Chapter I: Preface

THIS book is more than a story to inspire children with a desire to relieve suffering; it is a simplified and handy reference book, telling what to do in cases of accident or illness. In no sense is it intended to take the place of the physician. The first principle of first-aid cannot too often be repeated—_when in doubt, send for the doctor_.

Especial thanks are due to E. A. Y. Schellenger, M.D., member Surgical Staff, Cooper Hospital, Camden, N. J., for his great assistance in verifying and revising the medical and first-aid instructions given herein; and to Constance Cooper Crichton, Instructor of First Aid Classes, New Jersey Women’s Division National Preparedness, whose helpful criticism and suggestions have been invaluable.

MERCHANTVILLE, N. J.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I. OFF TO MEXICO 17
II. THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT 21
III. FIRST AID TO THE INJURED 26
IV. AT THE DOLLS’ HOSPITAL 30
V. THE REAL CROSS NURSES 35
VI. LESSONS IN FIRST AID 39
VII. SAFETY FIRST 43
VIII. PRACTICE GAMES 50
IX. THE HIKERS 53
X. ON LOOKING GLASS LAKE 60
XI. TWO BOYS ARE LATE 67
XII. PLANS 73
XIII. A SANE FOURTH OF JULY 81
XIV. SHESA, A RED CROSS NURSE 88
XV. A TELEGRAM FROM MEXICO 94
XVI. PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES 97
XVII. THE MAD DOG 102
XVIII. THE POISONED BABY 105
XIX. HURRAH FOR OUR HERO 108