Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-07


tric call bell IN every room, telegraphic
and telephone facilities, best of modern
appliances in culinary department; also
abundant variety and well prepared
CUISINE. Taking into consideration the
commodious building, planned and con-
structed To meet every need of the seek
er of rest and quiet; the pleasant cot
tages about it; the location; unsur-
passed for health and beauty the Ell
tire freedom from demands Of society
and fashion; the provision for recre-
alton and amusements; the faithful
attendance and care of skilled and
experienced physician, and services OF
trained and competent helpers,-the
Sanitarium mIquestionably offers "A
combination of sanitary appointments
and therapeutic appliances for the res
toration of the sick and recuperation
of the exhausted. unequaled.
The institution is provided with APP
planes for the successful treatment of
almost every disease known. Mineral
water air, electricity. magnetism local
and general vacuum treatment and med
zeal appliances. Electric. Turkish,
Russian. Roman, Needlespray baths,
with medicine, constitute the treat
ment. Great stress is laid upon the
mechanical appliances which prove such
wonderful helpers in restoring health.
these medical appliances are all operat-
eel by steam power and are all suited to
the condition and strength of the pa
tient. in no case requiring him to tax
his strength in taking exercise. 1t is a
common saying saw wood or take Wig
Orous walks for exercise This is very
well when the patients are physically
able to take such exercise, but to force
it only debilitates the patient. But the
movements on these exercising ma
chimes is endless variety of wave-like
motions of varied rapidity. producing
increased and perfected nutrtive action
regulating the waste and repar-pro-
notes circulation of blood and nerve
iluid giving rise to muscular and nerve
power, &C., consequently no degree of
weakness is bar TO its applications
while it can be made rs effective as any
cure may demand. For weakly children
it is of inestimable value. Exercise
without fatigue. The brain and nerve
centers are balanced by increased mus
clllar nutrition and sound refreshing
sleep is the result
Electricity is one of the essentials
used in this institution for the restora-
ton of health First the baths are
given by competent assistants under
the supervision of the veteran manager
and resident physician, Morris Hale, NJ.
ID. Massage is also an important
measure of treatment at the sanitarium
The Franklin or static machine is truly |
an electrical shower bath. and the pa
tient is wonderfully benefited from its |
use
Notwithstanding the immense build.
ing now in use for this institution, it is
found inadequate to supply the wants
Of its customers, the drilling of new
well in which they have discovered a
mineral water far superior 10 any yet |
found in the state, the proprietor is now
plan 10y which the building
will he enlarged by structure IS feet
front 10y 225 feet deep, six stories high,
with elevators and all modern improve
ments. The upper story will be one
vast promenade. it'll an abundance of
glass in the roof, enabling patients TO
AXE sun baths in the coolest weather.
When this immense building is finished,
which we are assured will be done dur
ng next season. it will be equal IN size
md far surprising in grandeur any
in the United States. Mr..
\. w. Wright, the capitalist and phil
is at the head Of this gigan-
lie undertaking and will furnish the
means to push it TO successful compile
ion. DR.. Morris Hale. who has had
many years OF experience is the man
iger and resident physician. Under
charge of those who are SO competent
We opine that the Alma Medical and
institute will take high rank
With the best sanitariums in the civil
zed world. Our sister town of Alma
has reasons to be proud of her sanitari-
I'm, for besides the benefits to be
derived from those afflicted, with the
parks the grand buildings to
DC added to those now surprisingly
,land will make Alma one of the pop
liar summer resorts Of the United
States.