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Show Utah Hot Springs Where the Sick Are Healed 1 l by Wonderful Medicinal Properties ol Water I r' - ijfl H SPRINGS WERE USED BY THE INDIANS LONG BEFORE THE WHITES CAME TO UTAH AND MEMBERS OF DISTANT TRIBES I x LEARNING OF THE CURATIVE VIRTUES OF THE BATHS, MADE VISITS TO THE POOLS MODERN SANITARIUM, WITH PHYSI- 1 IANS IN ATTENDANCE, OFFERS EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE AFFLICTED HUNDREDS CURED ELECTRIC CARS I 1 AFFORD THE BEST OF TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM OGDEN IMPROVEMENTS ARE BEING MADE. I 1 i i - 3 in M,BwJKH MBuJB 1 JHE UTAH HOT SPRINGS SANITARIUM, HOT SPRINGS, UTAH I Situated eight miles north of Ogden at the base of a most picturesque section sec-tion of the rugged Va6atch range of J mountains and at the samt time resting rest-ing on the level plain that stretches for several miles to the shores of the i Great Salt Lake, is the Utah Hot Springs, a pleasure and health resort, frequented not only by Utah people during the last 30 years, but also by tourists coming from long distances to be relieved of ailments by the magic waters for which the place Is famous. The oldest inhabitants tell that the numerous thermal springs were visited visit-ed by the Indians long before any attempt at-tempt was made by white men to pipe the water to pools where the waters could be more conveniently used and the remarkable effects of the 'medicine" water upon the Indians who were 111 brought otherB from tribes farther away It was the tales of health-giving waters, as related bv the Indians, that lead the pioneers to Investigate its possibilities and there soon was built a resort. From the base of the rugged mountains moun-tains the water bubbles forth In steamlug streams at a temperature o'i from 131 to 144 degrees Fahrenheit. The water Is far too warm for bathing bath-ing purposes as it comes from the ground. In fact It is scalding as many of the unwise who have thrust hands Into the water can testify Even as it pours Into the pools after traveling several hundred feet through pIpeB, the temperature is still high and must be tempered by the surrounding air before bathtng is comfortable. The large picturesque sanitarium building has fourteen concrete pools of various sizes Into which day and uight pour the waters from the hot springs. To meet the various demands de-mands to which the water Is put, the water in the pools is of various temperatures tem-peratures For those who desire the pleasure of water sports In water that Is not so warm as to prove weakening when exercise Is indulged in, there is the large outdoor pool with all the apparatus necessary to the enjoyment enjoy-ment of the swimmer. The water varies from two feet to a depth that permits of high diving. At the same time the novice may enjoy en-joy the water In the shallow sections With the health-giving properties of the water, combined with the pure mountain air and sunshine, there are jimple opportunities for Increasing oue's stock of health while splashing In the outside pool In the general bathing department of the Institution are two large indoor in-door pools and a number of private j pools These pools vary In tempera ture to meet the demands of the patrons. The first Indoor pool permits per-mits of aquatic sports during the entire en-tire year, for, while the weather may be cold without, the water and tern perature of the air within Is pleasant. pleas-ant. The second large pool contain water of a slightly higher temperature tempera-ture suitable for general health bathing. bath-ing. This pool is patronized to a great extent by regular patrons who visit the springs at regular intervals from Ogden and surrounding cities For patients afflicted with such diseases as rheumatism, gout, swollen swol-len and stiff Joints, contracted muscles, mus-cles, kidney, stomach and liver trouble trou-ble there Is a special department ol the snnitarium A skilled physician Is In charge of the department. The 1 cures are wrought by means of various va-rious baths, massage and In fact all the accepted practices of hydro-therapy. As a result of the splendid results re-sults achieved, the place is becoming famous throughout the United States A comparison of the following analysis an-alysis of the Utah springs with those of Europe and this country will show ' the similarity: ' Solids Grains Per Gallon. Silica 2.687 Alumina "234 Calcium Sulphate 18.074 Calcium Chloride 170.498 Postassium Chloride 97 741 Sodium Chloride 1053.476 Magnesium Chloride 1 067 Magnesium Carbonate J1.776 Total Amount 1355 55' Carbonic Acid gas. cubic Inch. 37.-185. 37.-185. Temperature, 131 to 144. Degrees De-grees fahr. Organic matter (Algae) large amount. In great part, the cures are due to the medicinal effects of the water properly applied, but the surroundings , enjoyed by the patients no doubt have much to do with the health restoration. restora-tion. Extending for several hundred feet along the oast side of the building. build-ing. Is the balcony upon which those undergoing treatment can enjoy the cool mountain breeze and scenery There are ample accommodations In the hotel and cafe departments. The management Is well aware that proper prop-er surroundings and good feeding are absolutely necessary to health Care j Is taken of those too crippled to walk. Rooms for such persons are reserved on the lower floor that makes possi-Ole possi-Ole the comfortable movement of the patients to the baths In wheel chairs. The grounds surrounding the hotel building are being parked and flowers flow-ers will be planted There Is at present pres-ent a grove of aspen trees between the building and the mountains. The grove Is used as picnic and pleasure grounds. There is also a large dance hall on the grounds and dancing has been Inaugurated as a regular amusement. Because of Its location on the line of the Ogden Rapid Transit company and the Oregon Short Line railroad, within a few minutes ride of Ogden. the place Is becoming one of the most popular pleasure resorts. Already the fame of the springs has extended to all parts of the United States and each year brings more strangem to Ha doors. |