Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 131, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 June 1917 — DOCTORS HEAR THE CALL [ARTICLE]

DOCTORS HEAR THE CALL

ARE ASKED HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT OFFERING THEIR SERVICES IN ARMY. The following self-explanatory letter has been received by practically every medical practitioner in the country from Capt. J. R. McNight, U. S. army surgeon, of the Central Department, Chicago; ;=== “The object of this communication is to obtain definite add dependable data regarding the number of medical men available for medical ! service in the army. The practical and satisfactory method is to obtain the data from the individual physician himself. “This letter, therefore, is to call your attention to the privilege and obligation of physicians to meet the present and prospective needs of the government and to ask whether you wish to offer your services. If this is your desire, and you have not already done so, you should at once make application for membership in the Medical Reserve Corps of the army. This you should do at once, not so much because your services are needed immediately, but that the department may know on whom and how many medical men it can depend, whatever exigencies may develop. “It is an important matter that your immediate attention be given so that this survey of the medical profession of the entire country may be quickly completed. Your country needs you if you are physically and professionally qualified.” Accompanying the letter was a card for immediate reply, an application blank for admission to the medical corps and a franked envelope for mailing application. A circular letter containing a summary of the requirements also accompanied the letter.