The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-03

cess.
Capt r. b. Norman has just returned
from visit of several weeks to Jackson
Sanatorium at Dansville, New York,
and is so we'll pleased with the results
OF his trip that he is strongly convinced
that similar Institution would he n
great success inRoanoke. Capt. Norman
has looked into the cost of the estab-
lishment of such an institution, and is
satisfied that money put into sanator.
ium in Roanoke would be good invest
ment, aside from the beneficial results
that would follow i'll the way Of afford
ing relief to those from every section of
the United States, who are afflicted
with chronic diseases. The following
interview on the sdbject is interesting
water cure treatment has been for
long time popular for strengthening
the system weakened by chronic i'll
ness" said tho Captain. nOur own
Grcenbrier White Sulphur Springs has
long been justly famed for curing liver
and kidney troubles-and unexcelled as
stomachic. The baths of the Arkan-
sas Hot Springs and the waters Of Carls-
bad In Austria, have a world wide repu-
tatlon for curing rheumatism, govt, and
many types of disease resulting from
impure blood, while tho tonic altcra-
i've erect OF the Saratoga waters are
generally admitted.
Tho efficacy of each and all these
are dependent mainly upon the direct
use, externally and internally, of the
water itself as the remedial agent. Yet
they do not constitute 'sanatoriums'
In the full and proper sense of that
term. The word literally means con.
ducivc to health, and sanatorium
proper is an institution organized ex-
pressly for tho treatment of invalids:
where regular hours, regular habits, ap-
propriatc diet, systematic application
of water cure by local and general
baths, skilled medical attention to
watch and treat every varying symp-
tom; and under such guidance the iu-
dicious use of Moliere baths. Turkish
baths, massage treatment, and static
and feradic electricity. The combining
of these curative remedies Constitute q
sanatorium. Their practical use is to
weaken the hold of disease and to
strengthen the system, not only to pre-
vent the progress CT disease. but so as
to enable the physical powers to assert
a controlling influence, and regain their
normal condition.
Upon the crest OF tho hill just this
side OF tho Moomaw Spring, upon tho
lands Of the Virginia Land Company, is
an admirable site for n sanatorium,
commanding view equal to any in the
country-so elevated as to be peculiarly
healthful-with almost unlimited water
at command, far enough removed from
the city to be quiet and restful, yet near
enough for business men to locate their
families and enjoy all tho benefits of
such homo. 1t would be an admirable
location, while Roanoke is the best place
within my knowledge to command an
influx OF guests throughout the year.
Being Tie gateway between north and
south and northwest and southeast and
thousands annually passing in search of
healthful resorts, it offers facilities and
inducements rarely met with for such
an establishment
jackson Sanatorium has now fully
fifty guests, and will average that num-
Der throughout the whole year, and for
eight months probably will average 400
visltors;a moments reflection will assure
you how great and continuously increas-
ing an establishment bringing to us for
months at time, hundreds of intelli-
gent people from every section OF Cur
country-from Canada and Europe,
would prove to tho prosperity of our
city and section. From the best infor-
nation obtainable, know no invest
ment likely to prove more surely and
permanently remunerative than a we'll
equipped and we'll conducted sanator-
ium.
ITO erect buildings. properly equip
and furnish them for ESQ guests, will
cost not exceeding 5000, 600
At Jackson the average cost pcr
guest exclusive of very moderate med
zeal fees) is $3.50 per week, or s., 500
per week for 200 guests. Leaving
surely more than $40 o per week net
profit. after dcducting interest on CAPT
tai, insurance, cost of employees board,
and all other expenses.
There is only one similar institute
in the South, land it is on smaller
scale,) at Asheville, y. G. 1t is an as
surcd success, having had demands for
accommodation beyond it's limit since
first established. and it is owned by
former partner of jackson Sanatorium
DR.. Jackson, the son of the founder of
this place, and a man of great intelli-
gence, is now with his wife travelling
South, and from what | hear, disposed
to think very favorably of establishing
branch or kindred institution, some
where South"
Washington Notes
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