Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-07-30
The Alma Medical and Surgical Snni-
tarium.

The Alma Medical and Surgical Sani-
| tarium.
That old German saying, "mJ,mg
noch der mciStT" practice makes per-
feet has been verified time and again
by the numerous undertakings of seem
ing impossibilities, and the successful
carrying ont of plans which at the out
set seem TO oyerWhelm us with th oh.
magnitude. The great advnc" mont
made inmedical and surgical ar .nliancos
is wonderful. and serves to ehnu, What
science has accomplish 4 durino n,o
present generation. q, he medical mo
fession as we'll as ne common roa,1o
have long recognized the fact that Ger
tain classes Of inyalids. particularly
those suffering from chronic ailments
are most successfully treated in a SAM
tarIum Where they can enjoy rest from
business or domestic cares. and social
duties, and can receive the benefit of -
properly adjusted dietary. a careful and
systematic regimen. enforcing either
rest or graduated exercise rs the case
may require. and constant medical
supervision. together with the use of
remedial means and appliances which
cannot he so satisfactorily EMPLOYED
elsewhere rs i'm an institution. such as
the various forms of baths. mechical
appliances for exercise and for the
treatment of deformitics of variouS
kinds. electrical and other apparatus
etc. Quite as important also is the
advantage ofuained NURSES. attendants
and assistants. which can Ice better sup
piled i'm such an establishment than
elsewhere. rs an institution under
rational scientific medical management
the
ALMA MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SAM. /
TAWUM
is well entitled TO the distinction il is
receiving. for ii Is one OF the most per
tectly equipped Smitmiums in the
| nlted states, and Is supplied with one
OF the finest mineral waters known.
I'm analysis of this water develops the
fact that 1t Possesses superior medical
The substances found I'm
the water are carbonate of lime. ear
bonatc OF magncsia Sulphate of lime. I,
sodium. chloride potassium. n
SILICA alumina and oxide iron. This I
mineral water IS supplied by a well POO
feet deep.
The protector of this enterprise is
Mr.. \. W. Wright gentleman of large
wealth and practical ideas and one
Who IS noted for his thorougmeSs i'm
whatever he undertakes. I'm erecting
he Sanitarium Mr.. Wright has left
nothing undonc to make it perfect i'm
very respect and il is supplied with the ,
Attest improved appurtenanceS of all
,igdS.
THE BUILDING
, of brick. four and half stories high.
[ has Il frontage of 100 feet and q
width OF 10 feet extending back 10 am |
j. which is 40XS0 feet. four and j
alf stories high. \ noticeable feature
) It's solldlty. convenience and perfect !,
niSh throughout. 1t is finished :,
18th natural wood. oiled instead of be- II
~ painted or vanished. and every ~
art Is heated 10y steam. Special at =
'ntiOn was paid to its ventilation and -
'ct ventilation is secured 10y means of Il
re- places and llueS extending from the
asemcnt to the upper stories. The
oors are composed of hard wood and is
lc halls are wide and ceilings on every Il.
Dor high The grand easy stair case al
Il superior piece of mechanical skill IN
ithin itself. There is a landing part III
ny mp each flight of stairs. An cle- 81
ltor with fine cab. passes from the IN
ST to the fourth floor. and every room III,
supplied with electric bells. There cu
e no back ROOMS i'm the house. Every III
Om trOuts ON the street. lawn. and eI.
Uk, and all are finely caTpeted and WI
finished. The beds are unusually III
ne and every piece of furniture in the Ga
hiding Is new, and of superior quail pc
y. From basement to up. story
ere is an air OF SubStMtla c.,. 10
nee. while neatness is the ruling ol- al;
r.. The whole building Is heated with NJ,
cam and lighted with gas. We
The establishment is under the pin
pCviSiou of DR.. y Il. Spinncy. q an
lysicim and surgeon OF - Years cN- IA;
rience, who has made a speciality Of an
rOnic and nervous diseases and su-i am
ny. His assistant is Or. Il. &. Rudy. th
so first class PLY stefan. The nurses GU
d attendants are experienced and i'm
cry care Is given patients. OF
\ fine park adioins the connections ln'
Ounds OF the SanitWiUm and a livery ne
connection with the institution is I'M
pplicd with fine carriages and horses. pre-
no
COMMENCING ~ THE BASEMENT DR.
the building. we first, enter the large tN'
ieedi,h Movement ro0m. where is .Hl
nn the different appearances OF the lal
Isl improved kind. Here is fitting ne
mge. a strapping machine feet warm $
Z movements for exercising stillencd