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PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 12 February 15, 1935 Number 1

l -~~~~- I-- I Commencement Exer- Large January Class Dr. Byerly Writes Senior Day, Friday, cises, January 25 Enrolls Canadian History January 18

Thirteen Receive Degrees The recently enrolled mid-year Dr. A. E. Byerly, '20, of The assembly of Jan. 18 was Commencement for the Class, 3lass set two records of which Guelph, Ontario, Canada, recent- ini charge of the mid-year grad- of January, '35, was held in the t may well be proud. y had published his book "Fer- uatingI class. Byron Wayland, college auditorium on the eve- First, it is the largest Janu- gus-Webster Settlement." classI president, greeted the stu- ning of January 25. The audi- ary Class to enter Still since The book is an extensive 372- dentI body and introduced the torium was filled to overflowing 1929. This is a good omen that page history of the development members of the class of Janu- by relatives and friends gather- )ld Man Adversity is relenting of that portion of Canada. It ary,4I '35. ed to pay their respects to the and that many more will now covers the founding of Fergus in Following this Lou Carleton thirteen men who received their be able to realize their ambitions L833 and carries the history deliveredI a whimsical paper apt- -octo-r s-d egree. . ---.... and enter college. through to the present. ly labeled "Sense and Nonsense The processional march was Second, it has a greater per- Dr. Byerly previously pub- orI Facts and Fancies." This man- played by Mr. Robert Tessien, centage of women than any lished two works dealing with uscript concerned the activities, '35. The invocation was given by class in many a moon. We con- Canadian history, "The History past and present, private and Dr. Robert B. Bachman. Mr. gratulate these co-eds and hope of Lower Nichol" and "The Mc- public, of the men of Jan. '35, George Sutton, '37, presented a this is the beginning of an in- Craes of Guelph." For several andI much illumination was bask- vocal solo, "Before the Sun Goes creased enrollment of their sex. years he has contributed feature ed upon the private lives of -Down," set to the familiar While the majority are from articles to leading Canadian those ageing heads so bowed "Londonderry Air." Iowa, there are five states rep- newspapers and his historical with professional wisdom. The Rev. James Brett Kenna, resented, Michigan and Ohio library collection is among the Next Jack Ennis performed pastor of the First Methodist showing their usual interest. inest in the Dominion. the duties of administrator of Church of Des Moines, delivered Dr. Byerly served several the last will and testament of the address. "The ministry and years as president of the West- the Class of January, '35. It is a the healing professions are close- Faculty Meetings ern Ontario Historical Society, forgone conclusion that many of ly related to humanity," he said, was one of the founders of the those left to carry on will benefit "both are bound close to life. The regular January meeting Wellington Co. Historical So- immeasureably by the generosity How should we measure this of the faculty was held in the ciety and is a member of the of those who have gone before. life? Markham likened it to a college building on the eighth. Council of the Ontario Histor- The class prophesy, a remark- great battle; Job called it sor- This followed the regular meet- ical Association. able work of original poetry, was row; the Book of James refers ing of the Board of Trustees read by Lester Fagen. We shall ar- to it as 'uncertain and evanes- and was attended by the entire place this manuscript in the I instruc- cent'; Eccliastes term it vanity; group. Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Dean Minnesota Welcomes chives of the college with des- but Jesus taid that life was a of the College, opened the meet- tions to those who guide its D. O.'s hence, venture, thrilling and heroic." ing with a reading of the re- tinies some twenty years Rev. Kenna continued, saying, to check it and see how accurate ports concerning the standing of Following the example Wash- "Life cannot be measured by (Continued on Page 4) various members of the student ington set in last month's Log wealth for wealth is artificial. body. There followed a discus- Dr. Arthur Taylor, Sec'y. cannot be measured by time, Book, It sion of the merits of the final State Board of Honor Awards to Four (Continued on Page 3) of the Minnesota examinations given at the end of Osteopathic Examiners, writes the semester's work. that his state has many promis- Men Marietta Hospital Dr. C. W. Johnson, President ing locations for Osteopathic of the College, was the speaker physicians. Three members of the recent Organizes of the evening and gave the All those looking for a loca- graduating class were recipients group a resume of the most im- tion are urged to consider our of honary awards. Organization meeting of stock- portant of the reflexes from a neighbor to the North-Minne- The Sigma Sigma Phi certifi- Marietta (Ohio) standpoint of diagnosis and drove sota bids you welcome. For in- cate 'r profiriecy in--steo- holders of the awarded to Hospital, Inc., was home very forcibly the fact that formation, Dr. Taylor may be ad- pathic science was Osteopathic Nixon at the Senior recently held in Marietta. A we must know these in order to dressed at Torinus Blk., Still- Lawrence Day program. directors was elected be accurate not only in diagnosis water, Minn. board of The certificate for service to and plans were made to erect but also in the selection of the the college, awarded by Sigma the edifice during the coming proper Osteopathic treatment to be used on the patient. Oklahoma Invites You Sigma Phi, went to Russell B. months. This presentation was elected are: H. L. The meeting held February Stephens. Directors also made at the Senior Day as- Benedict, Pres., L. M. Bell, Vice- fifth also followed a regular Falling in line with Washing- Sec., A. Y. meeting of the Board of Trus- ton and Minnesota, the state of sembly. Pres., J. E. Wiemers, P. Fagen won the Psi Cham- tees. A final decision was made Oklahoma extends a cordial in- Lester Siewers, Treas., Helen D. Alpha scholastic award Alice L. on the matter of examinations vitation for Osteopathic physi- Sigma berlain, H. B. Goddard, and his name will be engraved Hogan, Paul L. Riemann and J. and a discussion followed rel- cians to choose their common- ative to the various bills now wealth as a field to practice in. upon the permanent plaque D. Sheets. which hangs in the reception governing regula- pending before the Iowa legis- Dr. C. Denton Heasley, surgeon A code of room of the college. The gradu- adopted. A building lature. at the Osteopathic hospital in tions was member having the high- appointed and Prof. 0. E. Owen of the fac- Tulsa, writes that there are at ating committee was for his four years' to ask for bids at ulty addressed the group on least six towns within a radius est average empowered work receives this award. In this the contract might "Heredity," and opened our eyes of 50 miles of the Osteopathic once so that class Dr. Fagen was first, Law- work begun on to the newer ideas being brought hospital which do not have Os- be let and the second and John C. early in Febraury. out in this subject. We found teopathic service. These loca- rence Nixon, the building third. Dr. C. W. Johnson that the hospital out that we can do a great deal tions are good ones and with Ennis, It is expected announced the award. will be completed by early sum- more good by planning for the hospital service so near each one future along this line rather should receive earnest consider- Joe Peterson, sophomore, was mer. awarded the key for having the will be a two- than by tracing back and trying ation on the part of any one The hospital highest scholastic average dur- of steel to establish a highly desirable looking for a place to practice. story fireproof structure ing his freshman year. Bennie for it pedigree. For complete information, ad- brick and concrete. Plans Devine, president of Sigma Sig- by the Ohic The March meeting will be dress Dr. C. Denton Heasley, 19 have been approved ma Phi, made the award. State Board of Health. held the fifth of the month. W. 5th Ave., Tulsa, Okla. THE LOG BOOK

; r I I It was 51 below when he left home every night-will it be a Cleveland by a local chairman Minnesota. Joy-ous occasion? Whit and who has plans already started In spite of the extreme cold Kay make a neat couple; Earl for your big night. If you have in Eveleth, Jarenson has suffer- is a nifty punch server; Wilkes any suggestions to offer, write to ed from the Iowa variety more has a swell sun-tan; Miller has Dr. M. K. Cottrell, 2010 E. than any of the rest of us. And too many phone calls; Folk- 102nd St., and he will see that it hasn't been lower than 15 be- man's moustache is carefully your suggestions are given prop- low since he came. Good old greased each day; Enderby takes er attention. Iowa weather! state boards too seriously; Gib- -Dr. D. V. Hampton. Bridge is with us again. We son prays too much; Sir Bos is managed to finish second in bas- generous with cigarettes! ketball and hope to do even bet- First degree initiation was ter in this. held at midnight, February 9, It May Seem Strange, So far the brothers have man- for five men. As this is an event ATLAS CLUB aged to keep Swampy out of red that we all await with keen in- (Wm. Costello) But .... flannels. Good work! terest, the paddles were dusted The past few weeks have been Every day upon coming home off and polished a week in ad- By J. R. F. busy ones, as might very well be Brother Gerow assumes the old vance. Pledgemaster Miller con- expected at this time of year. Gerow position and drifts off ducted the degree work in a The last semester was closed suc- into the arms of Morpheus. We manner that will be long re- Ancients Bested Us At Dining cessfully for most of us and a expect to be able to find his im- membered by the candidates. The next time you push your- new one commenced one that print on the davenports long The appetites of actives and self away from the table, draw will end the sojourn of many of after he has graduated. pledges, naturally increased at in a deep and painful breath and our seniors in Still College. Bro. J. Francis (Harpo) Yukl this late hour, were satisfied by mutter, "I ate too much again," We welcome the return of one is always worrying for fear his a delicious Dutch lunch after the just hearken back to the ancient brother, Wm. (Casey) Jones, pipe will get broken. Don't both- initiation. The following men Greeks and Romans and you'll who comes back to the fold after er about it, Yukl-it will prob- received the degree: Robert probably hitch up the old belt an absence of five years. Casey ably survive - and what if it Hoefer, Emil Braunschweig, My- for another round. So strenuous- sort of missed the "old guard" doesn't? ron Bos, Leigh Whitney, and ly did these ancestors dine that but now has become acclimated It seems that Pledge Boston Jerry O'Berski. they couldn't take it sitting as to us and we are glad to have is now a member of the society Dinner guests the past week we do, but reclined, at times him here. for the protection of swordfish. have been Dr. Virge Halladay, lying flat, making a lengthy rit- We are proud to announce the Ho-hum. and son, Morrie, and Dr. and ual of the process of eating. pledging of Harvey Bridenstein, Brother Rankin's theme song Mrs. G. E. Fisher. Take a Roman banquet for in- St. Joseph, Mo. now seems to be "Time On My A farewell dinner was given stance. "First would come sweet- Hands." January 23, for Dr. and Mrs. meats, cakes, lettuce or pungent The past week has been long One of the favorite pastimes and busy for those who were Byron Wayland. Dr. Klein gave herbs, oysters and thrushes. is betting how many comic Val- a very interesting and instruc- These were followed by eels done pledged last semester. In other entines Brother Happel will get. words "Hell Week" is here and tive talk pertaining to the be- crisp and brown, or some other many strange and varied sights ginning of practice, which we all delicacy fresh from the fish mar- PHI SIGMA GAMMA appreciated. Byron, our only ket. Then came sausages, poul- and sounds may be seen and (J. J. Herrin) heard in the vicinity of the Chap- member to graduate in the mid- try, pork, including pig's haslet ter House. Several have turned Delta Chapter entertained year class, is a past president of and chine, feet and snout, calf's huntsmen and the objects of the about fifty couples with a pledge Phi Sigma Gamma and has been pluck, kid's head, small hams, chase are unusual to say the dance Friday evening, February quite active in the Obstetrical etc., finishing the first round. least. 1. The committee in charge was department of the college. We With the second course came We have had Dr. L. A. Doyle, composed of William Moore, are sorry to have you leave, By- honey, cheese cakes, fresh and Osage, Iowa, an alumnus of Xi- Robert Gibson and John Herrin. ron, but as the time eventually preserved fruits, and confection- phoid, as a visitor for several A white carnation, the fraternity comes to us all -goodbye and ery." days. Brother Doyle has been flower, was presented to each good luck! The Roman epicure Apicus in- person. Music was furnished by vented a specific cure for indiges- kind enough to give us several PSI SIGMA ALPHA talks regarding practical work the College Pals. Alumni pres- tion. "It was made of salt, pep- ent were Dr. S. H. Klein, Dr. C. The semi-annual senior 'ban- per, ginger, thyme, anise seed, and his advice is worthwhile and quet was held at O'Malley's Tea very much appreciated. 'Come W. Johnson, Dr. J. R. Shaffer, celery and rocket with lamoni, and Dr. Byron Wayland. The Room, Jan. 29, 1935. Bro. Ed- wild marporam, holy thistle, again, Doctor, and often. mund C. Baird, the lone grad- We have had several short music, punch, and general spirit spikenard, parsley and hyssop." shown was excellent, and the uating member, had sufficiently What a medicine, it seems almost visits from Bro. Chris Fedson of recovered from his appendect- Ames. Fed never stays so very dance is one that will be re- as bad as the meal itself! membered for some time as the omy to be with us and enjoy the To look over at the Greeks for long but he does manage to repast. Dr. C. W. Johnson was drop in quite frequently. "best yet." a moment we find a celebrated We received a pleasant sur- speaker of the evening and his dinner at which Alcibiades and [Brother Costello was recently subject was "Striving for Uto- -stri-rcke r----iti---the-- e-e-a Chicken prise when Joe Peterson was Socrates each drained at a sinrigr--" Pox. Bill's looks belie his age as awarded the Freshman scholar- pia." Dr. Johnson, as always, draught the contents of a flagon Stevens' practice assures us that ship key. Joe is certainly a wor- presented a most inspiring and holding two quarts of wine.'At a this is a disease of childhood. In thought-provoking message. order to prove that he had a mis- thy recipient of the honor and funeral feast given by Alexander placed case and really is grown we heartily congratulate him. The next regular meeting will the Great, Promachus won the up, Wm. is cultivating what prom- Jerry O'Berski and Robert Lu- be held Feb. 12, at the Commun- wreath by drinking two gallons ises to be a most luxuriant Van ity Center. Dyke. His rapid recovery was due, by, both pledges, have been of wine. To his dismay he died no doubt, to the earnest and fer- awarded anatomy keys. Congrat- three days after and therefore vid supplications of the faithful ulations and may your good won other decorations he was of the tabernacle who, at his re- Cleveland Convention quest, sent said supplications in work continue. not conscious of wearing. countless numbers to the high We are glad to share our Fraternity Night The Romans were not far be- heavens via the radio. Certainly house with Bryce W. Steeves hind. "One Roman dinner pre- and verily there is mysterious power-ours for the asking.- and Bill Slater. Steeves, a sopho- "Fraternity Night" during sented in one course a great tray J. F. B.] more, transfers from Alpha convention week is always one on which was a bronze donkey Chapter, Kirksville, and Slater of the brightest nights for all whose baskets were filled with IOTA TAU SIGMA is a freshman from Kent, Ohio. fraternity and sorority members. olives and on whose back rode a (T. C. Hobbs) Dr. G. O. Braunberger of Kirks- This year it will be bright for silver silenus, whose pores ex- Beta Chapter announces the ville was a house guest while everyone, whether a member or uded a sauce that fell on the pledging of Edward Jarenson, taking his state board recently. not. First, plans are under way breast of a roast young pig be- Eveleth, Minn. He is a banjo Friday evening, February 15, for fine parties for each organi- neath. Sausages with Syrian player, Virge, so go get him. the fraternity will enjoy the hos- zation. Second, a big combined plums and pomegranate seeds From his position in front of pitality of Dr. and Mrs. S. H. party is being planned for all beneath them to stimulate fire; the radio, Brother Pohl makes Klein at a buffet supper. From non-members. various vegetables, shellfish, an excellent assistant orchestra experience we know that a real The opportunities for such snails and a reptile or two form- leader. Sound effects and every- treat is in store and that all of celebrations in Cleveland are un- ed other delicacies of this course. thing. Very good, Vic, good and us will be present. limited. Fine hotels and private The feature was a carved figure loud. It's a fact that: Owens has a clubs, night clubs with good of a brooding hen beneath which We've heard very little about good library reference; Zyze- floor shows are all available to were eggs, upon distribution the the severity of the cold in Maine lewski should be changed to us. eggs were found to be of dough, since Pledge Jarenson arrived. Jones; Hecker visits a certain Each group is represented in (Continued on Page 4) THE LOG BOOK

... . l The Log Book Convocation, Feb. 8 Convocation, Jan. 11 Looking For A Practice? This student conclave was giv- The Log Book does not accept The Official Publication of en over to the introduction of Attorney H. E. Sampson, new advertising, but occasionally DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE the faculty for the benefit of the professor of Medical Jurispru- there comes to the editor an- OF OSTEOPATHY new class of freshmen. dence, was the speaker. His sub- nouncements concerning prac- ject was "Responsibilities of a Dr. tices for sale. At this time there President ------C. W. Johnson Johnson acted as master Physician in His Community." of ceremonies and introduced are many' new men going into "Men of all professions," Mr. the field so the following Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay the faculty members in order of notices their service to the college, be- Sampson stated, "seem to have are printed for the benefit of Editor ...... J. Robert Forbes ginning with the newest addi- small respect for their legal ob- those who might be interested. tion on through. ligations. There are plenty of W. N. Stuver, D. 0., has a Osteopathy legitimate opportunities within practice for sale. Address him Without Limitation First was at Dr. H. L. Gulden. each profession and those who Fairfield, Iowa. He admonished the freshmen to step over into illegal practice are Wisconsin practice. Addres.i Class keep their eyes and ears open no credit either to their profes- of January, '35 and not waste time talking. Dr. W. A. Sliker, 1st Nat'l. Banli sion or school and sooner or Bldg., Portage, Wis. Prof. Owen greeted the new later will meet a day of reckon- Once again D. M. S. C. O. grad- folks saying that he hardly need- ing. Equipment and practice by uates a class of young physicians. ed to as he had them in his Dr. Harold R. Cox, Randall, The interest of the college in "Due to the depression more Kansas. classes. people are ready to institute mal- these men does not cease with Location and equipment of the their graduation. Dr. Fisher then greeted them practice suits and more refuse to It will always but late Dr. F. A. Barger. Address follow their careers said that he thought fresh- pay fees than ever before. Be on and ever be men Mrs. F. A. Barger, Sidney, Nebr. willing to do saw enough of him in guard against these pitfalls. all in its power to chemistry Equipment of the late Dr. Fan- aid them in the successful pur- classes. "If you are going to be a ---Dr. L. L. Facto advised the credit nie Gosden. Address Mrs. Emily suit of their profession. Still is to your profession you Kissinger, freshmen thusly: "Don't treat must give 203 N. 13th St., Nor- proud of its alumni. Wherever consideration to legis- folk, Osteopathy like a vaccination- lative problems. Nebr. The equipment may Osteopathy is practiced there will As members of be taking just a little bit to keep society inspected at the home of Mrs. be found men of Still, leaders, you should see that little Henry Gosden, from getting the real thing." by little you attain 8 miles south of many of them, in their profes- absolute leg- Farley, Iowa. al equality sion and community. The suc- Dr. Schafer mentioned that he for your profession. The city "Go of Elko, Nevada, cess of these men and women wouldn't have contact with them out of school as far more needs than a doctor. a D. 0. Good state, won- who display the D.M.S.C.O. dip- for two and one-half years or un- Become an import- derful opportunity. loma is that for which their col- til they entered the 0. B. clinic ant member of society and con- lege trained them. We are all but said that he would be look- duct yourself as a law abiding sure that the Class of Jan. '35, ing for them. citizen, making your profession Osteopathy Bests In- will take its place with the long Dr. Virge Halladay outlined an honored factor among the line of Still alumni who have be- plans for future assemblies and people you serve. You must be fantile Paralysis come successful Osteopathic phy- urged all to attend them. honest, not out of a sense of sicians fear, but from a real desire to and that in the future Dr. J. L. Schwartz, who teach- Unit No. Two of the Los An- its alma be that way." mater will have ample es only Senior A classes, greeted geles County General Hospital cause to proudly hail each mem- the newcomers and said he would Mr. Sampson's message was (Osteopathic) Los Angeles, Cal., ber as its own. await them four years hence. one we can all carry in our mem- has set an enviable record in Conversely the ories and hearken to many times. college trusts Dr. B. L. Cash invited all to the treatment of Anterior polio- that these doctors His advice was sound and neces- myelitis. will not lose take their X-Ray and Physio- Some months ago Los interest or allow themselves sary and the student body sin- to Therapy problems to him and Angeles was in the midst of an get out of touch with cerely appreciates the opportun- it and its said he would welcome the epidemic of this dread disease affairs. A militant, op- ity of hearing him. which up-on-its-toes portunity to aid all he could. was attacking young and alumni body sending students to old alike. Unit No. One (Medi- its alma mater not only has the Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Dean of cal) saw its nursing and phy- future of our educational insti- the college, spoke on the behav- Commencement Exer- sicians staff decimated by the tutions in its hands but the fu- ior of the students. "Do not dis- contagion of the paralysis, while ture of the profession as well. grace yourselves or the school," cises January 25 Unit No. Two (Osteopathic) in- Still College will welcome the he said. He also said that the stituted daily Osteopathic treat- men and women you interest in board had agreed to adhere to (Continued from Page 1) ments for all connected with the Osteopathy, men of Jan. '35. strict attendance rules in the fu- time has existed for billions of institution and, so valuable was Send them here and we will ture. years - three score and ten the prophylaxis of these treat- strive to deliver the minto the Miss Ava Johnson, who has years are insignificant when we ments, no one was lost from world real Osteopathic physi- freshman classes, re-greeted the consider the time we know the duty during the entire epi- cians. neophytes and suggested that earth has existed. Happiness is demic! To you goes our wishes for a they make it a rule to study not a fair measurement. Not by The Osteopathic unit register- pleasurable and most profitable from the beginning. success-success is merely reach- ed 150 cases of infantile paraly- future. Dr. R. B. Bachma'n spoke a ing a goal which is sometimes sis with the following startling few words on "Osteopathy With- evil, selfish or shallow. The only results: 1 death, complicated out Limitation," which were true standard for the measure- with meningitis; 5 crippled; and Apology timely and well worth while. ment of life is Growth -' how 144 cured without any apparent Dr. Johnson, oldest in point much have you grown? Does impairment of muscular func- The editor sincerely regrets of service, spoke last. "Look out your knowledge and ability tion! Such a record is previously that, through an unavoidable for cynicism or closed-minded. grow with the passing of time? unheard of. oversight, the names of Sidney ness," he said. "Absorb wisdom Only by consistent growth and Treatment was as follows:- L. Michelman and Raymond P. and you won't have time to talk development can we really live a (1) injection of 10cc whole Perdue were omitted from the about it." true life." blood intramuscularly 1 to 3 roster of the Class of January, Mr. Sutton next gave a vocal times daily; (2) cervical exten- Those faculty members who sion 1 to 2 times daily, one 1935, in the January issue of were unable to be present were rendition of "Invictus." the Log Book. Dr. Robert B. Bachman, act- hand under occiput with other Drs. H. J. Marshall and J. M. under chin and vibrating patient Drs. Michelman and Perdue Woods, and Attorney Sampson. ing Dean, presented the class to were prominent members of this President C. W. Johnson, who gently for 1 to 3 minutes; and class. The editor takes this op- conferred the degrees. (3) turning of patient to a prone position three times daily. portunity of apologizing to them State Board The Class of January, 1935: for this error of omission. Once again Osteopathy con- Edmund Charles Baird, Louis clusively proves itself as a supe- Minnesota Henry Carleton, Albert William rior method of therapy! The Minnesota State Board of Dennis, John C. Ennis, Lester Birth Examiners in Osteopathy will Perkins Fagen, Delbert Francis hold its next examination on Johnson, Howard Franklin Kale, Location Naylor March 12 and 13. Applications Sidney Leonard Michelman, Law- Born to Dr. and Mrs. Charles must be in by March 1. Apply rence Milton Nixon, Raymond Dr. Marvin E. Green an- L. Naylor, Point Pleasant, West for information to Dr. Arthur Parker Perdue, Russell Browett nounces the removal of his of- Virginia, a son, Gene Allen, on Taylor, Torinus Blk., Stillwater, Stephens, Hudson Heber Sproul, fice from Carroll, Iowa, to 517 /2 November 7, 1934. Minnesota. and Byron Adin Wayland. Lake Avenue, Storm Lake, Iowa. THE LOG BOOK - I I -- During the past month dues have been sent in by Dr. B. Got- Senior Day schall of Waterloo, and Dr. B. 3 'ov. A. Tsultrttu E. Poundstone of Plover. (Continued from Page 1) A state membership card is an were Dr. Fagen's prognostica- insurance policy in your profes- tions. District Circuit Meetings sion. At this moment there is a Byron Wayland next present- Dr. Wilburn J. Deason recent- As this issue of the Log Book possibility of losing a great por- ed to the college an oil painting ly received a fine writeup in the comes to you, the third and final tion of your legal rights. Just a done by L. P. Fagen, a member Literary Digest as one who of the series of district circuit small percentage of the profes- of the class. This particular tal- "Stands Out meetings will have been partly sion is protecting these rights, from the Crowd." ent of Dr. Fagen's was a distinct The article failed to mention completed. Thru the generous and it has been forced to carry surprise to most of us but the that Dr. Deason was an Osteo- co-operation of the Deans of the entire burden. This is no exquisite blending of rich color Still College, and of the Kirks- time for the old stand-bys or pathic physician but was, withal, harmonies in this mountain a fine tribute to him. ville College of Osteopathy and the newcomers to throw up the scene proves his artistic ability. Surgery, namely, Drs. J. P. sponge. The situation here in ? ? ? President C. W. Johnson accept- Dr. F. A. Barger, '17, of Sid- Schwartz and H. G. Swanson, Iowa is critical and it is up to ed the picture on behalf of the ney, Nebraska, recently passed this circuit has come to you. you to support your organiza- college. Dr. J. P. Schwartz and your tions. Send your check to Dr. away. state president, Dr. F. A. Gor- French, or look up the member- Dr. Halladay then took charge don, met with the 2nd district ship chairman at any of the dis- and introduced Ed "Sarge" More Attention For at Dr. Sturmer's office in Shen- trict meetings. Ramsey and Bernie Lowe. Ber- andoah, on Feb. 12; with 5th Take a day off and rub shoul- nie, impressario of the Mayfair, Bossy district at Hotel Martin, in ders with your fellow practition- presented Al Fenoglia, who play- A few years ago Iowa was Sioux City, on Feb. 13; with 1st ers. It will do you a lot of good, ed a medley of Italian airs on startled by its now famous "cow district at Hotel Roosevelt, in and with the fine program you his piano accordean. As an en- war." The legislature had pass-s Cedar Rapids, on Feb. 19; and should be able to pick up a num- core he played "Rain" and "Mr. ed, against the- opposition orl - with 3d district at Hotel Ottum- ber of new ideas. and Mrs. Is the Name." various farm groups, a compul- wa, in Ottumwa, on Feb. 20. -S. A. Helebrant. Bernie next introduced Sally sory bovine T. B. testing law. Dr. Schwartz addressed these Sage, purported to have been a Various dairy farmers in a cer- groups on "Treatment of Urin- vocalist with Hal Kemp. How- tain section of the state refused ary T nfections," "Diagnosis of Polk County Association ever it was readily apparent that to comply with the law and the the Acute Abdomen," and gave her stay with this maestro of governor called out the Nation- "Radio Health Talks." Dr. Gor- Meets jazz could have been nothing but al Guard to force the issue. The don's subject was "Your Organ- a short one. She first attempted result was the imprisonment of izations." Polk County Osteopathic As- "I've Got That Old Fashioned several farmers, the testing of K W C R at Cedar Rapids will sociation met in regular session Love," at the conclusion of the cows in question, a nice out- broadcast the Health Talk 3:00 February 8, at Hotel Savery, in which she complained of the pi- ing for the guard, a huge bill the Florentine Room. to 3:15, on February 19th. ano. It cannot be denied that the to the taxpayers, and boundless The program was a round Dr. H. G. Swanson, Dean of instrument was sadly out of tune publicity for the state. table discussion on "Soft Tissue the Kirksville College of Osteo- but it is the first requisite of a Now we note that the state pathy and Surgers, will meet Work versus Bony Lesions." professional entertainer that he of New York has gone Iowa one Leaders, in order, were Dr. Mary with the 6th district at Hotel or she always strive to "sell the step further. New York's new Savery III, in Des Moines, on E. Golden and Dr. D. W. Rob- act" no matter what adversities sanitary code now holds that erts. It proved a very interesting Feb. 26; and with the 4th dis- might prevail. Miss Sage dis- after January 1, 1936, all raw trict in Mason City, at Hotel program and was followed by a tinctly showed her amateurism milk produced within the state good bit of general discussion. Hanford, on Feb. 27. He will ad- when she commenced to sing shall come from cows free from dress these groups on "Some At our next meeting, March 8, "I've Got a Right to Sing the Bang's disease (infectious ab- Fundamentals in Osteopathic Dr. George Conley, our National Blues." In the middle thereof ortion.) Besides limiting bovine President, Education," "Certain Diseases of and President of the she stopped and left the stage, reproduction and milk yield the Nervous System," and will Kansas City College, will be the showing very unprofessional be- Bang's disease may induce un- give "Radio Health Talks." Your speaker. All Osteopaths in this havior. She suffered greatly in dulant fever in humans through state president will accompany district are invited to enjoy the comparison with a young lady ingested milk coming from him to these districts. program with us. who sang several very delightful such affected cows. That this project of the mem- numbers to the same piano a few Perhaps this will not expe- weeks previously. dite a "cow war" in New York bership committee has been ap- Sixth -Ditriett preciated is attested to by the -LAttention.tbe Lam LkA A kL - LA Dr. J. P. Schwartz next pre- but, should the Iowa General 50 additional members to our sented the following awards: Assembly enact a similar law rolls. The varied programs have Two dates of especial interest ANATOMY: Edmund Baird, who can prognosticate what fed our mutual interests. Sin- are here! John C. Ennis, Howard Kale and might occur? Perhaps, however, cerely we thank Dr. S. A. Hele- On February 26, at Hotel Russell Stephens. the agarians et al are now en- Savery, the Sixth District meet- lightened sufficiently tc--- ea-A---- brant, and- his commnitteemen, OBSTERICS: Assistants Drs. Risser, Loerke, Campbell, ing will open at 10:00 a. m. Dr. that many measures which, for H. G. Swanson of Kirksville, Russell Stephens and Byron the moment, are not pleasant for Martin, Humphrey, and L. E. Wayland. will be the speaker. Proficiency - Edmund a few, are really advantageous Gordon, for their untiring efforts Baird, Albert Dennis, John En- in our behalf. March 8, Dr. George Conley of to society as a whole in prevent- Kansas City, will be here for nis, Delbert Johnson and Ray- ing the spread of disease. We Legislative Committee mond Perdue. At a recent board meeting the regular Polk County meet- shall hope that this is the case. ing and the members of the Six- GENERAL CLINIC: John En- your trustees voted to place all nis and Albert Dennis. activities on legislation entirely th District are invited to attend. It May Seem Strange in the hands of that committee. DR. MARSHALL'S TROPHY: They are to confine their activ- Louis Carleton. (Continued from Page 2) ities within the budget raised, Being Fair SIGMA SIGMA PHI AWARD on breaking with spoons fat bec- and to make a complete account- for Science, to Lawrence Nixon cafio or garden warbler was seen ing to the Secretary prior to the It would seem to be very sim- and for Service, to Russell Ste- lying in the pepper-seasoned next annual meeting. Address all ple and easy to be fair. No mat- phens. yolk. Therewith, ulsum, a mix- communications to the commit- ter what our personal opinion POST GRADUATE CERTIFI- ture of Hymettian honey and tee Secretary, Dr. C. N. Stryker, about a thing might be, it ought CATE: Dr. Orval L. Cooper. Falernian wine, was copiously Sioux City. to be quite within the reach of Last on the program was the drunk. Further courses consisted -F. A. Gordon, D. O. our powers to present a perfectly awarding of anatomy keys by of a vast roast swine which was clear, fair statement of the case. Dr. Halladay to the following succeeded by a wild boar stuffed Membership But it is not easy. Try it. Can freshmen having an average of with little sausages." And so on. Forty per cent of the Osteo- you really appreciate and under- 95 % or above in Osteology:- Compare the diets upon which pathic profession in Iowa now stand another man's viewpoint Boston, Moeller, Sutton, Hough we today develop high blood belongs to the state association. and sincerity about any issue? an, Wicke, O'Berski, Haight, Lu pressure with these of the an- This is a good increase over last Can you really state the evidence by, O'Shana, Simmons, Ayres cients. Small wonder that these year, but there are still too without putting your opponent Templeton, Anderson, Frank great empires are today but a many on the side lines. A state in an unfavorable light? If you Paul, Simpson, Beamer, Bland memory. membership should be consider- can, you have an unusually fine, ing, Kelsey, Sargent, Daniels Bibliography: "LivingChurch" ed a privilege and not a duty. fair and analytical mind. and Irwin. -"Med. Pocket Quarterly." I _ _- , Entered as second class ------THE - Accepted for mailing matter, February 3rd, 1923 at special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.

, .e< LOG BOOK I 1 PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 12 March 15, 1935 Number 2 ---~~~~~~~~~~ li - __ Dr. R. B. Bachman Dr. Johnson Speaks Dr. Sutphin Speaks Dr. Schwartz Speaks in Injured in Accident in Detroit on Athletics Southern Iowa

Dr. Robert B. Bachman, head Dr. C. W. Johnson, president Dr. M. E. Sutphin, '30, Dallas, of the Department of Obstetrics, of D. M. S. C. O., journeyed to Texas, addressed the North Tex- received severe injuries in an Detroit, Mich., February 21 and as Osteopathic Association Con- accident on Sunday, February 22, to address the Detroit Society vention at Gainesville, Texas, 24. Dr. Bachman and his family of Osteopathic Physicians and Feb. 16, on the subject "Athletic had driven to Winterset, where Surgeons. The meeting was held Injuries." the doctor was attending pa- at the Book-Cadillac Hotel un- Dr. Sutphin's address as re- tients. In returning they met der the sponsorship of the Mich- ported in the Gainesville Daily with the worst blizzard of the igan Osteopathic Association of Register was in part: year The car' stalled an_ wialed Physicians and Surgeons .. -"'-'The care t and treatmeent of Dr. Bachman was attempting to Dr. Johnson's topic was "Men- athletic injuries resolves itself make repairs he was struck by tal Hygiene and Its Relation to into a complete and distinctive a passing car, the driver of General Practice." Knowing Dr. study of its own, due to the fact which was blinded by the snow. Johnson as we do and being that all injuries are traumatic in He was thrown against his car aware of his masterful knowl- nature and affecting healthy in such a way as to strike his edge of Nervous and Mental bodies. head and was unconscious for a Physiology and Diseases, we are "To successfully apply tape time. As soon as help could be certain that the Detroit physi- for the prevention or cure of an summoned the family went to cians received a valuable and in- injury one must first have a Lorimer and took a train to Des structive message on this too complete knowledge of the un- uver Station KAN'NI Moines. often overlooked phase of prac- derlying structures, bony, liga- Subsequent X-Ray examina- tice. mentous and muscular, and be Dr. John P. Schwartz, Dean of tion disclosed a frontal skull able with an X-Ray eye to see D.M.S.C.O. and Surgeon-in-Chief fracture which will, of course, the anatomy and function of such of Des Moines General Hospital, necessitate his being confined to Civic Organizations Hear structures. recently made a speaking trip bed for some time. "In athletic work one must into Southern Iowa, where he We are pleased to be able to Ava Johnson apply tape to substitute for in- spoke before several District As- state, at time of going to print, jured muscles and ligaments and sociations, local clubs, and on that Dr. Bachman is making very Ava L. Johnson has been yet enable the player to main- radio station KFNF. favorable progress and we an- speaking before the public this tain the greatest amount of nor- The following is a portion of ticipate his complete recovery. month. The morning of March 1, mal movement with the least an article appearing in the Shen- The classes in Obstetrics are she addressed the college assem- amount of discomfort." andoah Gazette of Feb. 14, un- bly on the subject of "Child Re- der the heading "Rotarians En- being taught by Dr. James R. Dr. Sutphin formerly practiced Shaffer, Assistant Professor of search Labratory at Mooseheart, joy Famous Osteopath in Health Aurora, Illinois." In the after- in Des Moines and was, for a Speech." Obstetrics, and Dr. John M. time, team physician at Drake noon of March 1, her subject TT .. ; 4-. "Dr. Schwartz gave a most Woods. ! I ilAT'tI \ IrtXT was "Psychology of the Growing / s *v x X zi tJ . carefully prepared paper on "An Child," before the combined Inventory of Health." He gave a Dr. Conley Visits City Pre-School and Pre-Adolescent brief history of Osteopathy from Study Groups of the American Five D. M. S. C. 0. Men the time of its founder. The the- March 8 Association of University Wo- Detroit Internes ory which this noted Osteopath men. Wednesday evening, Mar. advanced, that the body has Dr. George Conley, president 6, Miss Johnson addressed the Five members of the Class within itself the capability to of the Kansas City College of Business Girls' Club at the Y. W. function for its own promotion -- ' of '35 have been chosen to in- T-hTwopathy ai- Surgery- anrd C. A n.-~on "Valuable Leisure'-.. She. terne at the Detroit-Osteopathic of h ealth,and_. rviding. for im- president of the American Os- will repeat, by popular request, Hospital, commencing in June. (Continued on Page 4) teopathic Association, was in her course on "Psychology of There are annually six positions Des Moines on March 8, to at- Personality" as a part of the open in this hospital and the tend a session of the Polk Coun- spring Adult Education program college is proud of the showing Parkhurst Appointed ty Osteopathic Association. of the Y. W. C. A. The lectures its graduates have made in being In the morning Dr. Conley ad- will start March 26 and continue selected to serve in this out- Health Officer dressed the student body of Still until June. standing Osteopathic institution. College, a report of which ap- The men chosen are W. C. An- Dr. L. S. Parkhurst, '30, has pears elsewhere in this issue. dreen, Harry Eckelman, Edward been appointed Superintendent Following the noon luncheon Dr. Hines to Study Lodish, John Secor, and Russell of the County Board of Health of the society at Hotel Savery, B. Stephens. Congratulations! of McKenzie County, North Da- Dr. John M. Woods delivered an in Europe kota. address on "Spinal Centers and Dr. Parkhurst has also been Reflexes." Dr. Conley spoke at Dr. Wm. Hines, '32, and Mrs. Dr. McFarland Goes setting several records in his the evening banquet, choosing as Hines sailed March 4 for Ger- practice in Watford City, North his theme "Osteopathic Organi- many, where the doctor will to Wichita Dakota. He recently officiated at zation." spend a year in hospitals and the births of two infants in dif- Students of the college were clinics in the great German med- Dr. H. E. McFarland, '29, re- ferent parts of the city just invited to attend the banquet ical centers. cently was appointed to the staff seven minutes apart! This must and many took advantage of the Dr. Hines shipped his automo- of the Southwestern Osteopathic have called for some real speed. offer. It was a real pleasure to bile to Europe and, following his Sanitarium, Wichita, Kansas. He Another obstetrical record was have our national president in year's work, he and his wife plan has been made head of the De- set when Dr. Parkhurst deliver- our midst. The students appre- to tour the continent and the partment of Pediatrics and En- ed four babies in three days. It ciate meeting with him and re- British Isles via motor before docrinology at that institution. must be remembered that the ceiving the valuable message returning to America. Dr. McFarland previously in- doctor practices in a small city and inspiration he left :with Dr. Hines has been practicing terned at Des Moines General and the amount of work he is them. His return to the city will in Spearhead, So. Dakota, since Hospital and practiced for sev- doing speaks well for the stand- be eagerly anticipated. his graduation. eral years at Centerville, Iowa. ing he holds in his community. I THE LOG BOOK __~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I ne by Brother times, they will break the mon- fforts, Pledge otony of the semester grind and "California, Here I Id his favorite throw off our Spring fever. Come!" hives. This po- We regret that Stan Wilkas is in relation to unable to be back this semester, The between semester interim aliege Inn, and but hope to see him again next was utilized by Miss Ava John- indefinately. fall. son to take a motor trip to Cali- licate Ed's ap- When the sun casts its shad- fornia. A friend who was going we could put ows upon the snow-covered to Berkeley as Campfire execu- unds we've al- ground these semi-spring eve- tive, needed a companion and nings, the chairs scrape as the Miss Johnson grasped the oppor- has promised bridge teams swing into action tunity. Leaving Iowa in the grip the delights of for their early evening practice. of ice and sleet, they reached Ithe Siinnv Souniith this simncr The radio tuned to the soft mu- ATLAS CLUB including the chicken dinners spring time in Kansas City and sic of a popular dance band and drove thru summer the rest of (Wm. Costello) and those Southern Belles we've the cigars, pipes and cigarettes Xiphoid Chapter of the Atlas the way. The Southern route was heard so much about. We're ser- haze of com- Club is proud to announce the giving off a blue a bower of sunshine and flowers iously considering taking him up of final initiation of the following fort, these modern gladiators thru the whole 2600 miles, all on the proposition. We've al- the noble sport hurl their Brothers: DeWitt Goode, Ed- of it on paving. ways had a yen for yams, etc., trumps in defiance as their low- ward Hensel, Robert Dawe, Law- that has never been satisfied. ly opponents vainly endeavor to The Arizona desert and, the rence Ford, Leigh Beamer, Paul We fully intended to heckel California fruit groves were es- O'Shana, Brenton Schiffer, Hen- bring home their four club bid. Brother Happel about something The fever of combat is in their pecially colorful after the winter ry Leslie, and Arthur Haight. but all the old excuses seem to rains. Hillsides brilliant with The initiation ceremonies were blood and with wooden faces be worn out and no new ones their bids resound on the heav- wild flowers, avenues of yellow completed on the afternoon of have appeared. We hate that. Acacia trees in bloom and culti- Sunday, March 3, after a dinner ily charged air. One heart-two Brother Pohl absolutely re- spades-four clubs-and as the vated gardens showing pansies, at Hazel's Tearoom, which was fuses to be enticed as far away fresia, jonquile and camilla, attended by the entire member- bid is tossed back and forth the as Army Post Road. We're cigar is inhaled more deeply, the made Iowa's winter seem far ship. afraid our Hugo must be slip- away. Within a few hours after Week ends find the house host pipe is clamped a bit too ner- ping. vously, muscles tense, and as reaching San Francisco, Miss to the members and their lady Johnson boarded the train for friends. The Freshmen are usu- the cards are thrown upon the PHI SIGMA GAMMA table, each play is made with a home and met her classes at the ally courteous enough to allow .(J. J. Herrin) beginning of the first week of the upper classmen to be present certain slow, deliberate motion. Formal initiation, followed by Oh yes, these bridge games are the semester. Enroute she had a at these "open house nights." visit with Dr. C. C. Carter, class This privilege is greatly appre- a buffet supper, ushered into ac- taken seriously-even the kibit- tive membership five new P. S. izers hold their breath-and of '23, who is doing very well ciated, especially by the sopho- in Big Springs, Texas, and who mores, who like to stay home G.'s Sunday, March 3, at the when the final score is added the chapter house. Having passed relaxation is felt over the entire wishes there were more Osteo- and study on Saturday nights! pathic physicians near him. The sympathy of the entire through a semester of pledge- house. chapter is sincerely extended to ship they were voted eligible for She made a short call at the Bro. Carl Schefold, whose father initiation. We are pleased to ex- Fairfield, Iowa, Offers Los Angeles school, admiring passed away March 5. Mr. Sche- tend greeting to, and to welcome the beautiful Spanish architec- fold was ill but a short time. as actives, Brothers Robert Hoe- Opportunity ture and fine setting of the We wish to congratulate the fer, Myron Bos, Emil Braunsch- buildings. following Brothers who have ob- weig, Jerry O'Berski, and Leigh Dr. Willis N. Stuver, Fairfield, tained internships at the Detroit Whitney. Iowa, is removing his office to Osteopathic Hospital: Russell Pledges for this semester are S. Louis, Mo., and would like to M. J. Schwartz Edits Stephens, of the January Class; James Dunham, Columbus, O., get in touch with someone in- Wendell Clemens Andreen, Ed- Pat Kelsey, Des Moines, and terested in his location in Fair- State Paper ward Lodish, and John Secor, Wilfred Slater, Kent, O. Plans field. Fairfield is a college town all of the May class. The boys are being completed for Hell of some 7,000 population. The Dr. M. J. Schwartz, '33, Mus- will begin their work in July. Week-so good luck, pledges! County Hospital is open to D. kogee, Oklahoma, was chosen to The basketball team, school The entire fraternity was the O.'s and Osteopathy is well edit the new publication of the champions, seems to have com- guest of Dr. and Mrs. Klein, on known in the community. Any Oklahoma Osteopathic Associa- pleted its work as far as the the evening of February 15, at one interested is urged to write tion, "The Oklahoma Osteopath- present season is concerned. their home. Following a delic- to Dr. Stuver at once. ic Journal." Each member will probably get ious dinner, Mr. Arant, of the The publication consists of 12 his suit in recognition of his ser- Arant Shoe Co., gave an inter- pages, printed on good stock, vices unless the remaining mem- esting talk on "Salesmanship." State Board carrying articles of news, scien- bers request their return to the Its application to the future doc- tific subjects and a fair percent- c----eha-per!-- Such--action will not be tor was appreciated by all. West Virginia age of advertising. Volmiffmie -- appreciated by the team. Bridge comprised the evening's The next meeting of the West Number 1, was well worth the (This harried scribe wishes to entertainment, with honors go- Virginia Board of Osteopathy effort expended by Dr. Schwartz express his earnest and heart-felt ing to Walter Irvin, Bryce appreciation of the eulogy offered will be held in Beckley, June 10 and the Oklahoma Association, in the preceding Log Book by Steeves, and Fred Hecker. Thank and 11, 1935, at the offices of and we await subsequent issues John F. [Barbara] Bumpus.) you, Dr. and Mrs. Klein, for a Dr. B. Harwood James, New with keen anticipation. most enjoyable evening. Lilly Building. IOTA TAU SIGMA Dr. J. M. Woods was speaker Application blanks may be se- (T. 'C. Hobbs) at our monthly work night, Feb. cured by writing the Secretary, Marriages There has been much celebrat- 25. Dr. Woods brought out the Dr. Guy E. Morris, 542 Empire ing at the "ITS" house lately. fact that the young doctor should Bank Building, Clarksburg, West Greening-Baird The occasion being the return of not be limited to textbook knowl- Virginia. Dr. Gerry Whetstine, who has edge. He must enter into the Miss Ruby Greening, Des just completed a year's intern- cultural and social life of his Moines, and Dr. Edmund C. ship at the Massachusetts Osteo- community, and by so doing, will Locations Baird, Jan., '35, were married at pathic Hospital, in Boston. We aid himself in building and main- Clarinda, Iowa, March 1. Dr. are all very much interested in taining his practice. Devine and Mrs. Oscar Campbell at- the things he has to tell us about At our work night March 11, Dr. Joe Devine, '33, announces tended the bride and groom. The the cultured East. Dr. I. C. Gordon delivered an the establishment of his practice young couple left at once for After all we said last month interesting talk on "Physiother- in Hugo, Oklahoma. Dr. Devine Oklahoma, where Dr. Baird in- about the possibilities and ad- apy," and its rising prominence recently completed an internship tends to establish his practice. vantages of someone breaking in the healing profession. Dr. in Brooklyn, N. Y. Brother Francis (Shirley Tem- Gordon gave a brief resume of Robinson-Hunter ple) Yukl's pipe, we find it just the works of several leading Ger- The world is a looking glass, Professor E. L. Robinson an- backfired. man doctors by way of illustrat- and it gives back to every man nounced the marriage of his The party staged at the chap- ing his lecture. the reflection of his own face. daughter, Grace Florence, to Dr. ter house the other week-end Several house functions have Frown at it and it will turn and Melville Gunby Hunter, on Feb- was a huge success. Several more been planned by the social com- look sourly at you; laugh at it ruary 28, at Tampa, Florida. The are in store for the immediate mittee under the direction of Bob and with it and it is a jolly, kind couple will be at home at 503 future. Hoefer. Coming at various companion.-Wm. Thackery. WV. Columbus Drive, Tampa, Fla. THE LOG BOOK I Following the noon luncheon our state president, Dr. F. A. Convocation, March 1 Convocation, March 8 The Lo Book Gordon of Marshalltown, spoke of the benefits of our associations The dulcet strains of the Still Dr. Conley Speaks The Official Publication of College orchestra reverberated to the profession and urged our At this assembly it DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE against the tympanic membranes was our co-operation., He was followed great pleasure to have OF OSTEOPATHY of the members of the faculty as our by Dr. Paul Park, Des Moines, guest Dr. George Conley, and student body as they gath- presi- chairman of our state legislative dent of the Kansas City President .------C. W. Johnson ered for the weekly convocation, College committee, who presented the and president of the opus being "Two Cigarettes the American Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay accomplishments and future Osteopathic Association. plans of the committee. in the Dark." Under the expert Editor -...... ---- J. Robert Forbes and scintillating direction of the Dr. Conley was introduced by Dr. Swanson's afternoon talk our president, Dr. C. W. John- was upon "Certain Nervous Dis- drummer, Sparky Gerlach, the Osteopathy son, and delivered a message Without Limitation orders" with special emphasis group "went to town" on the old familiar tune "Dinah." After which will be long remembered. upon the examination of these It was interesting to learn how, cases. Both talks by Dean Swan- the musicians proved that there Second Generation was "no one finer in the state of against even personal antipathy son were very interesting as well and prejudices, the fates decreed as instructive and those in at- Caroliner," Dr. Halladay intro- Attends Still duced Miss Ava Johnson. that Dr. Conley become a physi- tendance left feeling that the cian and Miss Johnson gave a most in- later one of the fore- Each year children of Osteo- day had been well spent. most surgeons in his profession. pathic physicians follow their Many Osteopthic physicians tresting talk upon the work be- ing done at Mooseheart, Ill. Jas. He then briefly discussed the parent's footsteps to the study from other portions of the state status of Osteopathy in Great of Osteopathy. It is a grand trib- were in attendance and the sen- J. Davis, now U. S. Senator from Pennsylvania, founded the Loyal Britain, making mention of the ute to the profession to see these ior class of Still College was an amazing mental peregrinations of second generation students be- invited guest.-(J. M. W.) Order of Moose, a combination insurance and fraternal organi- one Lord Moynihan, prominent come Osteopathic physicians. British surgeon. rerhap-S in no-fother- proffession zation. This lodge, with its aux- Following does this occur in so great a Convocation, Feb. 15 iliary "The Ladies of the Moose" a sketch of Dr. Still and measure as in Osteopathy. own the children's home at the early days, Dr. Conley The college orchestra, aug- Mooseheart. The home, covering discussed Osteopathic practice. Sons and daughters of alumni mented since its last appearance an estate of some 1,200 acres, "The greatest obstacle," he said, of D. M. S. C. 0. now attending by a guitar, played two overt- accommodates approximately "is the very simplicity of Osteo- their progenitor's alma mater ures, "Stars Fall on Alabama" 1,700 inhabitants, has its own pathy. We seem to think we are: Paul Kimberly, Des Moines; and "Moon Song." post office, industrial plants, must do more or use some sup- Velma Gehman, Des Moines; newspaper, stores, etc. It takes plemental methods which, often, Robert Fagen, Des Moines; and After the generous applause died down, Dr. Halladay intro- in orphans of lodge members are not necessary. Also we are Arthur Haight, Detroit, Mich. and, in many cases, surviving sometimes prone to think, be- Another, Harvey Brindenstine, duced the new mid-year class. The percentage of girls in this members of the family. Mothers, cause of this simplicity, that we St. Joseph, Mo., has an aunt who or others of a family, live sep- know it all and cease to study. is a Still alumnus. class is astonishing, greater than in any class for some time. Con- arately from the children and This we must not do." Among our students may be gratulations to the girls of the are given employment. Babies Dr. Conley quoted the noted found three whose fathers grad- class of Jan., 1939. Iowa, as are kept in a separate portion of medical leader, Dr. Crile of uated from some other Osteo- usual, led numerically, with the institution know as "Baby Cleveland, Ohio, who recently pathic college. J. Franklin Bum- Michigan and Ohio, also as us- Village." said "Since medicinal and vac- pus, Denver, Colorado; Glenn E. ual, second and third, respect- In the Baby Village a pre- cine therapy have failed in acute Bigsby, Aurora, Neb.; and Clif- ively. This class made a fine im- school nursery is maintained pyogenic infections there re- ford Hammond, Bartlesville, Ok- pression and we know that it and the children are taught al- mains only physiological meth- lahoma. will live up to all expectations. most from infancy to be an in- ods. The cell itself must create There are some instances of Welcome to Still, Class of Janu- tegral part of the community the substances necessary for its third generation Osteopathic stu- ary, '39! and to get along with other peo- protection." Our national presi- dents and their number will ple. dent commented on these re- doubtlessly increase rapidly in A group of second generation Osteopathic students was next Kindergarten is an extension marks as follows: "Medicine has the future. of the pre-school nursery and been looking for a sort of may- These parents know real Os- introduced. These are the sons and daughters of Osteopathic the children are taken in small onnaise dressing to pour over teopathy through having prac- groups. Grade school is similar Osteopathy to make its deglu- ticed it for years and what could parents carrying on in Osteo- pathy. A list of these students to others. In Junior High all boys tion easy. Goldthwaite's new more eloquently prove the truth must choose 8 of 46 trades. They book says, 'Skeletal deformities of the Osteopathic concept and will be found elsewhere in this issue. spend 12 weeks on each of the are responsible for many ills.' the efficacy of its method of eight and then choose the one You'll remember that Goldth- therapy? Students who were forced to they are the most apt in to de- waite is the man who, in 1901, drop out for a time but returned velop. The girls choose 4 trades 'discovered' that the Sacro-Iliac .Sixth District Holds Ses- to take up their work in mid- and develop one in a like man- j oin t- hradi --roement. ------year are Jimmie Dunham and ner. William Jones, both of Ohio. In conclusion the speaker sion Feb. 26 One hundred per cent of all stated, "Osteopathy has every- Several transferred to us from children in Mooseheart must other schools and were intro- thing of value that medicine has. The Sixth District (Iowa) So- graduate from High School. Dur- The M. D. is trying to get into duced so that we might welcome ing their course they spend the ciety of Osteopathic Physicians them to Still and more readily our yard. Let him try. Let us and Surgeons met at the Hotel afternoons developing their re- stay on our own reservation. Re- become acquainted with them. spective trades. The last two Savery in Des Moines, for an all Following routine announce- member that Osteopathic ances- day session Feb. 26. Dr. H. G. summers they work at their try begins where Medicine's ments the orchestra went Har- trade, earning their own money. Swanson, Dean of the Kirksville lem on "Blue Prelude." leaves off. Join your national, ,College of Osteopathy and Sur- Definite programs of research state and local organizations and gery, was the principal speaker. were commenced 2 years ago. practice real Osteopathy." He addressed the morning ses- Atlas Wins Basketball Research is being pursued in Announcement of the Sigma Psychological sion with an excellent discourse such fields as the Sigma Phi all-school dance, on upon "Fundamentals of Osteo- Trophy Development of the IChild; Phy- March 15, was made by W. C. pathic Education." He stressed siological Development of the Andreen. After completion of the sea- Child; Pediatrics; etc. Problems the need for a thorough ground- The orchestra played "Blue ing in the basic sciences followed son's schedule the cagemen of already worked out include the Atlas Club were found roost- "Bone Growth." "Physiology of Prelude" at the conclusion of by an intensive study of Osteo- which Dr. J. P. history and principles. ing on the top rung of the com- the Heart in Childhood," etc. Schwartz intro- pathic duced a very charming lady, With this foundation the student petitive ladder. The convocation was brought I. T. S. barely eked out sec- to a close by a revival of the Mrs. George Conley, wife of our is ready for the clinical subjects national president and "first which should have an Osteopath- ond place from the Non-Frats movie hit of a few years ago, lady" of the profession. ic application in every practical and the P. S. G.'s are cellar "Forty-Second Street," by the way. The doctor also stressed champions. orchestra. The chaser was "Dinah," a re- the need for continued study The winning team was made quest of the student body. throughout life, especially thru up of the following men: Capt. Error of opinion may be tol- "Dinah," apparently, has had association with fellow practi- Costello, Evans, Eddy, Stimson, erated where reason is left free some glands implanted or some- tioners in our Osteopathic soci- Andreen, Hagerty, Simmons, and to combat it.-(Thomas Jeffer- thing, as she seems to be getting ,eties. Bumpus. son.) more spry with the years. THE LOG BOOK

many others are contemplating One ar An tion. The preparedness for any- being with us. Oe ear As Athing that may occur. In a hos- The banquet, the Auxiliary, Interne pital things happen so rapidly the benefit for the Adult Health that, unless complete organiza- District Meetings Clinic, the luncheons and var- B H L Gulden B S D 0 tion is present, everything is ious and sundried activities for ... confusion. One does not expect District Meetings the two days will keep anyone Is an internship worthwhile? things to occur so rapidly in a The six district meetings held from being homesick so come This question is constantly being private practice, but it is well to last month completed the series and have a good time. You will asked by the senior Osteopathic be prepared. Just the knowledge of three such held during the be keenly disappointed if you student. of a bit of the organization, the present society year, The inter- miss this meeting. I shall list a few of the ad- office procedure, set-up, and est in the entire series has-been Paul O. French, D. O. vantages as I have seen them in care, if carried out into the field most gratifying, both in the gen- Secretary. my association at the Des Moines cannot help but be beneficial to eral interest manifested, as well General Hospital. the practicing physician. as the increased state and dist- Membership First is the feeling of confi- Truthfully I can say that the rict membership. They have been During the past month state dence acquired by association experience acquired in one year inspirational as well as educa- dues were sent in by the fol- with one of the best surgeons in at the Des Moines General Hos- tional and the officers and board lowing doctors: W. G. Nelson, the country. Observing his con- pital is equivalent to five years feel repaid for the year's work Sidney; H. B. Stillwell, Elkhart; structive manner of treatment of office practice. in this respect. Matie Kitson, Osage; S. H. Mey- makes one forget the fads and President F. A. Gordon was er, Fenton. fancies which looked so good in the recent meet- State membership now totals during the senior year. Dr. Schwartz Speaks in accompanied ' ings by Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Dean 170. Only two months remain in It is true that a vast college Soth rn Iowa of the Des Moines Still College, which to shatter all previous clinical experience has instilled Soutern I in the First, Second, Third and membership records. Eighteen confidence-but this clinic was Fifth Districts. Dean H. G. Swan- more names will do the trick. largely chronic ailments. And (Continued from Page 1) son of the Kirksville College ap- Your assistance is needed at while a large amount of one's riuni-tty-gat dieaa S- .h; -si---- peared on the program in the once. office practice will be just such been proven by science to be a Fourth and Sixth districts, and The following poem taken cases, it is the acute bedside fact. Dr. Schwartz stressed the from reports reaching this office, from the Wisco Osteo contains case where immediate, accurate importance of keeping the body both men, along with the Presi- much food for thought: diagnosis is essential which will in the best of shape so that in dent, have an open welcome to make a new physician in the lo- all ways it may keep the bodily return at any time. Forget the slander you have cality. And so-the observation functions working properly. He To all these men the Society heard, of the numerous acute cases and advocated that every person con- is deeply indebted for their in- Forget the hasty, unkind noting how diagnosis is made is suit his family physician at least spirational messages. The Osteo- word, an invaluable asset. Even though once a year to maintain health pathic profession as a whole does Forget the quarrel and the diagnosis is not made, the abil- and discover the general stand- not appreciate, not only these cause; ity of knowing when to call. in ing of their physical condition. men, but other leaders in the Forget the whole affair surgical consultation is com- After finishing his prepared ad- profession, who so graciously because, mendable. dress, Dr. Schwartz discoursed give, without remuneration, of Forgetting is the only way. Osteopathic confidence is at- somewhat on the importance of their time and effort to promote Forget the storms of yes- tained by observing the value of attitudes in life. Determination organized Osteopathy. In the terday, Osteopathy in any acute disease. and courage play an important above series of meetings several Forget the chap whose sour At the Des Moines General Hos- part in both health and achieve- Health Talks were given over face pital one encounters acute res- ment. These were illustrated by piratory, gastric, cardiac, intest- well known characters. Dr. the air, which were well received Forgets to smile in any by the public, judging from re- place. inal, renal, pelvic and any other Schwartz has a pleasing and ports reaching us from patients Forget to ever get the blues- conditions. Every patient con- most instructive way in present- and friends. BUT DON'T FORGET TO fined in this hospital receives ing his subject. The Rotarians PAY YOUR DUES! daily Osteopathic treatment. One considered his message a decid- Dr. Conley on Air S. A. Helebrant. is not at all surprised to hear ed treat." In conjunction with the air, patients say on leaving that they The Shenandoah Evening Sen- we would call your attention to feel much stronger and better tinal also had a front page story the following letter received Mid-Year Grads Locate than they were in twice that anent Dr. Schwartz's address. It from Dr. E. H. Brett, Secretary time post-operative under medi- said in part: ' "Business men of the Connecticut Society, which of recalcare. would do well to take a periodic reads in part as follows: "On Several members of the re- One cannot forget the emer- inventory of their bodies just as April 3 at 6 p. m. (E. S. T.) Dr. lSout has gency cases which are on the they do their business proper- Conley, our AOA President, will cenThe spellJanuayt of Classthe 01' hae South has constant increase in these days ties'," Dr. Schwartz told his lis- give a talk over the American lured ofthree them to Dixie Dr. of speed. These are the cases teners. 'The body is an intricate Broadcasting System from Wa- John Ennis is practicing in Mar- where the doctor cannot delay mechanism,' said Dr. Schwartz, te-r-bujry Conn; at our Society iela has,G eorgia in CedDrrtown treatment, and it is only by do- 'the parts of which are mostly meeting. We trust you will noti- and Dr. Louis Carleton ing the work, that one is able to irreplacable, and they should re- fy the members of your Society Georgia has his shingle out in Albany, confidently take care of these ceive attention at the slightest to listen in." Ges n or*s g cases. The asepsis which the doc- sign of wear. People live too State Convention Georgia. tor takes in the care of emer- much in the 'Aspirin Age,' at- The State Convention this year ' Dr. Hudson Sproul has estab- gency wounds may be the mak- tempting to cure their own ills is May 2 and 3, at the Saveryr lished an office in Newcastle, N. ing of him in his community. with patent medicines.' The dif- Hotel, Des Moines. Dr. W. C B., Canada. Only in a hospital is sterile tech- ference between the Osteopathic Chappell, Mason City, as pro- Dr. Edmund C. Baird is in Ok- nic really acquired. and medical treatment of diseas- gram chairman, has something lahoma but has, thus far, not an- Right along with this emer- es was shown by tracing the in store for us. Enough to sax nounced his location. gency work must be listed the history of Osteopathy. Dr. Still, that Dr. Conley will be on hand , Dr. Lester Fagen recently care of fractures. It is the little founder, was a pioneer physician as well as the Chicago Techniquee completed a 6,000 mile automo- things which are done for the of Civil War days who became Team, which made attendancee bile trip through the West and comfort of the patient by which disatisfied with the current prac- history at last year's convention Southwest. He is now in Des the doctor is remembered. These tice of medicine, especially after Come everyone and reap fron I Moines but plans to locate in the little details are not remembered he lost three of his own children this harvest of good things. N(o near future. from lectures and very often are in an epidemic. He worked upon need to urge those in attendancEe Dr. Russell Stephens is serv- not even mentioned in text the theory that the human body last year, as they will be bacl k ing an internship in Mercy Hos- books. Observing a skilled sur- contains within itself all the ele- a day early if necessary, to ge t pital, St. Joseph, Mo., until June geon, such as Dr. J. P. Schwartz, ments and vital forces necessary the Technique feature alone .when he will go to the Detroit one acquires these little things to prevent the enroachment of Those who weren't in attendancEe Osteopathic Hospital in a like which mean so much to the pa- disease, and that what was need- last year, come this year ancd capacity. tient. ed to maintain health was to *"you won't be sorry." Dr. J. A . Dr. Albert C. Dennis is intern- X-Ray diagnosis cannot be keep the bodily structure func- Hirschman, Cherokee, chairmarn ing in the Des Moines General learned except through constant tioning perfectly. of exhibits, already has more ex- Hospital. observation of the film-with a "Later in the afternoon Dr. hibitors signed on the dotted lini e Other members of the class competant diagnostician to point Schwartz broadcast a talk from and their fee in the cash reg - have not yet notified us of their out your errors. KFNF, his subject being 'Health ister, than we had last year andd location. Then there is the organiza- Inventory'." C*> Entered as sec ond class THE Accepted for mailing matter, February 3rd, 1923 at special rates of postage at the post offic( provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, u 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 2, authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. 4th,der 1912. LOG BOOK OOK :w- ( A>

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_ Volume 12 April 15, 1935 Number 3 - I -- I- . I "Doctor, Have You Con- Governor Signs Iowa IFN-" " AAF -k ATT10 -"I-.1%,-" -l T TF"O"Trn A sidered Your Future?" D1iD NVIUIINl Ir LIN LJAiL HUrY I AL I Osteopathic Bill I -- Do you wish to learn simpler, I House File 174, sponsored by better, more accurate ways of the Iowa Association of Osteo- accomplishing the work you are pathic Physicians and Surgeons, doing in your specialty? Do you became a law of the State of want to see how the nationally Iowa on April 8, when Governor recognized experts within their Clyde L. Herring affixed his sig- specialty do their work and ob- nature thereunto. tain their results? Would you While the Bill was changed like to have your own work some by amendments it com- .--'ioi .. u.. -i-versally r- eognised- p'iateiEy -'a w IBISI Lircw owa 'G St eo- Would you like to become a pathie Practice Act and will leader in your chosen field of en- clear up the vagueness and un- deavor? If any of these ques- certainty which existed under tions are of interest to you, read the previous law. the following article and act Under its terms two years of upon the information it contains. pre-Osteopathic college work The program of the Interna- will be prerequisite of students tional Society of Osteopathic entering Osteopathic colleges Ophthalmology and Otolaryngol- after March 1st, 1935, WHO ogy this year will be replete WTISTT TO ENnA(NTAG TN PTRAC- only do students of Still with interest, not only for its Not at Still. Dr. J. L. Schwartz, TICE IN THE STATE OF IOWA own members but also for any- College enjoy the advantages of house physician at Des Moines -applying only to Iowa prac- one interested in the diagnosis one of the most extensive clinics General Hospital, teaches Proc- titioners. or treatment of conditions in the tology. Dr. B. L. Cash, hospital A reprint of the new law ap- in the profession, they have of- X-Ray and Physio-Therapist, eye, ear, nose and throat. fered to them every advantage pears on Page 3. It is our aim each year to put presents those subjects to Still derived from attendance at ma- students. With these members on a program supervised and ap- jor and minor surgical clinics in proved by the Board of Directors of the hospital staff also profes- Soft Ball Tourney a modern and completely equip- sors at the college, the student representing the best procedures ped hospital. The close co-oper- both Osteopathic and Medical, finds himself ever welcome at Underway ation between the hospital and Des Moines General. surgical and non-surgical, for school enables each graduate to (Continued on Page 2) Equipment at this hospital is Sunday, April 7, the lid was be thoroughly conversant with the latest obtainable and second blown off the annual Sigma Sig- hospital technic and procedure. to none. The college surgical ma Phi kittenball tournament. Entertainment at Cleve- Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Dean of ciinlluA1.o.n.c. . areno, ineiu. ~ .~Ltnerte... n a A an a iu'lne aopesters retuse to piCK the the College, is president and high as ninety-six minor surgical winner, so closely matched are land Convention surgeon-in-chief of Des Moines cases have been operated in one the teams. General Hospital. Dr. H. J. Mar- day! After the first round of play The Wednesday outing at the shall, head of the Eye, Ear, This is one of the many ad- the following results were post- Cleveland Convention will be Nose and Throat department of vantages offered to those who ed: one of the finest ever attempted. the hospital teaches his specialty attend Still. Iota Tau Sigma conquered Phi We are to take a full afternoon Sigma Gamma. and evening to visit Cedar The Non-Frats couldn't get up Point. We leave Cleveland at Faculty Meetings Sigma Sigma Phi Holds in time and forfeited to the Atlas _-b~a-,a,o arrriving at -the Club. Point two hours later. It is a School Dance Games will be played each The faculty this year is get- Sunday morning until the rounds complete resort and park with ting a regular postgraduate all the entertainment features are completed about the middle course and at the same time en- Parkview Club, March 15, was of May. one could dream of. The beach A +eae acen 1a i . U,,+IC I 1o joying the privilege of hearing t;he scenes ot tne iasLt LunclClOln oU is considered the finest fresh its own members and seeing its kind of the current school the water bathing beach in them in action. The meeting year. Sigma Sigma Phi's semi- likes Our Contemporaries world and everyone who March 5th was, as usual, annual all-school dance was the to held bathing will certainly want attended one hundred per cent event and a gala affair it was. try Lake Erie's cooling waters. It is gratifying for an editor and, following the usual discus- As always, the music was toe- to occasionally see some of his A boat ride on a privately char- sion of students and other items tered Lake steamer. A sumptu- teasing, the floor good, the articles appear in other publica- dear to the hearts of teachers, crowd in a gay mood and a tions. When such a brain-child ous banquet on a huge pavilion heard Dr. L. L. Facto in his lec- the Lake. There will thoroughly good time for all is deemed worthy of printing by overlooking ture on "Cardiac Irregularities." be dancing and entertainment, students, faculty members and other editors one feels that his but no speeches, followed by an Dr. C. I. Gordon of the faculty guests present. work is approaching, at least, evening chock full of fun. Then took up the question of High justification for its existence. the return to Cleveland. Frequency and Ultra High Fre- The editor of the Log Book has quency in his talk April second. fea- Dr. Bachman Improving recently been flattered by seeing This is just one of many Some of us who started in years tures which include a grand several articles, which appeared ago to try to follow thru with It is with a great deal of in these columns, reprinted by opening President's reception the development of radio under- and ball on Monday night which pleasure we announce that Dr. others. stood the first two or three sen- Robert B. Bachman, head of the The editor extends his appre- we promise will be different. tences. Undoubtedly this is a Fraternity and sorority parties Department of Obstetrics, is rap- ciation particularly to "The great undeveloped field and yet idly recovering from the effects Stilletto" of the Kirksville Col- and a big party for non-fratern- in an early stage of experimen- ity members on Tuesday night. of injuries received in an auto- lege, and "The Tenaculum" of tation. Like all variations of mobile accident on February 24. the Los Angeles College for see- Theatres, concerts, American electro-therapy the operator League baseball, night clubs. A We expect him to return to activ- ing fit to give space to some of (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 3) ity in the near future. his humble efforts. O -A ·iO) vO) \1,<4 Entered as second class THE Accepted for mailing matter, February 3rd, 1923 at special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. -3rd, 1923.

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IB ASSUMES DUTIES Annual Corporate Board ON JULY FIRST Meeting The annual meeting of the Corporate Board of the Des Dr. A. D. Becker of Kirksville Moines Still College of Osteo- needs no introduction to any of pathy was held at the college the old-timers and to very few of building the evening of June 10. the more recent graduates in Dre C. W. Johnson presided and Osteopathy. It is with sincere following the roll call, called for pleasure that the Log Book the annual report of the secre- makes this official announce- tary. ment and hopes that the pro- This year due to the slight de- fession as a whole appreciates crease in number of students it this important move. Dr. Becker was thought that the report comes to Des Moines not as a would not be very flattering. prodigal son, but bringing with Contrary to the general opinion him accumulated honors since the trustees of the college had his graduation here in 1903. To conducted its business in a most career of fully appreciate his efficient manner and the college of his activ- service, a survey closed its fiscal year in a much ities during the past thirty-two better financial condition than years will easily convince the that of a year ago. The most casual reader that he has very careful management and buying not been idle but has from the on the part of the board and the beginning of his Osteopathic elimination of some luxuries work, been giving freely of his made this possible. The board is time and energy to advance the to be congratulated on the fine interests of our profession. showing Following Dr. Becker's grad- as proved by the report uation from Still College in 1903 of Mrs. K. M. Robinson, Secre- he started in active practice in tary. Preston, Minn. Feeling the need Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Dean of the college, then reported on the of additional work he went to Dr. A. D. Becker, B. S., D. O. Kirksville in 1909, taking his progress along scholastic lines. post-graduate The regular faculty meetings fourth year and In accepting the presidency of the Des Moines Still held during the year not only work and remaining on the fac- College of Osteopathy I do so with the appreciation that ulty of the college until 1912. added to the enthusiasm of the He then returned to Minnesota I have been intrusted with a very serious responsibility, teachers but at every meeting to continue in active practice and further, that I have had placed before me an oppor- constructive ideas were brought until 1922. During his years of in a larger way. out under the leadership of Dr. tunity to serve the Osteopathic profession Schwartz, the results of which practice in Minnesota he acted It is well known among my many friends and acquaint- as a member of the board of have raised the standard of the trustees of the American Osteo- ances in the Osteopathic profession that for many years academic standing of the student pathic Association and for nine I have been much interested in Osteopathic education. I body. The Dean is to be con- years was a member of the State development gratulated on the progress made am of the opinion that the future growth and in this most important factor in Board of Osteopathic Examiners. of our profession is closely linked with the character of In 1922, Dr. Becker returned building morale within the col- to Kirksville to act in the capac- work done in our Osteopathic colleges and with the char- lege. ity of Dean of the newly charter- acter, ability and training of their student groups. Dr. C. W. Johnson closed the ed college, the A. T. Still Col- We have every reason to be proud of our six Osteo- report of the retiring officers with a resume of the activities lege of Osteopathy and Surgery, pathic institutions comprising the Associated Colleges of and has remained in Kirksville of the board under his leader- working with the institutions Osteopathy which are closely coordinated in their work ship during the past nine years. there until this year. In 1927 he and plans under the Bureau of Professional Education He reviewed the changes in the was again elected a member of and Colleges of the American Osteopathic Association. college from the move from Lo- cust Street to the present spac- the board of trustees of the A. O. Such cooperation and coordination is a good thing and A. and in 1931 became president ious and modern building. He of the national association, the should be encouraged and continued. also brought out the fact that highest honor which can be giv- The Osteopathic profession will never become truly a the college is stable and its en a member of our profession. great profession because there are fifty or a hundred out- credit unquestioned locally, or wherever else necessary. With Since his presidency Dr. Becker standing individuals in it, nor because one or two colleges has been returned to the board the past successful year added, of trustees of the national asso- (Continued on Page 3) the' trustees have indeed made . It (Continued on Page 3) A (Continued on Page 3) THE LOG BOOK I I - _ _ _ _ The house was beautifully dec- ]ma Alpha scholarship plaque as Sigma Sigma Phi rcpI'TY (rOTS orated with apple blossoms and ]having the highest scholastic . wf Sweet Williams; the breakfast year's graduat- average in this banquet honoring was appetizing and well served. i The Senior ing class. the graduating class The biscuits Ruth made were nembers of the Hermit Club the so delicious that they deserve IOTA TAU SIGMA was held at May 21. Food fit for special notice. evening of The battle cry of freedom was kings was served and the group Lillian said that she was so instilled in the hearts of those enjoyed not only the repast but excited that she could not eat concerned in going home, while some rather spirited remarks by and she was so surprised when those remaining were confront- alumni and the graduation mem- _ t~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ we showered her with handker- ed with a thorough houseclean- bers. The following received life chiefs that she was quite speech- ing. certificates: CP - less. and Dresser, Brothers Yukl D. Ashmore, W. Andreen, L. PHI SIGMA GAMMA After breakfast we played after acquiring the technique of Barry, F. Bumpus, B. Devine, W. for (J. J. Herrin) "Cootie" - a game which you thumb hitch-hiking, set out Enderby, W. Hall, R. Haas, C. to The house is quiet this sum- can't really appreciate until you their destination. Yukl going Johnson, D. Rice, and J. Wole- mer, inhabited by only a few have played it with several ex- Greenfield, Mass., and Dresser sheck. We members and a host of memories citeable girls. Helen won the going to Kennebunk, Maine. upon their of the past nine months. Several prize and we left with regret wished them luck have stayed for clinic, others that we would not all be to- journey. has an in- Graduation have returned home until late in gether again for such a good Brother Hobbs, who Boston, Mass. the summer. Those here, group- time until next fall. ternship in the was very ed together in the large back The girls are scattered far hospital in October, Due to the large size of the rooms, are Irvin, Wilkes, Story, and wide by now-some to spend much thrilled and anxiously class, Commencement was held to take up his new Owens, Dunham, Jurgenson, the summer working and some waiting in the auditorium of the Hoyt just playing. Mrs. Anna Slocum duties. Gibson, Hecker, Bartram, and Sherman Place, May 29, at 8:15 Herrin. Hecker and Bartram, is spending the summer in Cali- We congratulate Bros. Hobbs, upon p. m. Members of the Junior B. assistant and apprentice fornia; Mary Beth Zeigler is Devine, and Aspengren O. them respectively. back in Cincinnati, after a visit their graduation and wish class acting as ushers, seated an During the summer is the in Grinnell; Helen Butcher is their full share of prosperity unusually large number of rel- in the clinic; and Ruth that is "just around the corner." time to look around and find a slaving atives and friends of the grad- Why Paul is cashiering at the swim- Dr. Devine-later plans to take new man for Osteopathy. uates. not talk a little Osteopathy as ming pool at Camp Dodge. Vel- up an intership in Oklahoma, well as practice it? Talk it up ma Gehman is working in and we wish him great success. The program opened with the State well that you can send a stu- Schroeder's, and Lillian Peter- Now that the Iowa processional played by the or- so and dent back to your college and son is recuperating from Com- Board is over for Aspengren chestra from North High. Dr. L. wait- your fraternity-the type with mencement activities and study- Devine, they are anxiously P. Fagan of Des Moines gave you want professional as- ing for State Boards. ing for the returns. the invocation which was follow- which Aspen- sociations. How about it? Burnie and Mary Kay are still Brothers MacIntyre, ed by selections by the orchestra Delta chapter will be repre- in town, working part of the gren, Hurd, and Lyle are staying and their harp soloist. at the Cleveland conven- time. Lilly McClure, Evelyn Ket- at the house this summer, and Rev. C. N. Bigelow in his ad- sented them tion by Bros. Robert Hoefer, Joe man, Murial Wilson, and Clarise housecleaning is getting dress to the graduates stressed Bartram, and J. B. Miller. They Keift are planning on a summer down. the present needs for higher forward will attend all fraternity meet- of recreation. Dorthea is work- Everyone is looking education of the specialized type and better school ings, as well as open lectures II ing in a doctor's office, and to a greater and assured the members of the and demonstrations. Plan to I Rachel, although busy with pa- year. class of success if they maintain- members wish meet them when you attend the II tients, is planning a great time The graduating ed the high standard set by the and ap- convention next month. Talk at the national convention. to express their thanks institution. Dr. J. P. Schwartz, with them about Delta chapter preciation to faculty and friends Dean of the College, presented PSI SIGMA ALPHA for their help and kindness dur- and find out just what we are II the graduates, and Dr. C. W. ing the past four years. doing back here at the house. I On Tuesday evening, May 21, Johnson, President, conferred Exchange ideas about your chap- at Mrs. O'Malley's Tea Room, the degrees. The North High ATLAS CLUB ter and your national organiza- Psi Sigma Alpha closed a very orchestra then rendered the re- grad- tion, that their activities may be II profitable year with a banquet With the closing of the school cessional march and the strengthened and unified. in honor of our graduating sen- year we find most of the broth- uates, marching to the mezza- Bros. Gamble and Wilson, iors-Robt. Forbes, T. C. Hobbs, ers ready to return home when nine, received the congratula- tions of their many friends in Kirkville '35, were guests while II Clair Means, Wm. Rankin, J. M. the final bell rang. Packing has taking the Iowa Board recently. Zimmerman, Oscar Jungman, been their vocation for several the audience. We regret the departure ofI and Jack Berck. days. It is a relief to leave the The following members of the Brothers William Rees, George I1 Dr. C. W. Johnson gave an routine but with that joy comes class appeared in the line: Folkman, Dexter Rice, and I interesting and instructive talk the parting of those brothers Wendell Clemens Andreen, Wayne Enderby, who received I on "Locations and Beginning who will be in the Osteopathic Donald Leslie Ashmore, William their degrees as members of theI1 of Practice" and each of the field to carry on the work. Stanley Aspengren, Harry Ar- class of '35. While I have onlyr graduating members gave a The Senior Banquet was held thur Barquist, Lester Delbert known these brothers since myTshort farewell speech. May 22, at the Hermit Club. We Barry, Jack Lawrence Berck, transfer to Delta chapter lastt Several of the members take great pleasure in announc- Glenn Edgar Bigsby, John fall, their friendship will not be , brought their wives or sweet- ing our graduating members as Franklin Bumpus, Jr., Bennie easily forgotten. I have enjoyedI hearts, which proved a welcome follows: W. C. Andreen, D. L. Hoyt Devine, Wellington Gordon r Barquist, G. E. knowing them and associating5, innovation, breaking the usual Ashmore, H. A. Douglas, Harold M. Ekelman, with them in Phi Sigma Gammat custom of a stag banquet and Bigsby, J. F. Bumpus, Jr., T. B. Wayne Clare Enderby, Thomas activities, and in wishing themI adding just that something Farmer, J. R. Forbes, W. F. Bruce Farmer, George Edward "Bon Voyage" on their journeyTneeded to make the occasion the Hall, E. H. Lodish, P. R. More- Folkman, James Robert Forbes, through life, I express not onlyTsuccess that it was. house, and J. N. Secor. More Robert John Haas, William Felk- the wish of Delta chapter, butt At the last regular meeting definite locations of this group ner Hall, Theodore Caleb Hobbs, my personal feelings as well. of the year the following officers will be noted in the next issue Paul Russell Isaacson, Carl Geo. were elected: President, W. S. of the Log Book. Johnson, Oscar Arthur Jung- DELTA OMEGA Irvin; Vice President, Dale The Spring Dance went over man, Edward Francis Leininger, (Burnie) Crews; Treasurer, De Witte in fine shape and everyone turn- Edward Harold Lodish, Clair A. Lillian Peterson was honoredI Goode; Secretary, Ralph Deger; ed out for the occasion. Means. Philetus Ralph More- at a May breakfast given the0 Historian, Wm. Moore; Corre- This chapter extends its sym- house, Lillian Beatrice Peterson, eighteenth by Ruth Paul at herr sponding Secretary, B. A. Storey. pathy to Brother Bigsby and Cyrus Bartles Potter, William home. The thirteen guests in- DeWitte Goode represented family, due to the death of his Clark Rankin, William Evan cluded Dr. Rachel Woods, Lil-- this chapter at the Senior ban- mother on June 7th. Rees, Dexter Brown Rice, John lian Peterson, Mrs. Anna Slo-- quets in both Kansas City and Brothers taking the thumb Norman Secor, Robert Miller cum, Evelyn Ketman, Mary Beth Kirksville. He reported a pleas- route home report that the Tessien, Lawrence L. Theberge, Zeigler, Dorthea Failing, Heler1a ant trip and a royal welcome at scenery on the banks of the Miss Francis J. Thompson, Ronald Butcher, Clarise Keift, Burni( e each banquet. issippi is welcome to the eye Alvin Wilburn, Joseph Raymond Moeller, Lillie McClure, Murie I,I We are proud to announce after being in Des Moines. Woloschek, Clifford Eldridge Wilson, Mary Kay, and Velmaa that Lillian Peterson's name Come back home next fall and Worster, and Julian Milton Zim- a student with you. merman. Gehman. I-iii will be engraved on the Psi Sig- bring THE LOG BOOK I ASSUMES DUTIES ON JULY FIRST The Log Book Dr. A. D. Becker, B. S., D. O. stand out as markedly superior, but we, as a profession, (Continued from Page 1) The Official Publication of will become truly great because the average of colleges, ciation, his term of office expir- DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE faculties, student bodies and physicians is increasingly .ng in 1936. OF OSTEOPATHY high. Each individual in Osteopathy has his or her con- Dr. Becker has proved his ability as a leader in every form President ------A. D. Becker to make toward great accomplishment. If we tribution of service to the profession. Dur- Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay grow to be great, it will be because we all grow together. ing his entire career he has been Our idealism, our lofty ambitions, our determinations for active in practice, teaching and Editor ------E. Harwood superiority must be crystallized into concrete examples of n legal, legislative and executive work. He comes to Still College Limitation my best judgment that our colleges Osteopathy Without better work. It is fully prepared in every way to must be in the forefront of such forward march. The build a greater institution upon Looking Ahead graduates from our colleges must each year reflect the the firm foundation already es- evidence of superior training. tablished for many years. It is indeed an honor and a privilege In assuming the editorship of Osteopathic physician must be constantly on Every to welcome such a man to our the Log Book the writer would high-minded and like to express his appreciation the alert for the right type of intelligent, institution. In leaving Kirksville of an opportunity to serve in a serious young men and women who might be interested in Dr. Becker does not sever his new field. It has been my pleas- Osteopathy as a career. The colleges with their student intimate association with the profession, but strengthens his ure to work with professional groups may well be considered as the tap roots of the pro- and women for a number position as the chief executive of men fession. We do not, at this time, in my judgment, need of years and also with several Still College. educational institutions. With more colleges; rather we need to still further improve Read his statement elsewhere this outlook I hope to be able to the colleges we now have. in this issue. view the field with a little broad- And so I look upon this new opportunity of mine as a if more closely ANNUAL CORPORATE er viewpoint than challenge to me to do what I can to help. I am deeply associated with either the insti- BOARD MEETING tution or the profession directly. sensible of the honor that goes with this election to an I would like to change the important place. I am conscious of the fine spirit already (Continued from Page 1) name of the Log Book. This present in the faculty and student body of this college. progress against the tide of de- monthly message to you is more I feel assured that we shall all together give a good ac- pression that has swept so many a Log. I want to make it a than count of the tasks before us. Our united effort will be to colleges from the list. personal message to each of you The regular business of the support of its readers telling you of the in- make this college worthy of the enthusiastic college followed and nominees teresting things I see here at friends, students and alumni. We will need and expect were called for the position of Still College, Des Moines, and your help. We shall do our utmost to deserve it. president of the board of trus- the State of Iowa. I expect to -ARTHUR D. BECKER, D. O. tees for the ensuing year. Dr. A. take advantage of the advisory D. Becker of Kirksville, and Dr. capacity of Dr. Halladay and uI C. W. Johnson were nominated will also consult with others of I and upon counting the vote Dr. faculty and will try to bring I the until in 1905 he responded Arthur D. Becker was elected to in each issue that City you something to the call of teaching and be- Senior Banquet the position of president of the make you clip a part of the will came a member'of the faculty of board of trustees for the year. publication or file it complete. took his defeat the college. The senior banquet given by Dr. Johnson Still College is an institution gracefully and in extending con- served to be proud of. Its past record Since that time he has the members of the board of gratulations to his successor, of- with reference in Des Moines and thruout the in every capacity trustees of the college to the fered his services to the college, His country incites us to try for to the college management. graduating class, was held at the stating that he would continue greater laurels. In my small way continued service as a member Hotel Fort Des Moines, the eve- to support the institution in thirty years I hope to help make the insti- of the faculty for ning of May 28. Altogether over every way and wished sincerely Past students tution a more intimate part of speaks for itself. eighty attended, making this one to co-operate whenever possible. your life. The new President of Still College will never forget of the largest senior banquets Mrs. K. M. Robinson was then impressions speaks of the College being wor- the many lasting given for several years. Many elected without contest to the thy of your support. It, we all left from his lectures in Nervous relatives of graduates were in she has held for several Having office hope, will be more worthy as and Mental diseases. attendance and the honor of has filled with success. board of years and time goes on. been a member of the their presence is fully appre- of the C.P.A. leaves part of The report Still College truly belongs to trustees for the greater ciated. doubt as to the efficiency of familiar no the profession. You are privileg- this time he is more Dr. C. W. Johnson presided of the college her work. ed to write us constructive crit- with the history and following the dinner called Dr. R. B. Bachman was re- other person. He has icism and we welcome it. What than any upon Dr. L. L. Facto, better elected to the office of treasurer, it during its most trying would you like to see each seen known as the Class Father, to a position of trust which, with and watched its develop- month as a feature of this little periods make the address of the eve- the president and secretary, de- to its present efficiency. publication? Let's get better ac- ment ning. Dr. Facto covered both cides the many financial prob- his elevation to the posi- quainted. Until himself and the class with glory lems that constantly arise in the of president in 1926, Dr. E. Harwood. tion with his well-chosen remarks. conduct of the college. served as Dean of the Johnson Dean Schwartz was the next The remaining trustees of the college. speaker and admonished the board were then elected intact Dr. Johnson is not retiring Dr. C. W. Johnson as to their future conduct commended for the success- from active Osteopathic service. class and in the field. A fitting response ful year just past. The trustees his experience and energy This issue of the Log Book With was given by Bennie Devine, the of the college for the coming he will continue for many years would not be complete without class president. year will, with the exception of to serve the profession with the a word of praise for our retiring the president, remain the same president, Dr. C. W. Johnson. same sincerity as in the past. The Senior Banquet has be- come as much a part of the com- as during the past and are as His record is one of many years follows: of faithful effort in behalf of A boy man earn a hundred mencement program as the college awarding of the diplomas and is President, Dr. Arthur D. Still College and the science of dollars a day by going to Becker. I but he must wait to collect. enjoyed by both the graduates Osteopathy. Dr. Johnson was Mrs. K. M. Rob. The United States Bureau of Ed- and the trustees and faculty. We Secretary, graduated from Iowa State Col- inson. ucation shows that college grad- little realize that we have only lege with the B. S. degree sev- Dr. R. B. Bach- uates earn from $56,000 to one of these meetings during a Treasurer, eral years before he became in- man. $112,000 more by the time they lifetime. This is the only time terested in Osteopathy. For some Schwartz, are sixty than do those who go that this class and the full corps Dr. J. P. time he served as superintend- Crum, to work after being graduated of teachers and their intimate Dr. Bertha ent of schools in Iowa and lec- Dr. H. V. Halladay, II from high school. This would friends meet in honor of this tured over the state. In the late Dr. G. E. Fisher. nineties he became interested in give the four years' course a particular group. We congrat- Seniors and wish them The meeting closed with the Osteopathy and following hisI cash value of from $77 to $155 ulate the the success they surely deserve. election of the trustees. graduation practiced in Charles 5a day. I -- - . THE LOG BOOK

.I- I I ah -i members of the Society and will ecology, Obstetrics, Band, and re- Wm. F. Hall was giv- Band Banquet "Ac k be worth having by all. In Anatomy. gard to the practice act, we read en the Sigma Sigma Phi award I W.~A. uttrtI- the report of the legislative com- 1for Service to the College, and The college Jazz Band having 1 A ______------mittee of the State Medical So- Wm. C. Rankin the Sigma Sig- inished a successful season ciety. Excerpts from this report ma Phi award in Osteopathy. were entertained at a banquet The By-Laws adopted by the . announced circuit meet- Larry Theberge was May 16, at conven- will be read at the Thursday evening, Iowa Society at the May as the new interne at the Des Des Moines. With alter- ings. the Hotel Fort tion had their most drastic decision against an Moines General Hospital, and of a couple of the and for- A court the exception ation in the composition Iowa Chiropractor practically Lillian Peterson, having the nembers who were unavoidably Legislative Com- mation of the limits the chiro to manipulative highest average for the four letained the entire personnel of Divisional mittee. The Society treatment and nothing else. Look years, will have her name en- was present. This year the group at the present Secretaries are for a report in detail in the AOA graved on the Psi Sigma Alpha has consisted of the following: what they des- time working on Journal by Dr. Chappell, AOA plaque to commemorate her ex- Harold Eckleman and Fred a "model" state con- ignate as Legislative Adviser. Space in the cellence. Green, violins; Gnau and Jeran- not yet ready stitution. This is Log Book is limited and I fear Dr. Halladay announced the son, guitar and banjo; Douglass, so no help could for publication we have now overtrodden the Freshmen awards in Anatomy- Richardson, Templeton, O'Ber- 'this source. On be secured from free space so graciously given by about forty percent of the class ski, and Young, saxs; Whitney, AOA Legisla- the other hand the Still College. making above 95 in Osteology. piano; and Gerlach, drums. Bob tive Council has formulated ON TO CLEVELAND! This closed the regular Friday Forbes, Bob Tessian, and Carl some thoughts and ideas and assemblies41 for the year. We sin- Johnson, former members of the presented them in the form of cerely1 hope that they will be band and graduates, were also recommendations and it was this renewed1 early with an augment- guests. The loss of Doug on the recommendation of the AOA Senior Class Day edI orchestra and will continue sax and Harold Eckleman on Council that when the Society Assembly, May 24 as interesting as during the past violin will be keenly felt next patterned after when the Legis- schooli year. season and we hope new students lative committee of five elective Once each semester the assem- The assembly closed with sev- will appear to take their places. members be elected from the eral selections by the orchestra The maintenance of a college floor of the convention to terms bly is given over to the final ef- to under the leadership of Dr. H. V. band over a period of years is of five years each. That is, this forts of the graduating class With Halladay. a difficult thing. Membership first year there were five mem- make themselves immortal. George Folk- changes every semester and bers elected ,one for one, one a cast consisting of man as announcer, or perhaps means usually a complete reor- for two, one for three, and so Summer Clinic and P. G. ganization of the group. on up to five year terms. When we had better say commentator Cy Potter as Each of the graduating mem- the plan is in full force there in George's place; With school closed for the Isaacson as legal bers spoke of the close friend- will be one member elected historian; Paul summer with the exception of Seer, ship among the musicians in the the floor of the convention advisor; and Bob Forbes as the clinic, the few staying are from the Hill- and Dr. Halladay closed to serve a term of five aided and abetted by kept more than busy. The var- college each year was thanks for the fine co-oper- this committee. These Billies of the Campus, there ious departments will be main- with years on the group and expressed constitute the com- little room left for the regular tained as through the school ation of five members his own pleasure in working there are twelve asso- talent usually heard. year, the advantage going to the mittee, an an- with such a band. members appointed, one George opened with students remaining, with the ciate along radio lines- each year (when in full oper- nouncement great number and variety of fade in and out being suc- ation) now the entire twelve will the cases. Clinic as usual will be cessfully produced by the 'effi- be appointed. These will furnish conducted by a member of the Still College Jazzers. Cy Dr. J. O. Humbert information to the committee cient faculty. up to the mike and and in turn back to the stepped Dr. Stanley Pettit of Cleve- members no words on flattery but Entertains Seniors profession in their respective wasted land, Tenn., is in the city taking proved that the four years at localities. The members elected Postgraduate work, and Dr. Law- Still had not dulled his wit one '26, to this committee at the recent son Coulter will arrive shortly Dr. James Opie Humbert, whit. The Hill-Billies, disguised and grad- convention were: Dr. J. P. for the same purpose. Several entertained the faculty props from the equipment of a dinner at the Schwartz, Des Moines, five years; by others have written their inten- uating class at one Mark Gerlach, easily won Moines Hotel, Sunday, Dr. D. E. Hannen, Perry, four tion to toke advantage of the Fort Des the merited applause of the as- 5. Dr. Humbert spoke on years; Dr. S. H. Klein, Des extensive OB work offered dur- May sembly. Their identity is still a subject "Building a $10,000 Moines, three years; Dr. R. P. ing the summer months. Last the mystery. Paul Isaacson in read- Practice." His remarks were of Boone, two years; and summer the cases averaged more Westfall, ing the Will reverted to type and inestimable value to the graduat- Dr. Della B. Caldwell, Des than one a day, and a month in I so hot that his outer cloth- ing seniors and each one carried one year. The committee got Des Moines offers review work Moines, ing impared his efforts and be- some excellent ideas in re- chairman and sec- of a clinical type unexcelled. away elected their fore finishing stood before the gards to ethically advertising his Dr. Hannan and Dr. retary, assemblage garbed in B. V. D.'s future practice. Caldwell respectfully. I of 1873 vintage. Bob Forbes, Assembly, May 17 Dr. Humbert is the originator wearing his usual overstuffed and producer of "Dr. Humbert's of Perry Dr. D. E. Hannan torso wrapped in a bath robe, Once a year the American In- Cereal," a new departure in his appointment for has received I and with head circled by a bath stitute of Business and Still Col- breakfast cereals. A dish of the term on the State a three year I towel, peered wisely into the lege exchange assemblies. On cereal and muffins made from it Board of Osteopathic Examiners. depts of a flask purloined from this date the orchestra from Still were served at the banquet and the Chem. Lab. and accurately moved intact over to the Victor- full size sample boxes were dis- The Circuit meetings will beI read the past, present and future ia Hotel, in which the A. I. B. tributed to all attending. This practically over when this Log of the class-especially the past. was then located. (Note: Since new cereal is scientifically de- Book reaches the profession, but The Hill-Billies closed the of- June 3, the A. I. B. has occupied signed to promote normal in- if by chance you receive it be- ferings of the class, except- their new home at Tenth and testinal peristalsis and to pro- fore your meeting in your dis- Ed Lodish was called to the Grand). The same morning the vide a readily digestible and trict by all means attend. Dr. platform and presented with a singers from A. I. B. filled the healthful form of whole wheat Torrance of Edinburgh, Scotland GOLD award for exceptional assembly hour for Still. From and barley. The cereal lends it- is a most interesting speaker and work done in the Lab. Ed took reports both groups were well self to preparation as a cooked has a real message. A graduate it all in good faith until Dr. Hal- entertained. The girls who came breakfast food or as flour in the University Medical laday, who was acting as the of Edinburgh t over to Still are more than ever preparation of muffins, health School, he practiced medicine cat's paw, placed in his out- interested in the boys of our bread, etc. hands a bowl of gold for twelve years and is now irI stretched college or at least some of them The faculty and senior class it and did with this country studying Osteo- fish. Ed can take and the ten members of the or- appreciate the doctor's thought- i was echoed from pathy. Dr. John Woods of Dee a laugh that chestra who visited the A. I. B fulness in providing this oppor- President Gordon of the audience. secure Moines and I found the best place to tunity of receiving such worth- Johnson then took the Iowa Society, complete the Dr. C. W. office help or something. while information concerning and made the awards circuit programs. the floor practice and also the introduc- members of the At the time of this writing il to the various tion of his fine cereal. is sincerely hoped to have somt class for exceptional work done -Birth also presented valuable information relative t( during their four years at Still Born to Dr. and Mrs. Russell Dr. Humbert our new practice act, effectivE College. More than half of the Melvin Wright of Detroit Mich. a similar dinner to the graduat- 1 College July 4th. If such information is class received special awards in a 6 /2 pound baby girl, June 5 ing class of the Chicago General Clinic, Proctology, Gyn- 1935. of Osteopathy. secured it will be mailed to al I THE Entered as second class Accepted for mailing matter, February 3rd, 1923 at special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. / s------s- LOG BOOK K

PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 12 JULY '15, 1935 Number 7

: . t~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I The Outlook Still College Convention

The usual lull in college in- Notices terest during the vacation period is conspicuous by its absence. The Booth The presence of Dr. Becker has Many of you who were at the converted our college into a ver- convention in Wichita last year itable bee-hive of activity. Re- remember with pleasure the min- newed inspiration is being evi- utes you spent in the college denced by the faculty members, booth. This year Mrs. Robinson and a desire to start the new will be on the job as usual and school year "with a bang" is al- will be glad to see you again. ready the spirit of the entire Those of you who were not able force of our institution. to attend last year and will be To the members of the stu- at the meeting in Cleveland, do dent body I can conscientiously not fail to look us up and reg- say that when you return in Sep- ister. Of course we will have tember you are going to be quick some literature for you if you to sense these inspiring forces wish it but we know you are not fond of carrying such booklets, and you will enter into a new J. P. Schwartz, D. 0., I I school year with an added zest etc. around. Register with us to continue your studies with the F. A. C. O. S. Another busy physician who is and tell us how many catalogues interest and work necessary to hard to catch. Dr. Bachman is you wish and other literature complete them with honor to In order to catch "J. P.", as responsible for the extensive also. This will then be mailed to yourself and your profession. he is intimately dubbed by his and well organized Obstetrical you at your office and save you As Dr. Becker has said, I do associates, you have to arise clinic at the college. For the past the trouble of taking it back not feel justified in making any early and stay up late. This man eighteen years he has been an home. rash statements to the Alumni is doing too much for his own active member of the faculty of We will have some new pic- of Des Moines Still College of good. He is spending too much the college and his work in his tures of the college and with the Osteopathy. We can only do our time helping others and too lit- chosen specialty has attracted changes in administration we best, -and that we firmly-pledge. tle conserving his own strength. the attention of the entire Osteo- know that there will. be a lot of It is our desire to continue to This began sixteen years ago pathic profession. The increas- things that you want to talk advance, to build and to create when he graduated from Kirks- ing number of cases of this type over. The Still College Booth is an institution of which you will ville and immediately took an each year has made it necessary for your information and con- justly be proud. If we are able internship in Des Moines with for an assistant to be appointed venience and we urge you to to do these things in a gradual, Dr. S. L. Taylor. His career un- in this department as Dr. Bach- make it your headquarters dur- (Continued on Page 3) veils as rapidly as a Floyd Gib- man's private practice demands ing the convention. bons word-picture. a certain part of his time. The Breakfast Faculty Elected During this time he was tak- The fact that the Obstetrical Wednesday morning the alum- ing an active part in the develop- department handled in a very ni of the college get together for successful manner 400 cases this their annual breakfast. This will Drs. Fagen and Callison Added ment of the college, teaching in various departments and acting year certainly shows that Still be held at the official hotel and as a member of the board of College has a following that ap- at 7:30. Look on the announce- The main business before the preciates this efficient service. ment board for details when you trustees at the regular monthly trustees. This brought him into an intimate contact with the stu- Added registrations each year in- arrive, or to make sure of the meeting in July was the selec- dicate that this clinic has grown time and place, consult Mrs. Rob- tion of the faculty for the com- dent body and his advice is sought by all. As Dean of the each year under the able direc- inson in the Still College booth. ing year. It has always been the tion of Dr. Bachman. Last year the room was filled policy of the college to maintain faculty he has led in the in- creased interest in the teaching Dr. Bachman is a great trav- and some did not get served as a continuity if possible in the well as they should. Put it down teaching staff. Dr. Arthur D. of Osteopathy at Still College. eler and yet fond of his home. Mechanically inclined he has in your appointment book right Becker, the newly elected pres- Dr. Schwartz is in demand as now that you will attend the ident, will take over the major a speaker, receiving many invi- built a complete trailer with all modern conveniences and when breakfast for Still College Alum- portion of the work done prev- tations that cannot be filled, due a few minutes offers, is always ni, Wednesday morning, July 24. iously by Dr. C. W. Johnson. Dr. to his heavy schedule at the hos- Our new president, Dr. Becker, L. P. Fagen of Des Moines will pital and college. State and na- busy adding to the already ex- tensive landscape effects around will be there to greet you. The assist in the department of anat- tional organizations also demand Secretary, the Dean and other omy. part of his time, and last but his home. A cottage in Minne- sota is another hobby and lie members of the faculty will be A major change of importance not least by any means, his fam- present. Who will be the oldest is the acquisition of Dr. C. P. usually spends the greater part ily. his graduate and who the youngest? Callison of Pampa, Texas, who of the summer there with J. P. does like to sneak away family. Remember - the Hotel Cleve- will arrive in Des Moines the now and then to a certain lake interest in the col- land-Wednesday morning. first of September, coming to the in Iowa where he has a cottage His deep college as a full time member of and steal a few days of much- lege and its success insures his the staff and taking over the needed rest from the strenuous election each year to the board Grandfather Becker Now of trustees and the office of subjects taught by Miss Ava duties of a busy and highly re- Johnson. spected surgeon. treasurer of the group. Dr. Bach- On July 5th, Dr. and Mrs. Rol- has had an exten- man is considered an authority Dr. Callison Serious, sincere, quick-witted lin E. Becker became the proud sive teaching experience, being on Obstetrics and is frequently parents of an eight pound boy, and highly efficient but with it called upon to meet with state an instructor with the Naval all a modesty that drives you to who will be known as Donald! Hospital Corps during the war, or divisional societies, lecturing Lee Becker. The babe arrived at his friends for information need- on this subject. a teacher of science in Kirksville ed for an interview. the Tulsa Osteopathic Hospital. State Teachers College and asso- "What about the college?" we Dr. Rollin Becker is practicing ciate professor of Physiology in "What about the college?" asked him the other day. in Haskell, Okla., and is the son the Kirksville College of Osteo- we asked the other day. "We have taken a big step of Dr. Arthur D. Becker, so there pathy. He has also taken snecial "Watch : our smoke", he re- forward this year,"' was his is just as much pride on display (Continued on Page 3) plied with a smile. reply. in Des Moines as in Oklahoma.:.. · . T HE L 0 G -G B O O K

l I Frat and Sorority Registration Last year at Wichita the ma- jority of the fraternities and sororities got together at a com- mon registration booth. This was a decided advantage over the old method of each trying to reg- ister their own members and no one having any definite location for the purpose. This year, as of ATLAS CLUB last, the fraternity and sorority With our vacation approach- registrations will follow the A. ing the half-way mark we have O. A. and local offices. It will noted little change in activities not immediately adjoin the local of the Club. registration but will be just a In the last issue of this paper step away and as soon as you the writer omitted an important have finished with the local reg- J. M. Woods, D. O. Mary Golden, D. O. item which concerned Senior istration go immediately to the day. The program was interest- frat and sorority desk. Eight or- Dr. Woods started his career ing and then came the presenta- ganizations officially use this in Kirksville, where he assisted "Can a woman conduct a suc- tion of trophies by the Sigma desk but the girl has instruc- in the Pathology Laboratory, cessful Osteopathic practice?" Sigma Phi, all of which were tions to register all fraternities later transferring to Des Moines, Dr. Golden is the answer to the carried away by the Atlas Club. and sororities, so fill in the card where he graduated. He was im- at her request. question. She not only conducts We take great pleasure in an- mediately retained on the fac- a successful practice but also is nouncing the following brothers Dr. J. A. Cozart is president ulty and for the past twelve receiving internships: Andreen, of the Interfraternity Assembly years has been not only an able active in many local affairs. She Lodish, Secor, Stephenson, Hall, and will call a meeting of the member of the teaching staff but addresses P.T.A. meetings, pre- and Bumpus. representatives early in the served five years as a member of sides at Women's Rotary and This being the convention week. Some very important mat- the board of trustees. He is call- other clubs, takes time off to run month for the A. O. A. in Cleve- ters are to come before this ed frequently to speak at con- out of town to meet various land, gives us something very group, so see that your repre- ventions and will appear on the groups and enjoys occasional interesting to look forward to,. sentative is available when the general program at the meeting motor or airplane trips. Full d0f' We do hope to see you at the call comes. If your organization in Cleveland. energy and ready to expend it convention. ' - ; has not completed its plans for Dr. Woods is active in local for the good of her .chosen pro- the anuiial meeting and banquet and state Osteopathic affairs and fession. Our choice for the the PHI SIGMA GAMMA get in touch immediately with busy at his downtown office. answer to the question above. We. were pleased to have as Dr. M. K. Cottrell of Cleveland. our dinner guest Monday eve- Available space for such meet- ing is at a premium now. Re- We wonder as we look this tages. Not only in this depart- ning, July 1, Dr. Arthur D. record over whether or not you ment but in others, you will find Becker, President of Still Col- member to register with your organization. realize the advantage that Still that the training is practical. lege. Phi Sigma Gamma extends College offers in this subject You come in contact with the to you a cordial welcome, Dr. alone. These cases are taken care actual cases and you as a stu- Becker, and looks forward to Tons of Babies of in the home with the excep- dent gradually work up to the having you as their guest many tional case that must have hos- point of complete charge of the times in the future. What does one and one-half pital care. The delivery is super- case. Actual attendance on cases Visitors so far this summer tons of babies look like? Pile vised by a graduate physician gives the student a confidence have been Dr. and Mrs. Lawson 398 of them on a truck and you attended by a group of students that cannot be obtained in any Coulter of Detroit, and Dr. How- have the picture. But these were each of which has a special part other way. ard Topefer of West Virginia. not born all in one day. They to play until he is qualified to The advantages at Still Col- With the weather man finally were scattered through the year make a delivery. Each student lege are certain. promising warm weather for a and helped into this world by as he advances in the training change, the favorite attire seems the Senior students of Still Col- and finishes the clinical labora- to be white shirts and white lege. tory work must be in attendance Visitors trousers. However, after an af- at at least seven cases and must ternoon of treating in the stifling We have on our desk a com- plete report of the work done by make at least two deliveries in The following doctors recently rooms at school even these the presence of the registered clothes do not seem to be of the Obstetrical department of visited at the office of the col- the college from June 1, 1934 physician. Some students at the lege. Drop in and say "Hello" to much use in protecting the body college have attended over 100 from the penetrating rays of the to June 1, 1935. The busiest us when passing thru. month was September, there be- cases and made nearly as many C. S. Pollock, Minneapolis, Iowa sun. The house is fairly deliveries. quiet, the silence at night broken ing 43 babies born, including two Minn. only by the insistent ring of the sets of twins. This same morfth Drs. Bachman and Shaffer are H. G. Withrow, Milwaukee, telephone, announcing that the holds the record for the most in charge of this division of the Wisc. birth rate of Des Moines is born in any seven consecutive clinical work at Still College Delmar Steninger, Wellman, about to be increased. Joe Bar- days. From September 25th to and have established a most en- Iowa. tram and Earl Jurgenson have 30th there were 15. cases in the viable reputation. The work Thomas S. Torrance, Edin- pulled stakes and returned home clinic. November 28- and Janu- done by this department is well burgh, Scotland. until later in the summer. The ary 18 tie for the greatest num- known thruout the city and has Harold Jennings, Mason City, rest of us enjoy life via the hot ber on any one day. Each of increased to the extent that at Iowa. bath, an occasional sun bath on these days claims five births in times it taxes the available stu- Elmer Lee, Greely, Colo. our third floor bath-a-torium, the clinic. Some other figures dent list. Geo. Basore, Franklin, Ohio. and relaxation to a popular will certainly interest you. An interesting case came to dance band on the radio. The Breech- presentations-9; Po- light recently in this work. On root beer and, ice cream stands dalic versions-14; Forceps de- March 19, twin girls were born Pulmonary Tuberculosis next door also receive their liveries 10; Twins-8; Prema- to a mother who was herself a share of attention, and as usual ture-12; Miscarriages 3; In- clinic baby 31 years ago. This A new book by Dr. W. B. everyone is endeavoring to bor- fant fatalities-5; Total boys- is not the first case of this kind Gould of Denver, is just off the how a cigarette from someone 211; Total girls-187. but well worth mention as it press. His introduction clearly else. The majority of the cases shows that the early reputation states his reasons and aims in Sunday, June 30, Ed Owen, were normal as is expected but established by this clinic over writing this very useful tome Jack Wilkes, Jim Dunham, and the average number of abnormal- thirty years ago is still remem- and it makes good reading on a John Herrin assisted Dr. S. H. ities occured. The clinic report bered and taken advantage of by subject that you are not too fa- Klein at the Jimmie Allen Air shows Placenta Abrupto, Con- the second generation. miliar with. T. B. and cancer Races. Working with the Opti- genital Atelctasis, Spina Bifid, This feature of Still College have long been the bane of the mist Club we registered the con- Hydrocephalus, Prolapsed Cord, is only one of the many that therapeutic world. This book testants and timed the flights of Double Cleft Palate, Retained make the college outstanding in will clearthe path for a greater +thk ax, ta-r nf n 1iininal l XTatn vcnr ;Hi +Lu..Lhcia.lutm the planes. Membranes and Hypospadius. ilte Illatt Lt i lllllJicai V il- tserviice iln LuDercuiosis. T HE LOG BOBOOK I_·_ _I;·_(__·________ _____·_______· - -- i I Still Grads Re-Elected visit .fromr; his :.:brother in-. Cali- fornia. ';.;:- : You Ought To Know The L.Book Officers in Detroit Assn. Mrs. Robinson will attend the . S ;, . convention and later will 'motor The Official' -Publication of That .... At the annual to Minnesota. election of the will at- ®,>------<. DES MOINES:STILL COLLEGE Detroit Association of Physi- Dr. and 'Mrs. Woods OF OSTEOPATHY cians and Surgeons of Osteo- tend the convention and visit in Illinois. Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Joseph pathic Medicine, held at Book President .------A. D. Becker Dr. Arthur D. Becker will at- -announce the arrival, May 19, Cadillac Hotel, May 15, Dr. Rob- tend the convention and later of a young man in the family Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay ert K. Homan of the Highland weighing eight pounds and three Park Osteopathic Clinic, was re- visit in Colorado. Editor ------E. Harwood elected Vice President of the As- Dr. J.' R. Shaffer plans to be ounces. He has been named Ron- sociation. in Cleveland. ald Leon. Dr. Joseph was popu- Osteopathy Without Limitation Dr. H. V. Halladay and son, larly known as "Micky" while in . Dr. Homan graduated from Morrie, will motor thru to the college and'is now practicing in Des Moines Still College in 1931 convention, following which Dr. Detroit. Xeep to the Right and after a year's internship at Halladay will spend several days the Detroit Osteopathic Hospital in Mesa Verde National Park.' affiliated with the Highland Dr. Walter 0. Hopkins Dr. V. A. Englund will take -of the '27 class and now prac- The other day I went down Park Osteopathic Clinic. He has special work at the Norwood been very active in organization ticing in London, arrived on the town to buy a certain kind of a Clinic in August. Normandie recently and will at- affairs in Detroit, having been Dr. J. A. Humphrey expects shirt. I came out of Younkers on secretary of .the City Association tend the convention at Cleve- to attend the convention. land. Walnut Street: and started to- in 1933, :vice president in 1934, Dr. R. B. Kale will attend the wards the Utica, one block east, and reselected vice president for convention and also visit in War- along 'the. north side of the the year 1935-36. He has been ren, Ohio, his home town. Dr. Walter E. Heinlen secretary of the Staff Associa- street. We have had a good deal Dr. and Mrs. Paul Park are at was married the tenth of June tion of the Detroit Osteopathic a new arrival. to Miss Lois Isabelle Gittins, the of 'rain lately but this was one home with Hospital for the past two years. Dr. O. E. Rose will attend the ceremony occuring at Red Ooak, of 'the ..ateroons when the sun Dr. W. Kenneth Moore, also convention and fish in Minnesota Iowa. Dr. and Mrs. Heinlen will peeped down for a. while and graduated in the class of 193.1, later i'i the summer. be at home after July first at brought with it all' of the loaf- and after a year's internship at Dr. '"F. 'D. Campbell expects to Elliott, Iowa. ers' and most of the shoppers in the Detroit Osteopathic Hospital, motor thrfi 'the Ozarks in Sep- located in Detroit and has .been temiber. ; ; :' ' ' Dr Charles L. Baker the city. Across the street it very active in Osteopathic looked like a crowd waiting; for cir- Dr.' S.' :iH Kfein will take spec- -of .the '26 class is now. .ocated: cles, ,having been secretary- of ial work in Chicago and Colum- in San, Francisco, beingT physi- a circus parade. The red light thee Detroit Association in 1934 changed' and the crowd' moved. bus previous to. the convention, cian; tin :chbarge of '-th'e -tr tment and- has been recently re-elected will attend tie,'i'e.eting in Cleve-. of:: e. feet: in, a store ; recently The corner was jammed with to that office, for the coming many waiting for the street car. yera. land and laft~er:.siend his .vaca' opened' under the supervision of tion at Lak, 1iboji. '.- Dr.. Hiss... Some backed up against the. Other officers elected were Dr. building and others :'parked' in George B. F. Clarke, president; Dr. C. E.. Seastranda.wilkspend the edge of the sidewalk leaving Dr. Bernadine Schefneker, treas- the summer:in Eur. e:. ,i:: Dr. Ray Lamb a narrow passage for the'several urer; Dr. Walter Bruer, stastic- -of Des Moines has been ill for hundred who had. crossed..Far-. ian; and Drs. Lester Schaffer the' past three weeks with a ther down in front-of one of the and Lloyd Seyfried, trustees. From Dr. H. F. Kale form of arthritis and is in Excel- dime stores a couple of barkers sior Sprinigs,, Mo. for treatment. for the Legion were .selling tick- .-We have' recently received a ets to raffle off a car and direct- Summer Plans fine letter from Dr. H. F. Kale, - , _ , w : Ai T__7- - __ t a If You Hold a Michigan ly opposite them in the doorway wno graduated in January, i z o, of the store was a negro boy eat- Our inquiring reporter has and is now interning in the Wal- License ing an ice cream cone. At his been busy for the last several do Hospital at Seattle, Wash. feet was a home made wagon days trying to get a little infor- Dr. Kale is very enthusiastic Dr. F. Hoyt Taylor writes us with the tongue sticking out mation as to the summer plans about his work and finds every as follows: over the walk and it was a of the faculty and our local department interesting. He men- "Any Osteopathic physician, choice between falling over the group of Osteopathic physicians. tions the excellent spirit of co- licensed in Michigan and not wagon or bumping into the Definite plans have not been operation in the institution and having received notice from the barkers -and their crowd. I made in some cases and others the superior type of work being secretary of the Michigan Board should have taken the alley or- seem a little shy about telling done by a number of the phy- of changes' in the Michigan re- It seems to me that we have such secrets. The list is far from sicians there. quirements for maintaining li- a lot of people who do not keep complete but the effort was made Howard is not only apprecia- cense in force should communi- on the right side of the street to reach all, so if you are left tive of his opportunity at the- cate with Dr. F. Hoyt -Taylor, They gather in small bunches out, it is not our fault. Every hospital' but is sold on the 1702oOlds Tower Bldg., Lansing, and walk listlessly along back one listed in the phone directory country, too. He plans to remain Michigan at once. Failure to do and forth. They turn and look was called. in the nortwest and continue in so may result in forfeiture of back and then speed up for a Dean J. P. Schwartz will not practice following his internship. Michigan license." few minutes. They do not seem attend the convention but is tak- If you have any questions rel- ing -his vacation on the install- to have any objective in view. THE OUTLOOK ative to this notice write to Dr. They impede the progress of ment plan at one of Iowa's Taylor. northern lakes. those who do wish to get some- (Continued from Page 1) thing done and they occupy val- :Dr. R. B. Bachman will remain FACULTY ELECTED uable space. I wonder as I look at home this summer puttering progressive manner, we only over the Osteopathic profession around his new home but may hope to merit your confidence (Continued from Page 1) how many of you can be classi- later motor to the Ozarks. and continued good will. work in Physiology at the Uni- fied as the loafers, the hanger- 'Dr. H. J. Marshall will attend I cannot help but feel the fu- versity of Chicago. Dr. Calli- oners, the puller-backers and the the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat ture of our science is to a great son's- several years of practice in left-side-of-the-streeters. Which meeting prior to the national extent dependent upon our col- Texas fits him well for the work side of the street are you walk- convention. He spends week-ends leges. It is quite essential, there- he will do in connection with. ing on? Are you making pro- at Clear' Lake with his family. fore, that each member of our the extensive clinic at the col- gress or is someone holding you Dr. Mary Golden will take profession and each student in lege. back?. Take stock and find. out work in Youngstown, Ohio, talk our colleges accept the charge of The complete schedule of just where you .are and what over the radio Sunday, July 21, furthering Osteopathic education classes will be announced in the you have done. to add to the at. Cleveland, attend the conven- by interesting capable young next issue of the Log Book. The progress of Osteopathy. Have tion and afterward- motor thru men and young women in the trustees feel that the changes you an objective? Canada. study of our science. The educa- made will materially strengthen We hope... one. of. your objec- Dr. G. E. Fisher may., make tional facilities in our six col- the didactic.and laboratory work tives is to help increase the the convention but has plenty to leges are very adequate the of the college and add to the power of'Osteopathy. Do-this by do .at home. He will visit his need is YOUR. INSPIRING service .offered by the clinic. sending ,a student to one; of our briother later in the summer.. FORCE TO KEEP THEM .FILL- Gl,'. en. Fisher was made a reQgnqized colleges - E., Har- i/r.;Tit l..T. i..T TideactoU Amp expects .to4 at- .ea'_Fn------:-- full time instructor augmenting wood.) tend' the convention and iater,' a '.- Dean 'John P. Sciwartz. the staff for the summer. THE LOG BOOK I -I I The Adult Health Clinic, un- der the able chairmanship of Dr. Des Moines General Hospital Della B. Caldwell, are looking 1. .iA^ ulltiuI forward to the best clinic yet held, at the Iowa State Fair, in August. Some two hundred-odd of trustees, follow- The board dollars was pledged at the Dis- again ing the May convention, trict meetings in June and that Gordon's approved President with the registration fee of one meetings plan to three circuit dollar for each examination throughout the year, two in ad- made, will nearly cover the bud- dition to the regular district get. Any Iowa member paying meetings in October. five dollars toward this clinic The first of the series was support will have the privilege held the week of June 16 with of a post graduate course in ef- meetings at Creston, Des Moines, fect, in that they will be priv- Sioux City, Mason City, Cedar iliged to conduct patients thru Rapids, and Ottumwa. The pro- the clinic and personally watch gram consisted of Dr. Thomas S. the examination under nationally Torrance, a practicing medical known men in our profession, physician of Edinburgh, Scot- who will be on hand on various land, now in this country study- days of the Fair. Such men will ing Osteopathy. Dr. John Woods lecture to the doctors in the eve- of the Des Moines Still faculty, ning at the Savory Hotel, and and President F. A. Gordon. mimeographed prints of their Dr. Torrance was an inspira- lectures will also be given all tion to hear and those of the such contributors. You may have profession not at the district often wondered just how Drs. Not only do students of Still College enjoy the advantages meetings missed a real treat. Becker, Laughlin, Conley, and of one of the most extensive clinics in the profession, but they His lecture, "The Supremacy of others may conduct a private ex- also have the advantage of major and minor clinics at one of Osteopathic Therapeutics", was amination of their own patients. the most modern and completely equipped hospitals in the given in much the same form Here's your chance to watch country. The close co-operation between the hispital and the before the Kansas City Society them first hand. Send in your college enables each student to become conversant with hos- earlier in the year and may now subscription at once and take pital technic and procedure. be secured in reprint form from advantage of this exceptional op- Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Dean of the college, is president and +h+. TZor-oaa 'itv ConllPee._ TI' Iv a, nnrtunitv. * * * surgeon-in-chief of the hospital. Dr. H. J. Marshall, head of fine piece of literature to place the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat department of the hospital, is in the hands of all laymen. .After Those in attendance at the the instructor in this specialty at the college. Drs. J. L. twelve years of medical practice May convention and who were Schwartz, B. L. Cash, and H. A. Graney are also on the staff Dr. Torrance is in position to especially interested in the work of both institutions. know the results to be expected of the Chicago Technique Team, With this fine hospital available for the study of surgical from the hands of the "regu- may be interested in knowing cases the student body at Still College is offered everything Technique lars." We understand he will that the Manuals on possible in superior Osteopathic teaching and training. speak at Cleveland and to all are now available and may be going to the A.O.A. convention, secured by writing Dr. J. A. we would urge that they hear Stinson in care of the Chicago Lester D. Barry, Wahoo, Neb.; Dr. Torrance of Edinburgh, Scot- College. Some 36 figures and Willard Named By L. I. Theberge, Augusta, Me.; land. drawings outlining appendicular Osteopaths Geo. W. Swartzbaugh, Dayton, Dr. John W oods on "Heart technique, and all for one dollar. Ohio; J. Lawrence Berck, Paris, Certainly a real gift. France; Herman H. Brinkman, Conditions" and "Obstetrics" Dr. H. B. Willard of Manches- * * * Omaha, Neb.; Joseph R. Wala- gave unselfishly of his time and was elected chairman ter, Iowa, schek, Des Moines; Bayne K. talent. President Gordon com- Undoubtedly the profession at the Iowa State Board of Os- of Bahnson, Kirksville, Mo. pleted the program with "Gen- large was much surprised to teopathic Examiners at the an- eral Society Affairs." hear of Dr. Becker's election to nual meeting. Paul E. Wilson, Middletown, The State and District So- the Presidency of Still College, Dr. H. E. Hannon of Perry, Ohio; Thomas F. Lange, Cham- cieties co-operated in fine man- Des Moines. The Iowa Society Iowa, was re-elected secretary- paign, Ill.; Harold C. Gamble, ner and are to be congratulated not only extends congratulations treasurer, and Dr. W. D. An- Missouri Valley, Iowa; Blythe upon the interest and response to the College, but as a Society drews of Algona, Iowa, was W. Green, Hawarden. given at this meeting. The So- congratulates ourselves that Dr. named director of examinations. Dr. Olaf H. Olsen of South ciety is enriched by some thir- Becker is here in the state and Dr. Hannan was chosen delegate Bend, Ind., and Dr. Lonnie L. teen of the profession who are will be one with us. The writer to the national meeting of boards Facto of Des Moines, were years now members that weren't mem- in looking back over eight of examiners in Cleveland, Ohio, granted certificates in surgery. bers the first of the fiscal year, of college work can point to Dr. July 22. -(From Des Moines Register.) and many have never been mem- Becker as the outstanding figure The board granted licenses as all others bers-none of them being mem- and professor above Osteopathic physicians to: bers last year. Truly an encour- that has left a mark in our mind. George E. Folkman, Des Safe and Sane aging start. * * * Moines; John C. Agnew, Des Dr. Rolla Hook, chairman of In accordance with Article 2, Moines; Edward F. Leninger, Dr .and Mrs. Arthur D. Becker the membership committee; has Section 1 of the new By-Laws Creston; Francis J. Thompson, have a new way of celebrating secured a fine response to his adopted at the May convention, Des Moines; Carl G. Johnson, the Fourth. Their household membership appeal. If we would we are herewith submitting the Minneapolis, Minn.; William S. goods arrived in Des Moines the all adopt the slogan, "Every names of those that have made Aspengen, DeKalb, Ill.; Henry A. night of the 3rd. Plans were Member Get a Member" the job application to join the Society Barquist, Des Moines. made to unload the'next morn- would be done in no time. It is since the first of the fiscal year James R. Forbes, Ft. Dodge; ing early. Nature took a hand. indeed a shame the time and and who were not members last Robert J. Haas, Des Moines; One of our hardest daily rains labor the various states as well year. The By-Laws specify that Benny H. Devine, Des Moines; of the past two months poured as the A.O.A. have to expend to the name of the applicant shall Clifford E. Worster, Des Moines; down for about four hours. The secure members, when such be published. If no objections William C. Enderby, Green Bay, unloading work went on despite time, money and effort could be are received within 30 days the Wis.; Lillian B. Peterson, Des the rain and when visited in the expended to outside interests. Secretary shall enroll the appli- Moines. evening they were much better To many of us the Circuit cant as a member and notify the settled than one might expect. meant only a day from the office, officials of his action. If objec- C. R. Reynolds, Des Moines; H. The only casualty recorded dur- while some of us couldn't even tion is filed within the specified M. Sash, Atlantic; J. H. Garret- ing the day was when Dr. Beck- do that-we were too busy. Drs. time the board of trustees shall son, Salem; George Estes, Glen- er failed to negotiate a muddy Woods and Gordon also conduct make full investigation and take wood; Ethel Boyd, Spencer; H. ditch back of the house and a private practice but they gave such action as their findings A. Somers, Dickens; G. I. Noe, came up for air with a few Six days of their time that the warrant. Sheldon; N. A. Cunningham, scratches and considerable dirt organization might be the bet- The names submitted 'here- Colfax; Georgia Chalfont, Oska- on his clothing. ter served and the interests of with are: T. S. Clark, Bradgate; loosa; J. C. Bishop, Rock Rapids The Beckers will be at home Osteopathy advanced. E. M. Van Patten, Ft. Dodge; and Orilla Reeves, Mason City. soon at 5807 Waterbury Circle. '~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ _~------___ T_ THE Accepted for mailing Entered as second class matter, February 3rd, 1923 at special rates of postage at the post office at' Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. ILOG BOOK authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. ,$)

PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 12 AUGUST 15, 1935 Number 8

._ .. .. . Osteopathy at the SCHEDULE OF CLASSES, 1935-1936 New Board Member * * * Iowa State Fair One of the major changes F' RESHMAN B. BIOLOGY ---.-- .--..---- C. E. OWEN made at the regular monthly For the third consecutive year BACTERIOLOGY ----- .. C. P. CALLISON meeting of the trustees of the the Iowa Osteopathic Adult ANATOMY ...... H. V. HALLADAY college was the election of Dr. Health Clinic will be established CHEMISTRY, INORGANIC --- -..--.-....- G. E. FISHER H. J. Marshall of Des Moines as at the state fair. An extensive HISTORY OF OSTEOPATHY . H. V. HALLADAY a member of the group. This was program of lectures will add necessitated due to the resigna- to the attractiveness F' RESHMAN A. this year EMBRYOLOGY -. ..- 0.O.... E. OWEN tion of the oldest member of listed of the program which is HISTOLOGY ---.-.--.------:- .....--- C. P. CALLISON the board, Dr. Bertha Crum of This work is of great below. ORGANIC ...... ------.-.....-...- G. E. FISHER Ames, Iowa. Dr. Crum has serv- in the CHEMISTRY, value to the profession PSYSIOLOGY ------...---- C. P. CALLISON ed the college faithfully for the in gen- state and to Osteopathy ANATOMY .....------H. V. HALLADAY past twenty years and it was Osteopaths should eral and Iowa HISTORY OF OSTEOPATHY ------. . H. V. HALLADAY with much regret that thru her take advantage of this oppor- resignation the board learned a part of a SOPHOMORE B. tunity to become ANATOMY --.....-----. H. V. HALLADAY that she expects to retire shortly very intensive working group. PHYS. & TOX. ----- .... I. C. GORDON from practice in the state of An informal dinner will be CHEMISTRY, PATHOLOGY I..------.... - J. M. WOODS Iowa. served each evening at the Sav- PSYSIOLOGY ...... ------...... -.. C. P. CALLISON Dr. Marshall comes to the ery Hotel beginning August 23, PRINCIPLES ------.....-..--- A. D. BECKER board of trustees of the college which the lecture will following with considerable institutional, be given by the speaker indi- SOPHOMORE A. NERVOUS PHYSIOLOGY ..------..--...... --..-.- L. L. FACTO organization and educational ex-- cated in the program which fol- OSTEOPATHIC MECHANICS -_ H. V. HALLADAY perience back, of his excellent lows. At this dinner students or -..------...... _ L. P. FAGEN record. He has been a member prospective students of Osteo- ANATOMY PATHOLOGY II ---- ..- I. C. GORDON of the faculty and the corporate pathy will be welcome. The fee, ...... - --- ... M. E. GOLDEN board of the college for a num- dinner charge, PEDIATRICS except for the ber of years. He has also during beirg waived. JU JNIOIR B. LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS ----.------.---...... -...... ------G. E. FISHER this time been active in local, Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Des PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS -- .- - --.....-..--- ...... - L. L. FACTO district, state and national or- Moines, Iowa. Examining Aug- PATHOLOGY ------....-..-...... ----.-I. C. GORDON ganization work. As a member ust 26 and 29-p. m. only. Lec- SPECIAL ...... -..-.-- ...---- L. L. FACTO of the official governing group Goiters." TECHNIC ture August 23: "Toxic .--...... C. P. CALLISON of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Allen, Minneap- DIETETICS AND HYGIENE Dr. Arthur Throat section of the national olis, Minn. August 24. Lecture: JUNIOR A...... ------. R. B. BACHMAN association he has filled all of "Osteopathic Diagnosis and OBSTETRICS ..------.. ----- R. B. BACHMAN the offices and is now secretary Technic." GYNECOLOGY ---- .-.---.-.L. L. FACTO of the international society. The Dr. H. J. Marshall, Des COMMUNICABLE DISEASES ...... ---. J. M. WOODS college is pleased to make the iMoInes, Iowa. Examining Aug- OSTEOPATHIC THERAPEUTICS ------SUPPLEMENTARY THERAPEUTICS ---- ..... E.. FISHER announcement of his election to ust 23 and 27--p. m. only. ;he board of trustees and feels Stanley Bandeen, Louis- CLINIC-MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Dr. that a strong, constructive per- August 26 SENIOR B. ville, Ky. Examining A. D. BECKER sonality has been added to the August 26: NERVOUS DISEASES ------and 27. Lecture . R. B. BACHMAN executive group of Still College. "Nephritis." OBSTETRICS II ...... ------...-...--. J. M. WOODS Dr. Geo. Laughlin, Kirksville, OSTEOPATHIC THERAPEUTICS J. P. SCHWARTZ 27 and SURGERY ...... ------Mo. Examining August H. J. MARSHALL 28. Lecture August 27: "Spinal EYE, EAR, NOSE & THROAT --- ...... ------The Once-Over Curvatures." CLINIC-MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. -...... ---- B. L. CASH Dr. Arthur D. Becker, Des X-RAY & PHYSIO-THERAPY-TUES. & THURS. SENIOR A. We took a walk around the Moines, Iowa. August 28. Lec- building the other day. ture: "Cardiac Diagnosis and APPLIED ANATOMY ..--.------J. M. WOODS DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS ------.....--A. D. BECKER The labs on the first floor are El ectrocardiography." all being cleaned and renewed Dr. A. C. Hardy, Kirksville, PROCTOLOGY & UROLOGY ------J. P. SCHWARTZ SURGERY ------J. P. SCHWARTZ for the fall work. You will be Mo. August 29. Lecture: "Diag- surprised at the dissection room. nosis of Common Eye, Ear, Nose EYE, EAR, NOSE & THROAT ---- ...... ------H. J. MARSHALL room on the sec- and Throat Diseases." CLINIC-MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. The faculty ond floor has been cleaned and Dr. R. B. Bachman, Des MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE ...... ------* * * re-arranged. The president's of- Moines, Iowa. Examining Aug- fice is a joy to behold and the ust 26 and 29 a. m. only. Lec- Laboratories under the direction of the head of each department are conducted in the afternoons in the following subjects: Histology, main office is bright and cheery ture August 30: "Gynecological after the summer cleaning. Diagnosis." Biology, Chemistry, Bacteriology, Embryology, Physiology, Pathology, -J. M. Woods, D. O. Anatomy, Gynecology, and Clinical Diagnosis. Bob has been working in the Chief-of-Staff -- 0 book store on the third floor, 1935-1936 Calendar cleaning it, and other recon- struction work is being done. To New York REGISTRATION --. . ..--.SEPTEMBER 9 The fourth floor has under- Roll Call ------September 10 gone a radical change, the li- The next convention of the Final Freshman Registration ------September 23 t rary being installed and addi- American Osteopathic Associa- Armistice Recess ------November 11 tional class room space arrang- ticn will be held in New Yore Thanksgiving Recess ...------November 28 to December 2 ed. City. It is not too early to be Christmas Vacation ..------December 20 to January 6 The labs, assembly room and gin planning for that meeting Graduation ------January 24 projectoscope room on the fifth 'At some time everyone wants t¢ Registration ._- .------. January 25 floor will each be ready to re- make the trip to New York and Roll Call ------January 227 sume their respective duties here is the chance to make youi Easter Recess . - (------Date to be Announced) when the college opens. stay do double duty. Graduation .. - .-- ..------May 29 We hope you'll like it! THE LOG BOOK

- l show up for our first kittenball were pledged to that organiza- Convocation, March 15 IPAWPE6ITY NOTe5 game. Whazzamatter? tion. John Mattern and Hal Wal- Now that we're off to a good ters have been pledged to Sigma start in kittenball, we have high Sigma Phi. The orchestra, paced by Dr. hopes of keeping up the good While wandering through the Halladay, played as the over- work. The first game ended 20 rooms the other night it was in- ture the lately popular "Take a to 6, with ITS on the long end teresting to note the variety of Number From One to Ten." The of the score. states represented. College, it is encore was "A Boy and A Girl We're all hoping the weather said, brings fellows from all Were Dancing." will warm up a little soon, so parts of the country, and the A movie entitled "Catching we can put our brass monkey Phi Sig's are certainly no ex- Seals in Alaska" was shown. back out in the yard. ception. For instance, Bill Rees Seal hunting in the frozen And, believe it or not, Curly is from West Virginia, Jack Wil- wastes of the Polar regions is a Maloy sat in the booth by the kes hails from Michigan, as do far more arduous task than one ATLAS CLUB window in the Bull Dog the Des Rice, Eddie Zyzelewski, would imagine. For the sake of Although Spring seems slow other evening, and scared three John Hoose, Jerry O'Berski, and feminine vanity hundreds of in its approach, the usual signs customers away. We didn't Joe Peterson. Hal Walters, Emil men push through the ice in ice- are becoming numerous around blame them, either. We almost Braunschweig, Ed Owen, Bill breaking steamers to the habitat the house. The most significant ran ourselves, when we saw him. Moore, Bud Storey, John Mat- of the seal and then, on foot is the sight of baseballs and We're wondering if Boston's tern, Myron Bos, Leigh Whitney, with clubs or guns, slaughter soft balls being handled mightily name has effected his appetite. and Pat Kelsey are from Iowa. the seals in wholesale lots, scar- by various fraters, ambitious to Anyway, he seems to have a Ohio claims Bob Hoefer, J. B. cely one remaining in the area become members of the Club special affinity for beans. Miller, Bob Gibson, Joe Bartram, covered. Then these thousands team. The absence of Landy Brother Happel is back from Jim Dunham, Bill Slater, and of pelts are transported back to Johnson this year made the one of those romantic trips to Bob Luby. Walt Irvin puts Penn. be cured, made into beautiful choice of a new pitcher impera- dear old Dayton. Well, Bob, if on the map, and Bryce Steeves coats and furs to adorn the fem- ti a, a--a-Jir i jalLgerlty is IT! --So the picture doesn't lie, we don't upholds Canadian traditions by inine form at the expense of a far only one window has been blame you. claiming New Brunswick as his terrific blow to the masculine broken but the season is yet Brother Pohl is going to stop home. Enderby and Hecker keep pocketbook. young. (By the way the Ac- over in Iowa City for awhile, we Wisconsin in the running, while In viewing this film one was tives recently defeated the Fresh- understand, while making the Jurgenson boosts Minnesota. moved to ponder on the once men-26 to 16.) aftercalls on his latest 0. B. Folkman boosts the Orange and almost limitless numbers of bi- The final degrees of initiation And now Easter vacation is in Blue of Illinois, and ye writer son which roamed the middle western plains. Human greed were recently bestowed upon the offing. We suspect that claims Kansas by birth and Ne- and the unexplainable urge of upon Richard Northrup and Father Time has gone to sleep braska by circumstances. some men to kill animal life for Marcus Gerlach. Congratulations on the job, for it has been in the our new brothers. offing for ages now (?). the sake of killing without any to "DoctorHave Yo Con- thought of its future existence, Bros. Fred McAllister, '34, Anyway, if or when Easter Doctor, Have You Con- comes, several of the boys are almost swept the once mighty and Russ Stephens, Jan, '35, re- sidered Your Future? buffalo from the earth. Today cently visited the house for a going away for the week-end. Best of luck, fellows, and hurry (Continued from Page 1) but a few herds are extant, and short while during a stop made these only through the protec- in Des Moines, while enroute back. the treatment of conditions in area. tion of the government. from Detroit, Mich. to St. Jos- this government has eph, Mo., where both are intern- PHI SIGMA GAMMA This is an unusual opportun- The Federal been forced to lay down ing in Mercy Hospital. Monday evening, March 25, ity for you to obtain post-grad- already Saturday nights are still be- Miss Ava Johnson addressed uate work out of the ordinary, a rigid laws in the Alaskan seal habitats to keep these creatures observed by the residents as the fraternity on "Psychology composite symposium, as it were, ing The necessity opportunities to parade their and the Doctor." She stressed of the opinions of men from all from extinction. new suits and occasionally their the fact that expression of self, over the country. for such procedure being amply picture. new girls-in other words-open group life, and personal contacts Your association with such demonstrated in this is to be admir- house nights are still quite the play an important part in prac- men will give you a confidence The government it is not a vogue and are well attended. tice. While listening to symp- and a prestige that you can ac- ed for so doing but Don Evans and Leigh Beamer toms a doctor must always re- quire in no other way. You may very glowing tribute to so-called such a move recently visited their respective gard his patient in the first per- have the benefit of the entire "civilized" man that homes in Detroit, Mich., and Ke- son, and associate him with his program of the I. S. 0. simply is necessary. wanee, Ill. It seems as though daily life in order to intelligent- by paying the nominal fee of they miss the home folks a great ly diagnose the condition. five dollars and being present at deal. Although Evans found that With the baseball season offi- Cleveland, Ohio, from Monday, Entertainment At Cleve- his parents had migrated to Vir- cially opened the boys roll out July 15, through and including of bed these mornings with a Wednesday, July 17, 1935. This land Convention ginia, he is reported to have (Continued from Page 1) enjoyjed himself immensely not- variety of facial contortions and year there is an added feature- withstanding. exclamations of dire pain. We all surgical procedure will be tea for visiting women,--amiuse- WIGITS - O'Shana gets out opened the season against the demonstrated and carried out on ment for children, many class and the white shoes - the general "ITS", the result being numer- the cadaver as well as the living school reunions and a host of other rides to school each ous bruises, sore muscles, a lot subject. things too numerous to rush for mention. morning-how clean the lounge of fun, and a small score for Should you desire to be award- The serious part of the Con- room is kept-our smooth drive- us. However, the team is under ed your fellowship degree of F. vention, the program, is to be way-the house nudists group- the Osteopathic care of trainer I. S. O., you may make applica- Des an Osteopathic post-graduate ping-pong addicts the boys who Rees and expects to be in fine tion to Dr. H. J. Marshall of course of the highest order. reputed "hitched" - phone shape for the next clash. Moines, Iowa, and arrange with Par- are ticular emphasis is to be placed Freshmen saying "Is Delta Chapter is the proud him for your examination. This calls for on the diagnosis of the Doctor In?" - electrician possessor of a complete new set is given by the Board of Di- the lesion. On Thursday night the Chicago Ford-where is Goode on week- of dishes and kitchenware. Made rectors of the I. S. 0. and con- "Flying Circus" technicians will ends?-Tiny floods the house- of the latest and best material, sists of a searching but fair ex- they are an addition that will be amination of your qualifications, put on a full evening of specific Aesop says, ""*! 1/3 @ ! no hot knowledge and abilities. The fee technique which you can't afford water to shave with" -a 'fourth' of use not only to present mem- bers, but to future generations for this membership is but to miss. All fields of practice for bridge. of P. S. G's. twenty-five dollars. The examin- will be covered from the sim- IOTA TAU SIGMA Brother Hoose recently re- ation will be given July 15 or plest problems of the general ceived a letter from Dr. Way- 16. The honor of satisfactorily practitioner to the most complex Brother Dresser seems to have land, who is practicing in Cedar- meeting the requirements is the problems of the specialist. Diag- a passion for the uninhabited town, Ga. Byron reports splen- greatest possible in your chosen nosis, obstetrics, practice of Os- spaces. First its an expedition to did co-operation from the other field of endeavor and means teopathy, athletics, acute dis- Hubbell Boulevard and plowed doctors in that locality, and has much to all those who have had eases, care of feet, surgery, eye, ground. Now, with an enlarged been invited to avail himself of the privilege of acquiring it. ear, nose, and throat, gynecol- crew, he leads on into other un- the hospital facilities there. Nice Plan to come and be with us. ogy, proctology, anything and inhabited districts. going, Byron, and let us hear I am sure you will deem it the everything you want. J. Francis (What-a-Man) Yukl again. most profitable three days you For program information- and Brother MacIntyre seen to Bud Storey was recently in- have ever spent at a Convention. write to Dr. Wallace M. Pear- have their calendar working in itiated into Psi Sigma Alpha, -Paul J. Dodge, D. O., son. Do not miss- reverse. Anyway, they didn't and Joe Peterson and Myron Bos F. I. S. 0. 1935 IN CLEVELAND! THE LOG BOOK I Convocation, April 5 The Log Book The IOWA OSTEOPATHIC PRACTICE ACT - With Dr. Halladay back on The Official Publication of (Sections 2 and 3 have been omitted due to lack of space. They are the director's stand the orches- DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE merely explanatory and not vital to ordinary understanding of the tra opened the program with OF OSTEOPATHY law.-Editor.) two selections, "I Believe In House File 174 A BILL FOR Miracles" and "Take A Number President ------C. W. Johnson An act to repeal the law as it now appears in chapter one hun- From One to Ten." Dr. Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay dred eighteen (118), Code, 1931, and to enact a substitute there- Halladay, who had just

- for regulating the practice of Osteopathy and Osteopathy and Sur- returned from accompanying the Editor -J. Robert Forbes gery. local American Institute of Bus- iness Girls Editor BE IT ENACTED by the General Assembly of the State of Iowa: Basketball Team to Osteopathy Without Limitation That, the law as it appears in chapter one hundred eighteen, the National Tournament at (118), Code, 19'31, be repealed and the following sections be en- Wichita, told of his experiences acted in lieu thereof and as a substitute therefor: with that team. The Osteopathic SECTION 1. For the purpose of this code the following defi- Virge stated that he went for Concept nitions are enacted: a vacation thinking that he (a) Osteopathy is that school of healing arts which teaches would take care of but one team Dr. George J. Conley, Presi- and practices scientific methods and modalities used in the pre- but, as soon as the presence of dent of the American Osteopath- vention and treatment of human diseases, but whose basic concept, an Osteopathic physician was ic Association, recently spoke to in contrast with all other schools, places paramount emphasis upon learned, he was worked night us. In his address he repeatedly the normality of blood circulation and all other body functions as and day caring for injuries of referred to Osteopathic concepts a necessary prerequisite to health and holds that such normality all sorts. The tourney opened on and how they have been verified is more certain of achievement by and through manual stimulation Monday, so Sunday night the time and time again in practice. or inhibition of the nerve mechanism controlling such functions, or ten girls on the team received Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Deafi- oTS1T1 by the correction of anatomical maladjustments. thorough general treatments. College, recently reaffirmed, (b)-Osteopathic practice is that method of rehabilitating, After the opening games Virge's while speaking on the radio and restoring and maintaining body functions by and through manual office, which was set up in a publicly in southern Iowa, the stimulation or inhibition of nerve mechanism controlling such body hotel room, was the busiest postulate of Dr. Still's, that functions, or by the correction of anatomical maladjustment, and/or place in the city. Each night he "the human body contains with- by other therapeutic agents, methods and modalities used supple- was treating bruises and lacer- in itself all substances necessary mentary thereto; but such supplementary agents, methods or mod- ations, taping sprained ankles, for the maintainance of health." alities shall be used only preliminary to, preparatory to and/or in working out charley horses, etc., These men, two of the greatest conjunction with such manual treatment. Such Osteopathic prac- until way past midnight. surgeons in the profession, have tice is hereby declared not to be the practice of medicine within "At the Forum," said Virge, every opportunity to put Osteo- the meaning of chapter one hundred sixteen (116), subject to the "there was an M. D., internes, pathy to the acid test and they provision of said chapter. trained nurses and a fully equip- have not found it wanting. They :': * * * * * ped hospital room at the service have found that it is indispensi- SECTION 4. Every applicant for a license to practice Osteo- of the teams participating in ble in their surgical practice and pathy shall: play. But after Monday night that its capabilities have not 1.-Present to the Osteopathic examiners of Iowa satisfactory the 'Osteopath' had three calls yet been plumbed to the bottom. evidence that he has a preliminary education equal at least to the to one for the official group. Day by day we see this great requirements for graduation from an accredited high school or These teams were looking for therapeutic system we call "Os- other secondary school of equal or greater standards, and that Osteopathy, not medicine, to teopathy" unfold itself and dis- prior to his matriculation in an Osteopathic college he has also keep them in the fierce play of close greater capabilities. completed two years of college or university study consisting of at the tournament games. Will Osteopathy continue to least sixty (60) semester hours of collegiate work in an accredited "During the week I treated so unfold itself? Will it continue college or university, during which college or university course four out of the eight officials, to rise to greater heights in the he has had at least twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, eight several trainers and members of alleviation of human suffering? (8) semester hours of physics, eight (8) semester hours of biology, almost every team present. Of Course? Yes, IF we take care six (6) semester hours of English, twelve (12) semester hours of "To show what Osteopathy will to see that its perpetuation is non-science subjects; provided, however, that this two years of do in athletics take the case of assured, and we can do that by collegiate pre-Osteopathic work shall not be required of any ap- Sunny Dunlap, star of the cham- seeing to it that our schools are plicant who has matriculated in an accredited college of Osteopathy pion Tulsa team. In the semi- supplied with students in whose prior to March 1, 1935. final game Sunny was terribly hands the future of our profes- 2. Present a diploma issued by an accredited college of Os- bruised until she was carried sion will be in good keeping. teopathy approved by the Osteopathic examiners of Iowa. from the floor. Her coach took Still College is ever improving 3. Pass an examination in the science her from the hospital room and its equipment and instruction to of Osteopathy as here- in defined and in the practice of the same, including minor surgery, turned her over to me. She was keep pace with all modern de- as prescribed by the Osteopathic examiners of Iowa. --_ . bruised from head to foot and velopments. It offers to students utterly SECTION 5. In addition to all the requirements of the pre- exhausted. That night the ultimate in Osteopathic edu- she was treated and put to bed. cation, unsurpassed clinics, ex- ceding sections, every applicant for a license to practice Osteopathy and Surgery shall: The next morning she was treat- cellent hospital facilities, mod- ed again, watched through the ern fire-proof building and a 1. Present satisfactory evidence that he has completed either: day and that night played the faculty presenting the best in (a) A two year post-graduate course, of nine months each, championship game and was the didactic and practical instruc- in an accredited college of Osteopathy approved by the Osteopathic star." students examiners of Iowa, involving a thorough and intensive study of the tion. Your prospective One night during will thank you for sending them subject of Surgery as prescribed by such Osteopathic examiners, or the week Dr. (b)-A one year post-graduate course of nine months, as Wallace, of the Southwestern to Still. Osteopathic Sanitarium, prescribed in the preceding paragraph, and, in addition thereto, had an Osteopathic dinner in Dr. has completed a one year course of training as a surgical assistant Halla- day's honor and Virge Faculty Meetings in a hospital having at least twenty-five (25) beds for patients and also was a guest at a noon luncheon equipped for doing major surgical work. of (Continued from Page 1) the Wichita Lions Club. 2. Pass an examination as prescribed by the Osteopathic ex- From his study of girls' bas- must have a thorough knowledge aminers in the subject of Surgery ,which shall be of such character ketball Virge concludes that of his apparatus and also a com- as to thoroughly test the qualifications of the applicant as a prac- they play just as hard and fierce plete understanding of the path- titioner of major surgery. ology of the patient. We expect as do boys. He noticed that, al- to hear more of this work later SECTION 6. No college of Osteopathy shall be approved by the though girls expend their energy on. Osteopathic examiners as an accredited college of recognized more quickly than men, they re- The final faculty meeting for standing unless it has in all respects met the standards fixed and re- cuperate much faster, recover the year will be held the eve- quired by the bureau of professional education of the American from serious injury in less time ning of May seventh. Dr. J. P. Osteopathic Association, and which requires completion of a sci- and are able to return to play Schwartz, Dean of the Faculty, entific course of professional study, including all of the basic sub- after an injury that would keep is to be congratulated for the jects and courses then being taught generally in approved medical a man athlete on the sidelines fine programs he has planned schools, and covering a period of not less than four full school for a longer time. and the faculty commended for years of nine months each, in actual resident attendance. Such The assembly closed with the excellence of the papers of- professional courses shall require a specific and published schedule "Alexander's Rag-Time Band," fered. (Continued on Page 4) Irving Berlin's first great hit. THE LOG BOOK _ ·_1· _· O> Convocation, March 22 The Iowa Osteopathic Practice Act wQ '<4 (Continued from Page 3) The orchestra must have had T a heavy rehearsal, as it played of study and clinical practice forthe entire school period, and this i (0. uiirtit1 three numbers to open the pro- schedule shall include the study of: gram instead of the customary 1.-Such basic and fundamental subjects are: (1) Anatomy, Membership one. The first two were "Believe (a) regional, (b) dissection, (c) applied, (d) surgical and (e) Many thanks to all that have It Beloved," and "The Desert microscopic; (2) Histology; (3) Physiology; (4) Pathology; (5) assisted in making this a most Song." For the third song Virge Diagnosis, (a) physical, (b) differential, and (c) laboratory; (6) successful membership campaign. abandoned his baton, seated him- Chemistry, including biochemistry and toxicology; (7) Pharmaco- The present state membership self at the piano and played the dynamics; (8) Bacteriology; now totals 177, which is an in- "hot" piano part to the peren- 2.-(9) Surgery, (a) major, (b) minor, (c) orificial, and (d) crease of 56 in number, or 46% nial favorite, "Bye Bye Blues." orthopedic; over last year. A directory is now Dr. Johnson discussed Basic 3.-(10) Principles of Osteopathy and (11) Comparative being prepared and will be Science legislation. He said: Therapeutics; printed in connection with the "There is no reason why Osteo- 4. (12) Practice of Osteopathy as applied to the diagnosis programs of the state conven- pathy should oppose Basic Sci- and treatment of human diseases, including (13) Clinical Prac- tion. ence Laws if they are admin- tice; (14) Neurology and Psychiatry; (15) Obstetrics; (16) Pedia- Only one other year had a bet- istered fairly. The fundamentals trics; (17) Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat; (18) Urology; (19) Gyne- ter membership record. This was must be the same for all schools cology; (20) Proctology; (21) Dietetics; (22) X-Ray, both diag- in 1931 when the total was 187. of therapy. The only objection nostic and therapeutic; (23) Hygiene; (24) Dermatology; (25) There is still time for the all- to it, if it is fairly and impartial- Syphilology and (26) Jurisprudence. time record to be broken, and it ly carried out, is that it adds ex- 5.-Supplemenaal therapeutics, including such subjects as will take but eleven more tra expense and time to the stu'- (27) Hydrotherapy; (28) Electro-therapy; (29) Drug-therapy; names. dent or graduate when he is (30) Biological-therapy and (31) Psycho-therapy. Seven have sent in dues dur- least abhle to afford it. Examina- SECTION 7. One licensed as an Osteopathic physician may ing the _past month: Fave C. tion in the Basic subjcts should practice Osteopathy as defined in section one (1) hereof, including Kimberly and J. L. Schwartz of be insisted upon by law but, to obstetrics and minor surgery. One specially licensed as an Osteo- Des Moines; Leo Strumer, Shen- save time and expense, the ex- pathic physician and surgeon under section five (5) hereof may andoah; S. B. Miller, Cedar Rap- amination could be adequately also practice major surgery. Neither Osteopathic physicians nor ids; W. C. Miller, College handled by the regular examin- Osteopathic physicians and surgeons licensed under this chapter Springs; W. A. McVane of Dyers- ing boards." shall oe subject to the provisions of chapter 116, Code of Iowa, ville; and B. L. Cash of Des Verne Wilson tendered the 1931. Moines. appreciation of Sigma Sigma Phi SECTION 8. A license to practice Osteopathy or Osteopathy Thanks again for your loyal to those who supported the and Surgery shall not authorize the licensee to prescribe or give in support. Spring Dance. He further an- ternal curative medicine, and a license to practice Osteopathy shall S. A. Helebrant, D. O. nounced that, after kittenball, not authorize the licensee to engage in major operative surgery. the fraternity would sponsor no The words "internal curative medicine," so used herein, shall be All thoughts are now lending more contests or activities unless so construed as not to include antidotes, biologics, drugs necessary themselves to the annual conven- the student body gave assurance to the practice of minor surgery and obstetrics, or to the simpler tion at Hotel Savery III, Des that it would support same more remedies commonly given for temporary relief. Moines, May 2 and 3. Space for- liberally in the future. SECTION 9. The board of supervisors of any county may enter bids that we go into detail but The chaser was "Two Cigar- into contract with one licensed hereunder for the care and treat- the printed program will reach ettes in the Dark." ment of its indigent sick. you within the near future. right to SECTION 10. One licensed hereunder shall have the Dr. Conley, AOA President, in Convocation, March 29 examine applicants, recommend admissions and make reports will talk to the Auxiliary at one connection with the admission of patients to all state-owned in- luncheon and the husbands have stitutions. Standing upon the director's I been extended a welcome to sit platform, wielding Virge's hal- in and listen. He will also be on lowed baton was the Adonis of LOG BOOK 0------V 4W _ __ _ _ PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 12 MAY 15, 1936 Number 4 ------I - - - - - Seniors Hold the IHalladay Speaks At New Dr. Clybourne to Head The General Clinic Spotlight England Convention Foot Section The Still College General Clinic has, the past year, gone May 29 will see another class Dr. H. V. Halladay returned Dr. Harold E. Clybourne, '23, way past previous years in the graduated from D. M. S. C. O. May 6th from the recent meet- of Columbus, Ohio, will be ac- number of cases examined and Between now and that date these ing in Boston, Mass., it being the tive in the foot section at the treated. The growth of this clin- seniors will find their time amp- 31st annual meeting of the New Cleveland Convention next July. ic has been remarkable and it ly filled with various functions England Osteopathic Associa- His program will include an ad- aptly demonstrates the efficacy and activities, not to mention tion. According to reports it was dress on "Tailor's Bunion," ex- of Osteopathic therapeutics. squeezing in a bit of study for the largest attendance recorded planations of movies of bunion From May 1st, 1934, to May state boards. in the history of the Association operations and dissection of the 1st, 1935, there were 1,150 pa- Fraternity banquets and the and Dr. Halladay adds that it legs in the foot division, and he tients registered in.. this clinic class _pienic _will he. held the was -ne- of- the most enthusiastic will also speak on foot condi- alone! This does not include week before graduation. The groups he has had the pleasure tions before the general group those registered in obstetrical last battle on the diamond be- of talking to. Providence, R. I. and the physio-therapy section. or any other special clinic. tween Bennie Devine's Mudcats was selected by the group as the In addition, Dr. Clybourne is an There have been over 30,000 and Dr. Facto's All-Stars will be place of meeting for next year. associate member of the Cleve- treatments given by students played, probably at the senior land Convention Committee during this period to these pa- picnic. Dr. Facto promises re- which is making all arrange- tients! The minimum require- venge for last year's defeat. The Obstetrical Clinic ments for the meeting. ments in general clinic for grad- The eagerly awaited Class While a student at Still Col- uation is 600 treatments but Day program will be held on Although the statistics for the lege Dr. Clybourne managed the many students graduate with May 24, the school banquet on school year are not compiled un- college book store and took an credit for 800 or more. So abun- May 28, and the night of nights, til June first, those in the 0. B. active part in athletic and Y. M. dant is our clinical material here Commencement, on May 29, at department have been checking C. A. work. Following his grad- at Still that our students are Hoyt-Sherman Place. over records and data in antici- uation he located in Columbus limited only by their own ambi- Many members of this class pation of the year's report. The and has maintained practice tions the college can furnish are as yet undecided as to their editor happened to glance at there continuously since. He all the patients any one can place of practice but the major- these fragmentary figures and has attained national reputa- handle. This is the experience ity have a definite state in mind. was not only astonished but iml- tion in athletic work as trainer that allows this college to grad- The class roster: pressed with the magnitude of for the Columbus "Red Birds" uate trained physicians. Detroit Osteopathic Hospital this activity of our college. of the American Association. In the athletic clinic approxi- will be the address for a year of mately 6,000 . treatments have Edward Lodish, W. C. Andreen, From June 1, 1934 to May 1, 1935, with another whole month been given, including taping, Harry Ekelman, and John Secor. Dr. Halladay Goes to heat therapy, dislocations, mus- J. F. Bumpus will intern at the to go before final reports, Still College students delivered 373 cle injuries, sprains, contusions,.; Rocky Mountain Osteopathic Albany, Mo. etc. The opportunity for actual ' Hospital, Denver. T. C. Hobbs obstetrical cases! These cases were handled by the students experience is also unlimited for will spend the next year in the The Northwest Missouri Os- those interested in this type of Massachusetts Osteopathic Hos- themselves, under direct super- teopathic Association, meeting vision of a department physician work. pital, Boston. in Albany, April 11th, had as We suggest you watch future Iowa will, at least for a time, and the great majority were de- the principal speaker of the eve- livered in the home, many times issues for detailed reports on be the residence of Bruce Farm- ning, Dr. H. V. Halladay of Des clinical work-they will amaze er, J. R. Forbes, Bennie Devine, under the most adverse circum- Moines. Under the leadership of stances. you. We do not believe that any (Continued on Page 2) Dr. C. I. Pray the group held a other college of therapeutics of- Notwithstanding the condi- dinner at the Albany Hotel, fers more comprehensive facil- Iowa Convention At- tions under which the students which was followed by Dr. Hal- ities for actual clinical and bed- labor, the clinic, year in and year laday's talk, which he demon- side experience than Still. This tracts Many out, establishes records of low strated on one of his prepared should be kept in mind when mortality and complications not specimens. About 40 attended. choosing or recommending an A large registration at the bettered by other clinics which Osteopathic college. 1935 convention of the Iowa So- have available hospital facilities ciety of Osteopathic Physicians and supplies. While these statis- Dr. Bachman Resumes and Surgeons presages great tics are not complete, the editor Classes Locations things ahead for Osteopathy. noticed in going over a group The meeting was a success from of case histories, that the fol- Baird lowing unusual cases have been After an enforced idleness of every standpoint and all attend- some two and a half months Dr. Edmund C. Baird, Jan. ing returned home with new handled in the past eleven '35, announces the opening of months: due to injuries received in an enthusiasm. automobile accident, Dr. Robert his offices at Quinton, Oklaho- Dr. Geo. J. Conley, President, One hydrocephalus which B. Bachman, head of the depart- ma. Dr. Baird has taken over and Dr. Ray G. Hulburt, Editor, could be delivered only after a ment of obstetrics, has resumed the practice of Dr. C. W. Mehe- of the A. 0. A., appeared on the craniotomy. his duties at the college. We are gan. program. To pick out the out- One spina bifida which lived glad to welcome him and re- Fagen standing papers read would be eight days. joice in his recovery. Dr. Lester P. Fagen, January, an almost impossible task, as One case each of ruptured '35, announces the opening of every one would come under uterus, pueperal infection and his office at 2729 Beaver Ave., that classification. shock. Dr. Sproul to London Des Moines, Iowa. The Senior Class of Still Col- Statistics as to the number of Perdue lege was the guest of the State podalic versions, forceps deliver- Dr. H. H. Sproul, Jan. '35, Dr. Raymond P. Perdue, Jan. Association and the class mem- ies, twins, etc., are not available has received an appointment to '35, announces the opening of bers took advantage of this at this time. The complete re- the Docker House Clinic, Dorset his offices at 1520 N. Saginaw courtesy by attending all pro- port will be given in June or Square, London, England. Brit- St., Flint, Michigan. Along with fessional meetings. July and will be well worth ish Osteopathy is fortunate in his practice he will assist Dr. A. Further details will be found watching for. having Dr. Sproul join it and J. Still in his hospital and will in the I. 0. A. Bulletin on page The experience to be secured we extend every wish for suc- be in charge of the hospital lab- four. (Continued on Page 2) cess to both he and the clinic. oratory.I ---,, THE LOG BOOK I ~ ~ ~ _ __ I_ mons . . . sleeping on daven- it. We have been attending ban- from all over the world, a pro- ATECPlITY (OTCS ports . . . the army boys . . .so quets, parties, dances, pot-luck gram of therapeutic and diag- long. suppers and bridge tournaments nostic measures being used in which we have enjoyed to the practice is offered and is a com- IOTA TAU SIGMA fullest extent; especially the pot- plete post-graduate course that Copy from Iota Tau Sigma luck suppers. will correlate beautifully with was not available at time of go- Dr. Mary Golden invited us to work at school. ing to press. The notes will ap- the Business and Professional Social opportuniteis are un- pear in the June issue. Women's Club dinner at Youn- limited. As part of the program kers Tearoom; the Phi Sigma there will be a trip to Cedar PHI SIGMA GAMMA Gammas invited us several times Point, the world's finest fresh (J. J. Herrin) to their Monday work night water beach, where a boat trip, Guests of honor at a stag din- meetings, and the Non-Frats al- banquet and dance will be en- ATLAS CLUB ner Saturday evening, May 18, lowed us to play in the bridge joyed. On Monday night the will be George Folkman, Wayne tournament with them. President's Ball and on Tuesday (Wm. Costello) Enderby, William Rees, and You surely have noticed the the fraternity and non-fratern- In a few short weeks the Dexter Rice, graduating mem- new gold and green pins that ity banquets. school year will come to a close bers of Delta Chapter. Dr. C. W. several of the Freshman women We recommend for students and the summer months will find Johnson will be the speaker and are wearing. They are the result the Y.M.C.A. (for men) at 75c us scattered to our respective we feel sure that his message of mysterious proceedings that per night single, community home lands. Most of us will will be of interest, not only to started in February when Mrs. bath, or $1.25 with connetcing meet again next year but I am the seniors, but to other mem- Ruth Paul, Mrs. Anna Slocum, bath between rooms. The Y. W. sure we will miss those dignified bers as well. and Burnie Moeller were given C. A. (for women) at $1.00 per seniors who will leave our fold Following the dinner we will pledge pins and ascribed pledge night, $6.00 per week, commun- and venture forth into the field hold our annual Senior Dance duties at a meeting of the alum- ity bath, or $7.00 to $8.00 per as full-fledged doctors. The class at the chapter house. Music will ni and actives of Delta Omega. week with connecting bath. Ho- is a large one and has contrib- be furnished by Orville Foster's On April 30 at Dr. Ra-chel tels from $i. 0 up are-avaii-l-Ye-. uted steadily throughout the orchestra, commencing at 9:30. Woods' home the pledges were For reservations and informa- four years to the advancement Fraternity colors of Blue and formally initiated into the soror- tion write Dr. U. A. Charbon- of Xipoid Chapter. So it is with White will be the decorative ity and an election of officers neau, 1005 Guardian Bank Bldg. mixed feelings of joy and regret theme. Guests will include fac- was held. Mrs. Paul was elected Cleveland, Ohio. president; Burnie Moeller, sec- that we see the following broth- ulty members and P. S. G. alum- -D. V. Hampton. ers depart: Tiny Andreen, Bob ni. In charge of arrangements retary; and Helen Butcher, Forbes, Frank Bumpus, Bill are J. Herrin, R. Hoefer, and J. treasurer. Hall, Don Ashmore, Ralph More- O'Berski. We are sorry to part with one house, Glenn Bigsby, Ed Lodish, Dr. H. H. Brinkman, Omaha, of our active members, Lillian Seniors Hold the Harry Barquist, Bruce Farmer, Nebr., was a house guest during Peterson, who gets her degree Spotlight and John Secor. Congratulations, the recent state convention. in just a few weeks, but we are brothers, and may success fol- Election of officers was held happy to wish her success in her (Continued from Page 1) low you where ever you may go! at the regular meeting May 6. work. Ruth Paul is giving a The following will hold office farewell breakfast in her honor Clifford Worster, Lillian Peter- The baseball team seems to be son, Jack Berck, Francis Thomp- slipping - maybe it is because next semester: President, Rob- on the 18th. ert Hoefer; Vice-President, Wal- Are you all going to the con- son, Edward Leininger, Harry the boys are stale from too Barquist, Wm. Aspengren, Joe much practice. At any rate, the ter Irvin; Secretary, John Her- vention in Cleveland? Dr. Rachel rin; Treasurer, Joe Bartram; Woods is our official represent- Wolochek, Larry Theberge, Carl present standing shows three Johnson, Wayne Enderby, and wins and one defeat. Sub-Treasurer, Joe Peterson; ative to the convention, and the rest of us are hoping that we Dexter Rice. Ed Hensel is recovering from Pledgemaster, William Moore; Sergeant-at-Arms, Jerry O'Ber- will get there. Glenn Bigsby, Donald Ash- a tonsillectomy. He visited the We haven't welcomed the more, and Lester Barry prefer hospital in the company of one ski. Brother Hoefer recently re- new Freshman girls officially, Nebraska. B. Schiffer, who wondered why but we have enjoyed having his nose wasn't straight Brent ceived word from Dr. H. H. Minnesota looks good to Clair Sproul that he has been appoint- them with us and we hope they Means and Robert Tessian. must have neglected to duck will be back with us next fall once. ed to Docker House Clinic, Dor- Wm. Rankin and Wm. Rees set Square, London, England. for they are included in our The embryonic physicians are look favorably on Pennsylvania. Drop us a line, Hud, and tell us plans for a bridge tournament, George Folkman is thinking getting quite a workout these all about it. ping-pong tournament, and a days on the persons of those about the Lone Star State, Paul Under the able direction of fireside dance. Isaacson faces West would-be athletes who indulge to Colo- Pledgemaster Miller, Hell Week rado, J. M. Zimmerman From all ap- will re- in tennis and golf. was held the week-end of May turn to his native it seems as though Students Invited to the Ohio, Ronald pearances 3. Ideal weather permitted the Wilborn and Oscar Jungman Osteopaths are in favor of keep- candidates to spend a lot of ing everyone else in perfect con- Cleveland Convention will head back to South Dakota, time in the early morning air, Robert Haas to Oklahoma, Gor- dition except themselves. which we know that they enjoy- The 1935 Convention of the don Douglas, way down East to We were pleased to have Dr. ed, and we feel sure they are in Cleveland, July 22 Massachusetts, and Ralph More- A. L. Lundgren of Ft. Dodge, better acquainted with the city A. O. A. to 27, is welcoming student at- house to Michigan. Iowa, visit us for a short time of Des Moines, and the solid The remaining haven't made during the state convention. tendance and the committee is part of the paddles, than here- making special plans for enter- any decision yet: C. B. Potter Come again, doctor. The chapter tofore. will head South and Wm. F. extends a cordial invitation to tainment and accommodations Robert Lindquist, Des Moines, for student groups. Costs inci- Hall will probably go to Tenn- any and all alumni who may be is a recent pledge to Phi Sigma essee. visiting the city, to make the dent to the convention will be Gamma. as low as possible, the regular house their headquarters. With the semester rapidly Graduation activities will be registration fee of $5.00 has reported in the June Log Book. Monday, April 29, we were drawing to a close the conver- been cut to $2.50 for all stu- pleased to have as our guest Mr. sation around the house is all dents and 1935 graduates, hotel Henry Sampson, local attorney, of summer plans. Several of the rates are obtainable as low as The Obstetrical Clinic who gave us a splendid talk on boys plan to remain for clinic 75c per night or $4.50 per week the legal aspect of practice. His work, with only a short time off and most of the fraternity ban- remarks were interesting and in- in which to rest up for next fall. quets are made free to actives (Continued from Page 1) formative and were enjoyed by Others are awaiting the finish by the alumni. It will be possi- in this huge clinic is unlimited. all. of examinations so that they ble to attend the convention for We do not believe that there is WIGITS - Beamer seems to may leave for home and their $7.00 plus meals and have a a similar clinic in the United have purchased a zebra, at least best girls. And so until next good room convenient to the States offering the student any that seems to be the impression semester -I'll wish you all a convention hall. such a complete and thorough of several who have seen his happy summer vacation. The convention will give the obstetrical experience as he will new (?) struggle buggy . . . student a glimpse of what the find at Still. It is not uncom- those individuals who go canoe- DELTA OMEGA Osteopathic profession as a mon for a senior at this college ing . . . two men with ruptures (Burnie Moeller) whole is doing. He gets a chance to deliver or assist twetny-five ... chain letters (1Oc to $1) . .. The girls have been rather ac- to rub shoulders with students or more cases. Think of this op- Jones wants a treatment . . .Ev- tive this semester although you from other schools and with suc- portunity when choosing an Os- ans out again . . . "Lefty" Sim- may not have heard much about cessful Osteopathic physicians teopathic college. THE LOG BOOK I nerves most affected by these Convocation,Conxocation, April26April 26 lesions are the post-ganglionic Osteopathy at San Diego The Lo, Book fibers which have no myelin Exposition Following "Anything Goes," sheathes, the effects being no- The Official Publication of rendered with aplomb by the ticed mainly in the viscera. I A most elaborate Osteopathic DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE musicians, Dr. Halladay an- "Taking all things and all exhibit will be seen at the Cal- ...... - OF OSTEOPATHY nouncea that the girls from tne metnods ot therapy into consia- itornia Pacific International Ex- A. I. B. would be with us to eration ,and admitting their val- position in San Diego, Cal., President ----- C. W. Johnson May sing a few of the tunes popular ues, we still have in Osteopathic 29 to November 11. The exposi- Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay for the moment. Pending their therapy 80 per cent of all thera- tion will promote a new realiza- arrival the maestro conducted peutic value at our finger tips." tion of culture, beauty, science, Editor ...... J. Robert Forbes a rehearsal in which the tune- Dr. Becker's remarks were in- history and the arts; the past twisters divested themselves of spiring and we shall eagerly will be portrayed and the fu- Osteopathy Without Limitation "Take A Number From One to await his return to Still. ture envisioned. It is promised Ten," and "I Believe in Mir- The postlude was "Blue Pre- that the grounds will be a Gar- Adios! acles." lude." den of Eden and that beauty With this issue the present The girls not having yet an- hitherto unsurpassed will be in editor wipes dry his pen, closes swered roll call, Virge called The Doctor in the profusion. his desk and steps down from upon Dr. C. W. Johnson to fill The Osteopathic exhibit will his duties. It has been, for the in for a few moments. Our Pres- Catholic Home occupy a prominent place in the most part, a most enjoyable un- ident responded with a discus- Hall of Science in a space 16 by dertaking, as journalism is a sion of the new entrance require- Following are excerpts from 16 feet. Principles of visual edu- real hobby and there is a certain ments. He called attention to a discourse on "The Duties of cation will be adopted, Osteo- thrill in seeing one's thoughts the fact that 37 states yet re- the Physician in the Catholic pathic concepts and truths will take form in type. quire but high school prepara- Home", delivered at Convoca- be emphasized, and special ef- The retiring editor does not tion for matriculation in Osteo- tion, May 10, by Father Ford forts will be made to correct popular misconceptions~ 'r .- rT',--4te. ... future-- -of the pathie-colleges and licensure in of the Des Moines Catholic Acad- about Log Book may be as a new editor those states following gradua-emy: our science. An automatic ste- has not yet been appointed. He tion. He emphasized the fact "There are seven sacraments reoptican will continuously pro- hopes, however, that the paper that the new Iowa requirements in the Catholic faith, two of ject slides showing our colleges, will have a new birth, that it apply only to those matriculat- which the physician should be hospitals, X-Ray films and other will be materially changed in ing who may desire to remain in familiar with, those of Baptism subjects. A uniformed nurse will many respects and will assume this state and that it does not at birth and Extreme Unction be in the booth to contribute to a place of far greater import in apply to the school or the re- at any illness of a serious na- the professional atmosphere. the field of Osteopathic publica- quirements of any other state. ture. Expenses are being defrayed tions that it now does or ever Still no girls. With every- "Extreme Unction is to be giv- by popular subscriptions, the has. No one realizes better than thing at a standstill word came en whenever life is in danger, Los Angeles College and the he the shortcomings of the that illness had descended into not just when death is immi- California Society already hav- ing sheet and his experiences have the chorines midst and the per- nent. A priest should be called accepted a great share of the burden. led him to the conclusion that formance could not go on. The for any Catholic who is serious- Those desiring to help the system of student editors student body greeted this an- ly ill so that the sacrament can may send checks to the Califor- heretofore in vogue is one that nouncement with keen disap-be administered while the pa- nia Osteopathic Association, 799 cannot successfully carry on the pointment as these girls always tient is in his right mind and Kensington Road, Los Angeles. paper to its greater service and provide a good recital of songs. before opiates are given. The If you are in California this value. The chaser was "Two summer don't forget to see the The student does not have Cigar- doctor should be cautioned Exposition. the proper insight into the work- ettes in the Dark." against delaying this call; many ings of the school or profession. Catholics have had this sacra- He does not command the atten- Convocation, Ma 10' ment several times for various Heredity tion or co-operation of the fac- Convocations, Mlay 10 illness from which they later ulty or field men and he is, of recovered. The Church believes By 0. E. OWEN, B. S., M. A. necessity perhaps, advised by "Stars Fell On Alabama" was that, to receive full benefit of Prof. of Embryology and Biology so many persons with divergent the prelude. Unction the recipient cannot be views that he finds himself con- Dr. Halladay introduced Fath- delirious, comatous, or under The study of heredity and stantly in a quandry. er Ford, of the Des Moines the influence of opiates. variation has gained consider- The retiring editor has at- Catholic Academy and Mercy "In cases of sudden death, ac- able impetus during the past tempted to correct some of the Hospital, who spoke to us on the cidental or otherwise, a priest decade, opening up new fields of things he considered detrimental subject "Duties of the Physician should be called as soon as pos- research in both biology and to the Log Book, such as abol- in the Catholic Home." We feel sible. medicine. Heredity deals with ishing the column of would-be that this information was valu- "The Catholic Church be- the resemblance of successive humor known as "Around Our able enough to warrant a sep- lieves that all humans must be generations of individuals, con- Merry Campus" and the omis- arate article, and Father Ford's baptised to partake of the King- ditioned by the transmission of sion of pages of State Board remarks will be found elsewhere dom of Heaven. In obstetrics if genes during development, while variation is concerned with the Questions which are of no in- inAfter issue.a rendition of "Isle the physician feels the child is terest to prospects or practicing Afte a renditionr of "Isle of in danger he should call a priest. lack of resemblance between in- physicians. He trusts these ef- Capri" Virge introduced Dr. C. When a priest cannot be secured dividuals of a species which may forts have been appreciated. W. Johnson, who in turn intro- the doctor or nurse may baptise or may not be heritable. duced Dr. A. D. Becker, past the i nfantas followse while The early work on The editor hopes that those t h e i n f a n t a s al- heredity president of the A. 0. A. and a follow: while al- by Galton was of a statistical who have written critically to president of the A.ul. A. andrkslowing a holy water to flow on the him will feel that he has dili- member of the faculty at Kirks- child utter the words 'I baptise nature. He formulated generali- ville. Dr. Becker graduated thee in thename of theFather, zations which were true for a gently attempted to make each e n a m e issue the best he possibly could from Still College in 1903 and the Son theand Hol Ghost, large group but for no partic- with has since taken his place as one Amen.' When the child might be ular individual. the material, etc., avail- A m en h en t h e c h l d m g h t b e able. To those who have written of the foremost leaders of Os- . b i Experimentation words of praise or appreciation teopathic thought. born dead it may be condition- The Method of Experimental he extends his heartfelt grati- "A stream rises no higher ally baptised upon the first part Breeding, first developed by than its source," said Dr. Beck-of its anatomy available before Mendel, has now largely sup- tude. To all who receive the thanit sc," sa. Bthe birth is continued. Should it paper he extends his best wish- er, "and your clientele will bet planted the previous approach, subsequently survive, it should es and thanks for reading his no better than you are. Always since it makes possible the ac- columns. try Osteopathy first and think e re- apt sed cumulation of data on the pro- Adios-(J. Robert Forbes.) Osteopathy first. "It does not matter what be- cess of heredity in all individ- "A study of the pathology as- lief the physician may hold, his uals produced from generation sociated with Osteopathic les- duty is to his patient. If the pa- to generation. Breeding experi- Marriage ions, remote and local, impress- tient is a Catholic his creed ments prove that hereditary de- Galbreath-Lang es one with the scientific truth should be respected and he terminers of characters are NOT Miss Ruth M. Galbreath was of the concept. Twenty-five should be allowed the solace of ALTERED by association with married to Dr. Ralph R. Lang, years before laboratory experi- his faith at all times." other hereditary determiners of '30, at Dayton, Ohio, on April ments proved that Osteopathic characters. This is true because 14. Dr. and Mrs. Lang will re- lesions produced a relative acid- The disadvantage of practic- they are not altered, but retain side in Columbus, Ohio, where osis at the point of lesion, Dr. ing what you preach is that you their unmodified independence the doctor has been practicing Still said, 'here at the point of have to put in so much -over- -segregation and recombining since his graduation. lp--in" the 111nn nil. Q 1'r rrh, HMO fW nn-~lfini rl n-n. T»non A)\ I Ze±'J±I LIIU U1UJL' 60JLi1 rs. -- 1eII LLIHLC. I'iI Io k/IItl lAJUea^U UH -rageI 5 %C.±) THE LOG BOOK

I m~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~, directed toward state members, and why shouldn't it be? If Heredity Still College Seniors ~1 i 4Alti a others don't care to join the So- (Continued from page 3) At Drake Relays ciety why should they expect in successive generations, pro- 1(AI i any of the benefits. ducing the characteristic ratios for As has been the custom The Convention Two features of last year's of mono-, di-, and trihybrediza- several years, Still College Sen- The 37th Convention of the work we know will be carried tion experiments. Space will not ors again acted in the capacity Iowa Osteopathic Association over into the new year starting permit examples of the above. )f expert trainers for many of was held in Des Moines, May 2 June first. By action of the as- The cytological study of germ the competing teams at the and 3, with one of the largest sembly the publicity work was cells or animals has given a Drake Relays. This annual meet groups in the history of the So- ordered continued. The Trustees "physical basis" for the trans- at Drake has become a fixed ciety. Some say it was the larg- approved the circuit meetings mission of hereditary factors or part of the work of the Athletic est, at least the Chairman of the for the ensuing year. genes. If the genes are assumed Clinic of the college and each Membership Committee reported Get your membership in early to be carried by the chromo- year sees its influence extending. two hundred members, the larg- for this next year and it will somes as they segregate in ma- est membership in history. A save a vast amount of work, time turation of germ cells and re- gain of 79 over last year is in and expense. Dues are ten dol- combine at fertilization, the re- State Boards itself no little accomplishment. lars per fiscal year. For those sults of experimental breeding in practice three years or less are affirmed. The cytological ap- of 1935-1936 Iowa The fiscal year following graduation, the dues proach to heredity has clarified, of Os- would The Iowa State Board starts June first and we are five dollars a year. JOIN if not proven the Theory of th-e will hold remit their teopathic Examiners urge everyone to NOW. Remit dues to Secretary, Gene as the means of transmit- June 3, 4 saves a its next examination state dues NOW as it Paul 0. French, D. 0., 410-11 ting hereditary factors from one should be in time and expense. The and 5. Applications lot of C. R. Sav. Bank, Cedar Rapids, generation to another. days prior to examina- in evidence at the fifteen blue ribbons Iowa. In the field of Experimental tion. Address the Secretary, H. convention indicated a goodly Embryology, animals and plants M. Graney, 202 B. & M. Bldg., early. Oiinly one in- niumfber-pa-i-d have been subjected to-abno-irmal -Perry, Iowa.- cident was reported wherein a Student Recruiting conditions during their develop- doctor refused to pay registra- Florida mental stage. It is found that The next examination of the tion fee and was later admitted At a recent conference of rep- certain adult characters are en- to the convention hall with a resentatives from each of our Florida State Board will be tirely different if the activity of held June 18, 19 and 20 in Day- blue ribbon which he had appar- colleges and the Student Re- the genes concerned is modified ently BORROWED. He did not cruiting Chairman from several tona Beach, Florida. For infor- by abnormal developmental con- mation, address Dr. R. B. Fer- pay the registration fee, and we of the states, it was determined ditions. are sorry of this incident, but conclusively that personal influ- guson, 405 First National Bank The characteristics of man are Bldg., Miami, Florida. such are the exceptions rather ence by members in the field inherited from generation to than the rule. was by far the greatest factor generation in the same manner California Osteopathic The banquet, under the toast- in gaining recruits for our pro- as those of other living organ- The California mastership of Dr. A. W. Clow of fession. Field members should isms. In the past, the medical Board will examine candidates 10. Address Dr. Washington, was attended by be made more conscious of their profession has been prone to lay on July 8, 9 and Forum Bldg., 192. responsibility to their profes- too much emphasis upon en- Lester R. Daniels, Cal., for informa- The technical and business sion in this matter and are urg- vironmental factors, but recent Sacramento, sessions were well attended, The ed to make it their personal re- experimental data shows clearly tion. Virginia exhibitors, more in number than sponsibility to influence students that heredity also plays a very West Virginia Board will for several years, certainly re- who are interested in science to important part in the mainten- The West June 10 and 11. ceived value for their time and take up the study of Osteopathy. ance of the normal structural be in session Those interested may write Dr. effort. The campaign method of stu- integrity of the body as well as E. Morris, 542 Empire Bank The new Osteopathic law re- dent recruiting may be used. in the appearance of pathologi- Guy Clarksburg, W. Va., for ceived considerable discussion That is, having a convincing cal conditions. Bldg., of Trustees were speaker spend several days with details. and the Board Morbid Heredity Minnesota authorized to secure competent a well planned itinerary, pre- Two types of pathology may The Minnesota Board of Os- legal opinion and forward same vious arrangements having been be recognized, environmental teopathic Examiners will hold to all state members. made with vocational directors and hereditary. Health may be its next examination June 7 and Officers re-elected were: Dr. of the colleges and high schools considered as a condition of per- I as 8. Applicants must hold a Min- A. Gordon, Marshalltown, pin the district to be covered, adaptation, and an organ- F. fect nesota Basic Science certificate. Dr. Laura E. Miller, pwell as Civic Clubs or Parent- is diseased in proportion to President; ism Address Dr. Arthur Taylor, Still- Vice-President; and Paul Teachers groups. Inquiries from Lthe extent to which its adapta- Adel, water, Minn., for information. O. French, Cedar Rapids, Secre- students following these talks bility is impaired. This state- tary-Treasurer. should be followed up with the ment is of importance in the South Dakota Board of The By-Laws adopted at this 51Greenleaf Brochure, "Osteopathy study of human disease and ab- The South Dakota annual meeting provided for aLAs a Career," distributed by the normality, since the increasing Osteopathic Examiners will hold legislative committee of five I11local Osteopathic physician. complexity of civilization has its next meeting early in June. -members elected from the floor I B. D. ELLIOTT, D. O., Chm., forced man over the borderline For exact data and application -of the Convention, one elected I Student Recruiting, 1934-35 of- adaptation. Modern therapy blanks, address the Secretary, each year for a term of five II has mastered the environmental Dr. C. Rebekka Strom, 321 So. years, this year it being neces- factors to a certain extent, but Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South sary to elect five members forI Polk Co. Ass'n. Meets until recently very little empha- Dakota. terms of service. Those elected1 sis has been placed upon con- Nebraska were: Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Des3 The April meeting of Polk trolling the hereditary factors The Nebraska Board of Os- Moines, for a term of five years; County Osteopathic Associatior l which instigate pathological con- teopathic Examiners will meet Dr. D. E. Hannan, Perry, for at was held April 12 at the Dess ditions. June 20 and 21 at the State term of four years; Dr. S. H. Moines General Hospital. The It is true, that the inheritance House in Lincoln, Neb. Klein, Des Moines, for a term of f hospital staff was host to the As- -of human characteristics is a Michigan three years; Dr. R. P. Westfall, sociation in every respect, fromi very complex affair, but enough The Michigan Osteopathic Boone, for a term of two years; the bountiful Dutch lunch thrt 1 accurate data is at hand to jus- Board will meet at Lansing on and Dr. Della B. Caldwell, Dess the program. tify earnest consideration. Mor- June 25, 26 and 27. The secre- Moines, for a term of one year. Participating in the progran 1 bid hereditary features are trans- tary is Dr. F. Hoyt Taylor, 532- Complete committee reportss were Dr. Marshall on "Otitibs mitted in accordance with the 534 Tussing Bldg., Lansing, were given and we wish space.1:1Media," Dr. Cash on "This ancI same laws as normal ones. In Michigan. would permit of a detailed re-- That," and Dr. J. P. Schwartz orl fact, the study of morbid heredi- Oklahoma port. The work of the Publicity "The Wind-Up." tary factors was used to prove The Oklahoma Board of Os- Committee alone should interestt Dr. A. D. Becker was thEe that Mendelian laws of inherit- teopathy will convene June 11 y every D. O. in Iowa in belonging n speaker of the meeting May 10, ance are valid for human beings. at the Biltmore Hotel in Okla- to the State Society. Actual clip- an account of which will appealr It is a general rule that morbid homa City. The secretary is Dr. pings from state papers were oni1 later. (R. H. W.) hereditary conditions are induc- Ernest Ewing, El Reno, Okla. display and Osteopathy wass ed by single hereditary factors well and favorably reported, andI He that shoots worst ma.y while normal ones are brought "Wisdom is a peculiar treas- the surface has only just been1 sometime hit the mark; but h(e about by the combined action of ure; you begin to acquire it as scratched. True, the committee3 that shoots not at all can neverr many factors. you lose everything else."- was busy and all publicity wass hit it. (Continued Next Issue) (Seneca.)

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- I .I hat you in the field will come Dr. H. V. Halladav L.)repared to take an active part Dr. H. J. Marshall F , your organization. Several of the groups have rlot reported their new officers I and this should be ffor the year lone immediately as important business will soon come up and we must have the names of your Iofficers in order to establish -our standing as an Osteopathic corganization. Send this list im- Imediately to the undersigned. We wish to thank Dr. Cottrell From All of Us and his aide for the work done it the Cleveland meeting and The summer months havd assure41 them of our appreciation meant much to those of us who ,of1 their efforts to keep a diffi- have stayed in Des Moines. The cult4 registration straight. clinic has been unusually large J. A. Cozant, President. I H. V. Halladay, Sec'y.-Treas. I A man with an international and while at times the duties Dr. Marshall enjoys too many have been ardious, yet, the ex- reputation for his work in Anat- marks of distinction to list them perience gained was of great omy needs no introduction to practical value. Students who ANENT CLEVELAND all in such a short introductory ihe profession. Twenty years of wish to learn from practical ex- article as this. It is enough to should make it their Os- teaching has given him a wide perience The annual international say'i that during his years of business to remain at least one te.'athic convention held the practice he has taken part in acquaintence in the profession in the clinic. summer in July, was, to put it every form of active organiza- and his appeanarce on the na- thoughts turn to the last week Now our tion work offered by the profes- tional association program each opening of school. At the frat coniservatively, an outstanding this issue of sion. Note also in year indicates the confidence of houses we begin the usual reno- event. It seemed to me that there the Log Book another respon- vation of the place and get was evident a new spirit of en- sibility to which he has been the profession in his work. Dr. things put back where they be- thusiasm and a renewed deter- elected. We know that as in the HIalladay has often said he long; a state which naturally riliation to move forward for past, Dr. Marshall will fulfill would not specialize, but his follows the rush of the summer; bigger and better colleges; for this obligation with added honor specialty aside from his detail- work and too few to take care better co-operation between Os- to himself. -d knowledge of Anatomy is the of things regularly. When you teopathic institutions; for clear- The Eye, Ear, Nose and application of: Osteopathy. His students return we will have the er thinking in Osteopathic con- Throat department of the col- work with Athletes is most:com- house looking tops and will be cepts for keener appreciation of lege is under the supervision of mendable. In listing his achieve- ready to entertain you Fresh- responsibilities which lie before Dr. Marshall, the lecture work rneits the greatest contribution men in true fraternity style. us. The scientific papers pre- being given in the college and he has made is his original work Each of the organizations antic- sented, the clinics, the exhibits clinics, operative and Osteo- in demonstrating the movements ipates the return of students ana the attention to convention pathic, offered at both the col- of the spine. Still College is the who have dropped out for a business' all reached new high lege and the hospital. The sur- only school of Osteopathy offer- term or so and also new men in- peaks. gical clinic in connection with ing principles of Osteopathic the alumni of the by means troduced by The registration was the larg- 11is department is one of the technic demonstrated college. est since 1928. The publicity largest in the state and offers of Dr. Halladay's specially pre- May we also invite you men was most satisfactory. The hos- the student ample opportunity pared specimens. in the field to bring your new pitality and efficiency of our to observe the many types of At the college he takes a students and stay a few days hosts in Cleveland was evident cperative work being done ac- great delight in leading the band with us. We would all like to on every hand. Probably no con- cording to the most approved or orchestra, music being one of renew the fraternal bond and vention was ever better manag- modern methods. his avocations. Other outside sF.ow each of you our apprecia- ed and this fact reflects much Dr. Marshall takes a little interests include movie photog- tion for your efforts in the past. credit on the local convention time off in the late fall each raphy and a tour of the South- Come early and avoid the rush. Icommittees. year to maintain his standing wvest each year to study the re- in Osteopathology Still College is going to be busy If I were to be permitted a as a big game hunter, the re- cent findings this fall and do not delay your I would sults of his hunt furnishing the of the ancient races. paradoxical statement author of arrival or registration. have to be there mountain or big timber flavor to Dr. Halladay is the say: One would of the Spine, Atlas Club. much one missed many a dinner upon his return. Applied Anatomy to know how for the Dissection Iota Tau Sigma. by not being there. His hours of recreation are and a Manual Gamma. at Laboratory. He is also a fre- Phi Sigma -Arthur D. Becker, D. O. mainly spent with his family Delta Omega. the lake or touring. If you do quent contributor to our Osteo- Sigma Sigma Phi. not already know him we know pathic magazine and is in de- Psi Sigma Alpha. It seemed to me that the con- you will like him immediately. ioand as a speaker. vention as a whole had a livelier I: arld happier tone than last year The Interfraternity which could not at all be at- lar routine. There was a lot of ports by each school to better tributed to the difference in time and effort put forth by Osteopathy and make their Assembly temperature. We registered those in charge of the commit- school a leader. This depart- about one hundred of our alum- tees to be able to carry out the ment should be followed more in The local committee at the ni in spite of the rather bad plans. closely by the instructors Cleveland convention co-operat- corner, we were given, which Every one there seemed to be each school. ing with the officials of the as- vwa off of the main line of in fine spirits and talked about The Obstetric department was sembly were kept busy for the itravel and not well ventilated. their work and the things they nicely attended. Fine reports registration period preceeding Everyone seemed pleased with were doing. Each and every one were given by the doctors on the annual meetings of the var- the program and complimented was there for a purpose and that the program. ious organizations. Altogether the work of the local committee. was to better hemselves in the There are so many depart- twelve groups were registered, I hope for a more comfortable work they were doing. All were ments'that one would like to at- including the non-frat, the Atlas place to meet our friends when interested in the departments tend but is unable to on account Club leading with 142, Iota Tau we go to New York next year. and wanted to take something of the limited time. Sigma second with 72, and Phi -Mrs. K. M. Robinson. home so they could help some of convention is ayear Sigma Gamma next with 57 reg- their patients to a beter advan- meeting place for lassmates figures do not istrations These The convention was held at tage. fraternity brothers, wives, and story, for many failed to tell the nicest hotel in Cleveland The convention had a fine dis- friends of Osteopathy from all cards offered bythis the sign the and very well located so it was play by the! companies interest- over the country. Its object is ttee. We hope that next commi easy to get out and around the ed in the healing art. to place Osteopathy on a higher a more complete roll can }year business part of Cleveland. The Associated College sec- plane and keep it before the that the desk will be secured, tion was very interesting and public. in a more convenient I The convention was carried be placed brings out the plannitng and re- -J. R. Shaffer. location at the beginning and out in a very orderly and regu- THE LOG BOOK __ - ·---P science depends entirely on you. Its future is in your hands and The Log Book its growth and development should be a matter of great The Official Publication of pride to you. Look over this list DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE of appeals again and do what OF OSTEOPATHY the big business man is doing. Make a study of your affairs President ------Arthur D. Becker from the broadest possible standpoint. Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay E. Harwood. Editor ---.-. E...... --- Harwood Osteopathy Without Limitation ANENT CLEVELAND

As Secretary-Treasurer of the Appeal International Society of Orthal- nology and Oto-Laryngology, it The other day I picked up a is my duty to see that proper book devoted to telling the read- arrangements are made for our DR. I. C. GORDON convention. The Cleveland group DR. L. L. FACTO er how to write an effective bus- Dr. Facto needs no introduc- Dr. Gordon assisted on the iness letter. One chapter was did themselves proud by having faculty of the college during the finest arrangements and the tion to the profession for he has given over to the subject of been an able member of the his study of Osteopathy and im- best accommodations that I mediately appeal. Do you realize how much staff of the college for several was placed, following study is being given over to have had the pleasure of ex- his graduation, as a regular periencing. years. He is a student in every such a subject? Do you stop and sense of the word and never of the staff. Before entering the think of the appeal in the ad- Much credit is due Dr. Shultz fails to take advantage of addi- college of Osteopathy he occu- vertisements that you see or the for general arrangements. Drs. tional post-graduate work, es- pied an executive position with sales talks you listen to? If Vorhees and Nagel are to be pecially in the line of diagnosis. the school system of the state of not, you should be giving some congratulated for the splendid His year with the Osteopathic Iowa. Although a recent grad- time to this most important sub- way in which they handled the Clinic in London, England, and uate, Dr. Gordon is gradually ject. registration and examination of two years in active practice assuming greater responsibil- ities You are selling Osteopathy. patients. Also the efficient and since his graduation, make him on the staff and demonstrat- Wtat appeal does it have? Look business-like manner in which especially useful in the clinical ing his exceptional ability. over this list below and see how the patients were taken through field. Sports of all kinds are his it applies. I have copied it from operative and hospital proceed- hobby. che book. Your laboratory prob- ure. lem is to apply it to your own Mrs. Wilson of the Wolson business: Hospital made us feel most wel- (1)-Appetite. come and did everything possi- (2)-Bodily Comfort. ble to make things convenient (3) Personal Appearance. and agreeable. (4)-Affection. Dr. Rench was always at our (5)-Domesticity. comImand. (6 )-Possession. The hotel and chamber of (7)-Sociability. commerce was generous. with (8)-Pleasure. space and clerical help. (9)-Activity-Mental and Physical. The weather man was very (10)-Curiosity. kind to us, and in fact it was a very satisfactory and profitable Which of these "appeals" convention. strongly apply to your work in H. J. Marshall, D. O., Osteopathy? And yet there is Sec'y. and .Treas. another side that we would like to call your attention to. DR. J. L. SCHWARTZ The Cleveland convention has Suppose you are talking Os- With an extensive practice come and gone, leaving teopathy to some young man or a mem- DR. BYRON L. CASH and hospital cares on his mind ory that will be an inspiration woman in your community that Dr. Cash is well known in the Dr. J. L. can give the college for many, many days and weeks you would like to see added to profession for his work in X- only the time necessary for the to come. our profession. Can his appetite Ray and Physical Therapy. This teaching and demonstrating of for service be satisfied? Will his The section programs teemed type of diagnosis and treatment the work in Proctology. He is work bring bodily comfort to with new and up-to-date profes- has made remarkable advances an adept in this specialty and his patients? Will his personal sional information. They proved during the last few years and hi, work is fully appreciated by appearance be improved? Will to be veritable post-graduate there is no one better prepared the student body. Dr. Schwartz he develop an affection for .his courses. The foot section, be- to give the students this instruc- has not only availed himself of work? Can he be assured of a ginning at 6:30 a. m., and con- tion than Dr. Cash. Although he the various clinics in this coun- happy home? Is there joy in tinuing until the} general pro- spends most of his time at the try but spent six months in possession? Will his social gram at 10:00 o'clock, was al- hospital he is willing and anx- study in Europe at Berlin and standing be raised? Is there a ways crowded with most inter- ious to work with the students. Vienna. pleasure in being of service to ested speakers and listeners. others? Is the work an equit- Perhaps the most outstanding We never find things perfectly ing as there has been in the past able balance between mental single feature of the convention to our liking but taken as a some overlapping. I hope next and physical activity? Is the was the scientific exhibit. This year we can improve the service work of differential diagnosis consisted of numerous and whole I would say that the con- of the fraternity registration satisfying to the sense of curios- splendid X-Ray plates, dissec- vention was a complete success. desk. I do think the convention ity? tions, and operative specimens. The booklet gotten out by the should be held earlier in the It seems to me that this list Also, there was a very excellent A.O.A. which gave us so much summer to avoid the July heat applied has a peculiar relation- display of college, hospital, and useful information was an inno- that so many complain of. ship to our own science and yet other Osteopathic institutions. vation that was more than wel- -H. V. Halladay. it is taken from a text which This exhibit was a challenge to come. The program schedule on first thought one would think the thoughtful layman, as well was closely followed, perhaps The fact that tall corn grows applied only to big business. as to the physician. much better than at some other in other states than Iowa-The Your business is a big bus- On attending the Old Stone meetings but this feature should number of fish that must be in iness or a small one as you Church, it was gratifying to improve each year with exper- Lake Erie-The warmth of our make it. Is your work exciting hear a visiting English clergy- ience. The sectional work seem- reception by the Cleveland Pome of these appeals in the man pray for the Osteopathic ed to attract more attention weatherman -The agility of minds of the young people of profession, then convening in than usual, and yet we wonder some of the older Osteopaths at your community? Remember Cleveland. if it is not overdone. I am glad the President's ball-The effi- that the perpetuation of your -Mary E. Golden, D. O. to see some of the sections unit- (Continued on Page 4) THE LOG BOOK ..,. C> ----<,, the Iowa profession on hand and

~ ItIA by far the majority were Iowa 3 W4 A. Tsultain members. We didn't make a list I at the time but recall now see- I ..-. \ ing:'Drs. Theresa Burns, Laura A. 0. A. Group Conferences Miller, Mary Golden, Zoa Mun- Group conferences of A.O.A. ger,, Drs. J. M. and Rachel members are being organized in Woods, Holcomb and Lydia Jor- all states and will be under the dan, D. E. Hannan, W. C. Chap- direct supervision of the local pell, Harry Gamble, S. H. Klein, state delegates to the Cleveland F. A. Gordon, C. H. Fedson, J. convention. II. Hansel, J. R. Shaffer, and R. They will be held in certain B. Kale. There may have been selected cities in circuit with others we did see of the mem- others of the same and adjacent bership and some we have over- states. looked. A pretty good represen- They will feature certain tation anyway. chosen interesting and profit- I am certain that the State at able features of the Cleveland large will be extremely pleased convention. to hear, if they haven't already DR. GLEN E. FISHER They will be conducted for heard, of the election of our DR. CLARENCE P. CALLISON A.O.A. members ONLY. President F. A. Gordon as A.O. Although a recent acquisition Dr. Callison comes to the col- All eligible to A.O.A. mem- A. Trustee for a term of five at the college, Dr. Fisher has lege this Fall as a new instruct- bership will please qualify early. years. Five Trustees were elect- shown his ability. Dr. Fisher's or in Des Moines but with an ex- Members will confer with ed for the five year term and specialty is in Chemistry and cell ent record. His teaching their state delegates (see A.O.A. two for a year each to fill out this difficult subject is ably experience has been gained in Journal, July, '35, page 529), unexpired terms of members re- handled under his supervision. Kirksville, having been associat- as to preference of program signed. Dr. Gordon lacked three He is also a member of the ed with the high school, the items (see A.O.A. Journal, June votes of receiving the highest board of trustees of the college Teachers' College and the Col- '35, pages 479-486). vote cast for Trustee. An honor and active during the entire lege of Osteopathy. Since his Urge your state delegates to well earned for Dr. Gordon and year in the work of the clinical graduation he has been in active be early in effecting such local one that will be well filled with laboratory. practice in Texas. Dr. Callison A.O.A. Group Conferences. a capable worker. will be a full-time teacher and will assist in the clinic. F. A. Gordon, D. O. Paul O. French, D. O. Chm. A.O.A. Membership Com. Secretary-Treasurer. A * * While we wont be able to give The Breakfast a detailed report of the work of the Society, yet we hope to give enough this month to indicate We hope that next year we to the membership that their cvan make more satisfactory ar- officers, trustees and committees rangements for a Still College are working. To the non-mem- breakfast. The difficulty this ber we would respectfully ask year was first one of price. Did your support. To a great degree you try to get a meal at the you derive as much benefit as official hotel for 65c? Then you the member who perhaps does know how difficult it was for us the work and pays his dues as tc make arrangements for even well. Frankly, Dr. Non-Member, a breakfast at that price. If we are you treating the member, take the breakfast out of the the profession, and yourself hotel no one can find it and if fairly by remaining a non-mem- ;re have it too early no one PROF. O. E. OWENS DR. LESTER P. FAGEN ber? 'ornes. We are going to think Prof. Owens came to the col- Another new member of the The membership committee, this matter over and find the lege as a student but his excep- faculty for the years '35-'36, Dr. under Dr. Hook, is working solution in some form. Regard- tional work in science and his Fagen recently graduated from hard and especially we would less of the discouragement of ability as a teacher immediately Still College and has opened offi- mention the Fourth District, un- this year's small crowd we will won him a place on the staff. ces in Beaverdale. His several der the district leadership of Dr. have a breakfast next year in He holds the Master Degree and years of experience before en- R. W. Shultz of Mason City. He New York City. in addition has taken special tering the study of Osteopathy is taking his work seriously and work at the U. of Michigan in as a teacher and lecturer already getting results. The Third Dis- Histology, Pathology and Em- indicate his ability to meet the trict which holds the honors for New A. 0. A. Officers bryology. Under his direction situations that come up in class membership, will have to watch the laboratories are much more room work. He will assist Dr. their laurels and the rest of you President-Thomas R. Thor- efficient and with his assistants Halladay in the work in Anat- districts get busy. burn of New York City. (No he is building a museum that is omy, the scope of which will be While the work of the Legis- opposition.) the pride of the college. gradually enlarged. lative Committee would be too First Vice-President-John E. exhaustive to be inserted here, Rogers of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. DR. C. A. REEVES if such were an appropriate (Won over Chester Morris by ANENT CLEVELAND -of West Liberty, Iowa, an- place, yet through the work of two votes. The only battle of the 1 nounces the arrival of an 81/2 this committee, with chairman e ection.) (Continued from page 3) pound boy, July 24th. Named D. E. Hannan, the members have Second Vice-President Dora cient ringmastership of Dr. Wal- Clayton R. H. (Royal Highness, been promised the Public Health Sutcliff Lean of London. lace Pearson -Too many sec- we suppose.) as published by the Bulletins Third Vice-President-Walter tions: You need to be quintup- DR. F. B. HEIBEL State Department of Health. Grow of Indianapolis. lets to take in all you want to -- of Iowa Falls, Iowa, while While at the Cleveland con- Trustees: Arthur E. Allen, hear-The thrill of seeing old driving back from the conven- vention we found W. C. Chap- re-elected; Arthur G. Chappell, friends and students-The qual- tion suffered an automobile acci- pell of Mason City, program re-elected; R. H. Peterson; ity, if not quantity, at the Still dent. Dr. Heibel, his wife and chairman for the next June Con- Ralph W. Rice; F. A. Gordon. College breakfast-The absence daughter were all seriously in- vention, busy lining up a pro- Mary L. Heist was elected to of Scotchmen in the headquar- juied but will recover. gram and from inklings we have fill out the unexpired term of ters hotel dining rooms-The had he has some real talent up Dr. Rogers, who was elevated to serene confidence of the "old preciation of the therapeutic his sleeve, from possibly as far the position of First Vice-Presi- timers" in Osteopathy--A re- artists of our profession-Best west as the coast. We can count dent. gret that we haven't co-operated of all, more enthusiasm and on W. C. for a program well W. W. Custis was elected to more with our beloved Louisa faith for the coming year . .. worth attending. fill out the unexpired term of Burns-An increased knowledge Home seems a wonderful place Mentioning the convention, Dr. H. L. Sambanet, who re- of the science and technic of alter all. there were a goodly number of signed. our healing art-A greater ap- -John M. Woods, D. 0. a"), -- 1- IITHE --- ¢c6) : '-En'tered:as second 'class Accepted for mailing matter, February 3rd, 1923 at special rates of postage at' the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the Ar I 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. ;.:;------..... - --.-- <-Y---

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Volume 12 SEPTEMBER 15, 1935 Number 9

I- I- -- I I ------Faculty Meeting Des Moines .. .. Athletic Appointments The first of the monthly fac- Even before the first roll call ulty meetings was held the eve- of the year the phone rang and ning of September 9th, immed- one of the local coaches needed iately preceeding the opening help. This has been the story day of the school year. The full for eleven years at Still College. complement of the faculty was Today, the opening day of school, present, with the exception of fourteen Seniors are taking care Dr. J. L. Schwartz, who was re- of athletic teams and before the ported to be catching fish in the end of the football season the i:orth part of the state. entire Senior class will be rotat- President Arthur D. Becker ed thru this work, each taking presided and introduced Drs. care of a minimum of 200 cases Callison and Fagen, new mem- of this type. Our four local high bers of the faculty. schools, the Catholic College and It being the first meeting of tiie American Institute of Bus- the group with the new presi- iness have been furnished with dent, Dr. Becker proved his Osteopathic trainers and as the claim as a 50-minute speaker season advances local commercial and outlined plans and policies teams will ask for this service. for the coming year. It is grati- This is ony one of the clinical fying to note that complete co- Activities that keeps the treating operation exists in the reorgani- staff of the college too busy. zation plan for the clinics at the An Ideal College City . . . We wonder if you in the field college, the result of which will realize just what this means to be of great benefit to the student NOT. TOO SMALL NOT TOO LARGE Osteopathy and to the Seniors of body and to the profession as a Still College. During the Junior xvhole. Considerable research I year a special course of lectures work is being planned to fit into State Fair Osteopathic nosis, and the best methods of extending over a period of six the clinical work and reports of Treating them. vweeks is given which includes this will be published from time Clinic Dr. A. E. Allen of Minneap- thne demonstration of the latest toe time. olis spoke on "Osteopathic Diag- aii dings in taping methods. As nosis and Treatment," and really Dr. Becker stressed the im- Every State Fair Adult Health Seniors these students are plac- portance of teaching Osteopathy ;ave us some Osteopathic work- Clinic ed in actual contact with the ia an Osteopathic college. He has been an improvement ing knowledge. After the lecture cases. They go into the gymns, made it very plain that each de- over the preceeding one, which he demonstrated some painless meet the boys and coaches and partment head will be held re- is just another way of saying the ways to get results. with the exception of major in- Dr. J. T. Young of Fremont, sponsible for the Osteopathic 1935 Clinic was the best one juries take care of the needs of training of the student in his de- Nebraska, president of the Ne- the team in the capacity of team partment. This does not mean ever held. Better arrangement of braska Society, spoke of "Tuber- physician. Still College Seniors that his subject has been neglect- examining space, a well ,organ- culosis." He had first-hand (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 3) ized and efficient staff of exam- knowledge of this subject from iners and conductors, plus the all its angles. With him was Dr. co-operation of the majority of E. M. Hubbell of Yutan, Nebr. Don't Miss 'This Lab Assistants the Osteopathic physicians of Dr. George Lauglin of Kirks- ihe State, made for this success. ville gave methods of handling Just as we start to press we In addition to Robert Camp- A greater number of patients cases of Curvature of the Spine, are advised of an attractive P.G. bell and Robert Luby, held over were examined this year than both from the Osteopathic angle course in foot technic that will from the list of assistants of last last, a large percentage of whom -the less severe, and surgically, be offered soon in Des Moines. year, it should interest the pro- were contacting Osteopathy for for the farther advanced cases. This is sponsored by the Iowa fession to learn of the newly ap- the first time. Of special value to Dr. A. D. Becker brought with Division of the Women's Na- pointed aides and their eligibil- the profession was the recogni- him the Electrocardiograph and tional Association and is the ity for fellowships in laboratory tion by these patients that Os- discussed Cardiac Diagnosis and same program that attracted un- work. teopathic diagnosis ability is effi-, gave a good many high points usual attention at the recent Alien Becker, youngest son of cient and trustworthy, and that about the machine. This was a meeting in Cleveland. Dr. Arthur D. Becker, attended an Oseopathic physician is not very valuable demonstration. Be in Des Moines at the Sav- the Teachers College in Kirks- a mere manipulator. Dr. A. C. Hardy of Kirksville erp Hotel at 9 a. m., Sept. 27th ville for three years and has as- chose as his subject "Diagnosis and stay all day. Dr. H. E. Cly- sisted in the Physiology and A very worthwhile feature of of Common Eye, Ear, Nose and bourne of Columbus, will be in Neurology laboratories at the ihe clinic was the presence of Throat Conditions." Dr. Hardy charge and will cover everything' Kirksville College. He will assist guest examiners and lecturers of gave a very practical discussion youe should know about the foot. int the Physiology laboratories national reputation. These men of this subject. The meeting may last until mid- at Still College this year. gave us valuable assistance in To .wind up the series Dr. R. niight. Not only will expert Mr. Sibley Barnes received the examination of patients and B. Bachman gave a general dis- speakers and demonstrators ap- his degree from Simpson College gained first-hand knowledge of cussion of "Gynecological Diag- pear on the program, but three at Indianola, Iowa, and will as- the clinic ...which ,we hope will nosis," from all standpoints, in- vetiy interesting and instructive sist in the Bacteriology labora- stimulate similar clinics in neigh- cluding the endocrinology, and films will be shown. tory and in Laboratory Diag- boring states. In addition to this Osteopathic results. The only cost to you will be nosis. work they gave us a series of Great praise is due our staff your time, plus your luncheon Miss Beryl Freeman received evening lectures which made the and all' those .who made, the and dinner. Drs. Grace Nazer- her A. B. from Southwestern at clinic a veritable P. G. Course. clinic possible through: their rene, Rachel Woods, Laura Mil- Winfield, Kansas, and M. S. from Dr. J. P. Schwartz started the incral and financial support. We ler, and Mary Golden, who have Oklahoma U. She :will: assist in series -of lectures with a very feel perfectly confident this will arranged this program, are to the Biology and Pathology lab- instructive discussion of the var- be -accorded us in greater meas- be congratulated. oratories.. icus types of goiters, their diag- ure'next year,. You are all invited. THE LOG BOOK _ _ I of the fellows were fortunate troit, Mich.; Arley G. Edger- enough to get work for the sum- ton, Boone, Iowa; Bernard How- Polk County Society mer, although some spent a more land, Story City, Iowa; Clifford The Polk County Osteopathic leisurely vacation. Brenton, Sch- W.. Millard, Milwaukee, Wis.; Society will start its regular iffer spent part of his summer Donald Leigh, Saco, Maine; and schedule of meetings for the year in the Detroit Osteopathic Hos- Neil R. Kitchen, Lake Arion, on Friday, Sept. 13. The officers pital, having undergone an ap- Mich. for the year are: Pres., Dr. C. pendicitis operation, but is back Kenneth Blanding, a pledge, Ira Gordon; V. Pres., Dr. R. B. on his feet again. Gerlach beat has now moved into the house. Kale; Sec'y., Dr. Rachel Woods; the drums all summer with an Treas., Dr. J. R. Schaffer. orchestra of his own, and is all DELTA OMEGA There have been several meet- set to put on his one-man circus Delta Omega is happy to wel- ings of the officers and plans act for the school assemblies. come the new girls to Still Col- definitely formulated for the Rumors of Evans' marriage seem lege. At an early date a get- year promise an unusual and IOTA TAU SIGMA to be slightly exaggerated. (H. C. D.) together meeting will be held worthwhile series of meetings Every effort is being made this and we will all get really ac- Beta chapter of Iota Tau Sig- for each month. year to make the house a fine quainted. It is gratifying to see Dr. Rolla Hook of Logan, a ma send greetings to the stu- place to study, so that we may the gradual increase in women dents of Still College and wel- speaker of outstanding merit in retain our scholarship rating. students in our college. the professional life of Iowa, come the oncoming Freshmen. Helen Butcher is convalescing We wish them much luck in will give the first paper. His sub- PHI SIGMA GAMMA at her home after an appendect- ject on "Osteopathic Emergency their new career and know that (J. J. Herrin) omy. We wish her a speedy re- they will never be disaappointed. Treatment," the test of any phy- The halls of the fraternity covery and hope that she will sician, which will be of great Once more the brothers get be back in school in another together. The first to arrive were house resound once again to the value to all who attend. week. The membership has been Bros. Boston and Gerow, who got laughter and greetings of re- together in Davenport. Gerow turing brothers. They arrive at Dorthea Failing is back with steadily increasing eadh year reported a rather mild summer all hours of the day and night, two new students in tow. Mary and prospects for a big year are ahead. All members and practic- in the wilds of Michigan, as it via busses, trains, and chiefly, Beth Zeigler has been in town iig Osteopathic physicians in only snowed a couple of times Fords. A few came back ahead for several weeks helping with Polk County are expected to re- while he was there. However, it of time, but some returned only the clinic at the state fair and rew or become members this was quite stormy after their ar- in time to attend classes on Tues. assisting at Dr. Rachel Woods' year. A hearty invitation is ex- rival here. The next to arrive day. office. tt*nded to all younger members was Yuki and Dresser. They had The house has been rearrang- Mrs. Slocum is back from a ed this fall and we are justly tour thru California, looking of the organization. a very successful trip across the The Thursday Noon Luncheon country in their new '27 Chevvy. proud of the improvements. The healthy and happy and well Club met Sept. 12th, and will Everything went fine until the odor of new wall paper, mingled rested. Lillie McClure, Velma meet every Thursday hereafter, rough roads of Detroit rattled with that of fresh paint, and the Gehman, and Muriel Wilson have noisy unpacking in each room reported ready for work again. at which a paper will be read out the battery. Early one morn- and discussed. Dr. L. P. Fagan, ing when everything was quiet, makes it seem once more the Ruth Paul has called a meet- hospitable place that it is dur- ing the 12th at the Y. W. and who has charge of the noonday someone was iheard4 'waJk'i'n,! programs, is actively at work down stairs. Bro. Jeran- ing the winter months. will outline plans for the year. around and plans each meeting to be of son was here. Pohl arrived later After a hurried survey all These will be reported in the members seem to be present. Hal next issue. value to every Osteopath in at- with his usual smile and good tendance. cheer. As yet nothing has been Walters arrived from the South, J. B. Miller deserted Dayton, Zy- It is urged that every Osteo- heard from Daniels. Either the path attend and take part in swamps got him or he is still zelewski and Joe Peterson, after The Medics Failed a hard summer in Michigan, de- both of these programs. All vis- asleep. You know "Swampy." iting Osteopaths to the city of Better late than never. cided to return to their studies; Some time ago the Log Book J. Hoose, also from Michigan, published a series of brief case Des Moines are invited to attend It is reported that Bro. Begh- these meetings at any time. tol will be with us once more. returns from a summer of fish- reports on spectacular cases. The returns to the Everyone remembers the per- ing; Myron Bos reason for this was that we constipated. Osteopathic findings fold after a vacation of varied sonality kid, "Stinky." heard from time to time that were rigidity of cervical and up- experiences. As for the rest of This year a smoker was held Oseopathy was not what it used per dorsal regions, tenderness rather early. Several thousand the fellows - Owen, Hecker, to be; that it seemed to have Ir.- + I L, , Li, CI LI I +,L v p .x, .* over gall bladder and liver. guests were invited and we hope Wilkes, Irvin, Bartram, Hoeter, AU.L ILcits LrlengLn ^tLs punch 11i Treatment: Three times a they got plenty of smoke. Herrin, Dunham, Gibson clinic you wish to pun), or early abil- week, Osteopathic stimulation activities engaged their attention We hope that before the next ity to cure the incurable. This and drainage around region of with only a short issue that all the fellows will be this summer, is not true. We intend to con- of trigeminal while off for a rest from their eyes. Stimulation here and will be started on that tinue the publication of these and facial nerves. Direct stimu- labors. upward climb to success in Still cases and have plenty of mater- lation of eye ball by immediate College. Congratulations are in order ial for months to come, taken precussion. Corrected lesions Lor Ed Owen, who was elected from the clinic of the college. and insured normal movements ATLAS OLJUB National Vice-President, Psi Sig- Cures, even of the miracle type, of cervical and upper dorsal (Jack Eddy) ma Alpha, at the convention in are common, rather than rare, vertebraes. and it is their frequency that all Cleveland in July. Results: Discarded glasses aft- The Atlas Club welcomes makes us forget that they are to Still College and Bill Moore, after a very pros er one month except for reading, new men still of great interest to many hopes that they may enjoy a perous summer, passed a box of vision seemed clearer; left eye cigars upon his return, announc- of our readers. showed no improvement for first very happy and profitable year. The case described below has undergone a ing the fact that another of our 2 months, then gradually im- The house has been written up by the Senior lot of redecorating and is in fine brothers took the long leap into proved to its present vision of the well of matrimony. Congrat- student in charge of the patient. one-third normal vision. Right shape for the coming school Names can be furnished if you furni- ulations, Bill -but why didn't eye showed gradual improve- year. A room full of new wish: ture, along with a new radio, you tell us sooner? * * * ment after 2 weeks treatment will also add to the comfort and Plans for our winter activ- to present state of better than the appearance of the house. A ities were discussed at a special Thanks to Osteopathy, says Mr. one-half normal vision. Osteo- new shower room has been built meeting held Sept. 10, under C. B., for a distinct improvement pathy succeeded in eliminating and a den. is being fixed up in the direction of President Hoe- in my health and the remarkable the constipation and liver dis- the basement. fer. A Freshman smoker will be gradual return of my vision. turbance in one month after Bros. Porter, Goode, Haight held in the very near future, fol- Mr. C. B. was registered in our medicine had failed for forty and Gerlach were all present at lo-ved by other activities of in- clinic June 3, 1935. Case refer- years. Eyes were checked every the Cleveland convention and terest to both the new men and red by an optometrist, who had month by an optometrist. Pa- attended the Atlas Club banquel actives. Earl Jurgenson was ap- tieated the case with little suc- tient extremely well pleased while there. They bring back re- pointed house manager, and Ed- cess for 2 years. Other forms of with Osteopahy. ports of a fine convention and a die Zyzelewski elected Pledge- medical therapy met with even large turnout for the banquet. mraster for the coming semester less success. Chief complaint: Dr. A. G. Ripley- As the fellows come straggling We are glad to share our home loss of vision, cataract involving of Laurens, Iowa, announces the in from all parts of the country with the following Freshmen: both eyes; left eye almost totally birth of, Ruth Ann Ripley, Aug- wild tales of harrowing summei Gordon Fisher, Milwaukee, Wis- blind; right vision less than half ust first, at the Algona .General normal; also sluggish liver and Hospital. experiences are being told. Mosi Consin; Bohdan J. Kogut, De- I ------, ------THE LOG BOOK

- I I I The Log Book M. C. O. Happy New Year! The Difference It is too early to predict the Last Week We like the sound of those The janitors were putting the outcome for the year but if the The Official Publication of three letters and we hope that finishing touches on the new of smiles through the the noise that they make in the prevalence gray border in the halls. This DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE halkl is indicative of anything, OF OSTEOPATHY future will be even more pleas- has improved visibility, temper, ing to the ears. In this issue we we venture to say that content- and temperament 100%. prevail. The several President -..---- Arthur D. Becker carry an official announcement nent will We noticed the effect of the from Dr. R. K. Smith, relative changes made in the arrange-- new upholstering and cleaning Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay to the Massachusetts College of ment of the rooms and in offi- all through the waiting room Osteopathy. We hope sincerely ciils already meets with the ap- Editor ------E. Harwood ana in other parts of the build- that this move is permanent and pioval of the returning student ing. body. Osteopathy Without Limitation that the college will grow and The office was busy preparing i develop. It has been too long The opening day of school for the rush of students. A few under the shadow of a step- found the corridors crowded early birds were around looking Look Ahead! father's back porch for it to with both old faces and new for worms. blossom and bear fruit in one ones. The enthusiasm of the re- The blackboards were clean, year. It means building from the turning students left most of the new chalk was in place and a full We are already beginning to blue prints. Boston and vicinity class new ones bewildered, for instead complement of erasers present. think of and plan for the has plenty of Osteopathic talent 1936. It of being happy, their expression The chairs on the platform in entering in January, and we hope that this new M. C. national conven- was more one of awe that any tbc assembly were straight and war said at the O. will incorporate these rich held in Cleveland this past one could be so foolish as to be the orchestra pit was arranged. tion Osteopathic minds for the bene- summer that the Osteopathic glad to get back to school. Bottles were being cleaned fit of its students. (olleges are the very life blood Roll call Tuesday found near- and shined in the labs and vari- * * * will strag- of the profession. It is my sin- ly all in place. A few colored fluids appeared in large the week is over cere belief that this statement OSTEOPATHY GOES FOR- gle in before containers from the store room. is a true one. Our profession WARD IN NEW ENGLAND Lut it is gratifying to see the A cadaver was being given high percentage of older students must continue to grow, to de- the final rites in the dead room. on the job the first day. Many -velopand to increase in excell- The Massachusetts College of The halls were empty, the w7ho have had to drop out for ence. It is the opportunity and Osteopathy has now been reor- book store closed, and too much one or more terms are back to loyal and for- ganized and is free from all en- (quiet prevailed all through the Iprivilege of every day. ward looking Osteopathic physi- tanglements with any other edu- add to the gaiety of the first building. * * * I again cian to have a personal share in cational institution. Ohio and Michigan are This Week old rivals for honors in the new this movement to advance Os- For the first time in history The Americans came-and a to be set- teopathy and the Osteopathic it has purchased its own build- class. The score is yet few Canadians, too. for registration of Fresh- profession. ing, which is located at 473 Bea- rled, The new paint is already scar- rien does not close until the 23d. Look about you in your own con Street, in the heart of Bos- red. Massachusetts are community. Get in touch with ton. All college exercises, includ- Maine and The office is crowded and the well represented, as well as the that young man or young woman ing clinical and laboratory work, halls too narrow for the rush usual number from the nearer who is desirable and capable. will be conducted in this build- back and forth. well pleased with There are many who would wel- ing from Sept 23, 1935, on. states. We are "Hi", "Harya". "Wenjagetin", the response this year. "Sgudta- come information regarding Os- "Wydidenchariteme?", The Osteopathic clinic, which Tuesday found the faculty teopathy as a career. Des Moines getbak", etc. is associated with the college, present and on the dot. Classes scatter thru the build- Still College of Osteopathy is They will be conducted in this build- were held the full period and no with ambitious to do all within its ing, noting the changes ing every day excepting Sundays time will be lost. Students en- halls ring with capacity to forward the interests favor and the andt holidays, from one to three. tering a few days late will find of noise that falls of this most worthwhile profes- the kind Bting situated in this section of ihe work has progressed each agreeably on our ears. ion. With numerous renova-\II Boston, there is an unlimited day during their absence. The blackboards are dirty tions and improvements in the amound to clinical patients. Laboratory work will begin again and the chalk broken, but college building, with consider- The following are the new the sixteenth, which means that no erasers have disappeared yet. able reorganization of our large members of the Board of Trus- all classes will be hard at work They will. and comprehensive clinics and tees, who were elected at the from eight in the morning until We know just how the old with a strong faculty of which last annual meeting: five in the afternoon. Even with Frpnchman felt when he said, anly institution might well be R. Kendrick Smith, O. 0., a full schedule staring them in "The Americans Come." proud, we believe we have much President. the face .... They're all glad to offer. Henry R. Bolan, D. 0, to get back..... Appointments We are profoundly impressed Secretary. Athletic with the great importance of the Joseph C. Basso, D. O., thoroughly organized and super- (Continued from Page 1) Treasurer. Faculty Meeting are on the job. Their service in vised clinic as a teaching unit. M. Edward Viola, We believe that one learns by the past has built a good-will in Rev. Frederick Palladino, (Continued from Page 1) the school system of Des Moines ioing. We wish to capitalize our A. M. Dingwell, D. O. ed in the past but only that a that we are proud of. The mut- facilities to the end that Osteo- C. Marshall Tyler, D. O. pathy may grow in influence, closer check on our fundament- ual benefits derived from this contact cannot be measured but that more public contacts may be I als will be made with greater DR. JEAN CLAVERIE the effects show in the training made, that the people may be II frequency so that no opportunity bettter informed and that Osteo- -has moved from Chicago to I will be missed where it is pos- of Still College graduates. pathic treatment and care mayI the Clem Wilson Building in Los I sible to stress the Osteopathic Following the football season be made available to the manyI Angeles, California. principle and its application in the service is continued to wrest- ling, swimming, basketball, base- thousands that need it and wantI DR. GEORGE F. GAUGER practice. II ball, and track. it. By sending a student to us5-and Miss Ruby Nichols were The faculty plans to meet each you will accomplish three things: married July 24. At home nowr month during the college year I Harry Porter of the Senior help Still College; advance Os- at Rush Springs, Oklahoma. and at these meetings correlate class has served all during the summer as official trainer for teopathy as a profession; andI Dr. G. J. Howland- their work of the past month the Western League team in Des increase Osteopathic interest and I 1I and plan for the future. of Decorah, Iowa, announces the Moinec. sentiment in your community. addition of Helen Harriet to his4 Those present were, Drs. J. P. Dr. Halladay, who has charge -Arthur D. Becker, D. O. family, the birthday being Aug- Schwartz, Gordon, Becker, Mar- of this work, is dated to meet ust twenty-eighth. shall, Woods, Fagen, Owen, Ir- Dr. E. P. Malone- ;with a group in Salina, Kansas, The Minnesota State Board- win, Callison, Facto, Fisher, Hal- of Miami, Okla., is the author ofr Sept. 19, and will also appear will hold its next examinations5 laday, Golden, Cash, Bachman,p an article on Back Injuries inI on the program of the Michigan r and Mrs. Robinson. Industry and Compensation In- October 11 and 12 at the New State Meeting at Grand Rapids, State Office Building in St. Paul. surance, which appeared in the3 - . - October 31. His subject will be is opposite the Dr. K. Janie Manuel- August issue of the American1 This building '"The Care and Treatment of State Capitol. L Federationist. Dr. Malone has3 of Minneapolis has recently been Athletic Injuries." rendered an important mutualI Dr. R. A. Wilburn- appointed by Governor Olson to t James A. Stinson- service in securing Osteopathic of Madison, S. D., is the proudI replace the late Dr. Margaret Dr. I from Chi- recognition in a publication sc father of a girl, Gayla Lee, bornI -Whalenon the state board of announces his removal to St. Petersburg, Florida. widely read. July seventh. Osteopathic Examiners. cago THE L-OG BOOK

I- r f -I:: A. s a*b ^6h(o that each one of us take stock much better opinion of him than ities, have a definite bearing on of our own abilities and -short- he would have if he could slide one's fee. It is also necessary ~1 dldi% to 3 QV4 A. TSU'Urtilt comings. We, in order to live along, keep putting him off, or consider the reaction of the pa- 1I and come out on top, must make forget his debt entirely. tients. If they are charged too

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Volume 12 OCTOBER 15, 1935 Number 10 I I I . I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I In the Sunflower State G-Men in Still College O A Still College Fraternity House I Still College this year is be- Dr. Halladay recently made a coming infested with G-men, and trip to Salina, Kansas, the re- women. No one needs to be ports of which prove a number this, as they are not alarmed at of things. First, that in the Cen- looking for another John Dillin- ger or Pretty Boy Floyd, but are tral Kansas Association they merely looking for ways and have a group that gets together means to help themselves meet and enjoys it. Second, that they the school expenses and to help are firm believers in Osteopathy college get some needed work done at the same time. The col- and that Dr. Haliaday can go lege has been approved by, and back into the same territory is receiving funds from the Na- with the same subject and hold tional Youth Administration for the interest of the crowd for the purpose of furnishing work nearly two hours. Dr. Frank to students who otherwise would Snaffer of Salina was in charge be unable to attend college. of the program. Dr. Hanna of Many and various are the jobs Clay Center sent us the follow- that have been found for these ing from the Clay Center Dis- workers. The work must be of patch: scholastic nature, and in no case must it supercede work already "COACHES WERE GUESTS supplied by the school, but must OF DISTRICT MEETING be new work of a type mutually The six organizations at the Des Moines Still College of beneficial to school and student alike. Some students are em- Osteopathy are National and members of the Osteo- "North Central Meeting Held ployed as extra assistants in lab- pathic Interfraternity Assembly. in Salina With Good oratories, some serve as librar- Attendance. ians, many are working in the technical department preparing pathological and histological The Library Open Osteopathy in England "The Central Kansas Associa- slides and specimens, while tion of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons met in Salina last others are doing clerical work For several years Still College Mechanical therapy on the con- and clinic. night with athletic coaches and in the office tinent and England is not new. Department heads supervise has had a library. It will be re- principals of schools as invited the work and keep time on the membered that the nucleus of If you care to go into the records guests. There were 36 guests hours put in, while Dr. C. P. this collection of books was a you will find evidence of it in and about 30 doctors present at the meeting. Callison has general charge of contribution to the college by one form or another many years "Dr. Virge Halladay of Des the assignment of jobs. Mrs. George Still, it being the before Dr. A. T. Still announced Our President, Dr. Becker, is Moines Still College of Osteo- original library of Dr. George A. his discovery of Osteopathy. to !be thanked for securing this Still. Later others contributed, pathy and Surgery, talked on vitally important government and more recently, Dr. Ella Still Those who professed to ad- "The Prevention and Cure of aid for our students, and he is gave to the college the scientific minister massage or any other Athletic Injuries." This year Dr. keenly interested in seeing that books collected by Dr. S. S. Still, manipulative form of therapy in Halladay and senior student as- they get all the assistance possi- the founder of Still College. The the old world were never given sistants are caring for-the boys .- ble. library then, has an unusual any standing regardless of the on the teams of Des Moines high value in that it not only serves good accomplished. This is being schools and Catholic Academy, the usual useful purpose of such echoed now in England where the teams of Drake University, Kansas State Meeting but is also a permanent memor- the Osteopathic profession is and those of a few of the nearby ial of Drs. George and S. S. Still, making a valient effort to gain small towns. Dr. Halladay has Dr. Arthur D. Becker, presi- both of whom were at one time the recognition they so well de- over 12,000 classified injuries dent of Still College, has just re- intimately a part of the institu- serve. recorded in the last seven years, of turned from a fine meeting tion. The small group behind the and is able to speak with auth- the Kansas State Osteopathic ority in regard to the expected shelves have been movement and the men working Association held at Topeka, Oc- New book injuries and how to prevent and reading tables provid- under the leadership of Dr. J. tober 9, 10 and 11. Dr. Becker built them. Adhesive strapping to pre- in a spacious room on the Martin Littlejohn have even a appeared on the program four ed vent injuries and to splint joints floor, where under the greater opposition to overcome times, discussing Osteopathic fourth already injured was carefully watchful eye of the librarian the than those of us here in the principles and technic and the explained and demonstrated. students may come each after- states, where Osteopathy is rec- heart. ognized in every state though "It is too bad that boys do When asked about his visit he noon and study as long as they the law may not be just to our not recuperate from injures as replied, "This visit to the Sun wish. Slides from the various laboratories are also available liking. quickly as do girls," Dr. Halla- Flower State made a very hap- day said. "In my experience with py break in what has proved to and students may review their Reports from England show work at their leisure. that a remarkably large group girl basketball teams the last be a busy summer and fall. It is and more recently Still College students now of people want Osteopathy and three years always a pleasure to mix with championship games at have available two excellent li- support it but like so many at the those with whom one has much Wichita, I was surprised to see braries for reference. The state other things of proven value, a in common. Osteopathy is going who were carried off the library of medical and scientific strongly entrenched medical girls forward in leaps and bounds in almost unconscious from books and magazines is located combine rules by force of num- floor Kansas and the Osteopathic pro- the rough play, able to resume not far from the college and the bers and prestige and as is found fession there deserves much their places in the following collection of over 10,000 in other countries the people are credit for its fine growth and entire evening's game. Boys with equal development. More power tc volumes may be used freely by slow to respond, being unedu- them." the student body. cated in this line. (Continued on Page 3) THE LOG BOOK - I I ~ ~ ~ - -11Illl ma Sigma Phi annual freshman boys a rousing reception into the smoker is to be held in the im- mysteries of fraternalism. Assemblies mediate offing. All freshmen are We are glad to share our urged to attend. All "actives" house with Bro. John Patterson, and pledges must be there. Look who transfers to the Junior B September 13 for the announcement. class, from the Los Angeles col- In spite of it being Friday the We are proud to initiate into lege. 13th, most of the faculty was our fraternity at the last meet- It Seems That: The call boy rounded up and appeared on the ing, four new members, who had still gets called down; all Fords platform. This being the debut successfully completed pledge- are still running; study hours of Drs. Becker, Callison and Fa- ships and received acknowledg- are being enforced; Earl likes gan, it was expected that each ment thereof. Congratulations to to sleep; the paddles land quite would take up sufficient time so Phillips, McNearney, Ryan and hard at times; Blanding needs a that the last two periods of work Mattern. IOTA TAU SIGMA smaller furnace; Don Leigh is could be absorbed. Of the (H. Dresser) from Maine and Jack Patterson three, Dr. Becker won easily by several Beta Chapter deeply regrets DELTA OMEGA from California-miles apart- minutes, and rightly so, for the forced closure of their home Wednesday evening, October but their common interest in Os- he had a real message for the student but are happy that we are still 2, we were entertained at a chili teopathy caused them to meet body. He stressed 'remaining intact with bi-month- supper by Dr. and Mrs. Arthur at Des Moines Still College-in the importance of getting down to ly meetings. We are in hopes D. Becker at their home on Wa- the approximate center of the work immediately and em- phatically that in another year we may terbury Circle. An evening of United States. stated that classes must once more gain our home and be entertainment followed, during go on and that hazing is a a bigger and better chapter. which we played various parlor ATLAS CLUB very unnecessary activity in pro- However, the boys are hap- games. (J. W. E.) fessional schools. Dr. Becker's remarks pily scattered throughout the Beta Chapter announces the Now that the activity and ex- were received with en- thusiasm city, the majority of them being pledging of Velma Gehman at citement of the first few weeks by the entire student body. at 51.6 12th street. This inculdes its regular meeting, October 8. is over, the old grind is on and The assembly closed with Bros. Betghtol, Dresser, Plans for the coming year were it will be the survival of the announcements relative to the Herd, laboratory Jerenson, Boston, and Danials. discussed, and our activities will fittest. work in the various It seems to be the headquarters be announced at a later date. The routine was broken Sept. departments. for ITS. The first work night of the 26, by a banquet given in honor September 20 present semester "Swampy" that lad from No. will be held on of Dr. Becker. The feast was The October second assembly of the Carolina, ran into quite a mis- 21, at the home of Ruth provided by wild game that Dr. new school Paul. Dr. year is always given fortune the other day. We don't Mary Golden will be Marshall dragged back from the over the speaker. to the introduction of the know just what he broke-but West on his recent hunting trip. new class. The main Members feature of it sure made him angry. Formal initiation will be held ,alumni and guests at- this is not so much to tended. show off Bros. Boston and Herd spent November 4 at the home of Mrs. the quantity, but to see which The club of a week-end in Davenport, bring- Anna Slocum. A pot-luck supper takes pleasure in an- the rival states of Ohio nouncing the and ing back a radio. As it bounced will precede the initiation. The pledging of the fol- Michigan have sent the most lowing men: to off Johnny's head several times following girls will become ac- John Hagy and the new group. The score be- Homer Daum, on the way, we were all awaken- tive members: Velma Gehman, Illinois; Howard ing tied this year, there will Sporck, be ed by the two radio experts tun- Muriel Wilson, and Lillie Mc- Pittsburgh, Pa.; Eugene no state fight as has been Young, staged ing in unknown stations to test Clure. Lebanon, Ohio; Erwin in previous years. Students Iverson, Sioux it. They also brought back some Falls, S. Dakota; from Massachusetts and Maine Edward nice watermelons. Callahan, Minneapolis, have traveled the greatest dis- PHI SIGMA GAMMA Minn.; Bros. Happel, Gerow and Pohl P. N. Monroe, Detroit, tance, and several from the (J. J. Herrin) Michigan. city are living on Grand avenue. Sev- The first dance of of Des Moines claim to have the school As everyone probably eral of the boys attempted to year will be held Friday knows, made the least effort in regis- eve- Pledge Young is recuperating call on them Sunday, but with- ning, Nov. 1st. The Hallowe'en tering. Dr. Halladay, acting in after an appendix operation. He out success, as they were sleep- spirit will be carried out in the the capacity of master of cere- will be back in school very soon. ing soundly. They were prob- decorative scheme. Those in monies, also introduced new stu- Open house held every Satur- ably on an O. B. call all night. charge are J. O'Berski, E. Zyze- dents to Still that have trans- day night has been very success- Bros Yukl, McIntire and Mc- lewski, and J. Herrin. A ferred from other colleges, and good ful. It seems as though Intyre are living at the Colonial band and a good time assured. the up- several who, having been out one per classmen bring their girls Apartments on 5th avenue. No Delta Chapter announces the or more terms, are back to finish taxi is necessary for them this and the freshmen dance with their course. following pledges for the pres- them. These freshmen catch on year and there will be no excuse ent semester: Donald Leigh, September 27 for tardiness. quick. Sacco, Maine; Clifford Millard, WIGITS The Kewanee boys Radio, the marvel that has Milwaukee, Wisc.; Bohdan Ko- going home again. . . . Sprock's spread over the country-in such SIGMA SIGMA PHI gut, Detroit, Mich.; Arley Ed- foot technique. ... O'Shanna a short time, was the subject of (Fred Green) gerton, Boone, Iowa; Bernard and his telephone calls .... the talk given by Mr. Robert The members of Sigma Sigma Howland, Story City, Iowa; Gor- Evans going steady again. Blaylock, representing W H O. Phi wish to express their appre- don Fischer, Milwaukee, Wisc.; Keeping safely away from the ciation to 'the student body, Joe Robertson, Westerville, 0.; technical side, Mr. Blaylock, al- whose co-operation has made it William Jolley, Ottumwa, Iowa; Dr. W. E. Butcher Dies though limited in time. gave a possible for the fraternity to ar- Kenneth Failing, Oxford, Mich.; resume of the growth and extent range a schedule of all school Neil Kitchen, Lake'Arion, Mich.; Dr. W. E. Butcher former of radio covering the thirteen activities for the coming year and Albert Barnes, Guthrie, Ok- member of the faculty of the years of broadcasting. It is hard and which we are confident is lahoma. Howland, a Junior B. college and a graduate of the to believe the figures given on going to create a greater feeling returns after several years, ab- June, 1926 class, died at his the number of workers employed of fellowship and unity, as well sence, and Jolley, a Junior A, home in Des Moines, August 18. even in sending out one nation- as enjoyment and a recreation transfers from the Kirksville His death came as a surprise to hook-up. Even if radio was ex- to the student body as a whole. college. the profession in the city as he plained in words of one slylable, Although the actual number The latest improvement at the had been to the hospital for sev- we could not understand it, but of activities has been reduced, house is the transforming of the eral days and was considered we certainly do enjoy the efforts only those were chosen that re- Large basement room into a well on the way to recovery. all seem to be making to give us ceived the highest number of lounge, complete with overstuff- Dr. Butcher enjoyed an ex- better and cleaner programs. votes and in which the greatest ed furniture and radio. When tensive practice in the city of Mr. Blaylock stressed the im- number of students could par- finished it will make an ideal Des Moines and was a popular portance of radio as an influence ticipate, namely the basketball place in which to break the member of the Polk County So- in our country because of its al- and soft ball tournaments, plus monotony of the school routine. ciety. most universal coverage. He several dances for fall and Dr. and Mrs. S. H. Klein were His daughter, Miss Helen promises to return with a talk spring, one of which is sched- dinner guests Sunday, Sept. 15. Butcher, a member of the Junior designed to help the amateur uled for the- near future. Now First degree initiation will be class at the college, was unfor- speaker to feel more at ease. everyone watch for announce- held Friday evening, October 18, tunately stricken with appendi- Some of us may have to face the ments and keep your date book for James Dunham and Kenneth citis ten days following her fath- mike some day, and we hope to open. Help us help you have a Blanding. While the class is er's death. She has recovered carryI on without mike-fever or good time. small this fall, all active will be from the operation and is now whatever it is that makes stut- To the Freshmen:-The Sig- on hand nevertheless to give the back in school. I terers out of fluent speakers. THE LO G' _.··.··__· ______.·___BOO K I I I I I I The Log Book New Ohio Hospital He's Wrong-But All In the Sunflower State - More Right The Official than 3,000 persons from (Continued from Page 1) Publication of Ohio, DES MOINES Michigan and Pennsylvan- Herman injuries would require three days STILL COLLEGE ia visited (Lucky) Luchsinger OF OSTEOPATHY the new hospital and Jr., crack at least to recover. It isn't that clinic, little wrestler of Val- - formally opened recently - ley Junction High girls are the stronger sex but in the Hall mansion, school, is a President -..... Arthur D. Becker Euclid ave- good-natured boy, but that Mother Nature has so pro- nue and East his heart 32nd street, Cleve- is not in the right place. vided." Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay land, Ohio, as the first institu- It's on the right side, which, "Those attending from here tion of its kind in the city. The Editor .--...... E. Harwood in human anatomy, is the wrong were Professors Frick and Un- house was built in 1874,- the side. ger, Dr. H. K. Benneson, and date Osteopathy Without Limitation of the founding of Osteo- Moreover, Dr. Lawton Hanna and Mrs. pathy. Herman is practic- ally all turned around. Hanna." Look The ground floor of the new His appendix is on the left Ahead hospital is given over to labora- side. With the clipping, Dr. Hanna tories, x-ray room, case-room, His stomach, liver, gall blad- enclosed a list of the coaches Osteopathy is moving for- kitchen and dining-room; the der-all are on the opposite side and members present and added ward; slowly, steadily, sanely main floor to the reception rooms from those of other humans- the following: and continuously forward. Its and clinic offices; the second and yet Herman has never been "This is the second principles annual are established upon floor to single and double rooms ill since he had diphtheria as a meeting held by this truth, society it is butressed by sound for the patients; the third floor child. Now he's fifteen and the with the coaches as guests. logic, it Our is motivated by high to operating rooms, delivery healthiest member of his family. meeting last year at Abilene ideals of service and it is guided rooms, nursery and accommoda- was so successful that by X-Rays we re- leaders of vision. It offers to tions for maternity patients. peated with the same the About five years ago Herman speaker. people of the world a ther- Complete remodeling and re- Our meet this year was apy was wrestling with his uncle. at the that is useful and that has decorating, fireproofing, new beginning of the football season a wide scope He was pinned to the floor of application. It plumbing and heating equip- with his which time we would suggest to offers a therapy uncle's head against his that is unique ment and towertype fire-escapes chest. other societies for similar meet- and distinctive and effective. It have transferred the residence "Hey, the kid's heart ings. These talks are not only offers a therapy that is on the strikes with its 132'rooms into a modern wrong side," the uncle valuable to those caring for ath- deeply into the cause said. of ill institution. Only the brick walls And it was so discovered. letes but much of it is of great health. It pushes away visionary are left unchanged. Herman was taken to help in the general practice of theories and replaces them Dr. L. with Dr. R. A. Sheppard is chief-of- L. Facto of Still College of Osteopathy. Thanks, Virge, for the known and accepted facts Os- of staff of the hospital, and Dr. C. teopathy, and Dr. Byron Cash, an excellent talk. anatomy, physiology and path- V. Kerr, president of the clinic. roentgenologist of Des Moines "Lawton M. Hanna, D. O., ology. It stands scientific invest- "Sec'y. C.K.A.O.P.S. igation, General hospital. Their X-ray it invites scrutiny, it ap- picture Superintendent, Coach and peals revealed the queer trick to the reason of those who of nature Trainer Guests: are informed. Chilly? No!! Chili in reversing the or- gans of Lucky's body. Darwin Berry, Manhattan. What should be the direction The girls of the Athlete Wayne Mase, Coach, Benning- of our efforts at this time? First college, to- ton. gether with Mrs. K. M. Robin- Herman, who is a son of Mr. -I believe we should hold fast H. son, secretary, and Miss and Mrs. Herman Luchsinger, D. Karns, Principal, Con- to all that is good and sound Iola cordia. Bagen of the office force, enjoy- 432 Second street, Valley Junc- and established. The Osteopathic Albert ed a chilli supper at the home tion, was born in Valley Junc- Hawks, Asst. Coach, lesion as a cause of disease and of Elvin McCoy, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Becker tion Feb. 10, 1920. For two Coach, Floyd Cur- the normalization of lesions a-s rier, Asst. Coach, on October first. The rapid dis- years he has been a member of and M. W. Van a means of cure are the funda- Osdol, Principal, appearance of the chilli was evi- the Valley Junction wrestling Abilene. mental tenets of our belief and F. L. dence of the happy choice team-and even the coach didn't Carter, Coach, Wilson. practice. They are the hub of of H. F. food and the volume of sound know the boy's heart was re- Hahn, Coach, Ellsworth. our wheel; they are the lode versed. Sheldon Frick, Principal, Clay star of our chart; in conversation and laughter in- they are the The boy was active as a foot- Center. center of our circumference. dicated that everyone had a jolly ball and basketball player Tom Montgomery, Trainer, We should A,good time. in use all ethical junior high school and Joe F. Creed, Trainer, Prof. L. P. methods The evening was spent already of informing the public in vis- plays a fair game Washburn, Phys. Ed., B. R. Pat- concerning iting and games. The guests of golf. He Osteopathy and its left weighs 100 pounds. terson, Coach, and C. H. Little, scope of application convinced that their hostess, in practice. He's a strong healthy boy and Coach, Manhattan. An informed and awakened Mrs. Becker, was ideal in every pub- you can shake his hand on that George Hinsley, Superintend- lic is an ally of no mean respect. value. -his right hand for, strange as ent, Bennington. We should, as members of the it seems, Jim Douglas, Coach, A. B. Mack- - Dr. Orville Rose- he is right-handed.- Osteopathic profession become (Des Moines ie, Coach, and Mrs. A. B. Mackie, spent several days Tribune, October 9, more and more institution con- this fall in 1935.) Phys. Ed., Salina. scious. Our hospitals, qur sana- the north, fooling innocent fish. S. A. Lindald, Coach, Enter- toria, our colleges and our clin- Orvill has photos to prove, his prise. ics should receive our last meas- stories. North Missouri Meeting ure of support, co-operation and directed patronage. great game of working together New South Dakota Assn. We should vigorously move in organized groups. We have On Thursday evening, Septem- ber forward in altruistic service for inherited a great trust, we have 19, President Arthur D. Formed those who through misfortune been given the torch. It is only Becker met with the North Cen- tral are not able to pay. The fine through organization: city, coun- District group at Princeton, The Osteopathic physicians of Missouri. start we have made by the estab- ty, state and national, that we Mrs. Becker and Allen southeastern South Dakota met accompanied lishment of free clinics, child- can carry on. him, enjoying a on September 22nd and formed bountiful dinner ren's clinics, adult clinics, ma- Among served there by an association. The meeting was the first obligations of the ladies of the ternity clinics and orthopedic every Methodist held in Vermillion with Dr. W. alert forward looking Os- Church. Following clinics is but the beginning and teopathic the dinner G. Rosecrans acting as host. physician is that of af- Dr. Becker discussed "Electro- promise of what the future may filiation After with the various organ- cardiography and enjoying a chicken din- bring. izations its Contribu- ner the in the Osteopathic pro- tion in the Field of Cardiac doctors held a business We must continuously ad- fession Di- meeting and the contribution of agnosis." About at which Dr. J. H. vance our own knowledge in our twenty-five phy- Cheney money, time and energy to the sicians were in attendance. of Sioux Falls took own field through research and advancement of charge. Dr. Rosencrans Osteopathic in- A round table on general di- was extended study in the biological terest. As individuals elected president, we can do agnosis was held following the and Dr. W. W. sciences. We must improve our but little, Myers of Parker, but as organizations, main talk. Dr. Byron Axtell secretary. colleges, we must develop meth- if we all move together at the proved a most efficient host to Plans were made to hold bi- ods of teaching, we must organ- same time and in the same di- monthly meetings in the future, ize the members present. our teaching clinics to the rection, we can .accomplish much rotating thru the district. Dr. T. end that we will graduate even that is tremendously worthwhile Dr. Raymond Perdue- D. Bowman of Yankton will act more competent Osteopathic in a humanitarian service second has been appointed team physi- as host at the next meeting physicians. to none. cian for Northern High which Vinn -v ,,AX>Ta miiaf 1 ,,a- n +ht at Flint, will be held on November XInIIv.Y ,we musaOL11 1Cl1rn th1 -ArtLlr U. BDecKer. Michigan. 10th...... _,---- .. - v1Ith THE LOG BOOK -.. 1.- . .-..~- .- - I meet at Hotel Martin, Sioux O.W.N.A. Foot Clinic City. Monday the 21st, the 4th Osteopathic District meet at Hawkes Hotel, 20, 1935, a Mr. C. Sept. 27, 1935, the Iowa divis- g.@. A.Bulletin Forest City. Tuesday, the 22nd, On June for exam- ioni of the Osteopathic Women's meet at Hotel came into the clinic the 6th District year old, mar- National Association held an all- Wed., ination. He is 44 applications of Tallcorn, Marshalltown. Italian birth. Occu- dayI meeting at the Hotel Savery. The following 1st District meet ried, and of have been receiv- the 23rd, the being that of a beverage The program for this meeting new members Roosevelt, Cedar Rap- pation Society membership. If at Hotel dispenser. was based on study of the feet, ed for the 24th, the 3rd protests are received ids. Thurs., Presenting symptoms: Pain in coveringI anatomy and physiol- no written at Hotel Ottumwa, Board's consideration, District meet lower back and radiating down ogy, case history taking, and for the Friday, the 25th, the will be duly qualified Ottumwa. right leg. He was unable to bend technic. The speakers were Dr. they meet, with Dr. F. A. members according to the pres- 2nd District forward, backward, or to either J. M. Woods of Des Moines, Dr. at Murray. ent By-Laws. Dr. R. W. Jack, Martin, side without suffering excrucia- H. E. Clybourne and Mr. Stan- Davenport; Dr. J. C. Agnew, Dr. ating pain in lower back, ex- ley Berger of the Lockwedge Arthur D. Becker, both of Des tending down the right leg. He Shoe Company of Columbus, Moines; Dr. Fritz Benz of Quas- Polk County Society gave the history of lifting some- Ohio. queton; Dr. Thomas F. Lange of thing heavy and while doing so In the eveening films were Clinton; and Dr. H. C. Gamble The regular monthly meeting he felt something give way in shown giving the inside of the of LeMars. of the Polk County Osteopathic the lower back. This was on Locke Clinic in Canada, anat- held at the Cham- and a District Meetings Society was June 16th. Thinking that it omy of the foot and leg, berlain Hotel, Friday evening, con- the workings of The October Circuit will fea- would disappear, he let the picture showing October 11th, Following the din- later ture an outstanding Osteopathic dition go until four days the factory. ner, Dr. R. B. Kale, program the speaker, one who has never ap- he came to the clinic thru introduced Mr. O. W. had peared before the Iowa profes- chairman, advice of his brother, who who presented some won- at Assembly, October 4th Dr. Harold I. Magoun of Knott, taken a series of treatments sion, derful films prepared under the Scottsbluff, Nebraska. the college clinic. direction of the Petrolager Co. Past history as to illness and Following usual announce- Dr. Magoun is a past presi- We are indeed grateful to Mr. operations, negative. ments of the week Dr. Halladay dent of the Nebraska Osteopath- Knott and the company that he Dietary habits: Uses tobacco, started the movie machine and of picture ic Assn., program chairman represents for the films demon- some alcohol and drinks small unrolled a twenty-minute be- the AOA Convention (Detroit). strate the advancement of pho- amount of water. His functional of the college. The picture is and at the present time is asso- tography in the- scientific field, habits were good, except that his ing re-edited this year, many of ciate chairman of the Bureau of especially of educational value. bowels were sluggish, but this the old shots being taken out Clinics of the AOA, and as well The general discussion that fol- had come on since he injured and new ones put in. This was as on the membership committee lowed the meeting was led by his back. the last chance for the student of the Osteopathic Child Study several of Des Moines' outstand- He was examined by Dr. Fac- body to see some of the earlier Association. Dr. Magoun is also ing Osteopaths who expressed to. The cervical and upper dor- pictures of activities around the a deputy district governor of new and scientific observations sal regions, negative. The mid- campus. the Lions International and re- of their practice. dle and lower dorsal showed The Sigma Sigma Phi fratern- cently attended the meeting of ity issued a questionair trying of the meetings this marked contraction of muscula- that body at Mexico City. He will Each to get a line on what the stu- unusually well at- ture and pain upon pressure address the Lions at Forest City year has been dent body would like in the way has been worth- over the lumbo-sacral and right on Monday the 21st, the day of tended and of activities this year. Plans are each Osteopath attend- sacro-iliac articulations were the Fourth District meeting. On while to rapidly being made to organize members are enthusi found. Flexion of the left thigh Wednesday, October 2!3, at 3:00 ing. New the usual in-and out-door sports expression of the meet- upon the abdomen caused pain p. m. Dr. Magoun will broadcast astic in sponsored by the fraternity. ings and speakers. Additionally at the lumbo-sacral articulation, over WMT, Cedar Rapids-Water- right of interest was the fact thai and attempted flexion of West Virginia- loo. He will also broadcast over thigh on abdomen with leg ex- station, but some of the doctors are inviting The next meeting of the West the Marshalltown to attend tended on thigh caused severe at the time of this writing that; prospective students Virginia Board of Osteopathy these.-meetings that they might pain in right sacro-iliac articu- hour has not been determined. and in lumbo-sacral ar- will be held February 10 and 11, . in future years become members lation appli- All Lions in Iowa will be noti- ticulation. Diagnosed as lesion 1936, at Clarksburg. For of this ever growing profession. Sec- fied of these broadcasts. of fifth lumbar (lumbo-sacral cation blanks, address the already growing 542 In speaking to the profession Interest is and right sacro-iliac les- retary, Dr. Guy E. Morris, the state as well as sprain) the doctor will discus, "Making throughout ion. Empire State Bldg., Clarksburg, organization of the Osteopathy More Effective." This in the local Urinalysis was negative. Wiest Virginia. poisonsiNovember 8th meeting, whenL covers a discussion of He was treated the same day, Dr. J. C. Calhoun- in foods, Dr. Quintus W. Wilson of Wich- a commonly contacted but the muscles were in such member of the corporate board articles- ita, Kansas, one of Osteopathy's deep man- cosmetics and toilet contracted stage that of the college has recently lo- principles involved outstanding authorities on "En- was all that was done. the general be the guest ipulation cated in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in adequate nutrition-the im-. doctrinology" will to the treatment meeting, His reaction after many years of successful portance of correct body chem- speaker. The afternoon only fair, so he was put to will be de- was practice in Decatur, Ill. istry and how it may be determ--starting at 3 o'clock, ] bed and treated every day for a Endocrinology ined and maintained, as well as voted to Adult week: by the fifth day most of Dr. H. V. Halladay-- coaches basic Osteopathic principles andl and the evening, following the the pain had disappeared and by talked to 73 basketball Endocrinology in Des technic laid on the above foun- dinner, to Child the seventh day he was able to October 5, who were will en the A. I. B. dation. Films and clinic cases be up and around. He felt able Moines attending demonstratior 1 Coaching School. will alsc hance a practical to go back to work at the end Girls' The October circuit that no thinking doctor can af be the first official appearance of ten days. Dr. H. J. Marshall- ford to miss. one of Iowa of President F. A. Gor- The condition was diagnosed recently returned from in into as AOA Trustee. October 5 as a lesion of the fifth lumbar his big-game hunting trips don Mar- Gordon twice addressed the (lumbo-sacral strain) with in- the wilds of Wyoming. Mrs. Dr. Har- Wisconsin State meeting held alt At Home volvment of sacro-iliac on right shall enjoyed the trip with bagged Stevens Point. Dr. Gordon mat side. ry this year and they be induced to give one of hiss We are not sure whether oir The treatment given was gen- both bear and elk. talks, "Selling Osteopathy," orI not Dr. and Mrs. Becker are es eral Osteopathic with special at- Dr. Fred Campbell- 3 the circuit, but will primarilyZ tablishing a precedent but w< tention given to the lumbar area. another Isaac Walton addict, re- discuss State Society matter: sare sure from the reports tha t All necessary corrections were I ports exceptional luck on his th<3 and things the members in at - they have won the hearts of made and taping used as an ad- recent fishing trip. Fred is de- tendance should know concern Freshmen. Sunday afternoon junct. The bowels were regular pending on verbal proof of his at ing affairs. September 29th, they were at the end of ten days. prowess. These men are losing six day:s home to the entire class ande B. A. Story (student). Dr. H. R. Byrum- from their practice - will yovI everyone enjoyed the affair. ReQ This was one of the most sev- of Memphis, Tenn., recently at- match it with one day and you:r freshments were served and th< ere cases of low back pain that tained the age of six dozen. His dues? Both have a message fo:r formal rule of "out by five" wa:s we have had in the clinic, and photo carries the sassy state- you. Be there. badly bent if not broken. the response to treatment shows I ment of "Who Cares?" We all in for, of Osteopathic him, hoping The time and place of thee Dr. Halladay dropped ea the effectiveness do and congratulate meetings are as follows: Sunday cup of coffee and recorded the care. for him many more years of ac- October 20, the 5th District event with his movie camera. -Dr. L. L. Facto (clinician). tive Osteopathic effort. THE ----- Entered as second class Accepted for mailing matter, February 3rd, 1923 at special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the * * 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd,. 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.

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11 Volume 12 NOVEMBER 15, 1935 Number

Open House December 6 = Faculty Meetings The October meeting of the The Polk County Osteopathic Slankb tutntg faculty was held the evening of pro- Society is sponsoring a new Again we come to the closing weeks of the year's activ- the fourth of the month. Aside with the gram in conjunction ities. The logical individual takes stock of the year's plans from routine business, these are marked by a talk Des Moines Still College that be thankful meetings and results. There is much for which we should by some member of the aims to create a renewed interest given and it is well to lift up one's heart and soul in grateful appre- faculty. At this meeting Dr. C. in Osteopathy. Plans are under ciation of the bounties which we have shared. The economic I. Gordon discussed the relation the committee that will of way by world is decidedly more favorable in its outlook. Osteopathy of Pathology to the science this as an annual af- Osteopathy. Dr. Gordon's out- establish moves forward in steady progress. To have health, to have fair. The building will be open line, which he offered as a bt- from seven until nine o'clock, the demands of responsibility, to have the ambition to suc- sis for his remarks, was indeed with the faculty and the physi- ceed, to have a sincere desire to help the other fellow, to have enlightening and fully appreciat- present. He showed cians of the city available to the love and kindly wishes of friends, to feel the warm hand- ed by those who desire to see the col- plainly the need for organized those your fellow worker-these and many more, are price- lege, or to answer any questions clasp of pathological data fitted into the that might be asked during the less gifts. For many tangible and numerous intangible bless- scheme of therapy. This not only evening. ings we are sincerely grateful and give thanks.-(A. D. B.) is of importance to the teacher I as Invitations will be mailed to but also to the practitioner, Dr. Gor- every graduate of the city high could easily be seen. for schools to attend with their pa- don is to be congratulated pre- rents that they may enjoy the the clear way in which he entire evening. Many will be sented his theme. meeting was interested especially in the main The November the 4th, program of the evening, which held on the evening of to the will start at eight o'clock in the also. Reports relative standing of certain assembly room. Talks by mem- conduct and taken un- bers of the faculty will make it of the students were semester an evening of value to all in der consideration. The half over, this attendance. Dr. Becker will tell being nearly about the History and Principles I. (Continued on Page 2) of Osteopathy; Dr. Facto will discuss the treatment of Pneu- About Entrance monia by Osteopathic methods, and Dr. Golden will present Os- Requirements teopathy as a Career. Music will be furnished by the college band. Recently many inquiries have The evening promises to be come to us similar to the follow- an outstanding event in this new ing: "Does the new Iowa Osteo- era of the college. It is hoped pathic Law increase the require- that members of the profession ments for entrance to the Des in the nearby towns will plan to Moines Still College of Osteo- attend and bring prospective stu- pathy?" dents or any interested in the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy The answer is, "No". welfare of their college and pro- It is interesting to note that fession. Remember the date-- Des IMoines, Iowa the pre-Osteopathic requirement December 6th. in thirty-eight states is identical Where the Teaching of Osteopathy and the Application of with the entrance requirement College - a four-year Osteopathic Principles are Given FIRST Consideration. of this Freshman Reception high school course in an accred- ited high school. The reception held early in It is the proper function of Class Begins January 27, 1936 the profes- the fall school semester occurred Mid-Year each state to define this year on the 25th of October. sional requirements of physi- Hoyt Sherman Place is admir- REGISTRATION Now OPEN cians and surgeons who plan to ably adapted for such affairs, and practice in that state. Five states proved so again on this occa- require one year of college work sion. The reception line, head- and five states require two years ed by Dr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Entrance Requirements: Course: of college work as pre-Osteo- pathic preparation. It is neces- Becker and Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Full Four-Year High School Standard; Four Years of welcomed the students sary for the student planning to Schwartz, an Accredited Nine Months Each and their friends. The majority Course from locate in any of these ten states of the members of the faculty High School. in Residence. to meet the requirements as set This with their wives were present, up in that particular state. placed and added their greeting to both obligation is properly the new and old students pres- Large and comprehensive Clinic available as a teaching unit. upon the individual and not up- ent. Cards and dancing fur- on the various colleges. help you in in- nished entertainment for the If we can students, evening. teresting prospective Arthur D. Becker, D. O., President please let us know and we will A perfect night, excellent mu- be glad to assist in any way crowd make sic and a happy John P. Schwartz, D. O., Dean K. M. Robinson, Sec'y. within our capacity. for- an evening a perfect blend i -Arthur D. Becker, D. O. to be remembered. I ' I THE LOG BOOK IA=-- _ __ or persons stealing jro. Begh- among Osteopathic students. Dr. of Marshalltown, Iowa, were the TYWTWEP4ITTY COTTe1 tol's auto. It was last seen trav- Paul Parks, one of the older guest speakers. Dr. Magoun eling at a high rate of speed up members of Sigma Sigma Phi, stopped en route to Murry, fin- Woodland avenue. brought these points out very ishing a whirlwind week of Things are going along pretty clearly before the group, to- meetings with the various dis- smoothly at present "Swampy" gether with a brief history of trict divisions of the .state. Both has his shotgun back, so he and how the organization came to be men impressed the student body Jerenson can play ''Cowboy and founded, explaining that it was deeply, and gave us that some- Indian." Bro. Pohl can still take the first of its kind founded in thing in the way of inspiration a bath, and Bros. Dresser and the Osteopathic colleges. He that always comes from those Beghtol can enjoy sweet music elaborated on the widening who are successful and occupy from their new radio. sphere of Osteopathy and spoke high places in the profession. of the need in the field of phy- We hope to have others of our PSI SIGMA ALPHA profession visit us. ATLAS CLUB sicians who possessed the char- Dr. Arthur D. Becker intro- (Jack Eddy) On Tuesday evening, Oct. 8, acteristics for which this fra- Psi Sigma Alpha began the ternity stands. duced the speakers, following a Our annual pledge party was number by the orchestra. held October 18. The house was year's activities with the usual Leroy Buchaker was recently decorated in fine style with corn monthly banquet at I,,rs. u Mval- voted into our group of pledges. November 1 stalks, pumpkins and jack-o- ley's Tea Room. Dr. Arthur D. Dr. Arthur D. Becker ably lanterns. There was a fine turn- Becker made the occasion a Assemblies stepped into the role of master out ;of pledges, actives and memorable one with a talk on of ceremonies, with Mark Ger- the "Personality of tne Old Doc- lach in charge of the orchestra. guests. October 11 tor." He presented us with a This assignment was due to the Following an interesting hell Due to the absence of the word picture that succeeded in absence of week, formal initiation was held speaker for this occasion, the Dr. Halladay, who making the "Old Doctor" a liv- was returning from a speaking Sunday, October 26, for Harvey assembly was conducted on less ing personality and gave us a date in Grand Rapids, Bridenstine, Neal Johnson, and formal lines. The first appear- Mich. Dr. sincere appreciation of the pro- Becker took advantage of the Tommy Griffith. After the initi- ance of the reconstructed or- found genius and ability of the time to speak to us about the ation, a dinner was held at chestra was fully appreciated by founder of our profession. growth and development of the Doty's Tea Room. Graduation Joe Peterson, Bob Campbell, the student body. college, especially the relation- A hard times party held Fri- always leaves some places to day, November 1, was a great Myron Bos, and Jack Wilkes ship that must exist between all were: inducted into active mem- be filled, and this year the group concerned. In order to increase success. The boys really got into seems to be composed of about the spirit of things and it look- bership at the regular meeting the usefulness of the institution on October 22nd. the same number of musicians, we must all work in perfect ac- ed like a coal miners' reunion. of Mlr. J. J. Newlin, manager of with the anticipated addition cord and really do things. The basement was fixed up as a concertina artist in the new the chamber of horrors and the Hybrid Farms near Des It is gratifying to note the Moines, and associate of Henry class. Announcements and a everyone had an excellent time. final number by the orchestra high morale of the student body A. Wallace, Secretary of Agri- Hensel claims that he was there concluded the weekly meeting. and their appreciation of the in his Sunday clothes but no one culture, was the guest speaker efforts being made this year by October 18 knew the difference. at the monthly banquet on Nov. all of the officials and faculty. We are really well supplied 8th. His talk on Dairy Sanita- Under the leadership of Dr. It is unfortunate that the pro- orchestra opened with cars this year. There are tion included the following Halladay, the fession cannot sit in on one of twelve car owners in the house points of interest: Tuberculin with a number repeated about these "family gatherings". and for some reason or other tests and Bacillus Abortus tests this time of year, namely, "Shine they are all Fords. One of the on cattle, the Typnoid testing on, Harvest Moon." As usual, oldest is the "Model T" of Bro. of those who handle milk, and the student body came in strong Faculty Meetings Beamer's. It originally belonged the production of certified and on the chorus, with a few tenors to Dr. Roy Mount, who brought vitaminized milk. rampant. (Continuea from Page 1) it here some seven years ago. It We take pleasure in welcom- Dr. H. J. Marshall, who recently check-up comes at an important recently spread all of its gears ing Dr. Arthur D. Becker and returned from one of his hunt- time. Following the regular over the highway, but Beamer son, Allen Becker, as transfers ing trips, illustrated his account business of the faculty, Dr. put them together again and it from Alpha Chapter. Kirks- of the trip with kodak pictures Halladay spoke on the rela- is running in fine shape. ville's loss has been our gain. taken along the route and at the tion of Anatomy to Osteopathy. Our congratulations to O. E. field of action. It is quite evi- Rumors are hearu that Bros. - 4 4I -1 1_ 1 _' I - T T O Dr. Halladay went back as far Haight, Schiffer, and Dawe are Owen, a member of Gamma dent tnat tne uouDIe i -ar as 400 B. C. into the history of studying jiu jutsu at night Chapter, on his recent election Ranch is held in high esteem by the science of Anatomy in order school. This is something the as National Vice President of both Dr. and Mrs. Marshall, and to prove that any therapy must Osteopaths have everlooked up Psi Sigma Alpha. that there is no guide but Glen have as its background a knowl- to this time. We are pleased to announce Billings. The frequent refer- edge of the body itself and that Finding Bro. Goode around the pledging of Robert Fagan of ences to the above left those the more intimate this knowl the house on a week-end is like Des Moines, and Edwin Zyzelew- who heard Dr. Marshall with no edge the better the physician will finding a rose in a desert. Not ski of Detroit. uncertain ideas about Wyoming be prepared in diagnosis, prog- 'that Goode is a rose, by any hospitality and efficiency. nosis and treatment. He brought means, but that his good-look- SIGMA SIGMA PHI Dr. Marshall's account of his out many of the Old Doctor's interest- ing girl friend lives in bloom- (Fred Green) trip proved extremenly references to the application of to end, and field, Iowa. Announcement: Plans for the ing from beginning Anatomical knowledge to Os- The Atlas Club is nappy to annual Sigma Sigma Phi fall, has furnished the inspiration to teoipathy. announce the pledging of Clif- all-school dance have been com- nearly every student to grow up Dr. Halladay stressed the need ford, Berry, Wahoo, Nebraska. pleted. Thanksgiving decora- and do things in a big way, also. for research work from an ana- We wonder why: Iverson likes tions, good music, excellent It seems, from Dr. Marshall's tomical standpoint in connection to be called a "Swede"; Hagy floor. Get out your date books, talk, that fishing and other with Osteopathy, and demon- has a tendency to rise with the save your dollar and watch for forms of sport are decidedly in- strated some of his findings with chickens; Sporck studies all our posters. Transportation will ferior and far beneath him both specimens from his private col- nignt and sleeps all day; Porter be furnished for all who do not in interest and altitude. To hunt lection. won't ' answer the telephone; have a way to go. game such as he seeks ten thou- The talk was greatly appre- Jones gets up during the night; Our pledges were entertained sand feet above sea level is the ciated by the entire group. Evans' conscience doesn't bother very thoroughly and completely first step. are to him. at the Hermit Club recently. Dr and Mrs. Marshall The best a knocker can expect With Dr. Cash and Dr. Parks, be congratulated for their prow- from the door of opportunity is IOTA TAU SIGMA any stag can be a success. ess as big game hunters, and skinned knuckles. Tuesday, Oct. 29, the mem- One of the most important even if we can't make a similar bers of Iota Tau Sigma, with meetings of the year was held trip, we can benefit from the Sunday is like a stile between Dr. Cash, met at 1805 Grand Oct. 21, at which time the fresh- efforts of the Marshall family. the fields of toil, where we can avenue, where a very appetizing men were introduced to Sigma We had a taste of the game, kneel and pray, or sit and med- meal was served. After the feast Sigma Phi. The purpose of the thanks to them. itate.- (Longfellow.) we heard from Dr. Cash on the meeting was to acquaint them October 25th interest of Osteopathy. We will with the three-fold purpose of Still College was honored, Crossing bridges before we surely look forward to more of the organization, namely: to in- early Friday morning, the 25th. come to them, and worrying lest these meetings. still character, to render ser- Drs. H. I. Magoun of Scotts they may collapse, is the quick Police are hunting the person vice, and to further scholarship Bluff, Nebr., and F. A. Gordon way to death.- (Bruce Barton.) THE LOG BOOK

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_' TS1~~-rI " 11 . 41-1 4-1. - -11 . I 0 A . XVTI I I - Keception For Beckers Polk County Usteopathic burgeons At Wichita The Lo; Book Society Dr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Beck- The annual meeting of the The Official Publication of er and son Alan were American College of Osteopathic honored The Polk DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE with a reception at County Osteopathic Surgeons was held at Wichita, the home of Society met OF OSTEOPATHY Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Schwartz at the Chamberlain Kans., October 7, 8, and 9. in a Hotel Friday city-wide Osteopathic welcome evening, Nov. 8th, Thirty-six of the approximately President --- Arthur D. Becker for their regular that climaxed a program planned monthly meet- fifty members were in attend- ing. Dr. D. E. Hannan of Perry ance. Clinics Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay by the Auxiliary officers. The were conducted fine turn-out truly demonstrated gave a splendid talk regarding each morning at the Southwest- the osteopathic situation Editor ....-...... -.. E. Harwood the fellowship and esteem to in Iowa, ern Osteopathic Hospital, and relating to both state these newcomers, who have al- and na- lectures were given in the after- tional legislative efforts. Osteopathy Without Limitation ready won a place in the com- Dr. noon. Hannan has munity and the college. This made a thorough The 19'36 convention was study of the situation was ably expressed by Dr. Ira as chair- awarded to Denver, Colo., with Do You man of the Shop? Gordon, who had charge of the Legislative Commit- Dr. Howard Lamb as the resi- tee. program, in the following ipara- Following the program the dent host. Dr. H. C. Wallace of I often wonder as I look over graph. 'meeting was opened to the ask- Wichita was elected President, a crowd in one of our stores, just ing of important questions, Dr. J. P. Schwartz of Des Moines, "It has been my privilege in what their attitude is which were graciously and well vice-president, and Dr. Albert towards a number of years' experience the market they are supporting. in answered by the speaker. Johnson of Detroit, secretary. school workto see leaders come From the frenzy shown by the Following this, Dr. R. B. Kale, and go. I have seen much hurry and grabbing of some, furor program chairman, reviewed over changes in leadership and they seem to be satisfying the new facts from science that are To Mich-again much opposition when the age-old desire for a bargain new proving the Osteopathic concept leader found himself which they hope will prove sat- at the and treatment of disease. A Grand Rapids, noted in the helm; the ship rocked from isfying when they get home and side quotation, recognized as truly past for furniture, but at pres- to side, then plunged have the time to inspect forward expressive of Osteopathy, was ent for street repair, was the it at and backward; their leisure. Others avoiding the waves of crit- from Dr. Boris Sokoloff, "Every object of our drive northeast. icism lashed upon him. This the crowds take more is great principle and every great Thirteen hours from Des Moines, time to not true with Dr. and Mrs. Beck- look over the stock idea is simple, yet it may per- including stops for food, etc., offered and er. They have slipped seem to have some into our vade a phase of existence which for both man and beast, a total judgement midst so in the selection quietly, so. unpreten- is extremely complex. Its very of 531 miles. Beautiful drive of goods for tiously, that it their needs. seems to us, his simplicity and pervasive charac- along the lake shore with na- co-workers, that they have How do people shop al- ter may cause it to remain long ture strutting all her fall col- for Os- ways been our leaders; teopathy and how do that the unnoticed in the complexity and oring, some few trees stubborn you shop changes asked for when you and sugges- be unrecognized for what it is, in their greenness. Warm re- have a prospective tions made are student just the ordinary, until a time when there comes ception on arrival, the assem- to send to one of our logical ones colleges? that naturally come a man who devotes himself sole- blage having just finished a in the regular growth and prog- Not long ago I talked to one ly to this one idea." meeting with Joe Mitchell Chap- ress of an institution. When a of the patients in the clinic here Dr. Q. W. Wilsbn will not ap- ple of Boston. Soon to bed, for change can be made in this man- at the college. "Why are you pear on the program until Feb. work was to be done on the ner, it is a mark of superior 14th, and the profession at large morrow. here?" I asked him. I haven't leadership." time nor space to go into the de- is urged to attend -and bring the tail of his story. It extended Dr. J. P. Schwartz told of his endocrine problem cases to this Met the convention early, talk- over several years of going from experiences in obtaining Dr. meeting. Notice will appear in ing till ten-thirty. Piloted by one doctor to another with no Becker as the new president of a later issue of the Log Book. Dr. Bethune to his favorite Hi Des Moines Still, and his final __and met about 300 fine boys and definite diagnosis, nothing said girls interested in athletics. Back about recovery one way or the acceptance, at which time Dr. other and almost as many differ- Schwartz telegraphed: "Life Be- Osteopaths Convene At to the hotel for photos. At gins at Fifty-two." twelve-fifteen met 40 coaches ent remedies tried as doctors Deadwood S. Dak. and about 60 Osteopaths at a visited. I asked him why he had Dr. and Mrs. Becker respond- luncheon. Talked following the not tried Osteopathy before. His ed, telling us of their delight in answer plainly showed that he being with the school and of The Black Hills Osteopathic luncheon until two. (Believe was not a shopper. He was satis- their one desire to build for a Association meeting was held at me, these Grand Rapids Osteos fied for years to patronize the greater Osteopathy. Co-opera- Deadwood in the office of Dr. P. know how to drag in the coach- same method that had served tion was urged both for the W. Wasner, president of the es.) It was a high light on my his family for years. It was hard school and in the profession. state osteopathic organizations, part, for I do like to meet with several to break away from old ideas The program clinics held in foot- coaches. was featured to the hotel and met the and even in the face of failure with Dr. H. V. Halladay work and tonsilectomies. Back and his Those present were: Dr. E. W. convention, talking until five. on their part, he still nad faith guitar, Donald Leigh, a student Hewlitt, Belle Fourche; Dr. L. until it faded under the bom- at the school with tricks of mys- J. Up to the room and looked at bardment of the years. He is tery, and Miss Bartels, Faith; Dr. M. D. Furst, some injured boys from one of Enid Bachman, Sturgis; Dr. D. D. Olson, Hot the high schools. Dressed for better. Better than he has been who delighted all with her gold- Springs; Dr. J. G. Betts, Spear- the banquet at seven, and it for many months and now he en harp. spends considerable time doing fish; Dr. H. B. Frock, Bison; Dr. looked and acted like a na- A spirit of friendliness per- missionary work among H. H. Cook and Dr. D. M. Mills, tional meeting. Over five hun- his vaded the entire evening with in- Osteopathy. Rapid City, and Dr. M. A. Amick, dred there. Good food and ex- formal singing and music, and This man Brodus, Wyoming. cellent speakers, including the needed Osteopathy. after unusually attractive Here and one and only Joe Mitchell Chap- at Still College he is get- well planned refreshments, ting the therapy eve- DR. OLGA GROSS pie. Delightful dance music un- that he should ryone lingered to express their have had years of Pittsfield, Ms., recently broke til too late (Or was it early?) ago and this is appreciation of such an outstand- only one of the many into print on the much coveted Up early the next morn to cases at ing event. -R. B. K. present being treated in the col- sports page of the Maine papers. meet about 125 girls at the Hi lege clinic The waiting room is Her work for the past ten years school, and talked to them an filled to more than capacity on A student of Osteopathy needs with a boys' football team and hour. Perfect attention, and we the regular clinic days and pa- to see and hear and feel acutely with other forms of sport has hope enjoyed as much by them tients who have learned their and this can only be accomplish- certainly entitled her to this as by the speaker. Called it a way around are on hand at all ed by actual contact with many mention. She recently was hon- finished job, and ran away to hours. If these patients were be- cases. The quantity and the var- ored by being asked to appear start home. ing given a service that they iety are both necessary in the before the Physical Education Certainly one of the finest could get from the non-Osteo- proper training of our young group of the State Teachers Con- conventions it has ever been my pathic doctors they would not be physicians. vention in that state, and made pleasure to attend. Remarkable here in greater numbers than Give your prospective students a great hit, according to press crowd, with plenty of pep and can be easily handled in the the privilege of shopping and reports. good humor, and evidence that clinic. let them select the college of Do you know of any other they are doing things in Michi- You in the field should be in- their choice. You actually see, woman physician in charge of gan. Wish I could have stayed terested in sending your students hear and feel Osteopathy at Still a boys' football team? Seems to longer and had time to gossip to a college that offers such an College. us that this is another Ripley with many old friends. abundance of clinical material. 'E Harwood. item. -Virg. THE LOG BOOK

* ------i, Louis the 30th. Attend one of have attained has come as a re- tenderness. By this time a fairly ~, , |these meetings, whichever hap- sult of daily applicatilon of these definite idea should be estab- 41.f (b. A~.iallll~ttln ^pens to be! the closer. Drs. Thor- ideas. There will be nothing lished as to abnormal parts of *I W. ' 'burn and McCauguan will attend startling in diagnosis or tech- the thoracio lumbar, and sacral v all of them we believe, but the nique, but we will talk about spine. Next proceed to produce - A.O.A. Grolup Conferences other program will vary in the some of the details that have motion, first in what seems to been helpful to me, trusting that be a normal spine section for Tme Membership Committee differentlocalities. by restating them you will be re- purposes of comparison, and then of the A.O.A. is providing the minded of something that will in the abnormal section. This first circuit of "A.O.A. Group The October Iowa Circuit was prove worth while to you. may be accomplished with the Conferences" the last week in well attended, altho we are sor- My subject is "Osteopathic Di- patient either in a stitting or November. The object of these ry to say we have as yet failed prone position. Given loss or meetings is to develop a larger to hear from one of the districts agnosis and Technique." Please remember, then, when I do not reduction of normal motion, plus and better informed membersrip regarding membership. tenderness to gentle pressure, in both State and National So- Dr. Harold I. Magoun of mention other methods of diag- nosis and treatment, that I omit plus muscle spasm and some- cieties. Patterned after the Iowa Scottsbluff, Nebr., made the cir- times plus a definite feeling of Circuit plan, which requires cult with President Gordon. Dr. them because of the limits of my subject, not because I do malposition, and it is fairly safe state membership for aumit- Magoun had a real Osteopathic to decide that you have discov- tance to the meetings, these message and Osteopathic tech- not recognize their worth. It is repetition to say that a complete ered a spinal lesion. After check- A.O.A. Group Conferences will nique that held the crowd in ing the thoracic, lumbar, and require A.O.A. membersi-p for many instances after ten o'clock examination is desirable when- ever possible, but it is a repeti- sacral spine, have the patient lie admittance. Dues may be paid in the evening. on the back and examine the had tion worth while. And so let us cer- at the meeting. Dr. R. C. McCaugnan vical spine. The longer I prac- The state officials hope to re- been invited to make the circuit consider now not egotistically or dogmatically what I have found tice, the more I am beginning to ceive memberships as well, but but had stated his time was believe in the multiple lesion if you are not a state member, otherwise taken, but at the last helps me and what I hope you minuteu t e heh e wasw a s ablea b l e tot o makem a k e will find will help you. theory that a lesion in one part -come to the meeting anyway, of the spine will produce one or of the pay your national dues and we half the state, or three In discussing a case with a pa- more lesions in other parts of tient I find myself making men- hope, your state dues. districts. the spine. And inversely, one of The Iowa meeting will be held Memberships in both state tal notes of specific spinal re- these secondary lesions, once it gions as the patient outlines at the Savery Hotel, Des Moines, and national organizations were is thoroughly established, will, if November 27th. The day before gratifying. the symptoms and supposed it is not corrected, reproduce the Tnanksgiving, and what a lot Paul 0. French D. 0., causes. I keep uppermost in primary lesion. mind the possibility of spinal we nave for which we should be Secretary-Treas. Next the knees and arches pathology which should not be thankful. These meetings will should be examined, as abnor- treated. Sometimes it seems as start at ten a. m. and run thru O . p malities here also have spinal ef- with an evening meeting. Dr. T. DiagnosisDSteOpathicthough it requires more intelli- fect. Just as we "scooped" the R. Thorburn of New York City, and Technique gence to do nothing than to do medical profession in making an President of the A.O.A., will ap- something. If I a mthe least bit intensive study of arches and pear at least twice on the pro- suspicious of fracture, tubercu- their abnormalities, so Dr. Locke gram gram with the subjects, en by Dr. Arthur E. Allen of Min- losis, or malignancy, an X-ray of Canada has "scooped" us in is required. I will not treat first "Fatigue and the Physician," neapolis, the evening of August constant consideration of the ef- and "Le t's Tell the Publipc."* 24th, following his work with the and then see what happens aft- group at the Iowa State Fair Os- fects of arch disturbances, and it Dr. R. C. McCaughan, A.O.A. teopathic Clinic. Dr. Allen's ideas erwards. While that inflexible behooves us to again become Secretary, also will appear at are identical with the teaching of rule has lost me some patients, arch conscious. I know definitely it has saved me least twice, with "The Osteo- Technicthe subjects at Still of College.Principles and I have purposely placed diag- Several same real trouble. Tuberculosis pathic Program," and "Talking nembers of the faculty mentioned nosis of sacro-iliac lesions last, and malignancy of the spine are to Ourselves." Those of you who his talk so favorably that we ask- because of the differences of heard Dr. McCaugaan on the ed for a copy of it for the Log not met with very frequently. A OctobrCrct-dn fail to Book. We are sure the profession opinion existing as to the lesion. October Circuit don't fail to will enjoy reading it.-Editor.) history of either condition in History, location of pain, muscle hear him again. We don't know * * * some other part of the body is spasm and loss of motion will sufficient warning to be careful. what he will say, but will war- I approach the subject of os- determine a sacro-iliac lesion. rant he won't touch on a sub- teopathic diagnosis and tech- Compression fractures of verte- However, and here I lay myself ject he talked on at the Circuit nique in a very humble frame of bral bodies and cracks or sepa- wide open to any and all kinds ration Meetings. There are so many mind, realizing all too well my fractures of transverse of abuse and criticism, as well angles to the central office work limited knowledge and skill. I processes are more frequent than as possible physical violence, I that Dr. McCauglan will keep realize that the progress of our we realize. Loss of ability to believe that by far the greater you interested every minute of profession must be based on the move or walk does not necessar- number of so-called sacro-iliac the time and without saying so, mistakes of those who go before ily occur with spinal fracture. subluxations are in reality lum- makes one wonder how in the us, and so, well realizing that However, a history of rather se- bo-sacral lesions with referred world they can give so much much of what I have to offer to- vere strain or trauma followed pain and muscle ligament ten- service for ten dollars national night will be proven wrong by severe pain directly in the sion affecting the sacro-iliac dues. within the next twenty-five to vertebral column indicates the joint I know that a primary need for careful investigation. Dr. Arthur D. Becker, Pres- fifty years, I nevertheless pro- sacro-iliac lesion can and does ident of Des Moines Still Col- ceed to offer you my ideas, hop- The first time a spine is exam- occur, but I do not feel that it lege, will discuss, "The Specific- ing that they will stimulate you ined, it is best to expose the is frequent. Those that I have ity of the Osteopathic Lesion." to disapproval and friendly ar- back. Have the patient sit in a demonstrated with the X-ray Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Dean of the gument, in order that we may normally erect position and note have all had histories of being College, will also speak, the sub- all advance scientifically that the extent of the normal and ab- produced by more than ordinary ject unannounced at this time. much faster. Of one thing only normal curves, anterior, poste- trauma. He will give a practical message, am I certain. Fifty, a hundred, rior and lateral. Also note the To summarize diagnosis of we can all be assured of that. yes, a thousand years from now, shape of the thoracic cage and spinal lesions, I consider a spi- Dr. F. A. Gordon, Chairman of the osteopathic principle of position of the shoulders. Re- nal lesion to be a fixation or loss the A.O.A. Membership Commit- structural integrity will remain peat the process with the spine of motion in one or more verte- tee and President of the Iowa the same. It will be better un- flexed. This position will often bral articulations. This fixation Society, will talk on "Hazards derstood, more clearly interpret- bring out individual or group is suggested by the history and of Progress." ed and more scientifically ap- vertebral abnormalities. Then the localized symptoms of pain, Truly a great meeting and it plied, but it will still be operat- with the patient standing repeat muscle spasm, and possible mis- should bring a fine attendance, ing even as it is today, to main- the process once more. This po- placement of bony structure. even if it does fall just prior to tain health for the human race. sition often demonstrates the In discussing osteopathic treat- a holiday, don't let a Thanks- The thoughts and suggestions tilting of the pelvis, with result- ment I shall not go into details giving trip keep you from that I have to give are based entirely ing scoliosis. A skin pencil is of actual manipulations, as it is meeting. Bring a non-member on my own observation in pri- useful to indicate regions for next to impossible to successful- to the meeting and have him vate practice, influenced, of special investigation. ly pass on to another person an join his own professional organ- course, by the ideas and instruc- Next have the patient lie face exact series of motions. We will ization. tions of others. They will not down on the table and palpate however, talk about the idea ': Similar meetings will be held be couched in highly scientific for spinal, rib, and pelvic irregu- back of the motions, possibly a 'at Milwaukee, Oct. 25th, Minne- language nor backed by scien- larities. This palpation should few specific steps, and also a apolis the 26th, Omaha the 28th, tific laboratory proof on my part. be gentle but firm enough to de- few refinements of manipulation. s Kansas. 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PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 12 DECEMBER 15, 1935 Number 12

I -- " " LII 1-I.- l _~.-_.I...... , .A...... Open House Memorial Assembly - l 10---- ii.!-;--I -- ~------I ,-.~; As already announced in our December 6th was set aside last issue, the college was opened A by the trustees this year as the to the high school seniors on the yJb day to honor three members of evening of December 6th. This the Still family who have died. was sponsored by the Polk Coun- The program prepared by Dr. ty Osteopathic Association, and Halladay opened with a number was carried out as originally by the orchestra in honor of Dr. planned. James Beveridge, a former mem- I A Invitations had been sent to ber of the faculty of the college. .11 over 500 high school seniors, 0 Dr. Arthur D. Becker then intro- and announcements made to the u~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.-Z duced Dr. M. E. Bachman of local osteopathic group so the Des Moines, who delivered the crowd that attended was all that f memorial address. could be handled without great .b. In his talk Dr. Bachmann first inconvenience. Each floor of the 6 paid a tribute to the Old Doctor, college building was flooded with bringing out the many hardships and politely attended by The Des Moines Still College Family extends the light suffered by him in hewing to the the student body. ushers from Season's Greetings and wishes for you and those whose line and keeping foremost his As the visitors came in, they ideas of the basic principles of were directed to the special fea- is yours, a full measure of Christmas Joy and happiness our science. Dr. Bachman right- the several floors, and tures of fully placed Dr. A. T. Still with for their benefit several of the Success for the New Year. many other great scientists and laboratories were dressed up honored him for his integrity with special displays of the work and foresight. of each. The display of patho- He also paid a high tribute to logical specimens perhaps at- y Arthur D. Becker tracted the most attention. the founder of our college, Dr. At eight o'clock the visitors Robert B. Bachman S. S. Still, and to his son, Dr. Wtlt;T UCbils QrkIll LVtnr ilImpt m iniLUML/.L11 fhp. d qqPnm-o E I George A. Still, bringing out in bly room and hear about Oste- g ^Clarence P. Callison each case the contributions these opathy. The program, under the famous men have also made to guidance of Dr. C. I. Gordon, Byron L. Cash the cause of Osteopathy. Dr. Bachman's talk was im- opened with two numbers by the Lonnie L. Facto girls' sextette from Roosevelt pressive in that he asked us to High. Dr. Gordon then intro- Y Lester P. Fagen rejoice that these men had lived duced Dr. Arthur D. Becker, and given of their talents to who spoke on the "History and Glen E. Fisher (Continued on Page 3) Principles of Osteopathy." Dr. (Continued on Page 2) Maryl E. Golden Expansion Virg Halladay C. Ira Gordon Composite and New For some time the office of Walter S. Irvin the secretary, Mrs. Robinson, has Movie of the College !P ^Harry J. Marshall been entirely too crowded. To remedy this fault, the east half For the past several weeks 0. Edwin Owens of the former faculty room was Dr. Halladay has been working added, enlarging the office to on a series of new movie shots Katherine M. Robinson about twice its original size. New paint and curtains thruout, for the Visual Education Com- Joseph L. Schwartz mittee of the A.O.A, and has and a rearrangement of the finished a most interesting foot- John P. Schwartz desks and other furnishings age amounting to about 200 feet. makes this office light, roomy, The old film showing the col- James R. Shaffer and much more convenient in lege and many of its activities every way. is in the process of being re- John M. Woods The remaining half of the edited, and will soon be ready former faculty room is fitted for for approval by the usual meth- ;i C ~ ~ ~ ~ o~ 7 7~' He the taking and counting of blood od of showing it before the stu- specimens, the faculty room be- dent body. ing moved to the third floor. A new composite showing sev- CALENDAR Starting early in the school eral views around the college year, the painters began to cov- and hospital will also be ready er the dark wall stripe with gray, at an early date. This is being Christmas Vacation December 20 to January 6 and this has improved the ap- reduced from two by four feet Graduation ----- ....------January 24 pearance of the halls greatly. to ten by twenty inches, and will Registration -...------.------January 25 As time and funds permit, im- provements will be made that be suitable for framing, making Roll Call ------January 27 a fine addition to your collection will facilitate the work of the of college pictures. If you are Eastern Recess ------...... ------April 10 college and add to the conven- interested, write us about it. Graduation ------...... ------May 29 ience of all concerned.

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I I I ently wer,Mr. Alan Becker, and Assemblies The Student Loan FundI Dr. and Mrs. ToeDfer. Dr' Toen- fer stayed at the house while November 8 visiting the college. It is customary to break the We were glad to have as our solemnity of college work with guests for the dance in Novem- something along extremely light ber Brothers McFarland, Hicks,lines, and so, following an in- r,- r I .,i.--;) i f~..y A,.,. troduiction number bv the or- abik .ulmau.s1 Ulpa , irom, tUc1 nb by the or- Chapter, Kirksville. Brothers chestra, Micky Mouse appeared Dillabough and Byers also spent on the screen Any movie of This year we are again given the past weekend with us. this famous character is appre- the privilege of contributing to The Autumn Dance was held. ciated by children of all ages, the Student Loan Fund of the -~ ~~ ~~~~~ . . ..---l-_~la_l . 1_ .- -.- -r. - -.".L---. - .-'-- _ --i Pt'n o ]- g'l AAoQn nnii- iQf .- FpT '[']" -n I 0 lUllal luere is DELTADELTBA OMEGAhouseOy[rA ~ Novemberlapproximately at the 50fraternity coupl bya thehis popuiaritycontinuous proveq round Itself of .-.no better ~au8uaLtoll.cause, for the few pen- The benefit bridge party spon-house, approximately 50 couples Thsoredby Delta Omega provedspo enjoying the music of Orville laughter. Announcements and a nies we add to this fund will en- sored by Delta Omegaplan are s being o orchestra. A ood time closing number by the orchestra able some deserving osteopathic successfuli that plans are being was had by all dismissed the student body for student to complete his work in made for another party next Very few of the boys lefte tthe the hour.onehour. one ofof ourour sixsix colleges.colleges. year. t hank all town 'during the recent vacation, November 15 We are pleased to report that thos e hwho elpedtomakecitlaimost of us enjoying the break The college was honored this at the time of going to press the success,i and we wish especiallyeges tu- hedule by sleeping, attend- morningby the presence of Judge sudents of the college have con- to thank the Still Collegeokind as to lifutedin a few shows,eneoying and enjoying Ralph Powers of the Municipal tributed generously to this fund, dents who were so kinde as to life generally. The snowstorm Court. During his excellent dis- feeling that some one may be patronize our effort at entertain- kept nearly everyone indoors course, he stressed preparationable to continue their work due Since the last report in Thanksgiving day, but fortu- for the future, and gave the stu- to the combined effort of the Since the last report in the didn lastot long dent body many valuable words group. Log Book, Delta Omega has beeni With the Christmas vacation of encouragement. Secure these stamps from the I of the year was held at the home only a week away, the semester Judge Powers' gratitude for president of your class. ofI Ruth Paul, the president of is narrowed down to only a few his own recovery from a serious the sororit with Dr. Mary Gol- weeks of actual school time, and illness was reflected in his high N e w denI discussing "What Price Os- a break in the routine will give tribute to Dr. R. B. Bachman. Osteopathic teopathy".ndcadded zest to the strenuous The personal touch given this HoE tal A chicken dinner and a busi- grind of final exams. So, until incident was an inspiration to all ness meeting combined formed next year, Phi Sigma Gamma present. We were delighted to the background for the formal wishes you all a very Merry have him with us, and hope he On Sunday, December first, at * initiationof Muriel Wilsonand Christmas and Happy New Year. will be able to speak to the stu- Lexington, Nebr., the new Wid- iVelma Gehman, and the pledg- |d-dent body again this year. ney hospital was opened to the ing of Eva Petri and Beryl Free- ATLAS CLUB November 22 public for their approval. A man. Anna Slocum proved a de- As the basketbaill season rolls Unusual talent in a student detailed description of the build- lightful hostess and an excellent around it finds us slightly un- body such as we have at Still is ing, together with a fine picture, cook.I prepared. A wild scramble was not a rarity. But to have a was carried by the Lexington Dr. Virge Halladay entertained made for basketball shoes in the real, honest-to-goodness magi- Clipper, and leaves the reader the sorority at his home with an closets and 'basement. It lookscian with us is indeed unique. with the impression that we have informal dinner. A moving pie- as though some of the fellows Don Leigh, of Maine, entertained have a great deal to be proud of ture was taken, which will be will be playing in Galoshes. the students with numerous with this addition tothe grow- put in the school picture, and the Evans' last year basketball pants tricks, and fooled them all. So ing list of Osteopathic institu- evening was much enjoyed by won't fit him. We wondered pleased were the ones being en- tions. Drs. George and Sam Wid- all in general discussion of sub- where he was putting all that tertained that it was with diffi- ney are certainly to be congratu- jects ranging from school and excess weight. After our first culty that Dr. Halladay got the lated, and merit the support of osteopathy to hypnotism and practice the squad was so badly crowd settled down to practice the profession. Dr. D. 0. Brown mental disorders. crippled it will take a lot of os- on the college song. Yes, we will is associated with Drs. Widney. The Women's Osteopathic teopathy to get the players back have more at some convenient The hospital is new thruout, Auxiliary has invited the girls in shape. time in the near future. and completely equipped for sur- of the school and the wives of Many of he fellows took ad- November 27 gical service of evey type. the boys in school to an infor- vantage of the Thanksgiving va- Red letter *days seem to pro- mal 'dinner party at the home of cation to go home for a good dominate with us this year. Due pen-House Mrs. Robert Bachman at 441.6 turkey dinner. The house was to special meeting planned thru O Ingersoll, on Friday the 13th. practically deserted except for a the cooperation of the president (Continued from Page 1) Monday, December 16th, a few studious individuals. Drs. of the state association and the acto followed with a short dis- ChristmasI party combined with R. M. Wright, Venzal Mikan, A.O.A., we were privileged to cussion of the treatment of pneu- a work night is scheduled at Bayard Twadell, Harry Taylor, have with us on this date the monia, and Dr. Mary Golden Marybeth Zeigler's and Evelyn and Robert Forbes were all very President of the American Osteo- closedthe trio of talks with "Os- Ketman's. A discussion of fin- welcome visitors during the va- pathic Association, Dr. Thomas teopathy as a Career." Dr. Gor- gerprinting by a criminological cation. Thorburn of New York City, and don then dismissed the visitors expert from the Des Moines Po- A very interesting letter was the secretary of the association, and hoped that they would be lice Department, combined with received from Dr. Eldon B. Por- Dr. Russell McCaughan of Chi- able to visit us again at some a taffy pull and pop corn balls ter, a charter member of the cago. Dr. Becker introduced future date. and with entertainment from the Atlas Club. He writes of the first Dr. McCaughan, who ex- consider the affair a suc- Atlas Club, will prove more than days before the World War when plained just what the associa- cess Not all of those invited diverting. this chapter was first formed, tion means to the profession. came, as Friday night is not a and of the hardships encountered We need more talks of this kind. ood one to snare the averae PHI SIGMA GAMMA by the members of the Club at Men of the calibre of Dr. Me- hg school student If this is J. J. Herrin that time. Dr. Porter's letter is Caughan can get the message of repeated in the future, and it The blue-jerseyed boys of P. very inspiring to the present the association over, so easily, should be several factors should S. G. are all set for the coming actives. for he is conversant with the taken into consideration basketball season, having held Bro. Leslie recently enter- most detailed workings of the feel that many who did not know several practices the past sev- tained his girl friend from De- central office. about Osteopathy and what was eral weeks. Bud Storey, team troit for a few days. Hank is Dr. Thorburn's talk was most offered here in Des Moines were manager, promises a fighting still going around in a fog. encouraging to students of os- and left with a fine im squad when they tangle with the Plans are already set for the teopathy. He stressed the need pression of our unit and the peo- Atlas Club in the near future. Christmas vacation. The broth- for strict adherence to our prin- pie back of it. Congraulations to Jack Wilkes, ers will scatter to their various ciples, and called our attention p a new member of Psi Sigma Al- homes to enjoy the Holidays. to the fact that the people are courage everyone in the field pha, Eddie Zyzelewski, who is a Those going to Detroit are plan- asking more and more for oste- to make a special effort to send pledge, and Jim Dunham, a new ning to attend the Osteopathic opathy. The field is open, and more students into our colleges, member of Sigma Sigma Phi, J. Student Dance December 28th. cannot be filled for twenty-five that we may claim quantity as B. Miller, and Bill Jolley, who The Atlas Club wishes every- years, figuring on the present well as quality. are pledged to that fraternity. one a Merry Christmas and a output of the colleges. State- Thanks, Drs. Thorburn and Dinner guests at the house re- Happy and Prosperous New Year. ments such as these should en- McCaughan. T HE LOG B3OOK

-'-__ ...... _.1.... _ _,,,..,__,<...... _^., ___,___,_,_,__ ,, ,_ , __ ,...... ~IF~TJli~----·sT-~n=- ~ ---I--·--- -~------·-7IX~~ll~~Y I The Log Boolk Board and Faculty The Oath of Hippocrates On the New York Meeting "I swear by Apollo, the Physi- Program The Official Publication of cian, and Aesculapius, and Hy- The assignment of Des Moines DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE Dr. Becker's efficiency pro- giae and Panacea, and all the OF OSTEOPATHY gram works especially well on gods and all the goddesses- Still College of Osteopathy on one certain night each month. and I make them my judges the general program for the 40th President ------Arthur D. Becker At 6:30 he calls the Board to that this mine oath and this my annual convention of the Amer- order, and at 7:30 moves the written engagement, I will ful- ican Osteopathic Association to Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay seven trustees into the larger fill so far as power and discern- be held in New York City next room to meet with the remainder July is the "Genito-Urinary Sys- Editor------E. Harwood ment shall be mine. of the faculty. No time is lost. "Him who taught me this art tem." The plan as worked out Osteopathy Without Limitation The president's opening re- I will esteem even as I do my by the program chairman, Dr. marks at the December meeting parents; he shall partake of my George W. Riley, is to have each immediately put the group in an livelihood, and, if in want, shall one of the six Osteopathic col- Seeing Osteopathy affable mood. He complimented share my goods. I will regard leges present a four-part sym- them highly on the work, not his issue as my brothers and will posium on an assigned subject I took a stroll thru the build- only from a teaching standpoint, teach this art without fee or and each college has been allot- ing not long ago to see just how but also on the fine response that written engagement if they shall ed a two-hour period for the much eyesight plays in the the students are making. This wish to learn it. development of their presenta- teaching of Osteopathy. How are he explained, was not for the "I will give instruction by pre- tion. the students taught to see this purpose of raising their morale cept, by discourse, and in all The team representing Des science and what is to be seen incident to the coming Christmas other ways, to my own sons, to Moines Still College of Osteo- in the way of specific Osteopath- season, but was an actual fact, those of him who taught me, to pathy consists of Dr. Robert B. ic teaching. and he was proud of them. "You disciples bound by written en- Bachman, Dr. Lonny L. Facto, The projection room on the members of the faculty are show- gagement and sworn according Dr. John M. Woods, and Dr. Ar- fifth floor was being used to il- ing the finest spirit of coopera- to medical law, and to no other thur D. Becker, and these mem- lustrate a lecture on the early tion and affection I have ever ex- person. bers of the group are already days of Osteopathy. The slides, perienced, and its effect cannot "So far as power and discern- well along in the selection and I was told, are the original ones help but spread in all direc- ment shall be mine, I will carry arrangement of material for used by Dr. William Smith in tions," he added. out regimen for the benefit of their program. his famous lecture on that sub- Following the usual discussion the sick, and will keep them It is further planned that each ject given many years ago. of faculty problems, including from harm and wrong. To none group will demonstrate the tech- Students in the laboratories the class work of several stu- will I give a deadly drug, even nic used in the treatment of at the other end of the floor dents,, Dr. Becker introduced Dr. if solicited, nor offer counsel to conditions discussed in the sym- were looking thru microscopes. Callison of the faculty, who such an end; likewise to no posium. Each college has been On the fourth floor where you spoke to the group on "Physid- woman will I give a destructive privileged to select some one will find a number of treatment ogy and its application to Osteo- suppository; but. guiltless and sub-division of the general sub- will I keep my life and tables, several groups were be- pathic Principles". hallowed ject assigned. The Des Moines art. I will cut no one ing instructed in the art of Dr. Callison followed the usu- mine Still College of Osteopathy has for the stone, but will At each table one stu- al custom of members of the whatever therefore chosen "Menstrual treating. give way to those who work at the faculty speaking on their own Disturbances" as a topic of wide, dent was the doctor and this practice. other the patient. In the biology subject and firmly convinced general interest and will present the teachers in the other depart- "Into whatsoever houses I etiology, pathology, diagnosis, lab near by students were watch- shall enter, I will go for the ing the effects of the electric ments that their subjects were and therapeutics. secondary and even perhaps ter- benefit of the sick, holding aloof A. D. B. current on muscles in a frog's from all voluntary wrong and leg. tiary. He brought out the early teaching of the science during corruption, including venereal On the third floor a demon- the bodies of females the time two subjects were acts upon Memorial Assembly stration was being given of spin- and males, whether free or al movement on one of Dr. Hal- stressed, they being Physiology slaves. Whatsoever in my prac- and Anatomy, (Continued from Page 1) laday's flexible spines. In an- as a foundation tice or not in my practice I shall other room a diagram was on for the work of diagnosis and make the world better and in- see or hear, and amid the lives crease the efficiency of those of the board outlining the relation treatment. His talk was highly of men, which ought not to be of the principles of Osteopathy appreciated by the entire faculty. us who are to carry on in their noised abroad-as to this I will name. to other therapies. Osteopathy keep silence - holding such was pictured as the center with Mr. George Sutton, accompa- things unfitting to be spoken. nied by Miss Louise Michael, the adjuncts placed in a position New Circuit Meetings "And now if I shall fulfill this of minor importance. students of the college, sang oath and break it not, may the "There Is No Death." The second floor was like a The initial circuit of A.O.A. fruits of life and art be mine, The college was especially three-ring circus. Patients filled group conferences as set up by may I be honored of all men for honored on this occasion by the the waiting room to overflowing Dr. F. A. Gordon of Marshall- all time; the opposite, if I shall and the busy seniors were hurry- town, Iowa, chairman of Special transgress and be forsworn." presence in the assembly of Dr. ing too much, trying to take care Membership Committee, was a Ella D. Still, co-founder of the of the many who were there for distinct success. Conferences college, and Mrs. George A. Still, treatment. Truly the place to see were held in Milwaukee, Wis- Thanksgiving Visitors of Kirksville. These two well the effects of past excellent ser- consin; Minneapolis, Minnesota; known and loved members of the vice on the part of students now Des Moines, Iowa; Omaha, Ne- We were glad to see the fol- Still family were introduced, and graduated. No need to advertise braska; and in Kansas City and lowing during the Thanksgiving Mrs. George responded with a this clinic in the papers. St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Thomas vacation period. When any of fine inspirational talk such as The chemistry lab on the first R. Thornburn, President A.O.A., you are in or near Des Moines, she only can give. floor was busy and the cross- and Dr. Russell C. McCaughan, remember that the old gang al- The assembly closed with a sections recently completed in Secretary, made the entire cir- ways looks good to us. prayer by Dr. L. P. Fagen of the the anatomy laboratory were the cuit. Their contributions were Dr. O. H. Olson, South Bend, faculty. cause of more than one argu- generous and of outstanding im- Indiana. Following the assembly, the ment. portance. Many members of the Dr. L. A. Reiter, Tulsa, Okla. Sigma Sigma Phi placed flowers Seeing is believeing and it A.O.A. official family helped Dr. Bayard Twadell, Iola, Kas. on the grave of Dr. S. S. Still, would do your eyes good to see carry on in the various meet- Dr. Russell Wright, Detroit, who is buried in Woodland Cem- the way Osteopathy is being ings. Our own President, Dr. Michigan. etery in Des Moines. SEEN in Still College. Arthur D. Becker, Chairman of Dr. V. A. Mikan, Detrait, Mich. -E. Harwood. the Bureau of Clinics, attended Dr. Landis Johnson, Marshall- Moths, it is said, are among and made addresses at tne meet- town, Iowa. the least aggressive and asser- Dr. H. V. Halladay ings in Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Dr. Glen Bigsby. tive of insects. A casual view of recently treated the entire team and Des Moines. It is planned Mr. and Mrs. Luby, Columbus, the old evening suit trousers of Lions from Eldorado, Ark. to extend these conference Ohio. convinces us, also, that they are This team was rated second in group meetings throughout the not averse to taking a back the national girls' basketball country. Membership in the A. Candy, says a noted physician seat.- (Boston Herald.) meet held last spring in Wichita, O. A. is showing a most gratify- does not harm the teeth. Child- Kans., and had stopped in Des ing increase as a result of Dr. ren, therefore, will no longer re- Remember your own griefs, Moines to play the A.I.B. while Gordon's energy and good judg- fuse to eat it. - (Los Angeles but only in order that you may on a six weeks tour. ment. Record.) sympathize with others in theirs. T IF IIL" 0 4 .

I. . On to New York slowly, and by proper position had an original idea. The three of the section being manipulated soft tissue conditions I have just 43 P. TulliniDO all motion removed, the joint discussed will be well to remem- New York is already making "locked" in other words. no sud- ber. I know they are valuable. --\a--ny-~------~------<11c detailedo plans in ; its determina- den force is necessary to produce And now in closing this paper As reported in the December tion that the Fortieth Annual the slight sound which indicates Convenion of the American Os- and before going into the dem- A.O.A. Journal, Iowa leads the motion has occurred at the le- onstration of some forms of tech- procession of Societies having teopathic Association shall es- sion. It will "pop" just from tablish a new record as to at- nique, I would like to say a few two hundred or more in the the stretching force alone. Be words about the future of the os- state, with percentage gain in tendance and interest for future sure to take all the "slack" out convention officials to shoot at. teopathic profession. We, as a A.O.A. membership. This is in- of an articulation before ap- profession, are developing a new deed gratifying. As for state In addition to the Convention plying force for adjustment, oth- and revolutionary theory. It is membership, we are twenty odd program, which itself will be of erwise the force used is more a sound theory and practically from our all-time high peak of unusual interest, earnest at- than likely to produce trauma. fool-proof. If we have not sat- tempts two hundred members of last will be made to give at- You will notice that I did not isfied ourselves as to the merit tending year, with about five months and physicians and their talk about the position that ver- of our philosophy, all we need to a half to go we sincerely trust friends an opportunity to see tebral segments might be in do is look at the unqualified. we may set a new high mark in New York at its best and in all while in lesion during my discus- Here is an individual without state membership. The A.O.A. of its unrivalled features. All sion of diagnosis. I omitted this sufficient fundamental training Group Conference at Des Moines possible cooperation will also be description purposely, as in the to have either a definite philos- given Nov. 27th was well attended if to those who wish to make majority of spinal lesions I feel ophy or a sound basic knowl- the one takes into consideration the Convention and the visit to that fixation is the primary cause edge of what he is doing or how New rain, ice and snow over the state York a feature part of their of abnormal function, not the po- he is doing it, and yet, with a regular summer and the fact that it fell just the vacation. Many sition of the lesion, and once mo- crude and unscientific method, day before Thanksgiving when will have a desire to go on from tion is again established, that he is applying our fundamental many had planned trips "home" New York to other-parts of the normal forces will return the principle an d g- tti gI resu1 ts, and otherwise. Real interest was world, traveling by land or wa- misplacd segment to normal po- The principle must be good. manifest, and many pledged ter. All of the conveniences of sition if that is anatomically There is no doubt in my mind the themselves to engage actively in New York agencies will be possible. There is usually one that the osteopathic part of our placed A.O.A. membership work, so we at their disposal by re- direction for applying force to school of thought would be much quest. sincerely trust Iowa may main- a lesion that will be least pain- farther advanced today if we tain that lead as well as assist It is recognized that time is ful, and I feel that, except in had never developed into a com- other states in bringing up their easily wasted in haphazard ef- very rare instances, that is the plete science of healing. How- percentage gain. forts to find the many places and proper direction to use. A type ever, such a development, under of How many readers of this features of unusual and historic treatment which causes the the circumstances, was both de- column will pledge themselves to interest in and about New York. patient to remain tense and re- sirable and necessary. Neverthe- write ten letters to anyone in To avoid disappointment for any sistant has more the ear marks less, we must not lose sight of the profession, whether in Iowa visitor, information will be made of a contest than of a scientific our fundamental philosophy, be- or not, that they know are not available so that time and en- procedure. cause without it we have no rea- A.O.A. members and urge their ergy may be conserved by sight- So much for a general consid- son to exist as a separate school, affiliation? Blanks may be se- seers. eration of lesion correction. Now and if we lose our individuality cured from the A.O.A. office, for a few private peculiarities we will shortly cease to exist at Dr. F. A. Gordon, or the writer. which I have found useful in all. We are too prone today, in How about Tom, Dick and Har- Osteopathic Diagnosis treatment. In all conditions af- our efforts to obtain additional ry that were in your class or fecting the head, face, and practice rights, to stress the sim- graduated a year before or after and Technique throat, I always like to include ilarity between the medical and you did? Are they members? in my treatment a careful, yet osteopathic schools of thought, How many will donate thirty (The following address was giv- thorough relaxation of the soft when in reality we should be cents to this work for ten three- en by Dr. Arthur . A llen of Min- tissues just below the angle neapolis, the evening of August of shouting the difference from the cent stamps? 24th, following his work with the the jaws. My observation has housetops. WJe must not trade Paul O. French, D. O., Sec-Treas. group at the Iowa State Fair Os- been that the tissues of the right our professional rights for a teopathic Clinic. Dr. Allen's ideas side are usually more contracted are identical with the teaching of mess of medical pottage. If we the subjects of Principles and and sensitive than the opposite neecL accitional privileges, let s Technic at Still College. Several side. This treatment has aided show that we are qualified to State Boards members of the faculty mentioned immlensely in relieving many un- have them his talk so favorably that we ask- and then go out and ed for a copy of it for the Log pleasant symptoms. In condi- fight to get them. It may be the Book. We are tions producing The next examination sure the profession pain in and longest way around for us but it before will enjoy reading it.-Editor.) around the shoulder the Iowa State Board of joint I nev- is the safest. If we are not care- Osteo- er fail to relax pathic Examiners will be held the infra and ful we will soon legislate our- (Concluded) supraspinatus muscles at the State Capitol Building. Des on the af- selves right into the medical pro- To hbin with, having dletr- fLectdside . Ne t I mo v Moines, Iowa, January 27-28-29, 1 e to the essilon, andC then won't we both mined that a vertebral lesion ex- point on the posterior 1936. For applications and oth- surface of be surprised! I would like to ists, it becomes necessary to de- the shoulder where er information address Dr. D. the lower leave this final thought with you. E. cide how to produce motion at border of the infraspinatus Hannan, Secretary, 202 Bruce- pass- In the next few years, instead of that point. The first thing I es under the McLaughlin Bldg., posterior border of spending so much time in devel- Des Moines, consider absolutely necessary is the deltoid. Iowa. Just below that oping new legislation, why not to avoid traumatizing the soft point lie the teres major and mi- spend most of our time in trying tissues. Pain is my first yard- nor and almost invariauly they to decide exactly what we be- The Missouri State Board of stick. If pain is so,severe that wTill be very sore and contracted. lieve about this osteopathic the- Osteopathic Registration and Ex- the patient cannot relax at all, I have relieved many painful ory we have been fumbling amination will hold the mid-year but rather resists slight tension, shoulders by relaxing these soft around with for over half a cen- examinations at Kirksville and and the condition is such as not tissues when every other method tury? WAhy not decide whether Kansas City Colleges of Osteop- to demand immediate correction, of treatment had failed. In all or not we have something worth athy and Surgery, January 22, I prefer to gently relax and conditions such as colds, influ- saving and if we have then pro- 23 and 24, 1936. Certified pho- stretch the soft tissues, working enza and pneumonia and usually ceed to do something about sav- tograph of each applicant is now out the muscle spasm and at a in all contagious conditions, the ing it? Why not develop a mod- required. Write the Secretary, later date produce articular mo- calf muscles of one or both legs el osteopathic creed and then de- J. L. Allen, D. 0., 1002 Cham- tion, when it can be done more are very tender and contracted, velop a model osteopathic law? bers Bldg., Kansas City, Mo., for comfortably. and relaxation always seems- ben- That would seem to be a highly more complete information and Articular motion in the spine can eficial. Not long ago I asked intelligent and logical course to application blank. be produced in two ways, either one of our oldest osteopathic pursue.-Arthur E. Allen, D. O., by the sudden application of physicians in Minneapolis to Minneapolis, Minn. force or by stretching of soft tis- treat ne for a cold and he fin- Dr. Rollin E. Becker- sue. Sudden application of force ished up his treatment by vig- who has been in Des Moines for must be slight ordinarily and the orously manipulating my calf After all, the problem of life the past month, recovering from release slow, to avoid trauma. muscles, stating that he had al- is not a difficult one. Do what a serious hand and arm infec- Dr. John MacDonald has this ways done that for a cold. The is right, the best way you can, tion, left last week, returning to method reduced to a formula. treatment relieved me of my cold his practice in Oklahoma. and wait to the end to know.- Very often, if force is applied and also of the idea that I had (Kingsley.) ------I The Log Book - Link Page Previous Volume 11: February 1934 - January 1935 Next Volume 13: 1936

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