The Osteopathic Physician

May 1913

Vol. 23, No. 5

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unscrupulous methods of the Palmer system in Chiropractic Unmasked-The True Character of the following language: The Journal was forced to copyright its COll­ tents in ol'der to prevent the ~tse of osteopathic Chiropractic, Disclosed by Its Own literatul'e by a lot of lmprincipled fakers. There are a number of 'FAKEO-PATHS' of various Literature, Shown to be Spurious in Its denominations who have gotten into the habit of stealing osteopathic thunder and PALMING it off upon the public as applying to their various Claims-A Fraud on Osteopathy forms of treatment. There is one fake MAG­ NETIC HEALER in Iowa who issues a paper By Geo. Burt F. Clarke, D.O., Detroit, Mich. devoted to his alleged new system, and until re­ cently made up his entire Pllblication from the "TO Live and to Let Live" is the thought on page 58 of the JOlmwl of the A. S. 0., 1897, contents of the JOURNAL OF OSTEOPATHY, and the expression of all true, patriotic as follows: changing only the name 'osteopathy' where it and liberty-loving Americans; and to "In all these contests for recognition before the occurred and sllbstitiding the name of his own IIlIIle does this truth hold good more than it law in different states, osteopathy has asked for practice." hal with the osteopathic profession. The ques­ itself no exclusive privileges. The only protec­ To substantiate the above claim, I have in my tion then is, what shall be the attitutde of Osteo­ tion it needs is that of compelling its students­ possession papers published by D. D. Palmer, pathic physicians and organizations in relation to spend the proper length of time in its regldar prior to 1900, in which appear word for word to the attitude and claims of the various men and schools, so they may become able and competent quotations from the Jourllal of Osteopathy of women who call themselves Chiropractors? practitioners of the new art, and to shut out im­ two years before without any credit being given The writer has spent considerable time in the posters. This science seeks only a fair trial and in any way, shape or manner. investigation and study into the merits and an opportunity to win its way to the front by D. D. Palmer had his following who naturally history of chiropractic-its uses and its abuses; actual merit and the favorable reslllts it may gave him the credit of being the discoverer of aad, . for the better understanding of the sub­ obtain." the new system of h~aling according to the ject, he has taken a personal course of instruction Dr. Ernest E. Tucker in the last January claims made by him in his paper, "The Chiro­ in the system. As the result of such personal (1913) number of the Journal of the A. O. A. practic." He offered to "teach the SCIENCE investigation and the evidences presented by the says, in discussing chiropractic: OF CHIROPRACTIC. The whole business for comparison of' authentic literature-authorized "Our own arguments against various forms $500." The length of time required for giving books, school announcements, personal letters of legal atld moral injustice are too recent in the course of instructions of chiropractic was frOm. the foul1der (D. D. Palmer), newspaper our OWII ears to be passed by without at least usually one to three weeks; and among the first and magazine articles and advertisements, official carefully considering them." persons to investigate the claims and system of and private explanations in printed pamphlets, Therefore a brief resume will be proper at this "Chiropraxis," as it was first called, was one of personal conversations with representative gradu­ time as to the development and relation of chiro­ the early students of osteopathy under Dr. Still, ates from the various schools of chiropractic, I practic to osteopathy. Dr. A. P. Davis, who, in 1897-1898, took a course feel justified in presenting my views and con­ Both early and latest literature on the subject of instruction from Palmer and evidently in re­ dUBions to my fellow practitioners of osteopathy. agree in fixing the date of origin of D. D. turn gave D. D. Palmer some of the adjustment time and space will not here permit me to Palmer's "discovery" of chiropractic as being methods as taught by Dr. A. T. Still. In 1899 give the detailed results of my investigations or September, 1895, fully three years or more after another student of D. D. Palmer by the name of to even present the· "Comparative History of the first osteopathic school had been established; .Oakley Smith became interested and later became Oiteopathy vs. Chiropractic," which I have pre­ and at that time Dr. Still's skill as a "bone-setter" associated with Palmer at Davenport, and later pared as a separate article to be published in and "drugless healer" was well known in Mis­ in Simta Barbara, California, where Palmer had pamphlet form.· This history of the two systems souri, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois and even far distant removed from Davenport during 1901-1903. -written in pqrallel-a most forceful and de­ states. Thousands of patients all through that Later Smith started a rival school at Cedar termining factor in proving the cOlmterfeit na­ part of the country profited by Dr. Still's skill Rapids, Iowa (1904) with several other chiro­ tw, of chiropracitic, was written by me in the in adjusting abnormalties .of the spine and other practors associated with him; and the question two column (parallel) form for use in legisla­ parts of the human framework to relieve dis­ of the honesty of the claims of D. D. Palmer tive and court arguments; and every statement is eases with which they were afflicted. Many of was raised by Messrs. Smith, Langworthy and backed up by the authority and the date of the these were treated in the early '70s and '80s and others. It was denied that Palmer "discovered" statement. . are still alive to tell the tale. chiropractic, -as had been claimed, but that he In justice to the rank and file of the members , The early life and training of D. D. Palmer had appropriated the idea from a crude method of the osteopathic profession, it should be stated was not conducive to the "discovery" and the followed by resident Bohemians iIi. Davenport, ~t the outset of this article that the spirit of "development" of a system of healing as was the Cedar Rapids and other places-a method of re­ Justice, fairness and tolerance to other methods case of our esteemed founder of osteopathy, Dr. lieving some forms of sickness by giving a direct or systems of healing has been pre-eminent. As A. T. Still. Prior to his .becoming engaged in thrust, or skillful blow, at certain points on the early as 1906 we find Dr. Asa Willard, in calling the healing art as a magnetic healer, D. D. Palmer spine with the patient prone on the floor or a attention to the chiropractic propoganda, stating: had been engaged in the grocery business and narrow bench, credited to one Dr. Epstan of ,,"Osteopaths have never asked for special privi­ in bee-raising. About 1885 he became an itiner­ Prague, Bohemia. The terms "Zada Spravit," . "s; they have never waged war against the ent magnetic healer in the vicinity of What Cheer "Napravit" or "Napravovani" were used by the If11t rights of either practitioners of other schools and Davenport, Iowa, at which latter place he Bohemians to signify "to fix," "to repair" or "to O!' ,of ·the people. When they asked for recog­ established permanent headquarters, and for a adjust" displaced boney structures of the body, !'Ilion, the people, through their representatives period of ten years he appa.rently came in touch according to the claims of Oakley Smith and his III the legislature, said that the men and women with many people afflicted with various ailments. associates. KhNo care for our sick and afflicted CANNOT At this time it is impossible to assert with any Many incriminating statemehts were made and OW TOO MUCH, and you must show evi­ degree of certainty as to what extent his atten­ the lie passed back and forth in the official d",c, that YOlt are qualified to do so. The osteo­ tion· was directed to the work of Dr. Still; but papers of the rival schools of chiropractic. Smith 'Glhs replied that this was fair, and laws were the FACT HAS BEEN WELL ESTABLISHED endeavored to show that Palmer was a fraud, and '1JI1ed requiring adequate school standards and that D. D. Palmer was conversant with the to clinch it (without giving in to osteopathy as ''''''inations. The osteopaths did not try to FOUNDATION PRINCIPLES OF OSTEOP­ a prior claimant) he dug up any and al1 au­ ~C'rne and evade these reglllations. They real­ ATHY, at the time of and ·since the proclaimed thorities and references to spinal cause of dis­ ,,"II that they were just to the people and con­ date of his "discovery" of chiropractic, Septem­ ease and of mechanical treatment of the same­ ~,",~d to a high standard of ability in their pro­ ber, 1895. anything that would anti-date Palmer, or oste­ "6IIon." On page 213 of the JOllr1lal of Osteopathy, opathy. Smith jumped at the chance of proving And, earlier still, the same thought is expressed August 1897, we find the first reference to the his claims by referring to the work of Dr. Ed- Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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ward W. Tuson, a famous English surgeon; and, there is posItive danger in many cases in which Garbled Newspaper Story Reflects I quoting from that author in the August (1908) adjustments are given by the incompetent and 'Journal of Modernized Chiropractic," refers to inexperienced representatives of the cult. Gross on Osteopathy-True Facts substantially the same quotations as were used ignorance; little or no knowledge of anatomy, Explained by Dr. Martin by Dr. Ralph Kendrick Smith, in an article physiology, body mechanic!, symptomatology, printed in THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN of the diagnosis, etc., unmitigated nerve, are the danger ITH various scare heads and variations previous November (1907). The inspiration evi­ posts of the chiropractic system. the following story has been "going th; dently came' from a decidedly osteopathic source. Any unbiased person who is in a position to get W rounds" 0 the daily newspapers for SOine During the absence of D. D. Palmer in Cali­ at facts will readily detect the insidious, under­ months past: fornia the work in Davenport was fostered and handed manner of presenting and perverting His Neck Broken Six Months Ago, He Will carried on by B. J. Palmer, son of the originator half tmths followed by B. ]. Palmer in his an­ Recover-Dempsey Able to Walk and of chiropractic, who assumed the role of secre­ nual announcement and other literature' of the ". Chew His Food After Serious tary, developer, and expounder of chiropractic. Palmer School of Chiropractic. Garbled state­ Injury Resulting from In 1907 we find B. ]. Palmer ousting his father ments abound to such an extent that it is posi­ Osteopathic Massage out of the Davenport school and running things tively time that 'we as a profession demand that to suit himself-his father, D. D. Palmer, going sitch procedltre be stopped. . St. Louis, February 8th.-Edward H. Dempsey, for. merly a postal clerk, of No. 5827 Julian avenue, bas to Oklahoma and engaging in the grocery busi­ One osteopath told me, when I stated to him been living for six montbs with a broken neck. ness for awhile, and then he became associated that chiropractic followers were doing inestim­ Dempsey said tbat tbree years ago be was emplOY'd with Alva A. Gregory in the "Palmer-Gregory able damage to osteopaths by their methods of as a mail assorter at tbe post office. Hi. work kept him in the way of a draught from a door and be d,. School of Chiropractic." Later this partnership misrepresentation and plagiarism, that he had no veloped an inflammation in the sboulder that resembl'd \\,as severed, and again we find D. D. Palmer reason to interfere with them, as he was being rheumatism. It seemed that it affected his spinal column located in the more congenial climate of southern benefited by leaving them alone, inasmuch as he When medical treatment failed to give him relief, Dempsey went West upon the advice of his physician. California, where he is now teaching chiropractic was getting quite a practice of patients injured by He stopped off at Tucson, Arizona. A friend there ad· in an obscure manner. Contrast this checkered the chiropractors. I blush with shame to think vised him to consult a certain osteopalh and he did so, I career with the active, honorable and creditable that any physician, especially an osteopath, is He seemed to improve under the treatment until one day when the osteopath was massaging his back and association with the "Child of his brain," Oste­ willing to ride to success by his indifference to a shoulders and pulling his head violently back and forth" opathy, by Dr. A. T. Still. wrong that results in producing injury and suf­ UHe was tugging at my head," Dempsey said, "when Since the starting of the Palmer School of fering whereby he may profit. I felt something snap in the back of my neck. I told Chiropractic, upwards forty (or more) schools I have in my possession evidence enough to go him I had been badly hurt, but he assured me I was just frightened. In a short while, however, my neck of chiropractic have been started, consisting in into any court in this country and prove conclu­ began to get stiff. • - most cases of only one or two instructors, many sively that chiropractors are practicing a counter­ "After a while the osteopath got frightened himself, of whom have only the crudest knowledge of feit of osteopathy, that they are technically evad­ He sent word to my people bere. They had me brought back here at once.•That was in Apri1." the fundamental studies so necessary to every ing the laws in various states where they are Dempsey said that Dr. C. F. Vosburg, his physician, person attempting to act in the capacity of a carrying on their practice, and that the public found one of the vertebrae in his neck had' been broken. physician. is being imposed upon in the methods pursued by Since I began my investigations along the line the various exponents and leaders. Literary Surmising that Dr. George W. Martin was the of chiropractic, I have been astounded at the piracy is unblushingly indulged in, and many of osteopath referred to, we wrote him for informa. ignorance on the part of the great mass of the the practitioners are getting so bold that they tion so. that the facts might be placed before the osteopathic profession as to the nature of chiro­ are not only using osteopathic manipulations in profession and public. Dr. Martin's letter states: practic; and, further, I find but little reference other ways aside from spinal adj ustment, but they "The Osteopathic Publishing Company:-I have to han1 your letter in the Dempsey affair; this is about th, to it in the various osteopathic journals and are also using 'electricity and other medical ad­ twentieth letter I have written in regard to this matter magazines. Only occasionally has an article of juncts in some cases. and I think it will be the last. warning, or a notice of some prosecution men­ In the "Declaration of Osteopathy," published "As usual it is just a scheme of the A. M. A:. to '" doing something smart; that's my opinion. I think th, tioned 'appeared until recently. A few inter­ in the December number of THE OSTEOPATHIC words have been put into Dempsey's mouth by this Dr, esting and able articles have appeared, of which PHYSICIAN of 1910, you will see that claims of Vosburg. I will mention the following for the benefit of chiropractic are entirely covered by the prior ~When Dempsey came to me he was wearing a rigid osteopaths who wish to study into this subject steel body brace or crutch, and I found bis whole spin, claims of osteopathy. The "Declaration of Oste­ anchylosed from coccyx to occiput, with one exception. more thoroughly: Dr. J orris, in THE OSTEO­ opathy" has been adopted by both the Michigan Caries had started in three of the lower dorsal vertebrl PATHIC PHYSICIAN, October, 1905; Dr. Asa Wil­ State Osteopathic Association and the South­ and formed a V with an elevation of about one and lard, in THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN, February, eastern Michigan Osteopathic Associations and one·half inches; he could not turn his head more than one-half inch in either direction, and suffering constant 1906; Dr. Edythe Ashmore, in THE OSTEOPATHIC has been incorporated in the charter (or articles pain. PHYSICIAN, November, 1907; February, 1909, of association and incorporation) granted by "He told me that Dr. Vosburg had sent him out here Joltrnal of the A. S. 0., by Dr. Stanley B. the state of Michigan. It is with the knowl­ with hopes of getting some benefit from the climat., as he could not do anything more for him there. Tha, Hunter; Dr. De Groot, in THE OSTEOPATHIC edge of this "Declaration" or public statement neck-breaking is a myth. Wben he left here his neck PHYSICIAN, April, 1906; THE OSTEOPATHIC PHY­ of our position regarding osteopathy as an INDE­ was in better shape tban when he came. SICIAN, December, 1912; JOl,rnal of the A. O. A., PENDENT AND COMPLETE SCHOOL OF "Wben Dempsey left here I referred him to Dr, January, 1913-editorial and article by Erne?t E. Hildreth of St. Louis, who treated him for some tim. MEDICINE in Michigan to back us up, that has afterward. I saw a letter that Dempsey wrote to I Tucker; and THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN, helped us to carryon an aggressive legislative friend here and said: 'Dr. Hildreth is a nice man and March, 1913. campaign which we believe will be successful in understands his work, but I like Martin better because In 1905-6, decoy letters were sent to the sec­ he was more sympathetic. and seemed to take more in· blocking the efforts of chiropractors to secure te'rest.' retaries and other officers of various osteopathic a law as proposed in a bill presented to the "Dempsey says I wrote for his friends to come and colleges, instigated by B. ]. Palmer, and the present Michigan legislature. get him after I got frightened. Tbe fact is, I treated answers returned are published in the annual an­ him off and on alnwst a year when a friend cam' To provide for those legitimate practitioners through from California and he asked that friend to nouncements of the Palmer School of Chiro­ of osteopathy who have no copies of the "Dec­ stop off here and see him home. I met his friend whil' practic to show that "Chiropractic is not Oste­ laration of Osteopathy," arrangements have been here and he thanked me profusely for what I had don. opathy" and that "osteopaths know nothing about made so that each osteopath may have a printed for Dempsey; also thanked me time and again for all I did to help him Ottt. chiropractic." The osteopathic writers did not folder of the same by sending the full name, "When Dempsey asked me what I thought of his know that they were being tricked into commit­ address and return postage to my office address: case, I said: 'It may take three years for you to g,1 ting themselves for future references in court Time and space have not permitted me to cite well and if you ever go to work again you will be lucky: "Dr. Hildreth and I have both signed sworn stato­ and jury cases, by misapplying the statements comparisons as to technique or theory in this ments to the facts stated above and sent them to Dr. made. paper, but I have the proofs in my possession, G. W. Perrin of the Denver Osteopathic Association."­ From the first chiropractic publication up to and I trust that what has been said in this article G. W. Martin, D.O., March 17th, 1913. the present time there has been a studious ef­ will arouse sufficient interest in the profession fort to keep constantly in the foreground the to take a united action in protesting vigorously A. O. A. at Kirksville in August. Remember, statement that "Chiropractic is not Osteopathy," in every way possible to the further continUilOce this is to be the greatest "homecoming" in the yet investigation shows conclusively that the very of this dangerous system of dealing with suf­ history' of osteopathy. It will probably become foundation principles underlying osteopathy have fering humanity. an event of historic inter"est. been appropriated by chiropractors in their prac­ 22 University Bldg., tice as well as in the arguments, illustrations, and Detroit, Mich. applications of their literature. Statements Chiro Education grossly misrepresenting osteopathy are scattered This advertisement is appearing in many newS' broadcast in the shape of pamphlets, catalogues If you are proud to be an osteopath; if you papers. This is the kind of preparation received and orally by chiropractors; and such means are glory in the profession and its youth and vigor, by many of the men who as "chiropractors" art dishonest in intent and purpose by giving wrong virility and strength, be on hand at Kirksville claiming to offer the public something "better and erroneous impressions to many whose natural and help swell the crowd and generate enthu­ than osteopathy." inclination would otherwise be toward osteopathy. siasm. Let us show the world a wonderful and CHIROPRACTIC DOCTORS MAKE BIG income's; send $25 for complete course, fifty Chiropractic is a crude form of Osteopathy impressive spectacle of a united, progressiv'e, am­ lessons in chiropractic, including beautifu,1 en­ (in part) and in some instances has undoubtedly bitious profession,. sure of its foundation and full graved' diploma. National College of Chiropractic, produced cures and given relief sought; but of high courage. Grand Rapids, Mich. . Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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they have been treated as a heartless individual ANational Symposiu~ on Office Conduc.t-An with money to spend; have been humbugged; been held in a mystified atmosphere and they Exchange of Experlence-'You are InvIted want to leave it. If the D. O. will cut out that mystery and humbug part and give them a plain to Tell What You Do and Why square deal, their confidence will be with him. H ow are patients received? On an absolute level. I have always held for EPLIES to the ques,tion, "How do you a~; Dr. Moffett the respect that is due a D. 0., the same that is swer various questIOns that are asked? due any other professional person; have called have not quite fully covered the ground. Do you talk to your patients? R Sure; can you show me a doctor who does some down pretty hard for not showing respect ~rought Perhaps the id.eas would be out ):let­ not? But there are ways of talking to them due me, but I never let the degree of D. 0: put t r if the questIOn was stated, What questIOns me above a patient. You cannot work together if ere most frequently asked by patients qnd how that differ in results. Some like to be talked to a h ?" while being treated, others want their. treatment not on a level. do you answer t em. and be gone. It's a mistake to force conversa­ We should like to extend the range of the' ~is­ H ow do you. handle "prospectives" who call for tion on the latter class, while it is,required in the , informatio';? cussions by receiving replies on the .followmg former class. And that talk should be something questions as well as those already submItted: interesting to the patient; not just talk to make I give them all information asked for that I can and in as plain a way as possible, so they can New Questions a noise, or you talk your patient out. I find a great many like to hear about our work, how grasp it; explain anything they ask about as fully "How do you explain the trouble in the spine? as possible, then when that is through ask if they "How do you explain 'the lesion'? osteopathy started, the progress being made, what is being done with certain diseases, and I always wish to be examined; that I can tell them more "If there is tenderness at the leSIOn, how do you ex- If lain the tenderness? try to inform them, but I never talk them tired definitely after an examination. they are not p "Do you say. that the muscles are contracted" o,r do with shop, or my ability. I leave the latter for examined then they will c.ome back for it after you say that the ,ioint is dislocated, sprained, tWIsted, them to discover. what has been told them absorbs. But during subluxated or stramed? . this first interview, the D. O. must diagnose hu­ "When pc'ople are lame after treatment, do. you admIt H ow ,do yo~ explain osteopathy to them! that you overtreated them or do you tell that It IS neces­ man nature and meet that. Don't show in any sary fo~ them to feel so, that it was, to be expected? They generally ask questions that give a good way that you, think $2.00 has walked in. D. O.'s "If the patient may expect to be lame and sore after opening, and I try to explain the principles of should work not on a basis of how much can I treatment, do you tell them at the time of the treatment? osteopathy in as short and impressive a manner make in this community, but is this community "Is it really commonly necessary to ,hurt peo]?le at all as possible. I keep a skeleton in my office and during treatment? By care and attentIOn, can It not be better for having me in it? "Let me live in my avoided in the large majority of cases?" show them by twisting spine laterally that it house by the side of the road and be a friend to closes the intervertebral foramen on one side, man" (Foss).-George Moffett, D. O. Questions Suggested for Discussion: then explain that passing through the foramen Do you talk to your patients? is a nerve a vein and an artery, and if pinched, How do you explain osteopathy to them? as the twist shows they would be, the cord is Dr. Gravett. How do you explain the lesion to them? ndt nourished or drained, and the part supplied How do yotl answer various questions ,that are asked? Do You Talk to Y01tr Patients? How about the question of encouragement and the by the nerve does not receive the required nerve Yes; but it is my intention to be as brief patient's confidence in you? force. Then explain that the osteopath's work is as is consistent with politeness, indicating by How are patients received? removing such interference no matter where my actions that it serves the patients' best in­ Bow do you handle "prospective" patients 0: visitors found in the body; that we apply that principle terests not to divert my thoughts and atten­ who call in quest of information before committmg them­ (but it's only one) of freeing up circulation and sel'fel to osteopathic treatment? tion from what I am trying to accomplish. It A patient is in your treating room ready for treatment. nerve force to the part. is seldom I stop work to talk to'a patient, un­ What Is your modus operandi? Nine times out of ten they state "It seems com­ less the subject broached is associated with What do you do? How do you do it? Why do you mon sense," and they have received more of an do It? just what I am doing at that particular time. idea of what we osteopaths do in five minutes To be specific in word and work is my inten­ than a talk would give them in an hour. My tion, at the same time, never to give the im­ Dr. White skeleton is a better talker than I, but perh;1ps it's pression of being in a big hurry. Any remarks because this is Missouri. or inquires I may have to make, or any ex­ Do you talk to your patients! How do you answer various questions asked! change of pleasantries, is done either before In my conversation with my patient I talk In as plain explanatory way as possible. If it's or after treatment is commenced. These ideas osteopathy as long as I can keep up his interest regarding a part of the body, use skeleton, cuts are best lived up to when a patient is com­ in it; I avoid knocking M. D.'s or D. O.'s and in anatomy or draw a diagram of the part and paratively new, as one becomes better ac­ don't brag about my practice. I may talk other explain it to them. If regarding the cure of a quainted they are apt to transgress more or things to the patient for sake of variety, but I certain condition, I tell them what has been ac­ less, sometimes detrimentally to both patient can talk osteopathy best, and it is more interest­ complished with similar conditions; give them as and physician. One gets far better results as a ing to the patient. I tell the patient of other clear answers as possible. Right there I follow physician than as a "good fellow." cases to illustrate his own, and sometimes to "Pap's" advice given when I was in school: How Do You Explain Osteopathy to Them? show a different case and the scope of osteopathy, "Always talk United States to your patients; leave for frequently I find that one thinks of osteop­ out the technical terms; they won't understand It is very seldom I make an extended ex­ athic treatment as being limited to only a few them," planation of osteopathy to a patient. So much diseases, so here is a fine opportunity to tell him How about the question of encouragement a"d good literature of an explanatory nature is of 'other cases and conditions treated successfully. the patient's confidence in you? available that unless a practitioner has plenty I try to make everything I say have some bear­ of time he can not afford to do so, and not I never try to overencourage patients. I give many can do half so well any way. A work­ ing on my patient's case because there is a danger them an understanding of their condition and if that he may feel that the interest in his case is ing definition of osteopathy and then litera­ its a case of favorable prognosis, I tell them so; ture bearing on the particular case is supplied, becoming secondary to the advertising of osteop­ tell them that the best thing to do is take treat­ ~thy, therefore I try to show that I am especially I am fortunate in having a good secretary, ment and give them an idea of the length of time who, by an index system, readily finds and sup­ Interested in his case and its relief; also to ex­ it is liable to take to make a cure (but never plain to him the pathological condition and how I plies to the patient as they leave the office promise a cure); that osteopathy will do more just exactly what I desire them to have. expect to relieve it. In explaining the "how," I tell for them than anything else, but that it is up to ?f the osteopathic theory of disease and may use them to decide if they want to give it a fair How About the Patient's Confidence in You? Jilustrationsof other similar cases. trial or not. Then should I fail on their case I As a rule the less promised a patient, the .I believe that the patient's confidence in me is still have a friend for osteopathy. more confidence they have in you-it's so I.ncreased by a full explanation to him of his Confidence. Here we have one of the most im­ different than what they have had before. I case, and his understanding of the method of portant points. You must have gained the con­ try to stay on the safe side in prognosis re­ correction; his patience to wait for results in fidence of the patients or they will not continue lying on encouragement to help later on. tediOUS cases is increased and co-operation is with you long enough to get results, and you How Are Patients Received? sure. I believe in telling the patient the why have started a detriment to your practice and All appointments are made by a secretary and wherefore of every part of the treatment. Of to osteopathy, for they quit short, of results; who receives the patient, registers them, takes COurse there are exceptions to the above methods say they tried osteopathy and it did them no ~f. care of gowns, and, in fact, has the patient talking to patients and there are times when good. I find that by the time I have answered all ready for either an examination or treat­ silence is golden," but when it comes to subject above questions I have gained their confidence, 1lIah~er ment. Very seldom I see a patient except in for interesting conversation, the osteop­ but must add to that an interest in them at every my professional capacity. at Ie physician need not go far from home. treatment. We D. O,'s must never lose sight of To make doubly sure of it, let us study to use the fact that our patients are human beings; they How Do You Handle Pl'ospectives? good phrases, good English and the truth. I, will all have hearts (not the muscular force pump, This is important. If my appointments are be very much interested to hear what others have but hearts), and, ,we must not suppose they come such that it will be possible for me to see to say on the subject.-J. Strothard White, D. O. just to leave $2.00 with us. 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records to sh<,!w to the world. that our efforts' are worth whIle, and the InstItute can furnish these records, if we are willing to back up OUr theories with our earnings. . If this were your little girl, Let nothing dissuade you from supporting this movement, be the motive what it may. There Doctor, what would you do? is no duty that is as clearly defined as the presellt one, no sentimental thought can take the platt fJ,~ What 'Wouldn't you do? of this practical problem, and no greater honor' You would search unceasingly for a method of Cure. You would em­ can be extended to the Old Doctor, than to phatically reject all means of treatment of questionable benefit, the antiquated pledge your unflinching allegiance to this pra~ instruments of torture, the plaster cast, the steel and leather jackets, and other unscientific apparatus. ' tical movement for perpetuating his efforts by You would be gentle, you would be CERTAIN of success. You would proving his theories by practical demonstrationi, save the child from life-long misery ana disfigurement. ExhauJti

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Legislative Notes From Montana for the latter provision would make osteopathic are institutions of purely public charity, that exempt .physicians practicing under a separate board act themselves or are exempted from any State, County or Municipal tax by reason thereof, shall not in any manner The Montana legislature has adjourned. A ineligible; osteopathy being declared n?t .to be medical act of rather far-reaching nature failed discriminate hetween the patients of any regularly li­ the practice of medicine and surgery wlthm the censed physician hy reason of the fact that said physician to even get well started. It originally .containe.d meaning' of the medical act.-Asa Willard, D. 0., is not a membe'r of the Me'dical Staff of said Hospital, or a clause exempting osteopaths from Its provI­ Missoula, Mont. for any other reason, and such hospitals are herehy com­ sions; but as said clause was very weak the fol- pelled to admit and care for the patients of any regularly The following is the hospital bill: licensed physician or physicians under the same terms lowing was substituted: . House Bill No. 273: A Bill for an Act entit!ed': An Act and conditiens as may he promulgated by the manage­ "Provided that nothing in this act shall be to compel every person, persons, corporation or assoct· ment of said hospital as to the patients of any other ation conducting a hospital that is or hospitals that are regularly lice't1sed physician. construed as repealing Section 1594, 1595, 1596, Section 2: Every person, persons, corporation or as­ 1597, 1598, 1599, 1600, 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604, 1605, sociation found guilty of violating any of the provisions 1606, of the revised code of the state of Mon­ of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall tana." he punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dol­ lars and not exceeding one thousand dollars and shall Sections named include the entire osteopathic forfeit its right of exemption from taxation. law. -The bill died in committee. Section 3: All acts and parts of acts in conflict here. with are hereby repealed. It will be recalled from a former number of Section 4: This act shall take effe'ct from and after "The O. P." that osteopathic physicians have its passage and approval. been barred from the Methodist hospital at Great Falls, Mont. They were barred from that institu­ tiQll as osteopaths evidently. Since then they Collier's Weekly After Chiro College have been barred from the Helena hospital be­ The stench from this get-rich-quick factory has cause the County Medical Society entered into reached New York City. Surely out of self­ an agreement with the hospitals whereby only respect and for self-protection Grand Rapids members of that society would be recognized by should take some action. The following appeared the hospital as staff physicians and only staff as an editorial in Collier's Weekly: physicians could have privileges of hospitals. The Mr. Arthur H. Vandenberg is the editor of the passage of the bill, a copy of which is appended Grand Rapids (Mich.) Herald, and Mr. Russell settles the matter for all time and prevents dis­ Gore is the editor of the Press in the same city. crimination by the hospitals at the instigation of Both have youth and enthusiasm, as well as abil­ prejudiced individuals, or organized medical so­ ity and ideals. Can they not, between them, earn cieties. Three regular physicians in the House the gratitude of the rest of the country by turning voted for the measure, although the Speaker of the light of publicity on the diploma factory which the House, an M. D., was much opposed to ·it. operates in their city under the title "National In the Senate the bill was referred to the Library College Chiropractic." The literature with which Committee on which there was but three mem­ this quack institution lures the unscrupulous to bers and two of them were M. D.'s. Bill was prey upon the ignorant includes these sentences: "You are welcome to finish the course in five days, reported out for indefinite postponement but re­ or to devote two months to it if you wish. POrt was not accepted and instead the bill was "If you will send us the entire amount, $25, at once, Placed on general orders, and In the closing Dr. Riley D. Moore, of Grand Junction, Colo., as we will he very glad to send you the complete course of he appeared while doing special work in Alaska for the fifty lessons, and. as soon as you have answered all the hours after some strenuous work, the chairman Smithsonian Institute. He is seated.on a whale skull. questions we will graduate you. of the stearing committee was prevailed upon to Behind is the scapula of a whale which serves the pur­ "The price ... includes one of ou.r handsome POst it up and it was passed with some 'slight pose of a trap-door over a meat cellar. unde~neath. Dr. lithographed diplomas; ... it is in appeardnce almost ~mendments Moore is at present on furlough from hiS duties at W~sh­ the same as the best medital college diplorr,as. not nullifying its efficiency. Rather ington and is practicing osteopathy at Grandi Junction. "A person of ordinary ability ought to' be able to make It seemed these were tied on in hopes that it was He h~s not as yet decided whether he will be able to at least $100 per week in the practice, if he' does ad­ too late for the House to concur; but in the "wee return to his work at the Smithsonian. vertising liberally, as it only requires a very few minutes to give the treatment, and the chiropractic doctors usually sma' hours" it did. It was found necessary also charge from $1 to $2 per treatment." dUring the session to watch several bills to sel: exempt from taxation to admit and care for patients of any regularly licensed physicians in. the' State of Mon­ Grand Rapids ought to be too good a town to that provisions for certain appointments, for in­ tana upon the same terms and C0r:t~ltlOns as patlen.ts. of harbor such a predatory outfit as this. Another stance, insane asylum physicians. provided that any other regularly licensed phYSICian, and prescnblng city which is the home of diploma factories, do­ apPointees must be "reputable. licensed ohysicians the penalty for the violation thereof. . ing a "get-wise~quick" business, is Washington, ~f Section I: Every person. persor-s, corporatton or asso· the state of Montana" rather than "reputable ciation conducting an hospital Or hospitals not held for D. c.. the laws of which are passed by congress. licensed practitioners of medicine and' surgery" private or corporate profit or an hospital or hospitals that -Collier's, for January 18th. Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

6 I, THE BUSINESS SIDE OF PRACTICE. The purely business side of practice is too often almost entirely neglected and seldom gets the attention it deserves. The average doctor becomes so engrossed in the study of his science and its practical application that he overlooks many details that would tend to better success, financially, and greater enjoyment in his work. On this page we want to discuss such things as the keeping of case records and accounts; office equipments and furnishiflgs; arrangements of offices and treating rooms; conveniences for callers and patients, etc. We shall welcome suggestions from doctors as to the methods they have found satisfactory, and a!so information from manufacturers of physicians' furniture and equipment. Anything that will make an office more attractive in appearance, or more convenient; i or any system or method by which business efficien.cy may be increased will be germane and acceptable. I "------~.------..J . Dr. Hulett Advocates Single Drs. Thomas Submits Plan , Treating Room With Separ.ate Dr. W. T., Dr. M. E., and Dr. Bertha 1., Thomas, of Tacoma, Washington, send us a Dressing Rooms plan of their offices, which is self-explanatory I t~ HAVE studied with considerable interest but they neglected to send us any details as , the various plans submitted for office effi­ equipment and furnishings. We are interested in I ciency by your publication. While noting ~. receiving descriptions of color schemes used to many n-eat and admirable arrangements, I have produce artistic and tasteful effects in reception I also observed in most of them a lack in two rooms. We are gratified at the interest that has I particulars-economy of space and of eqtlip­ ~eeeFt"o n f?m. been displayed in the department and trust We ment. In our larger cities particularly is space shall continue to receive many comments not I J'"'1/ helpf~ a considerable item of expense, and the equip­ "..-..,---r-IJ only on lay-out of offices, but also 'many I little suggestions as to how to improve the "Busi~ I ment of numerous treating rooms with the ~ ~~,,,ql modern tables and other apparatus necessary ness Side of Practice." . represents quite an investment. w I submit for the consideration of the pro­ . .,. ~ fession "layout" as per plan shown herewith. - I am giving simply the idea-the skeleton­ . T.". ~. which need not be followed in every detail. I, T. A. It is assuming, too, that there is but one physi­ ~_~ ~~u ~ p" ... ~.,. • I cian in the office. When more, elaborate to ~ p 0" "'e: c- Iw • i I suit. ~ ITttltL7iokl f In the first place, a physician can use but i~ one treating room; therefore why duplicate? D,s' Trrat"nqRrn.-. _...... /- II This one should be sufficiently large for all \,<\~W~. "''' ,o-\~'(\l\-,,\Y\\~ 5\()'~ Qa~ -'-I necessary equipment. ~ c e"", The only duplication is In the number of _ (0\',(,'\ ~C\\' '_ dressing rooms.. In size they may be just !I large enou'gh for a small dressing table and Plan of Office's of the Drs. Thomas, Tacoma, Wash. R~CU'TION chair, and place to hang clothing.• One or Dr. Bumstead's Daybook Record. more of these rooms may be advantageously Roo"",, We show here, in reduced size, a copy of WO"",AN! equipped with a couch.-M. F. Hulett, D.O., TO;1-1I.T Columbus, Ohio. daybook ruling used by Dr_ L. A. Bumstead, of Delaware, Ohio. In this book are recorded all his transactions, treatments, remittances, '-- - examinations, etc. By reference to this book Plan of New Offices of Dr. Tate. he is able to tell the amount of business done by the day, by the week or the month. Also the cash received, each day, week, month, or Dr. Edwin W. Tate, of Newark, N. J., year. The book makes very easy comparison Occupies Fine New Quarters • th~ DR~s.sl~E- "''''''R,,")/ of work and receipts for current period with Dr. Tate's new offices are on the ninth floor of I same period of previous year. Dr. Bumstead Kinney building, a new structure. He has plenty of, ~ light and air, as there is a window in each room, one ..... ""'------_...... I says that this ability to quickly ascertain the looking north, three looking east and two looking. south. condition of his business financially is a source The interior partitions are of mahogany, 7 feet 6 inch" high, with rougb glass panels to the ceiling, The floor i. of great satisfaction, especially when things composition, which is regarded as more sanitary than I are ':growing." wood. I

DATE NAME ~T~:~lY \Y~aD~N;y~~dll R~~ilp~ts M;~;rd y~~~~M~. II T~~~l~ II \ 11- Daily Chgs. Totals Mo. Total Total Diagram of lay-out for office suggested by Dr. M. F. Hulett, of Columbus, Ohio. Size of space recommended for a moderate practice, 24 ft. by 16 ft. Plan drawn to scale of l4 inch to the foot. Feb. 18 Amount Forward, 288 60 3 474 60 262 60 3 097 16 272 60 Popular Instruction Cards Used by Dr. G. S. Hoisington. Mrs. J. F. Warren v 400 R. G. S. HOISINGTON, of Pendletin, Ore., II is a firm believer in popular osteopathic Miss M. Fletcher x 200 200 D educational publicity work. He uses va­ rious mediums and has been a strong supporter of Osteopathic Health. One of his latest ideas M. Randon v 200 for attracting attention and informing the public is a series of illustrated cards, each one giving a "lesson in osteopathy." We repro­ N. Ranison 20 00 duce herewith two of these cards. We should like to know how this idea ap­ peals to the profession. Used in connection Mrs. Wilson, W. C. 26 00 with a good field magazine such as Oste­ II: opathic Health, it seems to us that this plan could be used to good advantage, especially S. Mann v 200 10 00 47 00 to develop a live mailing list: A line could I be put on the card offering to send magazines Reduced reproductIOn of page from record book of Dr. L. A. Bumstsead, of Delaware, OhIO. V Indlcat" giving further information on request. posted in loose leaf ledger account. XIndicates cash paid when treated. #Indicates examination. Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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Hoisington Osteopathic "Lesson Card" WHAT I HAVE FOUND OUT Dr· Number One I have often seen the statement that it was not likely, or some D. O.'s discussing an osteopathic lesion. say it is not possible for a bony lesion to inhibit the action of a nerve fibre, but attribute the functionaf~disturbance of a nerve to pressure on the blood vessel supplying the cord substance, Occipital Nerve. thereby cutting off the nutrient blood supply to the cell body of the neurone. ow, I will not 1st Vertebra. deny the above theory as being an important factor in the pathology of an osteopathic lesion, Oblique but I wish to say that anyone giving the matter Muscles. 2nd Vertebra. a serious thought knows you can easily inhibit a nerve anywhere along its course where it is 3rd Vertebra. Albright-McDougall, Kimona Box. exposed to pressure. Just last night I went to sleep with my elbow lightly touching the bed 4th Cervical Albright-McDougall Kimono Box'and Cabinet. rail and woke up with the ulnar nerve from the 1i====iT 4thNerve.Vertebra. elbow to the tips of my ring and little -fingers Dr. Jesse R. McDougall, of Chicago, some completely numbed. Sometimes it will occur with years ago adopted the plan of having individ­ my elbow lying on the mattress. Just cross your ual kimonos for his women patients, and legs, letting the popliteal space rest on the point thinking of ways to take care of these gar­ of the other knee just right, and the foot will ments, he evolved the plan of having a box go to sleep. Now, if such light pressure will for each garment. At first he used a rather affect large nerve cords, what will it do to, large sized box of his own construction. Later numerous small fibres coming out of the inter­ the size of the box was reduced and a place vertebral canal or anywhere in the body? I be­ was provided in front for the name of the lieve·that muscular contraction will so compress patient. The plan worked out most satis­ a nerve that the organ supplied by the nerves factorily, as the lady patients showed' a high so affected can (in common parlance) be put appreciation of having an individual place ,to to sleep, or that it is possible to have the same keep things needed when they came for treat­ effect on the viscera through a bony, ligamentous ment. or muscular lesion that you get on the foot or Dr. McDougall has permitted the Chester hand in the above mentioned experiment, al­ W. Albright Company to utilize his idea for though many times I believe there is only a the production of a standard kimono box and slight disturbance or there may be many degrees cabinet. We show herewith illustrations of of inhibition. I am surprise,d that osteopaths the box and cabinet. knowing how intensely the muscles contract at The box is 12 inches long- by 4 inches high times would doubt for a moment that such would Lesson in Osteopathy. and 4 inches wide. It is made of heavy cqrd­ not compress a nerve fibre. My ulnar nerve Note the second vertebra twisted to the right board covered with a library paper and has (funnybone) is easily affected and while writing !!I contracture of the oblique muscle. Result: a tape on the end to permit it to be easily with­ this article I had to stop and rub my hand Pinching of the nerves at base of skull and on each side of the vertebra, causing neuralgia in drawn from the cabinet and a receptacle for before I could proceed.-Dr. E. C. Downey, Cha­ these nerves (often extending up to the eye and a card on which may be shown the patient's nute, Kansas. temple); causing congestion of head (headache), name. eyes, ears, nose, throat (catarrh), nervousness, etc. Proper Treatment: Relax the muscle and cor­ The cabinet is 2 feet 7 inches high by 2 rect the' twist of the vertebra. This, and not rub­ feet long and 1 foot deep. It is constructed In very stubborn cases of constipation, I fo,:!nd bing, is Osteopathy. of quarter-sawed oak and is regularly supplied that for immediate relief, nothing equals the use in fumed oak finish. There are four shelves of sand, round sand-the so-called sea-sho1re and each shelf will accommodate 24 kimono sand. Sand will invariably bring relief and that, Dr. Hoisington Osteopathic "Lesson Card" boxes. The projecting, sides at the end of without the habit-forming tendency that carthartics Number Two the shelf prevent boxes from slipping off. have. The sand treatment was originally intro­ 'For shipping, the cabinet is made so that it duced by Prof. Windsor of Boston, from where can be "knocked down," which makes it a I procure the sand. The amount to be used is much less bulky package. The price of the about one tablespoonful after each meal. This cabinet with 24 kimono boxes is $12.00 f. o. b: form of treatment may seem queer, but all I ask Chicago. is that it be given a fair trial. The results ob­ e-"'~-5th Rib. tained are surprising. Never use sharp sand.­ Dr. Ray M oershell, Sheldon, Iowa.

--~"5th Nerve.7 U. S. Bulletin on Dr. Friedmann .'r--6th Rib. "On March 8 the Secretary of the Treasury, on t~e recommendation of the surgeon general of the pubhc NII_~,...~6th Nerve. health service, caused a board of medical officers to be detailed to make a thorough investigation of Dr. Fried­ 7th Rib. . mann's alleged cure. "These officers proceeded immediately to New York and arranged with Dr. Friedmann for demonstrations of his ~~~- ,..'~. remedy upon persons suffering from tuberculosis. These ...... '" 7th Nerve. demonstrations are being carried on in certain New York ~~~~;:~sJ8th Rib. hospitals, through the courtesy of their respective authori- t" Socket of 8th . ties and will be continued until sufficient information has Rib. bee~ obtained for the forming of an opinion as to the merits of the treatment. "Dr. Friedmann has submitted to the board a culture of ~.:.1 the bacteria which he states are used in his method of treatment. In addition to the observation of persons under treatment by Dr. Friedmann, the board of officers . 'j will make experiments to ascertain whether this culture is, as Dr. Friedmann claims, harmless to warm blooded ','r' :> animals. \" ~ :, .i "Considerable time will necessarily be required to carry Lesson in Osteopathy, No. 11. out these investigations. The work will be carried on as rapidly as possible. • Note lifting of heads of seventh and eighth "In the meantime the public is informed of the inad­ nbs, pinching the nerves above them. Results: visability in the great majority of cases of traveling long ~euralgia from back to front (the so·called pleur­ distances in the hope of receiving treatment, as those ISy pain); interference with nerve branches to selected for demonstration purposes constitute only a stomach, intestines, liver, spleen and pancreas, small proportion of applications. causing diseases common to these organs. These "Certain statements purporting to be expressions of the °lr similar conditions are the cause of disease in opinion of the board of officers of the public health serv­ a I other organs. ice carrying on the investigation have' appeared in news· Proper Treatment: Force the ribs to their cor­ papers. These officers have expressed no opinion and will teet position, as you would' straighten a part of not be in a position to do so until the work has advanced ab' sewing machine or watch. This, and not rub­ sufficiently far to warrant some conclusion in regard to lng, is Osteopathy. Albright-~'1cDougall Kimor.a Box Cabinet. Dr. Friedmann's tre'atment." Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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If he finds that a sufficient number of voters It !s to the credit of several doctors at the are deeply interested, he isn't going to take meetmg that they approved fhis' feature and any chances of offending them, especially when states that "it was not wrong in principle for It can be shown that the measure is an honest anyone to attempt to relieve the sick." Proles~ion and fair one and opposed only for prejudiced Dr. J. M. McCormack of Kentucky, notori. The Organ of News and Opinion for the reasons. ?us fo~ his political activities was present, and So far, a splendid campaign has been con­ ImmedIately upon the reading of the synopsis Published on the 15th of Every Month by ?ucted, and the results have been encourag­ by Mr. Umbrecht he jumped to his feet and Ing. Let no one in any way become disheart­ denounced the plan, characterizing it as a reo I The Osteopathic Publishing Co. ened nor lax in efforts. If we win at all we turn to the chaotic condition of twenty years 215 SOUTH MARKET STREET will win because we keep up a tremendous ago. Chicago, Ill. high-pressure compaign from start to finish. It will be observed that the proposed Wis. con~in measure gives the public adequate pro. Henry Stanhope l:lunting, A. B. M. D. D. O. tectlOn by providing for the licensing of well Editor and Manager FOOLISH LEGISLATION qualified physicians and putting it up to indio • Ralph AlllOld, Assistant Manager N.ew York St~te has been quite e.xcited about vdual judgment as to whether a licensed or un· a pIece of foolIsh attempted legislation. State licensed practitioner should be patronized. It Subscription Price $1.00 a Year. Senate Bill No. 932, introduced February 18th does not, however, give the political M. D. the Advertising Rates on Application. 1913 by Senator Sealey, Chairman of the Senat~ kind of "protection" he pines for, i. e., the kind Committee on Public Health, forbids the use of protection that will compel the citizens to Entered as second-class matter April 7th, 1903, .t the patronize an old school drug doctor whether Postoffice at Chic"",o, Illinois. under Act of March 3d, 1'79. of the word "nurse" except by a "registered he wants to or not. nurse" who must be a hospital graduate and who must have passed a Regents'examination and have received a Regents' ,certificate. If any , other. person attempts to do nursing, he or she ILLINOIS LEGISLATOR WANTS TO must be called ,an "attendant." PREVENT ADVERTISING BY The M. D.'s themselves got quite excited about "QUACK" DOCTORS !his and claimed that the state was likely to be m the hands of a nurses' trust. Trained nurses Senator Hurburgh of the Illinois State Senate have a union price of from twenty-five to thirty­ has introduced a bill to prevent the notorious ad. five dollars a week. It is self-evident that a vertising of "quack" doctors. Senator Hurburgh VOL. XXIII. MAY, 1913. No.5. large proportion of the public cannot afford such was prompted to action by the suicide of a young prices, and that consequently a great deal of man which was said to have been caused by his reading one of the characteristic "quack" an· ILLINOIS BILL GETS FAVORABLE nursing is done by people who are not registered nurses. nouncements. It was claimed that the boy had REPORT The term "nurs'e" for a person who assists been advised by the "doctor" that his case was Illinois House Bill No. 229, known as the a doctor in time of sickness has been used since hopeless unless he took a full course of ex· Osteopathy bill, which was referred 'to the time immemorial, and what benefit there can be pensive treatment. Judiciary Committee has been reported out to the public on insisting that they change their The bill reads: WIth t.he recommendation that it ','do pass." name to that of "attendant" is more than we can Section 1. Whoever shall a,d"ertise in any newspaper Techmcally thIs means that the committee has understand. publication, magazine, periodical, pamphlet, or by circula; The tendency toward ill considered, irritating or for!" letter, or cause to be distributed any advertise· not only considered the bill favorable, but very ment In any form whatsoever, to restore manly vigor, fav?rably. Amendments suggested are imma­ class legislation of this kind is all too prevalent. t~eat or cure lost manhood, stricture, varicocele, hydrocele tenal and rather strengthen the bill than It should be stopped. It is somewhat amusing, dIseases of the '" genito urinary organs, or any venere"ai however, that the drug doctors who are them­ disease, Or to cure cancer or tuberculosis, shall be deemed o,therwise. , guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof A number of good friends have' been found selves the authors of most restrictive and arbi­ sh~lI be ,punishe'd by a fine not exceeding $100, or by im· on the committee and in the House and the trary legislation pertaining to medical and health prIsonment not less than one month nor more than six mat.ters w~re so muc~ aroused and "up in arms" months, or both. prospects J?ay be regarded as bright. Section 2. Any owne'r or managing officer of any news· The chaIrman of the Judiciary Committee agamst thIS nurse bill and so ready to call it paper, publication, magazine, or periodical in whose paper was frank enough to say that the success of a "trust" measure. shaJl be printedl or published such advertisement as is The drug doctors ar'e greatly dependent on/ described in this act, shaJl be guilty of a misdemeanor the measure in the committee was largely due and upon conviction thereof shall be punishe'd by a fine to the good work on the committee by ost'eop­ good nurses and it is easy to understand that not exceeding $100, or by imprisonment not less than athic physicians. From now on the key to it would be embarrassing and hurtful to their one month nor more than six months, or both. interests to have to recommend the services of success is thorough and persistent work on So.me such action is eminently necessary. These I each and every member of the House and a. "nurse" at twenty-five or thirty-five dollars a week or else explain to the patient that they despIcable characters who prey upon ignorance, Senate. The legislators are occupied with a credulity, and depravity have too long flaunted :nultitude of. duties and interests, to say noth­ could not have a "nurse" but must be satisfied with an "attendant." themselves before decency and waxed rich in so Ing of the tIme .devoted t~ "J?ractical politics" doing. They are a stench to the nostrils of integ­ and the protectIOn of theIr Interests in their The M. D.'s are not over particular about the rights and interests of others when they want to rity and should be suppressed. own bail!wick.. Many of them will not give Care should be taken, however, that this bill a~y conslde:at~on put through some legislative measure that they whatever to the osteopathic ~est is not so worded that it can be used to con· I b111 unless It IS forced upon their attention. think for their interests, but if anyone "steps on theIr toes," the air is filled with awful noises. found those who are endeavorihg to disseminate Many of them who would feel really inclined really helpful information for the education of toward the measure and favorable to its con­ the multitude who so sadly need knowledge and tentions if ~hey read it over, will never take McCORMACK REVEALS THE REAL advice on sexual life and functions. a. look at )t unless the words "Osteopathic ANIMUS. bl1l" ar'e so frequently dinned into their ears The Wisconsin State Board of Medical Ex­ ar:d put before their eyes by letter that they NIAGARA FALLS NOT SUFFERING Will .be vaccination. Reports have recently been circu­ have the impression that osteopaths a~d their by A. Umbrecht, attorney for the Wisconsin board at a meeting of the American Medical lated that Niagara Falls, far from being free friends don't amount to much when it comes Association held at Hotel La Salle, Febru­ from smallpox had an unproportionate amount. to political influence. They think that the ary 25th. It was stated that the purpose of This statement is attributed to Dr. W. A. Evans, M. D.'s and their friends who oppose this the proposed measure was to put an end to 0.£ Chicago. measure far outnumber us. We must show !he business of "quacks" and "fakirs" by mak­ In the Niagara Falls Gazette, for March 26th, them that not on~y are we not so badly outnunJ­ mg them liable for their mistakes. The bill Dr. ]. W. Hodge, of that city, in an open letter bered as they think, but that moreover we are would require, that the state issue a license to to t~e editor, boldly and categorically denounces ar: exceedingly active bunch and that our any person who passed an examination in the as lIes all statements to the effect that Niagara fnends are deadly in earnest and will deeply f~ndam~ntals of chemistry, anatomy, general Falls is suffering from a smallpox epidemic or resent unfavorable action on this bill. dIagnOSIs and hygiene, whatever might be his that it has an unproportionate number of small­ We want to appeal to the legislators it is or her theories concerning therapeutics. Fur­ pox cases. !rue: on the basis of their sense of right and th~rmore, an unlicens,ed person would be per­ As an illustration of the loose statements that JustIce, .by! we must not forget that a practi­ mItted to practice healing provided it was are circulated by the M. D.'s in their newspaper cal polItICIan, ~lways has his' "weather eye" made clear to the patient that he was I~Ot articles, this vigorous statement of facts by Dr. open to keep In good favor with the voters. licensed to do so. ' J. W. Hodge is well worth reading. Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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did not take an anesthetic, consequ'ently' the Kirksville to be Liberal Host-Wants to Show shoulder gave him a great deal of pain when it was set, but I will say he is now all right and as Osteopaths Biggest Time in History­ weIl as he has been for years. He is looking for­ ward to having every osteopath meet him here at the convention in August. Expenses Not Spared-Large I am in hopes the Chicago bunch will not only charter a car, but a train, and bring down the Fund Already Subscribed whole bunch.-H. M. Still. NTHUSIASM is a fine thing. It kindles the living and wasteful of opportunities for your own We must not disappoint the "Old Doctor" in blood in your veins and makes it course rap­ good and development. You will lose more than his anticipations concerning the convention. vVe Eidly. And it 'catches like wild fire, too, you gain, much as you may not realize it and must make it the biggest osteopathic homecoming that's why there's always "something doing" when much as you may want to act the miser and serve on record. Every living osteopath should be enthusiasm abounds and why nothing really great yourself and your interests only. willing to accord the "Old Doctor" the courtesy is ever accomplished without it. This is plain talk for the selfish and indifferent and consideration of being present at Kirksville On this premise, we predict that the A. O. A. • and the profession, unfortunately, has too many in August no matter what personal sacrifice it convention at Kirksville will be a great and glo­ of them. Too many who are willing to let the may involve. It will.be the last time that osteo­ rious success, for they have certainly already de­ work be done by others without giving appre­ paths will be asked to meet him in Kirksville, "eloped down there all kinds of enthusiasm for ciation or support. Too many who are ready and in all probability it will be the last oppor­ the proposition. The whole town is "for it," to let osteopathy be advanced and pushed to the tunity that many osteopaths will have of seeing head, heart and pocketbook. If every man, wom­ front in public attention by others without turn­ him. If you are not in Kirksville next August, an and child who gets to Kirksville next August ing a hand to assist, but yet reaping the benefit it will be something that you will live to regret. does not have a good time it won't be the fault of in their daily practice just the same. the Kirksville citizens. It is thoughtlessness oftentimes, brothers and A Fitting Reply to a Scandalous Kirksville is proud of osteopathy, as it has rea­ sisters! It is lack of understanding and apprecia­ son to be, and as this is likely to be the final tion of conditions and needs. Let us examine Article homecoming during the life of the "Old Doctor" ourselves and be sure we are not among the PARTICULARLY outrageous article ap­ the school-people and towns-people want to make guilty, and if we are, let us "wake up" and take peared in a recent number of the Journal it one of the great events in osteopathic profes­ a new, wider, saner view of things. Loyal­ A of the American Medical Association, ex­ sional history"-an occasion that will be long re­ hearted, enthusiastic-yes, even self-sacrificing, tolling the good work done by the "regular" membered and cherished by everyone claiming os­ effort to cooperate for the benefit of the whole, M. D.s in times of disaster such as the recent teopathic allegiance or affiliation. pays-pays a big dividend to the whole and to the' Omaha tornado and the Ohio Valley flood. The osteopathic arrangements committee and individual. The article referred disparagingly to osteo­ the program committee are working hard and This is a bed rock fact that won't budge and paths and physicians of other schools outside hand' in hand with the local people and 'even at can't be gotten around. the "regular" school, and implied that they this early date things have so far progressed that Its application to the present subject it this: were not active in the work of relief in such a splendid technical program is assured-with a you are wanted at Kirksville and your presence catastrophies. number of special important features-and unique will be a big help to others, but it will mean in­ The article appeared in the A. M. A. Joumal, and interesting social entertainment is guaranteed. finitely more to you, personally. The determina­ but it was evidently made a part of the news­ Now the question is, shall all this effort be ap­ tion to be loyal, the opening of mind and soul to paper propaganda of the "political clique," as preciated-appropriated-utilized to the completest high sentiment and fine enthusiasm cause mental it appeared either as an editorial without ref­ extent? and spiritual rejuvenation which alone is well erence or with an editorial introduction in To get the most out of it we must have the ,worth more than the price. Then there is the numerous newspapers throughout the Missis­ biggest possible' crowd. We want such a big joy of actual contact with those' interested in a sippi VaIley. Appearing as an independent crowd that we cannot really afford to have even common cause. There is inspiration and know­ editorial, it did not show up so badly of course a 'single "true blue" osteopath not present. But ledge to be gained from personal face to face re­ for the medical profession, but as a direct quo­ there will be some, of course, unavoidably pre­ lation and exchange of the experienc'es. The tech­ tation from their own official organ, its preju­ vented from attending. Therefore, it is all the nical program will constitute a post-graduate diced viewpoint and its poor taste are glaring more important that every'single individual who course of inestimable value. And even if you and conspicuous, In their wild anxiety to re­ can by any means get there, do so. differ with suggestions put forth, there is a won­ gain waning public confidence, the drug doc­ 'And for this' o'n'e occasion, whether you have derful broadening, strengthening effect from tors are doing a lot of things that are alienat­ ever done so before or, ever do so again, make measuring your ideas and convictions' with those ing them from the esteem and confidence of some sacrifice, if nec'essary, in order to show the of others. Go to the meeting with the spirit the public, but nothing quite so foolish and "Old Doctor" in his declining years the compli­ to help and be helped and it will yield a rich re­ hysterical as this has gone the rounds for ward. some time. ment of the greatest attendance ever recorded at Among other papers, the article appeared an osteopathic convention. Whether or not you To those who have made it a habit to attend in the Peoria Star, and Dr. G. R. Boyer of are an A. S. O. graduate makes no difference­ the national conventions, no word of urging to be that city .made such a suitable reply that we· if you claim to be an osteopath, you owe much, at the KirksviIle meeting is necessary. They print it herewith. If any editor in your com­ very much, to Andrew Taylor Still. know the value of these gatherings and they wiIl munity reprints this atrocious article from ,Some people profess to laugh at s'entiment, but appreciate the sentimental reasons that makes at­ the A. M. A. Journal, send him a copy of this s.entiment is one of the great moving forces of tendance this year so imperative. One thing, how­ reply by Dr. Boyer: life and the person or institution without it is ever, should not be forgotten, namely, the force Editor Peoria Star:-In the issue of April about half dead. Osteopaths should be proud of of example. If you are going, let it be known. 9th of the Star you quoted extensively from the sentiment that urges them to do honor to the Talk convention and plans for the convention an article in the Journal of the A 1Iterical~ M edi­ venerable founder of the science. It will be greatly journey to every osteopath you meet. If any cal 'Association, in which the virtues of the ~o the credit of the profession if this sentiment are luke warm "boost" hard for the conv'ention. medical practitioners are extolled in a most IS given full play on this occasion and publicly If you influence to go one only who was indiffer­ complimentary manner, while the practitioners ac:knowledged and witnessed by a "gathering to­ ent you have increased your contribution to the of all other schools or systems of healing are g~ther" at Kirksville in August the largest in the attendance ot~e hundred per cent. held up to ridicule in a way that is peculiarly history of osteopathy. Let nothing prevent your presence except an characteristic of the militant medical writer. . It can be done just as easily as not. If each emergency of life and death. The Osteopathic School of Medicine came mdividual will say to himself or herself now "I in for its full share of abuse and vituperation, will be there" and stick to it, the thing will be at a time, too, when the known facts make the done. The success of the undertaking depends on "Pappy" Still in Good Health and praise of the M. D. as ridiculous as is the the individltal. No one can make your decision Looking Foreward to a Big ridicule of the D. O. for you. Noone can compel you-no one can As a school and as individuals, we are glad blame YOlt. You are free to help or, retard as you Time at the Convention to accord full credit to the honest and sincere See fit. You in your o'wn heart know whether you in August members of the medical profession, and there are loyal or disloyal. Whether you have any care are thousahds of them, for the good and effi­ for the science and profession-any fine regard OME newspaper reports have stated that cient work done by them at such times of for high sentiment, or wfiether it is your own Dr: Andrew Taylor Still, of Kirksville was public disaster as the Omaha tornado or the pleasure, your own convenience, your own money­ S ,critically ill as the result of an accident. In Dayton deluge. making or money-saving, that counts with you. response to inquiry this letter was received: The public, in general, is willing to show, You can go to Eur,ope, or the mountains, or Kirksville, Mo., May 10, 1913. and does show due appreciation for all the sac­ the seashore, or stay at home if you like and let Dr. Harry S. Bunting: Dear Doctor:-Your ri.fices and self-denials made by them and their the convention and osteopathic enthusiasm and letter received and in reply will say that about a profession under such trying circumstances, sentiment "go to pot," but if you do, remember month ago Daddy got it fall which dislocated but in so doing it does not necessarily forfeit you are disloyal to that which gives you your his shoulder, and on account of his heart he the privilege of expressing its appreciation Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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for similar work done by the members of any In the issue of November 10th, 1906, George M. A Short Report on the Convention of the other school of practice, or by any other Gould, M. D., says, "At present osteopathy is in­ Spondylotherapy Society Held at Chicago, group of individuals, whenever conditions fluencing legislatures, and ignorantly but far more Ill., November 12-14, 1912. make such concerted action necessary. successfully than many of the profession (med­ The wonderful so-called new discoveries made by In every great calamity, that results in general ical) it is treating the millions of distorted or Dr. A. Abrams, of California, are: distress and suffering the osteopath who is worthy weakened and diseased backs and bodies of our First-Pressure or percussion, stimulus of a peripheral of the name, will be found in the front ranks, people; we neglect the study of the spinal column nerve, especially between the ribs or over the spinous process of the seventh cervical, reflexly stimulates the working side by side with the M. D. and all other utterly and wholly in the functional and beginning vagus showing the heart and contrating the aorta and good citizens in the endeavor to alleviate suffering stages of lateral curvature. Osteopathy is a prod­ also the blood vessels of the thyroid gland, and claimed and to restore health and happiness to the afflicted uct of our ,professional neglect and bigotry." that by this means exophthalmic goiter was easily re­ moved, and community. No class of citizens, according to Enough said, though it be half praise and half Second-That over stimulation produces inhibition of number, did more heroic or more praiseworthy scandal. A fair field and no favor. Let the sick the peripheral nerve, and the vagus returns to normal; work than the osteopaths at the great disaster man choose his own physician, and let each one therefore thirty seconds at a time was about as long as one could give the treatment. This was demon­ of San Francisco. The same is true of them in at all times do his full duty, whether he be an strated upon patients by taking pulse, skiagram of aorta their efforts to save lives from the perils of the M. D., a D. O. or a D. F.~G. R. Boyer, D.O., ~nd measuring size of goiter before and after stimula­ floot! and to bring order out of chaos and to re- Peoria, Ill. tion. Third-That by continuous pressure or percussion on o .1. establish sanitary conditions at Dayton, Ohio. the fifth dorsal spine one produces inhibition of the However fine the services rendered by the medi­ What the Osteopaths Did in Dayton constrictor nerve to the pylorus allowing dilatation of cal profession may be, we welcome honest com­ the pylorus and the emptying of the stomach (an ex­ parison with that done by the osteopathic pro­ Referring to the article in the A. M. A. Journal ac­ planation of the therapeutic and diagnostic value was cusing osteopaths of a lack of response in times of public made). fession. They and we are striving to accomplish disaster, I can say it is a fact that every osteopathic Fourth-That by light percussion on the seventh dorsal the same end, viz.: to help the affllicted and to physician in Dayton served on the Sanitation Committee spine the flow of gastric secretions is increased. relieve the suffering-only by different methods. (relief work) after the flood from nine to twelve days. Fifth-That by light tapping on the tenth dorsal spine None of them even went to their offices for two weeks. the pancreatic secretion is increased. In this work there is honor enough for all, and Every osteopath that had an automobile furnished it free Sixth-That percussion of first to fourth lumbar spines the high purpose of both professions is well for the use of the Sanitation Committee. Every os­ cured malaria. That quinine does not and never did worthy of public approbation and should be fos­ teopathic physician in the city worked side by side with cure malaria. M. Do's and dentists doing the world of work there was Seve'nth-Percussion of seventh cervical spine cures tered and not discouraged or ridiculed. to be done. One osteopath in particular worked heroicly diabetes by increasing vagus tone (various other feflexes We regret that the publicity given the extract on a committee that made a recordi in employing 200 men were demonstrated and specific centers claimed to be has made a reply necessary, but we feel that we to bury over 1,000 horses and this immense task was located). should enter a protest against the misrepresenta­ done in about four days. E.rcerpts from Papers ReOJd. I am sure that even the medical secretary Of the Board Dr. W. T .. Baird, of E1 'Paso, Texas, said ulcers at tions of some blatant medical nonentity, who has of Health in Dayton will admit that he had willing work- the openings of sublingual ducts (each side the frenum nothing else to do but to rush into print every ers among the osteopaths. ' of the tongue) were alw'lYs found in pertussis and by time he has a chance for some cheap notoriety. Incidently I may say that the M. Do's here do not fight the simple method of touching them up with pure phenol the osteopaths much andl a very good feeling prevails.­ the whooping cough is entirely cured inside of three For physicians as a class we have no other feel­ E. H. Cosner, D.O., Dayton, Ohio, April 16th. days. (He explained the phenomena of the paroxysms ing than that of profound respect. Medical physi­ on the theory that micro-organisms entered the ducts and cians are no better and no worse than the rest irritated nerve terminals that were connected with the same segment of the cord as supplied the heart and of us. As in every class of human beings, there A Splendid Demonstration of What aortic arch, causing their dilitation and pressure upon are good and bad men among them. They are Osteopathy Can Do for Babies the recurrent laryngeal nerve-which supplies the larynx no more nor less than human, and are actuated -and thus causing the paroxysm similar to an attack by the same motives,' moved by the same con~ ENCLOSE a post-card picture of the patient of Jacksonian Epilepsy.) He also gave a number of with' ,infantile atrophy, or '.marasmus, about case reports treated by the "freezing method" on tender siderations, and are subject to the same frailties spots along the spine and gave technique for some and and temptations as any other class of men. The I which ,you, publisped a short article some claimed marvelous cures in idiopathic neuralgia and true physician goes about his own business, doing months ago in THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. It numerous other affections. is self-explanatory. Am sorry I didn't get her Dr. Neiswanger, of Chicago, and Dr. A_ W. Herr, of the best he can, with nothing and no one to ex­ Cleveland, Ohio, elaborated upon the uses and limits ploit, while the other class is willing to exploit (the infant) photographed when she was so of electricity, both for therapeutic and dia~nostic pur­ his profession, his associates or the public when­ was'ted away, weight only six pounds at eight poses calling especial attention to the sinusOldal current months of age. The mother and grandparents and its action on involuntary muscle. Dr. Ireland, of ever he sees a 'chance for the acquisition of power Chillicothe, Ohio, read a paper on the possibilities of a whereby he may give vent to his vicious and un­ are the "delightedest" people on earth. They lesion of the atlas. He gave a very good definition of scrupulous principles, and the innocent and well­ stayed with the treatment and now they have a a lesion as understood by the osteopaths. In fact his healthy child. We treated the child five months. paper was founded on the reasoning of old and well meaning have to suffer for the sins of the gang. known osteopathic principles. The frequent and rather fulsome assurance giv­ Note especially what the mother says. Think Dr. E. H. Piatt, of Chicago, said "Spondylotherapy' en us by certain members of the medical profes­ of that gain (one ounce per day.) all through does not pretend to remove the cause of disease, con· teething, no days of serves no forces, but acts only as a whip to the tired sion,' that their organization is looking after all horse. But it saves from the osteopath and leaves us the people all the time, and the ease with which , standing still, nor with our dignity." Health and harmony, he said, can they wax eloquent about the sacredness of their loss in weight even only be maintained by a higher intelligence than the calling and the way they assume all the attributes .. conscious intellect, by "higher intelligence," referring to ~. when cutting stom- the autonomic nervous system and its supervision over of lofty altruism and Philanthrophy, irresistibly 0." ach ,and eye teeth. all of the vegetative functions of the body. (Yet we ~uggests that it would seem to be more the part Most babies go a agree with Dr. Abrams that as yet little was known about of modesty and sincerity to permit someone else the sympathetic nervous system.) He admitted that month or more with­ irritation of, a decayil)g tooth' may be responsible for to, pass around compliments of this ,kind. out any gain at that constitutional impairment, neuropathy or even insanity. Who ever heard of the members of the minis­ He told of stimulating respiration in a patient while terial, the legal or the merchants' association or time, you k now, under an anesthetic, by pressure on the internal sphincter even if they have of the rectum with the enthusiasm due a great and new of the dental or newspaper societies, or the mem­ discovery. bers of any other organization, drafting resolu­ been in the best of Earle Willard, D. 0" of Philadelphia, was on the tions as to what they will do in the event of some health all thei'r lives. program to explain the relation of osteopathy to spondylo­ Osteopathy is surely therapy but he did not appear. Many prominent and future disaster. No other organization that we leading medical men 'were ·present and se'emed as en­ know of has ever made such a display of eternal typified in that baby thusiastic as I can imagine the early osteopaths were solicitude for the welfare of the dear people. in its sup rem est over the same things twenty years ago before they dis­ Portrait of child treated by power. We have covered that it was not by stimulation or inhibition they Excellent! But what a 'contrast there is be­ Drs. Bowers for infantile assisted nature to the normal, but by removing the cause tween the ostensible and the real motive-the atrophy or maramus. had other b a b i e s of stimualtion and inhibition.-Don C. McCowan, D. O. flourish of hysteria-that inspires such actions. with this same afflic­ Such sham humanitarians only prostitute a noble tion that owe their lives to osteopathy-not in calling and are abhorred by every right-thinking our opinion only, but in that ,of the parents ~_tnllS man. ,' as well. And none of them but had been made In 'D.O. Land __ The osteopathic profession does not need nor worse by the attempted care of some "wise does it require any defense from an attack from guy" M. D.'s. This last was the hardest fight, such a source. It is more than willing to leave though, we have ever had to save a child.-Dr. Polk County (Des Moines) Iowa Meeting the question as to its standing to a fair-minded H. D. Bowel'S, Newberg, 9re. A regular meeting. of the Polk County Osteopathic As­ sociation was held April 11th in the offices of Dr. C. F. public, unbiased by professional bigotry. The 'Mother Says: Spring, Des Moine's, Iowa. Dr. A. E. Dewey gave a The public in general is too familiar with the paper on venereal disease's. achievements of the osteopath to make any apolo­ "Our same little girl that osteopathy put gies necessary for his existenc'e. It has a sincere the flesh on. Gains about one ounce per day. Bay County, Michigan, Meeting. Where is the anti-fat nerve? She is fat The Bay County, Michigan Osteopathic Association respect for his many and marvelous cures of held a bi-monthly meeting May 8th at the office of Dr. seemingly hopeless ills-his success in fields where enough! Nineteen months old now. This is John E.' Downing, Bay City. There was a clinic on other schools of medicine have failed. a dear little girl that we would not have only infantile paralysis followe~ by a general discussion. As you quoted from the A. M. A. Journal, and for Drs. H. D. -and Alice Bowers, D. O.'s. We all need her and all the time, to brighten up Osteopaths of Erie County, Pa.., Organize as it appears that nothing but good· can come The osteopaths of Erie county" Pennsylvania, have from its pages, we may' be pardoned if we indulge the home. If you don't believe this is Elva, gotten together and have formed an organization to be in the same wholesome privilege. ' come and see her." known as the Erie County Osteopathic Association, Dr. Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO 11

F. E. Avery, president; Dr. Elizabeth J. Marshall, vice­ ChIcago Meeting president,. and Dr. J. '?'!. Robinson, secJretary~treasurer, B;r~-&'N The regular monthly meeting of the Chicago Oste­ all of Ene.-J. W. Robmson, D.O., Sec y. Sphygmomanometer opathic Association was held May 1st at the Hote'! Beat Blood Preaaure Inatrument Made La Salle. The paper of the evening was delivered by Chicago A. S. O. Alumni Association Dr. W. D. McNary of Milwaukee on the subject, "Oste· Th~ Chicago A. S. O. Alumni Association held a regu­ apathy as a Cure for Neurasthenia." Officers we're lar meeting at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago, April 26th. elected, as follows: President, Dr. Fred Bischoff; vice­ A dinner was served. The subject for the evening was president, Dr. Agnes V. Landes; secretary, Dr. Nettie "Headache," Dr. Frank C. Farmer leading the discussion. M. Hurd; treasurer, Dr. Geo. H. Carpenter.-F. E. DaO'to.., D.O., Sec'y. Southeastern Michigan Meeting A regular meeting of the Southeastern Michigan Oste­ Dr. 'Urbain's Flood Experience. opathic Association was held April 8th at Detroit. Dr. Dr. V. P. Urbain, of Hamilton, Ohio, writes us that Paul C. Goodlove presented an interesting paper on while his home was high and dry and out of the flood, "First Aid to the Injured." Dr. I-larry Sullivan briefly he was caught in his office in the down town section reviewed the legislative situation in Michigan.-A1t1tlJ M. and had to stay there for three days and nights. He Drennan, D.O., Sec'y. did not hear from his family in any way in that time, and finally mad'e his escape at the risk of his life by Fox :River Valley Meeting. crossing the river in a rOw boat. Dr. Urbain says ,that The Fox River Valley Osteopathic Association held a although bu inc"55 and professional work is in a stat'e of regular meeting April 17th at Marinette, Wis. Papers $12.00 Pocket Siz_$15.00 Office Size chaos, he intends to stay and stick it out and start all .(; were read by Dr. E. W. Olds, of Marinette; Dr. H. R. over again. He says people of the city are showing a Bell, of Marinette; Dr. F. ·A. Wright of Fond du Lac, CHESTER W. ALBRIGHT CO. 807-8 c::~:.~n;:.~c~~:?Chlcogo wonderful amount of courage and determination. and Dr. E. W. Pickert, of Green Bay. The next meeting will be held at Appleton. Livening 'Up Interest in a State Organization. Dr. DeHa B. Caldwell, of Des Moines, Iowa, president Northwestern Ohio Meeting. Features and Facial Blemishea Corrected. of the Iowa Osteopathic Association, believes in keeping The Northwestern Ohio Osteopathic Society held its The well·known Dr. Pratt methods of facial surgery in close touch with the members of the associ'ation. She regular monthly meeting in the W. M. C. A. building, alter and correct deformed and unsightlyfeatures, both has used frequent letters for this purpose during her Toledo, April 17th. Dr. Carl P. McConnell, of Chicago, congenital and acquired; remove blemishes of the skin, two ye"ars' service as president of the association. She was the guest of the meeting and gave an interesting talk such as moles, birthmarks, warts and wrinkles; and says that while the expense has been quite an item, it on uTechnique," which was followedl by a general dis­ help unfortunates - tortured by over-sensitiveness has been more than balanced by the increased general cussion.-Daisy E. Washburn, D.O., Sec'y. about such facial handicaps-to gain peace of mind interest. More' than tWice as many practitioners replied and happiness. to her letter this year as did last year. This is unques­ Michigan Osteopathic Examinations in June Your referred patients will be cared for, Osteopaths. tionably the right spirit and method and we recommend Dr. Caldwell's plan to the officials of other state organ­ The next Michigan State Examination in Osteopathy DR. PRATT, FACE SPECIALIST, izations. i11 take place at the State Capitol Building, Lansing, 1122 Broadway 6 West Randolph St. une 18th, 19th, ·20th, inclusive. Anyone wishing to take New York Chicago nUnois Annual Meeting he examination at this time should make application to W. AUGUSTUS PRATT. B. S.. M. D. he secretary at once-Carrie C. ClaJSseu, D. 0./ Secretar), The annual meeting of the Illinois Osteopathic Associa­ ~ tion will be held June 7th at the Sherman House, Chi­ ichigan Board, Ann Arbor, Michigan. cago. The meeting will be called to order at 9 a. m., at which time Dr. E. Q. Thawley, of Peoria, president, will Missouri State Examination. give his address. This will be followed by report of The Missouri State Board of Osteopathic Examination secretary-treasurer, Dr. A. P. Kottler. The technical and Registration will be in session in Kirksville, June A POPULAR program so far arranged is: "Osteopathy as I See It," Ind, 3rd and 4th for the purpose of examining those ap- Dr. J. B. Littlejohn, Chicago; "Acute Diseases," Dr. E. icants for license who desire to present themselves for TREATING TABLE M. Browne, Galesburg; HReport on Special State Work," be_purpose of obtaining the right to practice osteopathy Dr. A. N. Ovens, Mason City; "Chicago College of Os­ . Missouri.-Jolm A. Bell, D.O., President; J. B. Cole, teopathy," Dr. Carl P. McConnell. Chicago; "Report of . 0., Secretary. Visit to Washington, D. C., for Congress of Hygiene," J Dr. Fred W. Gage, Chicago; "Theory of Osteopathic Treatment," Dr. Geo. M. Laughlin, Kirksville, Mo. Busi­ Dr. II. S •. Slaughter Gone to Europe ness session. Theatre party, 8 p. m. Dr. M. S. Slaughter, of Webb City, Mo., who was in­ jured when a street car struck his automobile, has gone CATALOGUE SHOWING Dayton District Society Elects 01ll.cers to Europe with Dr. George Still for a two and one-half The Dayton District Osteopathic Society held its reg­ 1lI0nths' trip. He is improving nicely. Mrs. Slaughter VARIOUS STYLES AND "lid son, Melville, Jr., will remain in Webb City during SAMPLES OF COVERS ular monthly meeting Thursday evening, May 8th, at the ~he doctor's absence. Dr. O. D. Baxter has charge of SENT ON REQUEST office of Dr. P. A. Greathouse, Schwind Bldg., Dayton. llis practice while he is away. There were present practitioners from Piqua, :::ipringfield, BEST FOLDING TABLES Xenia, Middletown, Franklin and otner neighboring ON THE MARKET, $6.00 towns. The meeting' was given over to a discussion of a&7 County, California, Osteopathic Association the experiences of different members in the f1ood~d dis­ The Bay County Osteopathic Association of Californi'a QUALITY, DURABILITY, NEATNESS tricts. Plans for extending aid to practitioners who ld its regular bi-monthly meeting at the office of Dr. suffered 1110st were considered. The officers elected were: rllest Sisson. Officers were elected as follows: Presi· DR. GEORGE T. HAYMAN. Maaufacturer. President, Dr. J. E. Hoskins, Piqua; vice-president, Dr. P. A. Greathouse, Dayton; secretary-treasurer, Dr. W. A. ClIt, Dr. J. Leroy Near; vice·president, Dr. H. F. Des­ 317 Mint Arcade Bldg., Philadelphia, PL E"u; secretary-treasurer, Dr. E. Bertella Ferguson. The Gravett, Dayton. The society adjourned for the Sum­ discussion of the evening was devoted to legislative mat­ mer months, the next meeting to be held the first Thurs­ ters.-E. Bertella Ferguson, D.O., Sec'y. day in September.-W. A. Gravett, D.O., Sec'".

Western Pennsylvania Meeting. • Dr. George D. Burr Not a Graduate Osteopath The annual meeting of the Western Pennsylvania Os­ Horning We are informed by Dr. H. F. Morse, of Wenatchee, teopathic Association was held April 19th at Pittsburgh. and also by Dr. W. T. Thomas, of Tacoma, Washington. Dr. R. Kendrick Smith, of Boston, was the principal that George D. Burr and Alice M. Burr, of Wenatchee, ~eaker of the evening. Officers elected were': President, Osteopathic Record whose advertising was referred to in the April number THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Dr. O. O. Bashline, of- Grove City; vice-president, Dr. of 3 are not graduate osteo· Clara Morrow, of Butler; secretary, Dr. Mary Compton, paths. They were refused license by the Washington of Pittsburgh; treasurer, Dr. Silas Dinsmore', of Sewick­ Card State Board of Medical Examiners in July, 1909, for lack ley. of educational qualifications, but the' State Supreme Court Clinical references and account status all so construed the osteopathic section of the law as to shown on one aide of card. Provides a entitle them to license under the two year practice clause. Manitoba Osteopathic Association II is not surprising, therefore, that these' people have so Osteopathic physicians of Winnipeg, Canada, got !o­ legal system of keeping accounts and simple little respect for or appreciation of osteopathy. Later I.ether .April 17th and organized an osteopathic assocIa­ method of recording clinical references and advertisements sent to us by Dr. Morse show that they tIon w,th officers as follows: President, Dr. Mary Cor­ historical data. have changed the name of their institution from the nelius; vice-president, Dr. J. Hailey Deeks; secretary, Dr. Sample card sent on request. Wenatchee Osteopathic Institute to the Wenatchee Health· G. Glenn Murphy; treasurer, Dr. J. A. McCabe. A atorium. profitable evening was spent discussing the affairs of the Ilro!ession and the association.-G. Glen Murphy, D.O., Prices delivered- Sec y. 100 Cards $1.25 Osteopath Claims Discovery of New Cell Food Dr. John S. Allison, of San Diego, California, has 250 Cards...... 2.25 announced the discovery, in collaboration with Dr. Fred New York City lllIeeting 500 Cards 4.00 N. Stern, of a new compound or cell fooo and tissue .A regular meeting of the Osteopathic Society of the 1000 Cards...... 7.50 builder. II is protected by a United States patent No. CIty of ew York was held at Murray Hill Hotel, April 48201. Dr. Alhson says of it: 19th. Dr. Arthur G. Hildreth, of St. Louis, Missouri, Send orders for United States to flFoda contains no opiates or stimulants; it is freely lave an address on "Correct or Scientific Treatment absorbed through the' skin where needed, but will not be Versus Hard, Rough or Long Treatment." Dr. Hildreth taken in where the tissues are not impoverished. This a~so gave a demonstration of technique. Eugene Chris­ gives it an added diagnostic value. It acts at the same tian, the food specialist, addre-ssed the society on the The Osteopathic PUblishing Co. time upon the .Ierve and muscle cells, buildin!1.' them up S!1bject, "The Hundred Percent Man-Mentally and Phy· 215 S. Market St., Chicago simultaneously. It is entirely harmless in its action, Slcally." containing nothing which cannot be safely taken into the stomach. The cells refuse to take more than they can Osteopath as City Physician assimilate." Surgical Operation This report comes from a California newspaper, but we Dr. D. W. Sperling, of Chadron, Nebraska, has been have asked, Dr. Allison to give us a direct report of his appointed city physician by the mayor, and the appoint­ Two doctors met for the first time at a reception. Both discovery. '!'

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MILLARD CLINICAL RECORD "SELF PRESERVATION'~ AND The law of nature that is of special interest to the busy osteopath. ACCOUNT CARD That heavy lifting, over work. and strain produce A GREAT AID TO MORE ACCURATE abnormal anatomical structure we all admit. 'AND SCIENTIFIC WORK That the practice of Osteopathy is hard work and a severe straJ.n on our body none will deny. Space provided for the usual twelve months' checking of treatments and collection. and for That any avocation that subjects our anatomy, almost any important clinical marking. especially our spine. to extra work and strain insidiously With red ink, one can readily note an inter­ lays the foundation for an early break-down in our gen­ costal lesion, a vertebral lesion, as all the ribs \ eral health and lowers our resistance to infectious dis­ and vertebr", are plainly shown. The visceral \ eases is a PHYSIOLOGICAL TRUTH. ptosic condition may easily be noted with red outline. A version or flexion may be indicated I OW DOCTOR, THE ONE I SURANCE by the mere outline of the organ; even Bell's I AGAINST SUCH A FATE, THAT IS FAR palsy or tic, laryngeal or bronchial affections I BETTER THAN ANY "OLD LINE COM- may be plainly noted, as the nerve connections are al1 included. The innominates in their I PANY," IS THE ,20TH CENTURY TREAT- various normal and abnonnal positions are in­ -;"'-/ING TABLE. dicated by straight and dotted lines. The . , It improves your efficiency. Why? Because you can sciatic nerve as it leaves the pelvic basin is give better treatments than before with less effort. The drawn in al1 three illustrations. , heavy lifting and strain of the older methods are done A time saver from the word "go". It is an away with. Your patients will appreciate it as you can accurate record, as the anatomical drawings ------:---_---.J give them most vigorous treatment without distress. You are correct in every detail. , will not dread to treat the upper dorsal nor the lumbar Price U.OO a hundred delivered anywhere sp~ne as the technique is so efficient and simple it will sur- in the United States. . pnse you. . The Osteopathic Publishing Co. Universal Joint IS a Great Aid In Diagnosis 215 S. ~arket Street Chicago Orders can now be fiJled without undue delay. Tables guaranteed in'every respect. "Betler scientific practice by means of ~h. u 500' WEST JEFFERSON better oHice syBtem McMANIS TABLE COMPANY KIRKSVILLE, Mo.

Dr. Wilfred A. Streeter, of Glasgow, Scotland, was a April 4th and 5th. Sixty-five of the profession were been prepared and a number from Washington and Idaho visitor to Boston recently and reports practice good in present. the land of the Highlander. wlB be present. Dr. Roberta Wimer-Ford of Seattle Dr. Fred E. Moore, of Portland, was a Seattle visitor Was~.,. w\!1 disc.uss "The Osteopathic Physi~ian. a Baby Dr. Julia J. Chase, of Portsmouth, N. H., received early in April. many congratulations at the Providence convention of SpeCIalIst. ThIS part of the work Dr. Ford has given The Washington State Osteopathic Association at its espec>al thought and will present to the osteopathic physi. ew England osteopaths for her plucky and successful annual me~ting in April, endorsed Dr. Leroy J. Walker, fight in the Supreme court of New Hampshire. cians of Oregon for the first time. Dr. W. E. Waldo of SunnySIde, and Dr. Aura B. Ford of Seattle and of Seattle, Wash., will give a paper on "Blood Pressure.'; Dr. J. O. and Dr. Blanche Sartwel1, of Salem, Mass., asked. the Governor to appoint them a~ members ~f the have opened, their office in Gloucester for the summer Dr. Waldo has been working up this subject for several Washmgton State Board of Medical Examiners.-Wimer­ months. Dr. G. S. Hoisington and Dr. J. A. 'van Brakle season. Ford, D.O., Cor. Cee'y. It has been whispered that Dr. Wilfred E. Harris, Will take up HTechnique in the Cervical Region" and president of the Massachuselts Col1ege of Osteopathy, "Res.e~rch in the Making" respectively. All osteopathic will take a long and much needed rest after the col1ege Dr. Caldwell's Letter to the Profe..ion of the phySICIans of Oregon and nearby states are invited and close's in. June.-George W. Good, D. O. State. urged to attend. The thought that permeated our last state meeting was Suffragette Lo'bbyist Includes Osteopathic that we are each personally interested in the business of Treatment in Expense Account bu,ilding a profession. That we had· outgrown our swad· An Unusual Theory Concerning cause of Diabetes. ,Dr. E. C. Crow, of Elkhart, Ind., cal1s our attention dlmg clothes, when self is th"l center of all things, and Dr. Daisy Pennock, of Plainview, Texas, readl a paper to the expense account submitted by Mrs. Elizabeth D. had re-ached that maturity where self receives its true at the Texas Ost!'opathic Association that met in Houston Christian, lobbyist for the Washington State Woman's comparative valuation. The question was not "How April 18th and 19th, on the "Cause of Diabetes MeBitus." Democratic Club. Mrs. Christian represented the club much ca!1 ~e m~ke," but rather, uHow can we develop She was of the opinion that diabetes was ca)Jsed by as lobbyist for a woman's suffrage measure and her ex· along sCIentIfic hnes. How can we give a better inter· some form of vampiriza.tio1t. This position seemed to', be pense is carefully itemized an'd is an unique document, pr.eta~ion"of oll.r scienc~ to the public, through its ao. sustained by data and clinical reports on the "ealt" and being perhaps the first of its kind in the political history phcatron. These questIOns have persisted through the temperme"t of the companion of the one afflicted with of the United States. In the statement appears an item year and the big brainy men and women in our profes­ diabetes. In the preparation of this paper most of the of $2 for osteopathic treatment. Commenting, Dr. Crow SlOn are working harmoniously in an effort to answer osteopaths of the State were asked for data, but few had says that it shows that osteopathy has its part to play in them. The enclosed program has been arranged to lay kept case reports on this phase of the subject. AB that the great movements of the day, woman suffrage included. special stress on these points, and, as good talent as the had or were able to produce reports of the condition Of Newspaper items referring to this expense account state nation affords will be here to assist us in solving these he.alth or temperament of the husband, wife or companion that the item for osteopathic treatment is unexplained, problems correctly. Come and get your share of what of the afflIcted, seemed to comply with the opinion .of but Dr. Crow says truly that the lobbyist undoubtedly the program offers as weB as help make this the largest Dr. Pennock. knew what was need~d and what was best for her. We and' best convention ever held by the grand old 1. O. A.­ She believed that there was a kind of demagnetization concur in this view, as osteopathy is undoubtedly a great Della. B: Caldwell, D.O., Pre'sident, Iowa Osteopathic or neutralization of the electric force or energy of the thinl! for those undergoing severe mental and physical ASSOCIation. ceBs of the body, probably caused by contact with an­ strain such as in political campaigns Or legislative fights. other individual. The force, energy or electric spark Iowa Annual Convention Thi. Week. gene'rating the flame of combustion by which sugar was Dr. pryette Talk. for Standardized Technic The fifteenth annual convention of the Iowa Osteopathic consumed in the cells, was absent. Tyson, Purdy and Association will be held in Des Moines, May 20th and Osler. were quoted as admitting that in some way, the , The regular monthly meeting of the Chicago Osteo­ body ceBs eIther lacked an affinity for or ability ,of p'athic Association was held April 3rd at the La Salle 21st. The program announced is as foBows: President's elaborating the sugar. ' Hotel: The attendance was large. Dr. H. H. address, Dr. DeBa B. CaldweB, Des Moines' "Section on Fryette gave an entertaining and instructive talk on Infectiou.s and .Cont~gi?us Di~eases.. " Dr. EBa Ray Gil· Technique. Considerable discussion followed his lecture mour, SIOUX CIty; Differential Diagnosis," Dr. George Indiana Osteopaths Eave Good Meeting and Take Ingledue, Sioux City; uTreatment," Dr. A. E. Hook. and much i.nteres.t was shown in this vital subject. Dr. Action on Independent Board. Fryette belIeves one of our greatest needs today is a Cherokee; "Sequelae," Dr. F. G. Cluett, Sioux City; standardized technique. This does not mean that indio H~ong Treatments vs. Short Treatments," Dr. A. G. The Indiana Osteopathic Association met at Hotel viduality should not, or cannot, be expressed in our Hildreth, St. Louis, Mp.; ."Atz,en's Special Technique'," Washington, Indianapolis, Saturday, May 3. The at­ treatment, but it does mean there is -decidedly too much Dr. C. B. Atzen, Omaha. Neb.; Ulnternal Secretions," Dr. C. W. Johnson, B. S., Dean Des Moines Still Col­ tendance was especiaBy good, and the program weB se­ hit or miss treatment at the expense of clean-cut methods. lected, which was as follows: HOsteopathy in Pediatrics," Members of the association manifested great interest in lege; "Section on· Public Health and Sanitation, Os­ teopathy and Public Health Measures," Dr. J. R. John­ Dr. K. L. Seaman, Fort Wayne; "Osteopathic Treatment the. new Chicago College of Osteopathy. Everyone is of Goiter," Dr. Lida K. Stewart, Carlisle; "Abbott Method actively engaged in making the new organization a son, Clinton; "The Liquor Traffic and Public Health" Dr. S. B. Miller, Cedar Rapids; "State Regulation ~f of Correcting Spinal Lesions," Dr. ABen B. Caine, marked success... All have agreed that this is the one 'Marion; "Care of the Spine After Correction of Lesions," solution of the factional differences in Illinois, and look Marriage on a Health Basis," Dr. A. C. Brown Council Bluffs; "Health Regulation in the Interest of the Med· Dr. F. A. Turfier, Rensselaer; "Treatment of Intestinal forward to a college' that will be a credit to the entire Impactions," Dr. Bert D. Coon, South Bend; "Effective ~steopathic fraternity.-F. E. Dayton, D.O., See'y. ical Trust," Dr. W. C. Burd, Cedar Rapids' "Quarantine and Disinfection Regulations," Dr. D. W.' Roberts, Des Oxygenation in Osteopathic Treatment;" Dr. Cbas. J. Moines. Blackman, Bluffton. There was considerahle discussion New. from Seattle relative to trying to obtain an Independent Board of Reg­ Drs. Ford, Wimer-Ford & Ford w~re hosts to the King istration and Examination, which finaBy resulted in the County (Seattle) Osteopathic Association for April.' The Oregon O.teopathic Association, Twelfth Annual resolution: program was devoted to the demonstrations of osteo· Meeting That the Legislative Committee be requested to draw pathic techni.que. Dr. J. T. Slaughter discussed diagnosis The twelfth annual meeting of the Oregon Osteop­ uf a biB asking for an independent osteopathic bo:u-d and correctlOn of lesions in the cervical and dorsal athic Association will be held June 13th and 14th, Hotel o registration and examination and embodying in the regions. Dr. A. B. Ford spoke on methods of reducing Multnomah, Portland. The annual Rose Festival will be bill a definition of osteopathy in order to get a legal lumbar and innominate lesions. during the week of June 9th to 14th and wiB afford rates interpretation of osteopathy. D.... L. A. Myers, of Vancouver, B. C., and Dr. Lutie of one and one·third fare for the roun.

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Osteopaths Give Expert Testimony in Oregon. who gives time and talents to the society adds to his own of his advisers. The mayor has contended that a health An item appeared in the Portland Journal of April 3rd efficiency. For every discussion in which the member board was unnecessary, while Dr. Tuckerman. secretary in reference to a suit against the public service corpora­ engages, for every paper he writes, the society pays him of the Cleveland' Academy of Medicine, has contended tion as follows: back ten-fold. The member gives his individual effort, that it was a necessity. The following was clipped from while the society imparts the combined wisdom and the morning Plain Dealer of March 25th: ''Two schools of medicine are expected to lock horns experience of all. The association stands for unity, "BATTLE TO RETAIN BOARD OF HEALTH-Dac­ in tbe personal injury suit of Eva J. Wigle against the harmony, ad·vancement. Here ideas are exchanged, in· tors Argue, but Charter Co",,,,issio..ers Fail to Reach 0rtland Railway Light and Power Company, taken up spiration is gained, new topics are' imbued, enthusiasm is DeC1·sion. 11 Circuit Judge McGinn's court. Mrs. Wigle was in­ begotten. It keeps the doctor 'up to date'; it makes him Ie 'The knight errant form of government has failed: ored when she fell in a Russell-Shaver car and claims more liberal, less selfish, more fraternal, less jealous, said' 1ayor Baker. 'One by one the side issue boards tthe fall was caused by the sudden start of the car. Dr. more tolerant, less conceited, more skillful and still more have passed away and turned over their departments to F. E. Moore and Dr. L. H. Holland, osteopaths, testified successful." All roads lead to Milwaukee-especially on officials elected by the people. The board of health is ~ tbe injuries she received and the company has called May 21st and 22nd.-L. H. Noordhoff, D.O., Ch",. Pre'ss the m~st unpopular agency we hav~ Health is no more leveral allopathic practitioners. Dr. Moore produced the Com_. mystenous than any other branch of government. Those Ikdeton of a woman on which he outlined the injuries arguing for the board tell us that people would rather received by Mrs. Wigle. She asks for $10,415 damages." Maryland Joint Meeting. die than live, that it requires some compulsory process to Referring to this, Dr. F. E. Moore writes us: "I took The Maryland Osteopathic Association held a joint separate a man from his germ. The best sanitary regula­ ~ Flack articulated skeleton into court and we" demon­ meeting with the Baltimore City Osteopathic Society on tions will come from the education of the people." ...ted to the jury what a sacro-iliac subluxation is. The Saturday, April 26th. The afternoon meeting was held The following was clipped from the same paper the lIIedical witnesses of course attempted to minimize the in the board of directors' room of the Fidelity building. morning following the appearance of the above: osteopathic diagnosis and one or two of the M. D.'s de­ The meeting was called to order by President Dr. Henry "NO HEALTH BOARD BY NEW CHARTER-Body clared the joint absolutely immovable. We had several A. McMains. The principal husiness transacted was A bolished by Vote of II to 4 of Commission at Niglat ..edical texts recognizing this lesion, but the court would hearing and adopting the report of the legislative com­ Session. 1I0t permit them to be introduced. Dr. Howland and I mittee, which in brief was that a bill be prepared to be "By a vote of 11 to 4 the city charter commission last lIlere1y examined the case, while Dr. W. A. Rogers, Dr. introduced at the next meeting of our state legislature, night decided against a board of health under the pro­ W. O. Flack and Dr. W. H. Arnold had treated the in January, 1914. The delegates to the A. O. A. con­ posed charter. E. M. Williams and Dr. J. E. Tuckerman, p,Went. vention in Kirksville, Mo., tllis summer are to be ap­ secretary of the Academy of Medicine, were the members pointed by the president. Dr. Grace Ramsay McMains of the charter commission to advocate the retention of Kansas Has a Successful Meeting was elected, chairman of a committee to arrange for Mary­ the board of health. Prof. A. R. Hatton presented many The twelfth annual meeting of the Kansa'S Osteopathic land's display in the Kirksville Osteopathic Parade, Au­ arguments against such a board." Association convened at Hutchinson, May 9th and 10th. gust 6th. After the business transactions, we enjoyed It is my opinion that this is a thorn in the side of the­ It was the best attended meeting we have had. The the privilege of hearing Dr. E. M. Downing, of York, political medical doctors. They have been having every­ p,rogram was good. Especially interesting addresses were: Pa., on subjects pertaining to the individual practition­ thing their way in Ohio for so long that it must sting to 'Technique," Dr. L. von H. Gerdine of Kirksville, Mo., ers' daily perplexities, and hriefly the doctor related his be rebuked by our little mayor. If this part of the char­ "Obstetrics," Dr. George J. Conley of Kansas City, Mo., experiences and successes with the Abbott methods. Dr. ter only carries at the election of acceptance the people aitd "Rib Lesions, Results and Technique," by Dr. J. W. C. F. Winbigler, of Washington, D. C., gave a paper ,on wil,l in a measure be out from under the dominatlt1g Hofsess of Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Gerdine also gave a "Psycho-Therapeutics," and he made the point clear that power of the "regulars."-P. E. Roscoe, D.O., Cleveland, public lecture in the evening which was fine, but the we all use the psychic principal to a certain degree, but Ohio. crowd was small as the weather man would not hold off that psycho-therapeutics might well be adopted by all os­ and it began to rain at 7:30 and kept it up for an bour teopaths and made the most of, and in no wise affect or so. We were all pleased with the report of the Our standing as lesion osteopaths. The papers of both legislative committee, and we are proud that our efforts Drs. Downing and WilJbigler were greatly appreciated. were successful and that we now have an independent The evening session was held in a banquet room of the board of osteopathic examination and registration [that Hotel Rennert. Dr. Henry A. McMains presided as is, we will have as soon as the governor appoints them. toastmaster. The speakers of the evening were: Rev. E. He bas in his possession the names sele'cted by the associa­ B. Bagby, on "The Concern We Represent"; Dr. E. M. tion and no doubt the appointments will have been made Downing gave a status of the legal difficulties and ac­ bY the time this is in print.] The address of welcome for complishments in Pennsylvania; Dr. C. F. Winbigler, on &lie convention was made by City Attorney Walter Jones "Sanitarium Advantages," and Hon. L. ]. McCormick and responded to by Dr. P. W. Gibson of Winfield. The on HState Legislation." In speaking from his experience ..&icers elected were: President, Dr. W. M. Koons Her­ in the past with subjects pertaining to the benefit of the June Osteopathic Health a Good ington; vice-president, Dr. Josephine A. Trabus,' Pitts­ public, Mr. McCormick thought that we ought not to burg; secretary-treasurer, Dr. G. B. Wolf, Ottawa. Trus­ lose any time in submitting our question to the legis­ Summer Number-Light Instruc­ tees, Dr. J. L. McClanahan, Paola; C. E. Hulett Topeka lators in the form of a bill which will give to us legal ~~~;>r. T. E. Childress, Osage City.-G. B. Woif, D.O.: recognition. The speakers were all quite interesting, and tive Articles Touching Subjects the meeting proved a very great benefit to all in at­ tendance.-H. D. Hurlock, D.O., Sec. of Present Popular Interest King County, Seattle, Association Has Fine :Record. Jrews Jrot" from Oregon T has been truly said that the pleasure of Seattle has maintained a good strong active local Dr. Otis F. Akin, Dr. Luther H. Howland, Dr. Kath­ reading is promoted as much or more by osteopathic organization. during the past eight years, with erine Myers and Dr. F. E. Moore, of Portland, are., at­ I the grace, and perspicuity of the language regular monthly meet1l1gs, valuable programs and a tended the. thirteenth annual meeting of the Washing­ as by the subject matter itself. Iplendid spirit prevailing. Be~ides that, we have a quiz ton Osteopathic' Association, April 4th and 5th. The cluh that meets every Friday night during four months Washington association moved to co-operate with the os­ The moral of this is: If we want people of the year.' We have kept our organization wholly out teopathic association of Oregon in securing the American to read' about osteopathy we must present of the social side, with the exception of one or two card Osteopathic Convention for Portland in 1915. Oregon our popular literature in lucid, attractive, parties when wives and husbands of doctors were invited, wants to entertain the osteopathic physicians and are at graceful style of language. If we make our and with informal little office chats. At our last state this early date working for the interest of the 1915 meeting, practically all our local members were in attend­ guests. ' style appropriate, and pleasing, people will be ance. We have planned our progress a year in advance The Portland Osteopathic Association are having their led to read for the pleasure of reading, if for and given each member a copy and found that the regular monthly meetings and presenting excellent pro­ no other interest at first. meetings were inspiring throughout. We have more grams. At the April meeting held at Dr. R. B. North­ than gained in professional spirit and standing, what we rup's office, Dr. L. H. Howland' presented an able paper The June number of Osteopathic Health is ap­ have lost by declining calls and appointments, that were on the cervicals and demonstrated the technique. propriate in style and character to the season necessary in order to keep the hours open for the meet­ During the last month a number of the Oregon os­ of the year. Its a "newsy" number with a ings, We have long since passed the experimental stage teopathic physicians have spoken before several different lot of appeal to wide general interests. Take and kno·w these meetings to be practical, valuable, suc­ gatherings. Dr. David D. Young addressed the students cessful. Seventy-five per cent of our membership is an of McMinnville College at their weekly meeting, using "The Business of Breaking Oneself Down"­ average attendance at monthly meetings and qualifica· for his subject "Osteopathy." Dr. Katherine Myers, of good title isn't it?-arouses curiosity right at tions are same as for National Association. At different Portland, read a paper on "Social Hygiene from a Physi­ the start! Its a good, common-sense talk on times we have had an Osteopathic "Voman's Club that cian's Standpoint," before the Woman's Club of Forest atudied obstetrics and children's diseases and a Men's Grove. In the afternoon of the same day she spoke to a subject everybody is hearing about in these Study and Quiz Club, but at no time has the King the Forest Grove High school girls on "Health." Dr. days of rush and specialization. Thousands ~ounty Osteopathic Association waned or missed a meet­ Elizabeth Lane-Howells, of Corvallis, addressed the girls upon thousands are anxious on this subject Ing because of these. We have our secretary's card of Waldo Hall, Oregon Agriculture CoIlege, Corvallis, at a announcement, printed in large quantities and he fills recent open session, her subject being "A Little Knowledge and want to know about measures of protec­ in the special program and posts each month. Osteo­ Is Dangerous." Dr. E. B. Haslop, of Portland, was the tion and relief. Closely related is the article paths from adjoining counties came so often that we speaker of the evening at the Montavilla Business Men's "Stamp Out Nervousness by Physical Culture changed our constitution to admit them to membership Club this month. He devoted his time to discussion and Plan" and you can judge the extent of popular and we frequently have with us "shining lights" in the demonstration of "Diagnosis in Reference to Disease." profession who are traveling throughout the west.­ ,using a Fryette spine for demonstration. interest when the Associated Press thinks it Roberta Winnie Ford, D.O., Corresponding Secretary. Dr. Lillian Baker, of Portland, are., will spend the worthy of a dispatch. The article cleverly month of May on a visit to the central states, stopping links this popular interest in physical culture Wi.couin Annual Meeting at Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis and Kansas City. F. S. Myers, Esq., has been appointed postmaster of right up with osteopathy and focuses atten­ The fifteenth annual meeting of the Wisconsin State Portland" are., for four years at a salary of $6,000 a tion on the important fact that many spines Osteopathic Association will be held in· Milwaukee, May year. Mr. Myers was private secretary to U. S. Senator llat and 22nd. Negotiations are pending to secure Dr. Harry Lane and a brother of Dr. Katherine Myers of that are not in proper condition can be put Frank C. Farmer of Chicago as our "headliner" to dem­ Portland. "right" only by osteopathic manipulation and onstrate diagnosis and technique. An effort is being A. P. Howells, of Corvallis, spent a day in Portland treatment. See how easily the reader is led made to present an intensely practical program-a pro­ the guest of Dr. F .• E. Moore. from the more or less familiar subjects of gram of progressive osteopathy befitting this thoroughly Dr. Agnes N. Browne, of Portland, has recently been progressive state. Wisconsin osteopaths believe in utiliz­ elected president of the Oregon Cat Association. Dr. gymnasium work and physical culture to the Ing "home talent," and the following members will be on Browne is a great cat fancier. less underst-.Jod osteopathy, and als() how a the program: Drs. Bond, Purdy, McIntyre, E. R. Smith, JorrlS, Gage, Culbertson and aIds. Some of the subjects fundamental truth is emphasized. to be discussed are Purulent Pleurisy, Cystic Ovarian Cleveland Charter Commission Decides Against "Do You Work With ·Dul.1 Tools?" sug­ Tumor, Post·Operative Treatment of Typhoid, Eugenics, Board of Health. gests mechanics, does it not? It talks about Menstrual Disorders, Obstetrics, and Osteopathic Surgery. Th'~re has veen a very lively tussle between the right the body mechanism in a rather original way, A strong hint has been given concerning a sightseeing "ay and the "medical way" in this city during the last tour by auto. The "evening dinner at the Cluh" gives f"w wed:s. At an election last fall, the people of this comparing the various organs of the body to promise of gastronomic satisfaction. Thus will business c ty expo 'essed' themselves as wishing their city to be tools, specially constructed for special work. be properly seasoned with pleasure to the mutual profit g lVeJ·nl.... in the future under a charter~ A commission The public is hearing a good deal these days of all. Concerning Osteopathic Fraternalism Dr. J. F. .,as e"~c 'ed to draft such a charter. Our distinguished Spannhurst says: "The good derived' from membership r ,ayt'r i: one of those selected. The "tussle" h'as been about operations for adenoids. A peculiar in a society is what the members make it. The member 1 ~tw ,e I the medical fraternity and the mayor and a few after effect from such an operation is reported Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

14 in "Chronic Suppurating Ears." It's a timely About ~pecial Editions for Women topic and will attract attention. Two points Money refunded in any case of drug, ·are made clear; first, osteopathic treatment is drink, or tobacco habit the Antidotal Should We or Not Have Frank unusually effective for diseases of the organs .of the special senses, and second, conditions Treatment fails on. And no one has Discussions ? needing osteopathic treatment do not "clear asked the money back. HE. ~pril issue of Osteopathic Health, s~ecial .up" of themselves. Specific adjustment is Address ANTIDOTAL TREATMENT . edition for women, has been very highly necessary before· nature can restore normal 904 North 22nd Street, --- ST. LOUIS, MO. T praised. It is, in our own opinion, on'e of functioning. the. best woman's numbers we have ever produced. Mothers and fathers will read with interest It IS plain and common sense, and yet in literary the story of the boy without a voice. How the style it is delicate, tactful, and in good taste. It ·trouble was overcome is cleverly told in stands for progressive ideas, and high ideals. "Osteopathy Restored a Lost Voice." It is Osteopath Coats Nevertheless, there are some in the profession 'just such instances as this that have awakened Sold on a who have thought it was too outspoken. One first interest in osteopathy with thousands of GUARANTEE man wrote us quite frankly and freely about it people. Let the story be known! Any per­ of Perfect Satisfaction and at some length. He admitted the number son who desires to do so will be permitted to or Money Refunded was a good one and that everything that was said verify the facts. in it was true, but a portion of his letter runs Are many of your patients easily alarmed Our guarantee covers everything; qual i t Y, something as follows: "about their kidneys"? Probably so, and no Workmaoship, Fit and wonder considering the broadcast advertising Style. You take no risk. I was a little timid about using the April number of of "kidney pills" with the familiar picture of Osteop(J)thic, H eaJth as a starter for you make reference All materials thorough. to woman's troubles and gonorrhea.. If the husband of 'a crippled, groaning, bent-up figure. There ly ahrunk and all colors any woman I sent this to saw it, I might be flogged at is a lot of common-sense advice crowded into fBBt. any time. The statements you make on this subject are We make all true, but when one is going after business, and ex~ .four short paragraphs in the article "Kidney pects the husband to pay the bill for his wife's treatment Diseases Not Associated with Lumbago." An­ 25 and especially if his past errorS are responsihle for th~ other good, short article giving advice that wife's condition and when the article in Osteopathic Health may be the first time that a woman has had her needs to be constantly reiterated is "Are You Different eye·s openedl on this subject, there surely is going to be Fooling Yourself About Constipation?" trouble in the family. A right-up-to-the-minute article of popular Styles I have heard -nothing but praise for the majority of the interest is "Medical Officer Decries the Drug in over 40 selected issues of your magazine, but on tbe April number I had patterns. heard at least a dozen pblsicians comment adversely on Delusion." It strikes two notes of special in­ this statement that I referred to. It may De well enough terest. Its apropos the much heralded Fried­ Express charges for a woman to read these kind of articles in a book or mann tuberculosis cure, which is being dis­ prepaid to all points magazine, but wheI}. it appears in a magazine sent to her 'yith ~he imprint of her physician, the fact may be cussed in every newspaper, and it vividly re­ especIally .,mpressed upon her memory, and she may call veals how completely even the "drug doctors" Samples and instruc­ the attenllon of her husband to the matter. tions for meBBUfing sent are "going back" on the old drug system. Dr. FREE. .You say there is an organization that attempts to deal Hurty's declaration came as a kind of bomb· Style 18. WIth. the questIOn. Well, let the proper organization ~'drug" puhhsh the ne·cessary articles. Don't let such articles shell in the camp of the "stand patters" come from the physician of the mother of a family to the and it cannot help but make a deep impres­ father, the man who pays the bills. s\on on the public mind. M. WeissEeld MEg. Co. We believe the position taken in the April Some people would find this statement by 253 "F" Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Hurty as mentally staggering as if some­ NOTICE. We have no htanchee aod are not connected with any number of O-steopathic Health is absolutely right, other firm. Patrons who give orders to our agents should see and the osteopathic physician who circulates it one convincingly attacked the very founda­ that the order goes to us. tion principle of their religion, but new hope will make a dozen friends where he makes one and new light is offered in "Discarding Drugs enemy. If there is any evidence to show that we Does not Leave Mankind Despairing" and it are wrong in this, we should like to know about will lead many to an investigation into, and it. However, we are publishing a magazine to acceptance of,. the common-sense, rational advance the interests of the profession, and if philosophy of osteopathy. ' The Pacific in the opinion of those who wish to use the To the person whose interest has been thus magazine, such references as appear in the April quickened "How the Osteopath Became the number are hurtful and embarrassing to the Family Doctor" will bring a further sense of College of physician distributing them, we are open to change satisfaction and desire for more information our policy, although our opinion as to what is ~ecause it shows that osteopathy has prove~ the right kind of advice to give the laity in this· Itself a complete system equally efficient in connection may not be changed. Let us have some Osteopathy reports concerning expressions from the laity on acute cases as well as for stubborn old chronic (INCORPORATED) conditions. the April number of Osteopathic Health. . Tak!ng. it from cover to cover, this June LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA Issue I? Just fl;lll of bright! entertaining, in­ Member of Associated Colleges of Osteopathy .formatlve readmg. Open It where you like Established 1896. • Brief Comments Fromthe Profession you will stri~e s?m~th!ng that at once pre­ THREE YEARS' COURSE of STUDY I used OsteopaJhic Health to such good advantage a sents a pressmg mVltation to read. Nothing few years ago that I am still enjoying the benefits of that sombre or heavy about it. It is a summer This college has long stood for thorough campaign and am doing all the work I can possibly attend number for a summer month-cheerful and to, in fact I really need a rest.-Dr. Chas. A. Wolfe. optimisti.c. Your. patients and prospective pa­ and practical professional training. It Chillicothe, Mo., May 7th. tients will read It gladly if you give them a asks the favorable consideration of such ·.. W~ do.n~ The May number of Osteopathic Health reads good and chance. have our part, the rest is up men and women as wish to basetheir prac­ is good.-Dr. L. R. Bensen. New Rochelle, N. Y., May ~o .you. Will you utilize a "good thing" when tice of Osteopathy upon a thoroughly 6th. ~t IS prepared for you? Will you help "Fush scientific foundation. ·.. It along"? The edition is off the press and Kindly forward me 100 copies May number Osteopathic ready to deliver. If you don't get a sample Heallh. It is an excellent one and I have not seen any­ Thirty Instructors'and Lecturers. thing like it since I have been in practice. I have cases copy you can have one for the asking. -an assortment of cases-to fit the contents of this num­ Well Equipped Chemical, Physiological. Histological. ber, and it is something that I have long wished for.­ RALPH ARNOLD, Bacteriological and Anatomical Laboratories. Dr. Arthur Ward Kitchell, Newark, N. J., April 30th. Assistant Manager, Clinical Advantages Unsurpassed. . • ** THE OSTEOPATHIC PUBI.JSHING COMPANY Please send me 200 eopies of Osteopathic Health for 215 S. Market street, Chica~o. Work throughout based upon Laboratory Methods. May. The April issue was a winner.-Dr. J. Meek Faculty composed of Specialists In Sheir several lines Wolfe, Bristol, Va., April 29th. who have had .Wide Experience in Teaching. . ·.. There is some class to the May number of Osteopathic l:Xcellenf: Opportunities are offered for Post Graduate HeaJth, to say nothing of other numbers. Please send The Osteopathy Club Work. me 75 extra copies.-D".. Joh.. F. Peck, Kankakee, Ill., April 30th. (For the Laity) Por CCltalogue or Purtber Information Address ·.. T~is I think the April number of Osteopathic Health thc is a new plan for developing osteopathic woman's edition, is a perfect gem of artisti'c beauty' and sentiment.. Provides another means of utilizing fc. A.Whiting, Sc.D.~ D.O. conforms to my ideas entirely-Dr. Sarah F Pugh the enthusiasm and good will of satisfied patients. Fresno, Cal., April 25th. . , Th~y want to help promote osteopathy-let them Chairman of the Fac:ulty •*• do It-:-enco~m~ge them. Write for details. Mem­ »al, St and MIssion Road. LOS ANGELES. CAL. The May number of Osteopathic Health is chock full of good stulf.-Dr. Chas. H. De Jardine, Ft. William, bership unlimited. The "more the merrier." --~----_.. Ont., Canada, May 1st. ' Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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The May number of Osteopathic Health is too good to Dr. Warren H. Judd, formerly of Meriden, Connecticut, Jet pass. Enclosed please find $4.00 for which please send PROFESSIONAL CARDS has located at Phoenix, Arizona, with offices at 206-207 1Il~ a supply.-Dr. Herbert S. Beckler, Staunton, Va., National Bank of Arizona building, and has recently )4IY 12th. *** announced the holding of free clinics at the W. C. T. U. buildmg on Thursday evening of each week. The clinic Find enclosed order for 200 copies Osteopathic Health, R. Kendrick Smith, D. O. Osteopath and ortho­ is for the benefit of people unable to pay for treatment. )4IY issue. This is a number that will sure be a winner Dr. RIley D. Moore, of Grand Junction, Colorado, gave lIIlong the laity, because you take up several diseases pedic surgeon. Hospital accommodations for out of a public lecture, April 11th, on "The Life and Customs of which are in every vicinity and which the average person the Eskimo." Over two hundred people heard the ad­ ~ not know we handle. You also not only say that town cases. 19 Arlington Street, Boston. dress, and it was described as one of the most interesting we handle them successfully, but you say why we handle lectures ever delivered in the city. them so succ'essfully, and in such a manner that a child Dr. R. W. E. Newton, of Clay Center, Nebraska, April could understand.-Dr. R. M. Wolf, Big Timber, Mont., 10th addressed the Research Society of the Congrega­ »IY 5th. tional church on the subject, "Osteopathy." At the con· Dr. W. F. Traughher. Physician, Surgeon anJ. clusion of the address there was a spirited discussion and I want to congratulate you on the artistic appearance Osteopath. 317-19 Consolidated Realty Building many questions were asked and answered. of the April number of Osteopathic Health. The text, Dr. Lizzie O. Griggs, of Harvey, Ill., has announced too is all that could be desired.-Dr. J. C. Howell, Los Angeles. that she has given up her office in Wheaton and now Or18ndo, Florida, April 14th. practices in suite 906, Stewart building, 108 N. State *** street, Chicago, Wednesdays and Saturdays of each week. The April issue of Osteopathic Health was surely a Dr. George H. Carpenter and Dr. Fannie E. Carpenter, "peach."-Dr. H. Raindge, Washington, Mo., May 7th. Dr. W. W. Vanderhurgh. Dr. Rose Vanderhurgh of Chicago, have removed' from the Trqde building and *** are now practicing in suite 1105 Goddard building, 27 E. Please send me 50 more copies May number Osteop­ 608 Elkan Gunst Building \.1onroe street. /II1Nc Hea"th. It is truly osteopathic all the way thr.Pugh. Dr. John C. Groenewoud, of Chicago, has removed from -Dr. George Washington Moore, Phila., Pa., May 10th. San Francisco, California the Trude building to ,mite 500 Powers building, 37 S. Wabash avenue'. He will practice at this office mornings and at his residence office, 1339 E. 47th street, after· noons and evenings. Do You Advertise Osteopathic Health? Dr. Cyrus C. Klumph, of Chicago, has announced the Dr. Murray Graves. Osteopathic Physician. 209 opening of his new offices at suite 1204 Goddard' build· Do you try to make the public, outside of your ing, southwest corner of Monroe street and Wabash ave­ friends and patients, familiar with Osteopathic Symes Bu,ilding, Denver, Colorado. Special nue. attention given to referred cases. Dr. Wesley M. Barrett, of Reading, Pa., spent a very Health? Send for our subscription letters to the pleasant visit at the office of The Osteopathic Publishing laity. These letters do not solicit patients or Company, May 8th. He is taking a temporary rest from patronage for you, but call attention to Osteo­ practice and was visiting Chicago on business. Dr. Annette Beckwith, of Raton, New Mexico, is now pathic Health and Osteopathy. A good form of Dr. Frederick- H. Williams. The office tr~atment located at Roswell, New Mexico. publicity, and entirely unobj ectionable. Dr. Helen D. Valens, formerly of Tecumseh, Michigan, of rectal diseases a specialty. 19 Arlington St., is now Helen D. Valens-McArthur and is located at Boston. Swift Current, Sask., Canada. She married Dr. Charle's McArthur, who is a graduate of the medical department of the University of Illinois, Chicago, and who is prac­ Five Hundred New Clocks to be ticing as a surgeon. Dr. McArthur tells us that this is Dr. George Milton Smith. Mt. Clemens, Mich. a part of the plan of the medics to eliminate the osteo­ Distributed to Subscribers path, but she' furthe'r says that although she had not for "The O. P." 12 Years Practice at Present Location. Specialty, intended to engage in active practice, the demand for osteopathy was found so great at Swift Current that she E have five hundred new clocks to be Rheumatism and Nervous Diseases. is deep in the work, so it seems that after all osteopathy is not suppre'ssed so very much. We wish Dr. McArthur given away in connection with subscrip­ much success and happiness in her new field. W, tions for THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. Dr. Harriet A. Whitehead, of Wausau, Wisconsin, was It is a good time piece in a nice brass case with recently elected president of the Ladies' Literary Club of Dr. J. David Glover Osteopathic Physician that city, an organization of about 150 of the most prom­ an appropriate legend in etched letters. reading 615 American National Bank Building inent women of the town. "All the Year Round, Osteopathic Health." Dr. C. E. Bennett, of, Pensacola, Florida, died March We want to clean up this supply of clocks in San Diego, California 20th of Bright's disease. Dr. Bennett discontinued his practice at Pensacola January .15th and went to Owens­ a hurry and we offer them at the following terms: boro, Kentucky, where he hoped to rest and regain his One clock and a year's subscription to THE health, but immediately after his retirement from prac· OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN, $1.75; one clock and a Dr. Joseph Henry Sullivan. Office estahlished 1894. tice his health began to fail rapidly. He had' been a two years' subscription to THE OSTEOPATHIC sufferer from Bright's disease for several years and at Hou!~,) various times it had been necessary for him to give up PHYSICIAN, $2.10. Goddard Bldg., (adjoining Palmer Wahash practice for short intervals. Mrs. Bennett is now making If her home at Owensboro, Kentucky, with he'r mother and The clock is guaranteed. it does not arrive Ave. and Monroe St., Chicago, after May 1st. brother, Dr. A. S. Yewell. . in good condition you can send it back and we Dr. Lamont ·H. Fisher has just completed a course in will send you a new one. If it does not run cor­ the University and Bellevue Hospital Medical College in recty the same offer holds good; send it back and New York City and has located for practice at 45 G. A.·Townsend, D.O., M. D. Physician and Hardenbrook avenue, Jamaica, New York. a new one will be forwarded immediately with­ Dr. William M. Smiley, of Albany, New York, has out question. Surgeon. Chico Hot Springs, Montana. Special announced the removal of his offices from 213 State street to 136 Washington avenue. A neat ornament for office desk or reception attention to surgical cases. Dr. W. E. Atkins, formerly of Bloomington, Illinois, is and treating room tables. located at Danville, Illinois, with offices at 206 Adams This is our last offer of clocks so get wh{lt building. Reference was made in the last number of THE OSTEO. you want now. Dr. D. C. Farmer Osteopathic Physician PATHIC PHYSICIAN to the connection of Dr. Joseph Fer· THE OSTEOPATHIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, guson with the Middletown Sanitarium of Middletown, '215 S. Market St., Chicago. 802 Elkan Gunst Building New York. Dr. W. W. Micks of Middletown having been co-operating with the sanitarium for a number of San Francisco, California years, a wrong impression may have been conveyed. We desire to say therefore that the Middletown Sanitarium has the services of both Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Micks, Dr. W. H. Bedwell, formerly of Mankato, Minn., has Dr. Micks being still visiting osteopathic physician for _R_e~_'J_on_al--=U changed his location to Albert Lea, Minn., having pur- the sanitarium as he has been during the past six years. m'"---. chased the practice of Dr. Edgar F. Worsley. .. Dr. Elmer W. Carter, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, has Dr. Arthur H. Tuttle of Chicago has opened new of­ removed his office from the Simonds & Adams build'ng fices at suite 1304 Champlain building, 8 N. State street. to 82 Main street. Dr. W. O. Pool of Fairfield, Iowa, is laid, up with a Dr. Ernest S. Powell, A. S. 0., 1909, and Dr. Eugene Dr. M. W. Bailey, of Denver, Colorado, has removed badly broken leg. Dr. Pool and his wife and two little E. Raynor, A. S. 0., January, 1913, are now associated from the Temple Court building to suite 402, Mack lOna were out driving Sunday afternoon, April 27th, and in partnership with Dr. J. B. Bemis, New York Life building. when about to return home, the horse whirled suddenly building, St. Paul, Minn. Dr. Raynor has been in charge Dr. Edgar S. Comstock has removed from 202 Trude aDd tltrew the occupants out, Dr. Pool suffering a broken of the practice of Dr. Conklin" at Battle Creek, Mich., building to 1202-3 Goddard building, Chicago. Jea•. but the "thers escaping with minor scratches and during the illness of Dr. Conklin, but will soon be at Dr. Charles O. Van Arsd"le, of Chicago, has changed briilaes. Liberty to join Drs. Bemis and Powell at St. Paul. his. office from 202 Trude building to 1202·3 Goddard Dr. C. T. Ray and Dr. Lillian Ray, formerly of AI­ Dr. E. P. Ireland, formerly of Aurora, Neb., has 10' building. bu~uerque, New Mex., and Goodland, Kan., have located cated at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canad.a, with offices at 919 Dr. G. Edward Maxwell, formerly of 600 Kesner at St. Francis, Kan. Somerset building. building, Chicago, is now located at 1202-3 Goddard Dr. S. e;:.,rtrude Crandell, Des Moines Still College The Commercial Appeal of Memphis, Tennessee, in building. 1912 graduate, has located at Pocohontas, .Iowa. She has their Sunday edition for May 4th, frinted a nice two Dr. S. 1. Wyland, of Santa Rosa, California, takes a JlIlrchased property, and expects to be in her residence column portrait of Dr. H. Viehe, 0 Memphis, and an great interest in thoroughbredl dogs and has a number of by June 1st. announcement concerning the annual meetinl!' of the Ten­ cocker spaniels. He recently imported some Japanese nessee State Association, which was in sessIOn May 16th spaniels and exhibited two of them at the Golden Gate Dr. Jessie A. Wakeham, of, Chicago, has announced the and 17th. Kennel show, and they won every prize for which they re.nt.oyal of her office to the Dearborn building, 48 W. D'r. Hugh W. Conklin, of Battle Creek, Michigan, competed. Dr. Wyland naturally feels quite proud of nl'V'lslon street, corner of Dearborn avenue. suffered a fractured rib April 26th, and just when he them. The San Francisco 'Chronicle shows an illustration Commencing Thursday, July 10th, and on each Thurs­ was ready to get to practice again, he was taken down of, little Julia Rosenburg holding Dr. 'Wyland's spaniels, daY',thereafter, from 3:00 to 4:00 p. m., Dr. F. J. Stewart, with neuritis. His condition is improving and it is which are known as King and Midget. , of Chicago, will hold a clinic for the free examination hoped that he will be able to get back into acti"", prac­ Dr., J. P. Burlingham, of Syracuse, New York, has aDd treatment of genito-urinary diseases, syphilis and dis­ tice in the near future. removed from the Seitz building to suite 737·739·741 eases of the skin, at the Chicago College of Osteopathy, Dr. James C. Howell, of Orlando, Florida, conducted University block. Hilt West Monroe street, Chicago. Practitioners and the services at the Unitarian church April 20th, by sp'ecial Dr. A. A. Lippincott, of Butler, Oklahoma, recently '!udents of osteopathy will be welcome visitors at any invitation. His subject was, "How to Live Long and Be we'nt before the Oklahoma State Board for examination time, as opportunity enables them to be present. Happy." and passed successfully. Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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Dr. W. E. Scott, of Greenville, S. C., has changed his offices from 214 S. Main street to the Wallace building, which is a new modern office structure. Dr. John F. Peck, of Onarga, Illinois, has ope'ned offices at 306-307 Cobb building, Kankakee, Illinois, o.steopathic Health for June which will hereafter be his main office. He will attend to his Onarga practice on Tuesdays and Fridays. Dr. R. Kendrick Smith, of Boston, was the speaker at Dr. William Hartford and Dr. C. A. McLelIand, of the annual dinner of the Western Pennsylvania Osteop· Champaign, Illinois. Dr. Hartford continues practice at athic Association at Pittsburg, April 19th, and at the .OSTEOPATHY Champaign. Dr. McLelland will conduct a practice at session of the Connecticut Association April 26th. On Herron, Illinois. April 28th he delivered a lecture before the Men's Club For Ear and Throat of the Beacon church, Brookline, Mass., on HPractical Methods of Preventing Disease." Afflictions Governor Ferris of Michigan has appointed Dr. Paul A. Shoemaker, of Grand Rapids, to membership on the Occupational Diseases Married Michigan State Board of Examinators in Osteopathy. and Chronic Nervous To sub-Jet-Beautiful suite of Chicago offices, overlook· Dr. John Fletcher Stevenson, of Reading, Pa., and ing Lake Michigan, near Adams street. Opportunity to Troubles Miss Martha Burd, at Lewisburg, Pa., April 13th. share desirable practice. Terms very reasonable. Ad. Dr. Arthur Ward Kitchell and Miss Elsa Arabella dress No. 372, care The O. P. Co., 215 S. Market St., CONTENTS Schneider, of Newark, N. J., March 13th. . Chicago. Practice in Iowa to let four or eight months. Prob. The Business of Breaking One's ably sell. Address No. 373, care The O. P. Co., 215 S. Market St., Chicago, Ill. Self Down. Stamp Out Nervousness by Physical Darn Culture Plan. To Dr. and Mrs. James Corwin Howell, of Orlando, Do You Work With Dull Tools? Florida, March 3rd, a boy, Jame's Corwin, Jr. To Dr. and Mrs. Hubert Pocock, of Toronto, Canada, Chronic Suppurating Ears. a son, April 21st. Dr. Ruth' Alice Deeter, from Mechanicsburg to 132 To Dr. and' Mrs. C. A. Porter, of Waterville, Wash. ''Valnut street, Harrisburg, Pa. Osteopathy Restored a Lost Voice. ington, April 27th, a boy, Milton Austin. Dr. Albert Cleland, from Gary to 609 J. M. S. building, South Bend, Ind. Kidney Diseases Not Associated Dr. Arthur H. Tuttle, from 204 Trude building to 1314 With Lumbago. Champlain building, Chicago, Ill. Dr. G. R. Davis, from Ft. Dodge to Rockwell City, Are You Fooling Yourself About Died Iowa. Dr. Alice Oliphant, from Woolner building, Peoria, to Constipation? Dr. Mary E. Pratt, of Toledo, Ohio, April 16th, of box 387, Virgil1Ja, Ill. nephritis, after a linge ing illness of three years. Dr. Annette Beckwith, from Raton to box 334, Roswell, Medical Officer Decries the N. Mex. Dr. C. E .•Bennett, of Pensacola, Florida, March 20th, Drug Delusion: at Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. J. H. Sullivan, from 504 Trude building to God­ dard building, Chicago, Ill. Discarding Drugs Does Not Leave Dr. H. H. Fryette, from 132 N. Wabash avenue to Goddard building, Chicago, Ill. Mankind Despairing. Dr. J. P. Bashaw, from W. Palm Beach, F1a., to North East, Pa. How t~e Osteopath B.ecame the Dr. J. W. Bush, from 400 Schultz building, Columbus, Family Doctor. ~WantAdJ to Zanesville, Ohio. Dr. Josephine Trabue, from Improvement to Kirkwood building, Pittsburg, Kansas. THE OSTEOPATHIC PUB. CO. WANTED TO PURCHASE-First class welt estab­ Dr. Isabel Abild, from Wakonda to Beresford, So. Dale. 215 South ~arket Street lished practice. for cash. Address No. 365, clo The O. Dr. J. A. Linnell, from 303 Trude building to 37 S. CHICAGO P. Co., 215 S. Market St., Chicago. Wabash avenue, Chicago. Dr. H. J. Dorrance, from 9 Jackson building to 1110 First Nat'l Bank building, Pittsburgh, Pa. GOING TO GRADUATE? $5,000.00 a year practice Dr. C. E. Bailey, from 2070 W. Main street tQ 716 to lease or sell on commission basis. Must be of good State Nat'l Bank building, Oklahoma City, Okla. education; good dress and addre'ss, and able to furnish Dr. Daniel B. McCauley, from 1008 Trude building to Best Book on Sexology from the Osteopathic Viewpoint satisfactory evidence of trustworthiness; and, also, de­ 14 W. Washington street, Chicago, Ill. liver the goods. Give full particulars. Address No. 366, Drs. G. H. & F. Carpenter, from 405 Trude building clo The O. P. Co., 215 S. Market St., Chicago. to 1105 Goddard building, Chicago, Ill. Dr. Ethel D. Roop, from 3701 E. 29th street, Kansas WANTED~A. S. O. graduate, June, '13, wants to take City, Mo., to Berkeley, Cal. Get "Manhood" While your practice during summer months. Atlas man. Ad· Dr. R. L. Miller, at 406 Holston Ank building, Knox. dress No. 371, care The O. P. Co., 215 S. Market St., ville, Tenn. Chicago. Dr. Edna MacCollum, from 15 S. Franklin street to 542 Miners Bank building, Wilkesbarre, Pa. You Can-It's Worth While Dr. Albert H. Acornley, from 1428 Porter street to I am glad to see you pushing the sale of Dr. Orren E. FOR RENT-Newly furnished office in the Goddard 440 S. 60th street, Philadelphia, Pa. Smith's book, "Manhood: A Study of Male Vitality," as it is building, Mondays and Fridays, $17.00. Address No. Dr. Clarence Leeper, from Mound City, Kansas, to the psychological moment for our profession to become more 370, care The O. P. Co., 215 S. Market St., Chicago. Albany, Ind. conversant with this subiect. Sex hygiene ... entering upon an Dr. Albert Cleland, from South Bend to Ga~, Ind. era of popular study and osteopathic physicians must not be Dr. Esther E. Sandus, from Van Wert, OhIO, to 2053 behind medical practitioners in this great work which means FOR SALE-An excellent treating table, suitable for Augusta street, Chicago, Ill. BO much to humanity. AB an active worker in the Oregon a tall person; price reasonable. Address No. 369, care Dr. Alice Oliphant, from Virginia to Peoria, Ill. Social Hygiene Society, I observe that everytbing point.. toward The O. P. Co., 215 S. Market St., Chicago. Dr. E. E. Basye, from 1717 St. Charles street to 419 a campaign in sex educational matters. Dr. Smith was iust a Godchaux building, New Orleans, La. few years ahead of the movement, and it is the duty of every WANTED-A position as assistant for summer vaca· Dr. L. R. Chapman, from Adamson to Blocker, Okla. osteopathio physioian to become informed in these matters. • tion, by a woman student in the A. S. 0., Kirksville. Dr. J. C. Gulmyer, from Williams to Teitgen block, Every osteopath who has enough red blood to be progressive ~1anitowoc, Upper Junior. Good reference. Address No. 368, care Wis. should JlQ8BeBS Dr. Smith's book. I believe that ostwpathic The O. P. Co., 215 S. Market St., Chicago. Dr. Chas. O. Van Arsdale, from 202 Trude building to physicians should buy the books of osteopathic writers, but I 1202 Goddard building, Chicago, Ill. especially recommend this book because of the need of the Dr. Harry W. Sutton, from Simcoe to 31 Market hour.-Da. F. E. MOOD, Portland, Oregon. Opportunity for osteopath' who wishes to perfect his street, Stratford, Ont., Can. Dr. Smith's book, "Manhood: A Study of Male Vitality," office service by adding attendant nurse. Graduate nur.se; Dr. Elmer W. Carter, from 50 Merrimeck street to 82 shows the handiwork not only of a student, but of a practical surgical training under George Still; two .years' hosP.Ital Main street, Haverbill, Mass. osteopath. ABide from the exhaustive and most interesting and field experience under both osteopathIC and medIcal Dr. Edgar S. Comstock, from 202 Trude building to consideration of the subiect in all ita phases and relations, the physicians; will co-operate with progressive osteopath. 1202 Goddard building, Cbicago, Ill. work has much of BOund osteopathic reasoning and therapy in Address No. 367, care The O. P. Co., 215 S. Market St., Dr. C: C. Klumph, from 1201 Trude building to 1204 application to the subiect that it bas a substantial lasting Chicago. Goddard building, Chicago, Ill. value as a work on osteopathic principles and practice.-Da. Dr. W. Burr Allen, from 203 Trude building to God. AM WILLARD, Missoula, Montana. FOR RENT-Part time in a well equipped osteo· dard building, Chicago, Ill. pathic office in the new Goddard building, Chicago-­ Dr. Fred Bischoff, from Trude building to Goddard Address No. 375, care of The O. P. Co., 215 S. Market building, Chicago, Ill. Special price, full cloth, $3.00 St., Chicago. Dr. Roy Bernard, from 1007 Trude building to Goddard building, Chicago, Ill. Half Morocco, $,3.50 postpaid W ANTED-Energet.ic, competent practitioner with Dr. Julia M. Cole, from 3806 N. 15th street to 2149 N. several years' expenence wants first class opening. 15th street, Philadelphia, Pa. Would ~ go as assistant or partner. Missouri license­ Dr. John F. Stevenson, from Royersford to 11 Trinity Ten day inspection permitted-Money Address No. 374, care of The O. P. Co., 215 S. Market place, Williamsport, Pa. cheerfully refunded if not satisfied. St., Chicago. Dr. John J. Dunning, from 9 W. Union avenue, Bound Brook, N. J., to 707 John street, Kalamazoo, Mich. Practice for Sale: A well-established practice' in an in­ Dr. A. J. Little, from 608 Realty building to 701 Com. dustrial city of 20,000 in eastern Canada. Is situated in mercial Bank building, Charlotte, N. C. The Osteopathic PUblishing the center of a wealthy agricultural and dairying district ·Dr.' J. L. HivelYI from 37 S. Wabash avenue to 142 and is growing rapidly. There are many smaller to.wnS Mentor building, Cnicago, Ill. nearby to draw from. The city has excellent railway fa· Drs. Bedwell & Bedwell,. from Mankato to Albert Lea; Minn. Company cilities and has good roads. Osteopathy IS respected and patronized by the leading citizens. This is a splendid. op­ Dr. Jessie Agnes Wakeham, from 1702 LaSalle avenue portunity for a hustling man or man and wife. No ex· to Dearborn buildinor, Chica'!"o, Ill. 215 South Market St., CHICAGO amination necessary. \\Till introduce successor. Best Dr. Gabriel M. Sterns, from 307 Baltimore block to of reasons for sellin!'(.-Address No. 376, cloThe O. U. 407 Lowry Annex, St. Paul, Minn. Co" 215 S. Market St., Chicago.