A Ci> 11, -- THE \ 1 Entered as second class Accepted for mailing at matter, February 3rd, 1923, special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. v> - LOG BOOK f ~~~~WpI

PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 18 January 15, 1940 Number 1 I ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -- - I This Is Our Job THE JANUARY 1940 CLASS Smorgesbord

(This editorial copied from the December issue of tne Bulletin of The ninteenth of January will be a most important date for If you haven't contacted it . the Rocky Mountain Hospital is so thirteen members of the student body. It is their graduation date the flesh and other forms we ad well done that it is worth serious and we at the college are proud to present these new members of thot by every member of the pro- vise you to wait until you are fession. Dr. C. R. Starks has given the profession to you. Each has spent four full years in college real hungry and then find a place you something to think about and in preparation for the practice of osteopathy. Each has success- that serves according to the ap- Colorado is to be commended for fully passed all examinations including the Qualifying and each proved style. seeing this situation in its right light. We congratulate the Den- has more than the required quota of practical experience in the Dr .and Mrs. Becker issued in- ver group and hope we can help clinic of the college. vitations to this affair to be held to spread this timely plan.-E. H. Ed.) We introduce to you: at the Viking Cafe and with the Dale Figg of Petoskey, Michigan whose greatest ambition is exception of one unfortunate When the House of Dele4ates couple with a previous date the to return to Michigan and prove his own firm belief in the superior entire of the American Osteopathic As- therapy offered by the practice of osteopathy. faculty and wives were sociation passed the resolution there at the stroke of six. This recommended by the Bureau of Henry C. Goeken of Scotland, S. Dakota, who is not sure where was Sunday, January 7 and later Colleges that the entrance re- he will practice but expects to return to a location near his home. as we looked over the plates it quirements to our colleges lbe A. L. Guldberg of Decatur, Ill., is headed for the old home was evident that the usual Sun- raised to two years' pre-medical town. day dinner had been dispensed work, it was a challenge to every Elmer L. Hanson of Sheridan, Wyoming will first intern in the with in favor of this occasion. practicing physician in the Unit- Spark's Hospital in Dallas and expects to eventually locate in the The routine of a Smorgesbord is: ed States. It was generally an- south. Go to the center of the main ticipated that student enrollment cafe where you will find a large would drop; which it has. It Paul E. Kimberly of Des Moines who has been assisting in the table filled with appetizers and was also anticipated that it would department of Anatomy and will continue after graduation as a we do not mean three or four be necessary to change entirely regular member of the faculty. but about twenty. Take all you the mode of student recruiting; Goeffrey T. Lawrence of Niles, Ohio will first interne at the want and come back for more-- i adapting efforts to graduates of Lamb Hospital in Denver and will probably remain in that state. you think you have the capacity. colleges instead of high schools. Take these starters to your as- Jean F'. LeRoque of Los Angeles will return to that noted signed place and begin. The There was much discussion re- city. garding the effect this raising of breads are rye and pumper- standards would have upon t e Robert A. Lindquist of Des Moines is undecided about Iowa or nickle and the crackers arc profession in general. The first Colorado. He will take both boards. wafer thin, like heavy brown and most important considera- paper or, thicker but crisp and Edward D. Reese of Seattle, Washington will intern at the baked with a pattern indented. tion was that with increased Northeast Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. standards every member of the You can eat these crisp rye or profession would find it neces- Wilson H. Simmons of Detroit, Michigan will return to that barley crackers forever and sary to devote some time and state. never be quite filled. Then the energy to interesting college stu- meal and that is another plate- D. E. Sloan of Bellefontaine, Ohio, will try the Iowa board ful. IElxcellent coffee with many dents in entering the profession first and decide on location afterward. of osteopathy. This cannot be repeats and a dessert that accomplished by osteopathic col- Ro!bert White of Lancaster, Ohio will intern at the Peterson tasted much like a baked apple leges alone, but must be done by Hospital at Marfa, Texas and has a number of good locations al- but not exactly in that form. a personal effort on the part of ready in mind in that state. It was a great meal. Best of physicians in the field. When Dale L. Widmer of Bloomfield, Iowa expects to remain in Iowa. all everyone enjoyed so thoroly one realizes that most people the informality of the after din- who have studied osteopathy in Our social and honorary fraternities are well represented in ner seclusion with just ourselves the past have done so because of this class and many of its membe'rs-have assisted in the laboratories present that all lingered until a an individual osteopathic phy- at the college. We are proud of their record and can sincerely late hour over the coffee and sician they have known, it be- recommend them to any community. We wish for them the success conversation. came apparent that there is only that they have worked for in preparation and anticipation of the We have Dr. and Mrs. Becker one solution to this prob em, practice of osteopathy. to thank for a truly delightful which is that in every commun- The social calendar for this class begins Friday, January 12 evening of good food, good com- ity the osteopathic physician re- at the college with their Class Day program. At this time -the pany and complete relaxation, double his efforts toward the end certificates of honor awarded by the college will be given and the for the time forgetting the re- of bringing the enrollment of the class will be allowed to express itself informally for the last time. sponsibilities of our usual rou- colleges to an all-time peak. tine. It is inconceivable that olor The banquet given to the class by the trustees of the college profession should ever think of will be held Monday the 15th preceding the graduation date of Jan- taking a step backward by low- uary 19th. Fraternity farewells and other congratulatory affairs Dr. Lonnie L. Facto ering standards. This cannot will be disposed of during the week of January 8th. and will not be done, and if we We again congratulate our Seniors of January, 1940. wish our profession to survive it The college is pleased to an- is necessary for us to see that nounce the return of Dr. Facto the source of supply for profes- to its teaching and clinic staff. sion training is neither diminsh- 1940 College Calendar His many years of experience in ed nor cut off. This is the chal- college work and his unques- tioned ability as an instructor lenge in every community in the Class Day ----. Friday, January 12 United States, and the first ob- Senior have earned for him a high place ject of association work for the Senior Banquet _Monday, January 15 in osteopathic educational fields. next few years should be that of Graduation ------Friday, January 19 His, addition to the faculty group student recruiting and osteo- Saturday, January 20 gives added strength as well as Registration ------finding favor with the entire stu- pathic education. Roll Call ------Monday, January 22 many states have de- dent body. We are glad to have Already Easter Recess ------. Friday, March 22 Dr. Facto again as a member of voted much time to this import- Fridav. May 25 Graduation ------...... _. _ ,_ -.. eJ -- our organization. (Continued\ As onw PageA X 3) THE LOG BOOK

__ _ _~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ___I_ · ;_ __ full cooperation from the fra- taSe, and G. Munger was elected new students the coming year. CR(Y4FP4'(TY NeOVS ternity. as Phulax. We wish to take this oppor- It's easy to tell the "upper To Ex-Archon, Al Ferris and tunity to extend to our fellow seniors" these days with their his staff ,we wish to offer our students and faculty a very self satisfied grins and wi-e- thanks, in appreciation for a Happy New Year, and hope that cracks to we poor students who swell job, that was well done. it brings us to a closer union, still have finals and qualifyings Incidentally Santa Claus was and establishes a more coopera- to worry us. Well, we don't exceptionally good to us this tive and better spirit among us. blame them. It will sure be nice year as he left us a new R. C. A. I know L. O. G. will do its best, to "rub it in" on somebody else Combination Radio and Victrola and will lend every effort to fur- though when our turn come's. ,set, and a few other house fur- ther osteopathy. D. G. Sigma Sigma Phi will again nishings which will come in aw- sponsor the bowling tournament fully handy. Oh, Yes and you this year with the bowling just ask Harry Plautz what he ATLAS CLUB N . I. C. At St. Louis placque going to the ultimate left him in his stocking-What Officers for the next semester winner. The tournament will do you say to the man Harry? are Robert MacKay, Noble Skull; We just received a rather per- begin on January 26th on the Wal I reckon thats about all John Engelmann, Occipital; Jnal letter from Norman j.t d- Grand Ave. Alleys at 9:00 P. M. the dirt for this time so I'll sign James Clapperton, Pyloris; Her- /ards of St. Louis in regard to Lets have all of Still College off-Meanwhile keep yore best man Gegner, Sacrum; Robert what is going on there and will there every Friday night. If you foot forward and yore nose to Drews, Stylus; Dan McKinley, pass it on to you in the field, don't bowl, come as a spectator the grindstone. 0. G. N. Styloid; Ernest Johnson, Recep- It looks like St. Louis was al.- and root for your favorite team. taculum. ready prepared along some lines We can promise you a good time. The Senior Banquet was held Thursday, and we know that by the time Once again finals are staring 0?T January 11. The the last week in June rolls us in the face. Wouldn't it be Monday evening, December 11 graduating seniors are Dale Wid- around that everything will be nice if the professors would take a meeting was held at the fra- mer, Wilson Simmones, and Rob- in its proper place awaiting the our brilliance (?) for granted ternity clubhouse for the pur- ert White. We are sorry to see crowd that we expect at this and concede all final grades. Or pose of election of officers. Also them leave, but wish them the best 1940 A. O. A. meeting. WVe would it? Anyhow, it is quite a the second degree of the initia- of everything. quote. major incentive to study and we tion ceremony was carried out It won't be long before this "Well, Christmas has come and hope everyone included in their the degree being conferred on semester will be over and we will gone, and left in its wake a blan- New Years resolutions to, "pass pledges Lilly, Ferguson and all once 'again solemnly resolve ket of snow, sleet, and ice. finals." Geraghty who stood the ordeal to study more than before. How- hope you at Des Moines had as in fine shape. Iota Tau Sigma ever, such resolutions seem to go -grand a holiday as we here in St. was happy to welcome the Alum- the way of all noble thoughts. Louis. Now it is time to sit ni visiting the college on the day down to some serious thinking Reckon everyone still remem- of the Homecoming Jubilee and for the 1940 Convention here in bers the homecoming as one of everyone w;as: enthusiastic over St. Louis, so I thought I'd drup the swellest affair's of the year the excellent program presented. Exams are about to slay us you a line and let you know the and if you weren't able to be It is to be hoped that this is re- again for the end of the semes- dlevelopments since you were there its my duty to give you the peated next year and more time ter is upon us. With the pros- sre...... low-down. Long about ten given for social affairs. pect of a fresh start and the "First of all, the' reservations o'clock in the morning, assembly Brains are racked almost to possibility of more new girls in for the Fraternity night dinniers was called and Virge Halladay the cracking point over exams the Freshman class we are look- are coming in with a bang and showed pictures of the early days and all will feel a sense of great ing forward to the week begin- Dr. Terry Larson'l is 'buisy" as a of Osteopathy. This to my way relief when the semester is over ning January 22nd. Everyone one eyed police in Ae.'ono dlay of thinking was a real treat!! In ,and these are recorded on the seems to have had a very Merry rush, but he reports" tiings are the afternoon Drsi. J. V. and Lulu right side of the ledger. Xmas and enjoyed celebrations starting the new year. well in hand. It is our uesire McManis and Dr. O. E. Owen Glad to have Bro. Iosbaker demonstrated The Annual Christmas Party -here in St. Louis to .st'ress Fra- technic. This was back with us after a siege of ternities arid Alumnil ii -ieetings ,at followed by a talk on our pro- held for children of clinic pa- pneumonia. tients was a complete success. the convention. O'ur city; is well fession by Dr. Frank F. Jones, The Third degree was given President Dr. Woods played the part of rdapted for themr due to its cen- of the A. O. A. Then during the first week of school Drs. Santa and left the youngsters tralized location, good transpor- B'ecker, Woods, Owen, Cash, following the Xmas vacation and Leininger, wild-eyed with his impersona- tation, good hote ls, and plenty and Johnson presented preparations were made for the clinic. At six tion. The kids may have had a of places to enjoy a good get-to- thirty the pro- final get-together of the semester gram fine time but the girls enjoyed it gether. started at the Savery Ho- in the form of the Senior ban- tel-A swell dinner was more than we can express. The Well, Virg, guess I better turn served quet. This was planned for the and enjoyed by everyone. gifts, food and tree were certain- off this rambling for the time This week previous to the graduation. was followed by a talk ly attractive features and some being. It was a pleasure to have on Osteo- A very Happy New Year is pathic Education, by Dr. had never experienced anything you with us even tho your visit J. P. extended to all. Schwartz, Dean of of the kind. was far too short. the College. We will be Later in the evening Congratulations to the Home- looking for you and all that you there was dancing to the tune coming Committee. It was a can persuade to come down from of Barney Barnard's Orchestra. AOr grand affair and we would like Des Moines for this convention. All in all I think we should take Homecoming is over and L. O. to see it repeated next year or I'll drop you another line next our hats off to those that helped G. members were greatly pleased sooner. month. sponsor the homecoming for they cer- over its huge success, and are Here is wishing everyone a With Best of Wishes for the tainly did a marvelous job. looking forward to the same af- very Happy and Prosperous New Year 1940, I remain, Come to think of it, "Hell fair next year. Congratulations Year. Fraternally yours, Week" is over too. Boy did that to those who made this event a Norman Edwards, D. O. ,ever remind me of a three-ring successful one. circus H. Morey wias the ring At our last meeting, we were master and there were three honored by a talk and demon- An election of officers for the rings going at one time--Seems stration on Osteopathic technic ensuing term was held at the P. Sigma Sigma Phi held a spec- as tho he just can't keep an eye by Dr. J. Humphrey of this city. S. G. House the following being ial meeting on December 12, on those scrumy pledges-While Dr. Humphrey is an outstanding elected to lead the fraternity for 1939 for the election of officers he is watching one, there are Osteopathic Physician, and the next semester. and trustees. The results are as two others cooking up something brought out many valuable prac- President, Art Borchardt. follows: President-G. Sutton; in another part of the house. tical points to us. V. President, John Hardy. Vice-President, N. Woodruff; Bet he's glad that's over with- We enjoyed our short vacation, Secretary, Earl Hover. Secretary, J. Schott; Correspond- Ha. and now that it is over, we must Treasurer, Jack Yagoobian. ing Secretary, J. Miller; Treas- Wednesday, January 10, a concentrate on some serious Corresponding Secy., Tom urer, J. Engelman; Sargeant-at- special meeting for election of studying, for finals are very near. Hewetson. Arms, D. Toriello. Trustees- officers was held. Results H. During the vacation, each mem- Reporter, E. E. Blackwood. Dr. J. M. Woods, Dr. D. Johnson, Wirt wias elected Archon, H. ber was assigned a prospective The banquet honoring the E. Io-sbaker. Bowden elected Sub-Archon, O. student to be interviewed. We graduating Seniors was held at We wish these men the best G. Neilson elected Pronatarius, have some very encouraging re- the E. Des Moines Club Tuesday, of luck during their adminisltra- C. W. Hall elected Sub-Crusophu- ports, and are looking forward January 9 and enjoyed by all. tion and know that they will get ..--Ilx , --.1_ Morev-- ,J...... raelv eplt as,O A4.....Tst..Q-a. to the entrance of a number of E. E. B. THE LOG-BOOK JeeaTunrrrzarr--UII -.. - I ··-- -., -. I` - ^ II W--- - 7Th Lo L k1 derprivileged and dependent. We II c in Des Moines Still College of Radio in D. M. Squirt Guns :X ~ ~ ~ O Osteopathy stand ready to do our I -- - e_ 1!-11 ... -1 _- -1 -- .- I'-I- 1ni r h n 'r,, flh n t- fl-ho ".N-..... I1111ubilities Thru the The Official Publication l. bel111; LIL Ltag reults-ible good work of Dr. O. Just before Christmas I had of bilities E. DES MOINES STILL I b ecometangible results. Owen of the faculty a series occasion to visit the toy depart- COLLEGE j Arthur of OF OSTEOPATHY D. Becker, D. O. broadcasts have been on the ment of one of our Des Moines air since November 29 and will stores. Toys are designed, for Editor...... E. Harwood continue each week thru the sea- the most part, so that they are Dr. Byron E. Laycock son. The broadcasts are over harmless and amusing. I noticed Faculty Adviser -- H. V. Halladay the Register and Tribune station on one counter an array of imi- Dr. Laycock, formerly of the KSO and the following osteo- tation firearms one type of which President -..... Arthur D. Becker faculty of the Kansas City Col- pathic physicians in the state was intended to throw a small have appeared. stream Osteopathy Without Limitation lege of Osteopathy and Surgery of water about ten feet. has accepted a position as a November 29, Dr. F. A. Gor- It occurred to me that I must member of our faculty group. He don of Marshalltown and Dr. purchase a new gun of this type Looking Forward has earned an enviable reputa- Rolla Hook of Logan. early in the Spring for it is an tion as a teacher of osteopathic December 6, Dr. H. J. Mar- effective weapon in keeping my principles and technic and will shall of Des Moines and Dr. afternoon class more alert. This I cannot forego the opportun- find his place in this important iHazen Gulden of Ames. gun, in the past, has never been ity, at this somewhat late date, department. We extend sincere December 13, Drs. Fred Camp- destructive of anything more to extend to the many friends of welcome. bell and Dr. E. F. Leininger of than the tendency to nap which Des Moines Still College of Os- Des Moines. affects every class immediately teopathy our Sincerest Wishes December 20, Dr. R. B. Kale after lunch. Aside from the hu- for a Happy New Year. May We Have "Quints" and Dr. Benny Devine of Des mor it incites it certainly cannot 1940 prove to be, for each of Moines. be classed as an offensive or de- our readers, not only a happy December 27, Dr. S. H. Klein fensive piece of artillery. I and prosperous year but a busy of Des Moines and Dr. J. K. would not like to go out into and constructive one; a year of Johnson, Jr., of Jefferson. the world with no more protec- serious purpose, a year of worthy January 3, Dr. Della Caldwell tion than a squirt gun. aims and of accomplishment. of Des Moines and Dr. Nellie I am in favor of peace but not We have no way to judge the Kramer of Pella. at any price. I feel that we as future but by experiences of the Script is furnished by the P. a profession need to be on peace- past. We in D. M. S. C. O. have & P. W. office of the A. O. A. ful terms with others who are much for which to be thankful. and a variety of subjects that are seeking the same ends but per- 1939 was a good year for the seasonal have been discussed. haps by different routes. I am osteopathic profession, for organ- The series is sponsored by the not that trustful that I am will- ized osteopathy and for osteo- state association not only over ing for the other fellow to lead pathic educational institutions. KSO in Des Moines but in other and protect me along this path. We are truly grateful for the cities in the statie with radio I want companions of my own very generous share of good for- broadcasting facilities. kind and I want each of us tune that fell to our lot. The armed with the most modern substantial increase in our en- Triplets methods of protection that brains rollment, our new equipment, can devise. I do not want toy our enlarged clinics, the solidar- squirt guns in the hands of either Our dictionary does not list (Copied from the D. M. Register ity of our faculty, the excellent the Decemer myself or my leaders when we name of five members 30, 1939. Dr. Collard morale of the student body, the of a fam- graduated from our college in are on the defense. ily, each in a different awakened and sustained interest generation 1917. Ed.) The two things necessary for but we are calling them our of our alumni groups are but a ,/ nT T' A TT' ' A . I this program of protection "Quints" I )[I( " .J I- IAI I~, I A I A V few items among the many for the present. Dale are a sincere appreciation rich Widmer Dr. Gertrude Collard of the endowments of the of the graduating class had plenty need for cooperation year just has been on her hands when and tangi- passed. We are determined in charge of the four she called at ble 'support in the form to older the farm home of dues make the year 1940 members, treating them of Howard Hoit, to the national surpass the whenever four miles association. record of the necessary and early in southeast of here, A few squirt year just closed. December Wednesday guns in the hands We plan to took over the osteo- night. of unorganized use the advantages pathic Triplets-two individuals can- of 1939 as care of the newest arrival boys and a girl not be very forcible. a springboard for making -were The strength even greater accomplishment. the fifth of the series. born to Mrs. Hoit. One of one thousand We The picture boy arrived in the form of a are adding two does not do justice at 11:30 p. m., the standard fire hose full time men to to the appearance second boy would be ef- the faculty; we of the five for at 11:50 p. m., and fective. are planning new they all the girl additions to look to be in excellent at 12:30 a. m. Each av- Add your our equipment; we health and eraged individual strength have remodeled even younger than the six pounds. and your financial the administra- stated Dr. support to our tion offices age. Great-great-grand- Collard said "all are doing association for better efficiency; mother nicely." now by sending in we are White expects to be just your application. working out better or- as Your name n- ganization lively 20 years hence when the for our large and she A. O. A. Roll means that you growing tops the listing of six in a are ready 'clinics; we are raising row. This Is Our Job and willing to defend scholastic standards and we your rights with the most are Folks, meet: (Continued from Page One) effec- improving teaching methods in ant project. The Denver City tive methods. every Mrs. Emma White, age 75, department of the college. Great-great-grandmother. and County Society of Osteo- H. V. Halladay. Osteopathy as a science and 'Mrs. pathic Physicians and Surgeons as a Lena Yeo, age 55, Great- system of practice has de- grandmother. is outlining a program for ex- monstrated its worth. It is not tensive work in the city of Den- Joint Christmas an untried Mrs. Fiern Healy, age 35, Party theory. It has proved Grandmother. ver along this line. It is he its high value in the field of hope of the National Associationl Des Moines Osteopathic therapeutics. Mrs. Pearl Snedden, age 17, Wom- We are proud to Mother. and every college, that in each en's auxiliary and Osteopathic have a place of responsibility in community there will be an ac- Women's College club enjoyed its continued William Lauron Snedden, age a growth and de- tive committee, organized in an joint Christmas party at velopment. two weeks, the ba'be. the I have undiminished effective way, to bring about the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. P. faith in its future. We shall continuance of the up-buildinkg Schwartz, 4242 Woodland road. lend our strength and our energy Charity Ball and support of our colleges. to its increasing demands. For 1940 we hope to see increased Chicago is planning another DR. E. L. THEILKING- Children's Party publicity for osteopathy to the Osteopathic Charity Ball which of Tucumcari, N. Mex., end that the public may become is to be held this year Saturday visited in Des Moines during the Women students of Des acutely conscious of osteopathic Moines evening, February 3rd at the Christmas Holidays. Still College of Osteopathy enter- service. We hope to see every '-^-eate'r Beach Hotel. Ted I tained osteopathic 11 underprivileged chil- institution grow and Weems will play and Joseph Bal- DR. A. D. BECKER- dren of the expand, college clinic at a not only osteopathic col- cera will prepare the dinner so tried to be sick the sec- Christmas party leges but at the home of also our osteopathic you know in advance that the ond week of the vacation. With Dr. Rachel Woods, hospitals, sanitaria 5011 Hick- and clinics. music and the cuisine will be the help of Rollin and Alan who man ave. There We hope to see osteopathic was a tree, ops. Make your reservations were home for the holidays and gifts and a Santa Claus. treatment and care made in- hru Dr. Ralph Lindberg at the Dr. Woods the Prexy made Georgiana Harris and Rebecca creasinglv available to tho nn- nhircan lntfann-i+hl'. -^+ani+al v -...... -...... t ....L .'lll±ct VJ'OLVtC»'€LlVep c IViOP16rapid recovery. Richardson were in charge. I THE LOG BOOK

- - -I - - -_ I · -· Polk County g>------I 3. . ( F-. q | At Roosevelt Hi Des Moines General Hospital TI I will be host to the Polk County During recent weeks the entire "Yes, of course that's a man's I must have been mistaken, Osteopathic Association, at 6:30 name, Rump-Gus Rump. He is because in the month that I profession in Iowa have each re- 12th, at P. M., Friday, January ccoach at Roosevelt High School. spent at Roosevelt, the worst in- ceived important and timely com- Each year every the Hospital. You go out there and take care jury wais a sprained ankle, which munications from the State De- member of the Association looks partment of Health. Almost forward to the January meeting everyone becomes careless at at which time the Hospital serves times, and unintentionally ex- us a delicious dinner and pre- ceeds the letter, if not as well sents an inspiring and worth- the spirit, of the law. Errors of while program. judgement explain certain other The regular February meeting infractions. Probably some such will be at the Kirkwood Hotel, reasons have prompted these the second Friday in February. friendly reminders for you and At this time we plan to have an me to watch our step. So we interesting out of town speaker would urge your careful atten- and hope for a large attendance. tion to the Department letter of Ru'th Paul, D. O., Sec'y. November on the Iowa Titular Law, and that you check all printed reference to your title as Alumni News Doctor to see that proper defsig- nation of your kind of doctor We are in receipt of an ex- (Degji~s-4s1dUiided therewith. cellent bulletin put out by the E'-secially window and door Michigan Alumni group. This is signs, letterheads, and shingle a four page news paper that con- printing. tains some excellent articles and of the boys before they go out happened in a scheduled game. and it looks like Michigan second shift We all recall in recent years plans on thie field. I will have two I was one of the to town in the very near three how Federal Revenue officers is going other students out there to take sent out to this school, so We know from past ex- have operated to enforce narcotic future. clare of them after you leave, and other students from Still Col- with this group that if regulations. To our knowledge perience to check them over when they lege had been taking care of to do a thing that no such warnings as recently they set out come off the field after practice. these boys for three or four the same as done. being enlinating from the State Depart- it is just Just find iGius Rump and tell him weeks before us. After Have you noticed the report of ment of Health have been placed I sent you. He will have plenty out there a short time I found Williard on the number before our doctors. The prac- Dr. Asa of tape, bandage and everything the boyis to be in good condition, in college this year titioner who reads! this explana- of students else to work with." and most of them as hard as and the comparison with other accounted tion of the narcotic law, as mail- Dr. Virg Halla- nails, which no doubt years. This does not look any Those were ed by the State Department of for the few and minor injuries too good and especially for the day's, instructions, as he sent me Health under date of January even though their average state of Iowa. Our contact with out to Roosevelt High School, as then breaks that law weight was low and they were 4th, and the officers of the Iowa associa- one of the many student doctors screw. Infractions of lacking in experience. has a loose tion leads us to believe that the who throughout the school year, with respect to the dis- the rules is not with those! who are sent out to all of the Des Before a scheduled game, the tribution of narcotics compose trouble are titled as officers but with the Moines High Schools as part of boys are checked over, splastic both State and Federal offenses. up, all an- ones farther down the line who our triaining in the care of ath- muscles are loosened Those who commit infraction of are not quite as alert as they letes and their injuries. kles are taped, the wrists, and not only punish- those rules risk might be. A new class enters the thumbs if necessary. All of their Well, I found Coach Rump and ment, but revocation the 22nd and we will scan it equipment is examined and fixed to practice that by which he put me to work immediately. license carefully to see if Iowa is not if necessary, such as replacing a living. The conse- The squad was dressing in the they make doing just a little bit more than all worn shoe cleats, etc. After both locker room, and I located some quences are severe, and we think. We would like to be the game the boys are given im- laws are so of the boys that the coach said state and Federal fooled that way once. mediate attention for any injur- thoroughly involved that infrac- needled checking over. A couple Letters from some of the other iesi received during the game. tion can scarcely result any other of them had sacro-iliac lesions. states indicate that now with all some of the way than prosecution. One of the! kickers had tendon Besides attending of the excitement of the Holiday and muscle strain and the others home games, I went with the season behind us that more work were injuries mostly to thumbs, team on two of the out of town Applications for State will be done along this line that wrilsts a!nd ankles which needed trips. These were Night Games Membership is so essential for the college taping. Quite a few of the boys at Fort Dodge and Mason City. and our profession. were having foot trouble caused The chartered bus took about Plans must be made very soon Matie Kitson, Osage; Mary by calluses which had to be cush- twenty men, the coach, his as- the recruiting program Wheeler, Centerville; Charles to start ioned with bunion pads and sistant and equipment manager. class entering this com- Wheeler, Centerville; H. M. for the taped. Fortunately we hiad good weath- ing September. both trips. The boys were Sash, Atlantic; Robert R. Land- In the next few days I had a er for given a warm meal, with tea and ry, Odebolt, and A. M. McBurney, to talk with the coach chance two hours before Mapleton. for a few minutes. He told me toast, about The Last Call game and a real feed of F. A. Gordon, D. O., Secy- Treas. that the squad wials pretty raw the the steak or chicken with all the We are reminding you for and green, but that the boyis on the trimmings after the game. last time that the roll call were hard workers, and willing college last class to enter this to learn. I thought from what These high school boys have Skeptical? with only one year of college the coach said about the team good care, the best of equipment, will be January 22. preparatory as a whole being inexperienced, ,and a fine coach. Everything has lead we In order to hold the that there would be a possibility been done to minimize their pos- A recent letter received from year in have secured this last of quite a number of injuries. sible injuries and their greatest a member of our profession who have matriculants we hope you This would be caused by the asset is to once get in good con- has returned to this country after not only contributed to this class practicing in England is so full boys not knowing the easiest or dition and stay that way through but that you are also giving ser- best method of flalling and tak- out the athletic sleaison. of basic osteopathy that we must ious thot to the class which will quote from it. ing the hard bumps that come G. H. W. enter next September. with football. "Before going to England I Osteopathy needs every young - - must admit I was skeptical about man and woman that you can - all of the claims made by older send to our colleges. DR. F. A. GORDON- DR. O. E. OWEN- men in the field. My work in of Marshalltown, presi- of the faculty was con- England proved to me the real DR. H. V. HALLADAY- dent-elect of the A. O. A., talked fined to his room for the first value of Osteopathy and by that got badly fooled during to the Optimist Club in Des week of the New Year with the I mean the old ten fingered type. the second week of the vaca- Moines Wednesday, December 20 Why D. O.'s try to be poor med- tion. He took a few days off in expressing his views on the Pub- flu. Fine way to start out the ics is beyond my comprehension. what he calls God's country and lic Health Setup. He rated 1940 program. We are glad to I found many medics in England found the weather more dis- about eight inches single in the have Dr. Owen back on the job practicing Osteopathy." agreeable, than in Des Moines. local paper. at the college. (f------e-6 THE Entered as second class Accepted for mailing -at matter, February 3rd, 1923, special rates of postage at the post office at Des 2* ^ I EUf ^ ^ ^ ^ *.J7f ^ provided for in Section Moines. Iowa, under the act of August 24th, 1912. 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, Feb. 3rd, 1923. Iv authorized N9 -- And~~~~~~~~~~~0 . ,K

PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY lVolume 18February 15, 1940 Number 2 Volume* 18 February 15, 1940 Number 2

I --- Iowa Initiative OUR AUGMENTED FACULTY Studying Technic The communications we have Osteopathic Technic has al- this month from the officials of The usual custom among colleges is to finish a college our Iowa association warrant ways been the basis for the suc- year and then announce changes and improvements in the cess of our profession. We more than the mere insertion faculty list to take effect beginning with the Fall term. Still under the regular title, on page contend that osteopathy is so College is, jumping the gun on this staid plan for two very superior in its beneficial effects four. We doubt if the average good reasons. osteopathic physician, either in on the body that even in the Iowa or outside the state, ap- We are still at the top in the matter of registration of hands of mediocre technicians it preciates the n'eeded alertness, of students in each of the classes. This means to us that we is often a spectacular success. our officials and is aware of how hiave the confidence of our friends and that they appreciate We also contend that osteopathic constant this must be, and is, the efforts we have been making towardis building the strong- technic igs not only an art but a within our own state. With the 'est osteopathic institution. Our increase in students is not science and while dexterity and present multitude of conglomer- an accident. It is the result of direct investigation on the grace must be developed in the ate laws and rulings that are part of many of our graduates and friends or thru favorable department of technic there must continuously seeking to relegate reports on the conduct of the college indirectly. We promised also be found the basic reason the osteopathic physician no day that when we had the opportunity to add to our strength and for the use of specific technic. can be allowed to pass without man power that we would do so. This opportunity came and Several members of the faculty a search of what is being done for the good of our science we could not afford to turn it have voluntarily banded together in nearly every bureau affecting down. Our good fortune in securing added authoritative this semester for the major pur- the physical well-being of our teachers is passed on to you for your students. In adding pose of getting down to basic population. Our officers recent- men of known ability to our teaching force we compliment 'scientific principles of technic. ly discovered an adverse ruling ourselves but we are extending our thankis to you for making Each Tuesday night for the applying to State Aid to the this move possible and you in turn will compliment your next several' months you will Blind. An amendment was of- students by advising them to seek instruction under such find a group around the famous fered, submitted to the Federal leaders as we have to offer. We are confident of our good round table 'at 3511 Kingman Social Security Board in Wash- judgment and we are confident that you will respond Eo that which is immediately adjacent to ington by the Iowa State Depart- when opportunity knocks again we may be prepared to acquire Dr. Hall'aday's den. This den, by ment of Social Welfare, returned and retain teaching talent for the benefit of your students. the way, is a veritable museum and approved here Janpary 24. This great opportunity was our first reason for adding to our and reference library on the sub- Dr. C. D. Swope of Wals:hing- faculty at this season of the year. ject of osteopathy and kindred ton complimented the board on subjects so the investigators will Several full time members of our its action and congratulated faculty have been doing have access to nearly every thing too much. Teaching the heavy scientific subjects making them for their initiative and al- up printed on the subject. the course in osteopathy is, tiring. Three ertness in securing this favorable or four lectures Dr. Arthur D. Becker will con- each morning plus laboratory and clinical hours ruling. in the after- tribute his !long experience in noons is too heavy a schedule for any instructor to carry, for As a whole the attitude of the both the theory and practice of hours must be added to the regular profession in Iowa has been too schedule to take care of technic. conferences, writing, research and many other indifferent. This may be true in duties as;soci- Dr. Byron Laycock will ar- ated with modern methods of teaching. other states and if so it means By relieving some of range the findings in a manner our overworked instructors we are adding to their the loss of; prestige that might efficiency applicable to the teaching view- and that means better teachin'g be retained and firmly establish- for the instructor is not point. compelled to work at high tension or art the ed if attention is given at the point of ex- Dr. Lonnie Facto will draw haustion so proper time and by proper meth- much of the time. The redistribution of the from his experience as a speaker schedule will add to the efficiency of every member ods. We quote from a letter to of the and program chairman of this faculty. Mr. Dwight S. James, our attor- section of the A. 0. A. ney. This letter was written Our added man-power gives us two items of considerable Dr. Woods will interpret from from the office of the Iowa State importance from an executive and clinical standpoint. Dr. a clinical Standpoint. Department of Social Welfare. Arthur D. Becker is now free to devote his time to the many Dr. Delbert Johnson will offer Read this' carefully and note that duties 'of an executive of 'a college instead of using a great suggestions from a late field Osteopathic physicians are grant- part of hits energy as a member of the teaching staff. Also view especially regarding the ed equal rights and standing the clinical care of our many patients can now be extended to needs of the student. with other physicians. added special service in several departments. There will be Dr. Owen will analyze the sub- Dear Mr. James: greater efficiency and expanded service in two extremely im- ject from the theoretical and Th'e State Board of Social Wel- portant divisions of college management. practical pathological findings. fare approved the following Aid Dr. Halladay will offer his These changes to the Blind rules on January are of vastly more importance than shown anatomical specimens and his on the mere face of a 24, 1940: printed schedule. We are already now unique knowledge a'cquired in Blind Rule 5-3-1 for ,the cli.aiss you will send to us next Fall. We are giving the research on the spine. "A letter shall be written to fine class just entered the first opportunity at this improved Dr. Kimberly will check on each ophthalmologist whose faculty. We have not waited until late in the Summer and anatomical statements. names appear on the authorized tried to get the idea over to you in a few weeks. We are six It is planned to take each list approved by the State Board months ahead of other announcements of a like nature and joint of the vertebral column we are of Social Welfare. This letter happy to reveal this added strength at a time when and review the technic recom- shall explain the plan and state you may fully appreciate it and have the time to pass this mended by our various writers. the fee schedule. If the ophthal- good news on to some who have been waiting for this oppor- That which may be classed as mologist desires to participate in tunity. To make this even more practical let us go thru scientific will be approved, rec- the program, he shall sign in the major changes with you and show you the new strength. orded and photographed in ser- duplicate an agreement to this Dr. Arthur D. Becker, now being relieved of daily class ies. The written report will be effect. He shall retain a copy work will supervise the teaching plan in each department, phrased in scientific yet under- and send the original to the Di- correlating each with the other and shifting subject time and standable language for we feel rector of the Division of Public sequence into a smoother continuity of study. that the time has come for us to Assistance for state office files. make a very definite record of Dr. Lonnie L. Facto has returned to "A list of ophthalmologists the faculty. He our ideas on, osteopathic teichnic. assumes practicing within the State of his duties along the lines of study that have already The nomenclature approved Iowa shall be compiled in con- made him an authority in the diagnosis of diseases of the by the associated colleges several (Continued on Page 4) (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 4) THE LOG BOOK

II I - I . - - A I that each city has to the exclu- If(^R4P ITY NOTeS "Still" at the Top sion of any other. We will visit President, A. E. B~iorchardt; the Missouri Botanical Gardens 1Vice President, John Hardey; It is going to be extremely C and find our old friend Laditslaus KSecretary, E. Hover; Treasurer, difficult for us to contain our Cutak who is in charge of the J. Yagoobian; Corresponding jubilence in a dignified manner. c Cactus House. We will run out Secretary, Tom Hewetson. We closed the Freshman regis, ,to Forest Park and take time to tration and checked the results review its many attractions. You and find that we have twenty should enjoy one evening of President, Charle Gray; ice two in the new class. We have Municipal Opera and you should President, Ch~arles Gray; Vi~ce not gone over them yet for sta- see the Lindberg Exhibit. It is IPresident, Kenneth Woolescroft; tistics but they look good and not enough to go to a convention Secretary,0I Slcott Fisher; Treas- we are highly gratified to find city and confine your activities 1urer, Jess Varner; Corresponding this number matriculating in the to the hotel and the auditorium. NO. . C. Secretary, Jack Lilly. mid-year. We graduated thirteen Your education should be ex- so this gives us an increase of tended beyond the confines of There is little to write this nine providing we had no losses the meeting and you have the month. We have asked for re- Aor in any of the lower classes. A opportunity this year to add a ports by or before the first of Cerebrum, Bernard Weiss; report shows that three have re- great deal to your broader view- March and knowing the commit- Cerebellum, Irving Hirshman; turned after having been out for point of outside attractions. tee is at work in St. Louis get- Pons, Lou Radetsky; Calamus one or more semesters. This is We hope you will not miss this ting these ends tied together we Scriptorius, Dave Friedman; good news also. chance to be a part of one of are not bothering anyone until Neuroglia, Edward Kanter; Cal- The other item that warms our largest conventions. St. after that date. Letters recent- varia, Arthur Friedm'an. our hearts is: the transfer of five Louis is located so near the ab- ly received indicate that we will from other colleges, these enter- solute center of our osteopathic have every facility for excellent ing with the regulation credit population that we have every food, fine entertainment and from other colleges of osteopathy reason to believe that most of ample accomodations for the es- President, OGeorge Sutton; Vice or medical schools. you will be there. 'timated numnber attending each President, Neil Woodruff; Secre- Next month we will give you If we hurry we will be able to reunion and banquet. We are tary, John Schott; Corresponding the detail about these additions do all the things we want to in not worrying about the St. Louis Secretary, Jack Miller; Treas- to our growing student body. preparation for this big yearly program for our Council meet- urer, John Engleman; Seargent- Folks, we thank you for your event. We must write to sev- ings for much of the work is al- -at-Arms, Dan Toriello. support and we hope to continue eral of our old friends and know ready done. to conduct the affairs of this col- that they will also be there. We Our organizations may be in- lege iso that you and your stu- must plan a little get together of terested in knowing that the ALB dents may be assured of the that friendly group that used to Federal Department of- Educa- President, Becky Richardson; finest in osteopathic instruction. meet a few years back in school tion is considering plans! for a Vice President, Lilly McClure; and have such a good time to- listing of all fraternities and Recording Secretary, Rachel gether. We wonder how prac- sorori'ties in a special survey of Payne; Corresponding Secretary, St. Louis tice is progressing with some of college activities. The hint is Emma MacAdams; Treasurer, that bunch. We wonder if we that this survey is to determine Georgiana Harris; Escort, Mary Once the Winter corner is will know the youngsters, who the influence of our organiza- Toriello. turned, the Spring months move must have grown almost out of tions on the development and all 'too rapidly towards our annual our sight by this time. We won- conduct of our students. convention. We are now only der if the old man has less hair In our official capacity we Alumni four months; from packing that and more wrinkles and is he have written requesting more getting lumpy in places. Maybe I extra shirt and making our trek definite information about the Even tho we show the gain we to a city of many attractions. we have changed some too, but proposed plan. Nothing official wanted and needed, thanks to Our annual meeting is staged for surely not. We feel just the has come out of Washington yet the extra effort of many of you. a number of reasons, and if you same as w-e did twenty years so hold tight until we find out it is not time for us to rest on find that any two of these that ago. the detail of the hint recently our oars. Our hardest hurdles appeal to you then you should Well, we have only four dropped to us by a good friend. are ahead for you in the field be at St. Louis. months to get things in shape H. V. H., iEtc. Secy. mulst surely realize that the col- We like to review the advance- for this trip so we had better be lege's greatest handicap is before ments made during the past year. making plans right now for the us. Two years of pre-osteopathic Our programs are being im- rush of Spring will soon be upon Our Organizations college training is now demanded proved each year in the matter us and the time will pass too of each matriculanlt. The books of reports of progress and meth- quickly. The convention will Space again limits our reports Iare definitely closed on candi- ods of increasing our service be here and we will not be ready from our fraternities and soror- dates having only one year of area. Our educational program to go. ity. They have juist passed thru college. Those of you who have that works thruout the entire a very busy. season and have been organized into state asso- year is of interest to each of us. much to tell you about their ac- ciationsl mulst begin now to inter- We want to meet these men and Canadian Visitors tivities during the past month est students for the Fall Class women who are back of this Des Moines Still College was but we are limiting the reports and for others that will follow. division of service. We want honored on F'ebruary 6th by the in this issue to the newly in- The next few years mean so to personally contact the officers visit of Dr. R. B. Henderson of stalled officers. The plast month much more than you can imagine of our association to know them Toronto, Ontario and Dr. E. S. has been filled with banquets for to those of us who are working better and to bring to them a Detwiler of London, Ontario, departing Seniors, receptions hard to make you proud of your personal message of support and members of the Board of Re- and smokers for the incoming institutions. We cannot continue confidence in the future. gents of the Province of Ontario, students and regular meetings unless! we have the, support from We enjoy the fellowship of the Canada. meaning a fresh start on a new the outside. The success of this halls and exhibits. We should Their mission was to inspect semester. Next month we hope college in working to the top have more time for the little the college and the hospital to have the space to return their and keeping this position must reminiscent meetings. A few which they accomplished in a reports to a full page of interest- be an inspiration to you to keep minutes with each of the old thorough manner. A special as- ing events. this position for your Alma friends we meet at a convention sembly was called at which the Mater. Above this record sitand's are not enough to review the visiting doctors spoke to the stu- a reason of greater importance many incidents that made us dent body and at this time they ATLAS C@MB By sending a student to a college friends, in the beginning and will cordially invited senior students Noble Skull, Bob McKay; Oc- of osteopathy you are adding keep us friends thruout life. Our I to seriously consider Ontario as cipital, John Engleman; Pylorus, strength to your own position as fraternity and Alumni meetings I a location for practice. Ernie Johnson; Stylus, Robert an osteopathic physician. give us some time for these per- It was a real pleasure to have Drews; Styloid, Dan McKinley. sonal 'touches but to see and these fine representatives of the DR. J. J. DUNNING- talk to old friends is certainly I Canadian Osteopathic Profession of London writes us su:c an important part of our annual :call upon us and we were glad to nice comment now and then. I1 meeting. make our entire resources avail- Archon, G. H. Wirt; Subar- is a real pleasure to have hin We enjoy the city itself. We IIable to them for their considera- chon, H. Bowden; Pronatarius, on our Log Book roll. ThankE like to steal away and take time ,tion. They expressed themselves Ozzie Neilson; Crusso Phulax, Dr. Dunning for your wordis o: to see the local exhibits of art I was being highly pleased with the Harry Plautz. encouragement. and other attractive features I many evidences of progress. I THE LOG BOOK I I - lungs. Occasionally one may see lI a central pneumonia in which The Log Book case the consolidation can not be Our Augmented Faculty disclosed by the usual physical l I The Official Publication of examination of the chest, but (Continued From Page 1) DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE may be determined by X-ray ex- OF OSTEOPATHY nervous system. Part of his time will be devoted to the amination. enlarged clinical plan. Editor ------E. Harwood The heart should be carefully Dr. Byron Laycock has already established a reputation watched each day and often as a lecturer and demonstrator of technic and has been a Faculty Adviser -- H. V. Halladay serves as a reliable barometer of deep student of principles. Still College is a college of osteo- the patient's general condition. pathy and we feel that in adding Dr. Laycock to the depart- President --.-- Arthur D. Becker The second sound at the pulmon- ment of osteopathy that we have given you the best that the ary area is sharp and clear on Osteopathy Without Limitation profession can offer. We specialize in osteopathy and we are auscultation the first two or three very glad to augment our faculty group with a sincere student days of the disease and usually of osteopathy such as we find in Dr. Byron Laycock. Osteopathic Therapeutics becomes less clear and softer to- Dr. Paul Kimberly has been an able assistant in the ward the end of the first week. department of Anatomy for the past (two years. He is retained REGION OF THE THORAX If this second pulmonary sound in this department and will add to his teaching hours con- becomes blurred and indistinct it tinuing with his fine leadership in the Anatomical Laboratory. (Number 17 in Series) is evidence that the right heart With these additions and changes we feel that Still Lobar Pneumonia is failing and demands prompt College has more to offer than at any time in her long and Lobar pneumonia is an acute attention. Any developing ir- successful career. That the new arrangement is a success has infectious disease usually caused regularity of the pulse is very already been proven in class work even tho the semester has by the pneumococcus. It is most important and usually indicates just started. We are watching every corner and will frequent in the winter and early serious cardiac embarrassment. smooth out the little rough places that may show up before spring months. It affects adults Cyanosis and undue increase in the end of the semester. Our point is that by starting now for the most part, although it the pulse and respiratory raite with this faculty wei defy you to find a more efficient teaching may occur in children, particu- have a similar significance. The group for your students next Fall, whether they come to us as larly in early childhood. It is a blood pressure should be deter- Freshmen or with time credit. serious disease and cautses more mined early in the disease so We are extremely proud of the strongest concentration deaths than any other infectious that any marked change later of osteopathic instruction ever offered our profession. disease. It has been aptly termed may be evaluated. Marked in- Next month we want to take you thru one of our depart- "The Captain of the Men of crease in pulse rate with a defin- ments and will bring you our reasons for feeling that Still Death." In the elderly and in ite drop in the systolic pressure College has more to offer in osteopathic education. those whose strength and resist- is of serious impart and indi- ance hats been lowered by other cates 'cardiac insufficiency. Fatal - Q1- disease or accident it may occur termination in lobar pneumonia Grandpa Halladay vjlly 'ne"'-. otep as a terminal event. With old is usually due to toxic poisoning of vital nerve centers. The people the symptoms often are The following telegram was I had heart does not fail because of occasion recently to atypical. received from Monta Sana Hospi- stand at the corner of Sixth and The diagnosis is usually easy the lung consolidation but rather tal, Los Angeles, Calif., just in because of toxic poisoning Keo and watch traffic. This is a in typical, frank lobar pneu- of time for us to pull the forms busy medullary centers. corner. The N-S street is monia. It begins very acutely from the press and tell you the the major artery (To Be Continued) leading to or with a chill, a rapid risle in tem- news. Mrs. Grigsby will be re- from the business Arthur D. Becker, D. O. district from perature, rapid pulse and respi- membered by many of our for- the North. Keo is a wide E-W ration, an expiratory grunt, dilat- mer students and the profession street skirting the business dis- ing alae naisi, flushed cheek or DR. GEORGE W. asi the daughter of Dr. Virg Hal- trict on the North and swiftly cheeks, pain in the side due to a GIOODE- Phone BIEA. 4646 Brook- laday. The babe was born on moving c;ars of all sizes and dry pleurisy, a painful cough, Lincoln's birthday. utility are anxious to be some and blood-tinged sputum. There line, Mass., is Commissioner of the Fire Department. We! learned Dr. H. V. Halladay where else when they arrive at is a tendency for the patient to this recently in dickering with 722 6th Ave., Des Moines, Ia. this corner. Pedestrians moving lie on the affected side. Seven pound four ounce baby to or from the busines area or Leucocytosis occurs promptly George for a few feet of hose to use in a girl arrived at 10:50 p. m. She across need to be especially care- and may vary from 20 to 30 power demonstration. We have always been ambitious is a beauty and we have decided ful at this intersection. Traffic thousand. Within 24 to 48 to keep her. Francels came thru lights are provided and safety hours evidence of consolidation to save a chee-ild and now we have an inkling of an idea as to with flying colors and is doing islands have been constructed of one or more lobes of the lungs fne. Harry C. Grisgsby, Jr. for their protection. We were may be determined by percussion how it might be done. If we can get George to make us an particularly interested in the and by auscultation. The sputum NORTHERN INDIANA safety islands. maintains a close relation to the honorary member of the Brook- line Fire Department we can, We have word from Secy. One step either up or down lung pathology, showing fine Forster of South Bend that Dr. strealks of bright red blood at with impunity, go right out on separated the pedestrian from the street and save the first 18- O. H. Olsen recently gave them safety or danger. Step up and the stage of acute ingorgement a fine talk and demonstration on or infiltration. With the stage year-old female blond that we be safe, step down and you are see. Don't all of you ask at X-Ray in Diagnosis. This was in danger. It semed that every- of red hepatization the sputum rNrn." h t'k- ,.r1c-hl urn,,,h Itt at the regular meetinp of the UIICone UL WnJU s11ill W e save nerIJ one crossing the street even with becomes the characteristic rusty Northern Indiana Osteopathic sputum later changing with the for? the light hurried to the spot of Association. Dr. E. B. Porter, safety, took a breath, looked stage of gray hepatization to a presided. mucopurulent type. The sputum ARTHUR E. BORCHARDT- around and then hurried on to is very sticky and tenacious in of the Senior class took the protection of the opposite DR. C. H. SPENCER DIES curb. the early days of the disease. unto himself a wife, Muriel De- We were shocked recently to Busk, The temperature usually Friday, February 2. The read of the death of Charles I could not help but think of event was celebrated at St. reaches 103 or 104 and main- Spencer. He came to Des the safety islands that have been John's and attended by members' tains a high and fairly constant Moines in 1900, entered the col- built for us by the A. O. A. In level and frequently declines by of both families several traveling lege, graduating in 1902 and re- all matters that pertain to the many miles in order crisis in about 7 to 9 days. If to be at the mained on the faculty for three welfare of our profession, our ,ceremony. Our congratulations the pneumonia runs more than years. California called and Dr. advancement, our protection and and best wishes. 10 days the temperature more Spencer located in Los Angeles our stability, we have an asso- commonly ends by lysis. The in 1905 early earning for himself ciation that has erected safety pulse alt first full and strong be- DAVIS AND GECK- an enviable reputation as a care- islands for us. We have but to comes smaller and weaker as the of Brooklyn, N. Y., kindly ful diagnostician and an expert take the one step to assure our- disease continues. The pain in furnished a film for our assem- osteopathic physician. His suc- selves of a continuance of this the side subsides in two or three bly January 5, the operation be- cess in the care of athletes dates service in our behalf. As a days. ing an interesting one on th'e back to the days of Honus Wag- member of our national associa- One or more lobes may be in- gall bladder. We, have a brain ner and Ty Cobb and he was tion we can feel that we have volved in consolidation. The operation booked from the same known by the most famous of helped with our. little bit of most common site of involvement firm for February :9 and wish to ball players for over thirty years'. moral and financial support to- is the lower lobe of the right express our thankis to this firm We are proud to have had Dr. wards the building of more lung. If two lobes are involved for their generosity in extending Spencer as one of our early safety islands where they are in the process it ius usually the to us the privilege of drawing teachers and graduates of this needed most. lower lobe of both right and left from their fine library of ------, ---movies. - -- - college. H. V. Halladay. THE LOG BOOK I I the patient made an excellent Graduation Affairs recovery. We hope for similar S yig eC I...... ~l_-'_.- -I .... I___L._1 ..... _ .-' , i . (Ol. . ' T suICcess IOr tins class DUt With The history-making events much lesis confusion. It is need- (Continued From Page 1) - that close: the schedule of each less to add that the skit proved years ago will be used. as the Iowa - Initiative class consist of Class Day, Ban- far more amusing than instruc- basis for the description of a (Continued From Page 1) quet and Graduation. -Our re- tive. given lesion. The several lesions sultation with a'practicing oph- 'cent Senior Class kept these recognized at a given articula- thalmologist of recognized stand- dates- widely enough scattered so A finale consisting of the wav- tion will be classified and a spe- ing, designated by the Director ,that the effect of one had partly ing flag with symbols indicating cific technic outlined for each of the Division of Public Assist- worn off before another needed the college and A. O. A. in the finding. ance and approved by the State attention and while no serious background added a dignified Reference books already at Board 'of Social Welfare. Every casualties have been reported we touch to the end of the Senioris hand for this study include A. T. effort shall be made to have a have noted a sudden quietude part of the program. Still, Ashmore, Downing, Tucker, complete list of ophthalmologists that followed the final ceremony. Dr.' Halladay took over and Hollis, Bigsby, Murray, McCole, within the state. This list shall With the cl;aizs scattered now we asked Dr. Becker to make the Castlio, Hulett, Hazzard, Swan- be approved by the State Board can safely report beginning with Senior Awards for extra work berg, Beadle, Lovett and Halla- of Social Welfare and the Iowa their Class Day program Friday, in the departments of the col- day's Applied Anatomy of the Medical Society, as far as it con- January 12. lege. Henry Goeken, Paul Kim- Spine. cerns doctors of medicine, and by A number by the college or- berly, iGloeffrey Lawrence, Jean No publication is contemplated the State Board of Social Wel- chestra opened the assembly. LeRoque, Bob Lindquis't, Ed at this time. This is being done fare and the Iowa Society of This was to be followed by a Reese, Don Sloan and Dale Wid- for the benefit of the osteopathic Osteopathic Physicians and Sur- fanfare introducing: Dale Figg mer received special certificates diagnostic and technic staff of geons, as far as it concerns doc- attired to represent "1936" or from the college. Don Sloan and the college and if practice proves tors of osteopathy, and in each the year the class entered. Dale Henry Goeken were awarded the its popularity and usefulness instance the list of ophthalmolo- got a little impatient and wa's Sigma Sigma Phi cups for super- than printed releases will be gists from the medical profession on the platform before the uni- ior service to the college and to considered by subscription only. shall be filed with each County son of trumpets could be unified. Osteopathy. We feel that research of this Welfare Board and the County A't the other extreme in size kind will eliminate some of our Medical Society, and the list of came the class president, Henry Dr. Halladay then called 18 technic that at times approaches ophthalmologists from the osteo- Goeken all ready to graduate. Freshmen to the platform and a dangerous stage. It will give pathic profession shall be filed Henry delivered the address of announced their awards in the us an approved scientific technic with each County Welfare Board welcome and expressed for the form of solid metal keys for not built on the idea of a spec- and the District Osteopathic So- class their pleasure and satisfac- having attained ;a grade of 95 % tacular demonstration of some ciety." tion at having arrived at this im- or more on the final Osteology trick rrvement but bawsed on Blind Rule 5-3-2 portant stage. exam. reasons that may be easily "It shall be the duty of the At thiis' point Jean LeRoque As the orchestra played the traced to accuracy in a diagnos- Director of the Division of Pub- 'took over and introduced the final number the assembly was tic and therapeutic plan. lic Assistance, upon recommend- Drake Singing Ensemble. This invited to hesitate at the door Again Still College is taking ation of the Society representing group is always welcome and Ifor a minute and each was pro- advantage of its faculty and its own classification of ophthal- highly appreciated by our entire vided with a souvenir sample of planning for better osteopathic mologists, to keep the approved student body. Elmer Hansen a favorite Des Moines product education. list of such qualified opthalmolo- followed with a short but ac- thru the courtesy of the class. gists in current order and to curate history of the class. As forward all changes, additions, or with the majority of classes it In spite of the severe cold a Polk County revisions to the County -Welfare suffered losses and gains nearly crowd of nearly 60 gathered at Polk County Osteopathic As- Board and the County Medical every semester but finally won Younkers for the Senior Ban- sociation enjoyed the hospitality Society if same applies to a doc- with 'an increase over the origi- quet. Members of the class, the of Des Moines Gleneral Hospital, faculty, trustees and guests en- tor of medicine, and to the nal number registering. I Friday, January 12th. Fifty- County Welfare Board and Dis- Dale Widmer neatly disposed joyed a fine meal, beautiful table two members and guests were trict Osteopathic Society if same of all of those things that Sen- decorations, and a companionable present.' A delicious dinner was applies to a doctor of osteo- iors are anxious to be rid of. It crowd. Dr. Becker called upon served by Mrs. Schwartz. Dr. pathy." Sincerely yours, is doubtful if some of the re- Dean Schwartz, Dr. Marshall and J. P. Schwartz was the speaker (Signed) F. T. Walton, Director cipients of this generosity ever Dr. Halladay for short talks. of the evening and gave a most Division of Public Assistance. use the valuable gifts left in Henry Goeken responded for the interesting and instructive lec- their possession. Bob White claiss. In announcing the vale- ture on Neisserian infections. must have smoked a marajuana dictorian Dr. Becker called the Polk County is glad to wel- Applicants for State for his imagination soared in attention of those present to the come Dr. L. L. Facto who has predicting the future of his very close figures for three mem- recently returned to the Still Membership clasismates. The good humor of bers of the class. Elmer Hansen College faculty, also Drs. B. E. the Will and Prophesy was en- scored slightly in the lead and Laycock and Hugh Clark, two Robert A. Lindquist, Des Moines. joyed by all and the boys are will have his name engraved new faculty members. We hope D. E. Sloan, Des Moines. to be congratulated for keeping with others having won this dis- they will meet with us often. H. C. Goeken, Des Moines. their remarks within rational tinction on the Pisi Sigma Alpha The Association is renewing P. E. Kimberly, Des Moines. limits. plaque. Paul Kimberly and its contract with the A. O. A. Following a number by the IGeoffrey Lawrence were very for fifty copies of the Osteopathic Our State President orchestra Dale Figg representing Iclose rivals. magazine monthly. These are the class presented the college (Commencement services were to be sent free to schools and We have a personal letter to- with a fine spot light to be used held at the college auditorium librarie's. day from our state president, Dr. in one of the specialty' diagnostic the night of January 19. Rev. At the last Polk County meet- Rolla Hook. We have been rooms. Goeff Lawrence then ap- Marvin Sansbury addressed the ing a motion was made and friends for years and we do not peared and called Dr. Halladay Igraduates, wishing for them all passed by unanamous vote, that like to hear of Rolla's illness. to the platform presenting him ofI the good things in life as, a the Legislative Committee, of At present he is at the Anton with a Kirsten cigaret holder. reward for their diligence in col- which Dr. Klein is iChairman, Kani Hospital in Omaha and ils Dr. Halladay had been selected legeI and in practice. Mr. Wil- write letters to Senators Dowell, not at all well. His many grave as class advisor and this momen- liam Lee of 'Drake University Herring and Gillette, requesting to from the class will be a last- sang, accompanied by Miss Marie that Osteopathic Physicians be responsibilities have been partly I responsible for his weakened ing reminder of the contacts Wissler. Following the presen- given equal consideration under physical condition but, with him, with this group. tation1 of the class by Dean J. P. practise act S1620. .we are hoping for a speedy re- The Play's the Thing and so Schwartz1 and the conferring of The regular February meeting covery. Rolla feels that he may the Seniors must leave with the theI degrees by President Becker, was held at 6:30 p. m., Friday, have to give up his work with audience an interpretation of an41 informal reception was held February 12th, at the Kirkwood the state association and take a some of their impressions. With iin the waiting room of the col- Hotel. Dr. Anton Kani of complete rest for a year. We Ed Reese as the victim in a cldn- Ilege. Omaha, spoke on "Osteopathy at sincerely hope that before that ical examination he was subject- We have closed the book on the Crossroads." Surgical mo- pictures in technicolor taken time he will be back in good ed to the searching diagnostic Ithirteen graduates. They have tion by Dr. Kani at his hospital were health again and filled once more methodis of nearly every member scatteredI and carry with them with that vim and vigor that has, of the factulty. As usual the Ithe message of osteopathy. Our also shown. We were very glad characterized his life and work ca.se finally had to have surgery Ivery best wishes go with each to have as guests, several recent for many years. We are all pull- and following the removal of IIand we hope to hear soon of graduates of Still College. ing for you Rolla. ribs and nearly everything else Esuccess in a permanent location. .Ruth Paul, D. 0., Secy. 41> n*-5

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PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY Volume 18 March 15, 1940 Number 3 Volume 18 March 15, 19 4 0 Number 3 I I Dr. A. G. Chappell Dies LI W. -Ilw- - - -. - New-Unique I We first knew him as a tall The According to Dr. R. C. Mc- thin 'boy with a Southern drawl, I iCaughan of the' Central Office, 22 years ago. He went back to the meeting held Sunday, March his home town and made good Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy 10 wias without precident. But, not only there but expanded announces an intensive week of let us begin earlier. from the state into national af- Dr. H. E. Clybourne and Dr. fairs. It was a shock to get the J. Paul Leonard, president and news recently that Skipper had POST-GRADUATE REVIEW AND CLINIC secretary of the D. M. S. C. O. died February 20 of Cerebral Open to all graduate osteopathic physicians Alumni Association agreed that Hemorrhage. Our very sincere IL with so much to be done during sympathy is extended to his Plan now to do yoour annual "Brain Dusting" with us' the next few- months that a call family and we know a favorite and our augmented faculty for six days of concentration, meeting in a centrally located friend will be missed by many city would facilitate matters a in the state and more at our MAY 27 to JUNE 1 inclusive great deal. Orders were issued national meetings. and thru the kindness of Dr. J. Turn to the right page of your appointment book now. E. Rogers of Oshkosh, reserva- tions were made at the Lake Girls Basketball - -- -.Mm ------I - Shore Athletic Club for confer- ence room space and other ac- We have just finished the state THE BASIC SCIENCES comodations. Every officer of the tournament and we are all in. national alumni organization was What a sport this game has de- present together with others in- veloped into! Watch for an early It is difficult in a short article to clearly convey the ideas of terested and at 9 a. m. the fol- edition of Life and see for your- lowing started working. self what we have the opportun- the managing group that plans the curriculum. We are a part of the Associated Colleges of Osteopathy and the matter of designing Dr. H. E. Clybourne, president ity of being an actual part of, of D. M. S. C. O. Alumni Associa- here in Deis Moines. Now 'fess a continuity in osteopathic education is not an elasy task even for the officials of that body. The past forty years have seen changes tion. up. Aren't you sorry that you Dr. J. Paul Leonard, secretary were not here? Want to see per- in the plan of osteopathic courses that have been rapid and from the beginning have been constructive. Outside influences have of D. M. S. C. O. Alumni Associa- fectly timed symphonic muscular tion. activity? Want to see keen com- induced isome of the changes and inside inspiration has been re- sponsible for others. At the present writing our teaching plan, our Dr. John E. Rogers, Endow- petition with sportsmanship ment Councilor of D. M. S. C. O. paramount? And on the side selection and arrangement of subjects, has been mapped in con- formity with the demand for every graduate o'steopathic physician Dr. Fred D. Campbell, Student don't you fellows think the newer Recruiting Councilor of D. M. S. designs in girls basketball togs to be a better educated student at the beginning of the course and a well rounded general osteopathic physician at the end. C. 0. Alumni Association. are an improvement over the Dr. H. V. Halliaday, College styles of a few years back? Cer- The first consideration in building a practical course in any Representative of D. M. S. C. O. tainly, it gives them more free- therapy is to know that the student understands those subjects or Alumni Association. dom. sciences that form the basis for specific diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Arthur D. Becker, Presi- Five well trained girls from The Iso-called Basic Sciences are usually listed as these preliminary dent of D. M. S. C. O. the college were assigned to take subjects. It is the intent of the college management that at some Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Dean of care of seven of the competing later date students entering this institution shall not be permitted D. M. S. C. O. teams. These teams sent letters to matriculate without certain of these Basic Sciences taken pre- Dr. Paul Park, president of to the college requesting this liminary to the course in Osteopathy. The present schedule in- Iowa D. M. S. C. O. Alumni As- service and we were prepared cludes the Basic Sciences. Since the application of these can be sociation. and glad to be able to do our perhaps better-done as their therapeutic use unfolds, it would Dr. George Heilman, president part in making the tournament undoubtedly be more practical to dispose of these studiels before of Wisconsin D. M. S. C. O. a success. beginning the. course in Osteopathy. The four years then given Alumni Association. Georgiiana Harris drew the to the study of Osteopathy could be made truly four years of osteo- Dr. Harry Stimslon of the winning team and if you think pathic study instead of approximately one third basic science and Michigan D. M. S. C. O. Alumni you can touch her with a ten the remaining two thirds the study of our therapy. We could use Association. foot pole you are mistaken. more time in the development of osteopiathic diagnosis and treat- Dr. Sam Liebov, chairman of Don't get her started on the ment and our next advance in the education of an osteopathic the D. M. S. iC. O. Reunion and events leading up to the last physician must be the expansion of study within our own field of Banquet at St. Louis June 26, game Saturday night. Lillie Mc- therapy. 1940. Clure's team beat out Edyth We wonder Chemistry if in reading this Gates' team in the semi-finals but you can fully realize the import try to get Edyth to admit that The study of Chemistry seems to be the greatest stumbling of such a meeting,. This? sincere, her team was the least bit in- block to the majority of students. The major reason for this is unselfish group of workers for ferior. Beverly Dodge had the that this should be a compulsory istudy in high school and it is not. our college left.their homes, tak- bad luck to Ibe assigned to early If each high school student were required to take the regulation ing their weekly day of rest, to losers but enjoyed the good luck course of one yelar of high school chemistry this basis would make devote the entire time in work- of following thru with other the more advanced divisions of the subject not only more intereist- ing out plans that are primarily teamis. Gertrude Ganfield was as- ing but easier of application. The present schedule for the teach- for your benefit and pleasure. signed late due to a lagging re- ing of Chemistry in our osteopathic colleges calls for Inorganic, Several matters of great import- quest but knew the answer to Organic and Physiological Chemistry. These are given in the ance needed to be considered. the question "Why did Water- Freshman and Sophomore years and without a preliminary high Your Reunion and Banquet had ville lose?" school or college course lare certainly difficult. Chemistry is a very been definitely dated and a ten- Why can't we have these necessary part of the education of any physician. The reactions tative program outlined. Sam games every month instead of used in diagnosis and many other practical analyses depend upon Liebov's trip from St. Louis to having to wait a whole year for an understanding of chemical activities. The study of diet may Chicago to go over these pre- a return. 0 yes, Virg was hang- bei reduced to chemical terms. This subject deals with some very liminary plianis for your meeting ing around snapping pictures of simple and common chemicals as well as the complicated organic Wednesday night, June 26 re- the girls and as; usual doing as combinations. sulted in a saving to you of fifty little work as possible. (Continued on Page 4) (Continued on Page 2) I THE LOG BOOK

. I I Pledge Westfiall was the chair- vision of that mighty mite of the Following the repast the c.on- Fraternities man for the occasion, assisted kitchen-the honorable Glenn C. ference continued in Parlor A, by Pledge Elliot who did some Munger Esq. (Some hash eh with Dr. McCaughan expressing very clever advertising for the gals?) we played bridge and his complete surprise and grati- affair. Dancing and games were bingo. Later in the evening re- fication at the call and response The last regular meeting of played which rounded off the freshments! were served - Wal toI such a meeting. He reviewed Sigma Sigma Phi was held in the evening very nicely. thlat just about all for thiis, time the college situation briefly and form of a banquet at Leo's! deli- The Atlas Club every semester -Adios. 0. G. N. pointed out that the future of catessan with Judge Powers as has a series of speakers which our institutions must depend the guest speaker. The Judge, appear every other Monday eve- largely on concerted effort with- who is troubled with a chronice ning. The first speaker for the New Unique in our own ranks. He added that cholecystitis, could not partici- new semester was Dr. Zimmer- he had noted an increased inter- pate in the meal with us but sat mian, a German refugee from (Continued from Page 1) est in our various institutions peacefully by while the rest of Vienna who talked on a very in- cents. Match that in unselfish- during the paist year. us attacked large slabis of ham teresting modern topic. Monday ness if you can. Sam spent his The business of the conference and then delivered a very inter- evening, March 11, Dr. L. L. transportation to Chicago and re- was not hurried but a number of esting talk after we had finished. Facto will lecture on technic. The turn from St. Louis and one day important items were disposed Now that the six weeks exams practical work committee under away from his practice to of. Reports were heard from Drs. Facto slave are over, we see that Dr. the direction of Dr. Paul Rutter money for you. Mlay we assure Campbell and Rogers on Student hasn't lost any of his "stuff" is outlining a very interesting you now that this spirit within Recruiting and Endowment. Con- during his absence from the col- group of speakers for the semes- the Alumni of our college is structive ideas were offered by lege and ean still ask about more ters series of talks. growing rapidly and it is and everyone present all being noted signs with peoples' name attached Out of the new crop of fresh- will be the basis for the main- and miany to be ulsed later in the to them than there are names men, who have entered school program. listed in the telephone directory. tenance of our prestige in the this term,, we have had the pleas- future. Dr. Paul Park was designated Dr. Schumaker is amazed at ure to pledge Joe Cullen, Earl chairman of the Homecoming Ju- the interest the Senior A class i's Gay, Don Althouse, and Siam Before discussion of the major bilee to be held possibly in Oc- showing in carbon, hydrogen and Thornton. topic'si of the program Dr. Cly- tober. bourne called upon Drs. Arthur ozygen. Thats a good sign that R. 0. D. Stylus Dr. H. E. Clybourne, chair- D. Becker and J. P. Schwartz of qualifyings are again drawing man, together with Dr. J. P. near. We wish you the best of the college for any remarks they Schwartz and Dr. J. E. Rogers luck fellas, and hope you all might care to make. Both com- were charged with building a knock off 100% in every exam. Wal reckon its time to give plimented the Alumni organiza- definite program of improvement J. E. N. youse guys and glals the lowdown tion and reported many improve- each year leading up to our 50th ments in the faculty and equip- on whats going on round here. anniversary in 1948. Wel had our smoker here at ment at the college. Each ex- This was the first time but the houise Tuesday, January 30. pressed the hope that the Alumni The Gamma chapter of Psi there will be a second. All The turn out was exceptionally could visit the college and be agreed that no time should be Sigma Alpha held their senior convinced of the changes that good-The speakers consisted of set for such meetings but that banquet at the Eiast Des Moines Judge Powers, Drs. Becker, Fac- have been made during the last club January 9. The toastmas- with each fully aware of the to, Klein and Owen. Its sur- several years. It is a well known value of such conferences that ter Dr. O. E. Owen, introduced fact that graduates of any tcol- prisingly funny just how much any time a call was made for the speaker, Rev. F. J. Weertz. knowledge one can pick up at lege think of that institution in The following members were thils group of officers to be to- these litle get togetheris.-Uh terms' of what it was doing and gether, they would meet. issued life certificates-E. Han- what it had at the time! of their Huh!! It is unfortunate that with sen, G. Lawerence, Paul Kimber- We have the had a couple of vsi- graduation. We want you in 1400 Alumni scattered over the know that Still College ly. i tors in the liast two weeks-Dr. field to country that each of you could Beta chapter of Kansas City Millard ,the gentleman and frat is not standing still. It has pro- not have been listening to the College honored us by sendingBro from Wisconsin, stopped at gressed each year and will con- four members to our senior ban- our humble abode long enough topics and the discussions. Every tinue to do so. Both Dr. Becker word and act at this meeting was quett. to tell us he had found a place and Dr. Schwartz were optomis- an expression of enthusiastic de- Initiation February 113 was called Summit, South Dakota, tic of the future and stated thlat sire! to back the college in its held at the P. S..G. G. house, those that seemed to be the place he all they needed was a more com- initiated were W. F erguson, M. would like to practice-Reckon program of expansion. The indi- plete appreciation among the vidual was submerged and the graduates of the many improve- (Ford, E'. Perry, J. Robb. thats .,where we will find him college and the future of osteo- A banquet was held at the he w iln ments already made and those A banquetMon was held at the from now on. Good luck Cliff!! pathy put before everything else. Eiast Des Moines club February The other visitor was, Dr. Fischer contemplated. These officials will soon be 26. The speaker of the evening Tht good looking chap fer Dr. Halladay'isi reports were was Bill Hamon from the identi- MilwaukeeHe is practicing in writing to you. The personal Milwaukee-He is practicing in largely statistical and dealt with message thlat they print in the fication department of the city Tennessee and doing right well the number of students in our forthcoming Bulletin will be of of Des Moines. He recited his! himself. college from the different states favorite! poems, which were en- great interest to you. Keep in and the proportion of increase mind the sacrifices both in time joyed very much. We have four new men living or decrease. It was happily noted R. Woods and R. Anderson ac- in the house at the present time and money that these men have that the past two years have made and see if you cannot cepted Pledgeship Gamma Chap- -They are: Jack Bland from given us an increase in each ter extends their 'best regards to West Virginia; Ray Sweney from match them in your community. class and evidence of a continua- The college is extremely these; two students and wishes Massachusetts; Douglais Frantz tion of this confidence. them a very successful college from Michigan (potatoe farmer) proud ,of its Alumni officers. It year. E. E. B. 'and last if not least that little It was decided to publish a is fully aware of the handicap guy in the brilliant red shirt, Bulletin to be sent to ealch Alum- under which they are working to Herbert Clausing from Tulsa, nus advising our graduates more initiate an increased interest in Ai LZS L 0 2)noL Oklahoma. Es even got air on intimately of the various plans the needs of the college and os- Now that the first six weeks es cheesf!! discussed and accepted at this teopiathy. The handicap is not exams' are over we can plunge Thei other night-Wednesiday meeting. Watch for this import- in workable ideas but in work- right back and burn more of the February 7, to be exact-We ant document and do not throw able aides in each state. midnight oil, getting ready for had the Still College Coeds for it away but keep it for future Alumni meetings are being the second six weeks work. The dinner. Those present were B.ecky reference. planned in several statess. We semester is well underway now, Richardson (president of Delta The noon hour approached. ask you to attend these and and the! Atlas Club 'wants: to ex- Omega), Georgiana Harris, Edy- Drs. Becker and Schwartz con- learn more about the organiza- tend its hearty good wishes and the Gates, Rlachel Payne, Emma ferred and returned with the: an- tion. An Alumni luncheon will good luck to all the new men, Louise MacAdams, Mildred Wey- nouncement that dinner was be- be held during the Post Grad- who have by this time, been con- gandt, Lavonne Overton, Murie: ing served by the college in Par- uate (and Review Week at the vinced on the study of o'steopathy Stewart, Mary Toriello, Beverly lor B, immediately adjacent. How college the last of May. Our big as a profession. Dodge, Gertrude Ganfield, and they ever prepared that fine 11Alumni meeting will be June 26 The present pledge group of Mary Williams. The dinner gong steak dinner will ever remain a I at Sit. Louis and keep your eye the Atlas Club gave their tannual rang and the shuffle began-The secret but we still think theIIopen for detailed plans for this pledge party, which is always a charge was lead by Becky /anc chef and aides had something to I program. It becomes your will- bang up affair, Saturday evening, Wirt, the two prelsidents of theii do with it. Dr. R. C. McCaughan, ing duty to assist your officers February 3. The party was well respective organizations. Aftel guest of the group, arrived on Lin any project that will extend attended and every one seemed putting on the feed bag which time and the* noon m;eal was trulyI the good influence of our college to be having a real time of it. was prepared under the super an enjoyableas affair. and our science. "'' - - I '''D-n-- , - ______v THE LOG BOOK __~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ plathic treatment to support eli- mination. The spinal centers for The Technic Group "I Didn't Know-" The Log Book the kidneys, liver and bowels de- mand repeated normalization. Considerable interest i's, being Not long ago I sat listening to The Official Publication of The following measures are indi- manifested in the work of the DES MOINES STILL a small group making plans for COLLEGE cated: greatly increased fluid in- special Technic committee of the OF OSTEOPATHY big things. One member wars take; daily or more frequent faculty. Letters and cards come not a stranger for we had known Editor--.-- ...... E. Harwood enemata; repeated sponge baths'; in asking more about the plan and in many cases with marked and what will eventually be done him for years, but he was a new- Faculty Adviser -.-H. V. Halladay toxemia, the use of enteroclysis with the findings. We are not comer in the organization. I was selfish and so if the total findings (Murphy drip) of 5% glucose} awakened from the usual routine President .-.. Arthur D. Becker from 4 to 6 hours at a time, appear to be in the class! of a twice each 24 hours. Proper real contribution to the study of by a spontaneous remark of his. Osteopathy Without Limitation ventilation aids detoxification. Osteopathic Technico you will be "Where have I been while all of Mobilization of the thoracic cage given the opportunity to share this has been going on?" Later in the is valuable. Measures u'seed to results. It is a slow pro- he enlarged on this sudden awak- Osteopathic Therapeutics combat toxemia also serve to cess trying to select a type of technic that will do what is ening of hi's. It seems that he REGION OF THE THORAX control high temperatures, in which problem we may add the claimed for it. With seven regu- had been too busy with the af- (Number 18 in Series) careful but thorough upper cer- lar members of the faculty, each fairs of his office and family to making an analysis of the many Lobar Pneumonia UContd. vical normalization as a method observe the things that were go- of marked value. types,, one or two an evening is a ing on continuously in hi's own The results obtained by the To prevent compliciations: The good record. Some of our Tech- immediate vicinity. The group of distinctive osteopathic treatment nic is not acceptable. It is not osteopathic physicians around of lobar pneumonia have attain- most common complication is empyema. The careful normali- specific and being too general in him had been organized for ed a high pinnacle in the world scope is not as useful as Technic many years and he had been of therapeutics. More than 90% zation of the cervical and thor- acic spine selected for a definite purpose. invited to become a member. of iall cases treated have made with careful raising and The group sol far, has confined There was no selfiish motive good recoveries as a reisult of the articulation of the ribs en- hances local reisistance of tissues its! observations to the articula- either in the invitation nor in the skillful and intelligent applica- tions of the vertebral column. If refusal. Our profession sits in tion of the fundamental princi- by normalization of vasomotor innervation. Such treatment ex- this is finished at the end of the 'conferences with each otheir for ples underlying osteopathic semester it will still leave other mutual benefit and not for the science. erts a favorable influence on trophism. Should empyema re- divisions of our osteopathic tech- good of any one member. Those The problem presenting in the sult in spite of such care, prompt nic to be reviewed as time per- who do not affiliate think for treatment of lobar pneumonia is recognition and surgical treat- mits. the moment that they cannot in no way dissimilar to that pre- ment are imperative. give, the time nor perhaps the senting in many acute infectious To support vital functions: small amount of financial support diseases'. Pneumoccoci pulmon- Dr. Halladay Honored neces's'ary for group projects. ary infections are more serious Osteopathic treatment to secure normalization They need only to investigate than most and the effelcts of the of the cervical and Recently Dr. H. V. Halladay upper dorsal Ispine and the las- with an open mind the benefits toxins elaborated are more dis- wrais awarded an honorary mem- in many ways and their first astrous than in many infections, sociated ribs is the best insur- bership in the Lambda Omicron ance for the. maintenance decision will be over-ruled. "I but the basic objectives of treat- of ade- Gamma fraternity. This! is a quate cardiac reserves. The cen- did not know" is not to be ex- ment are the same as are met double honor. The Lambda Omi- cused. We do know that unless with in most infections. They tral nervous mechanisms are cron Gamma was founded in likewise protected by these ols- certain tangible benefits' are may be stated as follows: 1924. Chapters are active in manifest by organizations that 1. To preserve and enhance the teopathic measures. All vital Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Des organs and tissues are benefited these organizations fade! and dis- patient's resistance, both gen- Moines and Chicago. During the appear. We do know that the eral and local. by measures used in combating sixteen years of Lambdia Omicron toxemia. From the first day in American Osteopathic Association 2. To overcome the infection. Gamma expansion the Grand is producing very certain tangi- 3. To combat toxemia. lobar pneumonia, the efforts to Chap'ter haisi never voted an hon- combat ble benefits and that it is ex- 4. To prevent complications if toxemia mufst be unre- orary membership until its last mitting. In many ways' this panding in its good influences. possible and to promptly rec- fac- meeting when Dr. Halladay wals tor may The one thing that prevents a ognize them and effectively be! said to constitute the unanamously given this honor. "crux of treatment." more complete coverage of all treat them if they occur. This, therefore, not only brings needed activities is an increased 5. To support vital functions. To fortify and sped convales- this reward of merit to the indi- membership. Your membernship 6. To fortify and sipeed iconvales- cence: lobar pneumonia is a viduial but also to our college. will enlighten you where your cence. wicked disease and the toxins of We extend our sincere thanks to appreciation may have been dim. To preserve and enhance the the infection work havoc thruout the Grand Chapter of the Lamb- We are rapidly nearing the date patient's resistance, both general the entire body. The heart mus- da Omicron Gamma and the for a great meeting of our affili- and local, includes: rest in bed; cle, the kidney epithelium, the Local Chapter also for the part ated members. Your name on proper ventilation; good nursing parenchymatous cells of the liver they played in bringing thils hon- the roll will guarantee the an- care; suitable and adequate diet; and other tissues in the body or to Des Moines. swer to "I didn't know," many careful and repeated osteopathic undergo cloudy swelling and times during the year. It will normalization of the spine and granular degeneration, and in is sufficient. Many cases require add to your confidence and it paravertebral tissues and the se- severe icasesi focal areas of nec- two to four treatments daily. will give you thiat feeling of be- curing of adequate sleep. rosis ensue. As long as there is Very severe cases may require ing of service where service is To overcome the infection: By pathology in these tissues and treatment every two hours, or needed most. osteopathic treatment we make organs, there will be reflex os- even more frequently during the Sign the blank and mail it to available to patients their own teopathic spinal lesions (viscero- critical stages of the disease. the Central Office. When you inherent capacities and re- somatic). These reflex lesions Treatment within the first few step up to the registration desk sources. The antigen of the in- impair recuperative activities houris following the onset may be at St. Louis there will be no fective agent is the specific and and maintain the pathology by successful in aborting the case. question ajs! to your standing. adequate stimulus to those tis- which they were produced. Re- Treatment during the first 48 Yo'u will already be a member. sues and organs whose function peated osteopathic normalization hours may be fairly insistent and H. V. Halladay it is to erect barricades (anti- of these viscerosomaltic lesion thorough even though it may tire toxins, antibodies, opsonins, etc.) areas makes available the nor- the patient somewhat. After 48 The re!ticulo endothelial tissue's mal processes of repair. The hours the treatments should New Catalog found in the ispleen, the liver, common error in severe acute in- av.oid fatigue and should be spe- fections is for the patient to re- the bone marrow, the lymphatic cific, not over long and repeated A completely turn to usual activities too sipeed- new catalog is in structures, and probably many asi indicated. 'the! process of being edited. ily. Time and osteopathic treat- With other tissues and organs are ac- Time and the experience of the numerous other things ment are indicated. It takes to be tive in overcoming infections and thousands of osteopathic phy- done at this season it will be time, rest, and restoration of neutralizing toxins. These tis- sicians have established the ef- several weeks before bodily resources to make an op- copies will sues and organs can function at ficacy of such a regime of dis- be available timum recovery from a serious but we are working optimum only when their blood tinctively osteopathic therapeutic hard and will rush the printing infection such as lobar pne!u- and nerve supply are miaintained application. For discussion re- job. If you hiave the monia. names of within normal limits. The me- garding serum therapy, and med- prospective students who need a chanisms to overcome infections In a few mild and favorable ication, the reader is referred to new edition be sure to renew the are inherent in the body tissues. cases of lobar pneumonia one standard texts. name for our files. Get your To combat toxemia: osteo- osteopathic treatment each day A. D. B., D. 0. own request in early for a copy. THE LOG BOOK

- I . .11 0 long line on opening morning, as well Las lighten the worsk of 3.1k (DI P. 4.$. ---* your executive office if your THE BASIC SCIENCES state dues for 1940-41 are mailed President Hook to the Secretary in Marshalltown (Continued From Page 1) While several reports on Pres- well in advance of May 8th. Dues Bacteriology payments in the mail on 'May 8, ident Hook's condition have A very thoro study of the subject of Bacteriology is necessary reached us, today is our first 9 or 10th cannot be credited for for an appreciation of one of the major causes for disease. The note from him since he entered convention privileges. detail of differentiation of fevers land foci of infection often de- the Kani Osteopathic Hospital in Membership pends upon the findings of the Bacteriologist. This study definitely Omaha about February 1st. With Paying ones dues! is only the paintis a picture of the possible seriousness of a diseased part of his second trip to the operlating first obligation of any ones mem- the} body and offers a basis for the therapy most acceptable in room now history, and both for bership. Interested participation combating the pathology. major procedures, he is assured in the aims' and needs of your so- Biology by his surgeon, Dr. Anton Kani, ciety is indispensable to your that six weekis may find him at own progress. In order to understand the complicated human body the stu- den't must begin. his !study with the simple forms of animal life. work again. We are all delight- Did you know that non-mem- Biology is basic in that idea and its expansion as the normal func- ed to know you are improving bers are continuously providing tions of animal life are studied in connection with evolutionary satisfactorily, Rolla, and wish evidence of law violation that changes and the adaptability of animal life to environment. The you godspeed for a full and com- may surely jeopardize the rights student realizes that as life, becomes more complicated that the plete recovery. and privileges of the entire pro- body must develop in greater detail. Biology answers many ques- fesion? How recently have you State Convention tionis' that arise in the study of human functional reactions. The finial form of Dr. Holcomb known the joy of signing up a Jordan's program for the 42nd member in your A. 0. A. or State Histology annual convention of the Iowa Society? Why not be a member The physician must picture in his mind the beginning of Society of Osteopathic Physicians of the second water, by sending disease. To do this he must have a clear picture of the body under and Surgeons has juisit gone to in the application of some near- the microscope in health and in disease. Histology shows' us the the printers. When your copy by non-member als! you bring magnified tissues in health. We must know these in order to arrives you will agree that he your own current dues for 1940- recognize the same tissues affected by a destructive process. Since has a rare innovation for us then. 41 up to date? we learn largely by comparison, Histology is the basis for an The entire program has been de- Refer to your new A. O. A. interpretation of Pathology. signed on the modern teaching Directory for virtually complete Embryology p!attern of Visual education. Like status on State and A. O. A. The development of the animal from the simple union of two the current talking pictures, "It membership. cells is a remarkable story. Certain changes rapidly take place Has To Be Seen." Here are Applications for Membership during this period of life. If these changes, do not follow a set some of the high lights you will B. A. Wayland, Cedar Rapids. rule the newly born infant may show a condition that may be want to be sure to hear and see: corrected or not. The diagnosis and treatment of cases' often is Dr. C. B. Blakeslee-Indianap- Clive R. Ayers, Grant. R. L. Pell, Lake Park. based on a knowledge of slight alterations in the embryologic life olis, Ind. "The Kidney" (with H. A. Somers, Hawarden. of the individual. slides) Ethel Boyd, Spencer. Dr. A. B. Crites-Kanslas City. Anatomy B. 0. Hoard, Spencer. The study of the structure of the body is classified under the "The Treatment of Deafness." J. E. Bunker, Cherokee. Dr. R. C. McCaughan-Chicago. subject of Anatomy. Histology is microscopic anatomy. Embry- D. C. Giehm, Sioux City. ology is developmental anatomy and Gross Ana'tomy extending thru "Our Osteopathic Problems." Respectfully submitted, Dr, James Sharon-State Health many hours of study, consists of the description of the parts of F. A. Gordon, D. 0., the body that are visible to the naked eye. Gross Anatomy is the Department. "The Eye in Sy- Sec'y.-Treas. philis." basis for many advanced subjects that every physician must be Dr. S. V. Roebuck-Chicago. familiar with, if he expects to be accurate in diagnosis and treat- "Osteopathic Technique." Polk County ment plan. Dr. W. Don Craske-iChicago. The! Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy has, provided every "Bandaging and Casts." Thirty-eight guests and mem- opportunity for the detailed study of each of the above basic sub- Dr. A. D. Becker-Des Moines. bers of Polk County Osteopathic jects. Dr. Shumaker as head of the Chemistry department is a "Future of Osteopathy." Association met at the Kirkwood recognized authority on the subject. Laboratory hoursi and lec- Turn now to the date of May Holtel, February 12th, for a 6:30 tures are correlated so that the student enjoyes the greatest benefit 9 and 10 in your appointment P. M. dinner. The guest speaker from each. Experiments are made practical and in each division record and reserve both days for was Dr. Anton Kani of Omaha, complete equipment may be found in the laboratory for a thoro continuous attendance at your Nebraska, a 1917, Still College demonstration of the practical application of the subject. program in Hotel Savery, Des graduate. His subject was "Os- Dr. Hugh Clark, with five years. of graduate and research Moines, put on by your profes- teopathy at the Crossroads," in study in the Biological department of the University of Michigan, sion, for your benefit. which he ably summed up the is in charge of the didactic and laboratory instruction in Biology, Public and Professional Welfare problems Osteopathy faces today Bacteriology, Embryology and Histology and is assisted by Prof. Committee chairmen of your of becoming a part of a larger Charles Stull. Dr. Clark i's: fully cogniz'ant of the value of these society were privileged to attend group, or continuing alone to subjects as foundational studies in osteopathy. His courses are the first "School of Instruction" follow the percepts taught by planned carefully and carried ou't with precision. The acquisition given by the P. & P. W. Commit- Andrew Taylor Still. Dr. Kani of new microscopes and other laboratory equipment this past year tee of A. 0. A. The one day also showed two reels of excel- has increased the' scope of this work land we may be certain of a "School" was held in Chicago lent surgical motion pictures in better understanding of these subjects under the new plan of Towers Club on February 11th. color, taken 'by himself and Dr. blending lectures', note books and laboratory schedules. The states of Illinois, Iowa, Wis- Ashmore at the Kani Hospital. The departmen't of Anatomy is under the direction of Dr. H. consin, Michigan and Indiana Dr. Beryl Freeman asked local V. Halladay who needs no introduction to the profession. His work were well represented. The pub- Osteopathic Physicians to coop- as a teacher in the profession for the past twenty five, years speaks lic and your profession in Iowia erate with school representatives for itself. Dr. Paul Kimberly, who hlais been his assistant for the will certainly derive added bene- in utilizing local resources in ed- past two years, has, been retained on the faculty and will continue fitsi for the decision of Drs. Jor- ucational problems. As Ositeo- his teaching in the laboratory and in the didactic classes given in dan, Tueckes, Owen, Biddison piathic representatives to the the Sophomore year. An important phase of the teaching of and Cunningham to finance their health group of some fifty local Anatomy is the close relation between the mtajor principles of own instruction in this' work. service! organizations, she stated Osteopathy and all gros's anatomy. Dr. Halladay and Dr. Kimberly Regulations that this can best be done by are ever mindful of this extremely important interpretation of the With the adoption of amend- being ready to talk to groups of subject. ments last year, the beginning of school children on health prob- We are certain that you will not find a better organization for the Society fiscal year was moved lems when we are called upon the teaching of the basic sciences than we have at our college. up to May 1st. This facilitates to dso.do Our students progressing from the subjects listed above to thols'e evaluation of a full years pro- At the regular March meeting, leading to clinical contacts are well prepared for the advanced gram by your responsible dele- Dr. B. iE'. Laycock of the Still studies. We are proud of each year at our college. D. M. S. C. 0. gates a't the annual May conven- ~College Faculty, talked on "Ap- will continue to advance and as time makes demands the curriculum tion. It also obligates! dues pay- pendicular Technique," and gave and hour's will b'e changed to meet existing conditions. A highly ment in full prior to registra- some very helpful and practical technical educational course, such as is offered at our college, must tion at the annual convention to demonisitrations to an interested also anticipate the future and our officers are !alreadylooking ahead avoid the larger registration fee. group. in preparation for the greater responsibilities that our future grad- It will save your time in the Ruth Paul, D. 0., Sec'y. uates must meet. I /A 4t1 Entered as second clas 7 -THE - Accepted for mailing at matter, February 3rd, 1923 special rates of postage at the post office at De, provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912 authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. My I. p LOG BOOK i

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Volume 18 April 15, 1940 Number 4 I I~~~~~~~~~~~-

. Entertainment At the St. r NM,OW. ------~~~~~~~~~I--l Alumni News Louis Convention The There is a renewed activity We believe that no other city due at this time of year among has offered our annual conven- Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy the several organized states. The tions the variety and amount of reports so far, have been mostly on paper but we are watching entertainment which is being of- announces an intensive week of fered in St. Louis this year. closely to see if they are put I into effect. News Bulletins have Much of it is furnished without charge to visitors at the conven- POST-GRADUATE REVIEW AND CLINIC been promised from the states tion and some is being paid for and also from the national or- :_hvba:riousi Societies, Associa- Open to all graduate osteopathic physicians ganization, the latter now in the tions, Fraternities and individ- process of makeup. Iowa hopes uals. Plan now to do your annual "Brain Dusting" with us to entertain the Iowa students before the end of the semester The Societies of O. & O. L., and our augmented faculty for six days of concentration. Proctology and Herniology will and will have a luncheon during meet for their respective clinical the state meeting in May. An- conventions prior to the conven- MAY 27 to JUNE 1 inclusive other luncheon is called during the Post Graduate and Review tion of the Association and each Turn to the right page of your appointment book now. of them will hold its annual re- week of May 27th. union and banquet before Dr. Program announcement in our next issue. You will want Michigan has called for a list of Michigan students and will Soden opens his big show. to hear and see every hour being planned for you. An attractive program, includ- give, them instructions for the Summer. Dr. St. Amant and his ing Past President Arthur E. 14 ·_r~_~ _L~__~_~_~_r· _ rL__L__ AC_~__ _ @~~~k secretary, Dr. Stimson are busy Allen as a speaker, has been If ------~_·__ - ~ ~_rL__~_;L------~ - E. planned for the open meeting in with a survey of possible recruits the Statler Ball Room on Sunday in the state. evening, June 23. Early arrivals Expositive Osteopathy Ohio will reorganize during at the convention and the public the state convention and prom- are invited to attend. Admission ises to give its sister state Michi- is by ticket only and they should Last month we discussed with you the importance of a gan plenty of rivalry in the race be secured immediately after ar- firm foundation of basic sciences in the study of osteopathy. for honors. Wisconsin is at work rival. We hope to be able to In the progression of the subjects that form our curriculum and we hear good reports from broadcast the latter part of this the next step must be to use this given information and to Kentucky and a number of other meeting from the Ball Room. apply it in the study and expansion of our principles and prac- spotls. All visiting lady guests at the tice of osteopathic therapy. Next month we will finish this The one thing that is adding convention are invited to attend series of three divisions of the course in the explanation of how to our enthusiasm is that we are a reception for Mrs. Frank F. our students actually practice osteopathy in the final third of getting the names of good pros- Jones in the Ball Room of the the schedule. pects in nearly every mail. Keep DeSoto Hotel on Monday after- It is difficult to draw a definite line between Basic Sciences in mind that the names we have .o~~~~~~I CABrkn"C,+nr .IsH os had on the prospect list are noon. :1ilKets miust De excnangeau and Therapeutic subjects. Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology near- at the local registration desk. are basic in that they form the foundation for diagnosis, prog- ly all cancelled now due to the Both Sigma Sigma Phi and Psi nosis and treatment and yet their application is so closely increase in preliminary require- Sigma Alpha will have their an- linked with the real study of osteopathy that in their teaching, ments. We are starting all over nual reunions and banquets in again and immediate prospective osteopathy cannot be eliminated. These subjects are disposed i the Statler Hotel on Monday eve- of before the Junior year yet their influence continues and students must have the full two ning before the President's Re- years of college. The future 'they are never completely disposed of in the mind of the must ception and Ball. physician. be given a thot also and in The big reception and ball in listing interested young men and Physiology deals with the function of the various parts women indicate their present sta- honor of Dr. Frank F. Jones will of the body that are studied under the title of Anatomy. A be held in the Statler Ball Room tus and when they will be pre- physician must understand function as the normal response pared to enter our college. Monday evening. Every regis- to stimulation. Any deviation from this response mu'st be tered convention attendant is in- It is advantageous to have rated as dysfunction and should be studied in order to devise your state organized but as in- vited. A nationally known or- and select the proper chestra has been engaged for treatment to correct the condition. dividuals with or without state Pathology is the study of abnormal Histology. The mind's centralization you each have a this occasion and will be aug- eye must see the microscopic picture of disease. The micro- mented by a trio of girl singers duty to your profession and your scope brings us this record and we follow the changes as repair college. We need many more from one of the radio stations. begins and the organs return to normal structure and function. Punch will be served without osteopathic physicians and your The rapidity of this change depends largely on the selection influence is needed now. charge and other refreshments of the proper method of treatment and is an important factor may be obtained in the hotel. in the satisfactory recovery of the patient. All ladies who register as Principles of Osteopathy are not only distributed thruout Confucius Say- guests at the convention are in- the course in the interpretation of the majority of the subjects, "Seniors are bored of educa- vited by the St. Louis Osteo- but are concentrated into a complete course of instruction and tion." And why not? The week pathic Auxiliary to attend a com- discussion. The basic precepts, of Dr. A. T. Still have not of April 8 they took eight exams plimentary luncheon in the Stat- changed since their announcement in 1874. The linking of his covering the four years work ler Ball Room on Tuesday. News ideas of the mechanics of the body with the latest findings of under the title of Qualifying Ex- has leaked out that only one man the present day scientists is an interesting subject. It plainly aminations. Their emotions ran will be permitted to lunch with shows that Dr. Still w'as some fifty years ahead of his time in the gamut from real joy, when the ladies and Dr. Jones has therapeutic insight for the tendancy now is to limit the intro- they found a question they could been selected for that signal hon- duction of drugs into the body except when indicated by certain answer, to violent anger when or. He hias our congratulations methods of diagnosis. The day of the indiscriminate use of the old brain failed to give or and sympathy. drugs has passed and natural methods of treatment are para- tempus fugited in high. The Golf, trap shooting and fly mount. question now among them is not casting tournaments have been Principles of Osteopathic Technic brings to the student a how to get into Room 307 but arranged' for Tuesday afternoon. how to get out of it. (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 4) THE LOG BOOK

ical of the party on the other Fraternities Assemblies etmnd of the line. Thanks to the Entertainment At the St. . T. S. Louis Convention NT.IT 0rd We seem to be getting cramp- March 20-A special assembly N. I 0, C. w ed for space but we must review A was called for a short period and I tam convinced that we will our assemblies so that you will iargely for the purpose of ex- (Continued from Page 1) have a great convention in St. know that each Friday something p)laining some of the plans of All who are interested in these Louis. The work of the Council of interest i's brought before the Llumni.S State organizations sports should contact the various is about ended and there is yet student body. within the student body have chairmen at once to learn the time to make any needed chang- January 26-The beginningX been revived and officials are detailsI of these events. es in the schedule. Banquet assembly of the semester and the bbusy working out plans for the Tuesday night is fraternity rooms have been assigned and introduction of the faculty. Dr. vacation.X night and most of the fraternities the menus selected. Entertain- Lonnie Facto was warmly cheer- March 29-Lt. Lymann, who will hold their annual get-togeth- ment has been contacted and ed for his return and Dr. Byron claimedc to be "just a fireman" ersI in the Statler at dinner. Some the offering is satisfactory. Pro- Laycock greeted as a new mem- was sponsored by the Phi Sigma will have provided entertainment grams are in the process of mak- ber of the family. Dr. Paul ( lamma and certainly left no for their members and all have ing and it will soon be time to Kimberly, now dignified with his loubt in the minds of the stu- arranged attractive programs. print 1,000 tickets for those who degree, was also given an extra lentsc as to his ability. We know Entertainment has been pro- will attend the fraternity and so- ovation. Most of the faculty ie talked over the heads of those vided for the ladies and non- rority reunions. I know of a were present but it would be a in the younger classes and his fraternity men on Tuesday eve- number of people who have been miracle if we had them all on lemonstration of the work of the ning at the DeSoto. The program working day and night recently dais at one time. firemen with the new type in- consists of a dinner, floor show and who will continue to work February 9-A combined dis- 1haler was' something to see and quiz program on Osteopathy, longer and harder than they play of the Freshman class and again.c Many thanks Lt. and the all for the price of a dinner. should just to know that you a surgical film. The new class IP. S. G. Good talent has been engaged will be well taken care of during numbering over twenty (a rec- April 5-Mr. Miles, editor of for the floor show and we can your visit to St. Louis the last ord) were taken apart for the ;het American Legionair, was in- guarantee the quality of the din- of June. benefit of the various states and ttroduced on the program spon- ner and show. The quiz on Os- We have already started to many of you know the routine.routine sored by the Atlas Club. Mr. teopiathy was written by Dr. get ready for the trip. Our Sum- Boos and cheers were intermin- late ~Miles, having been in the Drennan and the audience will mer suit has been taken out of gled as certain states were an- World War spoke on America have opportunity to compete for storage and will be sent to the nounced. A fine class and now and reminded us of our fortun- cash prizes. cleaners this week for the re- intimately a part of thigs ate position in the world and on moval of the Winter's accumu- that they seem to be old timers. A bus ride has been arranged this continent. It is no doubt for the ladies on Wednesday lation of wrinkles and dust. Bet- The surgical film on a brain op- true that few of us realize the ter get your reservation madem the library morning. Large busses have been eraltion was from the library of Iprivilege we are enjoying now reserved, each with an announcer early. Davis and Geck of Broklyn, N. Y. and hope will not be disturbed. H. V. Halladay, Exc.-Secy. who will describe the points of February 16-Thru the influ- interest. The trip will be of un- AVntn A( nnence of Glen Walker we enjoyed I. S. O. usual interest because of the his- A1TL1AtCLU)L2 a film from. the library of the torical background of modern Army. The maneuvers necessary The International Society of St. Louis. Tickets are fifty cents Now that "Hell Week" is overfor the placement of hospital each and the tour requires three and formal initiation has taken units and other divisions of the Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryn- will hold its National hours to complete. place, there are a few fellows Medical Corps were clearly gology Louis June 19, Wednesday evening is Alumni who can actually call themselves shown Wehope to have a con- Convention in St. by the American Osteo- Associations actives followed night. Most Alumni instead of .low down tinuation of this interesting and be pledges, or was it the actives who instructive movie at some early pathic Society of Ophthalmology will meet for dinner and later instructive movie at some early shows or were low down?. Never the less and Oto-Laryngology June 20-21- entertained with floor date. programs. All of these fourteen (has beens) pledges ' . 22. good can now say they are members February 2 a-Mere mention Any of you who do, or are meetings are to be held in the and be proud of it. of the number 57 brings to mind interested in, eye, ear, nose and Statler. is "Hell Week" was run off in all sorts of good things to eat. throat work should attend this Your St. Louis Committee you a choice of parties about the same manner as in the Mr. Jeffery of Heinz entertained convention. You are welcome offering you are night, one a show past, which ended up with a us with the story of the develop- as a guest even though on Thursday be a famous Municipal Opera "Millionaires Party" on Saturday ment of preservation of foodis by not a member. There will at the and the other a boat ride on the March 16. On the Sunday noon canning. Certainly a film that very fine program, clinic and en- for those attending. Mississippi. Both are complimen- of formal initiation March 31, each of you should see and not tertainment to meet you in tary to visitors but require an the members and pledges en- too full of plugs for the product. Will be happy exchange of tickets at the local joyed a banquet at Dotys' Tea Try to get this instructive story St. Louiis June 19. registration desk before noon on Room, which was well attended for your own group. H. J. Marshall, D. O. O. Tuesday. Transportation will be by the Atlas Club and their March 1 Mr. Hlammond of President, I. S. the Identification Bureau of the furnished without charge to and guests. from the opera and boat. At- The annual "Yard Day" of the city surprised us with an hour of DR. C. O. MEYER- now associated with theI tendance at either event will be Atlas Club was held Saturday poetry. That he kept us laughing is Hospital of Seat- interesting and an evening well March 30, and with the overtime is enough to say about Madison Street morning, under spent. work of all the house and out- his allotted time. The program tle, Washington which is the management of Dr. E. W. Entertainment schedules have side men, the premises of the was sponsored by the Sigma Sig- I We have some very also been prepared for visiting new Atlas Chapter house really ma Phi Honorary Fraternity. Pruett. reports of the fine II youths and children. A large look fine. March 8-Dr. J. Martin Klots- flattering institu- variety of entertainment is avail- The Practical Work Committee che, one of the iCity Forum work being done at this equipment I able for them, including every- on Miarch 1 had a very interest- speakers, held the asembly spell- tion and the excellent appreciated thing from day nurseries to ing movie on OBI. technic as done bound while he skimmed over and service which is best swimming pools and dances. We Los Angeles County Hos- the "Situation in Europe" as if by the growing clientel. Our in the I feel sure you will be well taken pital. The committee has ar- it were easy to think about. It is wishes are extended to Dr. Meyer care of in St. Louis. ranged for a talk from Dr. Ma- surprising how much we think and congratulations to Dr. who will speak on a sub- we know until we get out of our Pruett. Collin Brooke, D. O. loney Chairman of Entertainment ject of his own choice, at an own rut and try to look at the early date. other fellows business. We are DR. AND MRS. PAUL BARTONI I WILLIAM REES- R. 0. Drews, Stylus indebted to Psi Sigma Alpha, -of Ottawa, Ill., should DR. Honorary Fraternity for this have a double announcement. of Cleveland had too stu- THE MAINE OSTEOPATHIC most interesting assembly. Twin girls were born to themI dious a picture in the paper the March 15-The Iota Tau Sig- February 18. They have been1Llast of February. Good picture HOSPITAL of Bill and text about his work at Portland has moved ma represented by Charlie Gray named Anne and Kay. Double3 with the Case School. into larger quarters and won a brought Mr. Knight of the N. W. congratulations. display of pictures and text Bell Telephone Co. to the assem- nice LOGAN CLENDENING, M. D.- on the front page of the March bly for our instruction and en- THE NEW CATALOG- t has been putting in some 16 Portland Evening Express. tertainment. We are sure that will be available the first after his movie of the errors we of May. Reserve your copy now7 good plugs for osteopathy lately 1 syndicated column. It SLOAN- make in talking over the phone by writing and list along with in his DR. D. E. would be a good idea to keep a of the January class has that in the future we will be your name the prospective scu- file of these in your office. opened offices in Des Moines. more careful and also more cri- dents you have contacted lately. THE LOG BOOK __ I . The patient with the onset of the cases. If in the early stage fol- attack shows evidence of pro- lowing the attack, dehydration is The Cop The Log Book found shock and may have as- evident from excessive sweating sociated nausea and vomiting. and vomiting, they should be A couple of weeks ago I came The Official Publication of The blood pressure usually drops given normal saline, subcutane- out of a building at the corner DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE promptly and the heart action is ously or by enteroclycis. The of Ninth and Olive in St. Louis OF OSTEOPATHY very weak so that the patient at patient should remain in bed for and wondered where to catch the Editor --...... E...--...... Harwood the time of the attack may be several weeks and activity should pulseless. The pulse pressure be gradually restored under care- Service Car to Maplewood. This Faculty Adviser ..H. V. Halladay may be as low as 10 or 15 m. m. ful supervision and direction. is one of the newer methods of In some cases coronary occlusion With the relief of pain the tend- transportation from down-town President --. .Arthur D. Becker must be carefully differentiated ency is to resume active life too from upper abdominal surgical promptly. A. D. B., D. 0. to the suburbs and had been in- Osteopathy Without Limitation emergencies such as acute chole- stituted since my earlier visits cystitis, or perforation of an to the city many years ago. I ulcer. Conn. Board Osteopathic Therapeutics know the city of St. Louis pretty The diagnosis depends very The next state board examina- well and its types of transporta- largely upon an accurate and de- tion but this was a new one to (Number 19 in Series) tailed history of the case with tions to be given in Connecticut will be July 1st and 2nd and me. In the modernization of this CORONARY OCCLUSION the careful consideration of the great city the problem of rapid various etiological contributing held at the State iCapitol in (By Request) Hartford. Write to Dr. Frank auto transit across town has been factors. Electrocardiographic ex- solved. The street car and bus In a very large majority of amination is of real value in F. Poglitsch of New Britain, cases, coronary o'cclusion, is a Conn., for detailed information. service is well managed and now many cases in diagnosis and dif- I find that each of the smaller serious complication in the ferential diagnosis. Physical ex- course of disease of the coron- adjacent communities are con- amination of the chest is many DR. J. J. HERRIN- nected with the down-town busi- ary arteries. It is a vascular ac- times entirely negative. of Madill, Okla., has put cident factored upon sclerotic and ness section with a system of The prognosis is decidedly one over on us. He and Miss atheromatous changes in the Service Cars that waste no time guarded in coronary occlusion. Irene Nobles were married Au- in getting out of the business dis- coronary vessels. The occlusion About 50% of the cases die sud- ·gust 2 at Hamburg, Ia. That'll occurs as a result of thrombosis trict and to the suburb. But- denly or within a few days. Cases cost you two dinners instead of where could I catch this car producing an infarct in the myo- which survive the attack may one, John. Congrats. cardium. While emboli may act recover to varying degrees de- I have learned and so have in the same capacity, post mor- pending in large part, no doubt, DR. ROBERT STARKS- you, that, when in doubt, ask a tem examination in many cases upon the size and location of the of Denver, Colo., is doing cop. St. Louis is generous with has shown that coronary emboli infarct. Favorable cases may not some fine work on the Colo. Os- its police officers and the one are very rare. The myocardial only recover, but many cases in teopathic Bulletin and still has that was busy on the corner wias infarct resulting from the occlu- time may be able to resume a time for stunts with the Kiwanis questioned. He knew the answer sion may be small or large, de- relatively high degree of physi- Club that help dissipate gloom. and with a courteous smile and pending upon the size of the cal activity. confidence he directed me to the vessel involved. It may be fa- corner where a few minutes later The treatment at the time of OUR OPERATOR NO. 27A- vorably placed, or by accident of I--. . . I- . -,- . . . dI.4- -l wirels that recently Dr. I caught the Service Car to location, it may involve the con- ilue atClU Ltb LLat;K 1l5 LiUTOUIlLlUl Lilt Joe Schwartz was seen flying a Maplewood. duction apparatus producing pain, to secure rest, and to sup- kite near Tucson, Arizona for You are not more or less marked arrhythmia. port the heart. Morphine given lost and it is not the three children of J. P. who often that you need information. The infarct may extend to the hypodermatically is probably the best vehicle for the control of was lolling lazily in a rocker But-when that time comes that surface of the heart and cause nearby. Some people that we an associated localized pericardi- the severe pain and may be re- you do want to know about peated as indications warrant. knowr of used to berate the des- something where do you seek for tis, or it may extend to the inner ert. We say and so do Confuc- heart wall producing mural Rest is paramount, and if the the ,answer? Some of you write attack is a severe one with evi- ius "Once desert sand in shoes, to the college, but these inquir- thrombi. Such mural thrombi next in steady diet." may become detached and pro- dences of shock and circulatory ier are largely about college mat- ters. The problems ddce further damage; pulmonary failure, it is unwise to move the that .confront RAY SWEENEY- the majority of you are referred infarcts, if in the right heart patient. Rest in bed in quiet of the Freshman Class to the American Osteopathic As- chambers, or if in the left heart surroundings is imperative. Se- dation may be necessary for sev- broke into the Ted Ashby col- solciation for I have scanned a chambers these thrombi may be umn not long ago. Since every- carried to the brain, kidney, eral days as mental rest is as list of the questions that come one reads Ted's stuff this was in during an average period. You spleen, mesentery, extremities, necessary as physical rest. Good noticed by a good many folks in know, as I do, that the Central etc. nursing care is essential. Cardiac stimulants may be necessary and Iowa and several distant spots. Office is a source of authentic in- Coronary occlusion occurs should be judiciously employed. formation on every subject that more frequently in men than in If dyspnea is marked, oxygen is DR. SAM SCOTHORN- pertains to the profession. The women and usually occurs; in of great value in many cases. of Dallas, Texas sent us accumulation of this data and people past 50 years of age. Intravenous glucose in 50% sol- an interesting publication called the maintenance of it depends on News. Sam is Heredity apparently is an impor- ution may be of value. the Dallas Dad's you and your support. If you are tant etiologicalf actor as it is not featured in an article and an a member already you have con- rare to find a definite history of Osteopathic treatment has a award. definite contribution to make in tributed to this important record several instances in the same of our growth and development family. Syphilis plays an insig- these cases of coronary occlusion. DR. JOHN WOODS- It is not wise to disturb the pa- but if you are not a member you nificent role in causation and is of the faculty made a are retarding some important probably largely incidental. Dia- tient in the early days following quick trip to Omaha February the attack by any manipulative phase of the work of our associ- betes melitus seems to be a con- 15 for an afternoon and eve- ation. tributing factor in many cases. measures that would be exhaus- ning session with the Eastern The symtomatology in coron- tive or that would require mov- Nebraska Society. He spoke on We expect our association to ary occlusion is chiefly that of ing the patient excessively. Gen- "Cardias Diagnosis" and "Thera- tell us the answers exactly as I severe and usually of agonizing tle, insistent leverages calculated peutic Problems." expected the cop on the corner pain, precordial in location and to mobilize the upper thorax and to tell me where to find the Ma- extending through to the neck cervical spine can be used to ad- DR. 0. H. OLSEN- plewood Service Car. This same and into the arms. It may be vantage if skillfully and care- of South Bend, Ind., sur- service of information and pro- epigastic or extend into the neck. fully done. Later, after the criti- prised us with a fine photomon- tection will be demonstrated It usually lasts several hours or cal stage is past, such treatment tage of snaps taken during the both by the city of St. Louis and more and may continue for sev- makes available to the patient banquet December 8th. Fine the American Osteopathic Asso- eral days. In some cases pain is inherent recuperative resources. work Oley and thanks. ciation during the week of June not a marked factor The onset The diet should be liquid dur- 24. I am sure that you want to is usually sudden and dramatic, ing the early stage and later DR. CHARLES GNAU- avail yourself of these advant- but frequently there is a history may be more general. If the of Ft. Myers, Fla., contri- ageous contacts. Your applica- of premonitory anginal pain for patient is overweight the diet buted a fine box of Cacti to the tion signed now will insure you 24 or 48 hours preceding. Occlu- should be so calculated as to collection of Dr. Halladay. Flo- against ignorance and will bright- sion may occur in a case that has -cause them to lose weight. Two rida does not have many species en the next year for you in many suffered for years with attacks to four ounces of cane sugar but the ones that grow niative ways. The returns will more than of angina pectoris or it may be a daily as a part of their total there are noted for their beauti- compensate for the small finan- firsitsLLs vevidrencpp L %"I I of-L hesart"ZA " LI diseasep-, IL food-- intake is.- valuablew in these ful flowers. Thanks Charlie. cial outlay. H. V. Halladay. x THE LOG BOOK I Griffith, T. R., Des Moines. ili 1 Lodwick, I. S., Ottumwa. McCutcheon, Chas. W., Des EXPOSITIVE OSTEOPATHY i ---- I----Hotel Kirkwood. Twenty-seven advantages are studied and proven values are credited. Osteo- full two days. The printed pro- guests and members were pres- pathy has never been a practice of therapy using no drugs gram has been sent out to all ent. whatever. It is a falacy to believe that a physician should known registered osteopathic Nineteen members of the as- practice without the privilege of using anesthesias, antiseptics, physicians in the state. In de- sociation have expressed their antidotes and other necessary chemical combinations. veloping that visual program, Dr. . willingness to cooperate with Training in Diagnosis is certainly essential in the educa- Holcomb Jordan intended that 'school officials in utilizing local we should see as well as hear tion of a physician. Osteopathic Diagnosis, Physical Diagnosis resources in educational prob- and Laboratory Diagnosis are studied separately and brought about recent professional ad- lems. Their names will be placed vances. Come and see! The So- to a climax in the subject of Differential Diagnosis. Many in a handbook for teachers as items went to the earlier studies for this information and the 1ciety is fortunate to have the osteopathic physicians who will time and service of Violet Mit- diligence of the student in the beginning courses plainly shows talk to school children on health in his ability to apply his knowledge. An accurate diagnosis chell from the crowded schedule matters. of P. & P. W. staff in Chicago; offers the proper procedure in the plan for treatment. The to have the cooperation of the Dr. B. E. Laycock of the Still trained diagnostician does not hesitate but sees the immediate Register and Tribune Radio S'ta- College faculty gave a very in- needs of the patient and regulates the care of the patient tion KSO in special Public Ser- teresting and practical demon- according to his expert observations. In seeking the cause of vice Radio broadcasts during the stration of appendi'ular techni- disease and its elimination the physician must consider outside convention; and the decision of que and taping for the more com- sources of infection and poisons and brings into the diagnostic probably the greatest number of mon conditions and injuries of field the study of Public Health and Sanitation. exhibitors for attending an Iowa the lower extremity. So popular Practice of Osteopathy includes studies of diseases of all state osteopathic convention. The was Dr. Laycock's technique, parts of the body. The items of diagnosis, prognosis and Banquet features a delicious din- that he was unanamously re- treatment are discussed in detail so that the student may ner, a speaker of note and a quested to continue with further detect the source of the disorder, understand the course and President's Ball. demonstrations at the April termination and devise and carry out a logical method of meeting. treatment for the benefit of the patient. The development of The House of Delegates will Ruth Paul, D. O., Sec'y. hold three scheduled two hour special studies in practice makes it necessary to devote much business sessions: 3:30-5:30 on more time to some subjects than others and the frequence of Thursday; 10:00-12:00 and The P. G. Course disease in certain parts of the body has also influenced the 2:00-4:00 on Friday. Certified time and detail of study. delegates have their agendas for Surgery, being a mechanical method of treatment, is given study, and any special items for Space this month does not per- icareful consideration in the schedule. Under the divisions of their consideration should be mit of a lengthy article on the Orthopedic, Major and Minor Surgery the subject is completely transmitted to the Secretary. coming Post Graduate and Re- covered and the student is brought to realize that surgical view Week. Our reputation is to intervention is essential in some cases and operative treatment Ophthalmology be upheld again for we are plan- when indicated should not be delayed. Pursuant to respoisibilities ning a review of the best in each This exposition of the second part of our program of placed upon the Society by the division of the field. Our next teaching is too brief for a complete understanding of the extent recent "Blind Rules" adopted by issue will give you the program of coverage of the subjects mentioned. The detail as given the State Department of Social but in the meanwhile do not in the college begins in the Sophomore year and extends thru Welfare, President Hook appoint- make any other plans for the to the graduation of the student. In our next issue we will ed Drs. J. W. Rinabarger, Roy week beginning May 2,7th. We discuss with you the practical methods used in education of a Trimble and H. J. Marshall as a will see you then. physician. Gradulates of Des Moines Still College of Osteo- committee to recommend to the pathy enjoy a rare privilege in the variety and quantity of House of Delegates such stand- clinical patients, making of each graduate a practiced ards as the THE GIRLS RESERVE CLUB- osteo- Society should re- pathic physician. quire of those who would be of North Hi with their ad- I- - recommended to the State De- visor, Miss Galvan, recently partment for such service. If you spent an afternoon at the col- THE COLORADO NUGGETS- THE BUCKEYE O. P.- would be so recommended by lege. They expressed surprise at isuper-'basket ball team from the state association your State Society, be sure your the many. things they saw and from Denver recently made a in Ohio carried a picture in the questionnaire has been complete- promised to keep Osteopathy in trip. Along the route they were February isrsue that we are glad ly and accurately filled out and mind in the future. ably taken care of by osteopathic to see with the proper caption. returned to the secretary. physicians the arrangements' be- Some of you know what we V. HALLADAY- ing made ahead by Dr. John F. mean. Membership DR. H. will appear on the pro- Bumpus who is their official Annual State dues fall due on gram of the New England States physician at home. This is good DR. WILLIAM MARLOW- May 1st. Your badge can be filled convention iMay 3rd and 4th and publicity for us. of Elgin, Ill., was married out land waiting to save your at the West Virginia meeting February 14 to Miss Beulah time in line at the registration May 20th and 21st. WE TOLD YOU SO- Brown. Congratulations Pinkey. desk if your 1940-41 dues are Hope you looked on page 44 received in Marshalltown by May THE FACULTY TECHNIC of the April 8 issue of LIFE and DR. DEAN G. HUME- 8th. GROUP- saw that picture of our Senior and Miss Maxine Perdue, Applications for Membership continues to meet and dis- Georgiana Harris treating one of both of Des Moines were mar- ried January 17. Congratulations. Anderson, J. Garth, Des Moines. cuss the good and bad in tech- the championship guards on the nic. So fiar about 75 photographs state list of girls basket ball Baird, R. W., Ackley. DR. ARTHUR D. BECKER- Braunschweig, Emil, Des Moines. have been taken making the rec- players. Miss Hiarris started with ords complete up to and inclnd- the Hansel team and went thru is doing some extensive Brown, A. Clifford, Council traveling this month to local and Bluffs. ing the Sacro-iliac. Final con- to the finals with them. A letter sideration of the articulations is from the coach recently express- district conventions in nearby Cramer, Morris D., Des Moines. states. April 12 he meets a dis- Devine, planned before the end of the ed his thanks and those of the Bennie, Des Moines. trict group at Ottawa, Ill. Facto, Lonnie L., Des Moines. semester. team for the service rendered. T -! .HE Entered as second class Accepted for mailing at matter, February 3rd, 1923, special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa. under the I~~ ~~~~~ 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1928. .> _<> -LOG. BOOK 3 ------,---^>

PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOI NES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 18 May 15, 1940 'Number 5

POST GRADUATE REVIEW and CLINIC WEEK All graduate members of the Osteopathic Profession are invited to join with us in six days of study and clinical demonstration.

May 27 to June 1st inclusive

Classes begin at 8:00 a. m. each day No Tuition Charge Certificate of Attendance DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

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9 Dr. A. D. Becker Dr. B. E. Laycock Dr. A. D. Becker Dr. B. E. Laycock Dr. H. V. Halladay Dr. P. E. Kimberly A. M. Cardiology Osteopathic Cardiology Osteopathic Anatomy of Applied Anatomy Principles Principles the Foot I I- I 10 Dr . L. Facto Dr. J. M. Woods Dr. L. L. Facto Dr. J. M. Woods Dr. P. E. Kimberly Dr. A. D. Becker I A. M. Differential Pulmonary Neurologic Clinic Lobar Pneumonia Applied Anatomy Cardiology Diagnosis of Coma Diagnosis I I- I I I iI 11 Dr. J. P. Schwartz Dr. H. A. Graney Dr. J. P. Schwartz Dr. H. A. Graney Dr. J. P. Schwartz Dr. H. A. Graney A. M. Surgical The Incurable Surgical The Colon Surgical The Colon Diagnosis Cancer Patient Problems Diagnosis I I I I i :I 2 Dr. Mary Golden Dr. B. L. ,Cash Dr. O. E. Owen Dr. H. V. Halladay Dr. 0. E. Owen Program subject P. M. Pediatrics Roentgenology Leukemias Pathology of Clinical Trauma Blood Findings to change -1 II I-1 as necessity Symposium on Symposium on Symposium on may Osteopathic Osteopathic Osteopathic Technic Proctological Technic Technic indicate 3 Proctological Clinics Clinics to Laycock Laycock Laycock Dr. J. L. Dr. J. L. 5 Woods Woods Woods Register Schwartz and Schwartz and P. M. Facto Facto Facto assistants assistants promptly Owen Owen Owen Halladay Halladay Halladay at the office on arrival

. . I Banquet Thursday evening at 7:00 P. M. I I IL THE LOG BOOK I Fraternities Demonstrative Osteopathy Again we are about to face the scourge of final examinations. N. O. I. C. Though they make for a nerve Our pride was considerably augmented not long ago when straining situation we may look we checked over the returns from a questionnaire signed by Everything is set for the big further ahead to a three months our students. The two major attractions at the college are show at St. Louis. The frats and period of relaxation. definitely the faculty and clinic. Later we may have something sororities have completed their to say about our fine faculty but just now we are interested in arrangements for the banquets We who are left behind mourn the clinic for it is in this department that the student fulfills and reunions and the tickets are the lose of our leaders namely the wishes that have been his inspiration from the beginning on the press. It will not be long Eldon Blackwood, 'Scott Fisher of the study. until we will be packing up the and Kenneth Wooliscroft and Des Moines, according to the 1940 census, is a city'of outfit and transporting it to the Ercell losbaker. Dr. Blackwood 153,00;0 folks very much like the same number anywhere in Statler for the preliminary reg- is going to Texas and take the the country. They offer to the practicing physicians of the city istration. A recent stop in Chi- board, Dr. Fisher is leaving for nearly every type of pathology. Tropical diseases are almost cago and a conference with Miss the Detroit Hospital, Dr. Woolis- unknown but the more common complaints met with in a Rose Moser gave us the last bit croft and Dr. losbaker have general practice will be found in relative proportion. Des of needed information about reg- made no definite plans as yet. Moines has its unfortunate people who cannot afford to spend istration. Together with the A. The boys who are left behind large sums for high priced medical service and these and many 0. A. and Local Registration we wish these men the greatest suc- others who prefer the service offered by the college make up will be the next in line in the cess in the field. the extensive teaching clinic at the college. For over forty lobby of the Statler beginning at The annual senior picnic and years the clinic has enjoyed a reputation for honesty and 8 a. m. the morning of June 22. banquet were great successes and efficiency and our patients continue to send friends so that at It looks now as if you will see a very enjoyable time was had times we; are crowded almost to the point of exhaustion due to .the same two girls operating at by all. The picnic was held at the heavy demands on the students time. the Water Woirkls park many un- this desk and on your sheckles The General Clinic- as of last year. invited bugs were present. Some of the outstanding points is the first to see the patient. The careful examination If you arrive early or are in and questioning determines the classification of the patient for points of the spring? picnic of any special attendance at one of the pre- Des Mines Still College were: the examination needed. convention meetings please reg- professional umpiring of John The Out-Patient Clinic- ister early for the crowd this Schott. The pitching of John cares for tho'se who are not able to come to the college year will be bigger than for some "Out Curve" Edgerton, George for examination and treatment and includes all types of bed- years and Monday will be a rush Keays' hat, the pickles in the ridden patients. day. Remember to register Sat- lunch box "nuff said," and H. V. The Athletic Clinic- urday and Sunday, June 22 and Halladay taking a picture of the supervises the care of 2,500 athletes each year in ouir 23 at the Statler. Monday and beef trust. Public Schools and other institutions of learning in the city. Tuesday we will all be at the I. T. S. takes this opportunity The Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic- Auditorium. of wishing all the students of is, conducted partly in the college building and partly We will see you in St. Louis. D. M. S. C. 0 a most joyous 'at the hospital and covers every conceivable disease of the H. V. Halladay, Exc. Secy. summer vacation and a speedy region of the head. return in the fall And to the The Foot Clinic- graduating seniors the best of sees cases from the little tot beginning to walk to the luck and success in the years to badly abused foot of many of the aged. come. J. R. L. The Gastrointestinal, Cardiovascular and Genitourinary Clinic- deals with the systems of the body so It's here again, just a matter often affected by of a illness. few days until finals will be 0. H. Indexed The Gynecological Clinic- here and another semester com- Under the direction of the As- handles the diseases peculiar to the female pelvis and is pleted, and we hope for the best sociated College of Osteop'athy, it of luck to all in writing closely associated with the work of the, Obstetrical department. final was decided to index all osteo- The Niervous and Mental Clinic- examinations. pathic periodical literature. This offers intimate contact with the many variations of The annual Atlas Club picnic was placed under the chairman- paralysis and other afflictions of the nervous system. was held Sunday, May 12 at Sy- ship of Dean J. M. Peach of The Obstetrical Clinic- comore park, and a good time Kansas City who secured the 'enjoys an enviable reputation at the college, caring for was had by all. The afternoon services of May M. Brown, the approximately 400 cases each year. was spent playing ball and just librarian of the College of Os- The Orthopedic Clinic- the general things that go along teopathic Physicians and Sur- checks congenital and acquired pathology of bone, with any picnic. geons in Los Angeles, to take ac- ligament and muscle producing deformities. Doictor Anton Kani of Omaha, tive charge and direction of the The Pediatric Clinic- Nebraska will be the main speak- work. follows the Obsetrical, aiding the mother in many ways er for the evening, at the senior The work of compiling com- in the care of the b'aby. banquet, to be held at the Des plete card indexes of the Osteo- The Proctological 'Clnic-- Moines Club, May 17. All -the pathic Health was assigned to advises and outlines the treatment of the lower seg- Atlas alumni, who can possibly Des, Moines Still College of Os- ments of the digestive tract using the mo'st modern methods. come, are cordially invited to at- teopathy under the direction of The Surgical Clinic- tend this affair. The banquet this Dr. Arthur D. Becker. Through is conducted at the hospital and offers a multitude of year is to be held in the honor the kindly cooperation of Central cases for the observation and experience of the student in of R. D. 'Mackay, J. P. Enge- Office we were able to get com- Major, Minor and Orthopedic Surgery. mann, and Ernest Johnson. plete files of the Osteopathic Space does not permit of a detailed description Health and through the very cap- of the New officers that were elected progress of the patient and the attending student thru the able assistance of Dr. Becker's clinical division of our institution. The college officials for the coming fall term are secretary, Miss Mildred Moore, are James P. Watt, Noble Skull, Bud keenly aware of the value of our practical teaching units in that rather large and important the education of a well informed and pralcticed Brail, Occipital, Howard John- task has been accomplished. A physician. ston, Pyloris, Richard Johnson, Patients are met by the student physician. They are examined letter dated May 2nd from May and put thru the laboratory tests including a careful osteo- Stylus, Danial McKinley, Recep- M. Brown stawtes, "You have the taculum, and Ronald Woods, pathic examination. These findings are checked by a member honor of being the first to finish of the faculty and the treatment is outlined and explained by Styloid. your assignment. Please express The Atlas Club extends their the examining staff of the faculty. Frequent check-ups are to Miss Moo're my appreciation made so that the records may be best wishes and good luck to all of a job beautifully done." complete. Re-examinations the graduating class of Still Col- -are demanded at intervals so that the progress of the case? is Other member colleges of the watched. The student, from the beginning, lege and that their future years Associated College's of Osteo- becomes an intimate may be happy and prosperous. part of this system and administers, the treatment in much the pathy were given various assign- same way and under circumstances similar to the conduction We also hope that every one has ments. Again quoting from Miss a fine summer and that you will of a modern-practice in any community. Brown, "As you say, it is a "gi- Students at Des Moines Still all be back next fall. So until the gantic task." "Special librarians' College of Osteopathy have leaves start falling again, we'll the opportunity of becoming well trained practiced physicians. all over the country who are The quantity and variety of cases that are rotated thru say Bon Voyage. aware of the undertaking are the R. 0. D., Stylus. watching it with interest." (Continued on Next Page) " THE LOG BOOK I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To St. Louis Assemblies Senior Calendar The Loe Book April 12 Comes now the days that move We are rapidly approaching Dr. Walter J. Hodson was rapidly. Too many events are The Official Publication of some eventful crowded into the DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE days. The semes- again welcomed by our student few remaining ter closes the week following our body and again entertained and hours before the curtain drops OF OSTEOPATHY on the final exams and publication date Our Refresher instructed us in his unique man- the grad- kEditor..-...... E. Harwood ner. Dr. Hodson is one of the uating class. Thirty two ambi- Course will be next in order. The rare type that has a serious mes- tious young osteopathic physi- Faculty Adviser .. H. V. Halladay St. Louis Convention looms just sage and has the ability to put it cians will:;march in line as have head. We are prepared for all of over so that you like every bit of others before them, and follow- President ...-. Arthur D. Becker these important dates and hope it. We sincerely hope that he ing the shortest and sweetest that you two lectures from Osteopathy Without Limitation will enjoy these next will stop in Des Moines each year the President few weeks with us. and visit with us for a day. and Dean, will be ..suddenly changed from "undergraduate" We want to see you at our April 19 The Lambda Omicron Gamma to "Alumnus." As usual, we ex- IOU Booth at the St. Louis Conven- press our pride and tion. Register and ask fraternity sponsored an excellent confidence in for one of musical morning this group and we present them Dr. A. T. Still, the new catalogs and get first for us with ex- hand ceptional talent. Mr. Isaacson as 100:% members of the Ameri- allegiance to the principles information about the only can Osteopathic; Association. osteopathic college that has not has a most pleasing voice. Miss that you discovered and that Caplan has every Eldon Blackwood, A. E. Bor- have since been proved invalu- lost in total students this past one of the 88 year. nbtes on the piano under perfect chardt, Harold Bowden, Paul able in the world of therapeu- control Calvird, Kenneth Dirlam, John tics. and Miss Parismann a We have a big reunion and beautiful soprano voice. The Engemann, Alfred Ferris, Scott Our Colleges and Hospitals, banquet planned for the night combination will long be remem- Fisher, Martin Friedenberg, Ger- my sincere support. You have of Wednesday, June 26 and we bered. trude G'anfield, A. I. Hirschman, grown from within, generating will expect to see all of you from April 26 R. M. Hover, Ersell Iosbaker, your own power and operating every adjacent state and the ma- We are always glad to see and Lloyd Jackson, Ernie Johnson, on too small a margin for the jority from distances there. We hear our old friend Dr. Airthur Robert MacKay, Lavonne Over- rapid development and in- are so confident of a big crowd Wheelock of local distinction. ton, Edward Parry, Glasier creased service that is needed. that our entire faculty has plan- Art drops in now and then for an Pease, Francis Renier, Rebecca My efforts must be augmented ned to be present and will let informal chat but occasionally Richardson-Von Wald, Leo San- for your benefit. you see for yourself the happy steps out with some highly tech- chez, William Seals, Harold My State Osteopathic Board, expression of a year well done. nical ideas on the eye. We de- Stanford, George Sutton, Dan my gratitude for granting me Some of these experts will be pend on Dr. Wheelock for a truly Toriello, Vernon Von Wald,. Glen the protected privilege of prac- new to you and we want you to scientific solution of better Walker, Harry Wing, George ticing my profession. make the personal contact that vision. Wirt, Neil Woodruff, Kenneth My State Society, will convince you that Still Col- May 3 Wooliscroft. for lege is privileged to have the Alumni Assembly Friday, May 17 will be the of- your concerted efforts to ficial Class maintain and improve my op- best faculty in its years of teach- Our students enjoy many inti- Day for this group. portunities. ing. Many of them are on the mate contacts during their four At that time they will also re- program and you may hear their years of study. The friendliness ceive the certificate of honor My Profession, , ra, ' , ...... : ...... _l for the fidelity and friendli- inuAs. wevvte are coming wit a ot our local Alumni is highly awarded by the college for extra ness percentage of representation that gratifying and each Spring these and exceptional efforts during you have shown during the the many years of our ac- we hope will be matched by the busy folks, take a day off and four years of study. quaintance. field and if so the Statler will mingle with us at the college. Monday, May 20 the class will The American Osteopathic Asso- have to hurry with an addition We are glad to give the Alumni be banqueted by the trustees of .ciation, to the main dining room. an assembly for we can show to the college and will have their last opportunity to feast together for isupreme leadership in all Surely it is gratifying to you, our students a fine exhibit of os- teopathic success in our own as undergraduates. matters pertaining to the ad- our Alumni, to know that your Friday, vancement of Osteoplathy; for college community. Dr. Paul Park May 25 the Seniors of is enthusiastic and opti- May, 1940 will become the protection, information, ad- mistic and we hope this same brought to the college his troop of performing officers and ex- Alumni of May, 1940 and will vice, encouragement and a too feeling of confidence in the fu- soon generous attitude towards my hibited to the student body what scatter to internships, state ture has radiated to you. Come boards and to the family board personal weaknesses. to St. Louis and get the feel of concerted effort can accomplish in sympathetic understanding from which they have been sep- * thils new thrill. * * * and interpretation of college arated for four years. The small monitary fee that problems. Our college is honored We have enjoyed the four makes us official members of the by the sincere group which con- years; of work and play with this A. O. A. is easily earned and be- sists of Dr. Paul Park as Presi- class and extend to them our comes due DR. J. P. SCHWARTZ- congratulations and only once a year. appeared on the program dent, Dr. Ruth Paul as Secretary- very sincere Our moral debts are constant Treasurer, Dr. Rachel Woods. as good wishes. and in their discharge of the Minnesota State Conven- we lift tion May 3rd and reports an en- Student Recruiting Chairman, ourselves above the mediocre thusiastic meeting. Dr. Bruce Farmer as Member- into a sphere of tangible accom- ship Chairman, School Picnic Dr. O. El. Owen The Student plishment. Regardless of how DR. J. M. WOODS AND DR. B3. as Endowment Chairman and Council takes much I do or how well I do it I E. LAYCOCK- Dr. E'arl charge of two major social affairs Sargent as Regional Di- each year the know that always it will be, will speak on the program rector. Dr. Fred Campbell rep- one in the Spring of the South Dakota state meet- resented the National being the Annual All-school Pic- IO U. Alumni nic. This year the weather H. V. Hallad'ay. ing May 13-14. Association. When busy osteo- and pathic all other factors were favorable physicians willingly take May 9th and time from waiting patients to of- nearly two hundred clinic assures them of direct contact with all common com- fer friendly enjoyed a day of recreation at plaints and many of the rarer and useful advice Union Park. types. Our students are trained and help to growing members of The morning and in general practice but the divisions of the clinic offer addi- the afternoon was filled with a pro- tional study and profession it is a sign of gram of athletic application of osteopathic principles in the courtesy that is not common. events the lunch several specialties. The officials being served about 1.30 during of Still College are thie rest period. Our Would you be able toplay the piano without a piano to extremely fortunate in having comment practice on? Would you be able to fly an airplane without might be that participation in within easy reach a corps of af- athletic contests proper instruction and the opportunity to operate the plane? filiated workers that in turn ap- without proper 'The answer 'is -exactly the same in the consideration of success- preciate preliminary training makes old the advantages of a men and women ful education in any line of endeavor. Perfection in diagnosis growing institution rather than out of young is difficult. It is impossible without actual contact with the folks in a hurry. All enjoyed the a neglected one. We thank you. picnic. normal and the diseased. The selection and administration of We bow to your gesture of fidel- treatment cannot be fully appreciated without the opportunity ity. And, folks, that is not all. ize the importance of moves of of seeing actual cases and following thru with a carefully Read under the report of the this planned type. Our Alumni are tak- therapy. Confidence can only be established in the activities of Polk County how ing the. initiative in the establish- physicians mind by watching the effect of osteopathic methods these same Alumni entertained ment and skill of cooperation that will be in osteopathic diagnosis and technic can only be the entire roll of Iowa- students carried into the profession. These obtained by repeated practice. Students at Still College are an in the college at a dinner. We are features that make Still Col- intimate part of demonstrative osteopathy. wonder if you in the field real- lege different and better. :: TH E. LOG: BO-OOK

. r - . A- qp · Halladay represented the Nation- Polk County al Alumni and each of the offi- Dr. Becker Busy 3.,#. (1 - P.t e 4 cers of the state association re- 'Our President, Dr. Arthur D. The Polk County Osteopathic ported on the work of the associ- Becker, has been actively en- Just as we are going to press Association held the last meeting ation during the past year. gaged attending a number of .the delegates of the I. S. O. P. S. of the year on the evening of The general tone of the meet- state conventions. He attended are: meeting and deciding a num- May 3rd at the Kirkwood Hotel. ing was, one of satisfaction in the Wisconsin State Osteopathic ber of-things. We cannot give At this time the Association was that considerable progress had Association Annual Convention you a report of the state meet- pleased to have as guests;, all of been made but that increased co- in Milwaukee on May 1 and 2, ing for it is not concluded but the Iowa students enrolled at operation was needed in some the Minnesota State Osteopathic we will try. to get the newly Still College. pairts of the state. Dr. Becker Association Annual Convention elected officeirs in before the The guest speaker of the eve- told of the progress made by the in Minneapolis, on May 3 and 4, presses start rolling. So far the ning was Mr. Tyler, president of college during the past five years the Ohio State Osteopathic As- attendance looks like a record the State Pharmacy Board, and and added that our educational sociation Annual Convention at one and the program is attrac- head of the Narcotic Division of standards would be maintained. Cleveland on May 5 and 6, the the State of Iowa. Mr. Tyler Illinois State Osteopathic Associ- tive. of the of- gave a very interesting and in- Tle excellent record May Flash continuation ation Annual Convention on structive talk on Narcotics and ficers warranted a The following officers were of their services for another year 7, and returned home in time to Drug Traffic, and showed a num- State Osteo- elected late Friday afternoon. and the following were elected attend the Iowa ber of pictures of addicts with pathic Asscociation Annual Con- President, Holcomb Jordon of in toto without a dissenting vote. whom local physicians might vention on May :9 and 10. Davenport. President, Paul Park; Vic!e Presi- come in contact. Dr. Becker reports good at- ' Vice President, S. H. Klein of dent, Bruce Farmer; Secretary- Dr. Rachel Woods spoke on tendance at these meetings and Des Moines. Treasurer, Ruth Paul; Student Student Recruiting and told of fine interest shown. Des Moines : Secretary-Treasurer, F. A. Recruiting Chairman, Rachel ways in which the Iowa students College of Osteopathy alum- Gordon of Marshalltown. Endowment Chairman, Still present could help. Mr. George Woods; ni meetings were held in Mil- Trustees, Mary E. Golden, B. O. E. Owen and Editor of the Sutton of the Senior Cla;ss re- waukee, Minneapolis, Cleveland D. Elliott, H. D. Wright, W. S. Bulletin, Bob Forbes. Edmund, R. B. Gilmour and J. J. sponded and also thanked the and Des Moines with fine turn- Association for their hospitality. Iowa stands first in the matter outs and very evident interest Henderson. of number of Alumni in one was elected to The following officers were and enthusiasm. J. P. Schwartz state. At the present time it is the legislative committee for a elected to serve for the coming Previous to these state meet- year: President, Dr. Paul Park; second in number of students in ings Dr. Becker attended the five year term. Delegates to the our college. This was discussed National Convention in St. Louis vice president, Dr. L. L. Facto; Children's Health Conference at secretary, Dr. Paul Kimberly; at some length and definite plans Kansas City and was the speaker will be Jordon and Klein. will be made to correct this dis- your newly elect- treasurer, Dr. D. E. Sloan. of the evening at District meet- : Dr. Jordon, crepancy. ed president, worked an extra Ruth Paul, D. O., Sec'y. ings held in Fremont, Nebraska hour and gave us the following Many of those present indicat- and La'Salle, Illinois. He was list of appointments for the year. ed that they intended to attend the guest speaker before the It is evident that Dr. Jordon in Michigan Dinner the P. G. Course the last of the Meridian Club at Kansas City starting this next year off with month and also would be at the and before the Kiwanis Club of immediate attention to commit- So many good wholesome National Convention and will at- Milwaukee, besides taking part tees and is anxious for work to things have happened this sem- tend the Reunion and Banquet in the general program at Mil- be done. ester that we are perhaps too that week. waukee and Des Moines. Dr. The waiting period for action optimistic of the future. Not Becker gave glowing reports of is to be cut to the minimum. long ago the president of the all of these various meetings and P. and P. W., N. A. Cunning- Michigan Club received a sum of New England Meeting is of the opinion that the osteo- ham, Marshalltown. money from a small group of our pathic profession is intensely Alumni in Detroit. They gave Membership, H. L. Gulden, made the alert and progressive. orders for the boys and girls Dr. H. V. Halladay Ames. R. I. recently A very distinct honor has also here to spend it a's they wished trip to Providence, Convention Program, S. H. England been delegated to our president. and enjoy an evening at the ex- to meet with the New Klein, Des Moines. and ap- He will spend the week of May pense of their good friends in Osteopathic Association C o n v ention Arrangements, brief 13 in Washington, D. C. as an Detroit. By careful management pear on the program. A Ruth Paul, Des Moines. him official representative of the A. a complete evening of entertain- stop in New York enabled Hospitals, J. R. Shaeffer, Ma- coming O. A. at the Eighth American ment was planned which includ- to correct an error in the son City. to Scientific Congress. This congress ed a dinner, dancing and a edition of Baird's Manual and Convention Exhibits, Roy the is sponsored by the United States theatre party. Dr. Campbell and set the editor straight on Trimble, Montezuma. of our and this year is to be a part of other local interested members educational requirements Ethics, J. W. Rinabarger, Keo- colleges. the celebration of the fiftieth an- sauqua. of the profession were present niversary of the founding of the and some great plans were made The New England meeting was Pan-American Union. We have Child Health, Lydia Jordon, well attended and complimented Davenport: for the Summer. every confidence in our plresi- us to put into highly. The high light of social Vocational Guidance, L. A. It is difficult for dent's ability to bring to t!he at- words our feelings relative to this affairs was staged Friday night, tention of the assembly the sci- Nowlin, Davenport. May 3rd in the form of a Charity Publidity, J. R. Forbes, Ft. most friendly act by our Alumni entific value of our osteopathic in- Ball sponsoring the Providence Dodge. in Michigan. This is another therapy. thotfullness and Osteopathic Hospital. Many not- Veterans Bureau, H. D. stance of the E'ach of us as a part of our to keep Still Col- ables in the legislature were Wright, Hampton. sincere desire great institution feells the honor fellows in present showing their support Public Education, B. M. Hud- lege at the top. You of this appointment. the in- for the fine work being done by son, Charles City. Michigan cannot know you have created our profession in that state. Public Affairs, D. 'E!. Hannan, creased morale not Technic Perry. by your contribution. It was A short trip over the city and what it paid for The Technic Committee of the Radio, 0. E. Owen and Verne the money nor a stop at the hospital was ac- evening of recreation. Our college has not completed its in- Des Moines. in an complished between showers Wilson, absol- vestigation's but-we hope you National Child Health, Mary Michigan students know which according to the natives that they and the! college have noticed the program of the E. Golden, Des Moines. utely were usual at this time of year. friends back home Post Graduate Course. Three af- Industrial and Institutional, have sincere Dr. Halladay stated that it was is something. ternoons of the week will be Paul French, Cedar Rapids. and that gratifying to see many of his old given over largely to five mem- Our congratulations and best students contributing in every bers of this committee wsho will wishes to our new officers and way toward the advancement of Iowa Luncheon present to you the major findings their aides. osteopathic principles all thru this section of the country. in the Cervical, Tho'racic and Nearly fifty members of the Dr. Halladay met with the Lumbar regions. This is some- Iowa D. M. S. C. 0. Alumni As- have South Dakota Alumni for a short informal ses- thing that many of you The South Dakota Board of sociation met for a luncheon on asked about and many more are Friday, May 10 at the Savery sion in Providence and on the iEixaminers in the Basic Sciences return trip stopped in Chicago waiting for printed reports of the will conduct examinations June Hotel, during the session of the work. These will be furnished state meeting. Dr. Park, presi- and attended an Alumni lunch- 7-8, address Prof. Gregg Evans, eon planned by Dr. Roy Mount later when the group 'has time dent, called the meeting to order Your Yankton, S. D. The osteopathic of Tuscola. Illinois will be better to do the necessary editing. examination will be held June and announced the speakers be- attendance at these Technic sies- ginning with Dr. Arthur D. organized this next year and we 1.2-13, write C. Rebecca Strom, will be looking ,for increased sions will be appreciated and we further Becker, president of the college. Sioux Falls; S. D., for support from that state. will want your criticism. -Drs. Fred,Avn _ Campbell_ __ and____- H. V. An.particulars before May 25th. -."I A: 1 ew) c&iv, Entered as second class --- THE-- Accepted for mailing at matter, February 3rd, 1923, special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Oct. 3rd, 1917, Moines, Iowa, under the f. 1103, Act of act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. : -- we LOG BOOK W ------IW- I - PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOI NES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 18 June 15, 1940 Number 6 I P. G. Class D.M.S.C.O. ALUMNI Senior Class Day

Much to the surprise of every- In a few short weeks we will be in St. Louis attending the You should have been there. one one hundred twelve matricu- National Convention of the American Osteopiathic Association. Ninteen interesting and exciting Grad- lated for the week of Post This Convention has been developed to the stage where it is an items on the program filling a uate Review May 27 to June 1. intensive post-graduate course, covering all phases of Osteopathic two hour period Friday, May 17 With the National Convention so work. kept everyone present at atten- in time and distance tion. close both We all realize that we cannot absorb everything which is given we think this is a very high com- us at this Convention without taking some time off to renew old Dr. Halladay had the orches- the college and its pliment to acquaintances and for relaxation. Wednesday night, June, 26th, tra well in hand for the opening noted also, that faculty. It was has beeln set aside as Alumni night, at which time all the Colleges number and turned the program the class was even more enthusi- will have their annual Alumni Banquets. The Alumni Association over to George Sutton for the astic since- the -. program was of Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy has been making such graduating class. Dewayne As- planned to emphasize the work strides in their organization work land in their work wiith Des pergren, a student of Hirschman of the general practitioner with- Moines Still College that they have planned this evening meeting on the drums, gave an exhibition out stress being placed on any and dinner to tell you all of the things that have been done by of what an eleven year old boy one of the sipecialistic types of the Association and by the College. can do if his energy is rythmic- practice. Present indications point to the largest meeting that has ever ally directed. The Burke Bro- The majority of those mem- been held by this group. We! are planning on seeing you there thers from Colfax needed more bers of the faculty who have and will be greatly disappointed if you do not join us at this time. time and no one will forget the been reviewing Technic during Fraternally yours, little brother, Buddy, slapping a the past semester were grouped HAROLD E. CLYBOURNE, President. dog house that towered at least into a team for three afternoons two feet above his head. He had each week. It was unanmously it under control. Gertrude Gan- agreed that this work should field called the roll and for his- continue and be published as St. Louis Next Week torical purposes checked the soon as the brief notes can be With the closing of the college year and the completion of the class thru its four yearsi of losses edited and arranged for the con- the Post Graduate Colurse we can turn our attention now to the and gains. Pan Meryman, a dan- venience of the reader. next big event in osteopathic history, the St. Louis Convention. cer of considerable repute was The banquet was held at the With the majority of the profession within easy traveling distance good but unfortunately limited Wayside Inn Thursday night and this should be one of our largest conventions. The hotels and by the small space on the!plat- attended lPy sixty-four. The Auditorium are air-conditioned, and comfort while attending the form. Dirlam read the Will, chicken dinner was perfect. Joe sessions and at the headquarters is asur!ed regardless of what adding no sadness to the occas- Clark and Tiny Andreen vied for Nature may decide on the weather. We want to see you and balk ion. Miss Boute, harpist, played honors on quantity consumed. to you and we want you to see us. a number of selections all show- Tiny won the prize consisting of Our Scientific Exhibit ing talent and training. Enge- a sack of bones provided by Fred This is a secret, but you must see it. Some time during your mann read the prophesy and Campbell and collected from var- visit take a few minutes off and view one of the most spectacular gave most of the class a break. ious plates in the neighborhood. physiological demonstrations devised. We will make a bet with Mr. Frink demonstrated remark- Dr. Arthur D. Becker acted in you that you will return with friends and not once but several able technic on a real banjo put- the capacity. of toastmaster and times before the end of the week. You might want this at one ting William Tell on to five called upon Dr. J. P. Schwartz, of your state meetings, so get the information on its use after strings easily. Al Ferris personi- Dean of the college. Dr. Schwartz the convention in St. Louis. fying the class presented Dr. reviewed briefly the progress of Our Booth Leininger with a fine new Gyn and stated that our osteopathy Be sure to visit the booth. The new catalog will be ready for examination table for the college opportunities, even in pioneer clinic and added a memo pad for your acquisition if you wish it or it will be sent to you on request. are greater now than at work, There will be some interesting pictures and other items of im- Dr. Shumaker and a cigaret case any time in the history of our portance and of course we want you to register and leave the for Dr. Halladay. George return- Ball of Blackwell, science. Dr. names of some good prospective students. ed the jo'b to Dr. Halladay who Okla., responded with a tribute conducted the orchestra in "I to osteopathy and also stated Our Reunion and Banquet Believe in Miracles" honoring that the practice of osteopathy is When you register continue down the line to a desk supervised the graduating class. by Sam Leibov. Sam has arranged a fine dinner for you at the in its infancy and needs many Dr. J. P. Schwartz was called more in the field. Dr. Jo Bow- Statler and Cy Clybourne has completed the plans fo r several interesting and very important items following the meal. We to the stage to present the Senior man-Buck of Sisterville, W. Va., Dr. waint to fill the dining room and the best way for you to get Awards but first presented read the resolutions drafted by with a beautiful Ham- authentic information about our progress and future plans is to Halladay 'the class, all of which were com- Dr. Halladay be one of the reunion group. Nearly every member of the faculty ilton wrist watch. plimentary and urged the con- has been granted a year's leave tinuation of the! study of technic will be here to greet you and tell you why Still College is at the top and how we can keep it there. of absence for study and recrea- and a repetition of the course tion and the watch was a token next year. Dr. Lawton M. Hanna of appreciation from the faculty of Clay Center, Kans., president and students for 25 years of of the class was introduced and ANNOUNCEMENT teaching service. A little un- Dr. A. B. Johnson of Louisville, The Radio Drama nerved by the speech and gift, Ky., secretary-treasurer also took "DR. ANDREW TAYLOR STILL" Dr. Halladay finally responded a bow. stating that he was not leaving of Osteopathy Entertainiment followed consist- The Origin and Progress the college but merely taking an ing of a dancing and singing act Will Be Heard over the Red Network of the extended vacation and would under the leadership of Dora National Broadcasting Company continue to maintain a close con- Mackay. Dora's two pair of Jit- tact with the institution. terbugs proved highly entertain- June 22, 1940 then made the ing and her songs brought more ..- . . .-TIM: E : Dr. Schwartz Gen- encores-:than time would permit. . ': 6:00 to 6:30, p. im. Central Standard Time following Senior Awards. Several requests had been made This is a special events program presented with the. cooperation: of eral Clinic--Sutton, Walker, the Committee on Public and Professional Welfare of the American Hover, Friedenberg, Ferris, Hir- 'for a showing of an old movie Osteopathic. Association (script by Harry E. C'aylor) on the occasion a'id 'Vifg Halladay aided by Fred schman and Dirlam. Obstetrics- of the sixty-sixth anniversary of the founding' of osteopathy and the (Continued on Page Three) (Cotititiued on Page 4) : -osteonathic-Fo - w. conven'tions in St. Louis. THE LOG BOOK

I : I - jective of our combined organi- of practical meetings together Fraternities zations. We are still short of with plenty but not too much in Dr. H. V. Halladay space but we want to give you a ,social relaxation. The loss of Resigns N. O.I.C. resume of each of our national eight graduating will have to be organizations and list their of- made up this fall, and Alumni Our program for the St. Louis ficers for next year. take note. As they scatter to convention has been completed. their homes, all are conscious of Note the items below and check ATLAS CL the need for more students and in your memo book the ones you The past year has seen the every member of the fraternity is are to take part in as either an most rapid and yet the most finrm enthusiastic over plans for stu- official or an Alumnus. advance in the club since its in- dent recruiting during the sum- mer. Quote, "We will be with Registration stallation. A home was pur- chased and the payments will you again next fall fifty-two Beginning Saturday morning strong and will be at work all at the Statler in the lobby. Reg- clear it of debt in (a short four years. Aboult thirty boys have summer showing our loyalty to ister as soon as you arrive so as Still College. to avoid the confusion of those been taken care of in the house this past yeiar and improvements Hlary Plautz, Archon; who do not come in until later. Howard Morey, Sub-Archon; The entire registration desk will have been made constantly in the accommodations and service. Jerry Brower, Pronatarius; be moved to the Auditorium be, Charles Hall, Crusophulax; ginning Sunday and will remain The Club looks forward to an- other year of successful opera- Glenn Munger, Exastase; there for the rest of the week. Glen Deer, Phulax. Monday Noon tion, reminding the Alumni of the need for more osteopathic All presidents, secretaries and We are more than sorry to local represenatives will meet in physicians and the opportunity for Icongenial associations in the It has been an exceptionally lose the services and the personal the Press Room at the Auditor- good year for Sigma Sigma Phi. association of one of osteopathy's ium for a business luncheon. Tic- new home. James Watt, Noble Skull; This pfast semester the boys have outstanding 'teachers and speak- kets are not sold to this lunch- accomplished some very fine er's. For some two or three years eon but your organization is Donald Brail, Occipital; Howard Johnston, Pyloris; things for the college aside from past Dr. Halladay has planned to fined $1.00 if you are not pres- their regular schedule. The lay aside his work and spend ent. Some very important busi- Dan McKinley, Receptaculum; R. H. Johnson, Stylus; Bowling Tournament was run some time in his beloved South- ness will come before the Council thru to a successful end, the west in rest and in following up this year. Ronald Woods, Styloid; Clyde Barr, Sacrum. awards being made at the Senior his hobby of cactus study and Monday Night Class Day program. Not only numerous asisociated activities. PSI SIGMA ALPHA-Reunion has the fraternity maintained its The best wishes of trustees, fac- and Banquet-6:30 P. M. Dan- 07T standing from a scholastic stand- ulty and students, as well as of iel Boone Room, Hotel Statler. The fraternity has had a good point but in its service to the a host of friends, go with Dr. SIGMA SIGMA PHI Reunion year. Several new men have 'colllege really stepped out with a Vi1rg, as he is known among his and Banquet-6:30 P. M. Par- been initiated and the meetings gift of considerable value. A intimate associates. Dr. Halladay's lor A, Hotel Statler. at the I.T.S. Club House have Cardiophonel for the use of the untiring zeal and enthusiasm in Tuesday Night been regular and well attended. clinic costing $170 was presented his work here at the college and ACACIA CLUB-Reunion and It has been gratifying to note to the college with 'the advice for the osteopathic profession as Banquet-6 :30 P. M. Room the interest in a number of the that the fraternity would also a teacher and as: a publicist have 426, Hotel Mayfair. Alumni, who have not only been keep it in service. The officers mlade a most worthwhile contri- ALPHA TAU SIGMA Reunion an important factor in the riegu- for the past slemleister have given buition of constructive value. It and Blanquet-6:30 P. M. Par- lar meetings but have been an in- the undersigned something to goes without saying that his pen lor B, Hotel Mayfair. spiraltion to the initiates. shoot at this fall and with a con- and his influence will continue to (.hsrl aQ () rs7 PrTaPil, A-nf - be potent forces both for the col- ATLAS CLUB Reunion and I ll>ar les u ay, -rL elue1l [,; tinued spirit of enthusiasm we Banquet-6:30 P. M. Ball Keneth Wooliscroft, V. Pres.; await the opportunity. lege and in the field of osteo- Room, Hotel Statler. Jess Varner, Treasurer; Paul Rutter, President. pathic educational advance. AXIS CLUB Reunion and Ban- Jack Lilly, Corres. Secy. Jack Miller, President Arthur D. Becker, D. 0. quet 6:30 P. M., Daniel Charles Gray, Secretary. Boone Room, Hotel Statler. An Harry Plautz, Corresponding South Dakota Meeting DELTA OMEGA-Reunion and Secretary. Our girls have taken an active May 13 and 14 at Sioux Falls, Banquet-6:30 P. M., Missouri part in every major event on the Jack Stanfield, Treasurer. Athletic Club, 407 Washing- Paul Gehman, Sgt. at Arms. S. Dak., were important dates campus this year. Their bowling for Drs. Woods and Laycock. ton Ave. team made good. They have had Dr. E. F. Leininger, Thomas IOTA TAU SIGMA-Reunion and Koenig and Earl Lindsly, Trus- Over half of the total member- many interesting meetings, some ship in the state registered for Banquet-6: 30 P. M., Parlor being held at the homes of .lum- tees. A, Hotel Statler. the convention and all enjoyed ni within the city. Their re- the two days that ware filled PHI SIGMA GAMMA Reunion port indicates the best year in and Banquet-6:30 P. M., with important messages from every way for many seasons. We Washington Conference the speakers. Dr. Laycoc- gave Adam Room, Hotel Statler. again stress the need for more THETA PSI-Reunion and Ban- four talks on Technic and Dr. girls in our college, with the as- Dr. Arthur D. Becker reports Woods apeared three times on quet-6: 30 P. M., French suran':ce that our sorority will Room, Hotel Coronado. a most enjoyable aisi well as in- the subject of Diagnosis. extend the welcome along with structive trip to Washington, D. The banquet was attended by sincere gratitude for the oppor- C. the week of May 12th as one an exceptionally large crowd that Our Organizations tunity to enlarge their field. of six delegates representing the enjoyed not only the regulation Each girl has an objective in A. 0. A. at the Eighth American program but also a fine travel Still College is proud of its fra- view for the summer. She is Scientific Congress. The Congress' film taken in Europe oefore the ternities and sorority. They have working to bring one back alive was held at this particular time war. had a good year with many for the Freshman class this fall. in celebration of the fiftieth an- Conditions seem to be good in things accomplished and have Lillie MicClure, President; niversary of the Plan American the state and our graduates are continued to work and play to- Maxine Seablom, V. President; Union. Dr. Becker attended all doing well according to re- gether in many activities. The ,Mary Toriello, Recording Sec- chiefly the sessions devoted to ports brought back by Drs. Local Interfraternity Council is retary; Public Health and Medicine un- Woods and Laycock. Plenty of largely responsible for this happy Rachel Payne, Corresponding der the chairmansihip of Dr. openings yet and the state asso- situation and also the Student Secretary; Thomas Parron, Surgeon Gen- 'ciation is making organized (ef- Council, whose efforts have al- Georgiana Harris, Treasurer; eral, United States Public Health forts to get more into the state. ways been toward a more coope- Mary Williams, Guard. Service. He attended the official Dr. Woods reports in addition rative group of students. We banquet held foir the deleglates on that the next time he drives Di. are firm in our belief thait much Thursday evening, May 16th, at Ijaycock thru northern Iowa he can be accomplished by con- It is not the relief from being the Mayflower Hotel where morel will insist upon a blindfold. By- certed effort and that the spirit penned up for ninei months that than 50'0 guests from 21 nations ron wanted to get out and start of cooperation is born within the makes us restless but the thots in the Western Hemisphere were right then after pheasants. By- college. Perfection and absolute of home cooking again, and so present. The fact that he made ron, let's give you a tip. Those contentment tend toward ennui, the boys at the house have 'been use of the Air Lines to and from Iowa pheasants keep one eye on but their attainment is an inspir- figuring days and even minutes the meeting to better Conserve the calendar and the other on iinitil thp 1Iacist hpell rani 0 Tt h oc hic tim oarlldddr tof thce intprcest of county lines and when you carry ation to work together for mutual lllbeena good ear. A fine series the trip.1 uu u v benefit and this is the major ob- been a good year. A fine series the trip. a gun they become invisible. THE LOG BOOK - - - ~I ~ ~ ~ The Lo Book Coffee Graduation Senior Class Day Not long ago I stepped into Thirty-two capped and gown- (Continued The Official Publication of From Page 1) the coffee shop at the staction in ed qualified Seniors marched to DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE Ferris, Overton, Richardson, Cincinnati, Ohio. The walk from thbeir seats in St. John's Luthleran OF OSTEOPATHY the train shed up the ramp and Wing, Borchardt, Dirlam, Wal- Church on the evening of May 24 ker and Sanchez. Anatomy- down the beautiful foyer had assembled for the last time. Dr. Edtitor- ....-....._ .. E. Harwood given me an appetite and in Friedenberg and Hirschman. Weertz, pastor of the church, of- Band-Calvird and Parry. The Faculty Adviser .- H. V. Halladay glancing over the coffee shop it fered the invocation and Mr. looked as if several hundred oth- Psi Sigma Alpha valedictorian Gfeller accompanied by Mrs. Gar- honor was won by Borchardt President--.Arthur D. Becker ers felt the same way. Coffee ,ton furnished the music. I seems to be a staple item of diet who will have his name inscribed Osteopathy Without Limitation with the American. I wish that Dr. Frank F. Jones, president on the plaque in the waiting Osteopathy we-re a;s universally of the American Osteopathic As; room of the college. used. But I did see several sociation,, addressed this class The Sigma. Sigma Phi present- Encouragement points of similarity. telling them of the growth and ed the college with a P. A. Sys- I noticed some that took their development of their science and tem fitted with a special micro- A long time ago I heard of a coffee straight. No cream, no su- the opportunities that spread oult phone for the heart. This valu- town character who said, "Them gar. Then there were the vari- before them. It was a fine .ad- able instrument was used during that has, gits." How true it is ousi mixtures of a little or more dress and an honor to be grad- the Homecoming last December that success seems to stimulate of each of these two common in uated under the eye of our lead- and found so necessary that the still greater success and that rea- added ingredients. Basicly it er of the year 1940. Following boys saved their pennies and sons for optimism breed even was the coffee that appealed to the presentation of the class Dr. other coins for the rest of the more optimism. Des Moines Still the diner. He could have had a Arthur D. Becker administered year in order to give future stu- College of Osteopathy has just cup of hot water or tea and used the Osteopathic Oath, this being dents an added piece of very val- completed one of the most suc- the cream and/or sugar the first class to take the oath uable equipment. The fraternity --cessful--and- conist-ructive years in in the same deesired proportion. at their graduation. The roll is is to be congratulated sincerely the history of the institution. More and more people each *called and each' receives his dip- for their good judgement and Our increase in enrollment; ouir year are acquiring the taste for loma together with the congratu- denial in order that the college addiions to equipment in several osteopathy. Some prefer lations of Dr. Becker and Dr. might have this gift. Sigma Sig- departments; and our better or- it straight without the touch of Jones. A reception follows and ma Phi awards were also given ganization and capitalization of cream or sugar. Basicly they the audience of friends and rela- for Service to the College to the large amount and compre- want osteopathy and we have too tives add their good wishes. Becky Richardson and for Ex- hensive character of clinical ma- few osteopathic shops along the cellence in Osteopathy to Leo terial availaible have proved to be, Another class passes thru the way or even at Sanchez. The Bowling awards inspiring experiences.. the crossroads of portals of the college. Four years We have traffic. given also by the fraternity were the largest and the beest qualified ago when they entered the date I wonder if you cannot make won by the Phi Sigma Gamma faculty group that has ever been of graduation seemed too far in a special effort this Summer fraternity and .the individual our good fortune to assemble. to the future for comprehension. interest some young man or high scores went to MacAdams The organization of our alumni, But, all agreed during the week woman in the business of stairt- for the girls and Cronin for the both in national and state associ- of Senior affairs that the time ing a shop that will serve os- had passed all too quickly. It boys. ation.s with their evident enthusi- 4et teopathy. There of-%t +rLO1 wno-'S 1-re: t The Lambda Omicron Gamma asm and continued are many who 'aLLma tuLU Us wIrO are lert to interest, is in have had the Honor Key was, awarded to Mar- itself a sure guarantee preliminary college carry on with classes that are of our education tin Friedenberg by the Grand future. and are not settled as advancing but we and all con- to their future. All they need is Chapter of the fraternity. This, did not start cerned are happy that we can out to be a a word of explanation and en- Osteological Keys for excel- self-congratulatory article. To present to 32 communities a couragement and lence in the Freshman class were say that we are pleased with the a few indisput- qualified osteopathic physician able facts about the opportunity. given by Dr. Halladay to Belden, progress of the past few years is whose record has been satisfact- A new class matriculates Clausing, Cullen, Gay, Irish, putting it mildly, but we are by in ory or he would not have been this college early in September. Frantz, Pinchak, Rosich and no means satisfied. We rather awarded the legal document that A new catalog is Sweeney. take past achievements as an just off of the was presented to him. Our re- press and designed to Bertram Waskey won the earnest of what we may hope to interest gret is that we have so few for college students. Keep essay award offered each year accomplish in the coming years. these up- the opportunities for service in permost in your mind all 'thru our profession are so many and thru the A. O. A. the subject We have a bigger, broader and this year being "Osteopathic more solid plaform from which the Summer seaslon and make it so wide spread that we wish for your business to Treatment of Pneumonia." to start. Ins!pired and encour- contact two or more to fill the needs. three who Dr. J. P. Schwartz announced aged by our alumni groups we are waiting for the Our sincere congratulations go information that you can give. Isobaker, Renier and Toriello as are setting up an ambitious pro- with this class and we will expect L- T,'t 11s havxr thpir names and we having won the ...... _ 1_- -...__11 _1-__-_-., I ut.;LUo J-LIV ULllr-J jaaalvo CamLU ov them to keep in touch with the internships at gram to De crystallmzea in tne the Des Moines General Hospital. coming weeks and to be an- will help. H. V. H. college and write us-of their suc- cesses. Charles Parker, our engineer, nounced- in- the early- fall at the was called to the platform and Annual Homecoming . \ 1 -1-. (October T'~___I _r D _1 .... Dr. Halladay presented him with 18th). We have plans in process uraKe inemay a deed to a little home that of accomplishment assuring Des Charlie has been buying on con- Moines Still College of Osteo- Weather a little cool but sun- Senior Banquet ny and with a bigger crowd and tract, thus completing a long list plathy as one of the real leaders of payments. among osteopathic educational more competitors the Drake Re- centers. lays demanded the serviice of On Monday evening, May 20th, Well-it was a fine program. Osteopathic education must several of our qualified Seniors. the college banquet for the grad- A lot of awards; for service and' have as its objective the thoro John Engemann, Glasier Peiase, uating seniors was held in Youn- fidelity Ito the college and to our preparation of qualified young Al Ferris, Glen Walker, Paul ker's beautiful Tea Room. More science. A lot of work done and men and women as competent Gehman, Bill Seals and Jack than seventy were present. The the records closed with honor. osteopathic physicians aind sur- Miller each claim to have worked tables were beautifully decorated A fine program without the usual geons. There _must be no he:sit- consistantly and effectively. Hav-; with flowers, with tulips as the razzing of a few that at times ancy in establishment and main- ing been at this for many years main theme. Dr. Arthur D. has been carried a little too far. ,tenance of high scholarsfip it is our opinion that about half Becker, president of the college, We congratulate the graduating standards and advanced' educa- of them watched and the other acted las toasltmaster and brief class on the excellence of the tional requirements. Osteoplathic half worked. talks extending congratulations program and hope that others physicians and surgeons must be The Relays each year offer os- with sprink;lings of sage advice that follow will be mapped along superior. A. D. B. teopathic contacts with coaches, were given by Dr. J. P. Schwartz, similar lines. trainers and athletes from nearly dean of the. college, and by Drs. every large university and col- E. F. Leiininger and O. E. Owen. PEARSON HOSPITAL- Dr. Kelsey lege in the country. There i;s not A. L. Ferris,, president of the We have a little note from much to be done, for these boys class, responded for the class in Penn'a stating that Dr. H. Dale Dr. Pat Kelsey, for the past come prepared to put forth the happy and well-chosen remarks. Pearson has opened a hospital two years associated with the acme in physical effort. It is Trus'teeis, faculty and senior situ- in Erie, Pa. It is licensed by the Des Moines General Hospital, the occasional accident or strain dents look forward in happy an- state and is equipped for acute will in the future be associated that needs attention. When tnat ticipation to this event as one of and chronic non-surgical diseas- with Dr, H. J. Marshlall in his nappens uSti uoiiege is on tne the brnlIant affairs of the school es, obstetrics, minor surgery and office in the Liberty Building. job. year. diagnosis. Good luck to you Dale. THE: LOG BOOK

. - I I I 09. . f Dr. A. B. Johnson, treasurer lations to Dr. Arthur D. Becker, of the class, presented'Dr. Arthur and his able staff for a valuable W. Va. Convention m P.(1. 21;. T D. Becker with a slum of money course unselfishly prepared and w Friday, to be used in the name ably rendered, as well as a con- Dr. Halladay returned recently extending the. pro- genial good time. In closing we The Board of Trustees in spe- of the class in from a meeting of the state as- fessional magazine subscriptions resolve that a copy of these Res- session May 26th, concluded cial the library. The college olutions be handed to the editor sociation in W. Virginia and re- their deliberations on the selec- for to express its gratitude of the "Log Book" for publica- ports a most enjoyable trip. It tion of a Secretary-Treasurer for wishes this gift and will distribute tion. the the ensuing year with the em- for seems that he had planned the sum to the best advantage of Submitted very respectfully by ployment of Attorney Dwight S. journey originally- so that he student body. your Committee. James as its Lay-Secretary-Treas- our could contact some relatives in The class work continued un- Dr. Chas D. Ball, Chm. urer. Mr. James took over his (Signed) Charleston and made this his of Saturday and the ma- Dr. A. J. Bowman-Buck official duties on June 1st and til noon first stop. Mr. and Mrs. Dick jority of the class; was there until Dr. C. C. Jackson will be in attendan(ce at the St. Yates of Charleston invited Drs. final bell closed the 42nd An- Loluis convention in the interest the Ure in for breakfast adding to niversary Post Graduate and Re- of that new responsibility. the pleasure of the visit. A bus We will have an- P. G. Alumni Luncheon Delegates and Alternates to view Week. trip aciross the state to Bluefield next year and we hope our Thirty-five Alumni of the col- House of Delegates were other was marred some by the heavy the students from K. C., lege sat down to a fine luncheon named by the Iowa Trustees as two faithful rain but proved the dexterity of and Carroll, will not at the Savery Hotel Wednesday, follows: Drs. Clark the bus driver under some rather be delayed as they were this May 29. The majority of these trying conditions. The program Delegates: was good to see the were in Des Moines attending the Holcomb Jordan, Pres. week. It in Bluefield was' filled to the new facesi of some we had Post Graduate Course and Dr. Mary EI. Golden many minute. Two talks before high contacted for several years Fred Campbell took advantage Klein, Vice-Pres. not school boys and girls early Mon- S. H. many who were here for of their presence and called Alternates: and also day, May 20, followed by an hour time and it was highly them together. As an official of J. J. Henderson their first on the program. A noon lunch- to see the many who the national organization Dr. W. S. Edmond gratifying eon with 14 of the 25 Alumni in repeated with us for the Campbell acted as toastmaster Laura E. Miller have the state- wasi held at Jimmie's several years. and called upon a number for re- The fully paid membership on past and was enjoyed by all. Ab Gra- see you again next. ports. is, up for a new high of We will ham was elected president of the June 1st Dr. Arthur D. Becker spoke of this date a year. W. Va. Alumni and immediately 40 more than as briefly on the improvements at year ago. Response of delin- appointed several chairmen to the college and stressed the im- members to the monthly start working on the major items quent Resolutions portance of Alumni coming to dues statements improves that of the National Alumni program. your Committee, Resolve Moines to be convinced of ratio daily. Including the fol- We, Des The food at Jimmie's was worth that we as Practicing Osteopathic the many changes for the im- lowing applications' received since the trip to Bluefield. A talk in Physicians do appreciate and con- provement in teaching. -May 1st, the total roll stands at the afternoon was followed by a sider invaluable, to us and our Dr. H. V. Halladay, College 255 today. With so little of trip to the famous Pocahontas as a whole, this op- Representative of the national timely contact assistance, cou- profession Elxhibition Mine and don't miss portunity to attend such sessions association, reported on activities with the ambitious plans it if you are near there. pled has been given here this year. of the states and asked of the new Membership Chair- as; in several Be it also resolved that each that a greater interest be shown Th'e banquet in the evening man, Dr. H. L. Gulden, there and every one of us do person- units of the Alumni or- was attended by over 80 being could actually and easily be de- in state ally and collectively commend ganization. the largest for many years. An- an early increase of 100 veloped each member of the staff of Still Dr. Paul Park, president of tichicken P. Meador acted as from among the 175 non-mem- College that have in any way the Iowa Alumni referred to the toastmaster and carried on suc- bers in this state. The obliga- contributed to the preparation or need for more intimate contacts cessfully. Dr. O. O. Bashline, tions of membership include such presentation of this P. G. course. thruout the Alumni with pros- gave an excellent address on the cooperation. If no objections are Be it further resolved-That pective studenlts and sources of value of osteopathy. Still College filed with your secretary by July we especially appreciate the very and foundation Alumni led by Benny Kinte!r sur- 15th, the following applicants endowment courteous manner in which all funds. prised Dr. Halladay with a Ron- by regulation be enrolled as will services have been rendered by Ruth Paul, secretary of son cigaret case and the local members. Dr. our instructors and received by Alumni, outlined the Lion's Club Quartette entertain- Applications for Membership the Iowa our classmates. Iowa. plan and the many items ed assisted by Miss Smith. Danc- Anderson, M. R., Adair Be it further resolved that we on the past year's program that ing followed the banquet until Andrews, S. M., Oelwein especially appreciate and consid- been of great aid to the an early hour. Blobenhouse, H. A. Bode have er very fitting and proper the ef- college and students. Two talks on the following Conaiway, J. H., Bridgewater by forts 'that have been made Reports were given by Drs. morning's program topped by a Dirlam, Keneth M., Des' Moines of Still College certain members Andreen of Michigan, Stevison of talk at the Rotary Club at noon (40) Faculty to reduce "Manipulative Clark and Naylor of C. H., Des Moines, Missouri, ended a strenuous two days for Fedson, Therapy" to a more scientific and of W. Va., J. G., Chariton Ohio, Bowman-Buck Dr. Halladay. Dr. Cudden and Garton, therefore tangible fact, and. may Wisc. F. M., Newell and Heian of wife offered him a drive back to Ge Meiner, grow and prosper. of Okla. reminded Council Bluffs this movement Dr. ;Ball Charleston that was interrupted Gamble, H. C., further resolved that of the newer re- R., Ledyard Be it these present many times by stops for camera McNerney, J. every member of this that as osteo- Shenandoah each and quirements and shots. Another high light of the Morrison, Martha, consider him- must and D., Des Moines 1940 P. G. Class pathic physicians we trip was the gift of Harry Mc- Parry, Edward of one to offer self a committee can meet these. Neish who brought a W. Va. (40) and means to passed Des Moines our time, talent Many compliments were cactus for the Halladay collec- Stoddard, Genevieve, and devlop- the W., Des Moines the further growth on the Alumni plan and tion. The return trip was un- Sutton, George College. May our ment of Still changes at the college in-added eventful except for a short stop (40) efforts be those of cooperation and faculty. Dan, Des Moines ( 0) physical equipment at the A. 0. A. office between Toriello, "constructive" criticism. with the R. P., Carlisle. and All left the luncheon trains;. It was a swell meeting. O'Shana, Let's always be Optomists- to work just a lit- Wing, Harry E., Des Moines determination D. 0. never Pessimists. tle harder this next year on the F. A. GORDON, that we Alumni Be it also .resolved two major items of the DOCTORS' HOSPITAL- 'consider this the most valuable program - Student Recruiting An item from a Colum- and altogether satisfactory and Foundation Funds. P. G. Class ...... ~~~~~~~.. bus, Ohio paper describes the Course it has been our privilege acquisition of the stock of the recom- (Continued From Page One) to attend, so we hereby Doctors' Hospital by a group Of .Campbell arranged the props. It mend like courses be made avail- Inspection R. MacFarlane Tilly of osteopathic physicians and sur- was, the first viewing for many able annually, if possible. Dr. Brooklyn, N. Y., was with us geons in central Ohio. The new present of a movie taken of the Then let us resolve to promul- April 21 and 22 in the capacity officers have not been named ac- Old Doctor and several other igate Osteopathy and the interest for the A. O. A. It cording to the notice but Drs. scenes related to the early days of Still College to such a degree of inspector pleasure to see and Licklider, Clybourne, Watson of osteopathy. The beautiful in our respective communities was a real Tilly again and the and Konold are mentioned as country home, the perfect wea- that many wo'rthy young men talk to Dr. enjoyed a luncheon with possiblei officials. We certainly the excellent meal and the and women may be influenced to faculty ther, April 22. Dr. Tilly wish' this ;group of osteopathic fine entertainment left each of enter our schools'and our pro- him Monday, wasted no time while in our city phylicians continued success with those present with a glow of sat- fession. for expansion of then, let us, re- and kept us busy opening doors this opportunity isfaction marking the end of a In conclusion their services in Ohio. perfect day. solve our Thanks and Congrattu- and records.. <> : <- .. -(11 Entered as second class -THE Accepted for mailing at matter, February 3rd, 1923, special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section -I Moines, Iowa, under {he 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.

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PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOI NES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 18 - July-15,-1940 Number 7-

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Each year following the regu- The past six weeks have been lar college year the corporate Without much opposition the city famous for its Board Walk busy ones for all -of us. We at board of the college is called to- will entertain the osteopathic profession next year. Atlantic City the college completed the year's gether to check over the activi- is known not only for its beach but also as a convention city and work and added a week of Re- ties of the past twelve months. we are certain that with the profession not having visited this view that was thoroly enjoyed by This meeting was scheduled this the class and the faculty. We year on May 11 and attended by resort, in toto, on any other previous occasion the convention next then started to prepare for the more than the number necessary year will be well attended. Our congratulations to Atlantic City St. Louis Convention and now to establish a quorum. and we are preparing now for a visit to our most famous Eastern we find ourselves ready for that Dr. Arthur D. Becker's opening Spa. - - - . . . .. :... much needed vacation., But- report was perhaps the most there is still much totbe' done aid gratifying one that has ever been AT ST. LOUIS LAST MONTH summer is half'- gone.- received by the board. Dr. Becker Our Booth was not hidden so deeply that it could not be found Checking with the office we reviewed the accomplishments of for about 75 registered with the secretary. Mrs. Robinson reports find that new: names are coming the year briefly stressing the that the general tone of those who stopped to talk and register in with nearly every mail. Our points that proved conclusively students, are scattered over the that the trustees had been alert was encouraging and quite a number of prospective names were country and are at work for the and that the general conduct of handed in. The new catalog excited plenty of compliments and college and for osteopathy. They the college was to be highly the topic of recruiting seemed to be paramount in .the minds of were here last year and wit- praised. the majority. nessed the improvements and the This past year has seen Des enthusiasm of a successful year Moines Still College of Osteo- Our Scientific Exhibit, attended by Ronald Woods, excited in every way. They are anxious pathy at the top in the matter of considerable comment. The majority seemed to think it took a to pass this opportunty on to percentages of increase in stu- little too much time to fully comprehend but those who hestitatqd some young man or woman-who dents. No other college of os- themselves as being well paid for the -has' not :.-learned -the' -need --of teopathy has had an increase in for a few minutes expressed more. physicians of our training. each class and this is a record study. The booklet prepared especially for this exhibit was taken We wish we could inject into year for us in Des Moines. by the majority and with the intention of making a further study each of you in the field the same The faculty of the college has of the illustrated physiological processes. feeling so that wherever you go' been augmented and Dr. Becker you will have constantly in mind stated that it was the best or- Our Banquet and Reunion was a complete success. Due credit the need for making; contacts ganized faculty and the most au- must be given to Sam Leibov of St. Louis for all of the preliminary with possible students of osteop- thoritative in the history of the arrangements and the completed business of the tickets sale up athy. . college. With minor changes this to the last minute. Over eighty Alumni and visitors enjoyed fully Clybourne had the pro- There are several outstanding faculty remains intact thruout the meal and the talks that followed. Cy items that should be given the coming year.; gram well in hand and went thru the routine like an old timer con-, Not a dull moment, the talks being limited and the sub- sideration in the selection of a Equipment has :been improved M. C. college. We have tried during the in a number of the departments stence of each extremely important in the future of osteopathy Altho one of the busiest men at St. Louis, Dr. months of February, March, April of the college. The acquisition and our college. and May, to give you thru the nf +,T,,T +1h- vnnrl rlrellnal xxrTtowcnr' h of Frank F. Jones took time to step into the room and greet the Jones is an Alumnus of our col- pages of the Log Book an idea of microscopes is only one of the assembly for a few minutes. Dr. the educational plan we'.follow items that have been purchased lege but had previously promised to speak at another banquet. inspiration to strengthen the defences of the at this college. We feel that we this past year for the benefit of His talk was another have the proper faculty group to the students. Several important practice of osteopathy. present. the program of teaching. projects n- the- preparatio n of Reports by the Alumniofficers: were short and to the point. The additions and 'changes made laboratory' specimens have been Dr. Becker announced the reduction of the debt on the college and this year have added considerably completed and much of the time pointed out the many advantageous changes made during the past to the strength of our teaching this summer will be used to con- few years. Roll Call revealed three dating back to 1903, Drs. staff. tinue the series of models being Arthur D. Becker, J. S. Schweiger and S. W. Irvine. Dr. Paul Park Lab- We have carefully planned the made for the Embryological announced plans for the Homecoming Jubilee to be held October teaching of our Basic Sciences so oratory. 18 and issued a special call to all present to spread the news and that a continuity is maintained The building has been kept in make arrangements themselves to be on hand for the day. Dr. and the student is led gradually A-1 condition by constant clean- Clybourne outlined the "Eight Year Plan" and received the ap- to the more specific subjects of ing and painting and with some plause of the ensemble for the many important items listed. A therapy and its osteopathic in- slight rearrangements has been new constitution and by-laws was adopted vesting considerable terpretation. The introduction of made more convenient for the power with the chairmen of the geographical subdivisions of the specific osteopathy is graded to use of the Clinic. This has in- association. The nominating committee headed by Dr. St. Amant the gradual advancement of the creased considerably during the brought in a slate that was approved--in- record time. Alumni of student -tothe clinical demonstra-' past year and is weak only in Still College will be proud to know that their leader this coming tions. The practical work.of the number of students to handle the year will be the retiring president of the A. 0. A., Dr. Frank F. Clinic is divided for convenience many cases presented for osteo- Jones. Dr. H. V. Halladay was elected to the office of Vice Presi- and efficiency. We: wish- you pathic care. Our Seniors have dent, Dr. J. Paul Leonard, former Secretary will assume the obli- would review these major fea- been overworked thru the entire gations of the College Representative, Dr. Paul Park will fill the tures of our .educational plan and year. office of Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Dr. John Rogers will expand your appreciation :.of our Dr. Becker complimented very continue as Foundation Councilor and Dr. Fred Campbell as Stu- efforts beyond the confines of highly the several Alumni proj- dent Recruiting Councilor. This group of officers will have plenty your office. ects that had been planned and to do and will do it. The cooperation of the Alumni in the field We want you to feel the inm- completed during the year. The is not requested, it is demanded and not by the officers but because each portance of a proper plan for Homecoming Jubilee and others of the need now for complete cooperation on the part of the study of osteopathy and .if have increased the interest and graduate of this institution. The outlook at the college is better we have not strengthened the loyalty of our Alumni so that we than it has ever been. The officers of the college and the Alumni effort from the field that we can not chain of study, write us your feel that there is an added sup- agreed that with concerted constructive ideas. We want our port from our graduates in prac- only maintain the prestige we have enjoyed for the past two years (Continued on Page 4) (Continued on Page Four) (Continued on Page 4) THE LOG BOOK

I ~ ~ --- ·- _IC-·I· ·--_I_----_ 1C---·lll ------------ I ---__ -I -- C---- -_T_ ___ -- - -·--- - - N. 0. I. C. pledges fully acquainted with this Continuous Service Dr. J. M. Woods part of an initiation ceremony it The -profession knows that Dr. detracts from, rather than adds The meeting called for Monday J. M. Woods is a keen diagnos- to the interest in the organization. Still College takes great pride noon, June 24 in the Press Room tician, a thoro osteopathic physi- We hope to have reports soon of in presenting to you eight mem- cian and an excellent instructor, at the Auditorium was the most educational substitutes for that successful of any enjoyed by our bers of the faculty who are on For the past eighteen years Dr. part of the initiation commonly Woods has been intimately asso- organization. Dr. F. A. Gordon, known as "Hell Week." call at your pleasure. Our col- President-elect of the A. O. A. ciated with the college. For the con- and President of the N. 0. I. C. We are glad to report complete lege enjoys a clinic that is past several years he has been presided and following the excel- accord between our two honorary stant and extensive. The depart- lent lunch went thru the business fraternities on several matters, ments of this clinic operate thru- of the organization as rapidly as the settlement of which will di- out the full twelve months of efficiency would permit. Each or- vide their interests and raise It is, therefore, neces- ganization was represented by their standards, both of which the year. one or more official delegates. will increase the prestige of these sary for us to have expert clini- Since no organization was able to two important fraternities. cians available at all hours and qualify under the rulings made As a matter of greater efficien- laboratories equipped and ready in the membership contest, Dr. cy the recommendation was made for use in any emergency. Pa- Gordon continued the prize for to elect secretaries for a period tients registering in the General another year. His report proved of five years. This was agreed an incentive to considerable dis- upon by all and our reports to Clinic and in the Obstetrical cussion about the plan and the date indicate that the majority Clinic often need immediate at- desire on the part of the mem- have complied with the request. bership to be granted the privil- tention. This group of eight ege of an extension of time. The Dr. J. Paul Leonard, retiring members of the faculty do not Council approved with thanks the president of the Atlas Club, was have to stand and wait for op- - I i president's report. automatically inducted into the portunities, they are in constant office of President of the N. 0. I. The major feature of the re- demand and are busy even thru- port of the Secretary, Dr. Halla- C. and Dr. Halladay agreed to out the summer months. devoting much of his time to the day, was the success recently carry on the office of Executive Secretary for one more year. This Clinic and is now at the head of achieved, in establishing our offi- Dr. Arthur D. Becker the General Clinic. Beginning cial fraternities and sororities in was taken on the supposition that the majority of the work done by with the teaching of Anatomy, Baird's Manual, The World Al- Dr. Woods quickly branched into manac and Banta's Greek Ex- the office would be assumed by the Local Committee of the con- the subjects related to the diag- change. Very few of the profes- nosis and treatment of all di- sion realize what this means for vention and the P. & P. W. of the A. O. A. This, however, does not visions of the listed diseases and the very simple reason that they is an expert in Differential Di- pay so little attention to their leave the office with twelve months of vacation in between agnosis. His extensive private fraternity or sorority after grad- practice proved an excellent back- uation. If we are to maintain a meetings for if we are to con- tinue to prove ourselves worth ground for his continuous serv- standard and increase the use- ice in the Clinic during recent fulness of our members we must while there is still much to be done in each Grand Chapter. years. The college is fortunate have more cooperation from the in having at its disposal the tal- field. It is to be hoped that with The very sincere thanks of this ent of Dr. J. M. Woods. the accomplishment of the past office go to Eddie Sommers, Har- year a notable one, that the fu- old Hoermann, Ernie Moore, ture will bring out a more com- Nannie Chappell, Pearl Thomp- Dr. L. L. Facto plete appreciation of the value of son, Walter t3ailey, EJllswortn attention to the needs and im- Whitmer, John Hayes and Dewey portant place of osteopathic fra- Millay for their excellent coop- ternities and sororities. eration in putting over the de- The subject of student recruit- tails of the ten banquets and re- Our president keeps a watchful ing was fully discussed and unions. These men and women eye on every item that goes into fulfilled their duties with brought out many excellent ideas not only the education of a Still College that will later be incorporated this group but had many other into a report. It is unfortunate responsibilities all of which were graduate. Keenly aware of the that there is no provision for an carried to satisfactory termina- demand for increased osteopathis official committee for this work tions . We hope the Local Com- service he is fully appreciative of mittee at Atlantic City will find under A. 0. A. supervision. The tne need for quantity in the matter of expense of course must as willing a group of workers as be taken into consideration. It we have dealt with this past year classes and yet supports the add- is well known that we must be- in St. Louis. ed preliminary entrance require- gin an intensive drive for stu- H. V. Halladay, Exc. Secy. ments. His interest in increas- dents in all of our colleges and ing our number in the field is this will be initiated in a limit- balanced perfectly by his watch- ed way thru a committee ap- fulness over the thoroness of the pointed from the council. Some Halladay Wins Prize work of the teaching staff. Ac- Osteopathic Technic is the basis of our chapters are suffering now cording to Dr. Becker, a poorly for osteapathic therapy. In Dr. from the decrease in number of When the smoke had cleared equipped graduate is not only a L. L. Facto we have an expert in students in our colleges. It is detriment to the college that analyzation and practical applica- believed that with the Alumni of from the voting on the prize for the best editorial written this claims him but is a liability to tion of all forms of osteopathic these eleven organizations aware the whole profession. Our presi- technic. His appearance on the of the situation that they will past year on A. O. A. Membership it was found that Dr. H. V. Halla- dent takes great pride in his staff programs of the many state con- make an extra effort to send into and his Alumni. day of the Log Book stood out of educators ventions and the national is suf- our colleges young men and ficient evidence of the high es- women who will not only fill the in front. In addition to a cer- For over thirty years Dr. tificate of merit for his writings, Becker has been a leader in os- teem in which he is held by the need in the field but will, during profession. Dr. Facto is a mem- their college career, begin their Dr. Halladay was presented with teopathic organization and edu- an onyx desk set, properly in- cation. On numerous occasions ber of the Clinical Staff of the education in organization work college and has specialized in by joining one of our affiliated scribed. Dr. Halladay says he the profession has shown its con- knows this fine piece of editorial fidence in his ability for he has diseases of the nervous system. fraternities or sororities. His students know him as a hard A very definite stand was taken equipment is supposed to rest on filled nearly every office offered a modern desk in some modern by organized osteopathic groups. master in class, not appreciating on "Hell Week." This has been at the moment his deep interest eliminated in the majority of our office but it will probably be just The' profession knows that with as inspiring on a packing case Dr. Arthur D. Becker as the in developing their ability in a chapters but was erased com- difficult subject. Structure and pletely by a very short motion. in the desert and will be tried out leader at Still College that each that way. graduate will be well trained and Function are his hobbies and With the raising of our standards these two formulate the major proud to fully prepared to give expert os- we have most certainly advanced The college is very principles of osteopathic practice. from the high school age to the have this honor brought to the teopathic service in any com- college and with many of our Log Book and our institution. munity. (Continued on Page Three) I THE LOG BOOK

------_ - - - p I - - - _ ·-·------I - I ------I The delightful weather furnish- Dr. 0. E. Owen Dr. Paul E. Kimberly ed by the Local Committee--the The Loo Book yearly amazement at the energy and efficiency of Dr. R. C. Mc- The Official Publication of Ca iuhan the way registration is DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE being handled-the scientific ex- OF OSTEOPATHY hibits, while not as extensive as some, were decidedly worth while -. .E. Harwood Editor -wishing there were not quite Faculty Adviser.. H. V. Halladay so many sections or that I were triplets-hoping that the Mani- President ------.Arthur D. Becker pulative and Technic sections will get together-the proud belief Osteopathy Without Limitation that my flower garden beats those in Shaw's Gardens-seeing old friends and making new ones- Annual A. 0. A. the D. M. S. C. 0. banquet-the one thing that exceeded my ex- CONVENTION pectations-many new things learned and old knowledge pol- ished-a profound feeling that A. Another annual convention has The profession is already aware For the past three years Dr. come and passed into history. To 0. A. Conventions are worth while . . . J. M. Woods. of the fine work in pathology Kimberly has followed the foot- say that it was worth-while is a that has been done by Dr. Owven steps of Dr. H. V. Halladay so feeble expression. It was mo- at the college. Since his gradu- closely that he has walked into mentous ! The sessions of the Dr. Dornbush ation he has been largely respon- his shoes. The college is fortu- house of delegates and of the sible for the many improvement;s nate in having available a young board of'trustees of' the-A. 0. A. A news clipping has been re- in the several divisions of the man of the mental calibre and were fine examples of the growth ceived stating that Dr. Frank study of Clinical Laboratory Di- ability of Dr. Kimberly. Oste- and development of osteopathic Dornbush, formerly of Stuben- agnosis and is an authori ,; on. opathy has been paramount in legislative bodies. The new offi- ville, Ohio will, in the future, be Clinical Pathology. His abi.ity his family for many years and it cers are tried and true exponents associated with Dr. Russell and initiative have been demeo- was a perfectly natural sequence of osteopathic solidarity. Our Wright in his Sin-O-Vac Clinic strated not only in teaching but for him to become deeply inter- unlimited support and loyalty is in Detroit. Dr. Dornbush is not a also in administration in hrs ca- ested in the science. For the hereby pledged to them in the stranger in Detroit, having in- pacity as Assistant Dean of the past three years Dr. Kimberly many tasks now before them. terned at the Detroit Osteopathic college. Dr. Owen has appeared has been assisting in the depart- A word of congratulation to Hospital following his graduation many times on state and national ment of Anatomy and following those whose untiring and intelli- in 1929. We are certain that Dr. programs and is deeply interested his graduation was retained as a gent efforts made this 44th an- Dornbush's move to Detroit will in the problems of our national full time member of the faculty nual convention an outstanding be mutually beneficial and extend fraternities and sororities. and will continue at the head of success. The program was well to him and Dr. Wright our best the Anatomical Department. He planned and excited the sustained wishes. Dr. Byron Laycock is fully aware of the need for the interest of those who were fort- added osteopathic interpretation unate enough to attend. The sec- Dr. E. F. Leininger of Anatomy and insists on a thoro tion programs were of unusual knowledge of these subjects by merit. Even the weather man every student. We predict that a went out of his way to make his leader in osteopathic anatomy contribution. has been saved for the teaching Many problems of greatest pos- staff of our college. our sible importance confront Dr. Hugh Clark profession at this time and these problems were carefully consid- ered by officers, trustees, dele- gates and various affiliated groups and these groups deserve and will require the united and unstinted support of every osteopathic phy- sician . and-.---1 . -surgeon-- - in. - practice.- - -4 -- That they will have such support goes without saying. Osteopathy has rapidly moved into the front of big events and will give a good account of its stewardship. Arthur D. Becker, D. 0. The mere mention of the sub- ject of Obstetrics recalls the ir- Altho young in the profession I believe that the convention regular hours and the necessity and our most recent acquisition was the best that I have ever at- for constant service. Dr. Lein- for the faculty, Dr. Laycock has tended. Certainly the Municipal inger enjoys both of these ind already proved his ability in Auditorium was an ideal place in imparts this enthusiasm to his many ways. His osteopathic I A) year ago tne college aeciaea:-3 - 13 which to hold it. Of the sessions students. The department of Ob- training was preceded by prepar- to obtain the services of an I attended, the symposium on Os- stetrics at the college is too well atory work at Northwestern Uni- authority in the basic sciences. teopathy and the film on the sec- known for comparison. The re- versity, and following his gradu- We were indeed very fortunate ond lumbar lesion were outstand- cent attractive chart displayed at ation from the Kansas City Col- in contacting Dr. Hugh Clark of ing. the national convention in St. lege of Osteopathy and Surgery Michigan University, for he not Speaking of outstanding things; Louis is a record that any col- he was retained on the teaching only has proved his ability as a some of you missed the real cre;at lege may envy. The excellent staff for over two years. His teacher in the basic subjects but of the convention-the D. M. S. service rendered by this depart- vacations have been spent in tak- has expressed a very deep inter- C. 0. Alumni Banquet. It was a ment of our Clinic reflects great ing postgraduate courses from est in the osteopathic application record breaker. L. L. Facto. honor on the man in charge, for coast to coast. His natural of these subjects. Dr. Clark has * * * . it is no easy task to superintend ability as a technician and his advanced the interest in these four hundred obstetrical cases tenacity for delving into scientific subjects to the point where the The arrangements, hotel accom- each year. Dr. Leininger's ami- explanations have won for him student is very much aware of modations, cooperation of the Lo- able disposition and his extensive certain distinction in the field of the real value of thoro basic cal Committee, publicity, etc., practical knowledge have made osteopathic principles and tech- training. His work with the col- were all fine and couldn't have for him a position of highest es- nic. His time is fully taken with lege will be expanded this com- been better. It was one of the teem not only among the stu his responsibilities at the college ing year thru increased labora- best conventions I have had the dents in the college but thruoul in teaching and in the Clinic and tory facilities and by means of pleasure of attending. (Note-Dr. the profession. He weighs the he is in demand as a speaker and specially designed specimens that Marshall was reelected President babies delivered in his clinic nol demonstrator of osteopathic diag- are usually found only in muse- of I. . 0.) H. J. Marshall. in pounds but in tons. nosis and technic. ums. THE LOG BOOK _ II__I__IC1_ I D 13·IPP·HI···1e sA--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~^-----··I-···-·-·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-·1111~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I-~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~I~ I-··--~r····--ll - ATLANTIC CITY NEXT Corporate Board 1 3. .t..g\.Afo MmbrI A (Continued From Page One) (Continued From Page 1) tice. The several meetings held Application for Membership but can maintain it and advance to a safe lead in osteopathic during state conventions have Kay Y. Yazarian, Clutier, Iowa. education. been filled with constructive plans of the enthusiasm initiated by the favorable reports and the groups have been enthu- Evidence siastic over the program of stu- The St. Louis Convention and the stabilizing plans was shown in the willingness to fill the of the Alumni to the point of putting it on a firmer basis. dent recruiting and the estab- treasury lishment of a Foundation for the By Attorney Henry- E. Sampson, Drs. Rusty Wright and E. M. Davis subscribed to Life Memberships. A. B., Ju. D., Des Moines, Ia. paid in full for the twelve years he has been college. Dr. George Lawyer The future of the institution (Mr. . Sampson.::-.:.- was.-.: --the guest subscribed to an associate member- speaker -at the Atlas Club banquet out in practice. Mrs. Busick : one present helped with a glow of pride. rests largely in the hands of at St. Louiis, June 25. -Edd.) ship and every other those who are in the field and Walking thru the hotel corri- There is not one iota of doubt in the minds of those present as with their continued and increas- dors, we quickly realized that we to the future of Still College. The unfortunate thing is that 1426 ed support expected, plans are were in the presence and under of you should have been present to get the personal contact that being made for the establishment the inspiring influence of those fills you with this grand and glorious feeling of pride in our col- of a Clinical Hospital in direct who are today advancing the leges accomplishments. You will hear from the officers as soon as contact with the college. This cause of osteopathy. Thruout the vacations are over and when you do we know you will also want is in addition to the excellent convention hall, we learned from to add your small contribution of time and dues. If you were hospital facilities already enjoyed successful practitioners and great absent you certainly missed the most enthusiastic meeting of the by the college in connection with teachers in the profession much St. Louis Convention. the Des Moines General Hospital. about new discoveries and better technic. Probably the most startling and We were meeting in Missouri, gratifying part of the report was the birthplace of osteopathy, Mrs. Becker Honored the announcement that the entire where Dr. A. T. Still, the founder financial structure of the college begun the expansion of his great Evidence of greater efficiency has undergone revision and that idea and where for three score among our women's organizations the debt of the college has been years his science has been bring- was shown in St. Louis at the very materially reduced. He ing health to thousands of indi- convention by the formation of stated that the re-funding and viduals. All of this caused us to the National Women's Osteo- re-financing of the balance of the value more highly the past, and pathic Auxiliary with Mrs. Arthur debt was under a most satisfac- to contemplate with confidence D. Becker unanamously elected as tory plan and that this accom- the future of this profession. It the president. This new organi- plishment opened the doors in a helped us to realize the strength zation brings the many subordi- fine way for our program of con- of osteopathy and to appreciate nate divisions closer together and tinued progress and development. the many things yet to be done will coordinate many of the plan- Dr. Becker's fifth annual report to maintain osteopathy as a se- ned projects of the several or- was an historic document. The parate school of healing. ganizations. Mrs. Becker is not trustees who work thruout the The inspiring atmosphere of new in the auxiliary, having been year to make this possible are to the St. Louis Convention gave us national chairman several years be complimented highly. Dr. a review of the glorious past of ago and is the major sponsor for Becker has given many hours to osteopathy and enthusiasm for this group at the college. the solving of problems for the the future under the many great The constitution of the new benefit of the institution and it leaders we met in the halls able auxiliary parallels closely the was gratifying to note the en- men who have long been con- constitution of the A. O. A. by thusiasm that radiated from the Dr. J. Paul Leonard membership of the corporate vinced of the value of osteopathy. whom it has been approved. Oth- of Detroit They cherish its past and are er members of the Executive board upon hearing this excellent Newly elected member of the resume of the year. laboring hard toward insuring its Board are: Mrs. T. J. Meyers of Board of Trustees of D.M.S.C.O. future. These personal contacts Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. T. J. How- With the exception of one fortified our faith, strengthened erton of Washington, D. C., Mrs. change, the officers for the en- our courage and renewed our H. E. Williams of Ardmore, Okla., suing year were reelected. The hope for the future of the science. Mrs. A. B. Crites of Kansas City, 0. W. C.C. resignation of Dr. Halladay from Everyone must have come Mo., Mrs. R. R. Lamb of Des the board of trustees made it away with much more of the Moines, Ia., and Mrs. Grover From the annual report of the necessary to fill his vacant chair. spirit and purpose of the fore- Gillum of Kansas City, Mo. Osteopathic Women's College Taking into due consideration the fathers; more determined to re- We congratulate the group on Club it looks like the organization policy of expansion the board double their efforts for the cause their good judgment in the selec- enjoyed a year of profitable meet- unanamously elected Dr. J. Paul of the profession and in the in- tion of officers and hope for them ings. With two meetings a month Leonard of Detroit to member- terest of humanity. a most progressive year. varied between serious instructive ship on the Board of Trustees of As an Atlas member, I natur- talks and social hours the pro- the college. Dr. Leonard will ally-- took particular notice and tion to the profession. Above we need added gram has been exceptionally well bring to the Board of Trustees pride in the fact that the leaders everything balanced and interesting thruout. his several years experience in at the convention and the men strength in numbers. We have needs for increased pre- Parties were held at the home of the successful management of the most responsible for the present- met the several members of the faculty Detroit Osteopathic Hospital. Al- day success of the profession liminary requirements. We must change make a great and at both the Atlas and Phi tho he will not necessarily have were, with but few exceptions, not let this Sig houses. Trips were made to to be in attendance at each meet- wearers of that cherished emblem difference in our total. We can the number of special points of interest in the ing of the board he can offer of the Atlas Club. easily increase city and the problems of the wife much in the way of constructive students in each of the recog- discussed on nized colleges if a little time is of the doctor were planning for the future of the of you in talking several occasions. Officers for college. We heartily endorse Half Gone spent by each the next year were elected at the this selection by the Corporate about your science. final meeting and another year Board and extend our best wishes (Continued From Page One) Our past records in the field of therapy are envied by others. of enjoyable contacts is antici- and continued support to the college to deserve the fine sup- pated. small group that plays a most port that has been given it In We are being investigated and of treatment are be- President, Georgia Rogers. important role in the develop- the past and to be prepared for our methods V. President, May Chandler. ment of our college, our Trustees. the new students this fall and in ing copied. With osteopathy having grown from within and Secretary, Mary Ball. Iowa semesters to come. We have not Treasurer, Jeannette Westfall. Dr. Johnson of Jefferson, based these major changes on having firmly established its was present and expressed his needs of the past but we are value in the minds of increased gratification for the fine report looking ahead into the future numbers each year, we have teopathic physicians in the field, of the auditor and to others that and preparing osteopathic physi- much to be proud of. We want it is not asking too much of you have made it such a successful cians to meet every modern re- you to pass this enthusiasm on to send one thousand students year for the college. into osteopathy this fall. But- quirement of a well trained phy- to young men and women in The meeting closed with the sician. your community and put them in you must be the one in ten who the college of your does this and not one of the nine entire board in high spirits and The summer is half gone, but touch with a most optimistic outlook for the during the time that is left youl choice. who loses the advantage of the -a #A1WT +fan thr1lcnnd X"n- future of our institution. can make a valuable contrblu- VVwimA111+o1, near~lly -uen tnowianu t ni-, last half of the summer. des- ii Entered as second class THE --- Accepted for mailing at matter, February 3rd, 1923, special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. _11W4 LOG BOOK T . ------·------

PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOI NES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 18 August 15, 1940 Number 8

YOUR ALUMNI OFFICERS 1940 -'41 ,---4-----

Dr. Frank F. Jones Dr. H. V. Halladay Immediate Past President of the A. 0. A. and President of the D. M. S. Vice President of the D. M. S. C. 0. C. O. Alumni Association Alumni Association "It is a pleasure and a privilege "Our membership was extended to begin another year of service last year to include more of the to our profession. 1939-40 gave real workers for osteopathy and me the opportunity to know our college. This year I want many of you personally and you the secretary to be busy continu- are a fine group. I want you to ously receipting for your dues continue your enthusiasm for os- and acknowledging your letters. teopathy and one way it can be There is much to be done in done is by adding your sincere every community for the college support to the college. You will and for our science. Your isola- hear from me often either by let- tion in a small town is no excuse ter or thru the pages of the Log -or isolating your ideas." Book,"

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Dr. Paul L. Park Dr. J. E. Rogers Dr. F. D. Campbell Dr. J. Paul Leonard President of the Iowa D. M. S. C. O. Past President of the A. 0. A. and Student Recruiting Councilor Member of the Board of Trustees Alumni and Executive Secretary of Foundation Councilor of the D. M. of the D. M. S. C. O., Superintend- the D.M.S.C.O. Alumni Association S. C. O. Alumni Association "Expansion of osteopathic ser- ent of the Detroit Osteopathic vice thruout the country depends Hospital and College Representa- "This office asks your sincere "The profession has never been tive of the D. M. S. C. 0. Alumni consideration of the many prob- alert to the opportunity of secur- largely on an increase in the Association lems ahead. One solution is to ing foundation or endowment number of practicing osteopathic "Our Alumni organization is reply to inqueries we may make funds for our institutions. Every physicians. Our profession is the separate and distinct from the of- of you. In our several plans for other type of college and hospital least crowded of the entire list ficial body of the college yet there must be a common con- the advancement of our common in the country is prepared to ac- and one of your major interests necting link between the two. It interests we need your advice and cept funds and has made it in your work should be to influ- will be my pleasure and duty to support. When you receive a let- known that they can use dona- ence young men and women to correlate the fine unselfish efforts ter answer it then and let's keep tions to excellent advantage. enter our college. Still College is of the Alumni Association with the wheels turning. This is a re- Each Alumnus of this college at the top now in the matter of the needs of the college. I sin- sponsible office but the responsi- must be awakened to the fact percentage increase in each class. cerely hope that your suggestions bility rests with you as well as that our college and affiliated in- Every opportunity you have for for the rapid development of the officer who holds the title. stitutions cannot progress as rap- meeting possible prospects should each will reach my desk and you We anticipate our best year and idly as we wish without the same be an opportunity for you to add may be sure that they will be it can only be our best with your generous support that other in- to the prestige and augment the given deep consideration and ap- help." stitutions receive." members of our profession." plied where most useful. - - : REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 3 THE LOG BOOK

_ q C ______no material for the organization N. 0. I. C. brought to forcible light the cer- MORE OF OUR FACULTY tain need for recruiting during We now start another y-ear of the Summer. Space is limited this month but we want you to be reminded of concentration on the problems of more of the experts who make up our faculty list. We could write A number of excellent practical our fraternities and sororities. many compliments on each, as many of your already know. We by the The first letter to the officers and talks have been enjoyed have no second choice instructors. They are each and every one fraternity and given by outstand- other interested members has well informed and acknowledged authorities. These professors, with- ing authorities in the city. The left this desk. We are expecting out exception, are convention speakers of note. They have appeared fraternity closed its year at the returns from this letter before many times before national and state groups and are frequently college with the Senior Banquet this copy of the Log BooK is in called upon to address lay organizations in the city and when attend- at the Des Moines Club and your hands. I must urge those held ing out-state meeting. pledged loyalty to the college and of you who are responsible for The college also recognizes within the local group of Polk our science. Officers were elect- the activity of our eleven mem- County osteopathic physicians a number who have offered their ed at the final business meeting bers, to answer letters piomptly services to the college as Affiliated Members of the Faculty. The and will lead the fraternity dur- and keep your appointments and Class enjoys the privilege of an occasional special lecture by ing the Fall semester, Dr. Jack Senior other official business cleaned up these well known local Alumni. to date. Berck continuing as Councilor. The division of the work done Cerebrum, Edward S. Kanter. in the past by this office does Cerebellum, David E. Friedman. not lessen the work very much. Pons, David Gateman. The time we used to aid in the Calamus Scriptorius, Arthur M. Dr . P. Schwartz arrangement of convention affairs Friedman. can well be directed to other fac- Neuroglia, Lou Radetsky. Dean of the college, tors that will advance our stand- Calvarium, Dan Feinstein. Surgeon-in-chief of the ing. All of you must help some Student Council Representative, Des Moines General Hos- and not pass over lightly any of Sam Gross. pital, Member of the the suggestions that will raise Board of Trustees, Pro- us to greater efficiency and prov- fssor of Surgery and In- en usefulness. I hope all of you structor in Pharmacology are ready for the activity that *)A and Toxicology. will begin very soon in our sub- The initiation of bimonthly ordinate chapters and that you banquets this past year has been will contribute to their needs in an added incentive to attendance personnel and progress. and to interest in the fraternity. H. V. Halladay, Exc. Secy. Not only is the meal enjoyed but also the fine programs that have followed. The entire year has Welcome Freshmen been profitable in many ways and the fraternity feels that with The smile you will see greeting a program of constructive study you in the halls is not a sinister planned already for next year Dr. H. J. Marshall sign concealing a plot against that the past year has been a your welfare. It is the sincere Member of the Board complete success. We have no of Trustees of the college, expression of a welcome to you fear of the revival of interest as a new member of our student and of the Des Moines next Fall with the following of- General Hospital. Treas- body. True, there will be invi- ficers. tations to this and that and you urer of the college and may be assured that these affairs President, Jack Yagoobian. Professor of Oto-laryng- are planned so that you will be V. President, Kenneth Fowler. ology. able to quickly expand your list Secretary, Robert Berger. of friends and that we may in Corresponding Secreatry, Don turn become better acquainted Brail. with you sooner. Treasurer, Cris Henkel. Our college lists seven recog- Reporter, Jack Edgerton. nized members of the National Osteopathic Interfraternity Coun- cil. Five of these are social and Dr. Frank F. Jones two are honorary. We are anx- ious for you to become acquainted with these young men and women We know that the mere men- Dr. H. E. Graney name brings you to and we urge you to begin your tion of his Member of the Board education in organized osteopathy attention. Those of you who of Trustees of the college by seriously considering member- have had the privilege of know- and Professor of Sur- ship in the one of your choice, ing this Southern gentleman and gery. Assistant Surgeon optomistic osteopathic physician men and women at the Des Moines Gen- The young know that we have much to be are at your eral Hospital. who will greet you proud of in our new president to help service and will be glad of the D. M. S. C. O. Alumni As- you may you with any problems sociation. Frank's first personal will help you lind a have. They contact with the college was at abeut suitable room, advise you the Homecoming Jubilee Decem- the other needs that meals and ber 8 least year. At that time a stranger. They always confront he expressed his surprise at the the smile to help are there with enthusiasm of the assembled pro- aided in you as they have been fession and students. Since then out for members the past. Look he has been giving the college Club, Delta Omnega, of the Atlas and its problems considerable Lambda Omi- Iota Tau Sigma, thot and expressed his confidence Phi Sigma Gamma, cron Gamma, in its future at our graduation in and Sigma Sig- Dr. R. B. Bachman Psi Sigma Alpha May. We know our Alumni will ma Phi. want and need to assume a little Member of the Board added inspiration with Frank F. of Trustees of the college Jones watching your activities. It and Professor of Obstet- Aar will be our very great pleasure rics. privilege to support these In one respect the past year and new Alumni officers and we been a profitable one for the has all know that the six officers are fraternity in that it cemented absolutely helpless without our friendships of the group the being fulfilled. thoroly. The unfortunate fact own obligations that the last two classes offered This MUST be our best year. THE LOG BOOK -.- .- .' .. number of good reasons for this 1940 plan. Dr. F. A. Gordon The Log Book Los Angeles knows that it is The Official Publication of expected to entertain the profes- Too many things are going on DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE sion in 1942. The profession has that distract our minds from the OF OSTEOPATHY that date in mind. In the mean- business of our own profession. time we are not forgetting that Our newspapers are filled with Editor ...--.----- .E. Harwood Atlantic City is our host next reports from across each of the year and neither is Atlantic City oceans and now we add the in- Faculty Adviser -- H. V. Halladay forgetting it for preparations terest of a presidential campaign. of this we President - A-----Arthur D. Becker have already begun at that fam- the midst of all ous resort. The fact remains must bring our minds to the Osteopathy Without Limitation that Los Angeles has a little the point of giving some serious thot advantage in this new arrange- t our own future. There is ment for they have two years to much that each of you can do Hasta La Vista ise in preparation and knowing and too much for our officials in this far ahead can anticipate any capacity. Our space limits many of the needs in advance of us this issue to only one phase. My little "Jimminy Cricket," the usual last minute rush. One E. Harwood, and I will steal year is not a long time to prepare This Fall each college of osteo- away from Des Moines about the for a show as big as we are now pathy requires two full college time that you receive this issue putting on. years preparatory to matricula- of the Log Book. However, we tion. We have been jumping are putting the responsibility for Toronto made a strong bid for high during the last four or five desk in the convention this year at St. years and we still have one more its appearance on your President of the A. 0. A. the hands of one of our efficient Louis asking for it for this next jump to make. In 1942 the re- Seniors, Bob Drews. We hope year. We sincerely hope that the strictions will be more stringent. Iowa throws out its chest with you will give Bob the fine sup- convention again goes to Toronto The two years of preparatory col- pride and sits back with confi- port you have given us and con- and that the year selected will lege must cover certain specified dence this year. Our own Pat tinue to read every word of the be an advantageous one for all subjects with specified hours of Gordon is at the helm and having Log Book. of us. We have very pleasant each. had several years of profitable memories of our meeting there e experiences with him as an officer I have had a E. Harwood and fifteen years ago and we hope During the process of these in state affairs we can predict lot of fun and some grief thru- that when we go to Toronto that transitions the profession must be a year of strong but the with certainty out the last five years the world at large will be again alert to every opportunity to se- osteopathic influence and metic- and so we fun has predominated on peaceful terms so that no cure an audience with prospec- ulous care and attention to a hearts and many leave with light other emotions will interfere tive students. We must realize vast amount of linked detail in for your more thanks to all of you with our attention to our own that the field is becoming advancing the interests of osteo- loyalty to our typewriter. professional progress. limited and our efforts must ac- pathy. be concentrated. Be- For about a month we will be Whatever the city or its loca- ginningcordingly with this Fall and ex- The home folks are happy to taking a pre-vacation vacation tion selected for 1943, deep con- tending thru to include the class acknowledge our support along visiting with some friends along sideration should be given to the entering January, 1942 students with ten thousand other members the route in several of the South- t t n ssary of the profession. (Aside to Pat facilities for our national meet- may enter with the necessary two western states. About the middle ing. We urged two years ago a years of preliminary college edu- only--Don't work between 2 and of September we will be some study of all of the principle cities cation. If you hav somee young 6 a. m. Try to get a little rest place out there but exactly of the country with a listing of men and women in mind for then.) where, we do not know at this the advantageous physical geo- classes beyond the date given writing. But you will hear from graphical and psycological factors above remember that they will us thru an early issue of the that go to make a successful con- have to meet the requirements Log Book. Our definite location vention. We hope that some- as stated. may be kept a secret for about thing has been done along this six months for we would like to line for in the future we must The Alumni of our college and do some plain and fancy loafing have good and sufficient reasons our friends must take some time for a while. In other words, if for the selection of a convention from our national problems and you see us leaning on a shovel city. give serious thot to our own per- along a road where the sign says, sonalni affairs.anairs__. ine_11W iacLJ_ L Iunat+--aine you1'rI "Men Working," don't bother us We anticipate two successful are in active practice and are for we will still be on vacation. conventions ahead. Tt gives us settled for life does not excuse pleasure to plan for a Our very best wishes are left a glow of you from supporting our organi- the East coast next year the entire staff of the col- trip to zations and institutions. You with the many attractions to- lege. We still have an obligation v ith must be continuously seeking the with the conventi;o it- to the institution thru the office gether right young men and women for and will self We are looking forwa-ird now our profession. Added numbers of V. P. of the Alumni the to mix in fraternity af- to the following year with adds to your strength. E. H. continue an en- I. C. As near ji 'm) to the West coast to fairs thru the N. O. To these two jobs tirely different atmosphere. as we can figure made $300.00 per year us, it looks as if ve had pay about a of wvnclh Dr. Mary E. Golden pay that much into two wise selections each and when you desired Professor of Pediatrics. together with i.nould approach the muth an organization, pleasure and time, you certainly want to see 100% in anticipated it succeed. We are anxious to busiress. see Still College stay on top and Ve hope that the survey of we promise to take time off from acceptable cities, if it is made, our vacation to help, if we may, wiil include Des MIoIne. Our both the college management c(,nvention of 1929 is still remerm- the Alumni group. and very kindly by the profes- Virg Halladay and "Jimminy bcied Cricket" Harwood. sion. We did give you a good -cnvention and we can do better if , e have two year.; in which Convention Problems to prepare. Of the many forward steps years ago, thru the pages Two taken at the St. Louis Conven- of the Log Book, we advocated the selection of our national con- tion this one of wisely advaTncing vention city two years in advance, the announcement of our c,?-ven- Dr. Byron L. Cash in the same way that we prepare tions is an important o-e. Wre are Professor of Roentgen- president. We for our A. O. A. learning to look beyond the end ology, Physiotherapy and Dr. J. B. Shumaker were glad to see this done this Professor of Chemistry. V. I. Urology. ,,year at St. Louis. There are a of our noses. -H. THE LOG BOOK

_ _ __ _ X L_ _ II_ 1 __ - the Legal and Legislative Com- mittee, and Mary E. Golden, Homecoming Jubilee Chairman of the Committee on OCTOBER 18 Iowa-A. . A. Commitee Maternal and Child Health, are We have just had a long talk with Dr. Paul L. Park, Chairman working overtime in attempting of the 1940 Jubilee Committee. Many of you remember the day last oa CorrelationCorrelationm to obtain federal recognition of year and the enjoyment of every minute of the program. This year Each society committee chair- plans for the inclusion of osteo- the committee is not running the risk it did last year with the man has written the like A. 0. A. pathic physicians in the Washing- Weather Man. The date has been set earlier and two functions committee chairman for sugges- ton County Maternity Demonstra- will be combined. The college will be introducing to you our fine tions and ideas from a national tion and Refresher Courses in new Freshman class and if for no other reason, you will want to standpoint which may be utiliz-d Obstetrics and Pediatrics. They be here to congratulate them on the start they have made in our for the advancement of 70our pro- feel confident their efforts, in co- science. fession in Iowa. Correlation of operation with the Public Rela- Dr. Park told us something of the plans for the day, or really all committee work with that of tions Committee of the American a day and a half. The program will begin Friday morning at the the identical A. O. A. committees Osteopathic Association, will be college building. The afternoon session will also be held there and should prove of far reaching successful within a reasonable will be technical. The finished program will be front page news in value. It is the first time Luch period of time. the September issue of the Log Book and take note of the speakers. action has been taken by your Radio Broadcasts The evening will begin with a banquet at the Ft. Des Moines followed by the Freshman Reception and Dance. Iowa Society. Public service radio broadcasts Hotel which will be 400 attended this affair and unanamously asked for a Basic Science over KSO, Des Moines, and Last year over Basic Science exemption is be- KVFD, Fort Dodge, have recently repeat. is being planned for Saturday morning, ing sought for osteopathic phy- discontinued, due to the ex- An added attraction been both the college and hospital and sicians of other states who may tremely warm weather. Dr. O. October 19. Clinics will be held at hour until noon. This will give all of desire to make Iowa their profes- Edwin Owen, Chairman of the will continue from an early be at work Monday or earlier. sional home. Dr. D. E. Hannan, Public Service Radio Committee, you plenty of time to drive home and it by good authority that groups Perry, Secretary of the Iowa plans to resume these broadcasts Our grape-vine telegraph has Ridges to the Rockies to drive Board of Osteopathic Examiners, during the month of September, are already organized from the Blue in Des Moines." is in charge of this activity in with the assistance of Dr. J. R. thru. Make October 18 a "Must be cooperation with the Executive Forbes, local radio chairman at Committee. He is now in corre- Fort Dodge. Dr. Owen is also spondence with the Secretary of planning to make contacts with Dr. H. E. Clybourne every Osteopathic Examining additional radio stations this fall. Board in the United States, se- curing information and material Industrial and Institutional needed in this undertaking. Service Fall District Meetings Dr. Paul O. French, Chairman Dr. Holcomb Jordon, President of the Committee on Industrial of your Society, is now in 'he and Institutional Service, success- midst of developing and prepar- fully handled a compensation n-nyc fori- t-he f-rthcr Titc+rirt Ing8irrn la-ilm u u claim for a Society member dur- meetings. He reports a most ccr - ing July. The osteopathic phy- structive and unusual program is sician had quickly and success- in the making. fully served a patient who had Veterans Committee suffered a spine injury during the course of his employment. The Dr. H. D. Wright, chairman insurance company mailed the of the Veterans Affairs Commit- doctor a check for a sum some- tee, advises that a number of what lower than his actual legion posts in Iowa have passed charge. The doctor protested the Dr. J. L. Schwartz resolutions urging that osteo- and upon Dr. lower payment Professor of Proctology. pathic therapy be made availabie French's entry into the dispute to veterans through the various the company determined to make * * a regional facilities of the Veterans "payment in full" without fur- Administration and further pro- ther delay. viding that these resoltl:tons be In 1936 at the New York Con- approved by the Department of Dwight S. James, Sec-Treas. Iowa and submitted for adoption vention we elected Cy Clybourne at the National Convention of the to head the Alumni association. American Legion to be held in Applications for Membership The history of that group from 1940. ei Boston, Septmeber 23-26, T. F. Coulter, Farmington. that moment on is one of rapid reports outstanding work, in sc- B. E. Laycock, Des Moines. curing adoption of these i e.solu development and the accomplish- tions, has been done by the fol- ment of many fine projects. Cy lowing: W. L. Tindall, D. O., has given time and considerable Woden; Phil S. McQuirk, D. 0., money freely in the advancement Audubon; Burton M. Gotshall, D. Bright Corners O., Waterloo; Charles H. Potter, of our Alumni interests. He has D. 0., Forest City; W. A. MeVane, been willing and anxious to use Returning students will be lap- D. 0., Dyersville; and Paul L. to note new paint every means to increase your in- Park, D. 0., Des Moines. pily surprised in many spots over the college terest in the college and the Membership Committee building. The gray motif of last needs of the profession. Cy has Dr. H. L. Gulden, Claiarman of year has been eliminated with a been a fine leader and he will be is the Membership Committee, buff that adds considerably to the Judge R. L. Powers now creating plans for a well visibility quotient. Not only has missed greatly when the officials unified cohesive and comprehen- new paint been applied but other meet. Lecturer on Jurispru- dence. sive statewide membership cam- changes made during the vac ation Not so long ago Cy and a num- paign. He advises that within period will increase our efficiency thirty days the machinery for the and enable us to take care of ber of other members of our pro- campaign will be set in motion greater numbers. fession assumed the responsibility Cy in his new capacity but we and predicts the largest mermi-er- We anticipate a fine class this of a hospital in Columbus, Ohio. will probably be writing to him ship in the history of the Iowa Fall. Matriculations have been With this added load it was ask- now and then about some prob- Society before the end of the coming in at a very satisfactory ing too much of our good friend lem and we know that he will present fiscal year. rate and the correspondence is to continue the office he has respond as he always has in the above the average at the time of filled so well. All of our good past. Cy, you can't break those Social Security Allumni ties completely. Dr. S. H. Klein, Chairman of going to press. wishes and many thanks go with - ROLL CALL SEPTEMBER 4 < n< Entered as second class LOG BTHE Accepted for mailing at matter, February 3rd, 1923, special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. V------LOG BOOK W ---- Iw PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOI NES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 18 September 15, 1940 Number 9 Homecoming Day To Be Held Oct. 18 - -'------i < Plans for the 2nd Annual Homecoming Day are well under "United We Stand way. The numerous committees appointed have their assignments Extension of Laboratory Divided We Fall" well in hand. The Scientific Programs will be held at the college building. One of the major improvements Human beings demand human The Banquet Dance and Entertainment will be held at the at the college this summer was association. No man can live Fort Des Moines Hotel. the enlargement of the clinical alone and remain normal, and The marked success of the Homecoming Day last year created laboratory. Under the direction just as no man can live alone, so the demand that this event should be made an annual affair. Those of Dr. O. E. Owen the available groups, when engaged in the same who were fortunate enough to participate on that occasion will floor space type of service can not progress require no urging to insure their presence on October 18th. was increased to double its former size. The toward a proper destiny when The Day and the Program will be under the direction of the phy- sical facilities each one works and plans as an D. M. S. C. O. Alumni. Dr. Paul Park, the executive secretary of have been expand- ed by the addition of a second individual. the National Alumni Association, is Director in charge and eight sink, and the erection Yes, Doctor Still, for a long affiliated organizations are lending enthusiastic help and coopera- of addition- time, worked alone and those tion. al shelf space and work benches. years are still brilliant periods in A new electric refrigerator has our history, but Doctor Still was Last year 436 guests were present at the evening banquet and been provided to care for the an unusual man; he was a genius; ball. It is the determination of all committees that Homecoming storage of necessary reagents, he was a pioneer, traveling alone Day this year shall eclipse last year's record. Let's make October media and sera. 18th a brilliant spot in the osteopathic year! Mark the day in your but he doubtless did this, not so Quantitative Methods much from choice, but from nec- calendar NOW. Plan to share in the good things available, and essity. If there had been, in his by your presence add to the success. A number of state groups In keeping with the physical early years, men trained to be have already sent word of good-sized delegations that will be on enlargement, the scope of the his companions and confidants, he hand. laboratory has been advanced to would have united with them in Friday, October 18th. care for any procedure that may the interest of a more complete 10:30 a. m.-Assembly Program at the college auditorium with be desired by the clinic staff. In service and a more rapid public Mr. Arthur Brayton of the Des- Moines Chamber of Commerce as addition to the routine procedures acceptance of his therapy and his the guest speaker. required in all examinations, ideals. 2:00 p. m. to 5 p. m.-Scientific Program at the college. Clinics, many special tests may now be Progress diagnostic discussions and demonstrations of treatment by several run. Quantitative methods in You and I are the beneficiaries members of the Clinic Staff. blood chemistry are available, and of all his wisdom, his experience, 6:30 p. m. at the Fort Des Moines Hotel-Banquet, Address, include as well as the routine pro- his sacrifices. You and I think in Freshman Reception and Grand Ball. cedures, estimation of the cal- unison on our many problems; we Saturday a. m., October 19th. cium, chloride or phosphorous are attempting a similar journey; Clinics at Des Moines General Hospital. Discussions and dem- constituents. Bacteriological work we are guided by similar ideals, onstrations in osteopathic technic at the college. will now include the cultural iso- so we have at hand the men and Come early and do not miss any part of this program. lation of the Neiserian groups the women who are ready, willing Those who have had the pleasure of hearing Arthur Brayton and blood cultures. and anxious to cooperate with us are unanimous in his praise as a speaker - clever, witty and Blood Sedimentations in the progress and perpetuation thought-provoking. of our science. There will be many members of the A. O. A. official family In order to make the value We are graduates of the same present. Meet your friends and classmates. Join in a rousing good of the laboratory work more per- institution; an institution worthy day filled with interesting and valuable events. sonal to the student, and to in- of our love and affection; an in- Make your reservations early by writing to crease his general knowledge, ac- curate records are maintained to stitution whose continued exist- D. M. S. C. O. Alumni Committee ence is bound up definitely with correlate all the work done by 500 Teachout Building the laboratory. All blood sedi- our personal progress. This in- Des Moines, Iowa stitution looks upon us with par- mentations are run by two ac- ental affection and when we prove cepted methods and the results ourselves to be worthy scions, New Equipment both human and lower mam- tabulated with the essentials of there is a lifting of the spirits of malian experiments. These items the physical findings in the case. those who are "carrying on" at In Physiology will enable the laboratory phase Where it is practical, exact color- thecollege ; there is a feeling of of the Physiology training to in- imetric methods of hemoglobin pride and satisfaction that can Laboratory clude a rather searching study determinations, and two simple not be purchased with money. and demonstration of the various office procedure methods are run We, the Alumni of D. M. S. C. factors associated with blood on each case so the student may O,. occupy a peculiar position in The Physiology Department pressure, respiration, control of compare the results. relation to our college; a relation- has acquired for the coming year the heart and the affects of the Laboratory Diagnosis ship that carries with it an obli- a set of equipment for demon- more common drugs as well as gation,-an obligation to make of stration of circulatory, respira- anaesthetics. The Department It is felt that the laboratory ourselves worthwhile advocates of tory, nervous and endocrine phe- has added to its equipment a fe- will prove to be an increasingly its ideology and loyal supporters nomena on mammals. The set male hormone demonstrator. This valuable aid in the determination of its every ambition. consists of an electrically driven, is a mechanical device for show- of the correct diagnosis in each Individually, you and I can do entirely hand-tooled long-paper ing the changes which take place clinic case. As has been the little for the advancement of our kymograph, for recording physio- in the pituitary, ovarian and pla- policy in the past, the laboratory college, but if we will unite our logical changes over a long period cental hormones during the men- will be staffed by students in thinking and ourselves, making a of time. In the set are also in- strual and pregnancy cycles. This their Junior year so they may compact whole, with a determin- cluded a large mercury manome- machine is likewise hand-made have the advantage of personal ation to carry its banner to a ter, Marey tambours and pne u- and incorporates the latest avail- effort in the methods of labora- (Continued on Page Four) mographs which may be used for able information on the subject. tory diagnosis. R. C. Rogers THE LOG BOOK

I special meeting for Monday, Sep- tember 9, during which the var- Activities of the VACATIONS ious committees were readvised Clinic of their capacities and are now Summer On our way to school, Septem- racing around to give evidence of ber 4, we stopped in to the Owl a little action. A report on the summer clinic Lunch and found several of our See you next month. activities at the D. M. S. C. O. is classmates doing a lot of chatting R. H. J. an old story; the comparatively over their coffee. You should small group of students remain- have heard some of the vivid tales ing for the summer struggling to they were telling about their Aar care for all the patients in the summer vacations. Just ask Back for another year, and general and the obstetrical de- them. from all reports it looks as though partment. However the student Physician reaps d reward for his Going up the first flight of stairs everyone had an enjoyable and of our college, to the second floor, prosperous summer. extra efforts in the form of a amount of time for study we were wondering what the fac- Many modes of travel have Our congratulations to the greater ulty have been doing this summer. pointed toward West Grand dur- freshmen class for having chosen of his patients and perfecting his ing the past week bringing old Osteopathy for their profession, osteopathic technic. First, we dropped in to see our and new faces to be welcomed by they couldn't have made a wiser With the opening of the fall president, Dr. Becker tells us that the good old Chapter House at choice. semester some new methods are after attending the national con- 2141. Informal and enthusiastic All the L. O. G. boys are back being introduced in the presenta- vention at St. Louis he visited greetings bring reports from all except Dan Feinstein and Dave tion and handling of the patients. Kentucky and Michigan and play- points of the compass of prosper- Friedman, wonder if they were Upon entrance the patients are ed golf whenever and wherever ous vacations and renewed deter- waylaid along the route some- given a preliminary examination opportunity presented. Finally we mination to forge ahead in the where? Prospects for the coming before the junior class and then decide to register, so while doing cause of Osteopathy. Many of year appears excellent and we sent through the routine special so Mrs. Robinson said she spent the boys have been in close con- are all pledged to make this year and laboratory examinations. The two weeks in Canada really hav- tact with members in the field the best ever for all the fraterni- cases of special interest as ing a swell time. Dr. Owen, trav- and these associations have served ties and sororities and may we soon as all the daca is obtained, eled approximately 5,000 miles to keep the wheels turning in the wish each of them a successful are presented to the Senior clinic this summer in a circuit trip thru right direction. Thanks Brothers, year. group with discussion of the dif- the Bad Lands, Black Hills, Yel- for the shelter of your wings. So back to the classroom and ferential diagnosis and thorough lowstone National Park, Teton The house, being guest to ten clinics, and let our enthusiasm direction of treatment. This plan National Park, Zion National or twelve industrious members grow with each succeeding year. will insure that all interesting Park, Grand Canyon, Massa Verda all summer, has taken on an Es- E. K., Sec. cases will be seen by the students National Park, Rocky Mountain quire garb which is really easy on without the less interesting cases National Park with many places the eye. It is to be further dec- being neglected. of interest en route and across orated with an outside paint job. In addition a new method of Nebraska home. Dr. Owen also Truly, it more and more reminds With the opening of the 1940-41 checking progress and results by visited the National A. O. A. Con- us (Doctor Ferris take note) of school year, Psi Sigma Alpha regular reports on each treat- vention in St. Louis. a home away from home. After members and pledges return to ment is being used. By this pro- Dr. Clark visited Winipeg, Can- all is completed it will be marked resume their activities on the cedure we hope to have more and ada for his first three weeks, with a new Neon sign. campus. We hope all have had better statistics available for the where his vacation was highlight- An informal meeting was held an enjoyable summer, and will be College and the Profession. Our ed with the opportunity to work September 4. Necessary commit- ready to take over their scholas- large and varied carlinic is an as- with Dr. Glenn Murphy, with tees were appointed from the tic duties once more. set which we desire to use as a photographic equipment. The next chair and a report by our Work- Meetings will be held as usual teaching clinic to the advantage seven weeks were spent in the night chairman insures a full year this year on the Second and of the patient, the student, the Biological station at the Univer- in this activity. Many of Des Fourth Tuesday of each month. school and the entire Osteopathic sity of Michigan, where he has Moines prominent citizens will The first meeting will be Septem- Profession. been carrying on his research in participate in these gatherings ber 10, so don't forget. Initiation embryalogy. will headline the eve- held every other Monday night. of new men Dr. J. M. Woods, attended the be with you again next nings business. Discussion of men We will eligible to receive the freshman 0. W. C. C. to Meet national A. O. A. convention in month with all the news and hap- and Sonnhnmore Psi ,Sicma Ainha St. Louis, then took a trip to the penings at Phi Sigma Gamma. The Osteopathic Women's Col- Black Hills, Yellowstone National G. J. B., Sec. awards will complete the order of I business. lege Club will hold its first meet- Park, then to Salt Lake City, and At this time Psi Sigma Alpha ing of the year Tuesday evening, home. Oh yes, he caught one fish wishes to extend a hearty wel- September 17th, at the home of on the trip. come to the incoming freshman Dr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Becker, Dr. Facto spent his vacation in Scanning over the activities that 1245 34th St. Special guests of have controlled about thirty-six class. the country and around the river, the club will be the wives of new also attended the St. Louis Con- boys over a period of three students of the college. months time is a far different vention. problem than it would be to rec- Dr. Paul Kimberly held sum- ord those of a more current na- Well here we go again, all the An mer dissection till he went to the ture. In this, ,respect liberty is old potential doctors have return- A. O. A. convention in St. Louis. ed with a scattered group of new The "gathering of the clan" has taken to treat such a report with been accomplished for this fall. Finished the rest of the summer an eye of generalities. One year shining faces seen here and there. taking over Dr. Whetstines of- Iota Tau Sigma welcomes all of Everyone seems to be back except has gone by in the annals of the our graduates of last June. Even fice for one month at Wilton A. C. since moving in to the new the new students, freshmen and Junction, then to New Hampton transferes, to Des Moines Still and Becky Van Wald alias Richardson house. Howie Johnston has done visited us at the beginning of the where he spent two weeks in Dr. an admirable job in keeping the will do all in its power to help Millenbaugh's office. implant them in the routine of semester. We all seemed to have house up to par during the relax- had a pleasant summer-some ing period. our college. Dr. Mary Golden spent a few Plans for the annual stag steak worked, some loafed-some gain- days in the Ozarks. A word of welcome to the in- ed weight, some lost some tan- coming freshmen and the club fry are being worked up and will Dr. Marshall went to Oregon soon be announced in the near ned, and some did not-but any- hopes that they will grasp a lik- way we're all glad to be back. for a couple of weeks, attended ing toward our institution and its future. Everyone must plan to be the International Society of Oph- and find little diffi- there and eat till you throw a We closed the past year in May environement had enjoyed an thalmology and Otolaryngology. culties "in getting in to the swing nerve. feeling that we Then spent a while in Minnesota. of things." We include also those The redecoration of the college interesting and profitable year in boys who have transferred fron building are very fine in fact the Delta Omega and we are all look- Dr. Shumaker spent the sum- other colleges. board of "Fix up and Clean up" ing forward to an even better mer fishing in Minnesota and do- The roll call of the boys shows over did themselves in remodel- year to come. Many changes and ing some research in La Seuer. us that Steve Riley, and Earl Gay ing the Blood lab. improvements have been made in have found it impossible to re- In these days of confusion let the school over the summer. The our heads one we wished to express our turn. We in the Club and nc us all strive to keep Men of a high type do not doubt, many of their friends will while all about us are losing thanks for especially is the re- effort to gain decoration of the Ladies Lounge. need to advertise themselves in miss these boys this year. theirs and put forth big type. NT-hl Cirlkll .Tim Watt called a R. P.,I Sec. I1NVU UltCzoL » u-ILI I -- _- -- everything within our power. I ATH E LIG BOOK

as bilious attacks. Chronic gall days of the camping season had bladder disease, with or without COORDINATION passed. The Log Book gall stones, may exist for years with only indigestion as a symp- One only needs to be alert and The duties of the first aid di- The Official Publication of tom. Colitis with constitpation is well informed today to recognize rector at the camp were numer- DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE another frequent cause of diges- the increasing importance of or- ous and included adminstration of OF OSTEOPATHY tive disturbance and has been ganized effort. The great osteo- first aid as required and also the pathic general supervision of camp Editor --...... Arthur D. Becker. listed as the "great American di- profession has made ma- sease." I am rather surprised at terial progress in the nearly sev- health, sanitation and safety. This Co-editor - R...... R... O. Drews the large number of patients in enty years since Dr. Still first calls for cooperation from the our clinics who list among their made known his remarkable dis- cooks, program director, those Osteopathy Without Limitation disabilities "habitual constipa- coveries. Each step in that pro- who handle garbage, storekeeper, tion." Cancer of the lower bowel gressive march has been made by and all cabin leaders. and actual disease of the liver, as pooling the strength of those R. H. Johnson and R. O. Drews, Osteopathic Therapeutics cirrhosis, are among the more vitally interested. New ideas must both of the senior class, were the rare causes. be fought for and insisted upon two to take over the responsibili- Region Below the Diaphram The stomach is a tough organ and proved, not once, but again ties of the first-aid hospital at the (Number 20 in Series) and stands much in the way of and again and again. -Des Moines Y. M. C. A. Camp. abuse, but it is very sensitive to It is just plain smart to coop- Johnson spent three weeks at the DYSPEPSIA toxemia whether acute or chronic. erate and develop teamwork. camp and Drews took over the Dyspepsia or indigestion is a The nausea and vomiting associ- Great leaders appear and do duties for the rest of the season. symptom and not a disease. It is ated with many acute infectious heroic work, but the strength of The faculty of the Des Moines not and should not be a final dia- diseases is due to toxemia, as in these mighty men and women lies Still College extend their thanks gnosis. It is a very common com- scarlet fever. Not so well recog- in the support by those who are to Dr. Devine for his efforts in plaint and, because it frequently nized, however, is the symptom led. making it possible for our pro- causes considerable distress, is a of indigestion associated with Never before in the history of fession to be recognized in this presenting symptom in many chronic toxemia. Chronic tuber- osteopathic progress has the in- particular field of work. cases. That is, it is to secure re- culosis of the lungs is often treat- dication for consolidation been lief for this troublesome symptom ed for dyspepsia because that is more evident than now. We have that many patients first call upon the first, and for months or years gone too far to be timid or halt- Report On O. B. the physician. The disability may be the only presenting symp- ing or indifferent. We have caused by dyspepsia may vary tom, and valuable time is lost in grown; we occupy a prominent from slight distress and fulness institution of proper treatment and an important place in the September 1st has closed an- after eating to acute distress with for the real disease. Chronic scheme of things. As a corollary other year in the obstetrical de- severe pain, nausea and vomiting. toxemia caused by crytogenic foci we have assumed heavier respon- partment at D.M.S.C.O. with a Associated with dyspepsia may be of infection is a common cause sibilities than ever before. We headache (commonly referred to of poor appetite and impaired di- must accept these obligations and total of 401 cases. This would by patients as sick headache). gestion; as an example, the child prove to ourselves and to the pub- give the 45 graduating students If the physician recognizes the with chronically-infected tonsils lic that we deserve them. We an average of 8.9 deliveries each, important fact that indigestion is that has a capricious appetite and must show our competence to ad- and an attendance average of 89 a symptom and that the diag- suffers from attacks of acute in- minister the trust. cases during three years' work. nosis of the underlying cause is digestion. Fatigue and worry, or All this means, I think, that or- This was an unusual year in still before him as a problem to the stress of dire poverty, may be ganized osteopathy must be better some respects. Out of the 401 be solved, there is limited liability sufficient factors in causing indi- and more completely organized. cases 11 were operative, eight for error. Too often treatment is gestion. There are many other We must be cemented together; forceps, two caesarian, and one undertaken to relieve the symp- factors which must be in the back we must develop solidarity; we Craniotomy. Ten pair of twins tom and the diagnosis of the ac- of the alert physician's mind as must pool our strength, our in- were born, and our fetal mortal- tual cause is neglected. This is possible etiology, such as reflexes, fluence and our powers. We must ity was at its lowest level in the far too easy of accomplishment in (pelvic disease in women), failing' move together, in the same direc- history of the clinic, losing many cases, whether the treat- heart, acute or chronic nephritis, only tion and at the same time. one baby. ment be medicinal or osteopathic, blood depravity, eyestrain, star- and the patient is not only satis- vation, intestinal parasites, ptosis, The American Osteopathic As- We are justly proud of our rec- fied at the time but frequently is vitamin - mineral deficiencies, sociation is our concrete evidence ord in the matter of maternal lured into a false sense of se- chronic lead poisoning, ,pregnan- of effective working power. Big mortality. But one mother has curity. It may be trite, but it is cy, tabes and many other possible things done in a big way will be been lost since December of 1934. still worth remembering, that one conditions. done through that concentration This means that there has been should not mask or do away with of weight and influence. That is but one material death in approxi- a symptom until he has evaluated I have reserved the discussion the mechanism through which you of the subject of osteopathic les- mately 2,000 obstetrical cases it. The initiating or underlying and I can make effective contri- cared for since that time. cause should be determined, whe- ions and their effects for a subse- bution. Every osteopathic phy- ther simple, as error in diet or quent article. sician, wherever he may be, Why should we have such fa- method of eating, or serious, as A. D. B., D. O. should be a part, a real part, of vorable results in our large Ob- in chronic cholecystitis or pul- (To Be Continued) that coordinated instrument of stetrical Clinic? No doubt the monary tuberculosis. service. If you are eligible for rigid prenatal care given to these The causes of dyspepsia are membership, join today. In union patients is a very important fac- many and varied, and it will be tor, as well as the careful atten- MARRIAGES there is strength. possible in this brief discussion to A. D. B., D. O. tion to detail given at the time of indicate but a few of the more Howland-Waldum delivery and in the post-partum common ones. In twenty per cent work is a part of the answer. or less of all cases of indigestion The marriage of Dr. Bernard Many of these same routines, does the cause lie in the stomach Howland of Decorah, Towa, to Osteopathy At Camp however, are available to non- itself. Peptic ulcer and gastric Hazel Margurete Waldum was osteopathic practice. We believe held August 24, 1940, in Decorah. that the most important factor is carcinoma are usually associated The 1940 camping season, of Lyle Ackerson of the Junior the osteopathic treatment with digestive disturbances of the'Des Moines Y. M. C. A. Camp, given class was married to Dorothy before and after confinement. This more or less marked intensity. opened June 15 with a new hospi- Sederquist early this summer. single factor will explain why Acute gastritis as a result of tal presented by the Des Moines The wedding took place in Still- such a large poisoning or after an alcoholic Junior Chamber of Commerce as percent of our ob- water, Minnesota. stetrical debauch may be considered. one of the features of the new cases are able to go Chronic through an uneventful pregnancy gastritis probably de- program. Through Dr. Bennie serves no place as a separate en- Jack-Maassen Devine, the honor of being the and give birth to a normal child with tity but is an associated finding Dr. R. W. Jack and Mrs. Doro- first Student Doctors in the build- safety. Osteopathy has made in carcinoma of the stomach or a very large thy Maassen were married on Sat- ing went to two Des Moines Still contribution to ob- stetrical practice. in primary anemia. urday, August 31. They will be at College students. This leaves eighty per cent or home after October 1. I more of all cases of dyspepsia to This is the first time that Os- be explained by conditions acting teopathy has been recognized in Celsus, about 25 A. D., was outside of the stomach itself. this particular field of activity the first to recommend nutritive Among the more common of these BIRTHS and the success of the student enema and the first to mention are diseases elsewhere in the gas- A daughter, Linda Anne, born doctors was most gratifying. That the four cardinal symptoms of trointestinal tract. Recurrent ap- to Dr. and Mrs. Paul Kimberly there is a place for Osteopathy inflammation -pain, heat, red- pendicitis is commonly diagnosed August 19, 1940. in camp was proven before many aess, and swelling. THE LOG BOOK

- | S ^6 of the next issue of the Log Book. "Flash News" _ Dr. G. N. Gillum, director of 3. 4 (A ------$ Basic Science clinics at the Kansas City College I - Dr. D. E. Hannan, Secretary of of Osteopathy and Surgery, has been secured as guest speaker for Fall District Meetings the Iowa Board of Osteopathic were formulated and developed Examiners, has delivered to the various district meetings and to handle the necessary The fall District Circuit meet- work in- Henry W. Grefe, Corresponding will speak on (1) "Infantile Para- volved in securing passage ings will be held as follows: of Secretary of the Iowa Board of lysis," and (2) "The Routine Use the Resolution. District I, October 11, Maquo- Examiners in the Basic Sciences, of Kahn and Tubercular Testing keta, Hurst Hotel. examination questions in the bas- As An Office Procedure for the Dr. C. N. Stryker was unani- District II, October 8, Council ic science subjects as given by General Practitioner." mously elected Commander of Bluffs, Chieftain Hotel. the following osteopathic exam- Dr. Gillum has spent much time the Sheldon District III, October 7, Ottum- Legion Post at its ining boards: on this subject and is very well wa, Ottumwa Hotel. meeting on Tuesday, July 30, and favorably Missouri known in the pro- District IV, October 10, Mason 1940. State Board of Osteo- fession. pathic Registration and Examina- City, Hanford Hotel. Membership Committee District VI, October 9, Jeffer- tion; State of Vermont Board of Dr. H. L. Gulden, Chairman of Osteopathic Examination and "United We son, Lincoln Hotel. the Membership Committee, Stand The lay secretary of the So- Registration; Kentucky State launched his state-wide member- Board of Osteopathic Examiners; Divided We Fall" ciety has been directed by the ship campaign on Monday, Sep- Board of Trustees to attend each West Virginia Board of Osteo- (Continued from Page One) tember 9, for one week's dura- pathy; the University of the of the district meetings in order tion. Fifty-nine members, repre- place of preferment in the educa- that he may get acquainted with State of New York; The State senting specified areas in each Education Department, Board of tional world, we can create an in- the entire membership. District, will personally interview fluence and that influence will President Jordan has prepared Medical Examiners; Ohio State every non-member and invite Board of Osteopathic Examiners; contribute toward a glorious fu- and arranged for a most valuable each such physician to join the ture for our Alma Mater. and interesting program. Wisconsin State Board of Medi- Society. The members of Dr. cal Examiners; North Carolina But, first, we must become an Veterans Committee Gulden's committees will operate State Board of Osteopathic Ex- united whole; we must band our- The Iowa Department of the in teams of two, thereby giving amination and Registration; selves together, letting the college American Legion, at its annual the program greater impetus and Board of Osteopthic Examiners have the benefit and feel the in- convention at Arnolds Park, on stability. of the State of California; Texas spiration of our unity. There are Wednesday, August 28, passed a Dr. Gulden's campaign is the State Board of Medical Examin- 1,400 of us, who have been grad- resolution urging that osteopathic most immense membership un- ers; and the Michigan State uated from D. M. S. C. 0. and its therapy be made available to vet- dertaking ever staged by the Board of Osteopthic Registration affiliated institutions. We must erans through the various re- Iowa Society and it comes at a and Examinations. get closer and stay closer to our gional facilities of the Veterans college but, first, time when we already have the The Iowa Basic Science Board we must bind Administration and that the reso- ourselves together largest membership in our his- is considering the examination as a unit. You lution be submitted for adoption have elected me president of our tory. Every physician participat- questions given by these by the American Legion at boards its na- ing in this movement has volun- to determine whether it should Alumni Association. I am ambi- tional convention in Boston, Sep- tious to see the organization tarily pledged to see every non- grant exemption from basic sci- grow, -grow in numbers, grow in in- tember 23-26, 1940. member assigned to him by the ence examinations to osteopathic fluence, The following osteopathic phy- Chairman within the time pre- physicians from those States who grow in understanding of present sicians secured adoption of sinmi- scribed. Each participant has may desire to practice their pro- day problems of our col- lar resolutions in their local le- lege and other educational insti- been furnished a manual of im- fession in Iowa and duly make tutions of our profession. gion pasts and it was because of mediate past accomplishments application therefor. I want you to join your this state-wide demand for osteo- and work now being engaged in Additional examination ques- Alumni Association,-join today,-not pathic recognition that the Iowa by the Society to acquaint the tions from other State Boards just Department _ _ -L· _ --_ 4.1 J, .-- - because you will pay your favorably considered non-memoers with the service will be presented this month. dues the resolution: which are twenty-five dollars for which is being rendered for and Smallpox-Diphtheria Campaign H. D. Wright, Hampton; W. L. in behalf of the general public life membership or one dollar for Tindall, Woden; Paul Park, Des and the Iowa profession. Dr. D. E. Hannan, Chairman annual dues but because I want Moines; Burton M. Gotshall, Wa- of the Department of Public Af- to know that you have become The members of the Society fairs of the Society, recently sub- determined to put yourself into terloo; W. A. McVane, Dyers- who have joined, as sub-commit- ville; F. A. Gordon and N. A. mitted to the Iowa State Depart- active participation with the af- tees, in this membership cam- ment of Health a plan for osteo- fairs of our college. The payment Cunningham, Marshalltown; R. paign are as follows: E. Brooker, Grinnell; Preston L. pathic participation in that De- of dues will be recognized as an Etter, Washington; Charles A. District I: H. B. Willard, W. A. partment's state-wide smallpox evidence that you are following Boyden, Waukon; W. S. Edmund, McVane, H. C. Friend, Holcomb vaccination and diphtheria im- your dollar into a position where Red Oak; J. J. Henderson, Tole- Jordan, P. 0. French and Byron munization program, and official you can have a definite part in do; Thomas C. Mann, Estherville; A. Wayland. approval of the plan by the De- the future success of our college. Phil S. McQuirk, Audubon; and District II: N. D. Weir, Rolla partment has been received. The I have often- wondered about Charles H. Potter, Forest City. Hook, T. A. Kapfer, J. A. McIn- campaign will be for one week, student recruiting and have tried beginning November 4. to make estimates of how many Dr. Wright, Chairman of the tosh, J. H. Conaway, B. W. De- The members of the Society students we might send to our Veterans Committee of the State Conly, and Harold Gamble. will soon be receiving complete colleges, if and when we put our Society, is to be commended for District III: B. D. Elliott, G. W. information about the program minds on it. It seems to me that his successful direction of the Loerke, M. G. Tincher, Bessie and a detailed explanation of the we might not be aiming too high program. Nudd, C. R. Reynolds, J. W. Rin- Dr. Phil McQuirk, Au- work to be done will be pre- if we determined to send a num- dubon, who was placed in charge abarger, P. L. Etter, and E. W. McWilliams. sented at the fall district circuit ber, equal to ten (10) per cent of of this activity at the State Le- meetings. our Alumni to our college for gion Convention by Dr. Wright District IV: B. M. Gotshall, J. each freshman class. That would is likewise to be congratulated Osteopathic Examining Board W. Peterson, J. R. Forbes, Earl be 140 new students and if that for the wonderful work he did in Dr. W. D. Andrews, Algona, has Jurgenson, B. M. Hudson, J. R. average could obtain for several guiding the direction of the Vet- been appointed by Governor Shaffer, W. D. Andrews, W. L. years Doctor Becker would erans Resolution to a successful George A. Wilson to the Iowa have Tindell, L. E. Gordon, H. D. to use the house-stretchers on the passage. Board of Osteopathic Examiners Dr. McQuirk and Dr. Wright. class rooms. Thomas for a three-year term, succeed- C. Mann, were members District V: D. C. Geihm, Ray B. Let's get together. Let's have of the Committee on Rehabilita- ing Dr. C. N. Stryker of Sheldon Gilmour, Loren Green, J. A. a real Alumni Association. Let's tion which consedered the whose term had expired. Reso- Hirshman, B. W. Jones, C. N. do it for the joy it will bring to us. lution and recommended it for Stryker. Visitors Fraternally yours, passage to the Convention. District VI: Nellie and H. A. The following physicians called Frank F. Jones, President A special meeting of legion- Kramer, J. E. Gray, N. A. Cun- at Society Headquarters, 600 Alumni Association, D. M. S. C. 0. - naire osteopathic physicians was ningham, F. D. Campbell, Paul Walnut Bldg., Des Moines, dur- _ called by Dr. McQuirk and held Park, Bennie Devine, Orval Rose, ing the month of August: Davenport; S. H. Klein, Des at Spirit Lake on Sunday, August Beryl Freeman, Rachel Woods, H. L. Gulden, Ames; Phil S. Moines; W. A. McVane, Dyers- 25. The following physicians at- E. O. Sargent, A. D. Craft, Ralph McQuirk, Audubon; Charles H. ville. tended: C. N. Stryker, Chas. H. Jack, J. K. Johnson, Jr., Grace Potter, Forest City; Byron M. Application for Membership Potter, W. L. Tindall, Thomas C. Nazarene, and Laura E. Miller. Laycock, Des Moines; Luther W. M. C. Day, Indianola. Mann and B. W. Jones. It was Results of the campaign will Swift, Kansas City, Mo.; D. E. DWIGHT S. JAMES, at this meeting the final plans be found in the Society column Hannan, Perry; Holcomb Jordan, Sec.-Treas. .------~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - --- v I - - 0s- I Entered as second class -THEE;' '' Accepted. for mailing at . matter, February 3rd, 19123, special rates of postage at the -post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 19J12. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. <+ - :--'---<'-- , LOG BOOK f (*)

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Volume 18 October 15, 1940 Number 10 I I Dr. Becker Attends The Freshman Class of January 1941 Pursuit of a Reason Convention We will attempt to provide in It is the history of educational institutions that with increase this series of brief papers It was my privilege and oppor- in entrance requirements the size of new classes is less. This things that are interesting tunity to attend three conven- was our experience when two years ago we instituted a one-year or practical, or both. Some statements will tions during the past week and collegiate prerequisite, but the next year's enrollment more than be direct quotations; a few indirect; to take an active part in the pro- offset the temporary decline. With the September, 1940 class grams. On Monday and Tuesday, and many the result of my own another year was added to the entrance requirement, making unconscious plagiarism. With September 21 and 22, I attended the prerequisite two full years of collegiate work (60 semester the annual state convention of scientific placidity, we will delib- hours), and as we anticipated, the then entering class was erately strive to interpret facts the Indiana State Osteopathic definitely less than average in size. We were not surprised and Association held at French Lick under the revealing and practical we are not too much concerned. It was logical and was foreseen, light of Osteopathic reasoning. Springs Hotel, French Lick, In- and ample provision was made -for it. It does and should serve, diana. On Wednesday and Thurs- however, as an effective stimulus, and fires our determination The objective of this series will day, September 23 and 24, we that the lessened size of the new class shall again be a temporary be dedicated to a more sincere moved on to Louisville, Ken- decline and that subsequent classes shall again more than offset and earnest study of the patient tucky, for the annual state con- the lessened number in the size of that class. Our present situa- and a more intimate professional vention of the Kentucky Osteo- tion carries with it no dismay or loss of vision. Quite the re- association between the physi- pathic Association held at the verse, we have real grounds for encouragement. Our total cian and the patient at hand. We Brown Hotel. We then journeyed enrollment for the 'year is but' slightly less than that of last can copy Osler, Still, and Mac- on to Chattanooga, Tennessee, to year (a peak year), due to accessions in advanced- classes and kenzie in learning more from our attend the annual state conven- also to the return of several students who for one cause or patient about himself than we tion of the Tennessee Osteopathic another had been forced to interrupt their work. Our corre- can in any other manner; and as Association in session at the Ho- spondence clearly indicates that the class entering in January, long as clinical practice exists tel Patten. 1941 will be above average in size and that the steady march of the patient must be an individual, It was an inspiring trip filled increased enrollment will have again begun. to study and probe, ·and not be with many interesting experi- considered just a visceroptotic bi- We are not drifting with the current, but we are manning ped with a number on his chest ences. The meetings were well the oars and moving forward. The many improvements in and attended and the interest evident and history sheet. about the college give evidence of our constructive program. "There is no study today that in the several groups was most The newly installed modern laboratory equipment tells more gratifying. One felt impressed offers us greater hope for the effectively than mere words of our confidence in the future of future practice of medicine than by the fact that osteopathic our college, and of our determination to deserve the cooperation groups have definitely moved up the study of the individual that and enthusiastic support of our plans from each member of our has the disease and the means by and forward in their arrange- large and growing alumni. ments, and in the general charac- which the disease process ex- ter of their assemblies. These Already we have been informed that osteopathic student presses itself in his tissues, se- three states arranged their meet- groups will not have their work interrupted, at least for the cretions, and excretions-the ing dates so that speakers could present college year, by the conscription. This clearly indicates study of pathologic physiology." move to advantage from one con- the importance .attributed to our work by governing bodies. We can say arbitrarily and for vention to another, thus enabling Such highly technical training serves a large and important the present at least without ex- re- each group to work out programs place in community life and in public welfare. Two letters planation, fully agreeing with the otherwise impossible. In each cently have come to me; one from J. W. Studebaker, Commis- foregoing statement, that as case a two-day post graduate sioner of Education, Washington, D. C., and a copy of one to Mr. much expressive and differential- course in diagnosis and treatment Studebaker from President Roosevelt. They tell their own story ly valuable information can be was carried out and business ses- and I reproduce them here. derived by intent and diligent sions were so spaced as not to "Federal Security Agency, U. S. Office of Education, Wash- spinal examination as can be ob- interfere with the technical pres- ington, August 20, 1940-To Presidents of Colleges and Univer- tained in a similar period of time entations. Mrs. Becker went with sities and Directors of Educational Organizations: Attached is a spent on another method of ap- me and had occasion to meet copy of a statement made public by President Roosevelt urging proach. The diagnostician must with Auxiliary groups and ac- young people to continue the normal course of their education. develop specific affinity for the complished much in helping in This statement was issued on the basis of information supplied degree of expression that the state and local organization of to the Chief Executive through Administrator Paul V. McNutt. visceral or somatic disease pro- auxiliaries. Reliable reports received by this Office indicate a tendency by duces in the patient's tissues. The trip was made even more youth to find in the current emergency reasons for interrupting This somatic and visceral expres- delightful and profitable by the their educational plans. This Office will act through various sion of reflex arc disturbance is fact that Dr. and Mrs. R. C. channels to make both young people and their parents aware the most consistent and quanti- McCaughan made the circuit, as that emergencies require trained citizens. Our youth should use tative diagnostic finding avail- did Dr. and Mrs. Fred Still and to the utmost the unequaled training opportunities of United able, and it is obtainable in di- Dr. Arthur G. Hildreth. Dr. Mc- States colleges and universities. The responsible heads of col- rect proportion to the accuracy Caughan was the principal speak- leges and universities may wish to supplement the President's of the tactile sensibilities that we er at each of the' banquets and statement with press releases which will emphasize to the youth develop in our fingertips, coupled his able discussions of A.O.A. ac- of the country the importance of education as a means of na- with a knowledge of the anatomy tivities and A.O.A. responsibilities tional defense. (Signed) Very cordially yours, John W. Stude- and physiology of the Vegetative were most revealing. It made baker, Commissioner." Nervous System. those present realize that Osteo- "The' White House, Washington, August 14, 1940-My dear The somatic or reflex expres- pathy is rapidly assuming a Mr. Administrator: Reports have reached me that some young sion- of disease, toxemia, synaptic prominent place in the world of people who had planned to enter college this fall, as well as a resistance, Central Excitatory or therapeutics and in professional number of those who attended college last -year, are intending to Central Inhibitory State of the affairs. Certainly everyone eli- interrupt their education at this time because they feel that it is cell, the PH of the tissues, and (Continued on Page Three) (Continued on Page Two) (Continued on Page Three)

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. . Off ,, I . 18. We are cooperating with the host when our guests are un- turned the meeting over to Dr. Interfraternity Council on their known to us. With this thought O. E. Owen, who explained the job of ticket selling. We not only in mind, may we suggest that our purpose and qualifications for the intend to sell our class and ac- guests wear forlorn expressions, award. Dr. A. D. Becker was tive membership 100 per cent, or we may take it to mean you then introduced as the speaker but we intend to also sell our are having too good a time to be of the evening. His remarks were alumni, in the vicinity and out, annoyed by your "lessers." The inspirational and directed to the 100 per cent! So come on, you Club will be open to each and group as a whole. He urged us gals, get your tickets from us every one of you. Hope we may all to strive for greater heights now, so that we can be on the see and talk with you. -scholastically, personally and top of the heap after all of the RHJ Stylus professionally. shuffling is over. We want all The banquet was followed by a of you to come back and visit short business meeting. Plans us during Homecoming. You were made for the fraternity to N. O. I. C. wouldn't know the old school. The primary objective of most attend 100 per cent We want to She sure ain't what she used to of our fraternal organizations is see all of you there. Since the work of' this office be. Everyone told me this would to further the progress of the -J. C. E. relative to Reunion preparations be my easiest semester, so I was school. Our organization has at Atlantic City, has been taken all prepared to just have a good shown this spirit by giving the over by the Local Convention time this fall. But what a rude school some valuable clinic ma- Committee our work has been awakening I had to .find that terial, the latest being an elec- 07r happily lightened. We do not they had doubled my lab sched- trocardiophone. An instrument Our smoker went off with a have the full quota of appoint- ule, forced me to do some study- which will amplify the heart and big surprise to all. The main ments of Local Representatives ing outside, and put the double lung sounds for a large group of speaker of the evening was For- yet but hope to have this com- high pressure on me in general. listeners. This instrument is now est W. Seymour, assistant editor plete by the first of the month. For all of you that attended last in use in our clinic. of the editorial page of the Reg- If our fraternity affairs are to year, I need not plead-but for ister and Tribune-spoke on In- -s The plans of the Fraternity for -run moothly we must have com- those of you that did not, you this semester is nothing short of ternational Affairs. The speaker plete cooperation with each of don't know what you missed. spectacular. There has been a was introduced by Dr. S. H. the represented organizations. I And I understand that it is go- Klein, who gave an interesting ing to be good foundation laid and the have yet to learn of the appoint- even better than it was present members have added inspirational talk, "Organization ment in or near Atlantic City of last year. So-until October 18, many constructive ideas. and the Individual." A welcome the Acacia Club Local Represent- when we expect to see all of you and understanding of "Fraternal back-au Sigma Sigma Phi plans to sup- ative. revoir. port the "Homecoming" 100 per Work" was included by Dr. O. E. -R. P.. Sec. - p t Pda m mh r nr nl-nnn Owen. Dr. J. B. Shumaker and We are starting the year with .I1Lb,. 1l Ass 11Z1[l/llul Dl CX a 1 lllan- full recognition in Baird's Man- ning to attend and a good sup- Dr. Paul Kimberly, each extend- ual, Banta's Greek Exchange, ATLAS CLM port is expected from our alumni. ed a welcome and success to the The World Almanac and The -H. C. P. new men. The program and eve- Fraternity Press. This is the It is hard to believe that it ning concluded by refreshments most extensive listing we have is time for another report from and an informal get-together of ever enjoyed and these listings the ATLAS CLUB for the LOG, all. but somehow realities are diffi- will- bring our eleven organiza- Uainmia~ cnapterI- ^L.. . ___ot01 si Sigma-_ We would like to introduce tions to the attention cult to dodge. three of our new men: M. Hod- of nearly There is a law called "Jack- Alpha met at a dinner October 2 every college student in the at the East Des Moines Club. son, W. Moore, and E. Sheldahl. son's Law" which states that the The best of success and good country. It certainly can do no most newly acquired portion of The banquet was in honor of harm and should do a great deal those members of the freshman luck to you fellows in your Os- the brain is the first to be im- teopathic and Fraternal careers. of good. paired in certain conditions-so and sophomore classes who have I have personally contacted one why not applied here! Being excelled scholastically, and who At last a long wanted wish has of the fraternities on the campus more specific, if any event or are eligible to receive the Psi been granted, through the ef- of the State College here in Las measure were to affect my mem- Sigma Alpha Scholastic Award. forts on the part of the brothers Cruces. This was not a difficult ory, those activities which have Those entertained were: Fresh- the house has been painted. We thing to do and I feel that many happened most recently would be men, Lou Radetsky, Muriel Stew- all feel mighty proud of our of you are missing an opportun- the first to be forgotten. art and Ronald Woods; Sopho- house now. ity if you have a college of any Therefore, I begin with last mores, Philip Reames, Rachel Plans are now under way to kind in your city and have failed Tuesday night's Smoker which Payne, and Richard Rogers. One bring to the members and pledges to make yourself known as a was attended by fifteen freshmen from each group will receive the of P. S. G. citizens of note in member of a professionfal fra- and upper classmen not afflicted award to be presented in assem- Des Moines-these persons will ternity I found these boys an- with other organizations. It is bly Friday morning. be introduced on the work nights. xious for ideas brought to them not difficult to note the trend of President J. M. Yagoobian -W. C. from someone outside their reg- the profession after having met ular routine. I want to urge this and talked to this group of men. upon each of you as a personal They are definitely of higher cal- The Freshman Class of January, 1941 project this year. I want a re- ibre and quality with each incom- port from you on these contacts ing group, and it seems obvious made thru your fraternity or so- that they are strong in their con- (Continued from Page One) rority membership. victions, interested in the more H. V. Halladay, D. O. professional ideas than was the more patriotic to work in a shipyard, or to enlist in the Army Exc. Secy., N. 0. I. C. tendency of a few years back. or Navy, than it is to attend college. Such a decision would be Somehow, one cannot help but unfortunate. We must have well-educated and intelligent citi- admire this spirit, and the future zens who have sound judgment in dealing with the difficult of the Osteopathic profession for problems of today. We must also have scientists, engineers, coming years cannot be too un- ,economists, and other people with specialized knowledge, to plan The first evening party of the and to build for national defense as well new semester was a huge suc- certain when such men wish to as for social and associate themselves with it. economic progress. Young people should be advised that it is cess. We all coagulated at Grace their patriotic duty to continue Ransom's Tea Room Monday eve- The Practical Work Nite sched- the normal course of their edu- uled for the 23rd has been post- cation, unless and until they are called, so that they will be well ning, September 23. Most of our prepared for greatest usefulness to their country. They alumni practicing in the city poned to the first Monday in Oc- will tober because of conflicting dates. be promptly notified if they are needed for other patriotic were present, and we had as our services. (Signed) Sincerely yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt." guests the girls in school who Dr. Byron E. Laycock was to are not sorority members. Mrs. have given a lecture and demon- To put it clearly and briefly, we want a good-sized class for Virginia Silver (a gal from the stration on the subject of "Tech- January, 1941 and for September, 1941. We want selected and ole south) told us some darkie nic."'' There is no doubt that well-qualified students. We have had to refuse a number be- stories and also gave us some each and every one of us shall cause of poor or inadequate records. We want students that vitamins for cerebration. We be looking forward to this date will bring to their osteopathic training not only scholastic ability seem to have a lot of business with a great deal of anticipation. and sound preliminary training, but who will also bring stability to attend to this fall, new, old Before forgetting it, Homecom- of character, high idealism, and a real ambition to serve. There and indifferent, but we've al- ing is only a short time away, is a vital place in the osteopathic profession for such young men ready gotten a good start on it. and we are to be the hosts of you and women. We will gladly send catalogues and literature to The most important thing right men in the field. It is, however, those who may be interested in such a program as ithis institu- tion has to offer. -A. D. .B., D. 0. now -is the-v Homecoming October-_- - v- O sometimes discouraging-- to be the THE LOG BOOK

I I .. physiological integrity associated with osteopathic lesion pathology, Polk County Student Council The Lo Book producing loss of integrity of the important controlling and regu- Regular meeting of the Polk The Student Council Meeting The Official Publication of lating nerve supply. County Association was held Fri- of the fall semester DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE met Thurs- We have said that the osteo- day, September 16, 1940, at the day morning, September 26, 1940, OF OSTEOPATHY pathic lesions may be either pri Hotel Kirkwood. Thirty-seven at 11 a.m. in the library of the Editor ...... Arthur D. Becker mary, acting as the initial and m e m b e r s a n d guests were pres- Des Moines Still College of Os- the immediate cause of the dis- . teopathy. Co-editor ...... R. 0. Drews function of the stomach, or sec- D r. Arthur D B e c k e r w a s t h e Meeting dates were decided on s p e a k e r of t h e e v e n and were set for the first and Osteopathy ondary. Where a gastric disturb- ing. Dr. Without Limitation ance, for instance, develops as a B e c k e r presented a talk on the third Thursdays of the month. result of chronic gallbladder di- development of Osteopathy as a All the officers were elected seases, the disturbances in the science, which proved very inter- except the president. The officers Osteopathic Therapeutics stomach through viscerosomatic esti n g H e a l so stressed the ne- elected were 1st V. Pres., Jess reflexes will produce secondary ce s s it y f or u n ity among the Varner; 2nd V. Pres, Howard Region Below the Diaphram Dsteopathic spinal lesionslesions in as- continuedmosteopathicembers ofadvancement. the profession for Johnston; and Sec. and Treas., (Number 21 in Series) sociated anatomical areas. These The October meeting was an- Bertrand Adams. secondary osteopathic spinal les- nounced for October 11, 1940. The President of the Student DYSPEPSIA, Cont. ions, so produced, act as main- This to Council was elected by the stu- In the immediately preceding tamTing causes of disturbed and his meeting is to be a free meal, dent body on Monday, September article in the September Log impaired functional capacity. We membrvd e o e r 30, 1940. From the group nomi- Book on "Dyspepsia" we dis- should not forget in this relation is to be thJudge akerfor the eve-rs nated the honors went to Tom A. cussed some of the more common that osteopathic spinal lesion be the speaker for the eve- Hewetson of the senior class. etiological factors producing this pathology acting over a period of ning. Tom will serve for the remain- time, and which lesion pathology The meeting was closed der of the fall term. common symptom. Continuing t aing an announcement offollow- the this discussion, it is desirable that more or less profoundly impairs Alumni Homecoming Celebration P. E. Kimberly, D. O., we evaluate the place of osteo- the innervation to the stomach, for October 18, 1940. Faculty Advisor. may serve as the cause of more The Polk County pathic spinal lesions, both as pri- The Polk County officers forfor mary causes of stomach dis-fune- profound pathology. When we the current year are: Dr. P. L. Dr. Becker Attends tion and as maintaining causes of remember that the thatbloodblood the supply Park, president Dr. L. L. Facto, impaired functioning capacity. Conventions It is well to remember that the through the vasomotor innerva- v icepresident; n Pr. L. Kim-. nerve supply to the stomach is tion and that trophism of stom- (Continued From Page One) ach tissues is by derived from each of the two di- way of the sym- At presentreer the membership of gible would want to be a part visions of the autonomic nervous pathetic innervation, it is entirely the Polk County Osteopathic As- and parcel of an organization system. The parasympathetic in- logical that profound disturbance sociation is forty-five D.O.'s. that is really doing things of nervation is by way of the vagus, in these innervations may be the lasting moment. and its function is that of initiat- necessary contributing factor for i At the time of writing this re- ing and activating peristalsis. It gastric and duodenal ulcer (pep- Secretary. port I am planning to attend the is also this innervation that in- tic ulcer). Clinically, this seems meeting of the Southern District hibits the sphincters, tending to to be true in many cases and will, division of the Minnesota State cause their relaxation The sym- be discussed in a later article Interfrat. Council Osteopathic Association to be pathetic innervation is by way of dealing more specifically with the held at Austin, Minnesota, on Oc- the great splachnic nerve which subject of peptic ulcer. We do Orchids to Dr. Owen for the tober 4 and 5 at their beautiful has its origin from the fifth to not know the cause of gastric superlative dinner he gave us country club. Past experience the tenth thoracic segments, al- carcinoma. There are many the- last Sunday noon at the Hotel with this same group assures a though many fibers in the great ories. It may easily be some day Kirkwood. We suspected an ul- most worthwhile visit. On Octo- splanchnic nerve have their ori- shown that profound disturbance terior motive, however, and that ber 9 I plan to attend the Iowa gin in the spinal cord above the in the circulation of the gastric being to get us all in a good Sixth District meeting at Jeffer- fifth segment. Dr. Louisa Burns mucosa, acting over an extended -mood before we divided up son, Iowa. At both the Minnesota states that fibers in the great period of time, will prove :o ue the freshmen, considering their meeting and the Sixth District splanchnic nerve originate as a part of that story. choice as well as ours. meeting I have been honored high as the first dorsal segment. We have had three meetings with a place on the speakers' With the background in the already this semester and have program. The function of the sympathet- previous article on Dyspepsia and gotten a good start on our work I am glad to report ic innervation is to inhibit per- in this article, both that after many years of meeting dealing with althou with istalsis and to contract sphincters. etiological factors, it is easy to of it The Homecoming Commit- osteopathic groups I find It also furnishes vasomotor in- see that the treatment of Dys- tee has given us the job of sell- that my interest in such work nervation, is secretory to the pepsia is by no means a simple does not lag. Quite the reverse, one. Wehvaldatnio ng tickets to the student body, I find myself becoming increas- mucosa and carries with it that one. We have called attention to and we intend to do it 100 per important function known as the old saying that one ingly enthusiastic. I like to come should cent. We are not anticipating in contact trophism. It is probable that not mask or do away with the difficulty after the swell with the men and most of the sympathetic fibers symtom until it has been evalu- women who are doing things in which directly and specifically Itis e 'esyted e ithasb n party we had last year, and from various parts of the country. I ated. It i comparatively easy in what we hear it is going to be get many valuable suggestions supply the stomach come from a very large majority of cases, even better this year, if that is the 5th and 6th dorsal segments to and opinions and it keeps me do away with the digestive possible. We are expecting to see closely in touch of the cord, so that the gastric disturbances by the normalization all of our alumni back, so don't with the prob- center, as we use the term in os- of osteopathic spinal lesions. If disappoint us. We'll be looking lems as they confront the general teopathic discussions, would be the cause of the disturbedor you practitioner, as well as those met the 5th and 6th dorsal vertebra function in the stomach by the specialist. As I said in the was pri- o o beginning, and the associated ribs. Osteo- marily due to the osteopathic . ., ec. it is a real privilege pathic spinal lesions, then, from lesion pathology, then the prob- and an opportunity. the occipital atlanto-articulation lem has been adequately met. If, Dr. Schwartz in Pennsylvania -A. D. B., D. 0. down to the 10th dorsal area, are however, the disturbance in gas- Dr. J. P. Schwartz, dean of the of particular significance in rela- tric function is a symptom of college and head of the surgical Pursuit of a Reason tion to disturbed functioning ca- other (sometimes remote) path- department, will attend a meet- (Continued From Page One) pacity of the stomach. The tissue ology, the relief of symptoms as ing of the American College of the degree of irritability of the pathology associated with spinal a result of normalizing the osteo- Osteopathic Surgeons in Grove sensory terminals are synergistic and rib lesions in these areas pathic spinal lesion pathology is City, Pennsylvania on October 7- and cooperate in maintaining the may be either the primary cause apt to be but temporary. Logic- 8-9. Surgical clinics will be held vicious cycle of somatic-visceral or the maintaing cause of the ally, here one must seek out and at the Bashline-Rossman Hospi- and viscero-somatic reflexes that symptom of indigestion or dys- remove, if possible, the initial tal. permits, ,even facilitates the pro- pepsia. The many so-called gas- cause, whether that be gallblad- duction of reflex arc disturbances tric neuroses are part and partial der disease, constipation, toxemia cause is loss of integrity of struc- and the maintenance .of symp- of this anatomical-physiological or otherwise. From the .begin- tural relations. On the other toms. picture. Gastromotor neurosis, ning of osteopathy one of the liand, in many cases the initial Subsequently we will under- gastro-secretory neurosis, and fundamental principles in the os- .cause must be found as the result write many of such clinical facts gastro-sensory neurosis or any teopathic reasoning is to seek and of a careful survey of all the by referring to our physiology combination of them, give evi- remove the cause. Many times in possible etiological factors in any and bio-chemistry. dence of disturbed anatomical- these cases of indigestion the given case. A. D. B., D. 0. Byron E. Laycock, D. 0. I TH-E LOG BOOK

...~i~~- IIX--·.- I - not, sitting idly by but we are Desert-Ations responding to the immediate needs of our profession and so I ', (0... . T The 12th of September was a we will recover our enrollment IVe----red-letter day with me. I drove and pass its best figures We like to Ajo, Arizona, and then, over to be admired and we will grow Veterans Committee C. R. Reynolds and J. W. Rina- a rough trail-like road crossed by and blossom that we may attract The Veterans Resolution urg- barger, one membership applica- many arroyos, finally spied what favorable comment. We do not ing that osteopathic physicians be tion; Earl O. Sargent and A. D. I came for. We have near the want to look old and stunted and given the same rights and privi- Craft, one membership applica- border here a few of a very rare gray neither as individuals nor leges in veterans administration tion; N. A. Cunningham and type of cacti technically the as a profession. hospitals as medical physicians James Grey, one membership ap- Lamaireocereus Thurberii -but Virg Halladay, V. Pres. was referred to a fact-finding plication; L. E. Gordon and H. D. commonly called the Organ Pipe D. M. S. C. 0. Alumni committee of the standing na- Wright, one delinquent; G. M. Cactus. Mature plants grow to tional rehabilitation committee Tincher and Bessie Nudd, three be about 15 feet high with many which will report to the next membership applications; W. D. branches starting from the base convention, it was determined by Andrews and W. L. Tindall, only. The younger trunks mixed 1940 Grid Season the American Legion at its an- three membership applications; with the older ones and on to the nual convention in Boston dur- Holcomb Jordan and Homer C. oldest and silhouetted against the Des Moines Still College of Os- ing the week of September 23. Friend, one delinquent; W. A. intense blue of the sky are cer- teopathy opened its 1940 football The next convention will be held McVane, five membership appli- tainly well named. I got out of season 'with 'a victorious start. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Sep- cations and one delinquent. the car and examined several of Although the institution has no tember of 1941. The latter, Doctor McVane, the specimens carefully. team of its own, it plays an im- As soon as the Iowa Depart- covered the entire first district portant role in the care of the ment had passed this resolution, alone with the exception of Cedar This close inspection brought teams of the surrounding institu- at its convention on August 28, Rapids and Davenport. He spent out a fact that I had not been tions such as Drake University, Dr. H. D. Wright, chairman of five days on the trip and trav- able to note at a distance. All Dowling College, and the several the Veterans Committee, began elled approximately one thousand of the many trunks did spring high schools of Des Moines. directing the development of sup- miles. This is a most noteworthy from a common root but there Dr. L. L. Facto will have su- port of Iowa delegates to the example of service and sacrifice were many variations in the pervision of this department and national legion convention for for the best interests of the pro- stems belonging to the same it is his province to assign the the resolution. He correspond- fession. A complete and detailed plant. Some of the shorter senior students to their particu- ed with osteopathic physicians report of his interview with each trunks showed signs of age while lar school. throughout the state asking each physician was presented to the some of the taller ones were plainly new growths. It remind- The routine of taking care of such physician to personally in- officers of the Society for their these teams has been altered this terview certain named delegates, consideration and use. ed me of one of my former classes or perhaps of our Alumni. year. The students who now take residing in specified areas, and The membership campaign has a team will stay with his team obtain their pledged support to also served another purpose. We Here we had a group of cacti trunks springing from a common for the.entire season, and in re- work for the adoption of this have found that our non-member turn will receive credit for his resolution. He reports excellent list contained the names of sev- source and yet with many varia- tions in development. Each had services toward his clinical re- cooperation was given him. eral physicians who are dead, quirement. who are now practicing the opportunity like every other The information thus received several This particular line of work other states and several who branch to obtain the same nour- was then forwarded to Dr. H. in enables these students to gain from practice. This ishment, rain and sunshine and Willard Brown, chairman of the have retired considerable amount of experi- be revised yet some stems permitted others Committee on Veterans Affairs list will, therefore, ence in the field of athletic in- and corrected in the near future. to crowd them and stunt their of the American Osteopathic As- growth. Others with every free- juries and in orthopedics. The sociation, for his information and Press Relations Committee dom apparently did not have the student physician's duties are to use at the Boston convention. Dr. J. R. Forbes, chairman of ambition to grow and develop. be at hand before and after field It is considered that the action Committee. ,Ivoury X_w - Press Relations- , I noticed particularly that the practice, and to give osteopathic taken by the American Legion at is supplying news of the district healthy growths were the only treatment -to all who need such Boston is a step in the right di- circuit meetings to all the news- ones that bore fruit. Beautiful care and to give first aid to those rection. It will permit the com- papers located in each district. flowers and deep crimson seed who may get injured during mittee named to study osteo- News stories announcing the pods were profuse on the well scrimmage or in an official game. pathy and its scope of practice meetings have already appeared developed trunks. This again re- and service and, based upon such and "follow up" stories were pub- minded me of my own people. survey, if a favorable report is lished during the first week of Dr. Golden in Wisconsin us take advant- made to the national rehabilita- October. How many of Dr. Mary E. Golden of the col- opportunities to grow tion committee it would seem al- It is suggested that any physi- age of our lege factulty is attending the produce fruit. together likely that said commit- cians having news items of in- and develop and mid-year meeting of the Wiscon- lively green trunks bear- tee will recommend the resolu- terest, pertaining to members of The tall sin State Osteopathic Association ing flowers and seed pods were ' tion for passage at the next con- the profession, send such items being held at Portage, Wisconsin the ones that were attracting fa- vention. to Dr. Forbes for the purpose of on October 3rd and 4th. comment and attention. A big task faces the chairman securing proper publicity. He vorable dull green stems of the Veterans Committee of will be happy to cooperate. The smaller we are sure he with graying spines did not add the A.O.A., and Board of Trustees will adequately cope with his re- to the beauty of the picture. In Assemblies sponsibility. The Iowa Society The Board of Trustees of the one we see the alert plant ful- Society held a special meeting in its mission in life. In the will cooperate in any manner de- filling On September 20th Miss Mar- Des Moines on Sunday, Septem- we see the passive branch, sired by Chairman Brown. other guerite Stock of the American ber 22. This was the second willing to subsist on the crumbs You may be interested to learn Institute of Business entertained meeting held within a period of from the table of the that Iowa and Pennsylvania were thrown the students with several mem- thirty days. Many problems of more alert and active stems. As the only departments of the bers on the xylophone which vital importance to the profes- and as students of American Legion which passed a profession much appreciated. Dr. Ar- sion are now pending. from our matricula- were the resolution at their respective osteopathy thur D. Becker, our president, tion to our retirement, we must state conventions. gave a few brief comments which Applications for Membership be constantly alert to our en- Membership Committee set the tempo for a year of con- vironment. We must be ready Dr. Gulden's membership cam- Ira L. Christy, Farmington structive effort. paign has thus far been the O. L. Johnson, Marshalltown to take advantage of the rains On September 27th the Rev. cause of eighteen new member- Walter S. Swift and sunshine and to store these Frederick J. Weertz of St. Johns ship applications. Many commit- Stella Swift, Keokuk energies and use them to our ad- Lutheran Church gave a most tees have written to him advising L. B. Mosley, Ft. Madison vantage and for the expansion of inspiring talk on the subject, would see the physi- George A. Purdie, Rockell City. our influence and power. that they "This Wonderful Book"-refer- cians assigned to them during Clifford E. Worster, Laurens year we have a good start This ring to the Bible. His illustra- October, imme- S. C. Gartrell, Lake City considering the handicaps that the first week in tions were graphic and intensely; the fall district F. M. Crawford, Renwick self-imposed. We are diately preceding have been interesting in which he drew meetings. A complete report R. K. Richardson, Wesley from his own personal experi- cannot therefore be made at this H. E. Dresser, Humboldt D. S. House, Dubuque ences. Dr. Weertz is a real time. Fannie Parks, Winterset Clayton A. Reeves, Anamosa friend to the students in Des' The following doctors have C. F. Howe, Williamsburg Moines Still College and is al- of ac- H. A. Achen, Dubuque DWIGHT S. JAMES, thus far presented reports ways received with enthusiasm. complishment: Homer F. Huston, Grinnell Sec.-Treas. <9 - P.,~~~~~~~~~__ Entered as second class LOG----T H EBOO Aecepted for mailing at matter, February 3rd, 1923, special rates of postage at the post office at Des f provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. A------<> LOG BOOK (.) ------.1l

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Volume 18 November 15, 1940 Number 11

I I Home Coming Day man li tuln Pursuit for a Reason It is most gratifying to report Pursuit for a reason relative to the unqualified success of the It is a mark of intelligence for Second Annual Homecoming Day great mass of those who rieed our a disease or symptom usually people to be appreciative of priv- services. takes us back to the fundament- sponsored by the Alumni Associ- al anatomy and physiology of the ation of Des Moines Still College ileges, advantages and opportuni- We are thankful that Osieo- Autonomic or Vegetative Nerv- of Osteopathy. Visiting physici- ties. In a war-torn- and pro- pathy continues to grow and de- ous System. Most diseases in- ans from the various states ex- velop, arnd to constantly assume fluence Vegetative function q In-rcrr rnlnon iin +t, no pro- pressed themselves in no uncer- ar ct,j. Lc-Ca.t. 111 ItIC c'U'nscious- foundly. In professional schools tain terms, voicing their enthu- ness of the scientific worid and we spend considerable time on siam and their appreciation in the world of affairs, Such the anatomy and physiology of regarding the many evidences growth and development brings the Nervous System, but most of throughout the college of contin- with it its fair share of r:esponsi- it is pertinent to the Cerebro- ued progress and development. bility. It should, and it does, Spinal Nervous System. There The recent new additions in the create in each of us not only a are only a few hours at the end various laboratories received spirit of humility and tllankful- of noqC hl1f r\ r pt rminntir- related courses into which the much attention, particularly the 1Z-L-., UCU t UCLet,: ll.11 -11~1 i to in- very important consideration creasingly deserve the r of new long-paper kymograph used foundly distressed world filled wards which have fallen rich re- the Vegetative Nervous System in the Physiology Department as to our and its function with suffering, grief and woe, we, lot. is crammed hur- a part of the work in mammalian riedly. With the exception of the physiology. The new piece of the citizens of the United States, With all the misery andi suffer- debatable process of cerebration, equipment prepared to show in are indeed most fortunate in the ing in the world today, it is not about all that the human animal a graphic way the various hor- many blessings which we enjoy. possible to bE jubilant, but it is does objectively is to move and mone reactions was viewed by It is a wholesome thing to pause possible and right that we set secrete. When most of the func- many of the visitors and pro- in the niidst of the busy march aside a time to expre ss our tions of man are colloquially nounced a most practical method of events and take stock of our thanks to the Great God who in "boiled down and spotted" we of demonstration of this some- good fortune. We are thankful his great wisdom and conipassion find l they are controlled by a cen- what complex physiologic me- for many things; for the security takes note of even the tir y spar- ter in the cord, medulla; pons, chanism. It is a valuable step of our nomes; for life; for love; row's fall. May we ex tend to midbrain, hypothalamic area and forward in modern visual, educa- for work. We are humbly grate- each reader of the Log Book our basal ganglia, and invariably un- tional procedure. ful that we, as a great osteo- sincerest wishes for a happy der vegetative control. This is pathic protession, have a humani- Thanksgiving Perhaps the most appreciation Day. where we live. Yet we spend a tarian service to offer to the A. D. B. was evidenced over the new clin- I precious paucity of time in the ical pathology laboratory recent- study of this all-important sys- ly doubled in size, and with The Lumbar Fascia tem of specialized tissue. greatly increased equipment. When we become ill or infected Alumni representatives were While giving an osteopathic posterior to the quadratius lum- we depend upon this system of present from Michigan, Ohio, treatment in the lumbar and borum muscle. The most inter- nerves to produce definite reflex Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Da- lower rib areas, the applied anat- esting feature of this laye r is the effect and precise disturbance in kota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri omy of the above fascia is worthy posterior lumbocostal li gament, contiguous and segrmentally re- and Illinois, as well as many from of the operator's consideration. two rather dense masses cof fibers lated tissues that we call "symp- the home state of Iowa. 425 sat Likewise, the surgeon during op- extending from the first qand sec- toms." We depend upon- a por- down to the banquet at the Ft. erations on the kidney and adja- ond transverse processes to the tion of this system to resist the Des Moines Hotel. The entertain- cent structures finds this struc- lower margin of the twelfth rib destructive force-and upon an- ment provided was excellent, ture a barrier and a guide. if that rib be of normal length; other portion to produce repair. winding up with several numbers The lumbar fascia consists of otherwise to the eleventh. As time speeds by it is entirely presented by the Register & Trib- three lamellae arising mainly Through this ligament a direct probable that in the future more une choir of 40 voices. Dr. Rus- from the lumbar vertebrae, en- pull may be applied to the rib in of it will be utilized on the sur- sell C. McCaughan was the closing muscular masses and fus- certain disturbances of th t upper sey of the Vegetative Nervous speaker of the evening and his ing to give origin to the trans- lumbar vertebrae. The sharp System. talk was not only informative but versus abdominis muscle. lo w e r e dg of t h i s lament paral- One of the most interesting clearly showed the evidence of lels the inferior line of pleural phases of the study of the Vege- his farseeing vision and of his fine The posterior layer, which is reflection and is a warning mark tative Nervous System is in its grasp of osteopathic affairs. Ex- the thickest, arises from the lum- in renal surgery. comparative anatomy and evolu- bar cellent as Dr. McCaughan's pre- spines and supraspinous liga- The anterior layer of tlhe lum- tionary development, its embry- sentations are, it was the unani- ment. It covers the erector spinae bar fascia passes anterior mass and blends to the ologic differention and migration. mous opinion of this fine, large at the lateralquadratus muscle after arising This must bie appreciated as .a audience that he was "tops" on edge of these muscles with the from the anterior surfacces and foundation and as an introduction this particular occasion. middle layer to complete the the bases of the transver sheath. A :se pro- with which to finally understand The opening assembly at the portion of the latissi- cesses It is the thinnest of the some of the phases of vegetative mus dorsi muscle and the poster- three layers. Its upper college at 10:30 Friday morning ior portion, function-many of which are still was remarkably well attended inferior muscle lie superficial the lateral lumbocostal orr exter- obscure to human comprehension. and constituted a fine start for a to and have origin from thisnal arcuate ligament is anterior Protozoa exhibit a marked spe- full day's program. Mr. Arthur fascia. and lateral to the posteri( or lum- cialization of parts of the single Brayton, chairman of the Bureau The middle layer is of more bocostal ligament. This lateral cell into an elaborate system of of Conventions of the Des Moines osteopathic interest. Its origin lumbocostal ligament give s origin conduction and excitation. In the Chamber of Commerce, was in is from the posterior portions to some fibers of the dia phragm Paramecium there is situated an- excellent form and further sub- and tips of the lumbar transverse and gives added protectior to the teriorly in the cell a neuro-mus- stantiated his reputation as a processes and it passes anterior lower edge of the pleura. cular center. From this center (Continued on Page Four) Ito the erector spinae mass and J. M. W., D. 0. fibers are directed peripherally. These fibers are connected inti- mately among the ciliary basal granules and with the trichocysts. The function of the center and Next Class Enrolls January (Continued on Page Three) THE LOG BOOK

. N. 0. I. C. tremrrndous success, until Howie immediate future new and even Owen, Berger, Rogers, Kimberly, Johnston, Paul Taylor, Gordie moie exciting ones are antici- and our own President, Jack Ya- Elliott and Johnnie Schott got pated. goobian made a trip to Kirksville The membership of our Coun- certain people wet while com- cil is to be complimented on the Our homecoming met with for a joint meeting of the various petitively "bobbing" for apples. great success, several graduates chapters. The fellows .report a efforts they make to cooperate. The Homecoming event proved A recent call wunt out from this and members were at a luncheon very nice meeting. Next morn- this year to hal as important and held at the fraternity house, fol- ing tho' you might say they office for cuts to be used in a successful as last year. The ban- directory of fraternities and sor- lowing with a grand evening of showed the ravages of the trip. quet at the Fort was well served, excitement-joining with all oth- orities that will soon be publish- and the intermingled bits of en- We should have more meetings ed. Over half of our members ers of the college. at Younkers. From all reports tertainment added much to th3 We all had one grand time and the had the cuts here on my desk color and atmosphere of the oc- food is delicious. You fellows before the dead line and I am thank all those whose generous that enjoyed it might slip the of- casion, and thus served as the effort and time made the Home- ficers sure that the others will be de- prerequisite to the after-dinner a word. J. C. E. livered in time. This is being coming a success. October 25 spceches to which all in attend- was another date, the P. S. G. written before the time limit was ance expired. listened with acute hearing, Stag. The guests at the frater- especially to Dr. McCaughan's ad- nity event were Drs. Klein, Clark, Aor Our Local Representatives have dress. The representation of At- and Shumaker. The weekly meeting of the all been appointed and they are las men from the field was sorr.- As in all fraternities the life of chapter was held Monday night ready to be called by the proper how disappointing. But never can a pledge is ended after that one at the Jewish Community Center. chairman in Atlantic City. we condemn a busy man when event has been passed, the infor- Arrangements were completed for A message will soon be sent his intentions are favorable, for mal initiation. The fellows who the physical examination of the from this office to each of the many reservations had been prev- so gallantly and successfully ful- boxers, to he held at the Com- subordinate chapters of our mem- iously made which by necessity filled these duties were: H. Claus- munity Center Monday, Novem- bership. We still have plenty of were subjected to last-minute ing, Wm. Rodgers, and L. Gatien. ber 11, 1940. All prospective box- room for improvement and if we cancellation. We look forward to Their next step is their com- ers who desire to participate in expect to continue as recognized another Homecoming next year plete enjoyment of fraternity the annual Boxing Tournament professional fraternities and so- and hope that you who were ab- brotherhood into which they shall at the Center must have as a rorities we still have a few things sent this year may join us next. enter on November 17, the for- prerequisite a complete physical to do. R. H. J.-Stylus mal initiation. examination. This examination is I wonder if you have stopped The program committee con- conducted by the senior students to think that our osteopathic or- sisting of T. Koeing, G. Deer and of this fraternity, under the su- ganizations are now pledging in a An Wm. Reinfried are at work to pervision of Dr. Jack L. Berck. field two years in advance of any We certainly have had a sea- give the members of P. S. G. A new publication, the first of of the more prominent collegiatae c-nn f rrAvf+ ofi+;Tl;+iT +hlic -nf +lh -VIL n gr1 t UCLVLYtk, [ 111II1111Ul,11, tneir oiggest ana oest iall aance its fraternities. kind to be published by this We are taking our Dr. Beryl Fieeman and Dr. Gen- -the date set to be Friday, No- fraternity, has just gone to pitss. membership now from Freshmen evieve Stoddard started it off vember 15. It is aptly titled "The Calvaria," who have had two or more years with an informal (very informal, Well, at last I have all the past and is most ably edited by Bro- of fraternity life in college. It I might add) party at Gen's and present event dates off .my ther is certainly Gerald Zauder. This periodi- up to us to advance house. Between hunting for hid- mind-but still I hear there are cal is for the express purpose of from the High School level to a den potatoes and eating with to be more coming. So I think linking our interests and activi- truly professional type of organi- tongue depressors we had a lot my job is not yet completed but ties zation. "Hell Week" with our alumnae and the as it has of fun. why spoil the fun, in knowing various chapters throughout the been practiced is beneath us now A little more serious was our what is going to happen. country. From what we can and there are a few other pledging ceremony held at Grace changes we The best of luck and success. judge by Editor Zauder's industry must make to bring Ransom's Tea Room. We were and zeal, we predict a successful ourselves us to the professional very glad to accept Mildred Wey- standard we wish to attain. future for "The Calvaria." gandt and Mary Klesner as pros- Another innovation shall H. V. Halladay pective D. O.'s. Pledge duties be- have Exc.-Secy., N. O. I. C. Since the last writing the men come into its own by the time gan immediately afterward, and this goes to press. The first I think the actives have found of Iota Tau Simga have been Jewv busy with social and business ish Interfraternity Dance, spon- ~A1YLACU.. the unfortunate victims very co- sored by the E. AFrLAS CLU operative. functions of the fraternity. A. Pi. of Drake While I set my quilled pen at The annual steak stag was held University, the A. Z. A. of Des Last Monday night we had a Moines, and this fraternity, a quivering rate, the Club is en- pot luck supper at Beryl's. Since on the night of October 23, with will tertaining about a dozen or fif- all members present. Dr. Don be held at the Center, Sunday all girls are romanticists, we en- evening, November 10. Phil teen members of the Axis chap- joyed eating by candle light and Sloan gave a short after dinner ter from Kirksville. Their arrival speech which was followed by a Reams and his orchestra will pro- having a peak into the future vide sweet melodies for the "light in D. M., Friday nite was a with the aid of a palmist who general discussion. heralded event as the traditional A dandy time was had by all. fantastic." considered us seriously and se- We should like annual visit of last year was un- parately, but we all compared The fall initiation of pledges to take this op- avoidably postponed. There is no into the bonds of Iota Tau Sigma portunity to extend our thanks notes afterwards. to Dr. A. D. Becker for doubt but what this time for our The sorority isn't turning into will be held within the next two his very KCOS brothers has been an ap- weeks the final date will be post- enlightening and instructive a supper club (I hoet), however, speech presented to the propriate one, as the local period- because we have had about half ed soon. fratern- icals have estimated the attend- We are all sorry that pledge ity, Monday, October 28. His a dozen serious business meetings well-chosen topic was "Diagno- ance of approximately 10,000 peo- this past month We are now Ralph Morgridge was suddenly ple for the Iowa State Teachers' called home due to illness in his sis." His method of applying thu working on two important proj- Osteopathic Concept Convention. ects. First of all we would like family. We hope that he will to the all Provocative has been the at- soon return to Still. important art of diagnosis held to take this opportunity of con- the unwavering mosphere from several individual gratulating the Grand Council Now that the big election is interest of us all sources within the 'house" during for their splendid work on Life over let us all bury the hatchet throughout the presentation. the past week, as the national and united again turn with full With the pledging of the three Membership Certificates. Sec- stalwarts: election took on an air of heated ondly, we are trying to get an power to the business of our Arthur Abramson of argumentation. Totalitarian, dic- engraving die for the sorority school work. J. R. L. LEs Moines, Bill Diem of New- tator, socialist, and other titles of ark, N. J., and Norman Kurzur stationery and Christmas cards. of New blasphemies have been perpetrat- Any of our alumni or honorary York City, an equilibrium ed in an effort to express thi members who has been established, geographic- have not been con- ally at least. We now have the feeling of many. However, the tacted, and wish to send in their This issue finds us welcoming a tempestuous remarks of the loser contributions, may do so to this new group of pledges to the or- east represented; the west; the often falsify his actual beliefs. address and we will thank you ganization. Namely: Harry Liv- middle west, and of course, Mich- Even the mouse will fight when in advance. ingston, Hal Eeals, Lou Radetsky igan and Ohio. he is cornered! But now the and Laurel Dietrick. This semester is proving to be Rachel Ann Payne, very successful storm has abated and these same Corresponding Secretary Congratulations men! socially for the individuals must calm themselves These men accepted their fraternity. Activities are hum- into submissiveness, by the pledgeships at a banquet held in ming, and the system of weekly thought that "one never knows." the Cremona Room at Younkers. meetings-one week business, the The first of the bi-annual In the opening weeks of the Following the dinner Mr. Raeed of next week social-has proved to pledge.... parties! -_ was neia-7I_1 at_- _ tne41_ - all senmester-many enjoyabie the Iowa Press Association gave provide a complete fraternity "house" on the night of the twen- i events have been the pleasure of a very interesting talk. program at its best. .. BYEx-A no,ra : aRvorp ty-sixtn ana unaouuteuly wais a t ne r. . I. i.11men,-uU uine -I 1 eW VYtJtls LUv lvumllu.b L. R. THE LOG BOOK I - Tk of the lower dorsal and upper ne JL^08.UOOK 0oi, lumbar vertebrae and of the pel- DESERT-ATIONS Pursuit for a Reason TheLO B0 Errvis occupy an important place. (Continued From Page One) The Official Publication of fluidTheOfficial intakeinPublicatErrors dietare commonand insufficient etiologi- (As of Last Month) the fibers are to conduct impulses YES MOINES STILL COLLEGE fluid intake are common etiologi' By H. V. H. and to coordinate and possibly DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE cal factors. Irregularity of evac- produce definite ciliary motion. OF OSTEOPATHY The month has passed too uation time, inattention to na- quickly. I finally got my old desk The paramoecia are simple Editor ...... Arthur D. Becker tuie's call, lack of exercise, and and decided to clean it thoroly single-celled organisms. It re- poor tone of abdominal walls all before putting it to use again. acts to alterations in the media Co-editor ...... R. 0. Drews have an important place in many Under the fifteen or twenty lay- in which it lives and which con- cases. In children, a common stitutus most of Osteopathy ers of dirt and varnish I found a its protoplasm. A Without Limitation factor of importance is the im- beautiful oak desk, the quarter- variation in surface tension, a proper height of the closet seat. sawed grain being something to change in the concentration of Prominent in the list of causes, really admire. I feel perfectly at solutes and suspensoids, a fluctu- Osteopathic Therapeutics the abuse of purgatives must Lbu home now with the tools all ation in the hydrogen-ion con- included. A condition described handy. Why does one uecome so centration stimulates the modi- REGION BELOW THE by the term "thrifty" or "greedy" attached to an old desk? It must fied portions of the cell, and the DIAPHRAM colon is comparatively rare. It be that as we are watching the cull responds characteristically, refers to cases where the fecal sun sink in the West that we moving toward food substances (Number 22 in Series) mass becomes over-dehydrated wish to draw closer to us those and away from a detrimental Chronic Constipation and forms hard scybalous masses material things that have given area, and if these alterations are Chronic or habitual constipa- which may be evcuated with us so much pleasure during the Loo extremely sudden or severe tion is a common symptom and great difficulty or may appear as past. Perhaps it would be a good the organism is devitalized. This is found in association with many small hard pellets. In many cases idea if each of us would submit organism is entirely dependent diseases and conditions. It has of constitpation some degree of to a cleaning such as I gave the upon its environment, but it is of been called "the great American chronic colitis coexists. old desk. It might bring out interest that in the first cell there Disease." The causes of this wide- It is desirable at this time to something fine in our character is a modified and specialized me- spread ailment are many and review briefly the innervation of that others have missed because chanism that will bring a re- varied and in numerous cases, no the colon and rectum. The sym- of LiAng concealed in a dark cor- sponse of purposeful intent to the doubt, there may be two or ,»ev- pathetic innervation of the colon ner. Then, there is the other organism. This is an early at- eral contributing factors in eti- and rectum comes from the up- viewpoint also. It might be bet- tempt to alter the situation of ology. per two or three lumbar seg- ter for some of us to remain hid- being absolutely dependent upon It would be well, first, to define ments of the spinal cord by way den. the environment. just what we mean by "constipa- of the superior and inferior mes- I have some exceptionally fine Coelenterates, i. e. sea ane- tion." True constipation is that enteric ganglia. Its functions are letters from Drs. Becker, Leon- mone, jelly fish, demonstrate a condition in which more than vasomotor, secretory, inhibitory ard, Park and Campbell. They much more complex nervous sys- forty hours is required for food and trophic. The parasympath- agree on the success of the Home- tem and the multicellular struc- iusidue to pass through the en- etic innervation of the caecum, coming and it is certainly gratify- ture of these organisms presents tire gastrointestinal tract. French the ascending and the transverse ing to me to know that there was other improvements. First, there suggests that this passage time is colon is by way of thu, vagus, not a dull moment and that is a protective cuticle developed, best measured by taking three or while the descending colon, the everyone thoroly enjoyed the af- and secondly, there are special- four charcoal tablets with food. pelvic colon and the rectum are fair. I know from our experience ized cells on the surfaces. These If taken at noon, the charcoal supplied by the pelvic nerve of last year that it took a great cells aie sensitive to changes in should show in the stool the sec- (nervus errigens) from thie sec- deal of work and considerable ex- the environment and their pro- ond morning following. Absence ond, third and fourth sacral seg- pense but it was worth it. I cesses transmit waves of excita- of charcoal indicates delay in the ments. The function of the para- must compliment all who helped tion that are developed in them movement of the bowel contents symphathetic is to activate per- to make it a success and especi- directly to the muscle cells. Mus- and constitutes true constipation. istalsis. Osteopathic lesions in ally those who took time away cle and the neuro-muscular me- The portion of the bowuel in which these areas of the spine' and pel- from a busy practice and traveled chanism were developed to en- delay occurs is usually the colon. vis disturb function and impair many miles to attend and to take able the musculature and the or- X-ray studies with an opaque reflex control. The close relation an important part in the affairs ganism to iact as quickly as meal give more detailed informa- of osteopathic spinal lesions to of the Alumni and College. Those possible to changes in the envir- tion and the exact point of delay malfunction of viscera has been of you who lie near Des Moines onment. may be determined. In average clinically established beyond con- and who did not attend this In the coelenterate the nerve normal individuals the food resi- troversy. Homecoming might find a cells and their processes are ar- due of a meal or the charcoal A brief word regarding the thought in this. I do not have a ranged in a complicated rnet- will be evacuated within sixteen physiology of the bowel in rela- report from the Treasurer but I work, with the cells and libers hours. tion to constipation. The normal hope those of you who could do connecting adjacent cells togeth- Many cases of so-called chronic stool is made up of secretions, no more, have sent to Dr. Paul er forming the so-called proto- constipation are not true consti- bacterial growths and food resi- Park your small contribution to i.,urons. pation at all, but ale conditions dues. Only about onr.-third of help the Alumni Association put The protoplasm has altered to in which there is inability on the the stool consists of undigested over its very constructive pro- have a high rate of conduction, part of the patient to evacuate and indigestible food residues. A gram this year. but in this network the conduc- the fecal mass. The proper term patient on a thirty-day fast Thanksgiving is about here. It tion is diffused through the sys- for this condition is dyschezia. should have regular bowel evacu- seems to me that we have a great tem. The cells of theu network There is no drelay in the proper ations. An empty bowel tends to deal to be thankful for. Our pro- do not have an intimate relation- movement of the bowel contents Lu an inactive bowel, and the fession continues to serve a great- ship with the muscles that they in these cases of dyschezia. food furnishes, in part, the reflex er number of people ueach day. activate. Experimentally, it has The time elapsing betw»een stimulus to normal activity. The We are not walking backward in been observed that the impulses stools is not a true criterion for contents of the small bowel are professional efficiency. Our col- flow much moil freely into dif- judgment and may vary from two passed into the caecum in a fluid leges are teaching a fine group ferent parts of the network. It or three times daily to every state. An important function of of young people, the educational has been suggested that the im- third or fourth day within nor- the colon is to dehydrate this standard of all being on a higher pulses flow more rapidly into and mal limits. The average individ- material so that by the timrn, the plane than ever before in our through an area of the network ual's timre is every twenty-four contents reach the pelvic colon history. We are united on the that is placed on a stretch. The hours. they have been dried out to form majority of our problems. I do coelenterate nerve net is of more Only fifteen percent or less of a fairly solid, moulded mass think that the profession as a than casual interest in that it not cases of constitpation are organic which trends to be evacuated in whole could exert a little more only is a most primitive form of in origin and are caused by such cyclic periodicity. power and spend a little more a nervous system, but also be- conditions as pressure from ab- (To Be Continued) time with Student Recruiting. I cause this form of nerve retiform dominal or pelvic tumor masses, A. D B., D. O. have written this many times but has apparently been retained by stricture of the bowel (benign or will repeat. Our success depends the vertebrata in their Gastro- malignant), adhesions, disease of______on continuously spreading the in- intestinal tract, blood vessels and spinal cord, congenital defects in fluuence of Osteopathy. To do this heart. In this network there are muscle or innervation. (Hirsch- NOTICE we must have a constant stream no synapses but the processes en- sprung's disease etc). of new material entering our col- ter direct contact with the cell, Eighty-five percent or more of If and when you hange leges. Instead of ten thousand that is similar to the vasomotor cases of chronic constipation I a ndre n yotifu he practicing osteopathic physicians plexuses and the plexuses of (true constitpation or dyschezia) your address, please notify the in this country we should have Auerbach and Meissner in the are due to functional causes. OfLog Book promptly. and we need, twice that many at Gastro-intestinal tract. our ) Be Conntinuied thu3se causes, osteopathic lesions I I( Continued ...... on lPae - ...../ \(To ." J"k .... I.... THE LOG BOOK

- _ I I~~~~~~~~~ the Department of Public Affairs. November 5 Election-Coroners mous opinion was expressed that Each district trustee acted as dis- The following osteopathic phy- Homecoming Day must be con- trict chairman in developing the sicians were elected as county tinued as an annual event. T program. County Chairmen were coroners in the November 5 elec- District Officers appointed by each dictrict chair- tion: The following are the new dis- man to stimulate interest and Dr. Charles Boyden, Waukon, Polk County trict society officers, recently activity in each county, thereby Allamakee County; Dr. J. E. elected at the district meetings: insuring maximum service to the Bunker, Cherokee, Cherokee Regular meeting of the Polk District I: Dr. Thomas F. public in this extremely import- County; Dr. B. W. Jones, Spirit County Osteopathic Association Lange, 503 C.R.S.B. Bldg., Cedar ant health crusade. Lake, Dickinson County, and Dr. was held Friday, October 11, 1940 Rapids, President; Dale S. Houwr, Press Relations Committee J. R .Forbes Fort Dodge Webster at the Hotel Kirkwood. There 604 Roshek Bldg., Dubuque, Vice County. were sixty members and guests Dr. J. R. Forbes, Chairman of present. The dinner President; G. A. Whetstine, Wil- the Press Relations Committee, Visitors was served ton Junction, Sec.-Treas. actively cooperated The following physicians have thru the courtesy of one of the with the De- called at the office of the Society, members whose name was not District II: Dr. Mark J. Sluss, partrment of Public Affairs in divulged. Lenox, President; Dr. Clive R. making the state-wide immuniza- 600 Walnut Building, Des Moines, Most of the guests Ayers, Grant, President; Dr. Ber- tion campaign a success. since our last report: were members of the staff of the nice Worth DeConly, 301 Park Mary E. Golden, Des Moines; Des Moines General Hospital and Dr. Forbes prepared and issued Roy G. Trimble, Montezuma; students of the Des Moines Still Bldg., Council Bluffs, Sec.-Treas. press releases to every daily and District III: Dr. I. S. Lodwick, Carl Seastrand, Des Moines; Phil College of Osteopathy who have weekly newspaper in Iowa. Those S. McQuirk, Audubon; Rachel been assisting in the hospital Grant Bldg., Ottumwa, President; news stories presented the ob- clinics. Dr. M. G. Tincher, 722%/2 Ave. G., Woods and Beryll Freeman, Des jects and purposes of the cam- Moines; A. D. Craft, Osceola; H. The speaker of the evening Ft. Madison, Vice President; Dr. paign and informed the public was J. W. Rinabarger, Keosauqua, L. Gulden, Ames; Holcomb Jor- Judge Ralph Powers of the Des that the entire osteopathic pro- dan, Davenport; Lester P. Fagan, Moines Municipal Sec.-Treas. fession was participating in this Court Bench District IV: Dr. H. D. Meeur, Des Moines; W. A. McVane, who spoke on the Laymans View major health program in cooper- Dyersville. of Osteopathy. LuVerne, President; Dr. R. A. ation with the Iowa State De- Phillips, Kensett, Vice President; partment of Health. In addition, Applications for Membership Dr. Rachel Woods explained Dr. J. R. Forbes, 505 Carver Dr. Forbes wrote each osteo- George W. Marston, Lewis. the campaign set up by the Iowa Bldg., Fort Dodge, Sec.-Treas. pathic physician, in advance of B. D. Howland, Decorah. State Health Department for the District V: Dr. J. C. Bishop, the news ieleases, informing G. J. Howland, Decorah. vaccination and immunization of Rock Rapids, President; Dr. W. them of this proposed newspaper Harry E. Wing, Ottumwa. children against Small Pox and C. Gordon, 419 Frances Bldg., publicity and requesting that the John Q. A. Mattern, Des Diphtheria. This association Sioux City, Vice President; H. A. physician contact his local editor Moines. plans to cooperate in this cam- Somers, Hawarden, Sec.-Treas. to give him information about R. A. Phillips, Kensett. paign as it has done in the past. District VI: Dr. H. L. Gulden, local fee schedules, and other L. A. Doyle, Osage. The meeting was closed fol- 215 1/ Main Street, Ames, Presi- pertinent facts dealing with the Charles H. Potter, Forest City. lowing the usual routine busi- dent; Dr. J. K. Johnson, Jr., Jef- local program. W. C. Gordon, Sioux City. ness. ferson, Vice President; Dr. Don Dwight S. James, Sec.-Treas. P. E. K., D. O. R. Hickey, Bayard, Sec.-Treas. Basic Science Membership Committee Dr. D. E. Hannan. as Secretary "COME SPRING" Doctor Gulden's membership of the Iowa Board of Osteopathic Examiners, met with the Iowa A most interesting and thought-provoking quotation from campaign has been successfully the recent book, "Conme Spring" by B. A. Williams: "You completed. Twenty-seven new Board of Examiners in the Basic Sciences Wednesday afternoon, might measure a man's character by the way he assumes his members were secured as the re- obligations or by the evasion of them." sult of this activity. He reports October 9. The purpose of this that twenty-five prospects have meeting was to consider examin- I I --. ~---~-----~------'----- 'I been developed and that the ma- ation questions in the basic Home Coming Day Births jority of these physicians should science subjects as given by os- teopathic examining boards of be on our membership roster by (Continued from Page One) A son, Neil Eugene, was born the first of the year. other states to determine which States, if any, were entitled to speaker of unusual merit. to Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Augenstein The following members of Dr. The technical programs given of Osborn, Ohio on November 2, Gulden's committee have present- have their osteopathic physicians granted exemption from the Iowa at the college Friday afternoon 1940. ed new membership applications and Saturday forenoon were very A son, Terry Lee, was born to since our last report: basic science examinations. Dr. Hannan reports that the well received and largely at- Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Reueves of John H. Conaway and T. A. tended by the visiting physici- Anamosa, Iowa October 10, 1940. Kapfer, one membership applica- Basic Science Board took the ans. Numerous clinical cases tion; B. M. Gotshall and J. W. matter under advisement and were presented and discussed, Peterson, two membership appli- .that a decision will be announced in the near future. many of them being of exception- Research Statistics cations; I. S. Lodwick and B. D. al interest. The surgical clinics Elliott, one membership applica- Hospitals held at the Des Moines General The Research Committee for tion; Rachel Woods and Beryl Dr. H. B. Willard, member of Hospital on Saturday morning the collection of statistics on the Freeman, one membership appli- the Iowa Board of Osteopathic were much appreciated, if the treatment and results in Lobar eation; H. D. Wright, three mem- Examiners, is just completing a many favorable comments can be Pneumonia announces the com- bership applications; R. B. Gil- new $10,000 addition to his pres- used as ground for judgment. pletion of their case history mour, one membership applica- ent hospital at Manchester, Dela- The dance in the beautiful blanks. The entire osteopathic ton. ware County. Dr. Willard has Grand Ballroom of the Ft. Des profession is asked to cooperate In furtherance of Dr. Gulden's an outstanding practice in that Moines Hotel following the ban- in this important work. Report continued membership effort, section of the State and upon quet was a colorful affair. The blanks are furnished without ex- President Jordan mailed a letter completion of this addition will music was by Barney BIernard's pense and may be had by ad- to all non-members on October be in an excellent position to famous orchestra. Because of the dressing Dr. L. L. Facto, 722 30, outlining the problems con- handle the ever-increasing de- fact that the annual reception Sixth Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. fronting the profession and urg- mands upon him and his staff. for freshmen students was in- Let's give this work thue attention ing each non-member to join the Industrial and Institutional corporated as a part of the fes- it so evidently deserves! Society and thereby aid in the Service tivities, it meant that the entire work which lies ahead. Dr. Paul O. French, chairman student body took an active part. Smallpox-Diphtheria of the Committee on Industrial All freshmen students in the col- Desert-Ations Campaign and Institutional Service, is now lege were guests of the Alumni The state-wide smallpox vac- handling a compensation claim Committee and of the college. (Continued From Page Three) cination and diphtheria immuni- for a member of the Society. The Much honor and praise goes to While you are passing thru zation program is now history. insurance company involved has the various alumni officers and considerable political and patri- The profession cooperated with attempted to reduce the fee their associated committees for otic excitement there must be the Iowa State Department of charged by the physician who making this Homecoming Day enough left of your nervous sys- Health ili this undertaking, dur- successfully handled a most dif- Program an outstanding event in tem to stand a little professional ing the week of November 4, to ficult case. The Society, after a the year's calendar. It meant a emotion also. a greater degree than in the past thorough consideration of all the lot to the college officers and fac- Give that needed encourage- according to reports just re- facts, is demanding that the com- ulty to have visiting physicians ment to your Alumni Association ceived. pany make "payment in full" for from ten states show a vital in- and compliment your Alma Mater The program was sponsored by thue services rendered, according terest in the college and in its by sending a student to enter Dr. D. E. Hannan, Chairman of to the statement submitted. program for betterment. Unani- with the next class. l)------'-- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~~~ ------S ------

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Volume 18 December 15, 1940 Number 12

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Christmas The January Class From time to time throughout the world's history there have Our plans for Christmas and been individuals, both men and the Holiday Season have been women, who because of their high much interspersed with corre- idealism and because of their abil- spondence with prospective stu- ity to think independently, and dents for the class entering Jan- further because of the fact that uary, 1941, There are many they had the courage to live ac- thousands of young men and wo- cording to their convictions, men with two years or more of might well be said to have walk- college work who are serinousl ed alone. The Des Moines Still College family wishes to considering the problem of just Nearly two thousand years ago how they will make best use of extend its heartiest best wishes and Seasons their time, energy and talent. a lowly and humble Nazarene Greetings to each and every one of her alumni, walked alone on the Shores of Osteopathy offers a real oppor- Galilee teaching a new doctrine to those in the'Osteopathic profession, and to our tunity to those among this large and a new way of life. He taught many friends may the coming New Year bring ^group to whom the work of phy- Love, not Hate; he taught Peace, peace on earth and good will to men. sician has an appeal. The public not War; he taught Good Will, is becoming increasingly aware not Anger, or Jealousy or Dis- Osteopathically Yours, of the high type of service of- fered by the osteopathic profes- cord. He revolutionized the J. Garth Anderson sion. thinking of men for all time to Arthur D. Beckef come. Jesus, the Teacher; Phy- There is need and demand for sician for the souls of men. Robert B. Bachman many more osteopathic physicians At this joyous and happy time Byron L. Cash than are available. Osteopathy we celebrate His birthday. Our Hugh Clark stands unique among the profes- sions. Most of hearts are filled with love; our Albert W. Dennis the professions are generous impulses come to the either crowded or overcrowded. fore; we pause for a moment of Mary E. Golden Won't you take a few minutes9 serious thought and give thanks Howard A. Graney time to make these thousands of to God for his great gift in send- Paul E. Kimberly qualified young people acquaint- ed with what ing His Messenger to His child- Harry A. Barquist the great osteopath- ren. Never has the world needed ic profession has to offer to the inspiration of Christ's teach- Kenneth Dirlam them? While scholastic stand- ings more than now. May each Byron E. Laycock ards are high and the profession- individual one of us find our lives Edward F. Leininger al course is exacting, a graduate osteopathic physician has oppor. sweetened and made better be- Harry J. Marshall cause of the fact that Jesus was tunities for service second to born in Bethlehem of Judea. Paul Maloney none. A. D. B.--D. ., Edwin Owen -. - Des Moines Still 0. ------i College of Os- Ralph Powers teopathy is amply prepared to i i Katherine M. Robinson offer the best in osteopathic edu-. Dr. Becker's Minnesota i cation, with a faculty the largest i Charles Stull Trip i and best in the history of the in- 0i Joseph L. Schwartz .. i stitution, with extensive modem i John P. Schwartz laboratories with finest equip- It was my pleasure the week 1 John B. Slhumaker ment, and with large and compre- of December 2nd to make a four- i~ hensive clinics, with a national day trip to Minnesota at which John M. Woods reputation for excellence. We of- time I had the privilege of meet- Richard Rodgers i i fer the opportunity to prepare for ing with science groups in Carle- I a career of high purpose and hu- ton College Northfieid in St. manitarian service. It is worth Olaf's College, Northfield, and in I i careful consideration by those Gustavus Adolphus college at St. i i who are looking for the high Peter. It was a genuine pleasure i i privilege of joining those who to meet with these student i. 11 CALENDAR have much to give. groups, for the most part made A. D. B., D. Oo : up of students in biological work. i <0p I On each occasion I showed the CHRISTMAS VACATION...... - .. December 20 to January 6 three-reel research film on the i COMMUNITY CHEST GRADUATION .u Second Lumbar Lesion which was REGISTRATION ...... January 117...... " I The Polk :-County Osteopaths REGISTRATION ...... January 18 7- : I well received. It is an excellent a this year more than doubled the piece of work done in technicolor ROLL CALL ...... January-- 20 - . I 1number. -of contrib.utors to the and tells a most convincing story. Community Chest,: and- their sub- EASTER RECESS ...... April 11 to April 15 i I also had the privilege of ad- scriptions were practically 1O00 dressing high school groups in i GRADUATION ...... -...... May 23 i per cent over last year. both Northfield and St. Peter. I N - This is a very fine showing hi a-. A (Continued on Page Four) i2.-y'3 5 g%__s9_4as__q_?_q_··a__, 9434 , Y -m Y4_CICs99·Q39 4 a/vrto / a humanitarian and civic cause- THE LOG BOOK

-_ Al -· -______- _1~· 7 __ .. _.__ .. . __. _ ._ . - ____1·_1__11___1_____-1-·------1-1 ...I- ---__-_ __ lo I I An Interesting Case DESERT-ATIONS The Accessory Food Factors It would be impossible to re- By H. V. H. port on all of the favorable cases that go thru our clinic. Cures This past month I have been By John B. Shumaker are the rule even under circum- looking over some osteopathic Carbohydrates, lipids, and pro- stances and conditions that seem books that have not been given teins have long been recognized unsurmountable. We had the op- as the principle classes of food- portunity to observe the treat- the attention they deserve. Until stuffs. About fifty years ago, ment and progress of one of I counted, not long ago, I did not however, Eijkmann discovered those unusual cases during the realize that I had in my library that there was at least one other past year, the case being thirty-five books written by mem- substance which was vital to the treated in the clinic by one! of bers of our profession. Like niost animal welfare, absence of which N. O. I. C. our recent graduates. Varicolse of you, I have bought these books in the diet caused the disease Veins are usually thot of in the and put them on the shelf with known as beri beri or polyneuritis. cateagory of therapy outside the the idea of reading them later. 'ihis factor today is well known A very Merry Christmas to all to us as vitamin B1 or thiamin. and may the New Year exceed realm of osteopathic manipula- True, I have scanned thru them your expectations. tive treatment. Here is a case some and at times referred to the Probably fifty thousand dollars The Council closes the year that had been thru the mill. index for some item that was or more had several lifetimes of 1940 with its best record. A com- Every known method of treat- needed at the moment. But-- work have been devoted to the plete listing of our membership ment had been used except man- like the majority of you I have study of this substance. Today will appear in Baird's Manual. ipulation only and the end re- not read them as attentively as the cost per gram of thiamin is The World Almanac, Banta's sults prove that specific osteo- I should. about sixty-five cents as -om- pathic manipulative treatment pared to sixty-five dollars olfy Greek Exchange and The Frater- We constantly hear the call for nity Month. will normalize the circulation two years ago. even when handicapped by prev- more osteopathic literature. 1 No less dramatic are the dis- We have been invited to write ious failures in treatment of quite often get letters asking wny an article for the Fraternity coveries of the other members of other typels. We are not report- we do not have a book on the this accessory group and the in- Month to appear in the March ing this case with a lot of tech- osteopathic care of Athletes. The issue which will cover the activi- vestigations of the mineral group nical data but writing it more answer was in a letter I received of elements which are so neces- ties of the Council and its mem- as it was dictated by the attend- just last week from the editor of bership. This is to be illustrated sary to normal functioning of the ing student physician and the one of our finest osteopathic cells. At least nine members of and is now in the process of patient. books. He stated that his new make-up. edition was the vitamin accessory group are Jack S-- member of the being held ap because now well known and others are With these tour directory list- Chicago White Sox baseball team of lack of support within the pro- on the verge of discovery. The ings and the article, our osteo- of 20 years ago came into the fession. Having written a book vitamins are classified according pathic organizations will be clinic barely able to walk and a number of years ago I can cer- to their solubility in fat and in brought to the attention of ap- showing a pair of lower extremi- tainly agree with him. The per- water. proximately 150,000 college stu- ties that looked like they would centage of our profession that and Alumni. will buy an osteopathic book The fat soluble group includes dents be better off than on. Varicosi- at the present time the following Our sincere thanks to: ties profuse and with marked written by a member of the pro- Dr. Alvan E. Duerr of New fession is too small to make it members: Vitamin A and its par- swelling of the feet. Stiffness at ent substance, carotene; Vitamin York City, editor of Baird's Man- the joints and badly everted in- pay. ual. D (D2) or calciferol and other tertarsal articulations. History I prize very nigniy my collec- nemrners o0 tne sterol tamily; Dr. George Banta, Jr., editor of dated back to injuries received tion of osteopathic books. They Vitamin E or alpha tocopherol, Banta's Greek Exchange. in playing baseball with gradual represent many hours of real la- the antisterility vitamin; Vitamin Mr. L. G. Balfour, president of progression to the point of rup- bor in writing and assembling, re- K (K1) (2-methyl-3-phytyl-1, 4- the National Interfraternity Con- ture of the superficial veins oc- writing and arranging. Many of naphthoquinone) and its synthe- ference. casionally and he had been these books are out of print and tic associate, 2-methyl nahphtho- Mr. L. F. Leland, editor of The warned of the danger of embolus cannot be bought at any price. quinone, which are antihemorrha- Fraternity Month. ,and gangrene. Feeling that he The authors of some have died. gic factors. I These men have been more had nothing to lose and perhaps They were leaders in osteopathic The water Soluble group in- than kind and considerate and something to gain he agreed to thot and we should feel fortunate cludes: The vitamin B complex have given our Council much take osteopathic treatment as an that they did record their ideas from which have been isolated: good advice and encouragement. experiment. in osteopathic texts before these Vitamin B1 or thiamin; Vitamin 1940 passes but 1941 invites us Manipulative treatment was same principles were approved by G (G2) or riboflavin; Nicotinic to continue and to improve. To applied to the feet to bring back those outside our profession. acid; Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine do so we must have the complete the tone to muscles and sponge It is restful and refreshing to hydrochloride or (H) B3, B4, B5, cooperation of our membership in rubber pads were inserted in the pick up one of these osteopathic whose characters have not been all things. Letters must be an- shoes to readjust the weight texts and to spend an evening clearly defined; Filtrate factor, swered more promptly. Requests bearing. Special attention was with it. You will not agree with or pantothenic acid. for information and other items (Continued on Page Four) every statement of the author 1. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid must be filled on time. Our stan- and perhaps he did not intend formerly known as cevitamic dards must meet or exceed those that you should. A major idea acid. of other professional organiza- EDITORS NOTE in the publication of any text is 3. Vitamin P or citroin in lem- tions or our weaknesses will de- to incite his reader to think. on juice not yet isolated. stroy us. Due to the Extra Christmas feature of the Log Book, the 4. Vitamin M which may be ALUMNI-The business of With another year just ahead part of the B complex omission of the fraternity news it seems to me that we should and may maintaining your chapter of your was necessitated. From each of be preventive for bacillary dysen- plan to an hour a day reviewing tery. organization in your college is up the fraternities and sorority and our own science. Our Journal to you. You must make a greater we extend a very Merry Christ- 5. Choline which may possibly pledges for each of the A. O. A. contains the finest act in an auxiliary capacity with effort to secure mas to each one of the organiza- selection of current osteopathic of our fraternities and sororities. tions and to their alumni. other vitamins. J. Paul Leonard, President literature that if offered to the 6. Grass juice factor concerning Detroit, Mich. profession. We have other pub- which little is known. H. V. Halladay, Exc. Secy. ATLAS CLUB lications that belong on the must 7. Vitamins L1 and L2, list. We should go back over which a'i Las Cruces, N. Mex. may possibly exist in the B com- @)ira the books on our own shelves and plex. Evidence points to its exist- open them. If you stop and med- ence in brewers yeast. Marriages -.An itate a moment you will certainly There is increasing evidence of realize that osteopathy has really the existence of vitamins other advanced at rapid strides since its Taylor-McKeeman *KA than those mentioned above. initiation of colleges less than Until recent times the units has Paul Taylor of the junior class, fifty years ago. was married to Miss Nadine Mc- been determined by physiological Keeman on November 16. The Every active osteopathic phy- methods and is based on mini- wedding took place at Bondurant, sician has contributed to the suc- mum daily amounts necessary for Iowa in the Bondurant Commun- A1ar cess of our science but only a few recovery from a deficiency of the ity Church. The brides brother have been bold enough to commit vitamin in the diet. As methods officiated. themselves in writing. (Continued on Page Four) THE LOG BOOK

.- _il ____ _ L - LIIIIII---··--·.·C---·ll·C------· III-P·IIR-·-P----·-·V-C·.--·-I-·-·-a ID I_ II ______LX·^I~-~ I the pelvic bones associated with ate and pass to the- skin, muscle, sacrococcygeal lesion. These le- Pursuit for a Reason and digestive tube. The Log Book sions must be normalized. Dys- Impulses may pass through the chezia may be due to loss of the (Continued From Last Issue) The Official Publication of neuropile to several different perineal body during labor. (Not Lengthening of the nerve cell pathways and may spread pro- DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE included in organic causes in produces polarity or the conduc- OF OSTEOPATHY gresively from segment to seg- previous article). An important tion of an impulse in one direc- ment by associational fibers. The Editor ...... Arthur D. Becker causative factor is lack of regu- tion. As the body increased in impulses pass the neuropile larity in going to stool. All vital size and complexity the cells lost through fairly well restricted Co-editor ..... 0...... R.. Drews functions tend to be cyclic and contact relationship and the as- pathways and do not tend, unless one should cooperate. Routine is sociation became one of synapse. synaptic resistance is lowered by Osteopathy Without Limitation of greatest possible helpfulness. The rapid diffusion of the impulse strychnine, etc., to spread to Here is a suggested good rou- was lost as the evolutionary plane other reflex pathways. developed higher than the net- tine. On arising, wash teeth, The primary sensory cells and Osteopathic Therapeutics slowly drink two glasses of cool work structure of nerve tissue in the coelenterate; but a more ganglia are situated, as in the water, do some bending exercises, vertebrate, outside of the grey REGION BELOW THE bathe, dress, eat breakfast and go specific transmission of impulses DIAPHRAM that was directional was gained matter of the central nervous immediately to stool every day system. The vertebrate has for 365 days each year. In these by the elongation and the rate of (Number 23 in Series) conduction was also increased much in common with the earth- cases of dyschezia lit is worm as well as the coelenterate. Chronic Constipation necessary and wise to dilate the greatly. The newly-gained syn- (Continued) anal sphincter usually found apse serves us as a spark gap or One of the first vertebrates, spastic and contractured. It may gateway that is directional and the Amphioxus, has a dorsally- In considering treatment for governs the polarity of conduc- placed neural tube with segment- habitual constipation due to func- be done by gradual digital dila- tion and commonly requires six tion in nerve cells. al nerves. At the anterior or tional causes (approximately 85 Strychnine does not influence cephalic end the ganglionic en- per cent of cases) it would first to twelve treatments with three- day intervals between treatments. the function of the coelenterate largement is situated that in the be necessary to determine whe- for they have no synapses in the higher vertebrates becomes the ther the case is one of true con- Sacrococcygeal lesions may be corrected during these treat- nerve network. The Echinoderms brain. That ganglionic enlarge- stipation or if it is a case of have both nerve net and synaptic ment in the amphioxus is quite dyschezia. True constipation of ments. Associated hemorrhoids, fissures; and inflamed crypts if relations also, and are conse- unpronounced because he had de- the functional type is usually due quently somewhat affected by veloped little use for a brain, as to osteopathic lesions of the lower present should receive attention as may be indicated. substances that lower the thres- yet being parasitic and nonpelag- dorsal and upper lumbar spine, to hold of resistance at the synap- I have had numbers of cases of ic. The amphioxus differs from lack of proper food intake, to ses. The Crustacea and Mol- the earthworm in that the gang- lack of fluids, to insufficient exer- dyschezia of ten to twenty years' luscs have a greater proponder- standing entirely relieved by os- lionated cord and tube is dorsally cise, or to loss of tone in the ance of synapses in the nervous pla-ced instead of anterior to the abdominal muscles. teopathic treatment and dilation system and are markedly affected of contractured sphincter ani. pharynx and digestive tube. Me- The treatment more or less It by strychnine which lowers syn- is my considered judgment that tamerism is present in the worm suggests itself. Correction of aptic resistance and facilitates and all vertebrata, including the spinal lesions is of primary im- more han half of all cases of so- response to any stimulation of called constitpation is of this human, exemplified by one me- portance. Postural stresses which exogenous or endogenous origin. tarnmere and two nerves, one pass- may factor these lesions must be type. Many of these people use In mammals under the influ- physics and laxatives. Why up- ing to the dermatome, to myo- discovered and corrected. Lesions ence of Strychnine the reflex re- set twenty-five feet of bowels in tome; and to the viscera via veg- of the lower ribs may be also spone to any stimulation is vio- etative fibers. present and are important. These a vain attempt to correct a fault lent and many times fatal. In in the last one inch of the tract? lower ribs if in lesion, are usually all higher forms of nervous sys- We might continue almost in- I would not go so far as to say found depressed and held down trem development, the system re- definitely to demonstrate the al- by contractures of the quadratus that a physic is never indicated, sponds to stimuli of endogenous teration due to evolutionary lumborum muscles. but they frequently leave condi- as well as of exogenous origin changes in protoplasm, but in this Food should contain a liberal tions worse than they were prev- and consequently affects internal cursory scanning we can deter- iously. amount of roughage. Vegetables or visceral, as well as external or mine that the nervous system and with fibre such as cabbage, cel- Enemata of various sorts may somatic adjustment. vegetative portion of the nervous ery, lettuce, etc., furnish soft be used as a temporary expedi- The sponge contains no nerve system of man certainly repre- roughage, while bran, whole ent, but remember that the bowel net or receptors. The oscula sents change and adaptation, and wheat, figs, etc., furnish sharp was intended to work without open and close upon stimulation a greater degree of independence roughage. Cases, with a spastic such a crutch. If an enema is of an effector that acts by direct from the environment. Our two colon should use no sharp rough- used it should be non-irritating stimulation. nervous systems are the present age. Reasonable bulk is necessary and may be prescribed either as a The earthworm represents a and product of an inexorable and for normal bowel activity. The cleansing enema or an evacuat- greater degree of development, a long continued process of evolu- use of condiments should be very ing enema. more flexible existence that is tion that began with the purely conservative. What about mineral oil? It is less dependent on the immediate chemical aspect of the ameba and The normal well adult should relatively harmless and is of help environment and the nervous the paramoecia, and thence to the have five full tumblers of water in cases of true constipation system is characterized by seg- sensory mechanism of the sea- each day besides the fluids taken during the time required for in- mentation and centralization. anemone and the purely motor with meals. Many people do not stitution of corrective treatment. There is a pair of centrally and mechanism of the sponge, then to drink more than that much a Agar agar may be added for bulk cephalically-placed ganglia that the Earthworm, to the Amphioxus week. Constipated individuals if desired. are situated posteriorly to the and the progressively complex as much, or forms of vertebrate life. should have twice Where the cause of either true buccal cavity and a row of neu- more. we constipation or dyschezia is or- trally-placed ganglia bound to- It is upon this basis that Exercise to build tone in ab- embryological ganic, treatment should be direct- gether by a nerve cord. will visualize the dominal muscles is important. distribution of the ed according to conditions pres- There is one ganglionic seg- derivation and vigorous Setting up exercises, ent. Surgery may be indicated. ment in the earthworm for each vegetative portion of the verte- golf, horseback walking, bowling, Where the perineal body has been body segment. From each gang- brate nervous system. The riding, are all good methods. destroyed with the possible for- lion three pairs of nerves eman- B. E. L., D. 0. abdominal muscles may be atonic mation of a rectocele in associa- spinal lesions and these due to tion, it is to be restored by peri- spine THOUGHT FOR THE DAY lesions may be higher in the neorrhaphy. (6th to 12th dorsal). A. D. B., D. 0. "This learned I from the shadow of a tree, Dyschezia, it will be remem- That to and fro did sway against a wall, bered, is inability to evacuate or to adequately evacuate the fecal in 1540, during the reign of Our shadow selves, our influence, may fall mass present in the rectum and Henry VIII, a law was passed Where we ourselves can never be." pelvic colon. It is not a true in England allowing "barbers constipation, although usually re- and surgeons" the bodies of -Anna E. Hamilton. ferred to as constipation. It is tour executed criminals a year Bruce S. Wright. commonly caused by lesions of for dissection purposes. 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given to the circulation thru the (Continued from Page Two) conference, according to advice Legislative Committee Popliteal space breaking up ad- for identification have improved recently received from Dr. H. and methods for hesions found there and re:stor- synthetic manu- Willard Brown, Chairman of the facture have developed, the unit The Legislative Committee met Committee on Veterans Affairs of ing much of the motion to the in Des Moines on Sunday, No- has become a weight unit such as the American Osteopathic Associ- knee. The circulation was fol- the milligram (vitamins B1 and vember 24. The entire day was ation. devoted to a consideration of the lowed up the thigh thru the Ad- C); and- the microgram (gamma) Dr. H. D. Wright, Chairman of which is one many problems which will face ductor canal and into the Fe- millionth of a gram the Veterans Committee of this (vitamin A). the profession during the coming Society, is now engaged in at- moral Triangle where the tissue session of the legislature and spe- The study of vitamin malnutri- tempting to create favorable sup- was stretched and lifted beneath tion is rapidly assuming the sta- cific plans were adopted pertain- port of the resolution on the part ing thereto. the Inguinal ligament. Lesionis tus of vitamin therapy. Massive of the Iowa members of the na- in the Lumbar and lower Thor- dosage of vitamin D is employed Dr. S. H. Klein, Chairman of tional Rehabilitation Committee. acic regions were corrected and for treatment of certain arthri- the Committee, is now busily en- musculature adjacent thoroly re- tic conditions, vitamin K is ad- gaged in carrying out the instruc- laxed. This Applications for Membership patient was treated ministered as an antihemorrhagic tions and plans of the committee. three times a week for two in preoperative, postoperative, Much important work must be Earnest E. Light, Ellsworth. months and showed such re- and obstructive jaundice cases done before the legislature con- H. L. Cloyed, Blakesburg. markable improvement that the where a predisposition to hemor- venes. - Marion R. Hunt, Greene. treatments were cut to one a rhage exists; vitamins A and C The following are members of Dwight S. James, week. In six months time the find their uses in eye and mouth the Legislative Committee: Dr. S. Sec.-Treas. case had cleared so that it was treatments and general skin con- H. Klein, Chairman; Dr. N. A. dismissed as cured and the pa- ditions; vitamin BI may be pre- Cunningham, Secretary; Dr. J. P. tient believed that a miracle had scribed as an appetite stimulant, Schwartz, Dr. D. E. Hannan and been performed on him. treatment for nervous disorders, Dr. R. P. Westfall. Student Council This case was certainly one in and metabolic disorders. Industrial and Institutional which the formation of scar tis- The vitamins possess the re- Service With the election of new of- sue in the Popliteal space and in markable property of being rela- Dr. Paul 0. French, Chairman ficers for the year, the Student the Femoral Triangle was the tively non-toxic and may be self- of the Industrial and Institution- Council has shown a genuine in- major damming influence on the administered with little danger of al Service Committee, has just terest in constructive activities return blood. His occupation of overdosage. Their value as food successfully handled another com- in and for the college. At the twenty years ago as a profession- accessories is unquestioned as pensation claim for a member of meeting of November 14th Presi- al ball player had resulted in shown by the fact that some of the Society. The member has dent Tom Hewetson appointed a numerous injuries to his knees them are being added to manu- been paid "in full" as per his or- committee of three, Gehman, and other joints of the lower factured foods such as corn flakes, iginal statement for services ren- Johnston, and Adams, to meet extremities. Properly applied bread and milk products. Vitamin dered. with Dr. Becker in the interest osteopathic manipulative treat- deficiency in our foods is being of tfha Prirqvo .Romhlrv nrncomov m n tn -lfill 1 huma- I 1"r %IlA htalatc:! adjusted for our benefit Members of the Society need VI, ..--1 Luaty CtrOOu-ll Jly pu ,- CAll3b. Ie11nt W111 UIJD ieaK UpIU IUdDrU'Ls in mod- not be imposed upon by insurance It was felt by the Council that masses and will insure a freer ern manufacturing methods. companies writing compensation the general assemblies are of return of the blood. This case policies. Where claims are de- great importance and the Council encouraged the student so that nied in full, or in part, please is ambitious that the programs he took on two other cases not Dr. Becker's Minnesota notify the Society without delay shall be both entertaining and in- as seriouis and with excellent re- structive. Plans are underway sullt.s nn nf thPc! eascs Ih;aqrl Trin--- 1 and all possible assistance will be (Continued from Page One) rendered to you. for a special Christmas program been operated upon by a nation- on the last day of school pre- want at this time to acknowledge Board of Trustees ally known specialist and the op- ceding the holiday vacation. eration a complete failure. In with thanks the many courtesies The Board of Trustees of the A committee of three, Johnson, each of these cases the circula- of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Clark of State Society met in Des Moines, Waterbury and Woods, has also tion was restored, the soreness Northfield and Dr anand Mrs. Karl Sunday, December 8, 1940. The been appointed to consider ways and pain disappeared and the ex- Burch of St. Peter. following members were present: and means of improving the tremities became comfortable for It was a further privilege to Dr. Holcomb Jordan, Dr. S. H. parking facilities for students who the first time in many years. meet with the Minneapolis Os- Klein, Dr. Mary Golden, Dr. teopathic Clinic on drive cars. It has been decided This student has graduated. Wednesday Beryl Elliott, Dr. W. S. Edmund, evening where I had the privilege to thoroughly clear the parking He is now serving an internship Dr. H. D. Wright, Dr. J. J. Hen- of talking to a fine group, with lot available and to mark out in a hospital where, he reports, derson, Dr. R. B. Gilmour and visitors from St. Paul and other parking spaces so that the great- he is having an opportunity to Dwight S. James. nearby points. This occasion was est possible amount of utility may show what osteopathy can do. All problems now confronting be secured. This is a fine activ- rendered even more happy due the profession were considered ity and with the cooperation of to the fact that the Minneapolis and appropriate action taken, in- students who drive cars will re- Osteopathic Clinic was honoring cluding official approval of the sult in increased convenience for the 90th birthday which occurred plans of the legislative committee each. on November 25th of one of its I valued and the work which it is under- -Adams, Sec.-Treas. members-Dr. Dwight J. taking. Kenney. It was indeed an in- spiration to have the joy again Radio Committee of associating with Dr. Kenney Rock Island and Davenport os- Births who is in active practice i in his teopathic physicians are now I91st year. It was most gratify- making arrangements for public An eight pound boy, Robert i ing to find that he was mentally service broadcasts over radio sta- Badger, Jr., was born to Dr. and as keen and alert as many men tion WHBF, at Rock Island. Mrs. R. J. H. Badger of Monte- 40 years his junior. While some- Dr. George C. Boston is hand- zuma, Iowa on October 10, 1940. DR. SIMMONS IN WITH what bowed with the years, he ling this work for the Davenport A daughter, Sarah Cathrine, DR. WRIGHT is remarkably well and capable osteopathic physicians, under the was born to Dr. and Mrs. Chas. physically. He was showered direction of Dr. 0. Edwin Owen, U. Gnau of Fort Myers, Florida Dr. Wilson H. Simmons, former with a number of gifts and pre- Chairman of the Public Service on November 5, 1940. student of the Des Moines Still sented with a large, beautiful College of Osteopathy, Radio Committee of the Society. A baby daughter, Kathrine is now as- birthday cake with 90 burning sociated with Dr. Russel Louise, was born to Dr. and Mrs. M. candles. It was an occasion not Veterans Committee Wright in the Sin-O-Vac Paul Maloney, November 10, 1940, Clinic soon to be forgotten. The un- The annual Rehabilitation Con- and the Highland Des Moines, Iowa. Park Osteo- animous wish of all present was ference of the American Legion pathic Clinic, in Highland Park, that Dr. Kenney would see many will be held in Washington, D. C., Michigan. happy returns of the day. The the latter part of January. The Great minds have purposes- Following Graduation from the Minneapolis Society is justly resolution urging that the Vet- others have wishes. Little minds Des Moines Still College of Os- proud of the honor of having as eran's Administration make avail- Q~rPnmfrl n9-n ^ crrllhPrda A hr i~PA;_ ...... --- _ 1/sc 7 ^.i ...... (IilL...... iu.uu.u.u;lu UY MLi-I teopathy, Dr. Simmons served his one of its group the oldest living able the benefits of osteopathic fortunes - great minds rise internship in the Fenner Hospital, active osteopathic physician. therapy will be considered at that above them. at North Platte, Nebraska. A. D. B., D. 0. The Log Book - Link Page Previous Volume 17: 1939 Next Volume 19: 1941

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