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Mercy Hospital - Portland Hospitals Before Mercy

"… the poor could receive some degree of care in the almshouse. Eye and Ear Infirmary, Portland, ca."

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Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"The city operated a city hospital, almshouse (which provided housing and daily meals), and a city farm in an effort to care for and meet the needs of…"