The New Spirit . JANEY SULLIVAN Forrest County Jtrat Kiit T HERE is nothing so important in the pres-ence of an accident or emergency as that someone with coolness and information should takecharge and begin to set things right. Bystandersshould be urged not to crowd, but to leave room forbreathing and action. Any screaming or wailingshould be stopped. Then as many persons as areneeded—AND NO MORE--should be called to assistthe injured person. Next the sufferer should beplaced in a comfortable position, lying down with thehead a little raised, after which an investigation maybe made to find ou


The New Spirit . JANEY SULLIVAN Forrest County Jtrat Kiit T HERE is nothing so important in the pres-ence of an accident or emergency as that someone with coolness and information should takecharge and begin to set things right. Bystandersshould be urged not to crowd, but to leave room forbreathing and action. Any screaming or wailingshould be stopped. Then as many persons as areneeded—AND NO MORE--should be called to assistthe injured person. Next the sufferer should beplaced in a comfortable position, lying down with thehead a little raised, after which an investigation maybe made to find out what is wrong. Everythingshould be done gently and without excitement or agi-tation. While awaiting the doctor, clothing may beloosened or cut away; efforts at restoration may bemade; a stretcher or other means of transportation may be provided. One thing, how-ever ought not to be done; that is to give large quantites of whisky, as is the customwith people who know nothing but want to do something. If stimula


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