The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-06-08
osssRvERs'o- OBSERVATIONS.

Oo0SNVeHS OBSERVATIONS.
Observer" writing from this place TO
the Omaha Herald under date Of Nav
oath, says: The weather here has been
unsettled OF late, and your correspond
ent has been alternating between clouds
and Notwithstanding moro Of
clouds than we prefer, but always the
glorious sunshine at last. The rheum-
atics and these "screly' afflicted are
beginning to cowe, and it is wonderful
to see the effects Of these magnificent
healing waters upon 1.-THE lame, the
halt and the blind" The Almighty's
hand prepared the mixture that flows
in great abundance from these springs,
and it is about as near a perfect remedy
as car be found, for that class Of dis
BASE it seems to be intended. These
springs are located in what may be
called the foot hills, and are easily ac-
cessible to all tourists, invalids and
pleasure seekers. Tho altitude, 5000
feet, is just about right for pure. brac.
ing air, without the difficulties Of
breathing experienced in attitudes still
higher. No unpleasant sensations, no
heart jumps, no bleeding from the
lungs, or quick dalting pains in the
chest are occasioned by the altitude Of
these springs. And yet. if one desires
to go higher mp. even among the clouds
he has only to climb to the summit of
Battle mountain, two and a half miles
distant. and find himself 400 feet
above the sea level, and wondering why
he breathes so short and quick. While
the altitude of these hills ia 80 effective
and invigorating, from the fact that
it is medium rather than extreme, the
scenery is also attractive for the same
reason. 1t has quiet attractiveness
rather than rugged grandeur although
the rugged grandeur is not far
distant. On the narrow, grassy banks
of the Minnekahta are many pleasant
dells, shady hooks and quiet resorts for
little picnic parties of congenial spirits.
who desire recuperation as we'll as rest.
The immense value of this great health
resort only wants to become known to
people Of Omaha and eastern Nebraska
in order to be appreciated.
Among the advantages the Dakota
Hot Springs share with no others in
the old on new world, is the fact that
the temperature is just right for the
human body-90 to So degrees-just
about blood heat, and does not require
the addition Of cold water or exposure
to the atmosphere. This temperature
Is nearly in variable the year round.
The waters are as clear as crystal,
tasteless, and not at all unpleasant.
They do not produce any Of the sicken-
ing effects usually experienced from
drinking warm waters. There is a
slight sense Of fullncss only after drink
ing, but their quick ABSORPTION soon
causes this to pass away, and you have
no trouble in staking another drink"
The salubrious effects Of these waters
are not only obtained from drinking,
but also from the bathing. The
natural temperature Of the water will
produce gentle p%erspiration, and APP
paratus is in readiness to increase this
temperature to 100 degeees even. or
more il desired, and these magnificent
baths and the drinking of the waters
are performing most wonderful cures
upon those afflicted with rheumatism
and blood and skin diseases, and those
the vast majority-who are troubled
with general debility. As | said in
my former letter, this place is destined
to become the great health resort of
this continent and don't you forget it.