Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-09-02
COUNTY FARM IS
ONE Of THE BEST
IN BADGER STATE
Patients Have Pleasant
SurrouL dings and
Receive Careful
Attention.

DO you know the county farm in this
county is one of the best in the state?
Do you know that it is constantly being
improved under the able management
and direction of Superintendent and
Mrs C. Christensen? Do you know the
farm not only produces enough prod
ducts to supply the institution but
enough is sold to placs large sum on
the credit side Of the ledger? Such is
the case.
A very brief visit to the institution
recently was one of not only pleasure
but of profit. Since our last visit num-
Der of years ago, the new buildings
have been completed and are now oc-
cuped.
They are of a superlative character
The rooms are clean, airy and conven-
lent as to arrangement.
The men and woman in the asylum
dine together in one of the new build
ings the kitchen arrangement being
strictly up to date. The clothing of each
is kept separate and the patients have
the freedom of most of the grounds un-
less for some special reason. On the
southwest has been built an immense
arbor which furnishes shade and ena-
bles the attendants to easily note the
presence of those in his or her care.
On the lawn is an arbor vitae cross
which enables those who desire to sit
out of the wind on cool days and pro
vides shade on warm days. There is an
abundance of flowers and the sweep in
front of the buildings is beautifully
parked.
By means of tunnel system the pa
tients are able to pass from one to an
other in stormy and cold weather with
out being exposed to the elements.
The tunnels also provide a place for
the pipes from the heating plant.
The laundry is in building by itself
and is busy place when the pa
tients are active with the machinery
and ironing boards. Twice q week the
work of cleansing the clothes and other
goods of the institution is done.
The chicken house is being rebuilt at
the present time as is also the machir
he'd, new concrete foundations havir G
been placed. The hens will have secre-
ted nests in which to leave their eggs.
There will be some cackling when all is
completed.
Individual Cups for Cows.
There are 1877 head of cattle on the
farm, forty of which are cows.
The cow barn is kept scrupulously
clean, the troughs and stalls often
washed and after each cow is MIXED a
record is made. If cow fails to come
up to the standard she is coaxed to-
ward the meat block. Each cow is pro-
vided with a drinking cup which ls
closed when not in use. The barn has a
system of ventilation and is electric
lighted.
The crops are fine this year and those
who go to the farm to the big picnic
on labor day will be we'll repaid.
Entertainments are frequently pro-
vided for the guests. A few evenings
ago Mr.. Briggs of New York, Mrs.
Yeomans of Chicago, Miss Julia Cady,
Mrs. E. L. Ritzenthaler and Miss
Perry of Reedsburg gave a musical
evening. The music was given on the
lawn, the patients enjoying the full
moon and the program.
Under the direction of Superinten-
dent and Mrs c. Christensen, and the
trustees of the asylum and poor com
rnissioners, H. E. Stone of Baraboo, ]
P. Kindschi of Prairie du Sac and Viii
liam Riggert of Reedsburg, the coun
ty farm is growing in usefulness. Las
year the value of the farm product
sold, not including the amount consum
ed on the farm, amounted to 81, $50. 70
This gives some idea as to how wei
the work is being done. The farm vii
he open to visitors at the time of tn,
picnic on Labor Day. Visit the count,
farm. 1t is one of the best in tn
state and one worth while seeing.