Model Farm and Experimental Station Planned at Watertown
Governor Deneen backs expansion of state farms with 140 added acres near Watertown hospital to establish a model farm and agricultural experiment station. An appropriation of 40 000 is pending. land would cost 209 per acre from John Albrecht. Dr Taylor seeks experienced supervisor paid up to 2500 yearly to lead the initiative and stock sales fund seed distribution for farmers in Rock Island County and northern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown Hospital
Taylor
Ci’ Ia
Bord of Trustees
Deneen
State Board of Charities
Watertown
Rock Island County
John Albrecht Whione
Albres
Gestituten
Eady Marin
Ae Hospital
Silvia
Farmers National Congress
Rock Island
States Agricultural Experiment Station
Bpringfield
State Farm products and hospital farm values for two years
The record covers the value of a variety of products produced by State Farm over two years and the value of products from the farm of the Illinois Western Hospital for the Insane at Watertown Illinois for the year ended June 30 1905. The data specify farm outputs and monetary valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Western Hospital For Insane
Watertown
Illinois
State Farm to Improve Farming Through Experimental Station
A capable supervisor will be paid up to 2500 yearly to develop scientific farming. The station will test stock, crops, soil conservation, drainage, fertilizers, and irrigation to guide modest farmers. It will provide pedigree stock at nominal cost and offer practical ideas for crop and livestock improvements locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerien
Boss Barbers Launch Local Organization
Boas barbers of the city organized last week for mutual good to meet questions affecting their interests and profit by closer acquaintance. Seventeen of the twenty two shops represented with officers elected: President J A Bennett Vice President Ed Webr Secretary and Treasurer Claude McCamish. All shops to close Wednesday evenings at 8 o'clock starting February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boas Barbers
J A. Bennett
Webr
Claude McCamish
Model State Hospital Ambition Realized
The article highlights Model State Hospital's aim to be world class with patient driven facilities and extensive in progress manufacturing for buildings and grounds. It notes a fine tribute to Dr Taylor as his development proposal begins to materialize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR Taylor
Watertown to lead model state hospital for insane care
State board of charities, led by Governor Deneen, seeks 585000 for a Watertown hospital model for the insane. Plans include renovations and new buildings such as a sanitarium for the elderly, a residence for the superintendent, grounds, and expanded acreage. Dr Taylor’s decade of work aims to set a national standard in humane, efficient care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown Hospitals
State Board of Charities
Deneen
Charities Board
Watertown
Taylor
List of employees at institution
Superintendent W E Taylor and trustees F W Gold Molina Allen M Clement Chicago Wm Trumber Freeport Chief Clerk E W Scapede Rock Island Treasurer C W Lundah Moline Chief of Nurses Miss Neltie Knapp Supervisor W G Ausbrook Claude Kinnick Supervisoresses Kate M Fox Belle Harb Assistant Physicians W A Crooks E A Soule Dr Dolear Housekeeper Anna Swanson Attendants 213 Attendants and musicians 15 Storekeepers 5 Nurses 8 Engineer and firemen 12 Laundresses 8 Sewing room 5 Linen room 5 Hospital Farmer T A Craig Chaplain T J Wood Cooks 17 Domestics 16 1 Night Watch 10 Carpenters 7 Laborers 7 Total outlay for help 1905 57 668 75 for 1906 63 930 45
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Neltie Knapp
W. G Ausbrook
Claude Kinnick
Kate M. Fox
Belle Harb
W A. Crooks
E. A Soule
Dr Dolear
Anna Swanson
T A Craig
T J Wood
Watertown Institution Seen As Leader In Humane Mental Care
statewide but the Watertown institution is studied as a pioneer in humane policy. Dr Taylor advocates treating the mentally ill so patients can recover and be discharged, not kept as lifelong wards. Since 1898 the campus expanded from administration to cottages and annex, serving about 1200 patients by 1904.
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Watertown
Closel
Taylor
State Board of Charities
Altgeld
Tanner
Taney
LIFTS PROTEST ON SPEED OF TRAINS
Geneseo reports Mayor Harry Reherd in Chicago with Rock Island railroad officials over gate conditions on State street and fast trains. Officials express willingness to adjust. a railroad attorney's report is awaited. Also notes A Lieberknecht, Geneseo Republic owner, visiting Newark and awaiting Washington reports. Geneseo House, leading nestlery, will close February 1 after various proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo
Harry Re Herd
Chicago
Rock Island Railroad
Reherd
State Street
A. Lieberknecht
Geneseo Republic
Zurich
Switzerland
Mr. Lieberknecht
New York
Fragmentary Verse Echoes in Obscure Praise
A fragmented quotation praises self and speaks in archaic cadence about not relying on others. The lines resemble a preacherly exhortation to personal virtue and modest self-promotion amid biblical diction.
Watertown Sanitarium Seeks 100000 For Aged Insane Care
The board seeks a $100000 appropriation to build a modern three story sanitarium for aged insane patients at Watertown hospital. The plan includes a 260 foot long building with omosexualized basements and living areas, plus hydropathic facilities and a pathology department. The report highlights improved sanitation and measures, a large amusement hall, new cottages for consumptives, and expanded drainage and landscaping to support patient care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown Hospital
Board of Trustees
Ihs
Ward
Taylor
Watertown Hospital to Hold Public Fair Showcasing Patient Work
Watertown hospital plans a twelve acre fair ground featuring patient labor in furniture making shoes repairs printing photography and domestic crafts. The event aims to display self sufficiency and progress, encouraging healthful competition among state institutions and inviting public judging of funded results.
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Watertown
Will Invite Competition Among Hospitals Displays
The plan invites other institutions to enter displays to develop healthful rivalry in hospitals. The goal is to foster engaging exhibits that promote wellness and encourage positive competition among medical centers.
Display Work of Patients to Build a Racetrack Opens
A public opening invites patients and sponsors to fund premiums for a new racetrack project. Officials promote community support and outline feature preparations to attract investment and public participation.
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Optes Aave
John Albrecht
Western Hospital For Insane
Illinoia
Roch Island County
Omed
Omesti
Boss Barbers
Model State Hospital
Watertown Institution
Appro
W. E. Taylor
F. W. Gold
Molina
Allen M. Clement
Wm. Trumber
Freeport
E. W. Scapede
C W Lundah
State St
Geneseo House
Ie Sanitarium
Wittay
Tater Bulding
Civil Service
Ull
Willl
State Board of Charites
Civil Service Commission
Board of Charities
Aivil Service
Chile
Paul, Brown
Gistalnea Basel
Tay
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