The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-04-09
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Win ample Su0lVAu6 SPdS0s "ASA
may be seen many good things Tor the
table. In the remainder of the first
door of the west wing Of the building
are the quarters Of Superintendent
]. J. McCurdy and his family, who
are caring for all the inmates and
giving each their personal attention.
These quarters consist of three rooms
and a bath, have an Excellent view OF
the surrounding district; and are
neatly and modernly equipped.
In the basement, which is under
the west wing of the building, Is to
be found the heating plant, an elect
rfc washing machine with q number
Of stationary tubs, and ample room
on the opposite side fro the storage
of vegetables of all kinds.
From the living room, a stairway,
on either side, leads to the sleeping
quarters on the second noor. Thirty
neat, airy sleeping rooms are located
on this floor, and each room has an
outside window furnishing an excel
lent view. Fire protection Is assur-
ed by the large hose on each floor,
connected with the pumping system
in the basement.
GQulpme0C IN Room.
Each room is made for one occup-
ant and is equipped with a neat and
comfortable iron bed with good
springs, ample bedding, chifonier
worthy to be in anyone's home, and
a rack for clothing. One comfortable
chair is allowed each room and as
many personal articles as desired.
One inmate had made his room quite
homelike by the addition of a Ia
vorite rug and a few choice books and
pictures. Each sleeping room Is
heated by large radiator. A room
is ASSIGNED to each inmate In much
the same manner as an up-to-date
hotel and atqpfesent tho men are TAX
ing great interest in caring for their
own rooms.
Special Department Planned
In the east wing Of the first floor
It is planned to establish depart
ment very similar to ward In hos
pital. Here will be located those
who are in need Of medical treatment
and for treating the patients whose
illness does not require flrst-rate hos
pital attention, special dressing and
administering room will be equipped
and a man attendant placed in
charge.
One room on the northwest corner
of the second floor, which commands
a beautiful view of the lake and the
city of Bemidji, is planned for sit
ting room for the ladies on account
Of the three large windows which
permit the proper amount OF light Tor
the ladies to sew or read.
In convenient locations through
out the building are four bath rooms
and toilets. On each floor Is linen
closet, on the shelves of which are
piles of spotless linen and bedding.
:@<;> Modern Barn.
In the proximity of the intirmary
f. q barn with electric lights suffi-
cfent in size to house team OF
horses, two COWS and a calf. In con-
nection with the barn is a garage
suitable for any make of car on the
market
Inmates Express Satisf" ction.
During the first week Of operation,
thirteen inmates have come to live
there and all have at once taken
new interest in life. The building
was constructed with a view to &C
comodate all who are sent there, Tor
wears to come With the number
already there and few more ex-
pected, the intirmary is none too
large.
The stranger is Immediately i'm
messed with the fact that all OF the
inmates are receiving the best of
care and attention. They are we'll
satisfied with their surroundings
many having expressed the opinion
: that this beats first-rate hotel
They are already talking gardening
and chicken raising during the sum-
mer months and are looking forward
earnestly for the warm weather that
they may enjoy the sunshine on the
large front porch and busy them
-. selves with something useful, which
viii help make the institution self
supporting. ~ q T. - -
RALPH Oracle POST . -,