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BOWLER FARMS

June 1917
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BOWLER FARMS
June 1917

Dr. John W. Bowler, Professor of Hygiene and Physical Education, and Director of the Gymnasium at Dartmouth, has sent out an announcement regarding "Bowler Farms," which will be open this year from June 1-September 15.

Bowler Farms is a health resort at Marlboro, Massachusetts, opened a few years ago by Dr. Bowler, and in his own words is "a place for the general physical treatment of persons suffering from neurasthenia, obesity, heart trouble, chronic indigestion, and constipation ; especially for men who, from overwork, overstrain, or other causes, are 'run down'."

The place contains about three hundred and fifty acres, with several houses, cottages, etc. A gymnasium fifty by thirty-five feet affords opportunity for indoor work; outdoor exercise consist of horseback riding, handball, tennis, canoeing, fishing, etc., with billiards and other games for indoor diversion.

It is Dr. Bowler's idea to avoid anything institutional, but rather to combine the simplicity and comforts of home life.

Those who are acquainted with Dr. Bowler's college work, and his work in calisthenics with the student military companies, and the Home Guards of Hanover, may be assured of skilful and painstaking treatment at Bowler Farms.