The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-08-23
MOTHERS MAKE MISTAKES
Miss Ruth Epstein, Chairman of the
Publicity Committee, Shows How En-
rors of -Indulgent Parents are
Carefully Corrected by Treatment.

This is the encouraging news brought
to devotees of the infant-welfare move
ment by the latest statement issuing
from the association now maintaining
the baby-camp ON the lake shore.
| The gratifying information comes in
the report of Miss Ruth Epstein, chair
man of the publicity committee fol
"The Oaks" who has carefully in
spected the work of Miss Kewenig and
pronounced it worthy of continuation.
Gin bright airy rooms where cool
breezes from Lake Michigan blow, nine
sick little babies are being brought
back to health and happiness by the
scientific care given them under Miss
Kewenig's supervision. Little Billy
came to the hospital three weeks ago
suffering from running ear, teething
and intestinal trouble. In three weeks
, time, Billy has gained four ounces
which is quite a good deal for such
I q tiny fellow. His maladies. also
are greatly improved.
Edith and Ethel are the pride of
the hospital. They are twin baby girls
who have been suffering from a case of
overfeeding. An indulgent grandmother
gave the children a prepared food each
time they cried. Edith s and Ethel's
stomachs naturally revolted because
thew could not assimulate so much
food. Consequently the twins became
peevish, i'll, and unruly. The mother
heard Of the work of the Infant We'll
fare League and brought the children
to the hospital. lace they have he
there a great improvement has been
noticed. They smile occasionally, sleep
great deal, and have consequently
gained weight. Edith has gained ten
ounces, while Ethel has gained four
ounces. The fact that they have
had proper care and nourishment is
shown in decisive way.
Exactly opposite to overlooking is
undertaking. A little girl who lies in
crib opposite Edith and Ethel, came
to the hospital Just week ago, suffer
ing from malnuitriticn. The mother,
woman in poor circumstances, had
just come out of the hospital. The
baby had been almost starved, for the
mothers milk had not proven nutritious
and other food was given to the
child. In one week tbs baby gain
ed eleven ounces.
IA great deal of interest is being
shown by the citizens of Kenosha in
this project as gifts are constantly
coming in. Little blue chains and
''kiddie karts" add to the attractive
ness Of the hospital. The convalescing
children get the full benefit Of the out
door exercise in an enclosed space
on the grounds.
"The Junior League Girls are help
ing these little children to a bigger
and better life, by taking them out
every afternoon for a walk or for a
fine time in the sand on the beach.
The girls have proven great help
to Miss Kewenig.
An addition has been made to the
hospital. A night nurse has been en-
gagged who looks after the babies at
night. This means that che sick babies
may DC lG1b uudCl JuC ChAO VI tAS
hospital entirely. Recovering is in this
way made much surer since no fond,
but ignorant parent can now undo in
a night all the good that the nurses
have accomplished during the day.
"The work of the Infant Welfare
League will be continued this winter
as plans have already been formulated
for classes in parental care"
The rapid advancement made in the
infant welfare movement by the Keno
sha association has elected no little
complimentary comment in recent
weeks. The whole city is beginning to
see that a real work may be accom-
plished at "The Oaks" and is accord
ing the camp the support that it should
receive from council and citizens alike.
AS consequence continuation Of the
service is now demanded and assured.
This means that the city of Kenosha
will now have an all-year baby-eamp,
where little unfortunates may be given
IA chance to develop into more fortu-
nate men and women and thereby grow
to maturit-s with no grudge against
parents and friends and no handicap
in the orue1ling game of life.