The Keene (Tex.) Sanitarium
By Clarence Santee
This institution, which has been open a number of years under different managements, was, about one year ago, taken in charge by the Texas Conference. Soon after the close of the General Conference, Dr. D. C. Ross and his wife accepted an invitation to take the management, and during the last two months there has been a general renovation of the building, which is a substantial three-story structure, with broad verandas along the whole front of the first and second floors. The grounds are broad and pleasant, separating the sanitarium from close contact with other buildings. There is one remarkable feature about this part of Texas: it is the cool, refreshing wind that blows softly during the heat of the day. It reminds me of the coast winds of southern California. This is certainly a blessing to patients who come to this place, and adds much to the natural advantages for rapid recovery. We believe that we have a competent, God-fearing physician. His wife also has had many years' experience as a nurse, having conducted treatment rooms with her brother, at Santa Barbara, Cal. The nurses have an experience in the truth, which brings the blessing of God upon their labors. We can recommend this as a place to regain health. A good work is being done. If all our people would recommend these institutions to those in need of medical aid, they would soon be filling the place God designed them to occupy. Some would also be delivered from unprincipled men, who, by the use of opiates in some form to deaden pain and deceive the patient as to his real condition, create an appetite that has enslaved many, and at the same time weakened the mental power to resist.