)
  Size—about 19 x 38 inches.
  Material—white Turkish toweling  weighing about 6 lbs.  to the dozen.
            (One-half dozen in each package.)
TABLE NAPKINS (200 dozen)
  Size—about 14 inches square, hemmed.
  Material—Old table linen or napkins may be used.  If material, is
    purchased, "Indian Head" 44 inches wide is suggested.
            (One dozen in each package.)
TRAY COVERS (80 dozen)
  Size—about 15 inches by 22 inches, hemmed.
  Material—Old table linen or napkins may be used.  If material is
    purchased use same as for table napkins.
      Articles made from old  linen may be used in an emergency for
    surgical dressings. The material should, therefore, be freshly laun-
    dered and boiled.
            (One dozen in each package.)
WASH CLOTHS (60 dozen)
  Size—10 inches square.
  Material—Knit or  crocheted from cotton yarn,  or made from  old
    Turkish toweling, heavy towels, or counterpanes.
      If desired, a cheap stock article of Turkish toweling or similar material
    may be purchased ready made.
  Directions for knitting—8 or 10 3-ply knitting cotton may be used; 61
    stitches, No. 4 needles, knit about 10 inches square.
HOT-WATER BAG  COVERS (7 dozen)
  Size—13 inches by  15 inches.  Finish with draw string at top.
  Material—same as for operating leggings.
ICE-BAG COVERS (7 dozen)
  Size—13 inches by  15 inches.  Finish with draw string at top
  Material—same as used for helmets.
SCRUB CLOTHS (24 dozen)
  Size—about 24 x 24 inches finished.
DUST CLOTHS (24 dozen)
  Size—about 18 x 18 inches, double tape loop on corner.
  Material—cheesecloth preferred. 
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                   OPERATING ROOM LINEN

GOWNS,  OPERATING (for Doctors and Nurses).   (7 dozen)
  Two Sizes—16 and 17.
  Materials—"Pepperell,"  "Middy," "Lonsdale," or  "Hill"  twill, or
    equivalent quality.

            (One-half dozen in each package, equal  quantities of each
              size.)

CAPS, OPERATING (7 dozen)

  Material—same as for operating gowns.

            (One-half dozen in each package.)

HELMETS, OPERATING (4 dozen)

  Material—36 inch, white cambric, undressed; light weight.

            (One-half dozen in each package.)

LEGGINGS, OPERATING (for Patients).   (7 dozenjpairs)

  Material—Bleached canton flannel, medium weight, about 29  inches
    wide,  or white or unbleached outing flannel (Domet flannel) " Wara " or
    equivalent quality.
            (One-half dozen in each package.)

SHEETS, OPERATING  (23 dozen)
  Size—45 inches by 54 inches finished.  One-inch hem at each end.
  Material—"Mohawk," "Pepperell," or equivalent sheeting 45  inches
    wide.
            (One-half dozen in each package.)

TOWELS, OPERATING (42 dozen)

  Size—18 x 30 inches.
  Material—white cotton huck, medium  quality.

            (One dozen in each package.)

                     PATIENTS' CLOTHING

HOSPITAL BED SHIRTS (125 dozen)

  Two Sizes—18 and 20.
  Material—Twill,  same as for operating gowns; muslin,  same  as  for
    muslin bandages may be used, but this material is not so desirable.

            (One dozen in each package.)

PAJAMAS (80 dozen)

  Two Sizes—38 and 42.
  Materials—Cotton  oxford  (cheviot);   "Riverside," or   equivalent.
    Gingham: "Bates," or  equivalent. Seersucker: "Bates," or equiva-
    lent.  Outing flannel: "Amoskeag 1921," "Teazledown," or equiva-
    lent for "fancy" patterns.
      Note:—Soft grays  in plain or striped outing flannels are recom-
    mended.
            (Three suits in each package.)
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CONVALESCENT GOWNS OR BATHROBES (40 dozen)

  M^te?iItS^'B8eJcon4Mills" bathrobing, or as near this grade as the
    market affords.                           ,   , .
      Note:—Soft browns, grays or blues are preferable.
            (Three in each package.)
SHOULDER WRAPS OR "NIGHTINGALES"  (20 dozen)

  Size—2 yards long, i yard wide or less, according to width of material.
  Material—"Daisy Cloth," or equivalent.
            (One dozen in each package.)

SOCKS (1,200 pairs)
  Size—Three sizes are recommended in about the following proportions:
    one dozen No. io, 3 dozen No. 11, one dozen No. 12.  One size only in
    each package, which should be marked accordingly.
  Material required for  knitting—six-oz. 3-ply yarn, 4 No. 11 knitting
    needles.  Knitting directions furnished upon request.
      Ready  made socks should  be  medium  weight, and unbleached
    "balbriggan" is recommended.   Wool is now too expensive.
            (One dozen pairs in each package.)

BED SOCKS (20 dozen)
  Size—Length of foot about 11 inches.
      Knit or crocheted of woolen, or heavy cotton yarns, or made from
    pieces of warm material left from other garments.
            (Place mothball in toe of each woolen sock.)
            (One dozen pairs in each package.)

HANDKERCHIEFS (200  dozen)

  Size—about 18 inches square.
  Material—Plain cotton  handkerchiefs costing about five cents a piece are
    satisfactory.  Linen is not recommended at present owing to the high
    cost.
            (One dozen in each package.)
SUBSTITUTES FOR HANDKERCHIEFS (200 dozen)

  Size—about 18 inches square.
  Material—Old linen or  muslin, hemmed or unhemmed.
            (One dozen in each package.)

                  MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES

WARD SLIPPERS (480 pairs)
  Sizes—Four sizes are recommended in the following proportions: one pair
    size No. 8, 2  pairs size  No.  9,  2 pairs  size No. 10, one pair, size
    No. 11.
  In the present state of  the market it seems undesirable to specify one
particular type, as any low-heeled or heelless leather slipper with "ortho-
pedic" toe  last will answer  the purpose.  Cloth slippers are not recom-
mended.

EQUIPMENT FOR ONE PATIENT

  The  following supplies are suggested for  those who desire to contribute
equipment for one patient: 
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                                                        No. of articles for
                                          No. of articles in   one (Army) Base
                                          one equipment.       Hospital.
 Sheets................................        6            270
 Draw sheets..........................        4            ^o
 Spreads..............................        2             90
 Pillowcases...........................        4            ^o
 Pajamas......................suits....        3            135
 Hospital bed shirts.....................        4            180
 Convalescent gown....................        1             45
 Socks........................pairs....        4            180
 Bed socks.....................pairs....        2             90
 Bath towels...........................        2             90
 Face towels...........................        4            180
 Wash cloths...........................        3            135
 Slippers..........,............pairs....        1             45
 Hot-water bag covers..................        1             45
 Ice-bag covers.........................        1             45
 Handkerchiefs.........................        6            270

   Make according to specifications.  Wrap each equipment in one parcel
 and mark "Equipment for One Patient."
   The approximate cost of material for each equipment is from $15.00 to
 $18.00.
   If the individual equipments for 45 patients are  not provided for a Base
 Hospital an equal number of the articles specified should be added to the
 allowance as given herein.

 COMFORT BAGS

   Bags should be made of washable material and may contain any or all of
 the following articles (size of bag 10 by 13 inches, with draw string at top):
  *Khaki-colored sewing cotton, num-   Small comb.
     ber 30.                           Tooth brush.
   White sewing cotton, number 30.     Tooth paste.
   White darning cotton.               Small round mirror.
   Needles, number 5.                  Handkerchiefs.
   Darning needle.                     Lead pencil.
   Needle case.                         Writing pad, envelopes and post
  *Buttons, khaki-colored and white,    cards.
    medium size, in bags 3" x 5".      Playing cards.
   Large thimble.                      Collapsible  aluminum  drinking
   Blunt-pointed scissors.                cup.
   Cake of soap.                       Pocket knife.
   Safety pins, medium size.            *Shoe laces, tan.
   Common pins.
   *In comfort bags made for  the Navy, sewing cotton, buttqns and shoe
laces should be black.

          SUPPLIES  FOR BASE HOSPITAL  PERSONNEL

   The following items are suggested for Base Hospital Units which desire
to provide for their own personnel (medical officers and nurses):

NAPKINS (30 dozen)

   Size—24 x 24 inches, hemmed.
   Material—Mercerized cotton or Indian Head.
             (One dozen in each package.) 
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TABLECLOTHS

  Size—36 x 108 inches, hemmed.
  Material—Mercerized cotton or Indian Head.
            (One-half dozen in each package.)

GLASS TOWELS (6 dozen)

  Size—About 18 x 30 inches, hemmed.
  Material—White or figured glass cotton toweling.
            (One dozen in each package.)

DISH TOWELS (6 dozen)

  Same as specified under Hospital Linen.        %

TOWELS (12 dozen)

  Size—About 18 x 30 inches, hemmed.                         *'
  Material—Cotton crash toweling.
            (One dozen in each package.)

DISH CLOTHS (12 dozen)                   •

  Size—About 16 x 16 inches, hemmed.
  Material—Honeycomb or other suitable material.
            (One dozen in each package.)

SCRUB CLOTHS (12 dozen)

  Size—About 24 x 24 inches, hemmed.
            (One dozen in each package.)

DUST CLOTHS (12 dozen)

  Size—-About 18 x 18 inches, double tape loop on corner.
  Material—Cheesecloth preferred.
            (One dozen in a package.)

              FOR  FURTHER INFORMATION

  For general information regarding supplies  listed herein address "Red
Cross Supply Service, Red Cross PMadquarters, Washington, D. C."
  For information concerning Course of Instruction, Preparation of Surgical
Dressings, address " Bureau of Nursing Service, Red Cross Headquarters,
Washington, D. C."

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