Arizona republican., 1914-12-06

1t was founded in 1907 by the Rt.
Rev. J. w. Atwood, d. D.. Bishop of
Arizona, to care for some of the great
number, who come here in search Of
health. 1t began in a very humble
way for the entire capital amounted
to only 100000. This amount the
bishop raised among friends in the
east. A few acres of land was pur-
! chased east of the city. dining
room. kitchen, etc, erected and Il
second hand tent houses acquired.
From time to time as funds Were
available new housese We're built. and
at the present time there are about
| twenty five bungalows
| A great many Of the patients who
come to Phoenix require absolute
rest in bed in order that the disease
| may be arrested. To properly care
for bed patients in individual bunga-
| lows is very expensive. In order to
give the necessary attention to bed
| patients who came TO us it was
necessary to have building where
all could be housed. In 1910 the
corner stone of our present hospital
building was laid and in the fall of
the same year was ready for occu-
pancy. TO build and equip this hos
| pital cost in the neighbOrhOOd of
100000 and this amount was raised
| by the bishop in the east.
| At the present time we are able
to accommodate about 40 patients.
The climatic conditions in this
great southwest are ideal for the ar
rest of tuberculosis. OF all the places
the Salt River Valley is the best
But tuberculosis is not cured by eli
mate alone The three requisites are
Rest. Nourishing Food and Fresh
Air. 1t takes time, from six months
to two years. to effect a cure.
The majority of those who come
to Phoenix have limited means, and
consequently are unable to make an
extended fight. We have tried to
meet this situation and have helped
in hundreds of cases. Human lives
are more valuable than dollars, and
we have an endowment sufficient to
care for three people We usually
care for double this number entirely
free. At present we are caring for
five patients free of charge. In ad-
dition a number are cared for at less
than the regular rate.
The regular charge has been reduc-
ed to SIS per week both in the bun
galows and in the hospital. This in
Guides medical attention. nursing. and
everything but personal laundry ana
medicines. This amount is pracu-
cally cost And yet the average amount
paid per week last year was but
1913.
Our annual deficit amount to be-
tween six and eight thousand dollars.
In the last six years there has been
expended in the work $11S,725.53 as
| follows:
Current expenses ...... $l4,9 056'
Equipment and land ... 26,O2ls6
Endowment Invested1 $50. 1l,Soooo
While under the auspices of the
| Episcopal church, st. Luke's Home
has no income from the church-it is
maintained by voluntary subscriptions
It's doors are open to all as far as
funds will permit. 1t care for those
of any creed, or of no creed at all
The present financial depression
has affected us seriously. Our sup
port has been decreased to large
| extent and our reserve fund is eX-
| hausted.
We have never made public ap-
peal to the people of Phoenix Tor
funds but individuals have been sup
porters of the work since its foun-
| dation. At present the need is ur-
gent Every one can help by buying
| the Red Cross Christmas Seals, ana
by calling the attention of their
| friends to them. We want to sell
| $4,000
4, How many will you buy?
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