Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 April 1906 — PEOPLE NOW ARE WELL FED [ARTICLE]

PEOPLE NOW ARE WELL FED

Blankets and Tents Arriving—General Health Is Satisfactory. The people ate fed in a thoroughly business-like and systematic manner. From the water front, where the boatloads of provisions docked there is an endless procession of carts and dravs carrying food to to the scores of substations established throughout the city and the parks. At these stations food and drink, comprising bread, prepared meats and canned goods, milk and a limited amount of hot coffee, is served to ail those who apply. About 1.500 tons of provisions are being moved, daily from the water front. Large supplies of blankets, tenting and other material to provide coverings for those who have been scantily supplied heretofore are reaching the supply stations rapidly. Barracks have been completed at several points, and in these many people have found comfort and shelter against the inclemencies of the weather. The situation in the congested districts, such as Golden Gate park and the various public squares throughout the city, has been considerably relieved by the departure of many people for the points on the other side of the bay. most satisfactory.