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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1918
Page
7
North Portland yards saw a smaller hog run and firmer prices in the early day, while awking sales stalled. Eastern hog centers posted higher values and local offerings were of poorer quality. Cattle prices eased overall with top quality sales visible in the morning, while sheep and shorn stock traded quietly amid mixed demand.
Albany reports state hospitals for the insane are crowded with one fifth more patients than before. The boards note rising admissions and strain on facilities across facilities in Wel. 26. Officials urge improved funding and expanded capacity to handle the surge in mental health care demand.
The annual report of 7447 of the State hospital commission to be submitted shows nearly one half of insanity cases preventable. Five measures proposed include restricting alcohol, fighting disease, mental hygiene education, poverty reduction, and expanding outpatient services. The thirteen state hospitals held 10,000 patients with 9,407 admitted in 1417, 7,440 new cases and 2,067 readmissions. Expenditures totaled $13.2 percent of patients aided by the state, with $3,382,016 spent on care. Per capita cost was $219.16, up $8.9 from the prior year. The report calls for more facilities in New York to accommodate demand.
Madison February 26 Wisconsin legislature met in special session on governor’s call. An emergency measure urged the governor to name a writ for a U S Senate vacancy. A bond issue of 1800 dollars at four percent was proposed to fund a civil relief drive. A chaotic charity scene ended with a money theft attempt and a struggle over a bag containing funds exceeding 1000 dollars.
Michael Schraum of Bringeport Conn confesses participation in the murder of Rev Father Edmond Kaysed of Gary Indiana on August 24 last. He admits that he and a companion witnessed the fatal assault and conspired with others in the crime.
A Chicago ad claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and promotes a constitutional remedy from F. Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio. The letter promises heating and relief, offering free circulars and guaranteeing restoration of normal hearing with a claimed 100 patient cases.
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