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The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-05
sPENCE's RECORD IS GIVEN
 AN A|R|NG

Tn a two column articles in the Se- attle Times is a review of United States Attorney Spence's record since he took office at Valdez. The article tells of the charges that have been made against the district attorney, and the grounds upon which they were made.
 Among other things. the district at torney is accused of unjustly prose cutting the Tillicum Club of Valdez for selling liquor without a license Regarding the case, Sam Blum, the we'll known merchant and banker, is quoted as saying that the only req son for the prosecutions were that o. P. Hubbard dominated the district attorney. He says that Hubbard was sore at the club and took this means of getting revenge, using the district attorney as a tool.
 Another charge is that the official prosecuted the Valdez camp of the Arctic Brotherhood of which organi- zation former President William H. Taft, ex-Governor William Sulzer, of New York, ex-Secretary of the Navy Nagel, and others, are members.
 The article also describes Spences disloyalty to the Democratic party in not fighting against the Republicans It charges him with more friendship for Delegate Wickersham than is be- coming a good Democrat.
 The Times says that the Valdez dis trict attorney was responsible for an- noyance to the people of the interior,
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-05
PANAMA CANA 1 MAKES GOOD SHOWING
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A detailed account of the operation and maintenance of the Panama Canal during the first ten months and half after, It's opening to commerce in August, 1914, Is given in the annual report of Governor Goethals, of the Canal Zone. just made public Final construction work just prior to the canals opening also is described in the report, which embraces the fiscal year ending June 30 last, prior to the earth slide which blocked the chan nel.
 Between August 15, 1914, and June 30, 1915. 53O vessels, representing a net Panama Canal tonnage of 1884. FPS, and cargo tonnage of 2,125, 735 were passed through from Atlantic to Pacific, and 55S vessels, representing a Panama Canal tonnage of 1,s5s,301i and cargo tonnage of 2,844. .O57. from Pacific to Atlantic, making a total of 1 r3S vessels with net canal tonnage of 8.s43,035 and a cargo tonnage of 4969,792. During the period three minor slides interrupted traffic, the channel being closed from October, 14 to 20 and October 31 to Novem- ber 4, 1914. and March to 10, 1915.
 Of the S394,399,149 appropriated by. Congress to June 30 last. the report states that $14,6S9,S73 has been spent on Notifications; S75O,OOO to cover three annual payments to the Repub4 lie of Panama; $6,440.0O0 for the ops eration of the civil government of the Canal Zone for the fiscal year 1916, $4.2S9 156 for the operation and main tenance of the canal to the end of the fiscal year 1915, while stock on hand aggregates $2,225,00O, leaving s365,- l 999116 appropriated for the actual construction of the canal and it's ad- l iuncts.
 Two million dollars of this was in- vested in colIiers. and $6,563,067 was returned to the treasury department up to the close of the fiscal year 1915 as miscellaneous receipts. leaving 57,436.04S as the net amount ex- pended for the canal, including the amount available for work still in pro gress. A drydock, two coaling sta tions and terminal piers. not included in these figures, are yet to be con- structed
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-05
PLENTY OF FUNDS
 TERRITORIAL
 SCHOOLS kA.

The Nelson school fund of the ter Titory is holding out much better than expected when the estimates for 1915 were footed up. All schools are to run the full nine months with the exception of the Eagle River, Anchor age and Kasaan. The latter three are new districts established during the past summer, and for a time it was thought funds to open schools there would not be available. At the governors office it was said that all schools are running and that so far it has proven unnecessary to touch any of the s15,0OO received from the forest service as the school fund of the forest service money turned over to the territory,
 The Anchorage school has been opened and is to run for a term of eight months. This was made pos sjbIe by the railroad commission, which arranged for the housing of the school. If the territory had been forced to provide school building the school could not have been open ed this term. The Eagle River school was opened under the same condition, the settlers in that section providing the building. The Eagle River dis trict has been allowed funds for eight months of school. Expenditures were authorized to cover the expen- ses of five months of school at Ka- saan. This was the last district formed and for a long time no funds were available to open the school. Mendenhall was authorized to hold school for five months with the pro viso that If an increased attendance could be shown at the end of three months the full nine months term would be authorized. The showing of increased attendance has been made and the directors were authorized to continue the school for the full nine months.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-05

in that, by closing the Valdez club, the Panama club was also forced to close. It's bar.
 The fight that is being waged against the district attorney was set out fully, every move that the machine men of the territory aare making having been set forth.
 In conclusion, it is said that the district attorney will have a hard time explaining satisfactorily many of the charges that are made against him.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-05
SPECIAL WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 SHOW.

A big five act feature, written by Bret Harte, produced by the World Film Corporation, in which Howard Estabrook and Barbara Tennant play the leads, will be shown at the Elm press Theatre Wednesday night
 MLISS is one of the big pictures of the season. Don't forget the date - WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-05

MASONIC MEETING TONIGHT. A meeting of Mt Mckinley Lodge No. 1s3, F. & A. NJ, will be held to- night at 7:30 o'clock.
 H. A. SLATER, W. NJ. F. F. MEDLEY, Secretary.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-05

The Blum. o'Neill Company is to- day placing, handsome electric sign in front of their Front Street store
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-05

All the music of all the world Columbia Records. F.. A. Hegg, Agent.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-05

F. A. HEGG, agent Columbia Graphophones and Records.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-05

One-fourth off on fancy china at the Blum, O'Neill Go.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-05

One-fourth off on fancy china at the Blum. O'Neill Co.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-05

Witty job printing at the Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-05

E. F. MEDLEY, Secretary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13
City. Epworth League
 Tnion Meets Tuesday.

The City Epworth League union will be entertained by the league of the First Methodist church Tuesday evening, February 15, when the follow ing program will be rendered: Devotional service conducted by Rev H. F. Buehler. Piano, solo, Mrs Charles Whyte.
 Some facts about Washington lrv- ing, Fred LeLaurin.
 Vocal solo, Mrs. S. F. Hines.
 Setting of Rip Van Winkle," w. B. Hicks.
 Characteristics of Rip Van Winkle Rev. M A. Waldrip.
 Rip Van Wrinkles Mountain Ramble Miss Pearl Burks.
 The Awakening and the Story's End ing. Miss Ida Robertson.
 Violin solo, Miss Mamie Farrar.
 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Miss Hattie Rurford.
 Vocal selection, Hawley quartet.
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SOCIAL CALENDAR.
Monday.

Monday. Ladies' Missionary society, First NJ. E. church, D. m. : Young Ladies guild of Trinity church, with Mrs. Y. E. Griifen. 2:30 D. m.
 Young Ladies' society, First Pres hyterian church, with Mrs R. 5. Cher ny, 2:3G p. m. Carr Memorial church Valentine social, Rev. J. R. Rushing's home, $ p. m. East Pine Bluff Civic league, with Mrs. Frank Warriner, 2:30 D. 'n.
 Tuesday. Valentine social, B. Y. P. U. of First Baptist church, with MT. and Mrs. F. w. Otey. City Epworth league social, at First M. E. church.
 Riverside s. l. A. Valentine social with Mrs. Curlil. :: Reception by Mrs. Adam Robinson complimentary to Miss Annie Robin son, 3 to p. m.
 Mrs. w. A. Waldrip's luncheon to Sesame club, 1 D. m. Ladies' Auxiliary to B. R. T., K. of P. hall, 2:30 p. m.
 Ladies' Auxiliary to Machinists, La ber temple, 3 p. m.
 Wednesday. Local Nine bridge, Hotel Pines.
 Thursday. Royal Neighbors, Fraternity hall 7:30 p. m.
 Friday. T. T. club dance, Hotel Jefferson Sorosis society, High school. Pi Psi society, High school. Senior society, Sixth Avenue school
 Saturday. 's Washington's birthday social, al library story hour. 2:30 P. m.
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, Delightful Party As
 Rirthday Celebration.

Miss Etta Piper entertained few Of her friends Friday avening, at the home of her parents, IDA PennsEl- vania street, at a par!tv n ceicSla- ton of her sixteenth birthday. lhe evening was delightfully."- spent with games and music. and de''ei"ds re- treatments were served
 Those present we're:
 Misses Opal 'Yaney. Ma"sle Yaney' Ethyl Wallace, Clarice Wallace, lla Mae Hamilton, Rose Ponder, Irene 'Hestand, Jewell Ball, Helen Ware, Lottie kilgore,| Jessie Prescott, S.ella Piper, ;:Etta Piper and Fay Piper; lMessrs. Irwin Elkins. Herbert Wal lace, Floyd Trammell, Claud Little Burley Gray, Robert Davis, levin Davis, Levin Davis, Bryant Axel, Clyde Taylor, Mccarthy, Herman Herring, Jake Woods, James. Wlg- gington, T. D. Hyde, Dock Cutreil' Luther Wooten, Mir. and Mrs. .J. M' Piper. MT. and Mrs. R. M. wallace.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

home Of her parents, MT. and Mrs. c. D. Clark, 1512 Pine street. After the semi-monthly business session, vari- oIs outdoor games were en5oyed and later delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Each guest souvenir.
 Those present were Miss Ella Hum Howell, eFrances Hardy. Virginia Will kins. Elizabeth Caldwell, Frances Coleman, Lena Deaver, ,Myra Lee Johns, Edna Earl Brewster, Gather inc Wiles, Linda Wiles, Dorothy Clark, "Gip" Clark.
 Mrs. John Purcell has returned to her home at Furth, after delight full visit here with Mrs. R. Carnahan.
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Valentine Party by EpMOrth League.

The Epworth League of the Carr Memorial church will entertain at a Valentine part vat the home of Rev J. w. Rusing, ,e610 Dakota street, Mon- day. evening, when the following pro- gram will be rendered:
 Piano solo. Miss Agnes Barbler.
 Reading, Miss Jessie Reed.
 Reading, Miss Clara Hicks.
 Piano solo, Miss Florence Thaine. Reading Miss Mildred Goshorn. Piano solo. Mrs. Spikes.
 Piano solo, Miss Theresa Scheu. Violin solo, Virgil Howard.
 Piano solo, Miss Maudie Howard. Vocal solo, Miss Myrtle Green.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13
POllyanna Club Has EntGyable Session.

The Pollyanna club held a delight full session yes erday afternoon, with
 business session. pink and green were
 ~lected as the club colors. and the committee to select the design for the club Din was appointed. Misses Nan
 nle Farrar, Emily Russell and Bessio Rose.
 During the enjoyable social session, a floral contest was held, Miss Fran cis Andrews being awarded first prize and Miss Frances Lake the sec ond prize. Delicious refreshments were served.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13
Re Y. P. |. To Held Valentine Social.

The B. Y, P. U. of the Frs Baptist church will hold a Valentine social Tuesday evening, at the home of MT. and Mrs. E. w. Otey, 421 West Sixth avenue president c. A. Van Horten announces that not only the members of the B. Y. P. L., but all the young people of the church, are expected to be in attendance. A delightful pro- gram f entertainment has been ar ranged for the affair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

MT. and Mrs. Edgar J. Bloom of Oklahoma City, okla, who have been the guests of their son, Ira Blocm, and other relatives here, left yester- day for Dallas, Texas, and other points in that section, for Visits with relatives and friends before they re- turn to their home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

The East Pine Bluff Civic league Will meet Monday afternoon at 2:30
 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Frank
 Warriner, 1921 East Second avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

Miss Elsie Miller returned yesterday to her home at Jonesboro, after an enjoyable visit here with Miss Der nice Roster.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13
Moody Caruthers
 Has Birthday Party.

iMcody Caruthers, son of Dr. ana Mrs. C. K. Caruthers. celebrated ms fifth birthday annivkrsary Friday afternoon, with party to his friends who live near his home. The agar was thoroughly enjoyed ny the lltlle
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

The Young. Ladies' society of the First Presbyterian church will meet Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. R. S. Cherry.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

Fittsburs some time in March Mrs. Sullivan and her daughter have been he guests of MT. and Mrs. Richard Davis at Pittsburg for the past sev- eral months.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

Mrs. Roy Hudson ~rehlrned yester- day to her home at Stuttgart, after "a visit here with her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. E. Clark. Y
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

Mrs. T. l.. Adams of Faith arrived yesterday fer visit with her sister,
 Mrs. J. J. Sullivan. at her home on
 the Sulphur Springs road.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13
Sulliyan--Kennedy Wedding Engagement.

Mrs. Carrie Sullivan announces the engagement and approaching mar riage of her daughter, Miss Eun1ce, to Harvey B. Kennedy of Pittsburg, Kansas, the nuptials to take place at
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

ed at a delightful Valentine party Friday evening, at their home at sul- phur Springs. The decorations were all reasonable, consisting of valeh- tines and hearts. Enjoyable games were played and tempting refresh ments were served during the even ing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

ret Unsell have gone to Bearden, for a visit with Mrs. Unsell's mother Mrs. M. J. Harrison.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

Miss Juanita' Buster of King;;and is the guest here of Miss Cora Niven, for a few days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

Circle No. ? of the Lakeside Mis- sionary society met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. c. Watson, and elected the following officers Mrs. w. c. watson, captain; Mrs. F.
 A Whelan, secretary; Mrs. s. c, Farrar, treasurer. Seventeen men bers were present. who enjoyed deli cious refreshments after the meeting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13
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f2lks, there being games of all kinds and delicious refreshments. The decorations were in the Valentine spirit, being hearts principally, and the cake was ornamented in Keeping.
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Mrs. Annie Leaks has returned to here with Mrs. H. B. Williams.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13
Medal Contests Today 1t Sulphur Springs.

The following program has beeh pre- pared for the gold and silver medal contests to be held at o'cl9ci thls afternoon at Sulphur Springs, , under the auspices cf the Loya. Temperance Legion:
 For the first contest, silver medal prize:
 What the Temperance Cause Has Done for John and l''. A. G. Russell .Jr.
 "Tne Temperance Call," Marguer- ite Ingram.
 "A Promis,' Verdis Ferguson. "Bcoze Is Gone,' Rudy Cary. Nobody Knows" Trebor Ferguson
 For the second contest, silver medal prize:
 What Is It To You?" Henry Petty
 "The Lesson Tommy Learned" Irene Todd.
 "A Threat From Little Tommy Alclede Ferguson.
 'The Water Wagcn,' .Jeannette Williams.
 Papa Does,' Forrest Todd.
 Tor the third contest. gold medal prize: "Arkansaw Is Dry" Frank Petty. 1Ou Odu | Collc III, SlI, Llllltn Russell
 'The Little Boys Plea," Steward Petty.
 "No Cigarettes For Me-" D. c. Hanna, Winnie Watson, Claude Todd
 Between the contests, the follow ing numbers will be rendered: Song. by the children.
 Reading, Miss Nellie Mcdonald. 1nstrum ental duet, Esther Collier and Will Watson. Recitation, My Little White Bas- ket,' Betty Chadwick, winner of a gold medal. | Song by the children
 Selection by the congregation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13
Valentine Social H. ns- sIo IToc

Valentine Social
 by Riverside Ladies. 2
 The Riverside School Improvement association. will entertain at Valen- tine social at the home of Mrs. Curlin 2105 East Barraque street, Tuesday night, with an enjoyable program and delicious refreshments will be served.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

The John McAlmont chapter, D. A. R.. held an interesting and enjoyable session yesterday at the home of Mrs. R. B. Lee, with Mrs. T. H. Collier as hostess. An interesting program was carried cut, and there was en- joyable discussion of the forthcom- refreshments Ewere served.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

Miss Erin Horsley is improving after a severe attack of la grippe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

Mrs. R. E. Unsell and Miss Marga'
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Local Nine Bridge
 Pians Ire Perfected.

Plans have been peFFecTeli for the big bridge party to b: given Wesdnes- day afternoon, February r., by the local nine of inc state federation of WCmen's clubs, and the indications are manifeld there will l. most delightful entertainmens prov ded all those in attendance.
 Bridge and "500" will he the games, there will le an interesting and pleasing musical and literary pro- will be served. The committees in charge of the details Of 1l,a affairs have all virtually completed :ne ar engagements, and are ready for ne ent rtainment itself
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

Jolly Ten Club Has Pleasant Meeting.
 Little Miss Dorothy Clark yester- day afternoon entertained the mem- ters of the Jolly Ten club, at the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will meet in regular session Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at K o. P hall.
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Our Shoe Departm t

tNhere the better shoes come froml is now in the rear of the store, where we have more room 10 serve you by more modern meth ods.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

med in braids, but tons and leather, with handsome gir- dle and yoke effects. The Skirts are full and flaring. Our prices range at
 Qc GE Qo0 YUuJJ TW YJV
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Millinery for
 Spring g

Just received, q lIondred Hats or more, and il would be hardly just to say they are beautiful for they arc
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-13

dav;ul Val o Q striking lust at the new Spring StS Dresses and Millinery will be sufficient show
 I'nf something No of to olrc of mater to c}nloSaf
 DON'T FAIL TO COME TOMORROW.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-05
Billy Bunny and His Friends

One morning, oh. so, early. Billy
Bunny was looking out from the Old
Brier Patch when whom should he see
but Daddy Fox. Thru the Old Snake
Fence he could just see Daddy Foxs
head peeking out from behind the DIG
chestnut tree. Now Billy Bunny knew
that Daddy Fox was not there for any
good purpose. No, sir! Whenever
Daddy Fox was arouN there was sure
to be trouble. So Billy Bunny popped
back into his burrow and told Mrs.
Bunny.
well, you keep a lookout from the
front DOOR she said. and III keep
lookout from the back door. II Daddy
Fox thinks he's. going to get the bet
ter Of the Bunny family he's very much
mistaken" And Mrs. Bunny gave ner
head jerk and twinkled her pink nose
to catch as nell Of Daddy Fox.
"Oh. how hate that dreadful Daddy
Fox!' she cried II wish your father
and brother hadn't gone out SO early
this morning
Billy Bunny hoped back to the front
door of the burrow and looked over 10
the Friendly Forest. But, oh, dear me!
lust then up jumped Daddy Fox rlgnt
8 in from of him. q sd : .3 - -
Good morning. Billy. said DADDY
Fox. licking his lips with his great red
tongue, 'and how Is my little fat bunny
this. morning 80
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-05
THE sNoWeALL.

The SNOWFALL is cold, cisagreeable
object which ID manufactures by the
light hearted school boy 4 is then
used to puncture people ..lo have
never harmed him in thou r , word or
deed. 1t is more deadly ....-sile than
the bit Of gossip which l. called with
several home made additions.
The SNOWFALL IS almost always made
in the winter time, owing to the
abundance of raw material 1t is made
OF equal parts of snow and ice water,
and when deposited in forceful and
scientific manner on the neck of an
innocent pedestrian will change the
current OF his thought with great
rapidly. There are few things more
disconcerting in a life full of perplexi-
ties than to receive water soaked
SNOWFALL just below the Jeff ear while
wrapped in meditation and ankle
length under clothes.
the SNOWFALL is often used for puf-
poses OF revenge. Many male high
school teacher has started homeward
at the close of the afternoon session,
full OF peace and good Will to all men.
only to be pierced in the small Of the
back by some vindictiye urchin who had
carefully worked handful of rock into
the SNOWFALL. This Isl one reason why
so many young men become tired OF
teaching school and secrete themselves
behind the counter.
Snowballs are not made In the south
or on the Pacific slope to any great
extent. but they are popular insti-
tution In ATTITUDES where people have
10 build Easements for the therm-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-05
SOME, SW'EET DAY.
T\yatcrtho ssJstvs,s = srys.,,,,,,

= i
Iowa is slow about going into debt.
We have bond issues for county build
ings. for schcc!l ss;;::....a..ss FOR munich
pal improvements ana think nothing
about it. we approveSof the plan. But
when they talk of bond issues for per-
manent roads, which are about as nee
essary as the other things. we hold up
our hands in horror at the thought.
Why? That can not be explained, but
we do. The people of California at the
recent election voted a bond issue of
lo,oOo,o00 more for paved roads. They
VIII be Twenty-Five years paying tho
bonds, but they will have the roads all
this time. Iowa spends sls,oo0,oOo per
year on roads and what has Iowao Yet
at present a bond issue proposition in
this state would proba bly, be defeated.
New Jersey voted $1,000, 000 bond issue
for paved roads and guaranteed the
auto license tax in payment of same
They viii have the roads Immediately,
while Iowa will be Spending its $4,000
geo per year auto Incense money for
seraping the dirt from the sides of the
roads and piling it in. the center once
year
Iowa Is slow but it has good eye
sight and--~ili one day see. Men are
oeteated for office on right issue but
tie right issue is never defeated. When
the people are ready for it, the reform.
following the real reformfr. comes
along and wins
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-05
UTOPIA AND MARsHALLTOWN

Four hundred years ago Sir Thomas
Moore wrote a book WHICH has lived
since Utopia" 1t was printed at
Louvain in latin in the year 1915. II
was as marvellous a work OF fiction as
Jules verne's conception of subma~
rine vessel which should do its TWEEN
" Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" "
More so indeed for It foresaw much
that has not vet come to pass but
which we await in confidence The story
is of the Imaginary island OF Utopia"
told by mythical voyager with Amer
icus vespicius on his fourth voyage.
Mere fiction of 400 years ago is COM
ing true in Marshalltown today. bind
ing the dreamer Of 1916 to the doer Of
1915. Listen to what Moore built in
Utopia 400 Years ago in air that we are
building In stone and brick and gran
lite in Marshalltown 400 years later:
They have public hospitals provided
so furnished and stored with all things
that are convenient for the ease and
recovery Of the sick and those that are
put in them are looked after with such
tender care that there Is scarce one
who does not choose to go thither than
to lie sick at home. Contagious wards
are furnished far from the rest"
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