(&REEM (SAMLES SANATORIUM
A PLACE WHERE YOU MAY REGAIN HEALTH AND LEARN HOW TO RETAIN IT
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Next to knowing how to keep well, the best thing to know is
how to regain lost health. And one of the first things to learn
about keeping health or regaining health is to put one's self in
the proper frame of mind, to surround one's self with environment
that will be conducive to good cheer, pleasant thoughts and free
dom from anxiety. Then, with this proper environment, have the
counsel and the help of those who have made a scientific study of
the treatment of human ailments. Good health and good sense
, are two of life's greatest blessings. Both are to be acquired by, a
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rational method of living, and this rational method is to be learned
of those who have studied it as a science.
Time was when the physician compounded a "bolus," mixing
a little of about everything in the drug line, and administering it
on the principle that something in it would be good for what ailed
you. These "boluses" were about as -hard to take as it was to
endure the illness. The day of the "bolus" and cure-all is past.
The medical profession has come to recognize the necessity of ra
tional and natural living; the necessity of putting the ailing amidst
surroundings that are cheery and pleasant, then putting the system
into shape to enable nature to exert to the full her beneficent work.
In other words, the medical profession is now striving to assist
nature in her work, and, after all, nature, the natural law, is the
best method of treatment. This recognized, the medical profession
is relying less and less upon drugs, and more and more upon "get
ting back to nature;" putting the patient in the proper frame of
mind and the system into a proper condition to assimilate a regu
lated diet, improve the elimination of waste, and make the most
of the nutritious elements.
"Natural and rational living" is the keynote of the great suc
cess of "Green Gables," the Dr. Benjamin P. Bailey Sanatorium at
Lincoln. Its buildings and its grounds are all planned to empha
size this thing. "People who live here are happy," is a common
remark of those who have entered this institution for treatment.
That, in a few words, sums up the whole matter. It is the domi
nating spirit of all, from the new arrival to the most humble em
ploye. The mechanical equipment of "Green Gables" is, to be sure,
all that it can be made by securing the most improved appliances
known to medical and surgical science. But something more than
hospital or hotel accommodations are given. The ideal home life,
the restful surroundings, the atmosphere of contentment, the influ
ence of good cheer all these are utilized in re-building the broken
down system and renewing the spirit that must dominate if good
health is to be secured and retained.
"Green Gables" was established in 1901, beginning in a small
way. The valuation of the property today is upwards of $150,000.
The institution maintains a nursing corps of 30, which, is to be
increased with the opening of the new fire proof building now
nearly ready for occupancy. This new building will have forty
beautiful rooms. The buildings are to be further added to by an
addition to the Executive Building, upon which work will begin -
immediately. This addition will provide for offices, , operating
rooms, sterilizing rooms, post-operating rooms, library, etc. A
birdseye view of the buildings and grounds, will serve to give some
idea of the beautiful place Dr. Bailey has created. There are
twenty-five acres in the grounds, most of it beautifully parked and
all of it constantly undergoing further beautification. In order to
insure the freshest and best nourishment for the guests of "Green
Gables" a herd of registered milch cows is maintained, and the in
stitution has its own garden, raises its own fruit, etc. ;
"Green Gables" is located near enough to Lincoln to have all
of the conveniences afforded by a metrooplis, yet far enough away
to be wholly apart from the nerve-racking noise, the unhealthy dust
and the excitement of a metropolis. Ample street car service is
maintained, making it convenient for. those who have business with
the institution and affording rapid communication with the city.
Yet one who is taking treatment at Dr. Bailey's Sanatorium is "out
5n the country," surrounded by trees and lawns and flowers; in
spired by Nature at her best; breathing in the fresh, pure air of
restful content, and getting a new hold on life and good health. In
short, the location and every surrounding are ideal. And super
vising it all, and dedicating to its service his life and his scientific
knowledge acquired by years of experience, is Dr. Benjamin F.
Bailey. , "
One must make personal investigation to get full knowledge of
the benficent influences of "Green Gables." One must meet the
guests at their receptions, wander with them through the spacious
park, sit with them in the cozy rooms, enjoy the recreations of
the amusement room, and partake of the entertainments which are
provided by the management.
To "keep within the bounds of a newspaper article one must
omit reference to specific departments. One would like to write in
full of the operative department, the mental' department, the bath
ing department and all the other many departments. But it must ,
suffice to say that provision is made for every contingency that may
arise. Not only are the guests given renewed health and strength,
but they are taught how to retain both." They are taught right
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living and right thinking. This teaching is both oral and ob
jective. There are no shadows, no gloom, no moroseness at "Green
Gables." All is light and good cheer and hopefulness. Summed up,
it. is an ideal place in which to get well and learn how to keep
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The hospital corps is selected with a view to being in absor
lute harmony with the "ideals of Dr. Bailey. Everything moves
along with clocklike precision, yet so perfect is the routine that it
seems as if all routine were absent: The whole seems like one big,
happy family, and everyone is bent on being of service to everyone
else. It has all the requirements of -a great ' and successful sana
torium, with an utter absence of all the disagreeable and harsh
features that , are often too prominent in institutions of like char
acter. In less than ten years "Green Gables" has grown to be one
of the largest Sanatoriums in the country. It . gathers within its
fold men and women from all parts of the United States, arid in
all parts of the republic may be found men and women restored to
mental and physical health who are singing its praises. Today it
is one of the great institutions of a city famous for its great insti
tutions, and is adding much to the business life of the community.
NEBRASKA ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL.
This magnificent sample of the growing sentiment, of the com
monwealth is the offering of the great state of Nebraska to the
destitute crippled and deformed children of .the state. It was
opened for the reception of patients in 1905, and since then scores
of unfortunate little cripples have been treated, all of them ma
terially benefited and most of them cured. Many of these little
ones were deemed hopelessly crippled until examined by the skilled
surgeons in charge of the hospital, then in a few months they were
restored to overjoyed parents physically restored. Some of the
cures effected have been little short of marvelous. Little spines
sadly curved have been straightened, diseased hips and knees have
been cured, little twisted feet have been brought to normal, little
eyes have been made straight, little arms useless from birth have
been given strength and suppleness. Quietly, day after day, this
splendid sample of humanity's growing interest in humanity has
been doing its magnificent work. The best surgeons are gladly
lending their aid. Dr. Lord, the chief surgeon, is devoted to his
work, and gives to it the time arid the service that the common
wealth could scarcely purchase of a man whose first consideration
was merely financial reward. Dr. II. "Winnett Orr, the superintendent,
is also giving the hospital his devoted services. The chief recompense
of the splendid men and women into whose care is given the crip-
Died children is the opportunity to be of service to the helpless,
to see little cripples given strength, to see the roses come to little
cheeks. If the great public would only visit the hosptal and learn
at first hand of the splendid work it is accomplishing, there would
no longer be a shortage of funds; it would be supported in a way
that would allow it to work to the fullest advantage. Great as its
work is, it is handicapped by lack of room, by lack of financial
support, and scores of little ones who might be benefited are not
received because of inadequate facilities. Nebraskans ought to know
more about the Orthopedic Hospital; more about what it is doing
to make well the crippled children, who, if not given the state's
attention and care, will grow up permanently crippled and the use
fulness of their lives either discounted or destroyed.
It should be interesting to know that while the little cripples
ere being given new strength arid physical healing they are also
being educated by the state to the fullest extent possible under the
circumstances.
Nearly five hundred little cripples have been treated at the hos
pital. Ninety-five per cent of them have been benefited and a large
percentage cured. Entering the hospital helpless and without a
possible chance of an even break in the battle of life unless helped,
the children go forth with the handicap removed and given an equal
opportunity with their fellowsi It is a splendid work that the state
is doing. It is a loyal arid unselfish service that the splendid sur
geons are giving to the little human atoms that drift to the hos
pital's doors. '
THE GANOUNG INSTITUTE.
The treatment of the liquor and drug habits has been recog
nized by the medical world as a legitimate specialty for the past
few years since the cause of such morbid habits has been defi
nitely known to be the accumulation of poisons (toxins) in the
victim's system. The best treatment is the one that succeeds in
neutralizing and thoroughly eliminating those accumulated poisons
in the shortest time, with the least possible depression and loss of
strength to the patient.
Dr. Ganoung has successfully treated over 450 cases of liquor
habit, and over 100 cases of tobacco (nicotine) poisoning within the
past two years. He has gradually improved his method of treat
ing these poisoned conditions until now (judging from actual re
sults) he has the safest and surest methods of treating liquor and
drug addictons known to the medical profession. Fully 90 per
cent of the cases treated by Dr. Ganoung seem to be perfectly cured.
This is a grand showing and should receive proper recognition and
the active co-operation of all who are in any way interested in
this humane work. The local institute is the only one which has
been established to this date. But arrangements will be made, as
rapidly as possible, with local physicians in other cities outside of
Lincoln, to adopt Dr. Ganoung 's method of treatment and thus
make it more easily available to local parties who desire to take
the treatment. The Ganoung Institute is conveniently located at
145 South 11th St., and is under the local management of Mr. and
Mrs. C M. Parks, who are both well known and who have for sev
eral years been active in this line of work. Their previous experi
ence in handling this class of cases enables them to give each case
just the kind of care and attention necessary to aid the medical
treatment in quickly restoring the patient to a normal condition.
For full information and endorsements address The Ganoung
Institute Co., 145 South 11th St., Lincoln, Nebr.
Maybe that New York preacher who rushed to the defense of
J. Bruce Ismay did not have his eye on the main chance. Arid
then again, maybe he did. There are such ministers.
ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL.
Founded by the Sisters of St. Francis in 1899, St. Elizabeth's
Hospital soon took first rank among the institutions of its class in
the west. One of the largest, as well .as one of. the oldest hospitals
in Nebraska, it has kept pace with modern science in all of its equip
ment and service. The simple fact that it is managed by the Sisters
is ample evidence that those committed to its care receive the best
care and attention that it is possible to give the sick and afflicted.
One might enter into detailed description of St. Elizabeth's without
making its management nearly so clear as will the simple statement
that St. Elizabeth's is under the direct management of the good Sisters
of St. Francis. That one statement carries a wealth of welcome infor
mation to those who seek the benefits of a hospital.
St. Elizabeth's, while a Catholic institution, knows neither race
nor creed when it comes to caring for the afflicted. Those who are
able to pay for the care they receive are expected to do so; those,
who can not are given the same measure of attention and kindly
care. The greatest word in the world, "charity,'' which means
"love," is the keynote, the foundation stone, of this great institution.'-;.'
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St. Elizabeth's Hospital is located on South street, between
Tenth and Eleventh streets, and is surrounded by a handsome park.
Enjoying a car service that puts it in five minutes' ride of the business
heart of the city, it is yet out in the country, admist the big trees, in
the center of a huge lawn, and environed by a community noted for. its
high standards of living. There is no better equipped hospital in the
west, nor one which offers better advantages to the sick and afflicted.
AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Lincoln, Nebr. To the Voters of Lancaster County : I take
this way of expressing my sincere thanks to all those who by their
votes assisted me in securing the nomination to' the Legislature last
Friday. "Whether I am elected next November or not, I will always
hold in grateful remembrance the splendid endorsement accorded me
at the primaries.
- Respectfully yours,
EDWIN JEARY.
MRS. JULIUS PEPPERBUSO.
Mrs. Julius Pepperburg of this city died last Saturday after a
long illness. Her death is mourned by a large circle of friends,
who had learned to love her because of her many, womanly quali
ties. A good wife and mother has been called to her reward.