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
Pork 65 lbs. } 12.50
Cabbage 400 lbs. }
Red beets 8 bushels 8.00
Bread 80 loaves 4.40
Sugar 9 lbs. .75
Coffee 6 lbs. .72
Tea 2 lbs. .48
SUPPER.
Hot rolls 6.00
Kraut 40 gal. 4.80
Evaporated fruit 90 lbs. 9.45
Butter 25 lbs. 12.50
Tea 2 lbs. .48
Milk 480 lbs. 14.40
Sugar 9 lbs. .75
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Total cost Saturday for 1,000 inmates $150.29
Approximate cost each inmate 15 cents
Food value for each inmate, 2,730 calories.
It must be understood that in the preparation of this dietary for
a week Mr. Eyman had in mind the food necessities for the general
institution, not specializing for an establishment where men and women
are sent to repent. However, it is now recognized that a wholesome and
appetizing bill of fare should be prepared for inmates of any home or
institution in order for both health and economy. Most wardens would
cut out the Sunday pie. Something more nutritious and wholesome could
readily be substituted. The loaves of bread are reported to weigh 2
lbs. each.
Expert Opinion.
In this connection we are glad to call attention to a portion of an
editorial from the Journal of the American Medical Association for
November, 1916:
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
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