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To: neverdem

The County “Farm” was turned into a park many decades ago.


10 posted on 10/26/2013 3:21:31 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Paladin2

“In 1876, the County Commissioners reported “Not only does the best financial interest of the county demand, but humanity also dictates the true policy that the wards of the County shall be kept at the Almshouse. It is a mistake to suppose that it is either generosity or good judgment to encourage the pauper to rather receive a meager weekly allowance that cannot suitably feed, or warm, or clothe him, than to go to the Almshouse, where he is sure to have plenty of food, warm shelter, comfortable clothing and kindly care, at no increased expense to the County. We feel that the people of Cheshire County have, through their agents, prepared a good home for their paupers, and we earnestly invite inspection of the same.”


11 posted on 10/26/2013 3:23:43 PM PDT by Paladin2
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