The Osteopathic Physician

March 1911

Vol. 19, No. 3

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Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

VolUIne XIX. CHICAGO. MARCH. 1911 Number :;

The lung anaemia, if remammg any great A Chapter from Osteopathic Pathology length of time, could lower the resistance locally of the long tissue through malnutrition and thus L. von H. Gerdine, D.O., Kirksville, Mo. prepare the way for the pneumococcus if the latter happens to be pre5ent in the patient's Delivered at the February Meeting of the Chicago Osteopathic Association. throat secretions. The local malnutrition would thus serve as a "culture medium" for the germ. USE the term "Osteopathic" Pathology to in­ palpation of the bone. So much for the find­ The germ once admitted the ordinary results of dicate, by one inclusive phrase, both the ings. What is the explanation of these conditions germ action take place that is the phenomena of Jchanges anatomic and histologic to be found and their relation to the lung disease? inflammation in narrower sense such as conges­ in the ordinary medical text-books of pathology, I think that the first link in our pathologic tion followed by exudation, solidification and the together with the anatomic findings of the osteo­ chain is the "exposure" which: produces the like. path. muscular contracture5' for that cold can proc1uce In some 5uch way as this we can explain every I shall speak chiefly of that grouo of diseases link in the chain; we explain the relation of "ex­ which are more or less prominently connected posure," of the "germ" and the rest to the with thermal conditions, that is exposure to cold, osteopathic lesion. The question has often been etc.-what I may term, therefore, the "Cold" or asked whether the vaso-motor spasm could con­ "Exposure" di5eases. tinue sufficiently long to produce the marked In this group we find acute inflammations like lowering of vitality of the tissue. I think there rhinitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia (lobar is little doubt of the pos5ibility, for in migraine and broncho), acute muscular rheumatism (such we have vaso-motor spasms in aU probability as lumbago, rheumatic torticollis, etc.), "cold in -(the face becomes paUid, etc.), and the at­ the bowels," and possibly conditions like infan­ tacks may last several hours. Again, the attacks tile 5pinal paralysis and the like. of vaso-motor spasms in Raynaud'5 Disease, in In most aU of these disorders we find several which the extremity becomes cold and pallid, last things in common such as (1) acuteness of the for some time. process, (2) many if not aU being of an inflamma­ This theory explains also why not all people tory nature, and (3) aU being in 50me way more in whose throat the pneumococcus is demon­ , or less connected with cold as an etiologic factor. strated develop pneumonia, for they have not the predisp05ing local conditions in the lung. Again The ordinary pathologic changes as described d~ in the text-book I need say little of. We have, it explains why all people, who are exposed, however, certain fairly definite anatomic changes not develop the disease (they have not the pneu­ known chiefly to the osteopath whiCh will require mococcus in their throat). more detailed discussion and which will in This theory explains, too, the effect of correc­ conjunction with the "cold" factor explain, I tive therapy on the prognosis, that if it be the think, very satbfactorily the morbid changes in vaso-motor spasm with foUowing dilatation and their totality. nutritional derangement which lowers the resi5t­ To illustrate this group in detail I shall select ing power of the lung, it must necessarily take first of aU as a typical example-the common some time before the condition becomes marked. lung inflammation caUed pneumonia. According If, therefore, the anatomic lesions are corrective to the standard authorities pneumonia is usually very early we could well imagine the change does ~onnected with "exposure"; the exciting cause not become great enough in the lung for the IS the "pneumococcus"; and the morbid changes germ to establish a firm foot-hold, and hence the In the lung are briefly conjestive, followed by an process would stop 5hort. And I believe that ex­ exudation into the alveoli which 50lidifies caus­ perience demonstartes the possibility of so-called ing the so-called stage of hepatization which in aborted pneumonia. At an events we often see turn is followed by resolution. patients with initial chill and rise of temperature Concerning the above authoritative statements \dth pain in the side, etc., quickly clear up 'after we note that the exact relation of the exposure persistent treatment from the outset. to the lung disorder is not explained and no As for pneumonia so somewhat analogous con­ definite theory is ever brought forward. More­ ditions and reasonings doubtless hold for the over we find the medical authorities admitting other members of the "exposure" group of dis­ that 'something more" than the mere presence of eases. How commonly, for example, do we find the pneumococcus is necessary to produce the di5'­ patients with acute diarrhoeas and painful ten­ ~as~ since frequently in the throats of healthy der muscles in the lower part of the back, with mdlviduals (some 20 per cent), the organism ha the consequent bony displacement, and do we ~e~n found. This additional "something more" Dr. L. von H. Gerdine, of Kirksville, Mo. not regularly find that one or two treatments It IS s?ggested, is to be found in the "lowering confined to the region alone promptly stops the of re51stance" of the lung, but how to explain diarrhoea. It was a "cold in the bowels." Sim­ ~uch muscle contraction is admitted by all and easily ilarly in rhinitis and laryngitis the painfulness a lowering, for often the patient has been proved in the physiologic laboratory. ;p apparently full health until the onset of the and tenderness of muscles of the neck' are Is~ase. These problems have remained unex­ The muscular contractures, of course, would marked. Here again early corrective treatment P al11ed up to the present. cau~e the bony displacements, for that is the re­ in cervical region as all osteopaths know cuts ~hat has the osteopath to say? What are his sult of the shortening of muscles attached to hort the "cold" in the bud. ~dl11gs and how do they fit in with the "germ bones, i. e., skeletal muscle. In this connection I am please'd to notice that ~ory of pneumonia" and with the "exposure Now, remembering the close relation anatomic­ McFarland, of Philadelphia, in his recent text­ etIology" and the morbid changes in the lungs? ally, between these deranged structures, especiaUy book of Pathology mentions to plausibility of The osteopathic findingr; are chiefly muscular ribs and the sympathetic chain ganglia of vaso-motor spasms being found in connection ~d bony "lesions" (that is "abnormalities") in the upper dorsal region we can readily understand with these acute inflammations in' the no'se and e dorsal region of the spine and ribs. The how the latter's function could be disturbed. throat and hence lowering the resistence of the fl scles are found contracted and sore and pain­ This function in aU probability, certainly in part, part to the germ. u on pressure and manipulation and the bones seems to be vasoconr;trictor to the lungs. Irrita­ I have already spoken of the possibility of are .deranged in their normal relations by the ex­ tion, therefore, of the ganglia would result in infantile spinal paralysi5 being grouped under ce~~lve "pun" of the contracted muscle. At the stimulating them and hence causing vasomotor this heading, because of an of the etiologic fac­ POtnts of displacement too we find tenderness on spasm and lung anaemia. (Conunued on page ~) Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

2 The Osteopot1l.ic Physician.

Osteopathic Inventions Multiply "I have just had an opportunity to examine Special Reports on Stomach the improved Twentieth Century Treating Table NEW treating table of unique design and and while I will be pleased to see the inventor Cases Desired construction is offered to the profession. of this table prospered by the sale of it and given A We are showing herewith a view of the due credit for ingenuity and patience in working Dr. C. W. Proctor, 897 Ellicott square, Buf new Twentieth Century treating table, recently out its valuable points, my real purpose in com­ falo, N. Y., wjshes to receive reports of case perfected by Dr. J. V. McManis, of Baird, Texas, menting upon this remarkable table is to attract of constipation, stomach and intestinal in but who, for some time past, has been doing the attention of the osteopathic profession to the digestion in which a special diet was used i fact that in Doctor McManis' invention we have connection with the osteopathic treatment. the first table that has ever solved the problem These reports should be definite as to th of making operative technique easy in the lumbar character of the diet and frequency of eatin spine and lower dorsal and at the same time with the results obtained, as they aloe fo (and this is the impressive feature) to move the use of the committee on research i the lower part of the body on a fixed point in dietetics, and are to be included in a repo any direction desired just as though one held at the Chicago meeting and should be sent a the legs of the patient on his arm, but without earliest convenience. weight, and could direct the motion at will. Some operators neglect the lumbar region as they have not the strength to use the lower part Further Explanation of Case of of the body and extremities in leverage, others contrive various means to make the movement Cerebral Spinal Meningitis they desire possible; but as long as we have E. R. Proctor, D.O., Chicago. operating tables in osteopathic offices or until we become skillful like the Old Doctor and make AM glad Dr. Harris wrote a criticism 0 the spinal adjustments as he does with patient the treatment of the case of cerebr standing against wal1, sitting. or on their knees, I spinal meningitis, giving his views 0 we will have need of just such a table as this the case, and I will explain a little more full Universal Joint affair. I quite agree that in most cases of fever "Its notable points are these: First the Uni­ little or no food is given until the syste versal Joint permits mor·e easily than any other has had a chance to eliminate, and the feve table I have ever seen the side to side move­ been broken. ment common to other tables and in addition In regard to the case reported: First-The child had the terrific inflamma up and pown motion and a complete (or not as tion of brain and spinal cord, and had n desired) circular motion. treatment for several months, thence the con "Second: Spring tension adj ustment is easily stipation. made, according to the weight of patient. Third: Second-When I was called the inflamma the friction clutch produces instantaneous fixation tion of brain and spinal cord was so grea of the movable section at any level desired. Thus also the spasms so intense that there wa it is possible to stretch or compress certain no peristaltic motion or action; therefore, th Dr. J. V. McManis, of Baird, Texas. groups of tissues and at the same time make treatments could not make the fil1ed inte lateral motion if indicated. Fourth: the leg hook tines move off their contents. special work at Kirksville. Judging from letters for operator guides if desired, the spring mo­ The enemas given by Dr. Landis had give we have seen written by members of the faculty tion of the movable section while hands are free no results, then the oil was given which gav at the A. S. 0., this invention of Dr. McManis for adjustment or fixation of point. Fifth: trac- results. The food given was prr,tos Protos is a vegetable flour, and when pro erl)' boiled in water has a splendid action 0 the digestive tract, and seems to bathe th stomach and assist the bowels in emptyin

View of Twentieth Century Treating Table.

seems to have carried the institution by storm. tion or approximation of spine by body weight We have seen so many strong endorsements of of patient, using a simple screw for the movable this table that we expect later, as stated in a section in the direction desired. All the above previous issue, to publish a detailed description features are to make spinal adjustment more of its construction. easily accomplished. Sixth: gynecological features It seems to be the consensus of opinion that complete. Seventh: a traction device which goes this table will save an immense amount of labor with table for extreme cases. . and will render easy of accomplishment some "I am much impressed with the professional ap­ treatments that have heretofore not only been ex­ pearance of the table; but best of all it saves, Dr. G. V. Webster, of Carthage, N. Y., Who Has J trem~ly Issued a Compilation of Articles on' Osteopathy difficult, but also very exhausting. without doubt, the back of the operator and Under the Title "Concerning Oste­ In commenting somewhat fully on this table, makes possible lumbar apd even dorsal adjust­ opathy," a Review of Which Dr. F. E. Moore, says: ment by an operator not overly robust." Appears in This Issue. Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

71Je O5teoptrtflic Physician. 3 out their content. In this case it was made children, and had average success, but this the second queer piece for an osteopathic jour­ very thin, so as to be taken in a nursing case is different from the average case of nal. b~tl~ . auto toxemia. After a while I found out what one of its illus­ Protos does not ferment or decay, there­ Dr. Harris speaks of manipulation failing trated editors was, "the world's greatest authority fore could not do any harm if not digested. in this case, but I am convinced that it was on the theory and practice of O,teopathic Medi­ The whey was given for its action on the the manipulative treatment with the diet, ice cine," and I sighed to think how the old Doctor liver and bowels, packs, hot applications and nursing that saved ha~-as usual with great reformers-lived in I find' different cases and different condi­ the little patient's life. vam. tions yield differently. Osteopathic treatment I believe in osteopathic treatment first, last Of course, I don't know much about literature did not fail in this case. The patient's bowels and all the time, but think oil helped us in and don't read much, so I asked my woman D. O. were as normal as the average case, but it this case. . friend the next time I saw her: took some time to build or assist nature to Vve shall be glad to see Dr. Harris at the "Who is the greatest osteopath living or dead?" restore the nerve cells and tissues so that the A. O. A. convention and we will give him a "Why, the old, Doctor, of course," she said. digestive organs could do their work. . four days' osteopathic program, and one of "What a foolish question." I have treated a great many babies and the best times of his life. Then I showed her this piece and asked what she thought and she just laughed and said: "What has he done to make the world say so?" Says I: "Give it up, but from all I can learn Doc Pessimist Had Turned Optimist Until He he is strong on the 'theory' and 'medicine' part of the claim." "Osteopathic medicine"-Gee! but that word Had Sciatica and Later Read a Little Book medicine dies hard! (He wrote this letter to the Editor, all right, but antidote in poisoning cases by any person what­ Well, I must close-but I do so feeling that un­ forgot to sign his lui-me.) soever, be he pill doctor or plumber: so it nar­ less we draw the line somewhere very soon we rows down to anesthetics. Of that I have heard can strike out the first word of the unholy combi­ ELL, of all horned cattle, deliver me from that even the omnipotent M. D. does not always nation and rest on the "medicine." sciatica-which I have enjoyed for some administer but calls upon some highly specialized W time back. As I am so far from any practitioner. There, that settles that. other D. O. and was took so bad I called in But further on he says the system does very The Substance of Osteopathy 'Doc" Pillson and for six mortal weeks the things well as an office specialty, but has certain limita­ he done to me was a plenty. Pills and electricity tions in the general practice of acute diseases. Carl P. McConnell, D. 0" Chicago. and bake-oven and plasters and hypodermic and That gets me and I am constrained to say that more pills and blisters and vibration and cupping R. STILL tells us you can call the dis­ the limitations of the feller who says that are covery of osteopathy either purely acci­ and then pills to get the uric acid out of my the factors when it comes to treating acute blood until I could stand it no longer: so I had D dental or philosophical. Probably like cases or else he has never had any experience. many great discoveries the very beg-inning of 'em 'phone to the city for an o,teopath. He My mind went back to my own case and how looked, and grinning, said, "Want me to yank osteopathy was accidental but the development, "Doc" Pillson struggled and I submitted for the philosophy, was far from accidental. The in­ out that uric acid in 30 seconds"? and he done it, week, and how that Frisco osteopath yanked all too, by setting my innominate. ception of homeopathy. for example, was acci­ the uric acid out of my system in 30 seconds. It dental but the development of the homeopathic My pain was gone, but it took two weeks to also went back to the tonsilitis and bronchitis and get over the highly scientific medical treatment diphtheria and pneumonia cases I-a has-been principle to the point of a so-called school 0 f I had enjoyed, so while convalescing I got hold medicine was not accidental. book and life insurance agent-had fixed .up in The history of medicine is replete with instances of a Chicago magazine which seemed to be the from one to four treatments; and cystiti~ and organ of some mutual admiration society, al­ so-called appendicitis and malaria-my gracious! of discoveries, accidental or otherwise, that have though the folks who had things printed into it I get enthusiastic as I think of 'em. Nix! 'when revolutionized to a greater or less extent the had D. O. after their names, but that was about drug treatment shows 100 per cent cures in some practice of medicine. And curiously enough many as far as the osteopathic part went-sort of length of time on any of these cases I'll think it of them have been at first most severely criticised handle to their name and them authors were over. Really; the idea with me was not so much and tabooed by the self-termed "regular" school. sure great on their alphabetical appendages. Well, having such claims made for pills but to see it Today the situation is somewhat different, even the name of this magazine was "The H ealtil even in a so-called o,teopathic journal. within the last decade, for the sum total of knowl­ Bulletin and Journal of the Amalgamated S0­ Another thing bears down on his sensitive edge that bears upon the medical sciences encom­ ciety of Self-hat/oded Boquets," or some such short soul and that is how osteopathy is not so re­ passes the field at most the points in a general title, Since the convention I have been pretty spectable as ladling out dope--at any rate he does way, although there is much detail and relative warm on the loyalty side of our great science, not mingle among the bong tong with the same' proportions to be determined. so when I began to read from this copy of "The easy, care-free nonchalance of the boy with the Osteopathy is by far the most consistent school H. B. and J. of A. S. of S. H. B'." it was not pill case. . that has .been evolved. It has never been simply long before I got pretty mad and I made up my Well, mebby I don't know, for I belong to a school of protest or one of negative attain­ mind that someone ought to speak right out in three lodges here, and my wife goes to all· the ments. Quite to the contrary it is one of positive meeting and a, a new and highly enthusiastic missionary teas; but I do know it is better to assertions and significances. It is a school of member of the professional societies, I shall take go through a life of few bouquets and fewer positive and consistent principles; a school that my pen in hand and, although I have only D.O., cures but without having added to ,the great has added to the SU111 total of knowledge. Osteop­ which I can really use, I'll see if it is not big and increasing army of dope fiends. athy is inclusive of much new material bearing enough to chase a lot of these M. D., P. G., L. 1. Well, ingestion, digestion and assimilation by upon -etiology, pathology, diagnosis, prognosis and M., W. c., F. R. S. ]a., N. G., L. S. R. T., etc., the big allopath of the infant osteopathy is not therapy. And with it all it has given modern off our sacred enclosure. far off when such rubbish i, openly taught and medicine fundamental principles of no small im­ Speaking about them letter handles, I got hold printed. portance which embraces much heretofore frag­ of a book not long ago which interested me so But to proceed. Another piece was by a fel­ mentary knowledge. Allopathy has always been much that I looked to see who wrote it and it ler with M. G. after his name and when I had a practice of disjointed methods; much that is was Herbert Spencer, and that was all he put read it I just knew the printer had got one of good, but more worse than useless. Homeopathy down, yet I am told he was quite some man. them letters wrong and it would be an easy has been consistent so far as teaching is con­ Thinking still farther I found that Charles Dar­ mistake, as it is the next one to it. cerned, but at best from a characteristic point it win and Thomas Henry Huxley all got along He went on to show what a weak-minded bunch touches but a small part of the field of medicine­ without the decorations, yet their book can be we were because we practiced the kind of osteop­ symptom interpretation and drug therapy. found in most any of Andy Carnegie's libraries. athy-same like old Dr. Still invented. He has The 0 teopathy of today has an evolutionary sig­ This is just to show you that a caudal appendage not heard that the "Old Doctor" is ,till living, nificance, a developmental force, Like all great may be long and heavy enough to lift a feller because he says, "the major part of his work and far reaching discoveries it has not sprung- full clean off the earth and float him around in ended years ago." Think of that, my brethren. fledged from an inspiration or an accidental hap­ space far remote from cheaper mind, who have Also, "many osteopaths have stopped where Still pening; such is not the way of great forces or not acquired the alphabet. was a quarter of a century ago." Say-if I could movements. Evolution signifies slow and gradual Well, to resume, one of those pieces was about be where that old man was '25 years ago, I'd be development, whether in the intellectual or moral why osteopaths should not stand alone because content, and be, as this M. G. further says', world or in the physical. Scientific principles of McConnel had said in the A. O. A. Journal that "happy in their own conceit and it is hardly in really great significances that are far reaching they not only cottld but should. This feller went my wish to disturb them." Suffering cats! con­ in their effects upon human welfare can not be on to show how no osteopath could get along ceit-well, who has got it? developed and weighed and proportioned all at without drugs, especially antiseptics, antidotes, Over on the next page I found out what it was once and their forces for good immediately set in and anesthetics. It struck me I knew of no law all about. It seems this feller is a Swe'dish full action. Such -is not the way of the world; which prevents the use of soap, and common gymnast, and, like eV,eryone else who uses his ours is a painful growth. As Dr. Still has said law not only admits but commands the use of an fore paws he thinks it is osteopathy. This was we know nothing of God' and very little of his Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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with others been factors in both preventing a rapid development of the healing art and in undermin. ing the faith of the public in physicians generally. It seems to me that in a broad sense the sub­ stance of osteopathy is but an expression, a cor­ FIRM BUT FLEXIBLE rection, a readjustment of economic principles under a new form-really an evolutionary develop­ ment. Like, in a sense, a religious ·and socia movement are manifestatIOns of unsatisfied re­ quirements; even applied science comes under the same category for exact knowledge at best is very fragmentary and requires continuous addition and revisions to keep pace with demands-in other words with progress. Osteopathy is no exceptio to the rule. In fact it is part and parcel of th continuous movement, of life. And, consequently, in just so far as we realize our position and rela­ tion to humanity and to knowledge will we be a living and positive force. Our position will continue to be a critical one and all work amount to naught until in sufficient numbers we realize to the full that in order to stamp the osteopathic hall-mark indelibly on pos­ terity we must not only know osteopathy but prac­ tice osteopathy and carefully guide and nurse our present public and scientific prestige. A number are already courting osteopathic suicide by at­ tempting the impossible-trying to harmonize the different factors of a hodge-podge therapy. Funda­ mentally this is an incompatible and can be noth­ ing else than a perverted or retrograde drag. Osteopathy recognizes that body disorders fol­ low laws that are natural to thl! perverted state. So-called misdirected forces and diseased condi­ tions (manifestations) follow unerringly the laws of any and every particular principle. Likewise the material body as a whole is a manifestation of Pront Vi.w Applianc< No. J. Back View Appliance No.2. some principle. It is the work of the osteopath to realize this and harmonize tissue with tissue Every Osteopath knows how im­ prove of unusual interest to you, also our and organ with organ and the individual with his portant it is to keep the spinal column in Measurement Blanks. Special Terms environment in so far as possible. Growth, self' perfect adjustment after each treatment. to Osteopaths. repair and self-recuperation likewise follow defi­ nite laws; these are all sufficient for health. Dis­ The SH£LDOII APPLIAIIO£ Dr. O. L. NeIBon, Osteopathist, 19-21 CIty Bank Building, Logansport, Ind. order of the mechanism is disease and herein does this Pe,.fectly_ Philo-Burt Mfg. Co.. Jamestown, N. Y. the osteopath is commonly able to rise above na­ Gentlemcn;-I enclose my check for amount of your enclosed bill. which please receipt and return, ture and reshape the body and control its forces. Its use wilI:add So per cent to his Your appliance has given excellent satisfaction. The development of our school to a point of beinlr just what WBS needed in this case. . success with not only women and chil­ Respectfully yours. assured permanency is conditioned on the evolu­ dren, but with men. C. L. NELSON, D. O. tion of both our science and society. But promul­ Bellingham, Wash. gating flabby principles or praticing. irrelevant The Sheldon Appliance is made to Philo-Burt Mfg. Co., Jamestown, N. Y, Deur Sirs:-I am pleased to Bay that I have used methods will not accomplish anything. order only, and after the most careful your Appliance in both 1at,eral and posterior spinal measurements made by yourself. Is curvature and the results have been very satisfactory, Wishing you every success, I am, absolutely firm and offers a perfect Very truly yours, Attack on Osteopathic Law in North support while, at the same time, it is GEO. E. FOSTER,D.O. Portland, Oregon. flexible and gives perfectly to every nor­ The Philo-Burt Mfg. Co., Jamestewn, N. Y. Dakota is Defeated Gentlemen:-I have uSbd several of yonr No. I AI>· mal movement of the body. Easy and plinnces with the best of success. They give a perfect The attempt of the M. D.'s in North Dakota to pleasant to wear, causes' no chafing or support to the spine and back and in my experience I render practically null and void the state osteopa­ find they are a great aid to the work of the Osteopath thic law by enacting a new medical law, with pro­ sweating, is 100 years in advance of the practitioner in treatment of spinal deformities. I take pleasure in recommending these Appliances from my visions' prejudicial to osteopathy, has been de­ usual plaster, leather, and other jackets personal experience and knowledge of them, and also your company. for I have found you perfectly rel1able feated. We will be very happy to send to you and courteous in my dealingll with you, They put up a terrific and sustained fight, but, Very cordially yours, our full literature, knowing that it will C. W CUTLER, Ph. D., D. O. notwithstanding all their efforts, they were unable to get their new measure passed until they had stricken out those clauses which restricted the The Philo- Burt Wlanu'acturing Co., rights of osteopaths, with the exception of the 141 3nd STREET, .JAMESTOWN, NEW YORk. right to practice major surgery. That part of the bill which contains the words "engaging in the administration of massage, osteopathy or similar manual treatment when not representing himself works. Thus tradition, experience and knowl­ well. This is the central or pivotal point of osteop­ as, or assuming the title of doctor, physician or edge all combined represents so little real attain­ athic positiveness, containing the individualistic surgeon; provided such person does not profess ment (facts) that the words of the poet "all dis­ factors, etiologically, pathologically and therapeu­ or hold himself out to, not administer or prescribe cord, harmony not understood" seem significant. tically, that furnish the fixed nidus of a real school drugs or perform surgery with the use of instru But after all the discord whether of a religious, of medicine. ments," was changed to read, "Nothing in this act social or scientific character comes through our Intimately associated with the above and in- shall be construed to prohibit any person qualified own misunderstanding and misinterpretation of . herently part and parcel of the practice of the under Chapter 172 of the laws of 1909, from en­ natural and higher laws and in a final analysis healing art is the present day knowledge of surgi­ gaging in the practice of osteopathy, provide is representative of our ignorance. cal 'principles, of hygienic principles, of sanitary such person does not profess or hold himself ou The forces that make osteopathy significant may practice, of dietetic facts, of nursing~all of which to, not administer or prescribe drugs or perfor be resolved into positive and negative ones.. The goes to clothe the system or practice of osteopathy surgery. except minor surgery." The entire clause first, positive is the force that has added real and round it into a school of medicine. defined in the term "Osteopathy" was also stricken and positive knowledge to the medical field. for The negative force of osteopathic importance out, so that as passed, osteopathy is exempted example, the osteo.pathic lesion, which through its has been the short comings of the older schools. from the provisions of the law with the exceptions many sided relation to body economy alone may The loss of faith in drugs, the disregard of na­ of the clause pertaining to the practice of major through its correct interpretation mean not only ture's ways, the physician's presumptiousness, the surgery. amelioration or cure of disease but prevention as apparent indifference of the patient's welfare have A slight amendment to the osteopathic law was Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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passed, providing that those r~sidents in and prac­ regulate them, seems to grieve and agitate the ticing in the state under Section 323 of the codes M. Do's of North Dakota. The letter of the legis­ of North Dakota for 1905, may receive a license lative committee is as follows: [ilycoThYJll-oline without having to pass the state board examin~­ "lJear voctor; ''1 hrough some unexplainable tion, provided the bo~rd is satisfied as to the good method the enclosed bill passed both the House character of the applIcant. and Senate during the rush of the closing hours .A bill introduced by the Naturopaths, which of the legislature and will become a law unless would have put all irregulars on the same basis the governor can be induced to veto it. It was as the drug doctors and the osteopaths was killed. introduced, no doubt, by friends of Christian Commenting on the situation, Dr. Orr Sanders, scientists or other irregular practitioners who of Grand Forks, says: were attempting all through the session to pass .legislation . in their behalf. If this bill becomes "I am enclosing you herewith a copy of the a law, it will mean that surgery will be prac­ Medical Bill as finally passed and signed by the tically outlawed in this state. governor. The only concession we made was "No physician or surgeon .can put in writing that of major surgery. There are really none of beforehand the exact situation and conditions he the members of our profession in this state prac­ ma'y meet during the course of an operation. ticing maj or surgery, and this was an argument Congenital anomalies, varied, unexpected compli­ CATARRIIAL the M. Do's used against us to bring about this cations in the course of a disease, and many other result. One good feat'ure of this bill is that it causes often makes it impossible for any human eliminates all of the fakes and quacks, a good being to state in writing beforehand, what should CONDIIIONS many of whom have been practicing in this sta.te. and must oftentimes be done, in the interest of I enclose you a copy of a bill they introduced, but the patient asleep under an anesthetic. The were not successful in having it passed. Had this greatest surgeons of the time are the strongest N1\.S:.\.L /TlfR01\.T gone through, it would have practically put them advocates of exploratory operations in doubtful ] NTESTINJ\L on the same footing as "Medics" and osteopaths. cases, the operation proper to be decided upon Considering the fact that there are about a only after an abdomen, for example, is opened STOMACH~ RECTAL dozen osteopaths and 600 "Medics" in the state, and explored. p~UrER.o-VAGINl\.L I suppose we came out very lucky. From dis­ "The proposition that a disinterested physician tricts where we have practicing osteopaths, the should pass his opinion in writing is preposterous, members supported us unanimously; it was only ridiculous, and an injustice .to a patient. This KRESS &. OWE~ CO~ from localities where osteopathy is not known and disinterested physician would, in many cases, be where the "Medics" are strong that we met oppo­ a far less competent diagnostician and less ex­ 210 fulton .st..~ewYork. sition. They put up a savage fight against us, but perienced in surgery than the surgeon in charge you see the results. of the case. In many instances, he would be any­ We wish to thank you very cordially for the thing but fair and perhaps for selfish and envious assistance you gave us in advice, literature, etc., motives in respect to the surgeon in charge, ad­ and assure you it was appreciated. Fraternally, vise against the operation in question. Under Orr Sanders. D. O. these conditions the patient in question would .suffer, or be obliged to go out of the state for treatment. . The Pacific "To put it in writing for public ins~ection, the Tables Turned on M. D.'s in North diagnosis and reason for operations done be<'ause College of Dakota of private and venereal diseases might subject the surgeon to liability at the hands of, the HE M. D.'s of North Dakota are experienc­ patient. . "The necessity for sending pathological speci­ Osteopathy ing a dose of their own medicine. They (INCORPORATED) T have been making a very severe fight on the mens to the state board of health would cripple rights and privileges of osteopaths, and now those men who have their own laboratories and LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA someone has introduced a measure, which has are skilled and equipped to do their own Member of Associated Cotleges of Osteopathy. passed both Houses and which is up to the gov­ pathological work. Established 1896. ernor for signature, which will greatly restrict "Now we ask yOU to write or wire at. once and limit the practice of surgery. The joke of it to Governor John Burke and ask him to veto TUREE YEARS' COURSE of STUDY is, too, that the M. D.'s never got wind of it this bill. We have reason to think he will do This college has long stood for thorough so if you act at once." until the measure had gotten through both Houses and practical professional training. It and was only lacking the signature of the gover­ (Signed) The Legislative Committee of the nor to become law. Their state legislative com­ State Medical Association. asks the favorable consideration of such mittee immediately got busy, and the governor is men and women as' wish to base their prac­ being bombarded with provisions asking him to tice of Osteopathy upon a thoroughly veto the bill. The sections of the bill which are scientific foundation. causing the excitement are as follows: Dieting and Fasting Important Sec. 5. No major operation shall be performed Therapeutic Aids Thirty Instructors and Lecturers. on any patient in any licensed hospital, except in Corwin Howell, D.O., Vineland, N. Well Equipped Chemical, Physiological, Histological, an emergency, until the attending physician or sur­ J. J. Bacteriological and Anatomical Laboratories. g~on has filed with the superintendent of the hos­ HAVE followed with a good deal of inter­ fHtal a statement giving the reasons and patholog­ Clinical Advantages Unsurpassed. est the discussion between Dr. A. Still Craig Work throughout based upon Laboratory Methods. Ical conditions that render the operation neces­ I and other osteopaths which has recently s~ry. This statement must also be approved and appeared in THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. As Faculty composed of Specialists in their several lines Signed by an independent qualified physician, not an osteopath who has been in the practice for who have had Wide Experience in Teaching. to be in any way a financial beneficiary from the over ten years, I want to rise and say amen to Excellent Opportunities are offered for Post Graduate operation. . all that Dr. Craig has to say. It has becn my Work. Sec. 6. Where a major operation is for the re­ pleasure and privilege to become acquainted For Catalogue or Further Information Address moval of a diseased organ or tissue, the superin­ with a great many osteopaths in all parts of tendent of the hospital must preserve a specimen the United States, both east and west, and of the diseased tissue in such manner as the direc­ with most of the osteopaths of· Canada and c. A.Whiting, Se. D., D.O. t~r of the state public health laboratory may England and I want to say that my experience Chairman of the FaCUlty d!rect, and forward the same with the clinical has been about the same as that of Dr. Craig, Daly St. and Mission Road, LOS ANGELES, CAL, flstory to the director of the state public health when he says: "Here, unaffected by the fire aboratory, within one week after the operation. and enthusiasm of conventions, many of them The director of the public health laboratory shall and a good proportion of these our most suc­ examine such tissue and make such report as he cessful practitioners, have unburdened them­ have that they have not. Graduates of the deems necessary, which report shall be made to selves to me. I believe that a large majcrity A. S. O. think that the earlier men only se­ and kept on file at the hospital. of those practicing have a feeling of deficiency cured that same something; while the earlier The allopaths are never averse to taking a which is abnormal. Gradtiates of other schools, men take the P. G. course to find it. I believe ha~d in regulating any system of therapeutics while loyal to their colleges. think that there this is responsible for our perennial medical which does not agree with their own, but that mus.t be something, an indescribable some­ education agitation. Until recently I have in­ anvone should have the temerity to attempt to thing, that the graduates of the parent school tended at some time to take the course myself." Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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Regarding the tendency of osteopaths to take treatment, his blood pressure was 250 M. M. and Regarding a National Bureau of ~ ~ourse in. ~edical colleges I want to say that his urine was loaded with urates. I ordered ~t IS my opmlOn that these tendencies are grow­ him to eliminate aIi protein from his diet and Health Ing and as a member of the Board of Directors eat only two meals a day, lunch and dinner. In of an osteopathic college (Philadelphia College less than two weeks his blood pressure dropped D. C. Farnham, D. O. of. Osteopathy) I believe that the only way that down to 220 and the terrible feeling of de­ (In the Western Osteopath.) thIs tendency can be stopped will be for the col­ pression had disappeared and the throbbing in PEAKING of the proposed National Bureau lege to grant the degree of M. D, Why should the top of his head had gone, his speech had of Health, Dr. Wm. H. Welsh, president of' they not do this? Our colleges are giving a cleared up and his walking was much improved. S the American Medical Association, says: four years' course. Our students take the same There is no scientific way in which blood "I would simply like to throw out the sugges­ course of study or practically the same as the pressure can be reduced except by thinning the tion that it may be that the Federal Government medical students take. In a great many states blood and there is no scientific way in which this can exercise larger powers in this matter than is they have to take the same examinations. If can be done except by eliminating the protied . generally supposed to be the case and would not the state requires the same of them why should matter from the diet. Why then should we not look upon the prevailing impression that those they not be given the same privileges as the medi­ make use of fasting in our treatment? I have powers are so very restricted as to the final cal students? Take the students of New York tried the no breakfast plan personally for the determination of the question." state at the present time for instance, our men past eight months and know that I feel better Discussing the same matter, Prof. Irving Fisher, have to have the same qualifications as a medical and am in better condition both physically and chairman of the Committee of One Hundred, stu.dent a1?d yet they are not allowed to open a mentally than I have been for years. writes: bOIl or gIve a dose of ca'stor oil if they want What Dr. Craig has to say in regard to coffee, "We believe that it is not possible to overcome to, and if a patient dies on their hands they are tobacco and alcohol should meet with hearty the opposition unless a campaign fund of from not allowed to issue a death certificate. If the approval from all osteopaths. I have contended twenty to twenty-five thousand dollars can be pr~ctitioners there had the degree of M. D. al1 for several years that no conscientious osteopath raised at once. This will be used for printing, t~I.S would be changed. They could go on prac­ should use coffee, tea, tobacco or alcohol. These stationery, telegrams, etc., the effect of which tiCIng o~teopathy as the:\:, have been without any are all drugs and we cannot consistantly use will be that Congressmen will not dare to dis­ molestatIOn by the medIcal profession. them. please their constituents by opposing President I remember very well the advise given me by I remember speaking to Dr. Hardin, of Atlanta, Taft's program. It will be used to reach our Ga., about these very things at the National Con­ American Health League, which contains many one of the most successful and conscientious thous'and health enthusiasts; to start up our Au­ osteopaths it has ever been my pleasure to know, vention at Norfolk and tried to get him to offer a resolution putting the National Convention on thors' League of one thousand health writers; upon mv entering practice some years ago. Said to stimulate our Press Council of one hundred he, "Why don't you go to St. Louis' and take a record in favor of National prohibition or local leading editors, and to supply them and the mem­ two years' course in medicine. There is a col­ option. I believed then and I still believe that bers generally with ammunition in the way of lege there that will give you the M. D. degree in such a resolution would put us in an enviable literature; also to reach the labor organization, two years, now that you have your D. O. degree, position before the public, as no other school and the Grange and all our al1ies." then go and settle down somewhere and practice of medicine has taken this advanced position. (More than double this amount has already as a physician. Give people osteopathic treat­ I hope the osteopaths will read the books re­ been raised; and a systematic assessment has ment, and if they know that you are an M. D. ferred to by Dr. Craig and also "Vitality Fasting been levied upon the members of the A. M. A. very f~w will want anything else as people are and utrition" by Carrington, "Auto Intoxication" in every community.) very tired of drugs." My ten years' experience by Combe, and "No Breakfast Plan" by Dewey. The above statements furnish food for much has proven to me that his advise was good. If These are all ,up-to-date works and no osteo­ thought, and constitute cause for grave apprehen­ people know.that you have the right to give drugs path should 'be without them, Finally I want to sion among lovers of liberty and a fair deal; and or opera.te If you want to, their confidence in say all honor to Dr. Craig for the manly stand from such and like statements, taken in conr.ec­ your adVIse not to take drugs is greatly increased he has taken and may his tribe increase. tion with the activity of the allopathic practi­ a!l~ I know that my power for good as a phy­ tioners in social and political matters, we find sIcIan would have been greatly enhanced if I goo'd cause (to say nothing of the inherent value had had this ability. ot that I would have used A Musical Comedy Star. of the methods of healing involved), for the d.r1!gs, perhaps any more than I have, but a phy­ "! must have the center of the stage every minute present movement of great psychological import slcI~n of the time." throughout this whole United States as ,well s power for good depends largely upon the "WeB, I s'pose it can he did," sighed the manager. patient's confidence and faith in him. "We'B hire some beefy chorus girls and let 'em form as in other countries. Further on in the same issue (November) Dr a ring around you while you change YOll'r gowns."­ In every field of activity there seems to be a ~raig s~ys, "I ~elieve that the greatest era eve; Washington Herald. definite insurgent movement, and wherever such ~s dawmng. Wlt~ political and social revolution, It. seems too rapId to be called evolution, there wIll also be a therapeutic revolution. Why not have ~steopathy on the daylight side of the ball when ~t .reyILLINOIS weeks than any drugs or anything else could have done in months of treatment. Seventeen tables have been purchased by the Infirmary Department of the Los Angeles College Another c~se, that of a man, ag-e sixty who had of Osteopathy and members of the faculty. had two s1lght apoplectic ;;trokes applied for Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO 7 ha, developed, we are sure to find a stand-pat will open such avenues for the oppression and in­ person crossing the Pacitic on a tramport to or l' ultra-conservative element which generally terference with personal freedom, as well as for from the Philippines to be vaccinated no matter °epresents the faction in authority or holding the plain, ordinary graft, as may well give cause for how often they may so travel, or how recently ~ower in their hands. alarm. they have been vaccinated, and this ,applies to all, We find, this conditi~n, in law, theology, bu.si­ It is needless to argue that only national health whether in Goyernment service or not. ness politics, and medlcme, and among the m~ matters will be affected, although that means a A state or community that failed to approxi­ great deal, as there are about 7,000 phy~icians or mate the standard indicated by a national health surgent factors in the field of medicine there is one that may be called the progressive--in fact, assistants in the service of the Government of bureau might, and undoubtedly would be discrim­ progressive and o,teopathic are almost synony- the United States, and everyone of them of the inated against, as was done with San Francisco so-called regular faith and regular in every way some ten years ago, during the bubonic plague mOUS terms, '" "History repeats Itself, we are told. (considerable of a monopoly in itself, is it not?) scare which has ,ince been proved to be without It might be nearer the truth to say that history The tremendous moral influence of such a bu­ foundation. swings in circles, each circle rising above the reau handling as Prof. Fisher prophesie" millions Turning to another side of this question, I am former, or rather that it move!> in spirals. of government money with one thousand health reliably informed that a few members of the writers, and one hundred editors working under A. 1\1, A. own the vaccine farms which have At any rate, whenever any effort i, made to national authority and prestige, will be felt in contracts to furnish the Government with prac­ disturb the equilibrium of established condition every hamlet throughout the nation. Bulletins tically all the vaccine used by it. (Possibly that or to ruffle the placid waters of self-sufficiency, will be sent to Board of Health, Education, Su­ may have something to do with the frequency of straightway the regulars or stand-pat element pervisors, Legislators, leading citizens, on every vaccination just mentioned.) adopts the time-honored (or dishonored) tactics subject that can pos~ibly be related to health, and Suppose these farms should control the output of the past which are, first, indifference; then de­ it will not be a "close construction" of the appli­ and sale through their commanding position, etc.; rision, and then if the movement ,urvives these cation of the terms, either. suppose that tuberculin inoculation should become various phases through which it passes in devel­ But why waste words! The field of application compulsory, or practically so, with our population opment, and proyes its r!ght to exist, and shows nearing one hundred million, do you realize what virility to the pomt of bemg dangerous to the ex­ is practically limitless, for Dr. McCormick, A. M. A. national organizer, has said that practically a vast sum is concerned, at, let us say, 50 cents isting conditions, there is an attempt made to each? cru,h or destroy it. When, failing in that, an every question of municipal government is re­ lated to the health of the people. The National League for Medical Freedom, entirely new and different policy is begun-that which represents all of the in,urgent elements in of absorption, if possible, and all sorts of alluring There arises, however, a danger that I have medicine, is making an organized campaign offers are made, compromises seemingly plausible, not ,een mention of heretofore, and that is the against this un-American and un-democratic leg­ but always with the power in the hands of the interstate situation, islation, and its efforts are, I believe, not only orthodox, The Government has already proved its posi­ worthy of our support, but our interests demand Osteopathy has run the gamut of the fir!>t two, tion in this matter in regard to animals, and has that we do so, both by becoming members of the and largely of the third, and is just entering the divided the nation into districts from some of league and by using our influence among our pa­ era of the fourth, or period of attempted absorp­ which animals, especially cattle, under certain tients and friends to induce them to become mem­ tion, and I predict that our greatest battles are conditions cannot be shipped to any other section bers as well, subscribing or non-subscribing, yet to come, If you will read carefully the two or di,trict. It follows, then, that under certain either one, extracts at the beginning of this article, you will conditions the passage of citizens from one sec­ r hope that every practitioner in California will see that the ,tand-patters are thoroughly awake tion to another might become dependent on com­ give this matter earnest consideration, an'd help and have attempted a master-stroke of action, plying with the rules of this proposed bureau. to some extent at least to wage the fight against The passage of such a law as the Owen's Bill For instance, vaccination might be required; this autocratic burea,u being established, realizing means the beginning of a form of medical tyranny compulsory inoculation with some tuberculin, that osteopathy, from the very nature of the and monopoly such as the monarchies of Europe serum, etc. science, has more to lose than any other system have never attempted in modern times, and which The Government, I am informe'd, requires f!very ('If healing,

The Standard Central Needle Spine The Side Needle Spine WHICH POSITION Would YOU Recommend?

HE one at the right, or the one at 'the T left? The one at the right, of course; and yet the first position, shown in the illus- ~----j tration to the left, is necessary because of the ~~~~ position of the needle in all old style sewing machines. The New Standard Central Needle Sewing Machine is the only one that permits the operator to sit in an easy, comfortable and ...."- ___ natural position. • ...... ib=~~~'

It will require but slight investigation on your part to convince you that this is a matter of grave importance from a health viewpoint. Every physician having the health of his women patients at heart will regard it as his duty to recommend the adop­ tion of this rational, common-sense improvement in sewing machine construction. It is particularlyincumbent upon the osteopath to take cognizance of this invention as, by reason of his special training and of his system of practice, he is in a position to know and realize more than an old school physician the seriousness of the trouble that may be caused or aggravated by the twisted po­ sition commonly assumed by women when using a machine. Our experiments and investigations have proven to us conclusively that the old style family sewing machine is a constant menace to the health of the women who use it. We would like to send you literature we have prepared on this subject giving complete data in support of our contentions. THE STANDARD SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 6462 Cedar Avenue, CLEVELAND, OHIO Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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paragraph in the letter contains this sentence: Chapter from Osteopathic Pathology "The State Board of Health has had many experi­ ences with this class of would-be practitioners." (Continued from page r.) Of course, this letter was published in the public tors usually mentioned, the most constant seem to press, and so, in addition to using the money of be "exposure" and "trauma." Many writers, to The Organ of New. and Opinion for the Prole.sion the people of the state to work up agitation against b6 sure, make light of these causes also and give the osteopathic bill, they also made the hearing an up the etiology as hopeless for the present. Of excuse to get published a letter caluclated to course, everybody believes that it is a germ dis­ Published on the 15th of Every Month by throw discredit on the science of osteopathy; and ease, but here as in most other germ diseases The Osteopathic Publishing Co. yet we are told that there is nothing to fear from other factors usually come into playas I have putting the allopaths in control of a national board already illustrated in pneumonia. That is, we 191 MARKET STREET of health-that all schools and systems would be look for a predisposing cause producing a local treated fairly I lowering of resistance in the inflamed area. Chicago, III. and thus allowing the germ to establish a foot­ Henry Stanhope Bunting, A. B., M. D., D. O.~ LEGISLATIVE POT BOILS IN NEW hold. In infantile paralysis, for example, the question often arises why in epidemics all children Editor and lIifallager JERSEY. in the family do not acquire the disease, and Ralph Arnold, Ass,stant ,}Ia>lager The legislative situation is again acute in New again why one child develops the leg type, while Jersey. The local newspapers are devoting" a good another the arm type, etc., showing a different Subscription Price $1.00 a Year. deal of space to recapitulations of the new medi­ localization of the process in different individuals. cal measures and also to the attitude of the oeste­ We may here attempt to demonstrate local mal­ Advertising Rates on Application. opaths. We are up against a hard situation in nutrition and consequent lowering of resistance, this state, one reason being that the chairman of in the former case in the lumbar swelling and Entered as second-etass matter April 7th. 1903. at tI,e Post­ the Committee of Public Health, to which medical the latter the cervical swelling, and in the third office at Clticago, Illmois, under Act oj'hfarcl. 3d, 1879, bills are likely to be referred, is Dr. William E. case, perhaps in mid-dorsal where the back Ramsey, a rabid opponent of osteopathy, who has muscles remain affected. vVe should find corre­ consistently refused bills for an independent oste­ sponding anatomic lesions in the spine and back opathic board a favorable hearing or report. at the areas in question which reflexly influence ~ditori(/l However, the osteopaths of New Jersey are a the vaso-motors to the cord of that region and hard working persevering, determined cr'Owd, and hence disturb the nutrition of the part. Such raimes.s, Freedom. .tedrle55ne.5.5. they are fighting hard and hoping for the best. anatomic findings could be explained as resultants of "exposure~' factors as indeed also from local 1(~ to line. letdlip5.faD where thl')l 19i//· They are endeavoring to establish a high educa­ tm tional and qualificational standard for the practice "trauma." Frequently we find in the history of of osteopathy, and they are certainly entitled to our patients that the child has been sitting, or the consideration and support of the state legis­ lying, on some cold or damp spot, and on pal­ Vol. XIX. :v1ARCH, 1911. o. 3. pation we often find the back tender and painful, lature. demonstrating certainly muscular abnormalities. Since infantile spinal paralysis is so much in PARTIAL SUCCESS IN KANSAS. MEET AT CHICAGO IN JULY. the public eye at present, I shall add a word or We have just received word that District N.o. so concerning its prognosis and therapy. The After a square turn down in the Senate, the chief object after the acute attack is over (and Kansas Osteopathic Legislative Committee car­ 8 of the Iowa Osteopathic Association have voted this lasts a very short time only), is to repair ried their bill to the House of Representatives and to hold a special meeting in Chicago at the time damage, and re!lain as complete a recovery of by hard work and the staunch support of some of the annual convention of the American Oste­ function as possible. Now, more or less return true friends in the House, the Wheeler Bill was opathic Association. This is good. We want of function occurs in almost all cases without passed by the House in committee of the whole, more of these special meetings in Chicago. In treatment during the first few months, this being and is now up to the Senate. Dr. C. E. Hulett, fact, "the more the merrier." We suggest that due to absorption of the exudate. The absorb­ of Topeka, writes us that now that the fight has it would be a good idea for other state and dis­ tion depends, of course, upon the blood and been won in the House the M. D.'s on the Senate trict associations to plan right now for special lymph, and the more blood that is present the Medical Committee are becoming- more mellow meetings or reunions in Chicago at the time of greater the absorption. Hence, turning on the and are talking in a more amiable vein. They the National Convention, All these things will blood supply to the part is the chief indication. credit Dr. Hulett for having put 4P a great fight help to get out a big crowd, which is very impor­ This is readily done through the vaso-motors, and say that they will not oppose the bill when it tant. Everyone who attends will be more than and are all familiar with the fact of being able to comes up for passage in the Senate, so that at the repaid for the time and expense. direct blood into any part of the body desired, present writing the prospect for an independent Remember also, that the Chicago Arrangement by manipulation of the vaso-motors. Thus; if board in Kansas looks bright. This is encourag­ Committee will make special preparations for all treatment is begun early a far better recovery of ing and it proves that per'sistency pays. The situa­ such meetings that are to be held in Chicago at function should occur than would otherwise. Of tion in the Senate looked hopeless and was hope­ the time of the National Convention. All that is course, after a long time has elapsed the possibili­ less, but by tackling the House hard success was necessary is to communicate with this committee ties for such recovery is much limited. won, and sentiment in the senate so changed as and you will be well taken care of. to make the outlook today favorable. Chicago University Professor Favors Further News on Convention Rates I a Trust of Doctors A SAMPLE OF MEDICAL POLITICS. to Chicago DOCTORS' trust" was advocated by Dr. Theoretically, a State Board of Health is sup­ T a recent meeting of the Central Passen­ Charles Richmond Henderson. head of posed to be organized to look after general sani­ ger Association the roads decided to let A the department of ecclesiastical sociology tary measures, the regulation of contagious dis­ A down the bars for special convention rates of the University of Chicago, who addressed the eases, etc. It is supposed to be non-sectarian, during the summer, and will make a rate of a council on education of the American Medical non-partisan and non-political. In the hands of fare and a half for a round trip for conven­ association at the Congress hotel, Chicago. the allopaths, however, state boards have, for some tions. For several months past they have made "Free competition in each calling has its limits time past, been used as means for supporting their no rate less than regular fare. of usefulness," said Dr. Henderson. "A doctor's own particular system of therapeutics and perse­ Now, for folks to avail themselves of the spe­ trust is desirable on certain conditions. It must cuting those who attempt to defend or practice any cial rate to conventions, they must when buying admit all who are competent and honest, and must other system. An incident of how state money is ticket declare to what convention they are bound use fair means of excluding all others, and its used by the allopaths to further their own end, was and take a receipt for the fare paid to the con­ charl1'es must not be prohibitive to the poor. recently exhibited in Rhode Island. The judiciary vention point. This receipt will secure for them "Gresham's law in economics is to the effect committee of the state House of Representatives the right to a half fare returning home. that inferior money, if made legal tender, will announced a public hearing of the measure creat­ Remember! If you want to save money, you drive out superior money. A similar law holds ing a State Board of Registration in Osteopathy. must state to your ticket agent the fact that good in relation to quacks. If admitted to com­ Immediately, the Board of Health took it upon it­ you are traveling to attend a convention and petition with reputable physicians they drive the self to send special letters to all the drug doctors state the name of the convention. You must also capable men to the wall and the community suf­ throughout the state, informing them of this spe­ secure a receipt for your money. These receipts fers. cial open hearing. and urging them to take some should read for the amount paid, and also to "Those who fear to restrict the competition action in reQ'ard to it. The letter plainly showed what point and from what point, and also that of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and 'veterin­ antagonism to osteopathy and referred to it slight­ it is purchased for the purpose of attending- the arians lest they enslave the nation to a ring, should ingly. It concluded with an appeal to the physi­ Convention of the American Osteopathic Asso­ be reminded that the state gives a license to prac­ cians addressed to write to his Representative and ciation.-Dr. Joseph H. Sullivan, Chicago, Chair­ tice and can give re~sonable conditions for hold­ Senator at the earliest possible moment. One man Transportation Committee. ing the Iicense."-Chicago Tribune. Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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months. Mr. Brott came to his new duties An Editorial Pilgrimage Back to the after careful executive business training, re­ signing an important position in the internal revenue service to come to Kirksville, and the Parent College arduous business duties so long devolving upon Dr. Warren Hamilton are now being T was my pleasure to visit Kirksville last delicate surgical operations, anyone of which carried in great measure by Mr. Brott, under­ month after an absence of a couple of performed in the course of a session in the the advice of Dr. Charles E. Still and Dr. I years, and note the earmarks of progress old days would have been an event, but to­ Hamilton. He is making good in his work, on our Osteopathic Institution at the cradle day represents just the ordinary daily routine and will continue to do it. of osteopathy. Any old graduate must be of the A. S. O. and the hospital. The greatest pleasure of my visit, of course, delighted to drop in upon the class rooms and It is not too much to say that Dr. George was to make my accustomed pilgrimage up hear the professors of this day and genera­ Still through his careful work and unusual to the red brick house on the hill, and have tion giving their lectures upon their various degree of operating success with recoveries a reunion with the old doctor. I had been subjects. Also to visit the laboratories and after operation, and because of his boldness led to expect that I would find the old man see the work being done there by the classes. in undertaking any operation which he thinks rather feeble, and possibly keeping his bed, It is very evident that the standard of in­ practical and believes he can carry out, no but to my g·ratillcation the "Philosopher in struction has progressed very steadily along matter what the precedent has been in that Boots" was up and around, and as hearty and scientific lines with the passing of years at regard, has put himself well on equality with chipper as ever, actually showing no impair­ the parent school, and the institution was the Mayo Brothers, of Rochester, and visitors ments of his vigor with the passing of the never before able to do as careful, efficient whose opinions are worth while, who have years. Dr. Still was able to play the part and conscientious work as it is doing today. inspected the work of both institutions and of host, instructor and entertainer with his Of this I have not a doubt. usual happy originality, and to my surprise It was a real treat to drop into the class and delight, dismissed me at the arrival of rooms of the various professors and hear them a particular hour, saying that he was ex­ each in turn. Dr. Gerdine was making an pecting a round-up with a physician who had application of physiology to the diagnosis of been sent down to inspect the parent college. various diseases of the thorax which would He evidently wanted to save his strength and have appealed to the enthusiasm of every alertness for an encounter that would amount practitioner in our ranks could he have been to something in osteopathy, so I left the old present. His "tips" on differential diagnosis doctor under injunctions to come back and were practical and helpful in the extreme. see him at another hour when we continued Dr. George l_aughlin is one of the men in and concluded our visit. I write this to as­ our profession who has attended steadily to sure you that the old doctor is still "in the his meetings, and has moved on and upward saddle" with an "eye out" for everything that into the ranks of the authorities in his spe­ affects the welfare of osteopathy. cialty, and although we don't hear very much Later that day I was also pleased to find about Dr. George setting hips and all that him running in and out of the college and sort of thing, yet it is practIcally a weekly hospital with his usual elasticity of step and occurrence with him, and it is certain that no personal interest in those he met in the pass.. man in our profession or any other profes­ ·ing throng. He still enjoys his "quibs" and sion has attained any greater degree in this jokes as he did when we were all students at work, and few can rival him. It is a matter the parent school, and it is his delight to of great gratification to our old practitioners "shoot" a searching question at either student, to be osteopaths of the Dr. George Laughlin professor or practitioner who comes his way "stripe," that adhere strictly to their own which will give him food for thought for weeks principles of practice and develop osteopathic to come. manipulation to the point of realizing its fullest The hospital seemed to he running in full possibilities without feeing the necessity oIf bor­ capacity and the clinics were well attended. rowing from other systems. Dr. George is The dissecting rooms were well supplied ..nothing if not a "simon pure" osteopath, with material and gave every indication of and our profession ought to have scores more careful work. The physiological laboratories like him. for research on clogs and in other directions Dr. Pratt also has rare ability as a lecturer, were being enlarged and furnished with new hitting the nail of his subjects applied anatomy equipment, some special lines of work having and gynecology, squarely on the head, and al­ been arranged for under the auspices of the ways giving his students the quintessence of institution during the coming two years by valuable information attaching to the subjects t!lOse well fitted for this work. under discussion. I have had the pleasure of New Portraits of Prominent Taking it all in all everything looked more listening to very few men in my time who speak Osteopaths prosperotls, more hnsiness-like and more pro­ so logically and simply upon complex subjects and gressive at the American School of Osteopathy re.duce the gist of the subject to concrete images Dr. D. C. Farnum, of San Francisco, president of the than ever before, and this must be very grati­ With a sharp definition as Dr. Pratt. And the fact California Osteopathic Association, is one of the "live fying to everybody in the profession, not only that the students value his instruction so wires" of the profess.ion. He is a "native son," having the graduates of the parent school, but of been born at Weaverville, Cal. He followed the tradi· all schools alike. For, as no stream can highly is an evidence of the fact that he al­ tional path to prominence, starting with chores on the ways succeeds in giving them what they most farm and teaching when he was nineteen years of age. rise higher than its source, so is it true that need in the class room. For five years he was principal of the Y. M. C. A. Boys' no profession will ever rise higher in worth Dr. Emmett Hamilton was doing his usual Night School at San Francisco, and made a big success ann achievements and education than its col­ of the work. Dr. Farnum received his diploma as Doctor leges, and surely osteopathy is judged all over conscientious and thorough work in the field of Osteopathy in 1905, and held the chair of Professor of chemistry, and his admirable lecture showed of Physiology in the California College of Osteopathy the land. first by its oldest and largest in­ the patient work he has been doing for the until the great fire put the institution out of business. stitution. last decade, supplementing his work with post­ graduate courses at the big universities, and Poor Brown. always endeavoring as he does to make the the surgical work done at both, do not hesi­ "Sorry, Brown," said the docfoT, after the examina. tate to say that Dr. George Still is in every tion. HYou're in a very serious condition. I'm afraid work of tomorrow excel that of today and I'll have to operate on you." Yesterday. degree the equal of, if not the superior, of reOperate!" gasped Brown. "Why, I haven't the money Dr. Henry, one of the new additions to the Drs. Mayo. Certainly this is high praise, for operations. I'm only a poor working man." the faculty, represents another distinct gain and the whole profession should be proud uYou're insured, are you not?" t~e "Yes, but I don't get that until after I'm dead." to student body. His familiarity with his of it. "Oh, that'll be all right," said the doctor consolinglY. speCialty, which is chemistry, has made him I would like to have had time to visit the -Lippillcott's. of valuable assistance to the students, and either class rooms, but the day was well spent !!leans much for the laboratory work of the making these visits and the observations Wrong Dia.gnosis. Institution of today. noted. Exchange: Patient (looking at prescription)-Doctor/ couldn't you just as well step in at the drug store ana . Dr. George Still, as usual, was winning en­ It was also a pleasure to visit the busi­ have this filled and send me the st'uff by your office boy? Viable laurels in the field of surgery, and there ness office and have a discussion with Mr. Doctor (taking the prescription back)-I see I have hre . few busier surgeons in the country than E. C. Brott, the assistant secretary and treas­ made a mistake. Vou don't need any nerve medicine. e IS. There was a case of child-birth in the urer, who as Dr. Hamilton's assistant, has amphitheater for the benefit of the inter­ been practically in charge of the business A. O. A. National Convention, Chicago, ested classes the day' I was there, and several of the institution for the last seven or eight . July, 1911. Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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Association" and Society Convention Dr. M. E. Clark Caricatured as an Athlete. A representative of Forward, a magazine of Indian­ and Meeting Dates apolis, Indiana, called on Dr. M. E. Clark recently for Opportunities for Osteopaths an interview. He commended in the magazine as fol­ N this column will be listed the advance dates lows, showing the illustration published herewith: N this column we want to list towns that pre- I of meetings of OUf various associations, Bode· I uIf you are expecting to see a man of middle-age, sent opportunities for good osteopathic practice. ties. and state boards. If you are an officer of spectacled and grim, when you call upon Dr. M. E. any osteopathic organization, please send in the If you know of any town, or towns, in your advance dates of your regular or special meet­ state that needs an osteopath or that can sup· ings. With the proper co-operation this depart­ port more practitioners, tell u's about it. State ment will prove a valuable reference, and will briefly something of the circumstances and con­ enable osteopaths who are visiting or traveling ditions such as size, character and attitude of to arrange to be present at meetings they would the people. otherwise mis&. There are good openings for practice in Wisconsin in Boston, Mass., March 25th, regular monthly the towns of Grand Rapids, Stevens Point, Marshfield meeting of the Boston Osteopathic Society, at and Waupaca.-Dr. L. H. Noordhoff, Oshkosh, Wis. 510 Huntington Chambers. We are informed that there is a good opening for a competent osteopath in one of the inteior towns of British Chicago, July 25 to 28th, National Convention Columhla. A man is preferred to a woman. Further American Osteopathic Association; Hotel La Salle information can be secured by addressing Mrs. J. C. headquarters. . Gonpil, care Dr. R. S. Shepherd, 409-10 Eitel building, Seattle, Wash. Columbia, South CaroUna, June 11th, regular annual meeting of South CarolIna Osteopathic Newherg, Oregon, is a lively town of 2,200 inhabitants Association. which needs an osteopath. Dr. J. H. Wilkens, of Mc­ Minnville, has had a branch office there for nearly a Providence, B.. I., April 8th, regular meeting year, which he has been visiting three days a week. He of the Rhode Island State Ostc~pathlc Society. will vacate his office to any good osteopath who wishes to locate there. His home practice has increased to San Antonio, Texas, April, annual meeting of such an extent that he is in danger of breaking down the Texas Osteopathic Association. from over work. For further information address Dr. H. Wilkens, 421 D street, McMinnville, Oregon. Wenatchee, Washing1;on, April 1st, annual meet­ J. Ing of the Washington State OsteopathIc Associa­ tion. "I heard, doctor, that my friend Brown, whom you have been treating so long for liver trouble, has died Wichita, Xansas, March 25th, semi-annual meet­ of stomach trouble," said one of the physician's patients. Ing of the Southern Kansas Osteopathic Associa­ "Don't you believe all you hear," replied the doctor. tion. "When I treat a man for liver trouble, he dies of liver trouble." NorthJleld, Minn., May 2nd, regular meeting of "Well, I think the doctor is about through with me. the Southern Minnesota Osteopathic Association. Told me my ailment is practically cured." "What did you have?" Worcester, Mass., May 19th-20th, annual conven­ "Two hundred dollars, originally." tion of the New England Osteopathic Association. Clark, president of the Indiana Osteopathic Association, you'll be disappointed. Dr. Clark is past middle·age in Doctor-You certainly do look better. You must have Northfield, Minn., May lld, regular meeting. of point of experience-he was a member of the faculty at followed my advice and had a change. the Southern Minnesota Osteopathic Association. Kirksville, Mo., for eight years-but otherwise hc's 'all Patient-Yes, doctor, I have. to the young.' He's a husky young man wirh a decided Doctor-Where did you go? Clal'iuda, Iowa, October 13th, regular meeting hint of the arhlete. It would be a safe hint that appear­ Patient-I went to another physician. ances are not deoeitful and that behind the hint Dr. Clark of DistrIct 8, Iowa Osteopathic Association. has the goods. There is every indication that the patient :Nipped. gets his money's worth of osteopathy when he knocks Patient-Doctor, I am troubled with cold feet. Denver, Colorado, July 21st and 22d, semI-an­ at Dr. Clark's door. Whether that robust aid is the do you suppose caused them? nual Convention, Colorado State OsteopathIc As­ 'cause or effect' of his profession makes little difference. Doctor-Cold weather. One dollar, please.-Boston socIation. It's there." Transcript.

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1715 N. Broad Street PHILADELPHIA~ PA. Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO 7lae O5teopatfUc Physician. 11 ESSENTIAL BLOOD ELEMENTS Which all convalescents lack, have been found by [Notice to Publishers! If you have a book worth reo viewing that you want praised or blamed on its merits thousandsof the leading physicians for their patients in 'n this column, snd a copy to Dr. Ernest E. Tucker, at IJ ;8 West Thirty·fourth Street, New York City, and be sur~ he will give it th~ hC!0ks if it ?~sTevs censure. The publisher expressly dIsclaIms responsIbIlity at law for Y'e Book Reviewer's sins of omission, commission or per. mission. You've simply got to take chances with his dyspepsia.] "T"e Tr1le Significance of t"e Times is Reflcted in Its BooliS." BOVININE Concerning Osteopathy. G. V. Webster, D. .. 0.; Cruikshank and Ellsworth, Carthage, BOVININE supplies all this as no Beef Extract- can. It N. 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All the articles being re-establishes completely normal metabolism, thus assuring a short and exceedingly to the point, it is read­ quick recovery from all wasting diseases. able from cover to cover, and even the oste­ opathic physician will be sure to run across Write for Sample, also for one of our new Glass (sterilizable) Tongue Depressors selections that he had missed in the periodi­ cals. The number, size and quality of oste­ -opathic publications has attained quite some THE BOVININE COMPANY proportions, and these is abundant material at 75 West Houston St.• Ne_ York City ) band from which some one with taste may -compile excellent volumes of this kind. annual convention of the American Osteopathic Associa· Dr. Webster himself contributes chapters on tion. The next regular meeting will be held at Clarinda Dr. Louisa Burns' Experiments, Manner of the second Friday in October.-Li/lie E. Wago..er, D. a., Treatment, and The Application of Oste· Secretary. opathic Principles in which he treats of the Several Osteopaths Burned Out in 1IIlnneapoUs ·different parts of the body in a popular vein. D.O. LAND IIIn II The Syndicate Block, Minneapolis, burned out the early 01 10 part of the month and a number of osteopaths were put temporarily out of business. Fortunately, however, most 250 Meatless Menus and Recipes.-By Eugene Colorado Semi-Annual State Convention. of them had insurance. Among those who are compelled Christian and Mollie Griswold Christian. The trustees of the Colorado State Osteopathic Associa· to seek new quarters are Dr. Leslie S. Keyes, Dr. H. Eugene Christian Company, Brooklyn, N. Y.; tion have decided to hold a semi'annual state convention M. Davis, Dr. D. J. Kenney, Dr. A. G. Willits, Dr. Lily at Denver July 21st and 22d. F. Taylor, Dr. Harriett A. Nelson, Dr. Dorothy J. Stevens, $1.00. Dr. Clara T. Geirrish. The only food for the brain is thinking; the Bonon for 1913 Boston Academy of Osteopathic Ph7sicians an4 -ollly food for the muscles is work; the only food Osteopaths of Boston are suggesting that it would be for health is a proper balance of functions. The a good place for the A. O. A. convention of 1913. How Surgeons. best food for the stomach is chewing. about it? An informal meeting and dinner of the Boston Academy of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons was hcldat the Nevertheless the study of different functions Boston D. O.'s Visit Albany. Parker House, Boston, February 26th. Dr. Geo. D. 'and parts of the body must be developed by men A number of the osteopaths of Boston attended the Wheeler, president of the Academy presided. Follow· who devote special time and attention to each New York State Convention held at Albany March 4th. ing the very enjoyable dinner the meeting was turned over to a general discussion of various subjects pertain­ ·one of them. We therefore welcome the food ing to osteopathy and its welfare.. faddists. This book of Mollie Christian's sug­ Bonon March Meeting. The March meeting of the Boston Osteopathic: Society Los Angeles County Meeting. ge ts immediately the vegetarian food fad. It will be held in Huntington Chambers, Saturday evening, is a fad, however, with which the mass of At the February meeting of the Los Angeles Count,. March 18th, at eight o'clock. All out of town. D. O.'s Society, held February 20th, Dr. Reynolds E. Blight. o teopathic physicians are in sympathy and who may be visiting in the city are welcome. president of the Southern California branch of the Na· represents the thing towards which food tional League for Medical Freedom, spoke of the work reform is surely tending. The subject of foods Big Massachusetts Delegation for Chicago. of the League and its plans for the defeat of the estab­ A big delegation of the osteopaths of Massachusetts is lishment of a bureau of state medicine. He also out· is not yet reduced to a science, and mean­ being organized to attend the A. O. A. convention in lined what the league is doing for the education of the while they are helping to collect ideas Chicago in July. That sounds good! Now is the time public to impress them with the urgency for action along and data on the subject. There is, beyond dOI1bt, to get busy. Let osteopaths in other cities do likewise. this line.-C. H. Phi..ney, D. a., Secy. 'good in vegetarianism, and there is a great deal of v~l11able suggestion for dietetics in this vol­ Preparations for New Engla.nd Convention.. Proposed New llIIinnesota Law. 1.lme. Great preparations are being made for the annual con· Representative W. H. Wescott offered a bill February vention of .the New England Osteopathic Association to 26th creating a "state board of non-medical examiners," . It takes the subj ect up in a new and interest­ be held at Worcester, Mass., May 19th and 20th. Dr. which is to examine and license all who practice "drug­ tng way, and discusses the proper diet for dif­ Ernest E. Tucker, of New York City, will be one of the less systems of healing," except thOse who heal by mental ferent classes of people; as brain workers, babies, speakers. means. His bill creates a board of five examiners ap­ athletes, nursing mothers, etc. . pointed by the governor. It would replace the present Meeting of Xing County Osteopathic Association. osteopathic board, and would cover the chiropractice and One specially valuable chapter in the book tries The regular monthly meeting of the King County, other ~chools which have tried vainly in the past to get to awaken mothers to a conception of the terri­ Washington, Osteopathic Association was held February recognition.-Mi....eapolis (Mi.....) Journal. ble effects of improper feeding of children. There 21st. Dr. W. E. Waldo gave a demonstration in the are few of us who have not seen babies made technique of correcting pelvic abnormalities. Papers Southern Minnesota May Meeting. were also presented by Dr. Wimer Ford and Dr. F. J. the victims of the mother's ambition that he Feidler. A regular meeting of the Southern Minnesota Osteop' ~hould be a man, which ambition she carries out athic Association will be held May 2d at Northfield. Masonic Insurance Company Acts Without The program, as prepared, is as follows: 111 the only way she can, by giving the child Prejudice. Clinics and Demonstration. Luncheon at hotel. Busi. .a man's food. Food missionaries are needed, and At a regular meeting of t'he Milwaukee Osteopathic ness meeting. "Constipation," Dr. H. A. Rehfeld. "Prac­ among- them tl,ig volume deserves a pJrtce. Society held February 20th, the subject, "Headaches," tice in General," Dr. J. W. Hawkinson. UScientific was made the chief subject of discussion. Certain so· Diagnosis," Dr. A. McCauley, HTechnique and Demonstra­ called remedies were condemned and held responsible for tion," Dr. L. S. Keyes, "Pelvic Disturbances," Dr. Lola Solicitous. many ills which follow -in the wake of many types of D. Taylor. Dinner at hotel. General good time at Dr. . Doctor-Your wife, sir, is suffering from general func­ headaches. Taylor's residence. tIOnal derangement. .Mr. Parvenu.-I knew it. Maybe she'll give me credit Iowa District NO. 8 Meeting. Southern llIIinneBota Meeting• Wl!h knowing a few thin!,s after a while. I told her to The Iowa District No. Osteopathic Association held The annual convention of the Southern Minnesota Oste· qUlt gaddinl' around to all these swell functions or she'd a regular meeting at Red Oak, February 10th. There was opathic AS'ociation was held at Albert Lea February 'Tth. be. sick. Now she's deranged. Is she liable to be a good atetndance and a good program. It was voted The morning session was devoted to clinical work. In VIolent, Doc? to have a special meeting at Chicago at the time of the the afternoon Dr. C. M. Post, professor of anatomy at Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

12 Tfw Osteopatftic PhJ'sici4n. the Still College of Osteopathy, Des Moines, gave alec· tbe New York Osteopatbic Society marked the peni.ng and con, was caused by this action, and our osteopaths ture and demonstration of the action of the valves of the of a campaign to have appointed an osteopathic examIn­ in the town were able to get their side of tbe situatiolJ heart. In the evening Dr. Leslie S. Keyes, of Minne­ ing pbysiclan on every board of education in the country. well presented in tbe columns of tbe local paper. Dr. F. apolis, gave a public lecture on osteopathy. The meeting "Up to the present time," declared Dr. Cbas. S. Green, N. Oium bad a three·quarter column article in The Daily was considered very successful in every way. president of the society, "the examination at pupils has N ortllwestern of February 25tb, explaining tbe position included principally symptomatic conditions, vaccination, of tbe osteopathic profession in regard to tbe bills wblch llIust Have State License to "Adjust." etc. Now we aim to eliminate the main hindrance to are being introduced before the National Congress look­ education from tbe physical standpoint hy examining ing to tbe establisbment of a Federal Board of Healtb. Jefferson City, Mo., March B.-The supreme court in students for postural defects, superinduced by working Tbis is only one of the incidents tbat is occurring all an opinion today by Judge Brown sustained the state, while too young and during tbe development stage. Most over tbe country in connection with tbese national medical medical law and affirmed the sentence of the Webster of tbe deformities in adults are due to strains and over· bills. and it behooves us to keep our eyes and ears open county circuit court, which fined George Smith, a "chiro· work while young."-Brooklyn (N. Y.) Eagle. so as to offset any snap endorsements tbat tbe M. D.'s· prater," for treating diseases without a license from the may secure or endeavor to secure. atate board of health. Smith contended that he did not Masonic Xnsurance Company Acts Without Pr.. treat the sick; he simply "adjusted them." The court judice. holds such acts violations of the state law, and affirmed Boston Osteopathic Society llIeeting. the sentence of the lower court. "I recent1y had a man who bad sciatica and wbo held At tbe Fehruary meeting of the Boston Osteopathic: an accident policy in the Masonic branch of tbe Pro­ Society held Fehruary 18tb, Dr. Mary A. SmaJl spoke Bu1falo and Western New York llIeeting. tective Association of Worcester, Mass., whicb also in· on "How Far Is Consulation with Medical Physicians Or sured Odd Fellows. I cured him of tbe sciatica and, of Co·operation with Them in tbe Conduct of Cases Helpful Osteopaths of Buffalo and Western New York met course, had to fill out bis papers for bis accident in­ February 25th at the Hotel Statler to form an organiza­ to Us or Desirable" Dr. Small related a number of surance. He had had a chuple of falls whicb p~oduced instances where M. D.'s were consulted without avail in tion. A dinner was held at which there were about 30 an innominate lesion and in making out his papers I doctors present. Dr. F. C. Lincoln was made temporary her own experience, and she emphatically declared tbat made them out that way, saying that in his having the ostFopaths should call upon members of their own scbool chairman of tbe meeting and a committee WlIS D1med falls an innominate lesion was produced, which was the to make plans for tbe permanent organization and to In consultation. In an open parliament whicb followed it cause of bis sciatica, and in due time lie got hi. money. was the consensus of opinion that too many osteopaths­ nominate officers. The report will be made at a meeting I was greatly pleased that they accepted my papers witb­ on March 25th. The committee consists of Dr. P. L. in Massachusetts call men in consultation wbo are opposed' out any trouble. Put !'his company down as one that i. to their plinciples. Dr. A. H. Gleason, of Worcester, Weeger, Dr. A. S. Wiley, Dr. C. W. Proctor, Dr. For­ not prejudiced to osteopaths."-Norma" C. Howes" D.O., restel Whittemore and Dr. Irene Bissonnette. spoke on "What Are tbe Methods of Diagnosing Arteria· Gouve",eur, N. Y. sclerosis, and the Early and Ultimate Results." Dr. Nebraska osteopathic Examination. Gleason illustrated with instruments how to make blood New Jersey 8itaution is llIudcUed. pressure. Dr. Frank M. Vaughan followed along similar At a recent meeting of rbe Nebraska State Board of The efforts to SeCure osteopathic legislation in New lines. Dr. Geo. W. Goode spoke on legislative matters­ Osteopathy Seven candidates appeared for examination and and went into a, discussion of tbe present status of all were successful in passing the board and were granted Jersey has become considerably confused, owing to the activity of the irregulars in that section. They are so osteopathy in Massacbusetts and the outlook for the licenses to practice in Nebraska. This is a very credit­ future. able record. The names of those' examined are: Lester numerous and aggressive that they have perfected an organization of their own and bave drawn up a bill as Clark Marshall, Wisner; Edward Elmer Steffens. Fair­ New Jersey llIedical BUI Drastic. bury;, ?Jaud Tupper, Lincoln; Peter Kani, Omaha; Sid­ a suhstitute to the one advocated hy osteopaths who are ney Elmer Cresswell, Des Moines, Iowa; Mabel Lewis graduates of recognized colleges. When tbe regular as­ Tbe new medical bill introduced into the New Jersey Cleveland, Des Moines, Iowa; Edward Carl Galsgie, Buf- teopatbic bill was to be introduced hy Assemblyman enas. legislature by Dr. Wm. E. Ramsay, wbo is cbairman on falo, N. Y. . Brown, tbey succeeded in getting it from him and, without the committee of puhlic health, IS more sweeping in char· saying anything, substituted their own bill. Fortunately acter than anything heretofore introduced, and if it should New Society Organized in Ohio. the trick was discovered and the proper bill was given to become law would undoubtedly put every osteopatb in tbe Mr. Drown hefore it was aetually presented. The incident, state out of practice, unless he was willing and able t<> At a meeling held in Cincinnati February 9!'h a new bowever, caused considerable excitement and hard feel· comply with all of the requirement of the present law cov­ permanent osteopathic organization was formed under ings, and is, of course, used by the M. D.'s as an argu· ering the practice of drug physicians.. This end is accOm· the name of the Miami Valley Osteopatbic Society. ment to show that osteopaths don't know wbat they want plished by the new definition of Medicine and Surgery Officers elected were: President, Dr. Chas. F. Kenney, themselves. whicb is corporated in the bill. It reads as follows: "Any Middletown; vice president, Dr. Mary A. Connor, Cin· person shall he regarded as practicing medicine and sur· cinnati; secretary and treasurer, Dr. Clara Wernicky, San Francisco Bay llIeeting. gery within the meaning of this act wbo bolds himself or Cincinnati. Tbere was a sbort tecbnical program devoted herself out as being able to diagno e, treat, operate or pre· to fracturtS and their treatment. Tbe society will meet Tbe San Francisco Bay Osteopathic Association held scribe for any human disease, pain, injury, deformity, or again about tbe middle of March, at wbich time details of it's annual convention February lltb, at Berkeley. Tbere physical condition." The regular osteopaths of tbe state are the organization will be completed. . was a splendid turnout of the membership, and a good working bard and it is hoped they will secure enough program was enjoyed. Pleasant social festivities were influence to not only prevent tbe passage of tbis obnoxious Next Oregon ExaDUnations. made a part of the occasion. The program included: medical bill, hut to also secure a law giving osteopatby tbe "Co"ducting an Office for Ladies Only," by Dr. Martha recognition to which it is so justly entitled, made her debut October 26th last as leading soprano in track cf the situation at Harrisburg. The M. D.'s are deposit with a bank a signed and sworn statement account­ Hans, the Flute Player, at the Manhattan Opera House, 'endeavoring to get passed a one-board bill, two having ing for every cent of money collected by the Maine Oste. New York City. Director Hammerstein wilt take her 'alreaciy heen introduced and a third is in preparation. opathic Association for the purpose of presenting their to London for his Grand Opera in the new theater whicb On the other hand, cerrain amendments to tbe osteopathic bill to the legi lature. He challenged tbe Maine Medical wilt open there some time next November. In the mean· law, whicb will strengthen it, have been prepared and Association to deposit a similar statement, giving account time, she will go to Paris about tbe first of March for introduced. The situation, while critical and requiring of the money used by them in presenting their own med· further study. considerable attention, is not considered serions. and Dr. ical bill and opposing the osteopathic hill, botb statements­ E. M. Downing assures us that he feels confident that to be published simultaneously, and the Maine Associa­ our osteopathic board will not be abolished. Dr. O. tion to stand the expense of such publication. Southern Kansas llIeeting. J. Snyder has written some very strong letters to the The semi·annual meeting of the Southern Kansas Oste· press explaining the osteopathic side of the controversy, -- One Way to Handle Fakers. opathic Association wilt be held March 25tb, at Wicbita. and has been given generous space in the newspapers. The program prepared is, in part, as follows: The Nortll American of Fehruary llth publisbed a par· Herman Wenner, of Northfield, Minn., was arraigned "Serum Therapy-Why Unosteopathic," Dr. C. E. Willis, ticularly good letter by Dr. Snyder. before Judge Carpenter of the Municipal Court February Wichita. fClnfluenza-Causes, Prevention, Osteopathic 7th, charged with obtaining money under false preren, Treatment, and Results," Dr. Thos. H. Clover, Winfield; tions. The amount of money involved was $40.00, mak­ "Publicity-How Ethically to Educate the Public," Dr. Hospital in Hotel Latest Novelty. ing the case one of grand larceny. Tbe accused was O. A. Orr, Newton; "Pelvic Articular Lesions-Causes, bound over to the grand jury, which meets in May. Bail Detection and Correction," Dr. Florence L. McCoy, Wich· One of the unique features of the new McAlpin Hotel, was fixed at $500.00. Immediately upon his release, ita; "Colitis-Dia¥nosis, Causes; Diagnosticate from now in course of construction on the southwest corner of Wenner was rearrested upon a similar charge, the amount Chronic Appendicitts, and Treatment," Dr. James Decker, Thirty·fourth street and Broadway, New York City, is involved being $20.00, making the case one of petit Hutchinson; Discussion of Papers, Dr. George Still, Kirks· a fully equipped miniature hospital where cases can be larceny. At a jury trial of this latter case Wenner was ville, Mo. Lecture by Dr. George Still. treated with the same care as in the best up-ta-date private found guilty and fined $50.00 and costs, or sixty day,. sanitarium. It is to be arranged to comfortably accorn· in the county jail. He chose the former alternative. modate twelve patients. Expert surgeons, physicians and The charges against Wenner were that he sent out adver­ llIinneapol1s Society Organized, trained nurses will be in attendance so tnat surglcal tising matter purporting that he was able to make in­ The Minneapolis Osteopathic Society was organized at operations of any character can be skillfully handled at stantaneou. cures of a large variety of ills. In response a meeting held at the Masonic Temple, Minneapolis, a few moments notice. The hospital is to be situated to his drculars, two women from some out of town place Minn., February 25th. Dr. Leslie S. Keyes was chosen on the 23d floor so that a patient can ejoy the same came into Northfield and took treatments of Wenner. chairman, Dr. Flora M. Davey, vice-chairman, Dr. Kath­ quiet as though being treated in the most tranquil locality The evidence showed that the would·be physician made erine C. Loemer, secretary. and Dr. Martha A. Covell, in spite of the fact that the McAlpin is to be the most use of Quack remedies and various mysterious practices­ treasurer. The object of the society is to discuss topics centrally located hotel in New York City. Expert sur­ and formulas which led the patients to swear out war· of local interest to the profession, matters pertaining to geons and medical men have been consulted by the rants against him.-Northjield (Mi"".) News. public health and rational methods for the prevention architect, Mr. Frank Andrews, and this miniature hos­ of disease. pital will be fitted with every modern appliance known The bill offered in the state legislature for the creat­ to surgery. Legislative Progress In nlinools. ing of a Hstate board of non-medical examiners" was A bill to amend the present medical act and to regu­ condemned, with the understanding that it would replace National Medical Bills Discussed in Oshkosh. late the practice of osteopathy in the state of Itlinoi", the present osteopathic board. A committee from the local medical society of Oshkosh, was introduced March 1st by Representative Perkins. Wis., recently appeared he fore the directors of the local After talking to several of our friends who are friends Osteopathic Legislative League Organized. Chambers of Commerce and induced tbem to endorse the of Osteopathy. we were advised that there was a prevail­ The organization of the Osteopathic Legislative League Owens Bill. which endorsement was subsequent1y for­ ing sentIment against the creation of more boards and, at Albany, N. Y., March 4th, at the annual meeting of warded to ,~rashington.. Considerable discussion, both pro if presented. our bill in this form it would meet sure Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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This organization is governed by a constil'ution and approvin!\' the I ational League for Medical Freedom, an~ by-laws in conformity with a scheme, the novelty of which condemnmg the medical bills that have been presented has made it a popular association. The members of the 111 Congress with a view to establishing a National Board organization are called muscles, each member bearing the lVIADE of Health. name of a particular muscle of the human body. WITH THE WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the Chicago At roll call each member describes the muscle he repre­ Osteopathic Association to declare itself and make known sents. The officers are named after different parts of its views in regard to certain medical acts and political (he human body, as The Head, The Skull, The Thumb, movements pertaining to medical status and Public­ The Medullary Canal, The Diaphragm Keeper, Plantar, Health in City, County, State and the United States. and Bright Eyes. Each name suggests the office filled $15 Solar Germicide Be it tilerefore, resolved, That we, the Chicago Oste­ by the officer. For instance: "The Diaphragm Keeper" opa~hic Association, do hereby place ourselves on record keeps the records which are known as the Diaphragm; in five treatments of not over agamst all monopoly of Medical Franchise under the guise "The Medullary Canal" holds the money which is called three minutes per treatment. of Public Health Committees, the teaching of but one marrow; "Plantar" acts as escort, being 0 named because It removes Epithelioma, Birth Marks, Moles, Wens, Warts, Hem­ School of Medicine, centralizing of despotic po,ver in of his special service requiring constant use of the Medical or Public Health matters in one Or any number plantar surface of his feet. orrhoids and all small Blemishes. or combination of medical men. The different parts of !'he room have special names. Guaranteed to do the work. Be it f..rther rlesolved, That we, the Chicago Osteop­ Tbe center of the room is the "Solar Plexus." There athic Association, do hereby most heartily endorse the are special opening and closing ceremonies known as the movements and aim of the ational League of Medical articulation and disarticulation of the "Skeleton." Freedom, and a copy of these resolutions be sent to the 5'pecial songs have been composed for these ceremonies. J. O. DAY, D.O., Mayfield, Ky. League. The ritualistic initiative ceremony is a medley of humor Be it f1trther resolved, That this Association in un­ and wisdom. alterably opposed to Federal legislation, by way of the At the regular bi-monthJy assemblages very excellent Owen Bill Or any other bill that in its conformation will musicaJ and literary programs are provided by member. create a Cabinet Officer who shall directly Or indirectly of the Skeleton. domineer all branches of Medicine, Public Health, Medical The present membership numbers about fifty. These Civil Service, Quarantine, the Army and Navy at the members come from all parts of the United States, from TREATING TABLES expens.e of personal, County and State rights. New York to California and from Alabama and Texas to Be ,t f1trtlter resolved, That we endorse all legislation Minnesota and Ontario. Canada. as well as from states which aids mankind in its search for health and protection adjoining Missouri.-Diaphragm. aga:inst disease, that preserves his personal rights, and. whIch allows the various M~dical Schools an uninter­ rupted Course without fear or favor. Notes :Prom Still College. A committee was appointed to write to Marion Har­ During tbe past month we have had several visitors, land complimenting her on being an exponent of osteop· a few of which we mention as follows: Dr. Osborn, of T will pay you to write ns athy, and in advising so many persons to try treatments; Villisca; Dr. A. F.. Steffen, of Fort Dodge; Dr. Silas I for price list and ~amples and also to write to Miss Carrington an appreciation of Harris, of Hastings, Neb.; Dr. G. A. Aupperle, of of covers. We make tables the article she has written in favor of oste'?j>athy. The Sutherland; Dr. S. P. Taylor, of Cedar Falls; Dr. J. G. to match your olllee rur- lecture of the evening was delivered by Dr. Joseph Sulli­ Connely, of Sbeldon; Dr. Roy F. DeSart, of Mason City; nishinga. Tell us what you van, and was entitled "Osteopathy Technique the Hope Dr. Wolcot, of Oregon, Ill.; Dr. F. G. Cluet, of Sioux want, we will do the rest. of the D. O. for Individuality." It was thoroughly en­ City; Drs. Wagner, of Creston; Dr. Henry Stanhope FOLDING TABLES STRONG AND joyed and highly approved by those present. The next Bunting, of Chicago. DUP.ABLE, $6.00 regular meeting will be held April 6th, at which time Dr. There are more men eligible for base ball at S. C. QUALITY, DURABILITY, NEATNESS Walter Elfrinck will lecture on Auto-intoxication.­ O. than ever before. The first meeting of tbe team was Arth1tr H. Tuttle, D.O., Secretary. held March 8th and there are twenty men who will try Dr. GEORGE T. H4YMAN. Manufacturer out for the team. There will be at least two regular 317 Mtnt Arcade Bldg~ PHILADELPHIA, PA. pitchers on the team this year, Mason, a former Lake New York Cit7 Meetings. Forest star, and Jones, who. at one time was one of the The osteopaths of New York City are by no mean. leaders in the Western league. Charlson will hold the -dead, or even sleeping. They have had many good "big mitt" this season and the prospects for the in and 'monthly meetings this winrer, with some spJendid pro­ out field were never better. The team has not changed grams and noted speakers. The January meeting wu since last year as all the old men are still in school, very well attended and had for its principal speakers, hut the new men will put up a strong scrap in order to Central College Dr. R. H. Williams of Rochcster, Dr. Norman T. Matti· make the team. The officers of the Athletic Association son of New York, Dr. Charles F. Bandel of Brooklyn, are: President, R. M. Forrister; secretary, Elmer Charl­ and Dr. George J. Helmer of New York. These speaker. son; treasurer, R. P. Richmond, hase hall manager, F. H. succeeded. in arousing their hearers to the highest pitch MeTig... e; captain of base ball team, A. L. Nelson. of Osteopathy of entllus,asm. Dr. Helmer and Dr. Bandel especially Probably the most important game of the season will be almost precipitating a genuine old Love Feast. • the one between the S. C. O. and A. S. O. teams at INCORPORATED Our meeting for February was held on the 18th and Kirksville, Friday, May 5th. the speaker of the evening was Dr. Joseph C. Sullivan Some time ago eight members of the senior class were of Chicago, whose topic was "Osteopathic Technique th~ put upon a diet test, they were limited to 1,500 calories Established 1903 Hope of the D. O. for Individuality." The meeting was of food per day. At the end of the experiment the well .attended and an immense success in every way. The students were all in better health than when they began meeting was very courteously treared by the metropolitan and in spite of the fact that they lost in weight (from , Our grounds and build­ papers, the New York Press giving Dr. Sullivan about one to five pounsd each) at the end of the test they all half a column of space. showed more physical strength. The experiment was During January the members of the society indulged watched by the public at large and the students were ings centrally located; best themselves in a genuine old fashioned Dutch dinner wilh more than gratified with their results. all the merry making, singing of songs and generai fool. college location in the city. ishness thrown in. The popular song of the evening was Littlejohn College Notes. composed by Dr. Geo. H. Merkley, who also managed the whoJe affair.-A. B. Clark, D.O., Secretor)'. The x-ray machine has been much in evidence recently ,- Our students, by city in clinching important diagnoses. Midnight parties at the hospital are popular with those ordinance, have access to A Modest Little Ditty. who arrive on time. 1 here are some who would appre· ciate it if the stork were more reliable in keeping his (Air, chorus of HI Love a Lassie.") appointments. all clinics at the city hos­ We're proud of our ,'Science," The new and improved facilities for handling clinical The good old healing "Science," patients is meeting with a response that is taxin~ the pital, in addition to clinics In a country famed for progress, it's the limit', student body. Realizing the value of a varied chnical But the thing that makes it famous, experience, however, the majority of the students are at the College. And old New York glad to claim us, willingly doing double duty. Is it's everlasting "Would be in it." One of the Jargest classes in the history of the college will be graduated this year. Preparations are well under ,.- Three year course. Just take a minute, way for a commencement and class day which will estab­ And note the people in it, lish enviahle precedents. Could you match them if you searched The senior class election resulted in the selection of ,- Faculty of eighteen suc­ through, the following officers: Garfield Inwood, president; Edgar There are Farmers, M. D.s, Preachers, S. Comstock, vice·president; Dr. Roberta Moore, secretary cessful practitioners. Conductors, Nurses, Teachers, and treasurer. Great folks, we think, don't you? The officers of the Pi Alpha Beta Fraternity for this .emester are: Guy Maxwell, president; Garfield Inwood, For catalog or any infor­ Each time we'll gather vice-president; Johnston McCormack, recording secretary; There's not a man would rather Edgar Comstock, corresponding secretary; Dr. Wm. E. mation regarding Osteop­ Be at home, Or any place than here. Barnes, critic; E. J. Pratt, treasurer. ll's an intellectual schooling, The Sigma Upsilon Fraternity have choscn the follow­ athy, address I Ius a little restful fooling, ing officers: C. W. Messick, president; Dr. Wm. EarlY, Gee! but we're glad we're here! vice·president; W. A'. Ford, secretary; Ira McCall, treas­ urer. Size up this dinner, The destinies of the Phi Delta Sigma Sorority are to be DR. GEO. MOFFETT, Sec. Every course a winner; iUided by Mrs. Ella Taylor Dodge, president; Dr. Roberta Do nor overlook the music and the flowers, Moore, vice·president; Miss M. E. Cain, secretary. Later on there'll be speaking, The recent banquet and smoker given by the Pi Alpha Kansas City, Mo. With wit and wisdom reeking, Beta Fraternity at the college building will long be Great stuff, this meeting of ours! remembered as one of the most potent generators of good fellowship, college loyalty and osteopathic enthusiasm in The Finish. the experience of the present student body. (Air, chorus of "There Is a Tavern in the Town.") A number of the students are regularly taking advan­ Adieu, Adieu, kind friends, tage of the courtesies extended by the C. O. A. and get­ Adieu !-Adieu!-Adieu I ting much value from tbe Jectures and discussions heard We hate to leave, at its monthly meetings.-Garfield Inwood. You bet that's true, bet that's true; But the hour is late, CJUca..o Osteopathic Association Meeting. And it's like tempting fate, "the Chicago Osteopathic Association heJd the regular To keep it up meeting at the La Salle Hotel, March 2d. There was The whole night through. • good attendance. The following resolutions were passed (Repeat untit exhausted.) Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

me 05teoptrffUc Physici4n. 15 Always Fine, But Growing Better­ .HEADACHES! No Drugs! Verdict on Osteopathic Health G-H Headache Appliance relieves headaches. sick head­ aches, pains in and about the eyes, almost every .miction "Please send me one hundred copies of the of head and face~ February number of Osteopathic Health. It is $1.50 Post Paid. $1.00 to Osteopaths. good."-Dr. A. G. French, Syramse, N. Y., Jan­ uary 23d. Dr. Clyde Gray, Horton, Kansas ** * **** Osteopathy Sheds New Light on "You may enter my contract for two hundred copies of Osteopathic Health a month for one Nervous Diseases year, beginning with the February issue. Print my professional card on the back cover as per IVING, working and even taking recreation copy herewith."-Dr. Chas. Hazzard, New York under sixty horse power pressure has made AManual of City, January 23d. L the American people notorious as victims ****** * of nervous complaints. With a certain element "Please send me one hundred copies of the it has come to be considered quite a distinction Osteopathic Gynecology February issue of Osteopathic Health with card to have some new nervous disease and fashion­ on back cover, as per copy enclosed."-Dr. J. D. able doctors are kept busy discovering or in­ By PERCY N. WOODALL, M. D., D. O. Cltnningham, Bloomington, Ill., January 23d. venting new nervous diseases, or at least new ~ • ***** names, to satisfy the cravings of their patients SECOND EDITION "The only criticism I have heard on Osteop­ to be up-to-date. With the big majority, however, Revised, Enlarged and Illustrated athic Health in a good many months was by a nervous disease, like any other ailment, is Mrs. Stewart, president of the I11inois State recognized as a handicap to efficiency and a draw­ NOW READY Suffrage Society, who objected to what was said back to the full enjoyment of life and there is PRICE, PREPAID, $3.50 ahout women working for improved moral con­ a most urgent desire for some remedy or re­ ditions instead of wanting to vote. lief for the condition. The name of this class For sale by the author My method of distributing Osteopathic Health of sufferers looking for help is legion. And to is to place them on my office tables and on the such Osteopathic Health for March will make 615 First National Bank Building dressers, and my patients carry them away. My mighty interesting reading. BIRMINGHAM. ALA. opinion of Osteopathic Health, on the whole, is The general title is "Osteopathy Sheds New that it is fine and growing better. I have never Light on Nervous Diseases" and to a great host heard so many patients compliment Osteopathic it will indeed bring new light and new hope. Health as lately."-Dr. H. H. Fryette, Chicago, Osteopathy has done wonderful things in the Ill., January 21st. cure of nervous afflictions and is destined to ** * ** ** bring joy to countless numbers who have fallen "Your January number is certainly a corker. victims to the effects of the strenuous life, '1-nd The five hundred copies I mailed out have who have appealed in vain to drug doctors for brought me more compliments than I ever had relief. As yet too few know what osteopathy before. All myoId patients agree that the cita­ has and can accomplish in the field of nervous tion of cases is the thing. Can't you manage to disease. This March number is undoubtedly a work them in at frequent intervals? They cer­ valuable addition to osteopathic ponular educa­ The Bartlett Adjustable , tainly do the business."-Dr. Cyrus C. Klumph, and the Chicago, Ill., Jatl1~ar:,' 19th. tional literature and we offer it to the profession Loomis Folding Tables with confidence that it will be hig-hly approved * * ** * * * and widely used. Considering the importance Osteopathic and Medical "Please send me at once fifty copies of the of the subject and the splendid presentation of Books of all Publishers February number of Osteopathic Health. You the value of osteopathic treatment in such cases, Anatomical Charts get better with every issue. The illustrations no osteopathic practitioner can really afford to Write for Booklet more than double the value of the magazines."­ neglect to supply each and everyone of his or THE OSTEOPATHIC SUPPLY CO. Dr. W. S. McClain, Cookeville, Tenn., January her patients and friends with a copy of this 1422 Locust St., J)es Moines, Iowa 21st. brochure. A COpy or two should be reserved also * * * for office reference. about osteopathy in a daily paper or a milgazine "Enclosed* please find check for***February num- The article sub-heads here auoted indicate once in a 111ontth. ber of Osteopathic Health. I think it is one of something- of the scope of the issue: "What appeals to many of our good brothers as the best you have ever gotten out."-Dr. W. S. "Hemiplegia," "Occupation Paralysis," "In­ 'ethics' looks to me like suicide. If there is Dl'essel, Ca-rrollton, Ill., January 21st. fantile Paralysis," "Facial Paralysis," "Epilepsy," anything in the power of suggestion, the- repeti­ * "St. Vitus Dance." "Sciatica," "Locomotor tions of the M. D.s harping on their specifics, "Have* just* read* the *February number**of Os- Ataxia" "Neuritis" "Alcoholism" "Exophthalmic fads, theories and exploits help to keep them in teopathic H ealtll and think it a banner number. Goitre,;' "Insomni~," "Insanity,'; "Nervous Indi­ the peoples' minds, to the exclusion of osteopaths. Please send me two hundred copies."-Dr. Car­ gestion." The natural result is that they send for an M. D. rie C. Classen, Ant~ Arbor, Mich., January 22d. The edition is now ready for shipment. Orders when anything is wrong with their internal * * ** *. * * will receive immediate attention. economy. "Please send me one hundred copies of the RALPH ARNOLD, Assistant Manager, The "As a matter of fact, I do not think that February number of Osteopathic Health. It is Osteopathic Pub. Co., 191 Market Street, patients come fast enough to most D. O.s solely a good one."-Dr. Mary E. Alspach, Topeka, Chicago. by virtue of their good work. I know that this Kansas, Jalluary 25th. is what many of them wish to impress upon their * ** * * * * sleepy brethren, but I notice, just the same, that "We have just received Osteopathic Health Says Osteopathy Needs Mere some of these modest ones are what Hubbard for January. It is fine. Send us another one Publicity calls good 'joiners.' hundred copies as soon as possible."-Drs. Reh­ "It seems to me strange that so many D. O.s feld and McCat~ley, Fairmont, Mint~., January "Please send me 250 copies of the March issue show so little originality or independence, but 24th. of Osteopathic Health, The 0 s teo pat hi c what they are so forcibly influenced by the code ******• Primer, with my card on the back cover. of ethics of the A. M. A.. when, nevertheless, "Have just received the February Osteopathic "I don't have to goo outside of my regular list osteopathy is daily hampered by the tactics of Health. Kindly send me another one hundred of friends and patients, and friends of patients .this same A. M. A."-Dr. Edward Albright, New copies at once."-Dr. F. G. Burnett, Bellefon- and people to whom I have been requested to York City, Feb. 20th. taine, Ohio, January 29th. . send literature, to easily use up 250 or 300 copies * **•••• of Osteopathic Health. :Rearing on Proposed Bhode Island Osteopathio "Please send me another one hundred copies "For my part, I wish that some bold adver­ Law. of the February issue of Osteopathic Health. tisers would flood this town of New York with The committee on judiciary of the Rhode Island House It is a fine number."-Dr. L. C. Kingsbury, Hart­ good osteopathic literature for a few years. Per­ of Representatives gave a public hearing on the measure ford, Conn.. January 30th. sonally, I think that osteopathy is at a standstill to create a state board of registration in osteopathy March *** **•• with the public. I mean that there is not enough 1st. The Rhode Island State Board of Health took it "I think _Osteopathic Health is better now upon itself to notify the drug physicians of the state by H(Jnsel~, good publicity work being done. The M. D.s special letter that this hearing was to be held and reo than ever before."-Dr. Edward N. exploit their discoveries and feats in the dailies quested them: "1£ as a physician and as a citizen of Pittsburg, Pa., January 27th. as news or in magazines as special articles. These the state you feel that the welfare of the people of the state should be protected, will you kindly explain your news articles and magazine articles are a com­ views to your representatives and senators at the earliest Lest we forgetl A. O. A. National Conven­ mon occurrence. but one does not hear of or read possible moment." tion, Chicago, July 25th-28th, 1911. Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

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Dr. G. Covey, from Easton, Pa., to Malden, Mo. Dr. H. B. Mason and Miss Janie Rucker, at Temple, Dr. J. R. Tracy has joined his father, Dr. F. L. Tracy, Texas, January 21st. in practice at Anderson, Ind. Dr. Chas. S. Clayton, from Utica, Ill., to 746 Ottawa street, Los Angeles, Cal. Dr. J. C. Minnis, of Terre Haute, Ind., has just com­ Dr. Fanny T. Carleton, from Waterbury, to 24 Summer pleted the construction of a flat building. street, St. Johnsbury, Vt. Dr. Wesley P. Dunnington, from 620 Real Estate Trust Dr. H. F. Morse and wife, of Wenatchee, Wash., have building, to 6415 West Chester Road, Philadelphia, Pa. been visiting friends at Everett and Seattle. Dr_ S. M. Andrews, from Huntington Park, Cal., to Dr. W. L. Buster, of New York City, has been in· 634 S. Meldrum slreet, Fort Collins, Colo. disposed for some time past with an attack of the "grip." Dr. O. 1.. Butcher, from Atlantic City, to 28 Hill street, Newark, N. J. The Seattle Women's Osteopathic class has been bold­ Dr. L. R. Bolam, from 762 Broadway, to 34 Bow street. ing regular monthly mcetings and is pursuing a definite, Somerville, Mass. consecutive line of work. To Dr. and Mrs. G. F. Lathrop, of South Haven, Mich., Dr. Ella Edwards, from Louisville, Ky., to Oberhn. February 10th, a son, Earl Fenton. Dr. Roberta Wimer Ford, of Seattle, Wash., spent Kansas. several weeks recently in Los Angeles attending lectures To Dr. and Mrs. Irving Colby, of New London, Conn., Dr. R. D. Howell, from St. Louis, Mo., to Jerseyville. February 28th, a son. and clinics, and also visiting friends. Illinois. Dr. Arthur Miner Lane, of Boston, is taking a post Dr. O. C. Keller, from Troy, Idaho, to Grand Fork•. graduate coarse in the Massachusetts College of Oste· N. D. opathy. Dr. Lane graduated from that college in 1904. Dr. L. C. Kingsbury, from Catlin building, to BaHer­ stein building, Hartford, Conn. Drs. Satterlee & Satterlee, of El Paso, Texas, have moved into very desirable new offices at 609-610 American Dr. G. B. Lord, from McIntyre building, to 4-5 Klohr Bank building. building, Mattoon, III. Dr. O. E. McFadon, frum 16 S. Third street, to 70 N. The A. T. Still Park Springs Sanitarium, of Benton­ High street, Columbus, Ohio. ville, Ark., is sending out a very pretty colored postal card showing a view of the sanitarium grounds. Dr. F. N. McHolland, from Blaine to Sedro Wooley, Wash. Dr. Mary Conner Keith, at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Janu· Dr. Chas. D. Lorenz, of Columbus, Ga., president of Dr. J. W. Murphy, from Sedro Wooley, Wash., to ary 30th, of pneumonia. the Gulf States Osteopathic Association, was in New Katalla, Ala. Orleans March 1st and 2d attending the convention of Mr. John R. Nugent, husband of Dr. Emma B. Nugent, the association. Dr. Austin Neame, from 173 to 2 Broad street, Red and father of J. Ross Nugent, January 28th, at Indian· Bank, N. J. apolis, Ind., of endocarditis. Dr. L. H. Marshall, of Newton, Mass., and a graduate Dr. C. A. Porter, from Los Angeles, Cal., to Trinidad. of the Massachusetts College of Osteopathy, has joined Colo. the faculty of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Dr. C. C. Phelps, from Maryville, to Opera House Boston. building, Sheridan, Mo. Dr. Anton Taylor, of Northfield, has been appointed Dr. Estelle E. Poulter, from Ferris, to Van Alstyne. by Gov. A. O. Eberhart, of Minneapolis, to the State Texas. Board of Examiners to succeed Dr. G. 1.. Huntington, Drs. Satterlee & Satterlee, from 306 Herald building, to of St. Pa~1. 609-610 American Bank building, EI Paso, Texas. Dr. Laura F. Lewis, of Minneapolis, Minn., has b~en Dr. Geo. R. Starr, from 426 West 44th street, to 44i> under a severe siege of illness for something like two West 34th street, New York City. months. She is now, however, able to look after jlractice Dr. LeRoy B. Smith, from Swetland building to 1122 again. Selling building, Portland, Ore. WANTED-By competent man to take practice during Dr. Mary Lyles-Sims, of Columbia, S. C, is building Dr. Emanual dos Santos, from Kingston, Jamaica, to summer, or act as assistant; Illinois license. Graduate a new home which will be used as a combination resi­ Panama Rep. of Panama. from Littlejohn college in June. Address 239, care The dence and office. She says that business is fine and that Dr. Evan P. Williams, from Los Angeles, to Santa O. P. Co., 191 Market street, Chicago. she attributes part of 'her success to Osteopathic H eaJth. Monica, Cal. FOR SALE-$4,OOO practice in city of the S. W. of Dr. J. W. Murphy, formerly of Sedro Wooley, Wasb., Dr. Tillie Wismer, from Lead, to Britton, S. D. 40,000. Health resort. Cheap for cash. Address 240, care The O. P. Co., 191 Market streel, Chicago. will spend the summer at Katalla, Alaska, where be is Dr. Bertha O. White, from Wilkinsburg, to 5H5 under a contract to treat a well-to-do man and his wife, Center avenue, E. E., Pittsburgh, Pa. WANTED To buy a practice in the city of Detroit. who have made Dr. Murphy a proposition that he con· Mich., or sub-rent days in well equipped office. Address siders excellent. Katalla is in the coal and oil region 1.. C., care The O. P. Co., 191 Market street, Chicago, near the Copper River. . WANTED-By young man, senior student, position for Dr. Albert Fisher, of Chicago, has announced the mar· three or four summer months as assistant to practitioner_ riage of his daughter, Miss Josephine Fisher, to Mr. or to take charge of practice, or as a private physician to Nathan Tubbs. After the return of the bride and groom accompany parties desiring such service. Address 236, from their honeymoon, Dr. and Mrs. Fisher concluded care The O. P. Co., 191 Market street, Chicago. that they would take a vacation, and they paid a visit to WANTED By senior student of A. S. O. position with Dr. Fisher, Jr., of Syracuse. They also visited friends an usteopath for summer, 1911. Address 7, care The at Pittsburgh, Pa., and Canton, Ohio. O. P. Co., 191 Market street, Chicago. Dr. and Mrs. E. F. Moore are planning to spend some Dr. C. M. Proctor and Dr. Bertha M. Gates. at Ames, FOR SALE Splendid opportunity in growing Missouri months in Europe. They will sail via Steamship Canopic, Iowa. city with every modern convenience, fine paved streets, sailing from the White Star docks at Charleston, Mass.,­ Dr. F. L. Tracy and Dr. J. R. Tracy, with offices at everything up to date. Only one osteopath in the place April 8th. Their permanent address wbile away will be 355 U"ion building, Anderson, Ind. with a large practice. Will sell office and practice to care of Thos. Cook and Sons, Ludgate Circus, London, right party. Terms reasonable. Address Dr. L. Kilgore, E. C., England. They are not traveling with Cook's, but 129 Ellis street, Cape Girardeau, Mo. using their banking facilities and the conveniences of FOR SALE-A good practice with well equipped offices their offices. We anticipate publishing some interesting in a prosperous western Pennsylvania town. No competi.. experiences from Dr. Moore on his return to the United tion. Tributary country large. A splendid opportunity States. EVERY DOCTOR for the right party. Address 237, care The O. P. Co.• 191 Market street, Chicago. Dr. Clarke F. F1etcher, of New York City, went over to Boston to attend the automobile show held in Mechanics who reads this Inagazine ought WANTED Position as assistant by male osteopath; building early in March, and as a result of his visit he to know about this. June graduate; any location. Address 238, care The O. will no doubt soon be able to make quicker time between P. Co., 191 Market street, Chicago. his 69th street office and his home on Staten Island. -----wANTED-Tota"k:::e-:p:::r=a:::c~ti:::c::e-:idi:-u:::r:;:in=-g=-":id:::o::ct'"'o:-:r:;-'s::-:CsuC"m=m=-e=r While in the Hub the popular president of the New Ivacation or act as assistant, by competent man, graduate York Osteopathic Society was given the keys of the city READ of literary college; licensed in Illinois; will graduate by Dr. Geo. W. Goode, Dr. Ralph K. Smith, Dr. Arthur from the Littlejohn college June 2, 1911. Michigan or M. Lane, and others. -- Illinois preferred. Address 235, care The O. P. Co., 1Ql KataIIa, Alaska. Dr. W. A'. Cole, formerly of Iowa and Illinois, moved out to Oklahoma some time ago, under the assurance ci~ NURSING WANTED-Mrs. J. L. Hickman, D.O., that a license would be granted to him by reciprocity on graduate Still School 1903; two years' nursing experience his Iowa and Illinois certificates. However, when he had "Finger_Tip" Office Systems for M. D.'s; nursing for Chicago D. O. patients desired. settled himself in an office for practice he found that, "Sectionets" are stand­ For information and appointments address 243, The O. P. under a new ruling of the State Examining Board, all ard size sectional filin~ Co., 191 Market slreet, Chicago. reciprocal relations had been discontinued and so it waS devicesofcomparatively FOR SALE-Fixtures and practice; Colorado city of up to him to take the examination or lfo elsewhere for small capacity. Every 5,000; fine location, only osteopath; cheap for cash; good practice. He finally concluded to subm.t to the inevit· cent invested is earning reasons for selling. Address C. B., care The O. P. Co., able and take the examination, and he has recently reo something for you­ 191 Market street, Chicago. ceived notice that he successfully passed. Dr. Cole writes there'sno idle space. All FOR SALE-Practice N. E. Kansas; will pay $3,000 us in a somewhat elated mood, as he says that, consider· your records and letters per year; cash or time; good opportunity. Selling reason. ing the fact that he has been out of school smce June, areatyour'·f!nger-tips." given purchaser. Address 242, care The O. P. Co., 191 1901, and that he passed the entire fourteen studies Writ. for our Fri' Book DIo-d., Market street, Chicago. Eriven by the board, he thinks that he is justified in order. , FOR SALE-Four years' established practice ($4,300 mg a hat at least a half a size larger tban usual. SHAW-WALKER , ·'.... i per year), 58 miles west of Chicago, no opposition. Town MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN of 15,000 surrounded by wealthy farmers. Will sell for A. O. A. National Convention, Chicat;o, d price of office equipment. Address 241, care The O. P. July, 1911. c., ] 91 Market street, Chicago.