Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 167, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 July 1910 — Logansport. Paper is Praising the Home. [ARTICLE]

Logansport. Paper is Praising the Home.

The Logansport Tribune of Thursday contained the following write-up of the Soldiers’ Home: "The Lafayette Soldiers’ Home is making a fine record under the new board of control composed .of Messrs. Collett, Rinear, Fulwiler and McCorkle. Since Commandant Haggard assumed charge a few months ago manv improvements have been made which add greatly to the comfort and contentment of the members. The grounds, which are of great natural beauty, were never more attractive than now. All shrubbery and underbrush have been cleared away, walks and drives have been given attention and the spacious lawns are well Itept. The home buildings "stand upon a bluff more than one hundred feet high and the view in all directions is magnificent. No pleasanter spot can be found in the state and that the advantages of this borne are well understood is evident by the big number of applications for admission constantly on file before the board. A feature which appeals with force to all old soldiers and their wives is the number of cottages built by various counties, each constructed as a modern dwelling, affording to members the satisfaction of real hbme life. There are in addition separate quarters for widows, and also for old men. The home is virtually a small city of nearly 2,000 with a water works system, electric lighting plant, restuarant, barber shop, chapel, dining hall, laundry, commissary and hospital with a staff of physicians and trained nurses. The hospital building is a model in every respect, comparing favorably with the best city hospitals. It has accommodations for about 200 patients and nearly 150 beds are occupied all the time. Admirable discipline is maintained throughout the camp, such consideration being shown the members that they are glad to cooperate with the commandant and board in maintaining the high reputation which the home enjoys. Visitors always receive-a cordial welcome and buildings are open to inspection at all times. Cleanliness is insisted upon at all times and this rule is seldom violated. The food provided for the members is the best the market affords and is served in ample quantity. It is doubtful if any of the state’s benevolent institutions are more ably or economically administered than the Lafayette Soldiers’ home.”