The journal of prison discipline and philanthropy (New series, No. 57), March, 1918Pennsylvania Prison Society
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The journal of prison discipline and philanthropy (New series, No. 57), March, 1918
Pennsylvania Prison Society
Charities -- Periodicals; Prisons -- Periodicals
His estimate of the daily cost for each inmate is only 16 cents and
thus indicates that a considerable variety may be served without undue
expense. It is not intended that any purveyor may follow the exact
program, but his suggestions are highly interesting.
BILL OF FARE FOR ONE WEEK FOR AN INSTITUTION OF 1,000 INMATES
BY HENRY C. EYMAN, Superintendent Ohio State Hospital, Massillon, Ohio.
SUNDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Items Amount Cost
Baked beans 150 lbs. (raw) $11.75
With pork 50 lbs. 11.00
Evaporated fruit 90 lbs. 9.45
Bread 80 loaves 4.40
Butter 25 lbs. 12.50
Milk 480 lbs. 14.40
Coffee 8 lbs. .96
Sugar 9 lbs. .75
DINNER.
Roast pork 300 lbs. 66.00
Gravy 10 lbs. .50
Potatoes 5 bushels 6.25
Bread 80 loaves 4.40
Pie 29.50
Coffee 6 lbs. .72
Tea 2 lbs. .48
Sugar 9 lbs. .75
SUPPER.
Tapioca pudding 5.85
Hot biscuit 6.00
Syrup 4.00
Butter 25 lbs. 12.50
Tea 2 lbs. .48
Sugar 9 lbs. .75
Milk 480 lbs. 14.40
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Total cost Sunday for 1,000 inmates $217.79
Approximate cost for each inmate 21⅘ cents
Food value for each inmate, 2,700 calories.
MONDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Items Amount Cost
Evaporated fruit 90 lbs. $ 9.45
Oatmeal 71 lbs. 3.20
Bread 80 loaves 4.40
Butter 25 lbs. 12.50
Milk 480 lbs. 14.40
Coffee 8 lbs. .96
Sugar 9 lbs. .75
DINNER.
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