The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-03-15
INDIAN SCHOOL
WELL KEPT
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we'll clothed. The boys have WOO.
E. en- uniforms (of the U. S. Arm,
y grade o. d., other heavy and sci
1t viceable grades for work clothes
L good mittens, %overshoes and I'm
derwear. In addition, some Indian
children who have the means are
also permitted to buy fancy shoes
} or clothing if they so wish.
The girls are provided with
heavy blue dresses, heavy sweat
ers and overshoes, also house
, dresses of usual practical mater
ials. In fact, they are completely
and we'll dressed for all ordinary
/ needs, and in addition many of the
girls provide coats of such kind
and styles as they may want.
Good Ventilation
We find the buildings to be
of rather old construction, but in
excellent state of repair. The
girls and boys sleeping quarters
are we'll heated and ventilated,
with steel stairway fire escape that
seems ample and safe. The indi-
vidual beds are clean and well
kept. The heat is kept at a suit
able and even temperature night
and dav.
The boys and girls are housed
in separate buildings. These are
both we'll kept and supervised.
The l~avatories. bathing and toilet
facilities. while not of the most
modern types. appear to be ample.
classrooms Orderly
The classrooms are clean and
orderly and seem to be in charge
Of competent teachers. The work
done in the respective grades by
the students reflects progress and
discipline. If we make a recon-
mendation here it is in regard to
the lighting of the school rooms.
There are cross lights which are
hard on the eyes of the children.
Windows can be put on one side
of each room at little expense.
The reading library is limited. A
small amount of money would
easily remedy these minor defects.
Modern Hospital
A new modern hospital of %
beds, equipped with X-ray instru-
ment and dressing sterilizers,
large operating room, well lighted;
dressing room; complete stock of /
hospital and medical supplies, very i
complete and sanitary cooking and '
kitchen service. The ventilation, c
sun parlors, beds and linens are
among the best in this section. n
This hospital is under the direct e
supervision of DR.. c. B. Fulkerson, p
assisted by two trained nurses, Y
Mrs. Dale and Miss Ham. Both t
he doctor and the nurses are care "
lul in doing excellent work in their O
ines. This is evidenced by the t.
-ecords and the results at this =
hospital. Dr.. Fulkerson of the q
lospital staff makes a thorough n
medical examination of all the ?.
chool children twice each year, n
nd more often in cases of "
.pidemics or other emergencies. =,
charts where monthly re- ;,
lords of weights are kept show Is
healthy and normal increase of NJ
Weights from time to time. IL
We find that proper supervision q,
s given to all the details, such as
egular hours for rising, for meals, m
or play and recreation, retiring n
nd so forth. Our observations O.
re that the children at the Fort q,
eek Indian Boarding School are
ully as we'll cared for in all mat IL
.rs as any average class of white IN
hildren in our public schools. Of
We find no evidence either from CT
lquiring or otherwise, where any or
orporal or unusual punishment is
sed and any report to the con-
AIRY in our opinion does not state IN
ne facts. 10
Officials Cooperate ba
We are especially impressed to an
nd that the Fort Peck Agency Of re
Gals are anxious to furnish all CO
information and the actu- W,
facts to this committee. an
They further state that the In to
ian Department at Washington, pu
c. has never once turned down fill
~ request they have made per- no
lining to things needed for this go
.hool. l there is anything lack III.
q it is because some official in III.
large has neglected or omitted in,
place the proposition properly do
fore the Indian Department at
.ashington. O0l
In making this report we have an
ade personal investigation of the ine
.rious items involved and also aft
pplemented this information co,
tn inquiries from first-hand I'M
urces, and our findings are he.
ade accordingly. Sol
Respectfully submitted, spt
A. T. LISTUG, the
Vice Pres. 1st National Bank, thi
off Point. Du|