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PARKER III SEEOnly Sanitarium for Indians in the World Is Formally Opened at Talihina.Cube Parker, superintendent of theI'ive Civilized Tribes, i« spending this week and next in the southern part of the state visiting the field office preparatory (o making recommendations to the department concerning the administration of tribal business.Wednesday night Superintendent Park or will attend tho formal opening of the widely advertised Choctaw sanitarium near Talihina. He will he The guest of the management and deliver the principal address.One of the hobbies of the superintendent of the Fiv« Civilized Tribes h.is been the completion of the unique sanitarium at Talihina for the afflicted among* his people, and . ho displayed 'elation before leaving Muskogee at the success of the venture in tho face of almost insurmountable obstacles.“The sanitarium,” said Superintendent Parker, “is the only one exclusively for Indian patients in the world. While it is primarily for victims of the white plague, who are so numerous among* our people, it is probable that other diseases will be treated. The hospital corps has been selected and money will be set apart by congress for its maintenance.“Situated in one of the most picturesque spots of the Kiamichi mountains-, the sanitarium will offer the three-fold attractions of quiet, fresh air and beautiful scenery to its patients. It is one mile from Talihina, built into tho solid rock on the brow of a lofty cliff on three sides of which are clear mountain streams shaded by giant pines.”--x—-
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Muskogee County Democrat
Muskogee, Oklahoma, US
Thu, Nov 16, 1916
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