Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-11
Carlsbad of America.

"A great WORK mas Just Deen begun nj
Hot Springs, which will, no doubt before
many years, bring thousands of people
into this section Of the country in search
of health and length of days.
The Oldest physicians in the country
have repeatedly announced TO the
world that Hot Springs, s. d., was be-
yond doubt the Carlsbad of America"
that as a natural health resort it is sur
passed by none. There has long been
felt the need here Of an institution con-
Quoted on strictly scientific principles,
where patients could be put under rigid
hygienic regulations, have their baths,
diet, exercise and other treatments ac-
curately prescribed and receive skilled
care and attention Of trained nurses
and attendants.
An institution of this kind has Just
been opened and put in charge of Of
the most proficient and experienced
physicians, who has had many years
training in the largest medical and
surgical institution in the world
DR.. Hoencs is a graduate Of the Uni
yersity Of Michigan, and has since bis
graduation had a very large and active
practice in the Sanitsrium at Battle
Mich. Here he accepted a posi-
ton next to nr. Kellogg, the supcrin-
tendent and managers and his services are
Many people come from great distances
to see him, and his patients were usually
so well pleased with his t~horoughness
in examination and treatment of their
cases that they placed more confidence
in his opinion and diagnosis than they
did in that of DR. Kellogg. To ascertain
the standing he had among his patients
at the sanitarium, one need but inquire
Of any of the gentlemen who have re-
Gently been at Battle Creek-John
Brennan, of Rapid City, Robert Copuor
and John Richie, of Hot Springs, and
others.
Eight or ten months ago the doctors
attention was first attracted TO our part
vi illt NtuiitI ilU nus nv DCCIi
studying our climate and Analysing our
waters, and has become convinced that
there is at Hot Springs an opening for a
great work. After months of considera-
ton he has finally accepted the induce
ments extended TO him to take charge of
this work. The latest and most improv-
ed appliances have been purchased, and
very complete chemical and m~icroscro-
pical laboratories will be fitted up
where water, air, milk, and other foods
will be examined. Urine, stomach
fluid, blood, pus, sputum and other
secretions, will. be analysed.
Every known means of investigating
and treating diseases will be employed.
All forms of baths and electrical treat
mants will be given when indicated.
Massage, Swedish movements, physical
culture, walking, bicycling, riding, swim
ming, ETC., will be prescribed. Special
diet will be given those who require it.
Ladies desiring the attention of a lady
physician can consult DIR. Lidia Green.
who has for several years had charge Of
the treatment room at the Evans hotel
and has made many friends in this part
of the country. Trained and educated
nurses will assist and administer the
treatments prescribed by tho physicians.
-A-aas.esirainins schonl- will also he
instituted, where young ladies and
gentlemen will be educated in anatomy
and physiology, personal and domestic
hygiene, nursing the sick, diet cooking,
assisting in operations, dressing wounds,
the nature and management of the most
common diseases, the medical use of
the most important drugs and chemicals
and the ~scientifc administration of the
treatments, baths massage, electricity,
etc. We firmly believe that the natural
conditions, which here prevail, combin-
ed with the highest skill and scientific
management Of disease, Hot Spring is
the most complete health resort in the
United States and we dare say it will
become renowned.