Foreign Language Press Survey

At various times we have called attention to the fact that the membership of the German Society, which has assisted so many of our countrymen during times of distress, is not in proportion to the number of Germans living in Chicago. During the last few years various means have been

The Reese Hospital. On last Tuesday (Sept. 28) ground was broken and work commenced on the Reese Hospital, which will be located on the corner of 29th St. and Cottage Pl. The establishment will consist of an executive building in the center, and wings on each flank. It will be built

The three fairs of the Alexian Brothers were very lovely and above all expectations. The financial result promises to be very satisfactory. In Baum's Pavillon today a contest will be held as to the most popular man of the Southside and the visitor will find a rare selection of all kinds of cu

The Corner Stone. (Speech by) Mr. M. M. Gerstley, in behalf of the Board of the U. H. R. A. The first Hebrew Relief Society in this city was called into existence in a strange and most peculiar manner. It was in 1854. The number of our coreligionists in this city at that t

The Hospital has been in successful running order during more than eleven months and, we hope, shall continue to merit the growing good will of the Jewish and the general public. One of our chief difficulties, however, has been with our employees. We have been compelled to make some changes f

From the annual report of this charitable institution we note: During the year 936 sick persons were taken care of, and in all 1007 taken care of. 632 were discharged as cured; 106 left the hospital in better condition; 46 discharged as incurable; 86 died; 6 were transported to other hospital

At the foot of 29th Street close to Cottage Avenue, the erection of a free dispensary has begun, for the time being open only an Tuesdays and Fridays between 8: 30 and 9:30 A.M. Doctor B. Betman will take care of internal cases and Doctor Lackner of eye and ear affections. By request these co

Jewish 158 Total 158. Protestants of all denomination 167 Roman Catholics 78 View details

Paying Charitable Total Jewish patients 1,535 4,173 5,708 Non-Jewish patients 4,191 2,922

German and German Austrian 168 American 111 Russian and Polish*Russian 61 Irish 61 View details

The Alexian Brothers have sent us their 18th annual report regarding the administration of the Alexian Hospital. According to this report, 1133 patients were admitted to the hospital during the last year. Out of this number, 362 persons paid in full, 71 paid part and 780 patients were treated

The Board of Directors of the German Hospital has sent out a call to the Germans of Chicago stressing the importance of a German hospital. Chicago with its 250,000 German residents is in need of a hospital of considerable size. We know, that every German at the sound of his mother language is

This new hospital situated in the most beautiful district of the northwest side will serve all people without discrimination as to race or color. The administration of this excellent institution is in the hands of Germany Roman Catholic Sisters, and it was built from contributions by our Germ

The management of the German Hospital held its fourth annual meeting on January 3rd, at Niehoff's Hall, 49 LaSalle Street. After reading the year's report and statements of other officials two directors were elected for a period of three years. The address was delivered by the President, Mr.

The following is a report regarding the development of the German hospital in its new home: The hospital is enjoying healthy growth and development. Numerous applications for admission are being received. Seven weeks ago we moved into our new home. About fifty patients were admitted

"It is gratifying, indeed, to be able to report that things take their usual course in the German hospital. New patients are accepted continually, and others are dismissed as healed. The angel of death also appears occasionally and demands his victims. Since the latter part of April about 80

The German Hospital, - that splendid structure on Larrabee Street, north of Webster Avenue, has been entirely completed and is worthy of inspection. It was dedicated in the spring. On the ground floor of the five story building are the free drug dispensary, the apartment of its supe

The Bethesda Messenger writes as follows about this institution, which is very close to every German in Chicago: The hospital was able to close its first year in the new home under very favorable conditions. A total of 228 patients were admitted and nursed, within its walls, and, ta

During the month of January not less than eighty patients were nursed in the German hospital. This is the largest number of patients in the hospital during any month until now. The management expects even more sick people during February, and is making preparations for them. In order to meet

The bazaar for the benefit of Augustana Hospital was concluded last Saturday at Turner Hall. The net proceeds are believed to be around $3,000. A lottery was arranged. A site donated by broker P.H.Pearson, valued at $400 was won by Miss Lottie Fried, superintendent of the hospital for many ye