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This is an archival document presented as an exhibit by the State Board of Charities under the State of New York Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission. The document provides detailed information about the St. Lawrence County Almshouse located in Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York.

Key details include:

• System: Congregate
• Administration: Keeper of Almshouse
• Capacity: 200, with 335 acres of land
• Value of products of the farm: $6,500, value of labor of inmates: $200, and receipts from sales: $1,629.79 for the year 1903.
• Average weekly per capita cost of maintenance: $1.45
• Number of inmates supported in 1903: 139, classified as state poor (18), county poor (37), city/town poor (84).
• Remaining inmates on October 1, 1903: 35, with classifications including able-bodied, elderly (over 70 years), sick/infirm, blind, and mentally defective.
• Total expenses for 1903: $10,951.62
• General Information: Notes improvements made to buildings and equipment and mentions valuable returns from the farm’s operations.

The document appears to highlight operational details and fiscal statistics of the almshouse as part of an exhibit for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, also known as the 1904 World's Fair. It is laid out in a structured and formal manner, likely serving as a report or promotional material for the exposition.

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The image is a document from the "State of New York Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission" labeled as an "Exhibit by State Board of Charities." It provides information about the St. Lawrence County Almshouse located in Canton, St. Lawrence County, NY. The document outlines various details about the institution, including:

• Name of institution: St. Lawrence County Almshouse
• Location: Canton, St. Lawrence County, NY
• System: Congregate
• Administration: Keeper of almshouse
• Fiscal control: Board of Supervisors of County
• Supervision: County Superintendent of the Poor
• Visitation and inspection: State Board of Charities
• Hospital facilities: General ward only
• Capacity: 200
• Acreage: 335
• Value of land and buildings in 1903: $94,000
• Value of labor of inmates in 1903: $200
• Value of products of farm in 1903: $6,500
• Receipts from sales in 1903: $1,629.79
• Average weekly per capita cost of maintenance in 1903: $1.45
• Average number of inmates in 1903: 40
• Total number supported during the year 1903: 139 (State poor: 18, County poor: 37, City or town poor: 84)
• Total number remaining in institution as of October 1, 1903: 35, with classifications such as able-bodied, over 70 years of age, sick or infirm, blind, and mentally defective.

The document also notes total expenses for 1903 amounting to $10,951.66 and provides general information stating that this is one of the contract State almshouses, highlighting improvements made in recent years and the valuable farm returns exceeding fifty percent of the maintenance costs.

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The image appears to be an exhibit by the State Board of Charities for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission. It provides detailed information about the St. Lawrence County Almshouse, including its capacity, value of land and buildings, value of labor of inmates, average number of inmates, and other statistics. The document also mentions that during recent years, many improvements have been made to the buildings and equipment, and a valuable farm returns over fifty per cent of the entire cost of maintenance.

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The image shows an exhibit card from the State of New York's Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission. The card provides details about the St. Lawrence County Almshouse, including its location in Canton, St. Lawrence County, NY, the system (congregate or cottage), fiscal control, visitation and inspection, capacity, value of land/buildings/labor, average weekly per capita cost of maintenance, number of inmates supported during 1903, state/county/city or town poor statistics, total expenses, and general information about improvements made to the facilities and equipment. The card aims to give an overview of the state and operations of this particular almshouse institution in 1903.

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This image shows a historical document from the State of New York's Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission. It's an exhibit form from the State Board of Charities detailing information about the St. Lawrence County almshouse located in Canton, NY in 1903.

The document provides detailed administrative and statistical information about the facility, including:

• It was a congregate system facility
• Had a capacity of 200 and 325 acres of land
• The value of buildings was $84,000 in 1903
• Farm products were valued at $2,500 with sales receipts of $1,022.79
• Average weekly cost per capita was $1.40
• The facility housed different categories of residents:
  • 13 state poor
  • 37 county poor
  • 24 city/town poor
• Classifications included able-bodied, elderly (over 70), sick/infirm, blind, and mentally defective individuals

The general information notes that this was one of the contract State almshouses and had undergone many recent improvements, with the farm returning over 50% of maintenance costs.

This document appears to be part of an official exhibition or display about New York State's charitable institutions and poor relief system in the early 20th century.

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The image presents a scanned document from the State of New York, specifically the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission. The document is an exhibit by the State Board of Charities and provides information about the St. Lawrence County Almshouse.

Document Details:

• Title: "STATE OF NEW YORK" and "Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission"
• Subtitle: "EXHIBIT BY STATE BOARD OF CHARITIES"
• Content: The document contains various sections, including:
  • Name of institution: St. Lawrence County Almshouse
  • System (congregate or cottage): Nonpropriate
  • Fiscal control: Board of Supervisors of County
  • Visitation and inspection: State Board of Charities
  • Capacity: 325
  • Average weekly per capita cost of maintenance: $1.46
  • Total number supported during the year: 129
  • State poor: 18
  • County poor: 37
  • City or town poor: 84
  • Total number remaining in institution: October 1, 1903: 83
  • Classification: Able-bodied, 9; over 70 years of age, 26; sick or infirm, 32; blind, 2; mentally defective, 29
  • Total expenses: $10,851.07
  • General information: Located on one of the contract State almshouses. During recent years a great many improvements have been made in the buildings and equipment. A reliable farm returns over fifty per cent of the entire cost of maintenance.

Visual Description:

• The document is printed on white paper with black text.
• The title and subtitle are in large font at the top of the page.
• The content is organized into sections with headings in bold font.
• The background of the image is a light gray color.

Conclusion:

The image provides a detailed overview of the St. Lawrence County Almshouse, including its capacity, average weekly per capita cost of maintenance, and total expenses. The document also includes general information about the institution, such as its location and the number of improvements made to the buildings and equipment. Overall, the image offers a comprehensive snapshot of the almshouse's operations and finances during the year 1903.

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This image presents a typewritten document, titled "STATE OF NEW YORK" and "Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission," which appears to be an exhibit by the State Board of Charities. The document is dated 1903 and provides information about the St. Lawrence County Almshouse, including its location, administration, and financial data.

Document Details:

• Title: STATE OF NEW YORK
• Subtitle: Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission
• Exhibit By: State Board of Charities
• Date: 1903
• Location: St. Lawrence County Almshouse

Almshouse Information:

• Location: Canton, St. Lawrence County, N.Y.
• Administration: Keeper of almshouse
• Supervision: County Superintendent of the Poor
• Hospital Facilities: General wards only
• Capacity: 200
• Average Weekly Per Capita Cost of Maintenance: $1.46
• Total Number Supported During the Year: 1,139
• State Poor: 18
• County Poor: 37
• City or Town Poor: 84
• Total Number Remaining in Institution October 1, 1903: 82
• Classification: Able-bodied, 9; over 70 years of age, 20; sick or infirm, 32; blind, 2; mentally defective, 19
• Total Expenses: $19,851.78
• General Information: This is one of the contract State almshouses. During recent years a great many improvements have been made in the buildings and equipment. A well-managed farm returns over fifty per cent of the entire cost of maintenance.

The document provides a detailed overview of the St. Lawrence County Almshouse, including its administration, financial data, and the number of people supported during the year. The information presented suggests that the almshouse was well-managed and provided adequate care for its residents.

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The image is a scanned document titled "STATE OF NEW YORK Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission" from the State Board of Charities. The document provides detailed information about the St. Lawrence County Almshouse, located in Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York. The document includes various details such as the name of the institution, location, system type (congregational or cottage), fiscal control, supervision, visitation and inspection, capacity, value of products, receipts from sales, average number of inmates, average weekly per capita cost of maintenance, total number supported during the year, classification of inmates, total expenses, and general information about the institution.

The key details are as follows:

• Name of institution: St. Lawrence County Almshouse
• Location: Canton, St. Lawrence County, N.Y.
• System: Congregational or cottage
• Administration: Keeper of almshouse
• Fiscal control: Board of Supervisors of County
• Supervision: County Superintendent of the Poor
• Visitation and inspection: State Board of Charities
• Capacity: 200
• Value of products of farm 1903: $6,500
• Receipts from sales 1903: $1,889.79
• Average number of inmates 1903: 80
• Average weekly per capita cost of maintenance 1903: $1.45
• Total number supported during the year 1903: 129
• State poor: 18
• County poor: 37
• City or town poor: 84
• Total number remaining in institution October 1, 1903: 65
• Classification: Able-bodied: 9, over 70 years of age: 29, sick or infirm: 32, blind: 2, mentally defective: 29
• Total expenses 1903: $10,851.89
• General information: One of the contract State almshouses, recent years have seen many improvements in the buildings and equipment, valuable farm returns over fifty percent of the entire cost of maintenance.

The document is likely a part of a larger collection or archive related to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission, which was a world's fair held in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1904 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. The commission was responsible for organizing and overseeing the fair, and this document may have been part of a report or exhibit related to the fair.

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The image shows a page from a document that appears to be an official report or record from the State of New York, specifically from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission. The document is titled "State of New York Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission EXHIBIT BY STATE BOARD OF CHARITIES." It provides detailed information about an institution, including its name, location, administration, fiscal control, supervision, capacity, value of land and buildings, and other financial and operational details. The text is organized in a structured format with headings and subheadings, and it includes numerical data and descriptions. The document seems to be a historical record, possibly from the early 20th century, given the reference to the year 1903 in the text.

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The image shows a document titled "State of New York" with a heading below reading "Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission" and underneath that, "Exhibit by State Board of Charities." It features details about the St. Lawrence County almshouse, including its congregate system, fiscal control by the Board of Supervisors of County, and visitation/inspection by the State Board of Charities. The location is listed as Canton, St. Lawrence County, N.Y., with administration under the Keeper of the almshouse and supervision by the County Superintendent of the Poor. Hospital facilities are noted as "General wards only."

Further data points include a capacity of 200 with 355 acres, a land/building value of $94,000, and inmate labor valued at $200. Farm products were worth $6,500, with $1,000.70 in receipts from sales. The average number of inmates in 1903 was 90, with a weekly per capita cost of $1.45.

In 1903, 139 people were supported, classified as 18 state poor, 37 county poor, and 84 city/town poor. There were 83 inmates remaining as of October 1, 1903, classified as 9 able-bodied, 28 over 70 years of age, 32 sick/infirm, 2 blind, and 25 mentally defective. Total expenses for 1903 were $10,961.00. The general information states that it's one of the contract State almshouses, noting recent improvements to buildings and equipment and a valuable farm that returns over 50% of the entire cost of maintenance. There is an item that says "4241.73.652" at the upper right.

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Overall Composition:

The image is a document, likely a historical report or exhibit. It's a printed page with a formal layout, including titles, headings, and structured information in a tabular or list format. The paper has aged, with visible stains and some creasing.

Textual Content:

• Main Title: "STATE OF NEW YORK" followed by "Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission".
• Subtitle: "EXHIBIT BY STATE BOARD OF CHARITIES".
• Data Fields: The document contains detailed information about an institution, likely a county almshouse. The data is organized into categories such as:
  • Name and Location
  • System and Fiscal Control
  • Capacity and Acreage
  • Values (land, buildings, products, receipts, labor)
  • Costs (per capita maintenance)
  • Inmate Numbers (total, by category)
  • Classification (able-bodied, age, infirmity, blindness, mental defect)
  • General Information (comments or summaries)

Overall Impression:

The image gives the impression of a historical document, likely a report or exhibit from a period when detailed statistical information about public institutions was regularly compiled and presented. The information is presented in a dry, factual style.

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The image is a document from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission, exhibited by the State Board of Charities for the State of New York. It provides detailed information about the St. Lawrence County Almshouse. Here is a summary of the document:

• Name of Institution: St. Lawrence County Almshouse
• Location: Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, N.Y.
• System (Congregate or Cottage): Congregate
• Final Control: Board of Supervisors of County
• Visitation and Inspection: State Board of Charities
• Capacity: 350 (average 330)
• Value of Land and Buildings (1902): $35,000
• Value of Labor of Inmates (1902): $2,000
• Value of Products of Farm (1902): $1,200
• Receipts from Sales (1902): $1,429.79
• Average Number of Inmates (1902): 240
• Average Weekly Per Capita Cost of Maintenance (1902): $1.40
• Total Number Supported During the Year (1902): 329
• State Poor: 18
• County Poor: 27
• City or Town Poor: 64
• Total Number Remaining in Institution October 1, 1903: 23
• Classification:
  • Able-bodied: 9
  • Over 70 years of age: 22
  • Sick or infirm: 32
  • Blind: 2
  • Mentally defective: 29
• Total Expenses (1902): $35,491.49
• General Information: The document notes that this is one of the oldest State almshouses. It mentions that during recent years, many improvements have been made in the buildings and equipment. A waterworks pump returns over fifty per cent of the entire cost of maintenance.

The document appears to be a historical record providing a snapshot of the operations and conditions of the St. Lawrence County Almshouse in the early 20th century.

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The image is a document from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission, specifically an exhibit by the State Board of Charities, titled "State of New York." It provides detailed statistical information about the St. Lawrence county almshouse located in Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York.

The document includes the following details:

• Name of institution: St. Lawrence county almshouse
• System (congregate or cottage): Congregate
• Location: Canton, St. Lawrence County, N.Y.
• Administration: Keeper of almshouse
• Fiscal control: Board of Supervisors of County
• Supervision: County Superintendent of the Poor
• Hospital facilities: General wards only
• Capacity: 200
• Acreage: 335
• Value of land and buildings 1903: $94,000
• Value of labor of inmates 1903: $200
• Value of products of farm 1903: $6,500
• Receipts from sales 1903: $1,629.79
• Average number of inmates 1903: 40
• Average weekly per capita cost of maintenance 1903: $1.45
• Total number supported during the year 1903: 139 (State poor: 18; county poor: 37; city or town poor: 84)
• Total number remaining in institution October 1, 1903: 85
• Classification: Able-bodied (9); over 70 years of age (25); sick or infirm (32); blind (2); mentally defective (29)
• Total expenses 1903: $10,951.68
• General information: Used as one of the contract State almshouses. During recent years, a great many improvements have been made in the buildings and equipment. A valuable farm returns over fifty per cent of the entire cost of maintenance.

The document is formatted in a table-like structure with two columns, and the information is presented in a clear, organized manner. It appears to be part of a report or an informational exhibit, likely from a historical period, given the year 1903 and the use of terminology like "almshouse" and "poor." The document is printed in a light blue font on white paper, and there is a handwritten number in the top right corner, possibly indicating a catalog or file number.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This image is a document from the State of New York, specifically from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission, which was exhibited by the State Board of Charities. The document provides detailed information about the St. Lawrence County almshouse located in Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York.

Key points from the document include:

• Name of Institution: St. Lawrence County almshouse
• Location: Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York
• System: Congregate
• Administration: Keeper of almshouse
• Supervision: County Superintendent of the Poor
• Fiscal Control: Board of Supervisors of County
• Visitation and Inspection: State Board of Charities
• Hospital Facilities: General wards only
• Capacity: 200
• Acreage: 335
• Value of Land and Buildings (1903): $94,000
• Value of Labor of Inmates (1903): $200
• Value of Products of Farm (1903): $6,500
• Receipts from Sales (1903): $1,629.79
• Average Number of Inmates (1903): 140
• Average Weekly Per Capita Cost of Maintenance (1903): $1.45
• Total Number Supported During the Year 1903: 139
  • State poor: 18
  • County poor: 37
  • City or town poor: 84
• Total Number Remaining in Institution October 1, 1903: 85
• Classification of Inmates:
  • Able-bodied: 9
  • Over 70 years of age: 25
  • Sick or infirm: 32
  • Blind: 2
  • Mentally defective: 29
• Total Expenses (1903): $10,851.88
• General Information: The almshouse was used as one of the contract State almshouses. Improvements have been made in the buildings and equipment, and a valuable farm returns over fifty per cent of the entire cost of maintenance.

The document is presented in a formal and structured format, with clear headings and subheadings for easy reference.