Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-08-09
Our Illsane AsuIuna.

The excellent management of this
institution commends itself to every
man, woman and child in the State
Of Idaho. Every good citizen Of the
State is an interested party because
he is moved by humane desire to
have our poor unfortunate insane we'll
cared for and kindly treated. 1t will
be remembered that in the cold days
OF midwinter, January last, the main
building OF the institution burned,
but the annex, itself a good size
building then nearly completed, was
saved practically intact, and in that
the patients were made comfortable
and are well provided for. The board
of directors, the superintendent and
employees did nobly to make the pa
tients comfortable after the fire and,
in their work were ably assisted by
citizens OF Blackfoot and surround.
ing country. To-day every depart
ment OF the institution is moving as
smoothly ,noiselessly, and successfully
as that of well regulated family.
The board Of directors are planning
for new building. The site selected
is little removed from the old build
ing on elevated ground where the
sewerage can be made perfect and
where a good water supply can be OBJ
tanned. The building designed will
be made as nearly fire proof as posi-
bic and will be arranged for the ccm-
fort and convenience of patients rath-
er than for display of architectural
beauty or design This building will
be erected at a minimum cost to the
state. The employees and patients
will do much Of the preparatory work,
such as making brick, hauling stone
lumber, etc. Already one kiln OF
250000 brick are being burned and
il is probable that enough can be sold
to pay for skilled workmen on the
main building. In carrying on this
preparatory work there is no rush, nc
haste, no overwork; in it the patients
are given good, healthy outdoor exer
else. The material for brick making
is all owned by the institution and il
the work is continued there is no rea
son why all the outbuildings, such Al
barns, stables, cow houses should no
be of brick and to that extent fire
proof. Brick making might be mad,
J source of revenue as well as to fur
nish healthful exercise for patients.
THE FARM.
The farm of the institution unde
, the skilful management of Mr.. York
: the principal farmer, is model farm
II is treat TO visit it The hay Gro
is excellent and will yield surplu
: for market The field and vegetabI
crops are also good and win yield a
I abundance for summer and winte
uses for employees and patients. Th
institution owns good teams of horse
e and mules, a good herd of milch COW
g furnishing all the fresh milk needed
T good lot of Berkshire hogs and "a
. porkers enough to make from 400
: 5000 pounds of pork for bacon
r A personal inspection by any on
y will satisfy him of the good work g
8 ing on. With the completion of th
e new building as designed and with
e continuation Of improvements OF I'll
It grounds and harm as now being mad
IS in few years, Idaho, young as she
. in the sisterhood Of states, will ha,
r the model institution of ITS kind. III
N NEws is proud to make this fair an
II truthful statement of facts and
70 congratulates the Board OF Direoto
upon their skilful management,