DMSCO Log Book Vol.18 1940

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PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 18 January 15, 1940 Number 1

This Is Our Job(This editorial copied from the

December issue of tne Bulletin ofthe Rocky Mountain Hospital is sowell done that it is worth seriousthot by every member of the pro-fession. Dr. C. R. Starks has givenyou something to think about andColorado is to be commended forseeing this situation in its rightlight. We congratulate the Den-ver group and hope we can helpto spread this timely plan.-E. H.Ed.)

When the House of Dele4atesof the American Osteopathic As-sociation passed the resolutionrecommended by the Bureau ofColleges that the entrance re-quirements to our colleges lberaised to two years' pre-medicalwork, it was a challenge to everypracticing physician in the Unit-ed States. It was generally an-ticipated that student enrollmentwould drop; which it has. Itwas also anticipated that it wouldbe necessary to change entirelythe mode of student recruiting;adapting efforts to graduates ofcolleges instead of high schools.

There was much discussion re-garding the effect this raising ofstandards would have upon t eprofession in general. The firstand most important considera-tion was that with increasedstandards every member of theprofession would find it neces-sary to devote some time andenergy to interesting college stu-dents in entering the professionof osteopathy. This cannot beaccomplished by osteopathic col-leges alone, but must be done bya personal effort on the part ofphysicians in the field. Whenone realizes that most peoplewho have studied osteopathy inthe past have done so because ofan individual osteopathic phy-sician they have known, it be-came apparent that there is onlyone solution to this prob em,which is that in every commun-ity the osteopathic physician re-double his efforts toward the endof bringing the enrollment of thecolleges to an all-time peak.

It is inconceivable that olorprofession should ever think oftaking a step backward by low-ering standards. This cannotand will not be done, and if wewish our profession to survive itis necessary for us to see thatthe source of supply for profes-sion training is neither diminsh-ed nor cut off. This is the chal-lenge in every community in theUnited States, and the first ob-ject of association work for thenext few years should be that ofstudent recruiting and osteo-pathic education.

Already many states have de-voted much time to this import-

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THE JANUARY 1940 CLASS

The ninteenth of January will be a most important date forthirteen members of the student body. It is their graduation dateand we at the college are proud to present these new members ofthe profession to you. Each has spent four full years in collegein preparation for the practice of osteopathy. Each has success-fully passed all examinations including the Qualifying and eachhas more than the required quota of practical experience in theclinic of the college.

We introduce to you:Dale Figg of Petoskey, Michigan whose greatest ambition is

to return to Michigan and prove his own firm belief in the superiortherapy offered by the practice of osteopathy.

Henry C. Goeken of Scotland, S. Dakota, who is not sure wherehe will practice but expects to return to a location near his home.

A. L. Guldberg of Decatur, Ill., is headed for the old hometown.

Elmer L. Hanson of Sheridan, Wyoming will first intern in theSpark's Hospital in Dallas and expects to eventually locate in thesouth.

Paul E. Kimberly of Des Moines who has been assisting in thedepartment of Anatomy and will continue after graduation as aregular member of the faculty.

Goeffrey T. Lawrence of Niles, Ohio will first interne at theLamb Hospital in Denver and will probably remain in that state.

Jean F'. LeRoque of Los Angeles will return to that notedcity.

Robert A. Lindquist of Des Moines is undecided about Iowa orColorado. He will take both boards.

Edward D. Reese of Seattle, Washington will intern at theNortheast Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.

Wilson H. Simmons of Detroit, Michigan will return to thatstate.

D. E. Sloan of Bellefontaine, Ohio, will try the Iowa boardfirst and decide on location afterward.

Ro!bert White of Lancaster, Ohio will intern at the PetersonHospital at Marfa, Texas and has a number of good locations al-ready in mind in that state.

Dale L. Widmer of Bloomfield, Iowa expects to remain in Iowa.

Our social and honorary fraternities are well represented inthis class and many of its membe'rs-have assisted in the laboratoriesat the college. We are proud of their record and can sincerelyrecommend them to any community. We wish for them the successthat they have worked for in preparation and anticipation of thepractice of osteopathy.

The social calendar for this class begins Friday, January 12at the college with their Class Day program. At this time -thecertificates of honor awarded by the college will be given and theclass will be allowed to express itself informally for the last time.

The banquet given to the class by the trustees of the collegewill be held Monday the 15th preceding the graduation date of Jan-uary 19th. Fraternity farewells and other congratulatory affairswill be disposed of during the week of January 8th.

We again congratulate our Seniors of January, 1940.

1940 College Calendar

Senior Class DaySenior BanquetGraduation ---------Registration ------Roll Call -----Easter Recess ----Graduation ------

----. Friday, January 12_Monday, January 15

----- Friday, January 19Saturday, January 20-- Monday, January 22-----. Friday, March 22

Fridav. May 25

Smorgesbord

If you haven't contacted it .the flesh and other forms we advise you to wait until you arereal hungry and then find a placethat serves according to the ap-proved style.

Dr .and Mrs. Becker issued in-vitations to this affair to be heldat the Viking Cafe and with theexception of one unfortunatecouple with a previous date theentire faculty and wives werethere at the stroke of six. Thiswas Sunday, January 7 and lateras we looked over the plates itwas evident that the usual Sun-day dinner had been dispensedwith in favor of this occasion.The routine of a Smorgesbord is:

Go to the center of the maincafe where you will find a largetable filled with appetizers andwe do not mean three or fourbut about twenty. Take all youwant and come back for more --iyou think you have the capacity.Take these starters to your as-signed place and begin. Thebreads are rye and pumper-nickle and the crackers arcwafer thin, like heavy brownpaper or, thicker but crisp andbaked with a pattern indented.You can eat these crisp rye orbarley crackers forever andnever be quite filled. Then themeal and that is another plate-ful. IElxcellent coffee with manyrepeats and a dessert thattasted much like a baked applebut not exactly in that form.

It was a great meal. Best ofall everyone enjoyed so thorolythe informality of the after din-ner seclusion with just ourselvespresent that all lingered until alate hour over the coffee andconversation.

We have Dr. and Mrs. Beckerto thank for a truly delightfulevening of good food, good com-pany and complete relaxation,for the time forgetting the re-sponsibilities of our usual rou-tine.

Dr. Lonnie L. Facto

The college is pleased to an-nounce the return of Dr. Factoto its teaching and clinic staff.His many years of experience incollege work and his unques-tioned ability as an instructorhave earned for him a high placein osteopathic educational fields.His, addition to the faculty groupgives added strength as well asfinding favor with the entire stu-dent body. We are glad to haveDr. Facto again as a member ofour organization.

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N . I. C. At St. Louis

We just received a rather per-Jnal letter from Norman j.t d-/ards of St. Louis in regard to

what is going on there and willpass it on to you in the field,It looks like St. Louis was al.-ready prepared along some linesand we know that by the timethe last week in June rollsaround that everything will bein its proper place awaiting thecrowd that we expect at this1940 A. O. A. meeting. WVequote.

"Well, Christmas has come andgone, and left in its wake a blan-ket of snow, sleet, and ice.hope you at Des Moines had as-grand a holiday as we here in St.Louis. Now it is time to sitdown to some serious thinkingfor the 1940 Convention here inSt. Louis, so I thought I'd drupyou a line and let you know thedlevelopments since you were

sre. . . ..."First of all, the' reservations

for the Fraternity night dinniersare coming in with a bang andDr. Terry Larson'l is 'buisy" as aone eyed police in Ae .'ono dlayrush, but he reports" tiings arewell in hand. It is our uesire-here in St. Louis to .st'ress Fra-ternities arid Alumnil ii -ieetings ,atthe convention. O'ur city; is wellrdapted for themr due to its cen-tralized location, good transpor-tation, good hote ls, and plentyof places to enjoy a good get-to-gether.

Well, Virg, guess I better turnoff this rambling for the timebeing. It was a pleasure to haveyou with us even tho your visitwas far too short. We will belooking for you and all that youcan persuade to come down fromDes Moines for this convention.I'll drop you another line nextmonth.

With Best of Wishes for theYear 1940, I remain,

Fraternally yours,Norman Edwards, D. O.

Sigma Sigma Phi held a spec-ial meeting on December 12,1939 for the election of officersand trustees. The results are asfollows: President-G. Sutton;Vice-President, N. Woodruff;Secretary, J. Schott; Correspond-ing Secretary, J. Miller; Treas-urer, J. Engelman; Sargeant-at-Arms, D. Toriello. Trustees-Dr. J. M. Woods, Dr. D. Johnson,E. Io-sbaker.

We wish these men the bestof luck during their adminisltra-tion and know that they will get

full cooperation from the fra-ternity.

It's easy to tell the "upperseniors" these days with theirself satisfied grins and wi-e-cracks to we poor students whostill have finals and qualifyingsto worry us. Well, we don'tblame them. It will sure be niceto "rub it in" on somebody elsethough when our turn come's.

Sigma Sigma Phi will againsponsor the bowling tournamentthis year with the bowlingplacque going to the ultimatewinner. The tournament willbegin on January 26th on theGrand Ave. Alleys at 9:00 P. M.Lets have all of Still Collegethere every Friday night. If youdon't bowl, come as a spectatorand root for your favorite team.We can promise you a good time.

Once again finals are staringus in the face. Wouldn't it benice if the professors would takeour brilliance (?) for grantedand concede all final grades. Orwould it? Anyhow, it is quite amajor incentive to study and wehope everyone included in theirNew Years resolutions to, "passfinals."

Reckon everyone still remem-bers the homecoming as one ofthe swellest affair's of the yearand if you weren't able to bethere its my duty to give you thelow-down. Long about teno'clock in the morning, assemblywas called and Virge Halladayshowed pictures of the early daysof Osteopathy. This to my wayof thinking was a real treat!! Inthe afternoon Drsi. J. V. and LuluMcManis and Dr. O. E. Owendemonstrated technic. This wasfollowed by a talk on our pro-fession by Dr. Frank F. Jones,President of the A. O. A. ThenDrs. B'ecker, Woods, Owen, Cash,Leininger, and Johnson presentedclinic. At six thirty the pro-gram started at the Savery Ho-tel-A swell dinner was servedand enjoyed by everyone. Thiswas followed by a talk on Osteo-pathic Education, by Dr. J. P.Schwartz, Dean of the College.Later in the evening there wasdancing to the tune of BarneyBarnard's Orchestra. All in allI think we should take our hatsoff to those that helped sponsorthe homecoming for they cer-tainly did a marvelous job.

Come to think of it, "HellWeek" is over too. Boy did that,ever remind me of a three-ringcircus H. Morey wias the ringmaster and there were threerings going at one time--Seemsas tho he just can't keep an eyeon those scrumy pledges-Whilehe is watching one, there aretwo others cooking up somethingin another part of the house.Bet he's glad that's over with-Ha.

Wednesday, January 10, aspecial meeting for election ofofficers was held. Results H.Wirt wias elected Archon, H.Bowden elected Sub-Archon, O.G. Neilson elected Pronatarius,C. W. Hall elected Sub-Crusophu-Ilx 1_ Morev raelv eplt as, a. Tst..Q-

taSe, and G. Munger was electedas Phulax.

To Ex-Archon, Al Ferris andhis staff ,we wish to offer ourthanks, in appreciation for aswell job, that was well done.

Incidentally Santa Claus wasexceptionally good to us thisyear as he left us a new R. C. A.Combination Radio and Victrola,set, and a few other house fur-nishings which will come in aw-fully handy. Oh, Yes and youjust ask Harry Plautz what heleft him in his stocking-Whatdo you say to the man Harry?

Wal I reckon thats about allthe dirt for this time so I'll signoff-Meanwhile keep yore bestfoot forward and yore nose tothe grindstone. 0. G. N.

0?TMonday evening, December 11

a meeting was held at the fra-ternity clubhouse for the pur-pose of election of officers. Alsothe second degree of the initia-tion ceremony was carried outthe degree being conferred onpledges Lilly, Ferguson andGeraghty who stood the ordealin fine shape. Iota Tau Sigmawas happy to welcome the Alum-ni visiting the college on the dayof the Homecoming Jubilee andeveryone w;as: enthusiastic overthe excellent program presented.It is to be hoped that this is re-peated next year and more timegiven for social affairs.

Brains are racked almost tothe cracking point over examsand all will feel a sense of greatrelief when the semester is over,and these are recorded on theright side of the ledger.

Glad to have Bro. Iosbakerback with us after a siege ofpneumonia.

The Third degree was givenduring the first week of schoolfollowing the Xmas vacation andpreparations were made for thefinal get-together of the semesterin the form of the Senior ban-quet. This was planned for theweek previous to the graduation.

A very Happy New Year isextended to all.

AOrHomecoming is over and L. O.

G. members were greatly pleasedover its huge success, and arelooking forward to the same af-fair next year. Congratulationsto those who made this event asuccessful one.

At our last meeting, we werehonored by a talk and demon-stration on Osteopathic technicby Dr. J. Humphrey of this city.Dr. Humphrey is an outstandingOsteopathic Physician, andbrought out many valuable prac-tical points to us.

We enjoyed our short vacation,and now that it is over, we mustconcentrate on some seriousstudying, for finals are very near.During the vacation, each mem-ber was assigned a prospectivestudent to be interviewed. Wehave some very encouraging re-ports, and are looking forwardto the entrance of a number of

new students the coming year.We wish to take this oppor-

tunity to extend to our fellowstudents and faculty a veryHappy New Year, and hope thatit brings us to a closer union,and establishes a more coopera-tive and better spirit among us.I know L. O. G. will do its best,and will lend every effort to fur-ther osteopathy. D. G.

ATLAS CLUBOfficers for the next semester

are Robert MacKay, Noble Skull;John Engelmann, Occipital;James Clapperton, Pyloris; Her-man Gegner, Sacrum; RobertDrews, Stylus; Dan McKinley,Styloid; Ernest Johnson, Recep-taculum.

The Senior Banquet was heldThursday, January 11. Thegraduating seniors are Dale Wid-mer, Wilson Simmones, and Rob-ert White. We are sorry to seethem leave, but wish them thebest of everything.

It won't be long before thissemester will be over and we willall once 'again solemnly resolveto study more than before. How-ever, such resolutions seem to gothe way of all noble thoughts.

Exams are about to slay usagain for the end of the semes-ter is upon us. With the pros-pect of a fresh start and thepossibility of more new girls inthe Freshman class we are look-ing forward to the week begin-ning January 22nd. Everyoneseems to have had a very MerryXmas and enjoyed celebrationsstarting the new year.

The Annual Christmas Partyheld for children of clinic pa-tients was a complete success.Dr. Woods played the part ofSanta and left the youngsterswild-eyed with his impersona-tion. The kids may have had afine time but the girls enjoyed itmore than we can express. Thegifts, food and tree were certain-ly attractive features and somehad never experienced anythingof the kind.

Congratulations to the Home-coming Committee. It was agrand affair and we would liketo see it repeated next year orsooner.

Here is wishing everyone avery Happy and Prosperous NewYear.

An election of officers for theensuing term was held at the P.S. G. House the following beingelected to lead the fraternity forthe next semester.

President, Art Borchardt.V. President, John Hardy.Secretary, Earl Hover.Treasurer, Jack Yagoobian.Corresponding Secy., Tom

Hewetson.Reporter, E. E. Blackwood.The banquet honoring the

graduating Seniors was held atthe E. Des Moines Club Tuesday,January 9 and enjoyed by all.

E. E. B.

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OF OSTEOPATHY

Editor .................... E. Harwood

Faculty Adviser -- H. V. Halladay

President -..... Arthur D. Becker

Osteopathy Without Limitation

Looking Forward

I cannot forego the opportun-ity, at this somewhat late date,to extend to the many friends ofDes Moines Still College of Os-teopathy our Sincerest Wishesfor a Happy New Year. May1940 prove to be, for each ofour readers, not only a happyand prosperous year but a busyand constructive one; a year ofserious purpose, a year of worthyaims and of accomplishment.

We have no way to judge thefuture but by experiences of thepast. We in D. M. S. C. O. havemuch for which to be thankful.1939 was a good year for theosteopathic profession, for organ-ized osteopathy and for osteo-pathic educational institutions.We are truly grateful for thevery generous share of good for-tune that fell to our lot. Thesubstantial increase in our en-rollment, our new equipment,our enlarged clinics, the solidar-ity of our faculty, the excellentmorale of the student body, theawakened and sustained interestof our alumni groups are but afew items among the many richendowments of the year justpassed. We are determined tomake the year 1940 surpass therecord of the year just closed.We plan to use the advantagesof 1939 as a springboard foreven greater accomplishment. Weare adding two full time men tothe faculty; we are planning newadditions to our equipment; wehave remodeled the administra-tion offices for better efficiency;we are working out better or-ganization for our large andgrowing 'clinics; we are raisingscholastic standards and we areimproving teaching methods inevery department of the college.

Osteopathy as a science andas a system of practice has de-monstrated its worth. It is notan untried theory. It has provedits high value in the field oftherapeutics. We are proud tohave a place of responsibility inits continued growth and de-velopment. I have undiminishedfaith in its future. We shalllend our strength and our energyto its increasing demands. For1940 we hope to see increasedpublicity for osteopathy to theend that the public may becomeacutely conscious of osteopathicservice. We hope to see everyosteopathic institution grow andexpand, not only osteopathic col-leges but also our osteopathichospitals, sanitaria and clinics.We hope to see osteopathictreatment and care made in-creasinglv available to tho nn-

ubilities l. l111; be LIL Ltag ible reults-bilities b ecome tangible results.

Arthur D. Becker, D. O.

Dr. Byron E. LaycockDr. Laycock, formerly of the

faculty of the Kansas City Col-lege of Osteopathy and Surgeryhas accepted a position as amember of our faculty group. Hehas earned an enviable reputa-tion as a teacher of osteopathicprinciples and technic and willfind his place in this importantdepartment. We extend sincerewelcome.

We Have "Quints"

Our dictionary does not list thename of five members of a fam-ily, each in a different generationbut we are calling them our"Quints" for the present. DaleWidmer of the graduating classhas been in charge of the fourolder members, treating themwhenever necessary and early inDecember took over the osteo-pathic care of the newest arrivalmaking the fifth of the series.The picture does not do justiceto the appearance of the five forthey all look to be in excellenthealth and even younger than thestated age. Great-great-grand-mother White expects to be justas lively 20 years hence whenshe tops the listing of six in arow.

Folks, meet:Mrs. Emma White, age 75,

Great-great-grandmother.'Mrs. Lena Yeo, age 55, Great-

grandmother.Mrs. Fiern Healy, age 35,

Grandmother.Mrs. Pearl Snedden, age 17,

Mother.William Lauron Snedden, age

two weeks, the ba'be.

Charity BallChicago is planning another

Osteopathic Charity Ball whichis to be held this year Saturdayevening, February 3rd at the'- ^-eate'r Beach Hotel. TedWeems will play and Joseph Bal-cera will prepare the dinner soyou know in advance that themusic and the cuisine will beops. Make your reservationshru Dr. Ralph Lindberg at thenhircan lnt fann-i+hl'. -^+ani+al

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Radio in D. M.Thru the good work of Dr. O.

E. Owen of the faculty a seriesof broadcasts have been on theair since November 29 and willcontinue each week thru the sea-son. The broadcasts are overthe Register and Tribune stationKSO and the following osteo-pathic physicians in the statehave appeared.

November 29, Dr. F. A. Gor-don of Marshalltown and Dr.Rolla Hook of Logan.

December 6, Dr. H. J. Mar-shall of Des Moines and Dr.iHazen Gulden of Ames.

December 13, Drs. Fred Camp-bell and Dr. E. F. Leininger ofDes Moines.

December 20, Dr. R. B. Kaleand Dr. Benny Devine of DesMoines.

December 27, Dr. S. H. Kleinof Des Moines and Dr. J. K.Johnson, Jr., of Jefferson.

January 3, Dr. Della Caldwellof Des Moines and Dr. NellieKramer of Pella.

Script is furnished by the P.& P. W. office of the A. O. A.and a variety of subjects that areseasonal have been discussed.The series is sponsored by thestate association not only overKSO in Des Moines but in othercities in the statie with radiobroadcasting facilities.

Triplets

(Copied from the D. M. RegisterDecemer 30, 1939. Dr. Collardgraduated from our college in1917. Ed.)

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Dr. Gertrude Collard had plentyon her hands when she called atthe farm home of Howard Hoit,four miles southeast of here,Wednesday night.

Triplets-two boys and a girl-were born to Mrs. Hoit. Oneboy arrived at 11:30 p. m., thesecond boy at 11:50 p. m., andthe girl at 12:30 a. m. Each av-eraged six pounds.

Dr. Collard said "all are doingnicely."

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ant project. The Denver Cityand County Society of Osteo-pathic Physicians and Surgeonsis outlining a program for ex-tensive work in the city of Den-ver along this line. It is hehope of the National Associationland every college, that in eachcommunity there will be an ac-tive committee, organized in aneffective way, to bring about thecontinuance of the up-buildinkgand support of our colleges.

DR. E. L. THEILKING-of Tucumcari, N. Mex.,

visited in Des Moines during theChristmas Holidays.

DR. A. D. BECKER-tried to be sick the sec-

ond week of the vacation. Withthe help of Rollin and Alan whowere home for the holidays andDr. Woods the Prexy maderapid recovery.

Squirt GunsJust before Christmas I had

occasion to visit the toy depart-ment of one of our Des Moinesstores. Toys are designed, forthe most part, so that they areharmless and amusing. I noticedon one counter an array of imi-tation firearms one type of whichwas intended to throw a smallstream of water about ten feet.It occurred to me that I mustpurchase a new gun of this typeearly in the Spring for it is aneffective weapon in keeping myafternoon class more alert. Thisgun, in the past, has never beendestructive of anything morethan the tendency to nap whichaffects every class immediatelyafter lunch. Aside from the hu-mor it incites it certainly cannotbe classed as an offensive or de-fensive piece of artillery. Iwould not like to go out intothe world with no more protec-tion than a squirt gun.

I am in favor of peace but notat any price. I feel that we asa profession need to be on peace-ful terms with others who areseeking the same ends but per-haps by different routes. I amnot that trustful that I am will-ing for the other fellow to leadand protect me along this path.I want companions of my ownkind and I want each of usarmed with the most modernmethods of protection that brainscan devise. I do not want toysquirt guns in the hands of eithermyself or my leaders when weare on the defense.

The two things necessary forthis program of protectionare a sincere appreciation of theneed for cooperation and tangi-ble 'support in the form of duesto the national association.

A few squirt guns in the handsof unorganized individuals can-not be very forcible. The strengthof one thousand in the form of astandard fire hose would be ef-fective.

Add your individual strengthand your financial support to ourassociation now by sending inyour application. Your name n-the A. O. A. Roll means that youare ready and willing to defendyour rights with the most effec-tive methods.

H. V. Halladay.

Joint Christmas PartyDes Moines Osteopathic Wom-

en's auxiliary and OsteopathicWomen's College club enjoyed ajoint Christmas party at thehome of Dr. and Mrs. J. P.Schwartz, 4242 Woodland road.

Children's PartyWomen students of Des Moines

Still College of Osteopathy enter-tained 11 underprivileged chil-dren of the college clinic at aChristmas party at the home ofDr. Rachel Woods, 5011 Hick-man ave. There was a tree,gifts and a Santa Claus.

Georgiana Harris and RebeccaRichardson were in charge.

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During recent weeks the entireprofession in Iowa have each re-ceived important and timely com-munications from the State De-partment of Health. Almosteveryone becomes careless attimes, and unintentionally ex-ceeds the letter, if not as wellthe spirit, of the law. Errors ofjudgement explain certain otherinfractions. Probably some suchreasons have prompted thesefriendly reminders for you andme to watch our step. So wewould urge your careful atten-tion to the Department letter ofNovember on the Iowa TitularLaw, and that you check allprinted reference to your title asDoctor to see that proper defsig-nation of your kind of doctor(Degji~s-4s1dUiided therewith.E'-secially window and doorsigns, letterheads, and shingleprinting.

We all recall in recent yearshow Federal Revenue officershave operated to enforce narcoticregulations. To our knowledgeno such warnings as recentlyenlinating from the State Depart-ment of Health have been placedbefore our doctors. The prac-titioner who reads! this explana-tion of the narcotic law, as mail-ed by the State Department ofHealth under date of January4th, and then breaks that lawhas a loose screw. Infractions ofthe rules with respect to the dis-tribution of narcotics composeboth State and Federal offenses.Those who commit infraction ofthose rules risk not only punish-ment, but revocation of theirlicense to practice that by whichthey make a living. The conse-quences are severe, and bothstate and Federal laws are sothoroughly involved that infrac-tion can scarcely result any otherway than prosecution.

Applications for StateMembership

Matie Kitson, Osage; MaryWheeler, Centerville; CharlesWheeler, Centerville; H. M.Sash, Atlantic; Robert R. Land-ry, Odebolt, and A. M. McBurney,Mapleton.F. A. Gordon, D. O., Secy- Treas.

Skeptical?

A recent letter received froma member of our profession whohas returned to this country afterpracticing in England is so fullof basic osteopathy that we mustquote from it.

"Before going to England Imust admit I was skeptical aboutall of the claims made by oldermen in the field. My work inEngland proved to me the realvalue of Osteopathy and by thatI mean the old ten fingered type.Why D. O.'s try to be poor med-ics is beyond my comprehension.I found many medics in Englandpracticing Osteopathy."

Polk CountyDes Moines General Hospital

will be host to the Polk CountyOsteopathic Association, at 6:30P. M., Friday, January 12th, atthe Hospital. Each year everymember of the Association looksforward to the January meetingat which time the Hospital servesus a delicious dinner and pre-sents an inspiring and worth-while program.

The regular February meetingwill be at the Kirkwood Hotel,the second Friday in February.At this time we plan to have aninteresting out of town speakerand hope for a large attendance.

Ru'th Paul, D. O., Sec'y.

Alumni NewsWe are in receipt of an ex-

cellent bulletin put out by theMichigan Alumni group. This isa four page news paper that con-tains some excellent articles andplans and it looks like Michiganis going to town in the very nearfuture. We know from past ex-perience with this group that ifthey set out to do a thing thatit is just the same as done.

Have you noticed the report ofDr. Asa Williard on the numberof students in college this yearand the comparison with otheryears. This does not look anytoo good and especially for thestate of Iowa. Our contact withthe officers of the Iowa associa-tion leads us to believe that thetrouble is not with those! whoare titled as officers but with theones farther down the line whoare not quite as alert as theymight be. A new class entersthe 22nd and we will scan itcarefully to see if Iowa is notdoing just a little bit more thanwe think. We would like to befooled that way once.

Letters from some of the otherstates indicate that now with allof the excitement of the Holidayseason behind us that more workwill be done along this line thatis so essential for the collegeand our profession.

Plans must be made very soonto start the recruiting programfor the class entering this com-ing September.

The Last CallWe are reminding you for the

last time that the roll call on thelast class to enter this collegewith only one year of collegepreparatory will be January 22.In order to hold the lead wehave secured this last year inmatriculants we hope you havenot only contributed to this classbut that you are also giving ser-ious thot to the class which willenter next September.

Osteopathy needs every youngman and woman that you cansend to our colleges.

DR. H. V. HALLADAY-got badly fooled during

the second week of the vaca-tion. He took a few days off inwhat he calls God's country andfound the weather more dis-agreeable than in Des Moines.

At Roosevelt Hi

"Yes, of course that's a man's I must have been mistaken,name, Rump-Gus Rump. He is because in the month that Iccoach at Roosevelt High School. spent at Roosevelt, the worst in-You go out there and take care jury wais a sprained ankle, which

of the boys before they go outon thie field. I will have twoother students out there to takeclare of them after you leave, andto check them over when theycome off the field after practice.Just find iGius Rump and tell himI sent you. He will have plentyof tape, bandage and everythingelse to work with."

Those were Dr. Virg Halla-day's, instructions, as he sent meout to Roosevelt High School, asone of the many student doctorswho throughout the school year,are sent out to all of the DesMoines High Schools as part ofour triaining in the care of ath-letes and their injuries.

Well, I found Coach Rump andhe put me to work immediately.The squad was dressing in thelocker room, and I located someof the boys that the coach saidneedled checking over. A coupleof them had sacro-iliac lesions.One of the! kickers had tendonand muscle strain and the otherswere injuries mostly to thumbs,wrilsts a!nd ankles which neededtaping. Quite a few of the boyswere having foot trouble causedby calluses which had to be cush-ioned with bunion pads andtaped.

In the next few days I had achance to talk with the coachfor a few minutes. He told methat the squad wials pretty rawand green, but that the boyiswere hard workers, and willingto learn. I thought from whatthe coach said about the teamas a whole being inexperienced,that there would be a possibilityof quite a number of injuries.This would be caused by theboys not knowing the easiest orbest method of flalling and tak-ing the hard bumps that comewith football.

DR. F. A. GORDON-of Marshalltown, presi-

dent-elect of the A. O. A., talkedto the Optimist Club in DesMoines Wednesday, December 20expressing his views on the Pub-lic Health Setup. He ratedabout eight inches single in thelocal paper.

happened in a scheduled game.I was one of the second shift

sent out to this school, so threeother students from Still Col-lege had been taking care ofthese boys for three or fourweeks before us. After beingout there a short time I foundthe boyis to be in good condition,and most of them as hard asnails, which no doubt accountedfor the few and minor injurieseven though their averageweight was low and they werelacking in experience.

Before a scheduled game, theboys are checked over, splasticmuscles are loosened up, all an-kles are taped, the wrists, andthe thumbs if necessary. Allequipment is examined and fixedif necessary, such as replacingall worn shoe cleats, etc. Afterthe game the boys are given im-mediate attention for any injur-iesi received during the game.

Besides attending some of thehome games, I went with theteam on two of the out of towntrips. These were Night Gamesat Fort Dodge and Mason City.The chartered bus took abouttwenty men, the coach, his as-sistant and equipment manager.Fortunately we hiad good weath-er for both trips. The boys weregiven a warm meal, with tea andtoast, about two hours beforethe game and a real feed ofsteak or chicken with all thetrimmings after the game.

These high school boys havegood care, the best of equipment,,and a fine coach. Everything hasbeen done to minimize their pos-sible injuries and their greatestasset is to once get in good con-dition and stay that way throughout the athletic sleaison.

G. H. W.

DR. O. E. OWEN-of the faculty was con-

fined to his room for the firstweek of the New Year with theflu. Fine way to start out the1940 program. We are glad tohave Dr. Owen back on the jobat the college.

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Iowa Initiative

The communications we havethis month from the officials ofour Iowa association warrantmore than the mere insertionunder the regular title, on pagefour. We doubt if the averageosteopathic physician, either inIowa or outside the state, ap-preciates the n'eeded alertness, ofour officials and is aware of howconstant this must be, and is,within our own state. With thepresent multitude of conglomer-ate laws and rulings that arecontinuously seeking to relegatethe osteopathic physician no daycan be allowed to pass withouta search of what is being donein nearly every bureau affectingthe physical well-being of ourpopulation. Our officers recent-ly discovered an adverse rulingapplying to State Aid to theBlind. An amendment was of-fered, submitted to the FederalSocial Security Board in Wash-ington by the Iowa State Depart-ment of Social Welfare, returnedand approved here Janpary 24.

Dr. C. D. Swope of Wals:hing-ton complimented the board onits action and congratulatedthem for their initiative and al-ertness in securing this favorableruling.

As a whole the attitude of theprofession in Iowa has been tooindifferent. This may be true inother states and if so it meansthe loss of; prestige that mightbe retained and firmly establish-ed if attention is given at theproper time and by proper meth-ods. We quote from a letter toMr. Dwight S. James, our attor-ney. This letter was writtenfrom the office of the Iowa StateDepartment of Social Welfare.Read this' carefully and note thatOsteopathic physicians are grant-ed equal rights and standingwith other physicians.Dear Mr. James:

Th'e State Board of Social Wel-fare approved the following Aidto the Blind rules on January24, 1940:

Blind Rule 5-3-1"A letter shall be written to

each ophthalmologist whosenames appear on the authorizedlist approved by the State Boardof Social Welfare. This lettershall explain the plan and statethe fee schedule. If the ophthal-mologist desires to participate inthe program, he shall sign induplicate an agreement to thiseffect. He shall retain a copyand send the original to the Di-rector of the Division of PublicAssistance for state office files.

"A list of ophthalmologistspracticing within the State ofIowa shall be compiled in con-


OUR AUGMENTED FACULTYThe usual custom among colleges is to finish a college

year and then announce changes and improvements in thefaculty list to take effect beginning with the Fall term. StillCollege is, jumping the gun on this staid plan for two verygood reasons.

We are still at the top in the matter of registration ofstudents in each of the classes. This means to us that wehiave the confidence of our friends and that they appreciatethe efforts we have been making towardis building the strong-'est osteopathic institution. Our increase in students is notan accident. It is the result of direct investigation on thepart of many of our graduates and friends or thru favorablereports on the conduct of the college indirectly. We promisedthat when we had the opportunity to add to our strength andman power that we would do so. This opportunity came andfor the good of our science we could not afford to turn itdown. Our good fortune in securing added authoritativeteachers is passed on to you for your students. In addingmen of known ability to our teaching force we complimentourselves but we are extending our thankis to you for makingthis move possible and you in turn will compliment yourstudents by advising them to seek instruction under suchleaders as we have to offer. We are confident of our goodjudgment and we are confident that you will respond Eo thatwhen opportunity knocks again we may be prepared to acquireand retain teaching talent for the benefit of your students.This great opportunity was our first reason for adding to ourfaculty at this season of the year.

Several full time members of our faculty have been doingtoo much. Teaching the heavy scientific subjects making upthe course in osteopathy is, tiring. Three or four lectureseach morning plus laboratory and clinical hours in the after-noons is too heavy a schedule for any instructor to carry, forhours must be added to the regular schedule to take care ofconferences, writing, research and many other duties as;soci-ated with modern methods of teaching. By relieving some ofour overworked instructors we are adding to their efficiencyand that means better teachin'g for the instructor is notcompelled to work at high tension or art the point of ex-haustion so much of the time. The redistribution of theschedule will add to the efficiency of every member of thefaculty.

Our added man-power gives us two items of considerableimportance from an executive and clinical standpoint. Dr.Arthur D. Becker is now free to devote his time to the manyduties 'of an executive of 'a college instead of using a greatpart of hits energy as a member of the teaching staff. Alsothe clinical care of our many patients can now be extended toadded special service in several departments. There will begreater efficiency and expanded service in two extremely im-portant divisions of college management.

These changes are of vastly more importance than shownon the mere face of a printed schedule. We are already nowfor ,the cli.aiss you will send to us next Fall. We are giving thefine class just entered the first opportunity at this improvedfaculty. We have not waited until late in the Summer andtried to get the idea over to you in a few weeks. We are sixmonths ahead of other announcements of a like nature andwe are happy to reveal this added strength at a time whenyou may fully appreciate it and have the time to pass thisgood news on to some who have been waiting for this oppor-tunity. To make this even more practical let us go thruthe major changes with you and show you the new strength.

Dr. Arthur D. Becker, now being relieved of daily classwork will supervise the teaching plan in each department,correlating each with the other and shifting subject time andsequence into a smoother continuity of study.

Dr. Lonnie L. Facto has returned to the faculty. Heassumes his duties along the lines of study that have alreadymade him an authority in the diagnosis of diseases of the


Studying TechnicOsteopathic Technic has al-

ways been the basis for the suc-cess of our profession. Wecontend that osteopathy is sosuperior in its beneficial effectson the body that even in thehands of mediocre technicians itis often a spectacular success.We also contend that osteopathictechnic igs not only an art but ascience and while dexterity andgrace must be developed in thedepartment of technic there mustalso be found the basic reasonfor the use of specific technic.Several members of the facultyhave voluntarily banded togetherthis semester for the major pur-pose of getting down to basic'scientific principles of technic.

Each Tuesday night for thenext several' months you willfind a group around the famousround table 'at 3511 Kingmanwhich is immediately adjacent toDr. Hall'aday's den. This den, bythe way, is a veritable museumand reference library on the sub-ject of osteopathy and kindredsubjects so the investigators willhave access to nearly every thingprinted on the subject.

Dr. Arthur D. Becker will con-tribute his !long experience inboth the theory and practice oftechnic.

Dr. Byron Laycock will ar-range the findings in a mannerapplicable to the teaching view-point.

Dr. Lonnie Facto will drawfrom his experience as a speakerand program chairman of thissection of the A. 0. A.

Dr. Woods will interpret froma clinical Standpoint.

Dr. Delbert Johnson will offersuggestions from a late fieldview especially regarding theneeds of the student.

Dr. Owen will analyze the sub-ject from the theoretical andpractical pathological findings.

Dr. Halladay will offer hisanatomical specimens and hisunique knowledge a'cquired inresearch on the spine.

Dr. Kimberly will check onanatomical statements.

It is planned to take eachjoint of the vertebral columnand review the technic recom-mended by our various writers.That which may be classed asscientific will be approved, rec-orded and photographed in ser-ies. The written report will bephrased in scientific yet under-standable language for we feelthat the time has come for us tomake a very definite record ofour ideas on, osteopathic teichnic.

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NO . . C.There is little to write this

month. We have asked for re-ports by or before the first ofMarch and knowing the commit-tee is at work in St. Louis get-ting these ends tied together weare not bothering anyone untilafter that date. Letters recent-ly received indicate that we willhave every facility for excellentfood, fine entertainment andample accomodations for the es-'timated numnber attending eachreunion and banquet. We arenot worrying about the St. Louisprogram for our Council meet-ings for much of the work is al-ready done.

Our organizations may be in-terested in knowing that theFederal Department of- Educa-tion is considering plans! for alisting of all fraternities andsorori'ties in a special survey ofcollege activities. The hint isthat this survey is to determinethe influence of our organiza-tions on the development andconduct of our students.

In our official capacity wehave written requesting moredefinite information about theproposed plan. Nothing officialhas come out of Washington yetso hold tight until we find outthe detail of the hint recentlydropped to us by a good friend.

H. V. H., iEtc. Secy.

Our Organizations

Space again limits our reportsfrom our fraternities and soror-ity. They have juist passed thrua very busy. season and havemuch to tell you about their ac-tivities during the past monthbut we are limiting the reportsin this issue to the newly in-stalled officers. The plast monthhas been filled with banquets fordeparting Seniors, receptionsand smokers for the incomingstudents and regular meetingsmeaning a fresh start on a newsemester. Next month we hopeto have the space to return theirreports to a full page of interest-ing events.

ATLAS C@MBNoble Skull, Bob McKay; Oc-

cipital, John Engleman; Pylorus,Ernie Johnson; Stylus, RobertDrews; Styloid, Dan McKinley.

Archon, G. H. Wirt; Subar-chon, H. Bowden; Pronatarius,Ozzie Neilson; Crusso Phulax,Harry Plautz.

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President, Charle Gray; icePresident, Ch~arles Gray; Vi~cePresident, Kenneth Woolescroft;Secretary, Slcott Fisher; Treas-urer, Jess Varner; CorrespondingSecretary, Jack Lilly.

AorCerebrum, Bernard Weiss;

Cerebellum, Irving Hirshman;Pons, Lou Radetsky; CalamusScriptorius, Dave Friedman;Neuroglia, Edward Kanter; Cal-varia, Arthur Friedm'an.

President, OGeorge Sutton; VicePresident, Neil Woodruff; Secre-tary, John Schott; CorrespondingSecretary, Jack Miller; Treas-urer, John Engleman; Seargent--at-Arms, Dan Toriello.

ALBPresident, Becky Richardson;

Vice President, Lilly McClure;Recording Secretary, RachelPayne; Corresponding Secretary,Emma MacAdams; Treasurer,Georgiana Harris; Escort, MaryToriello.

AlumniEven tho we show the gain we

wanted and needed, thanks tothe extra effort of many of you.it is not time for us to rest onour oars. Our hardest hurdlesare ahead for you in the fieldmulst surely realize that the col-lege's greatest handicap is beforeus. Two years of pre-osteopathiccollege training is now demandedof each matriculanlt. The booksare definitely closed on candi-dates having only one year ofcollege. Those of you who havebeen organized into state asso-ciationsl mulst begin now to inter-est students for the Fall Classand for others that will follow.The next few years mean somuch more than you can imagineto those of us who are workinghard to make you proud of yourinstitutions. We cannot continueunless! we have the, support fromthe outside. The success of thiscollege in working to the topand keeping this position mustbe an inspiration to you to keepthis position for your AlmaMater. Above this record sitand'sa reason of greater importanceBy sending a student to a collegeof osteopathy you are addingstrength to your own position asan osteopathic physician.

DR. J. J. DUNNING-of London writes us su:c

nice comment now and then. I1is a real pleasure to have hinon our Log Book roll. ThankEDr. Dunning for your wordis o:encouragement.

"Still" at the TopIt is going to be extremely

difficult for us to contain ourjubilence in a dignified manner.We closed the Freshman regis,tration and checked the resultsand find that we have twentytwo in the new class. We havenot gone over them yet for sta-tistics but they look good andwe are highly gratified to findthis number matriculating in themid-year. We graduated thirteenso this gives us an increase ofnine providing we had no lossesin any of the lower classes. Areport shows that three have re-turned after having been out forone or more semesters. This isgood news also.

The other item that warmsour hearts is: the transfer of fivefrom other colleges, these enter-ing with the regulation creditfrom other colleges of osteopathyor medical schools.

Next month we will give youthe detail about these additionsto our growing student body.Folks, we thank you for yoursupport and we hope to continueto conduct the affairs of this col-lege iso that you and your stu-dents may be assured of thefinest in osteopathic instruction.

St. Louis

Once the Winter corner isturned, the Spring months moveall 'too rapidly towards our annualconvention. We are now onlyfour months; from packing thatextra shirt and making our trekto a city of many attractions.Our annual meeting is staged fora number of reasons, and if youfind that any two of these thatappeal to you then you shouldbe at St. Louis.

We like to review the advance-ments made during the past year.Our programs are being im-proved each year in the matterof reports of progress and meth-ods of increasing our servicearea. Our educational programthat works thruout the entireyear is of interest to each of us.We want to meet these men andwomen who are back of thisdivision of service. We wantto personally contact the officersof our association to know thembetter and to bring to them apersonal message of support andconfidence in the future.

We enjoy the fellowship of thehalls and exhibits. We shouldhave more time for the littlereminiscent meetings. A fewminutes with each of the oldfriends we meet at a conventionare not enough to review themany incidents that made usfriends, in the beginning and willkeep us friends thruout life. Ourfraternity and Alumni meetingsgive us some time for these per-sonal 'touches but to see andtalk to old friends is certainlyan important part of our annualmeeting.

We enjoy the city itself. Welike to steal away and take timeto see the local exhibits of artand other attractive features

that each city has to the exclu-sion of any other. We will visitthe Missouri Botanical Gardensand find our old friend LaditslausCutak who is in charge of theCactus House. We will run out,to Forest Park and take time toreview its many attractions. Youshould enjoy one evening ofMunicipal Opera and you shouldsee the Lindberg Exhibit. It isnot enough to go to a conventioncity and confine your activitiesto the hotel and the auditorium.Your education should be ex-tended beyond the confines ofthe meeting and you have theopportunity this year to add agreat deal to your broader view-point of outside attractions.

We hope you will not miss thischance to be a part of one ofour largest conventions. St.Louis is located so near the ab-solute center of our osteopathicpopulation that we have everyreason to believe that most ofyou will be there.

If we hurry we will be able todo all the things we want to inpreparation for this big yearlyevent. We must write to sev-eral of our old friends and knowthat they will also be there. Wemust plan a little get together ofthat friendly group that used tomeet a few years back in schooland have such a good time to-gether. We wonder how prac-tice is progressing with some ofthat bunch. We wonder if wewill know the youngsters, whomust have grown almost out ofour sight by this time. We won-der if the old man has less hairand more wrinkles and is hegetting lumpy in places. Maybewe have changed some too, butsurely not. We feel just thesame as w-e did twenty yearsago.

Well, we have only fourmonths to get things in shapefor this trip so we had better bemaking plans right now for therush of Spring will soon be uponus and the time will pass tooquickly. The convention willbe here and we will not be readyto go.

Canadian VisitorsDes Moines Still College was

honored on F'ebruary 6th by thevisit of Dr. R. B. Henderson ofToronto, Ontario and Dr. E. S.Detwiler of London, Ontario,members of the Board of Re-gents of the Province of Ontario,Canada.

Their mission was to inspectthe college and the hospitalwhich they accomplished in athorough manner. A special as-sembly was called at which thevisiting doctors spoke to the stu-dent body and at this time theycordially invited senior studentsto seriously consider Ontario asa location for practice.

It was a real pleasure to havethese fine representatives of theCanadian Osteopathic Profession:call upon us and we were glad tomake our entire resources avail-able to them for their considera-,tion. They expressed themselveswas being highly pleased with themany evidences of progress.

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Osteopathic TherapeuticsREGION OF THE THORAX

(Number 17 in Series)Lobar Pneumonia

Lobar pneumonia is an acuteinfectious disease usually causedby the pneumococcus. It is mostfrequent in the winter and earlyspring months. It affects adultsfor the most part, although itmay occur in children, particu-larly in early childhood. It is aserious disease and cautses moredeaths than any other infectiousdisease. It has been aptly termed"The Captain of the Men ofDeath." In the elderly and inthose whose strength and resist-ance hats been lowered by otherdisease or accident it may occuras a terminal event. With oldpeople the symptoms often areatypical.

The diagnosis is usually easyin typical, frank lobar pneu-monia. It begins very acutelywith a chill, a rapid risle in tem-perature, rapid pulse and respi-ration, an expiratory grunt, dilat-ing alae naisi, flushed cheek orcheeks, pain in the side due to adry pleurisy, a painful cough,and blood-tinged sputum. Thereis a tendency for the patient tolie on the affected side.

Leucocytosis occurs promptlyand may vary from 20 to 30thousand. Within 24 to 48hours evidence of consolidationof one or more lobes of the lungsmay be determined by percussionand by auscultation. The sputummaintains a close relation to thelung pathology, showing finestrealks of bright red blood atthe stage of acute ingorgementor infiltration. With the stageof red hepatization the sputumbecomes the characteristic rustysputum later changing with thestage of gray hepatization to amucopurulent type. The sputumis very sticky and tenacious inthe early days of the disease.

The temperature usuallyreaches 103 or 104 and main-tains a high and fairly constantlevel and frequently declines bycrisis in about 7 to 9 days. Ifthe pneumonia runs more than10 days the temperature morecommonly ends by lysis. Thepulse alt first full and strong be-comes smaller and weaker as thedisease continues. The pain inthe side subsides in two or threedays.

One or more lobes may be in-volved in consolidation. Themost common site of involvementis the lower lobe of the rightlung. If two lobes are involvedin the process it ius usually thelower lobe of both right and left

lungs. Occasionally one may seea central pneumonia in whichcase the consolidation can not bedisclosed by the usual physicalexamination of the chest, butmay be determined by X-ray ex-amination.

The heart should be carefullywatched each day and oftenserves as a reliable barometer ofthe patient's general condition.The second sound at the pulmon-ary area is sharp and clear onauscultation the first two or threedays of the disease and usuallybecomes less clear and softer to-ward the end of the first week.If this second pulmonary soundbecomes blurred and indistinct itis evidence that the right heartis failing and demands promptattention. Any developing ir-regularity of the pulse is veryimportant and usually indicatesserious cardiac embarrassment.Cyanosis and undue increase inthe pulse and respiratory raitehave a similar significance. Theblood pressure should be deter-mined early in the disease sothat any marked change latermay be evaluated. Marked in-crease in pulse rate with a defin-ite drop in the systolic pressureis of serious impart and indi-cates 'cardiac insufficiency. Fataltermination in lobar pneumoniais usually due to toxic poisoningof vital nerve centers. Theheart does not fail because ofthe lung consolidation but ratherbecause of toxic poisoning ofmedullary centers.

(To Be Continued)Arthur D. Becker, D. O.

DR. GEORGE W. GIOODE-Phone BIEA. 4646 Brook-

line, Mass., is Commissioner ofthe Fire Department. We! learnedthis recently in dickering withGeorge for a few feet of hose touse in a power demonstration.We have always been ambitiousto save a chee-ild and now wehave an inkling of an idea as tohow it might be done. If wecan get George to make us anhonorary member of the Brook-line Fire Department we can,with impunity, go right out onthe street and save the first 18-year-old female blond that wesee. Don't all of you ask atrNrn." h t'k- ,.r1c-hl urn,,,h IttUIICone UL WnJU s11ill W e save nerI J

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ARTHUR E. BORCHARDT-of the Senior class took

unto himself a wife, Muriel De-Busk, Friday, February 2. Theevent was celebrated at St.John's and attended by members'of both families several travelingmany miles in order to be at the,ceremony. Our congratulationsand best wishes.

DAVIS AND GECK-of Brooklyn, N. Y., kindly

furnished a film for our assem-bly January 5, the operation be-ing an interesting one on th'egall bladder. We, have a brainoperation booked from the samefirm for February :9 and wish toexpress our thankis to this firmfor their generosity in extendingto us the privilege of drawingfrom their fine library of movies.

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(Continued From Page 1)nervous system. Part of his time will be devoted to theenlarged clinical plan.

Dr. Byron Laycock has already established a reputationas a lecturer and demonstrator of technic and has been adeep student of principles. Still College is a college of osteo-pathy and we feel that in adding Dr. Laycock to the depart-ment of osteopathy that we have given you the best that theprofession can offer. We specialize in osteopathy and we arevery glad to augment our faculty group with a sincere studentof osteopathy such as we find in Dr. Byron Laycock.

Dr. Paul Kimberly has been an able assistant in thedepartment of Anatomy for the past (two years. He is retainedin this department and will add to his teaching hours con-tinuing with his fine leadership in the Anatomical Laboratory.

With these additions and changes we feel that StillCollege has more to offer than at any time in her long andsuccessful career. That the new arrangement is a success hasalready been proven in class work even tho the semester hasjust started. We are watching every corner and willsmooth out the little rough places that may show up beforethe end of the semester. Our point is that by starting nowwith this faculty wei defy you to find a more efficient teachinggroup for your students next Fall, whether they come to us asFreshmen or with time credit.

We are extremely proud of the strongest concentrationof osteopathic instruction ever offered our profession.

Next month we want to take you thru one of our depart-ments and will bring you our reasons for feeling that StillCollege has more to offer in osteopathic education.

Grandpa HalladayThe following telegram was

received from Monta Sana Hospi-tal, Los Angeles, Calif., just intime for us to pull the formsfrom the press and tell you thenews. Mrs. Grigsby will be re-membered by many of our for-mer students and the professionasi the daughter of Dr. Virg Hal-laday. The babe was born onLincoln's birthday.Dr. H. V. Halladay

722 6th Ave., Des Moines, Ia.Seven pound four ounce baby

girl arrived at 10:50 p. m. Sheis a beauty and we have decidedto keep her. Francels came thruwith flying colors and is doingfne. Harry C. Grisgsby, Jr.

NORTHERN INDIANAWe have word from Secy.

Forster of South Bend that Dr.O. H. Olsen recently gave thema fine talk and demonstration onX-Ray in Diagnosis. This wasat the regular meetinp of theNorthern Indiana OsteopathicAssociation. Dr. E. B. Porter,presided.

DR. C. H. SPENCER DIESWe were shocked recently to

read of the death of CharlesSpencer. He came to DesMoines in 1900, entered the col-lege, graduating in 1902 and re-mained on the faculty for threeyears. California called and Dr.Spencer located in Los Angelesin 1905 early earning for himselfan enviable reputation as a care-ful diagnostician and an expertosteopathic physician. His suc-cess in the care of athletes datesback to the days of Honus Wag-ner and Ty Cobb and he wasknown by the most famous ofball players for over thirty years'.We are proud to have had Dr.Spencer as one of our earlyteachers and graduates of thiscollege.

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I had occasion recently tostand at the corner of Sixth andKeo and watch traffic. This is abusy corner. The N-S street isthe major artery leading to orfrom the business district fromthe North. Keo is a wide E-Wstreet skirting the business dis-trict on the North and swiftlymoving c;ars of all sizes andutility are anxious to be somewhere else when they arrive atthis corner. Pedestrians movingto or from the busines area oracross need to be especially care-ful at this intersection. Trafficlights are provided and safetyislands have been constructedfor their protection. We wereparticularly interested in thesafety islands.

One step either up or downseparated the pedestrian fromsafety or danger. Step up andbe safe, step down and you arein danger. It semed that every-one crossing the street even withthe light hurried to the spot ofsafety, took a breath, lookedaround and then hurried on tothe protection of the oppositecurb.

I could not help but think ofthe safety islands that have beenbuilt for us by the A. O. A. Inall matters that pertain to thewelfare of our profession, ouradvancement, our protection andour stability, we have an asso-ciation that has erected safetyislands for us. We have but totake the one step to assure our-selves of a continuance of thisservice in our behalf. As amember of our national associa-tion we can feel that we havehelped with our. little bit ofmoral and financial support to-wards the building of moresafety islands where they areneeded most.

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(Continued From Page 1)sultation with a'practicing oph-thalmologist of recognized stand-ing, designated by the Directorof the Division of Public Assist-ance and approved by the StateBoard 'of Social Welfare. Everyeffort shall be made to have acomplete list of ophthalmologistswithin the state. This list shallbe approved by the State Boardof Social Welfare and the IowaMedical Society, as far as it con-cerns doctors of medicine, and bythe State Board of Social Wel-fare and the Iowa Society ofOsteopathic Physicians and Sur-geons, as far as it concerns doc-tors of osteopathy, and in eachinstance the list of ophthalmolo-gists from the medical professionshall be filed with each CountyWelfare Board and the CountyMedical Society, and the list ofophthalmologists from the osteo-pathic profession shall be filedwith each County Welfare Boardand the District Osteopathic So-ciety."

Blind Rule 5-3-2"It shall be the duty of the

Director of the Division of Pub-lic Assistance, upon recommend-ation of the Society representingits own classification of ophthal-mologists, to keep the approvedlist of such qualified opthalmolo-gists in current order and toforward all changes, additions, orrevisions to the County -WelfareBoard and the County MedicalSociety if same applies to a doc-tor of medicine, and to theCounty Welfare Board and Dis-trict Osteopathic Society if sameapplies to a doctor of osteo-pathy." Sincerely yours,(Signed) F. T. Walton, Director

Division of Public Assistance.

Applicants for StateMembership

Robert A. Lindquist, Des Moines.D. E. Sloan, Des Moines.H. C. Goeken, Des Moines.P. E. Kimberly, Des Moines.

Our State President

We have a personal letter to-day from our state president, Dr.Rolla Hook. We have beenfriends for years and we do notlike to hear of Rolla's illness.At present he is at the AntonKani Hospital in Omaha and ilsnot at all well. His many graveresponsibilities have been partlyresponsible for his weakenedphysical condition but, with him,.we are hoping for a speedy re-covery. Rolla feels that he mayhave to give up his work withthe state association and take acomplete rest for a year. Wesincerely hope that before thattime he will be back in goodhealth again and filled once morewith that vim and vigor that has,characterized his life and workfor many years. We are all pull-ing for you Rolla.

Graduation Affairs

The history-making eventsthat close: the schedule of eachclass consist of Class Day, Ban-quet and Graduation. -Our re-'cent Senior Class kept thesedates- widely enough scattered so,that the effect of one had partlyworn off before another neededattention and while no seriouscasualties have been reported wehave noted a sudden quietudethat followed the final ceremony.With the cl;aizs scattered now wecan safely report beginning withtheir Class Day program Friday,January 12.

A number by the college or-chestra opened the assembly.This was to be followed by afanfare introducing: Dale Figgattired to represent "1936" orthe year the class entered. Dalegot a little impatient and wa'son the platform before the uni-son of trumpets could be unified.A't the other extreme in sizecame the class president, HenryGoeken all ready to graduate.Henry delivered the address ofwelcome and expressed for theclass their pleasure and satisfac-tion at having arrived at this im-portant stage.

At thiis' point Jean LeRoque'took over and introduced theDrake Singing Ensemble. Thisgroup is always welcome andhighly appreciated by our entirestudent body. Elmer Hansenfollowed with a short but ac-curate history of the class. Aswith the majority of classes itsuffered losses and gains nearlyevery semester but finally wonwith 'an increase over the origi-nal number registering.

Dale Widmer neatly disposedof all of those things that Sen-iors are anxious to be rid of. Itis doubtful if some of the re-cipients of this generosity everuse the valuable gifts left intheir possession. Bob Whitemust have smoked a marajuanafor his imagination soared inpredicting the future of hisclasismates. The good humor ofthe Will and Prophesy was en-joyed by all and the boys areto be congratulated for keepingtheir remarks within rationallimits.

Following a number by theorchestra Dale Figg representingthe class presented the collegewith a fine spot light to be usedin one of the specialty' diagnosticrooms. Goeff Lawrence then ap-peared and called Dr. Halladayto the platform presenting himwith a Kirsten cigaret holder.Dr. Halladay had been selectedas class advisor and this momen-to from the class will be a last-ing reminder of the contactswith this group.

The Play's the Thing and sothe Seniors must leave with theaudience an interpretation ofsome of their impressions. WithEd Reese as the victim in a cldn-ical examination he was subject-ed to the searching diagnosticmethodis of nearly every memberof the factulty. As usual theca.se finally had to have surgeryand following the removal ofribs and nearly everything else

the patient made an excellentrecovery. We hope for similar S yig eCI. . . . . . . .. - -I .... ~l_-'_. _1 ..... I___L. _ .- ' ,suICcess IOr tins class DUt Withmuch lesis confusion. It is need-less to add that the skit provedfar more amusing than instruc-tive.

A finale consisting of the wav-ing flag with symbols indicatingthe college and A. O. A. in thebackground added a dignifiedtouch to the end of the Seniorispart of the program.

Dr.' Halladay took over andasked Dr. Becker to make theSenior Awards for extra workin the departments of the col-lege. Henry Goeken, Paul Kim-berly, iGloeffrey Lawrence, JeanLeRoque, Bob Lindquis't, EdReese, Don Sloan and Dale Wid-mer received special certificatesfrom the college. Don Sloan andHenry Goeken were awarded theSigma Sigma Phi cups for super-ior service to the college and toOsteopathy.

Dr. Halladay then called 18Freshmen to the platform andannounced their awards in theform of solid metal keys forhaving attained ;a grade of 95 %or more on the final Osteologyexam.

As the orchestra played thefinal number the assembly wasinvited to hesitate at the doorfor a minute and each was pro-vided with a souvenir sample ofa favorite Des Moines productthru the courtesy of the class.

In spite of the severe cold acrowd of nearly 60 gathered atYounkers for the Senior Ban-quet. Members of the class, thefaculty, trustees and guests en-joyed a fine meal, beautiful tabledecorations, and a companionablecrowd. Dr. Becker called uponDean Schwartz, Dr. Marshall andDr. Halladay for short talks.Henry Goeken responded for theclaiss. In announcing the vale-dictorian Dr. Becker called theattention of those present to thevery close figures for three mem-bers of the class. Elmer Hansenscored slightly in the lead andwill have his name engravedwith others having won this dis-tinction on the Pisi Sigma Alphaplaque. Paul Kimberly andGeoffrey Lawrence were veryclose rivals.

(Commencement services wereheld at the college auditoriumthe night of January 19. Rev.Marvin Sansbury addressed thegraduates, wishing for them allof the good things in life as, areward for their diligence in col-lege and in practice. Mr. Wil-liam Lee of 'Drake Universitysang, accompanied by Miss MarieWissler. Following the presen-tation of the class by Dean J. P.Schwartz and the conferring ofthe degrees by President Becker,an informal reception was heldin the waiting room of the col-lege.

We have closed the book onthirteen graduates. They havescattered and carry with themthe message of osteopathy. Ourvery best wishes go with eachand we hope to hear soon ofsuccess in a permanent location.

(Continued From Page 1)years ago will be used. as thebasis for the description of agiven lesion. The several lesionsrecognized at a given articula-tion will be classified and a spe-cific technic outlined for eachfinding.

Reference books already athand for this study include A. T.Still, Ashmore, Downing, Tucker,Hollis, Bigsby, Murray, McCole,Castlio, Hulett, Hazzard, Swan-berg, Beadle, Lovett and Halla-day's Applied Anatomy of theSpine.

No publication is contemplatedat this time. This is being donefor the benefit of the osteopathicdiagnostic and technic staff ofthe college and if practice provesits popularity and usefulnessthan printed releases will beconsidered by subscription only.

We feel that research of thiskind will eliminate some of ourtechnic that at times approachesa dangerous stage. It will giveus an approved scientific technicnot built on the idea of a spec-tacular demonstration of sometrick rrvement but bawsed onreasons that may be easilytraced to accuracy in a diagnos-tic and therapeutic plan.

Again Still College is takingadvantage of its faculty andplanning for better osteopathiceducation.

Polk CountyPolk County Osteopathic As-

sociation enjoyed the hospitalityof Des Moines Gleneral Hospital,Friday, January 12th. Fifty-two members and guests werepresent.' A delicious dinner wasserved by Mrs. Schwartz. Dr.J. P. Schwartz was the speakerof the evening and gave a mostinteresting and instructive lec-ture on Neisserian infections.

Polk County is glad to wel-come Dr. L. L. Facto who hasrecently returned to the StillCollege faculty, also Drs. B. E.Laycock and Hugh Clark, twonew faculty members. We hopethey will meet with us often.

The Association is renewingits contract with the A. O. A.for fifty copies of the Osteopathicmagazine monthly. These areto be sent free to schools andlibrarie's.

At the last Polk County meet-ing a motion was made andpassed by unanamous vote, thatthe Legislative Committee, ofwhich Dr. Klein is iChairman,write letters to Senators Dowell,Herring and Gillette, requestingthat Osteopathic Physicians begiven equal consideration underpractise act S1620.

The regular February meetingwas held at 6:30 p. m., Friday,February 12th, at the KirkwoodHotel. Dr. Anton Kani ofOmaha, spoke on "Osteopathy atthe Crossroads." Surgical mo-tion pictures in technicolor takenby Dr. Kani at his hospital werealso shown. We were very gladto have as guests, several recentgraduates of Still College.

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Volume 18 March 15, 1940 Number 3Volume 18 March 15, 19 4 0 Number 3

Dr. A. G. Chappell DiesWe first knew him as a tall

thin 'boy with a Southern drawl,22 years ago. He went back tohis home town and made goodnot only there but expandedfrom the state into national af-fairs. It was a shock to get thenews recently that Skipper haddied February 20 of CerebralHemorrhage. Our very sinceresympathy is extended to hisfamily and we know a favoritefriend will be missed by manyin the state and more at ournational meetings.

Girls BasketballWe have just finished the state

tournament and we are all in.What a sport this game has de-veloped into! Watch for an earlyedition of Life and see for your-self what we have the opportun-ity of being an actual part of,here in Deis Moines. Now 'fessup. Aren't you sorry that youwere not here? Want to see per-fectly timed symphonic muscularactivity? Want to see keen com-petition with sportsmanshipparamount? And on the sidedon't you fellows think the newerdesigns in girls basketball togsare an improvement over thestyles of a few years back? Cer-tainly, it gives them more free-dom.

Five well trained girls fromthe college were assigned to takecare of seven of the competingteams. These teams sent lettersto the college requesting thisservice and we were preparedand glad to be able to do ourpart in making the tournamenta success.

Georgiiana Harris drew thewinning team and if you thinkyou can touch her with a tenfoot pole you are mistaken.Don't get her started on theevents leading up to the lastgame Saturday night. Lillie Mc-Clure's team beat out EdythGates' team in the semi-finals buttry to get Edyth to admit thather team was the least bit in-ferior. Beverly Dodge had thebad luck to Ibe assigned to earlylosers but enjoyed the good luckof following thru with otherteamis. Gertrude Ganfield was as-signed late due to a lagging re-quest but knew the answer tothe question "Why did Water-ville lose?"

Why can't we have thesegames every month instead ofhaving to wait a whole year fora return. 0 yes, Virg was hang-ing around snapping pictures ofthe girls and as; usual doing aslittle work as possible.

TheDes Moines Still College of Osteopathy

announces an intensive week of

POST-GRADUATE REVIEW AND CLINICOpen to all graduate osteopathic physiciansIL

Plan now to do yoour annual "Brain Dusting" with us'and our augmented faculty for six days of concentration,

MAY 27 to JUNE 1 inclusiveTurn to the right page of your appointment book now.

THE BASIC SCIENCES

It is difficult in a short article to clearly convey the ideas ofthe managing group that plans the curriculum. We are a part ofthe Associated Colleges of Osteopathy and the matter of designinga continuity in osteopathic education is not an elasy task even forthe officials of that body. The past forty years have seen changesin the plan of osteopathic courses that have been rapid and fromthe beginning have been constructive. Outside influences haveinduced isome of the changes and inside inspiration has been re-sponsible for others. At the present writing our teaching plan, ourselection and arrangement of subjects, has been mapped in con-formity with the demand for every graduate o'steopathic physicianto be a better educated student at the beginning of the course anda well rounded general osteopathic physician at the end.

The first consideration in building a practical course in anytherapy is to know that the student understands those subjects orsciences that form the basis for specific diagnosis and treatment.The Iso-called Basic Sciences are usually listed as these preliminarysubjects. It is the intent of the college management that at somelater date students entering this institution shall not be permittedto matriculate without certain of these Basic Sciences taken pre-liminary to the course in Osteopathy. The present schedule in-cludes the Basic Sciences. Since the application of these can beperhaps better-done as their therapeutic use unfolds, it wouldundoubtedly be more practical to dispose of these studiels beforebeginning the. course in Osteopathy. The four years then givento the study of Osteopathy could be made truly four years of osteo-pathic study instead of approximately one third basic science andthe remaining two thirds the study of our therapy. We could usemore time in the development of osteopiathic diagnosis and treat-ment and our next advance in the education of an osteopathicphysician must be the expansion of study within our own field oftherapy.

Chemistry

The study of Chemistry seems to be the greatest stumblingblock to the majority of students. The major reason for this isthat this should be a compulsory istudy in high school and it is not.If each high school student were required to take the regulationcourse of one yelar of high school chemistry this basis would makethe more advanced divisions of the subject not only more intereist-ing but easier of application. The present schedule for the teach-ing of Chemistry in our osteopathic colleges calls for Inorganic,Organic and Physiological Chemistry. These are given in theFreshman and Sophomore years and without a preliminary highschool or college course lare certainly difficult. Chemistry is a verynecessary part of the education of any physician. The reactionsused in diagnosis and many other practical analyses depend uponan understanding of chemical activities. The study of diet maybei reduced to chemical terms. This subject deals with some verysimple and common chemicals as well as the complicated organiccombinations.


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iCaughan of the' Central Office,the meeting held Sunday, March10 wias without precident. But,let us begin earlier.

Dr. H. E. Clybourne and Dr.J. Paul Leonard, president andsecretary of the D. M. S. C. O.Alumni Association agreed thatwith so much to be done duringthe next few- months that a callmeeting in a centrally locatedcity would facilitate matters agreat deal. Orders were issuedand thru the kindness of Dr. J.E. Rogers of Oshkosh, reserva-tions were made at the LakeShore Athletic Club for confer-ence room space and other ac-comodations. Every officer of thenational alumni organization waspresent together with others in-terested and at 9 a. m. the fol-lowing started working.

Dr. H. E. Clybourne, presidentof D. M. S. C. O. Alumni Associa-tion.

Dr. J. Paul Leonard, secretaryof D. M. S. C. O. Alumni Associa-tion.

Dr. John E. Rogers, Endow-ment Councilor of D. M. S. C. O.

Dr. Fred D. Campbell, StudentRecruiting Councilor of D. M. S.C. 0. Alumni Association.

Dr. H. V. Halliaday, CollegeRepresentative of D. M. S. C. O.Alumni Association.

Dr. Arthur D. Becker, Presi-dent of D. M. S. C. O.

Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Dean ofD. M. S. C. O.

Dr. Paul Park, president ofIowa D. M. S. C. O. Alumni As-sociation.

Dr. George Heilman, presidentof Wisconsin D. M. S. C. O.Alumni Association.

Dr. Harry Stimslon of theMichigan D. M. S. C. O. AlumniAssociation.

Dr. Sam Liebov, chairman ofthe D. M. S. iC. O. Reunion andBanquet at St. Louis June 26,1940.

We wonder if in reading thisyou can fully realize the importof such a meeting,. This? sincere,unselfish group of workers forour college left.their homes, tak-ing their weekly day of rest, todevote the entire time in work-ing out plans that are primarilyfor your benefit and pleasure.Several matters of great import-ance needed to be considered.Your Reunion and Banquet hadbeen definitely dated and a ten-tative program outlined. SamLiebov's trip from St. Louis toChicago to go over these pre-liminary plianis for your meetingWednesday night, June 26 re-sulted in a saving to you of fifty


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The last regular meeting ofSigma Sigma Phi was held in theform of a banquet at Leo's! deli-catessan with Judge Powers asthe guest speaker. The Judge,who is troubled with a chronicecholecystitis, could not partici-pate in the meal with us but satpeacefully by while the rest ofus attacked large slabis of hamand then delivered a very inter-esting talk after we had finished.

Now that the six weeks examsare over, we see that Dr. Factohasn't lost any of his "stuff"during his absence from the col-lege and ean still ask about moresigns with peoples' name attachedto them than there are nameslisted in the telephone directory.

Dr. Schumaker is amazed atthe interest the Senior A class i'sshowing in carbon, hydrogen andozygen. Thats a good sign thatqualifyings are again drawingnear. We wish you the best ofluck fellas, and hope you allknock off 100% in every exam.

J. E. N.

The Gamma chapter of PsiSigma Alpha held their seniorbanquet at the Eiast Des Moinesclub January 9. The toastmas-ter Dr. O. E. Owen, introducedthe speaker, Rev. F. J. Weertz.

The following members wereissued life certificates-E. Han-

Pledge Westfiall was the chair-man for the occasion, assistedby Pledge Elliot who did somevery clever advertising for theaffair. Dancing and games wereplayed which rounded off theevening very nicely.

The Atlas Club every semesterhas a series of speakers whichappear every other Monday eve-ning. The first speaker for thenew semester was Dr. Zimmer-mian, a German refugee fromVienna who talked on a very in-teresting modern topic. Mondayevening, March 11, Dr. L. L.Facto will lecture on technic. Thepractical work committee underthe direction of Dr. Paul Rutteris outlining a very interestinggroup of speakers for the semes-ters series of talks.

Out of the new crop of fresh-men, who have entered schoolthis term,, we have had the pleas-ure to pledge Joe Cullen, EarlGay, Don Althouse, and SiamThornton.

R. 0. D. Stylus

Wal reckon its time to giveyouse guys and glals the lowdownon whats going on round here.

Wel had our smoker here atthe houise Tuesday, January 30.The turn out was exceptionallygood-The speakers consisted ofJudge Powers, Drs. Becker, Fac-to, Klein and Owen. Its sur-prisingly funny just how muchknowledge one can pick up atthese litle get togetheris.-UhHuh!!

sen, G. Lawerence, Paul Kimber- We have had a couple of vsi-ly. i tors in the liast two weeks-Dr.

Beta chapter of Kansas City Millard ,the gentleman and fratCollege honored us by sendingBro from Wisconsin, stopped atfour members to our senior ban- our humble abode long enoughquett. to tell us he had found a place

Initiation February 113 was called Summit, South Dakota,held at the P. S. G. house, thoseheld at the P. .G. house, those that seemed to be the place heinitiated were W. F erguson, M. would like to practice-Reckon

(Ford, E'. Perry, J. Robb. thats .,where we will find himA banquet was held at the he w ilnA banquet was Mon held at the from now on. Good luck Cliff!!

Eiast Des Moines club February The other visitor was, Dr. Fischer26. The speaker of the evening Tht good looking chap ferwas Bill Hamon from the identi- MilwaukeeHe is practicing in

Milwaukee-He is practicing infication department of the city Tennessee and doing right wellof Des Moines. He recited his! himself.favorite! poems, which were en-joyed very much. We have four new men living

R. Woods and R. Anderson ac- in the house at the present timecepted Pledgeship Gamma Chap- -They are: Jack Bland fromter extends their 'best regards to West Virginia; Ray Sweney fromthese; two students and wishes Massachusetts; Douglais Frantzthem a very successful college from Michigan (potatoe farmer)year. E. E. B. 'and last if not least that little

guy in the brilliant red shirt,Herbert Clausing from Tulsa,

Ai LZS L n oL0 2) Oklahoma. Es even got air onNow that the first six weeks es cheesf!!

exams' are over we can plunge Thei other night-Wednesidayright back and burn more of the February 7, to be exact-Wemidnight oil, getting ready for had the Still College Coeds forthe second six weeks work. The dinner. Those present were B.eckysemester is well underway now, Richardson (president of Deltaand the! Atlas Club 'wants: to ex- Omega), Georgiana Harris, Edy-tend its hearty good wishes and the Gates, Rlachel Payne, Emmagood luck to all the new men, Louise MacAdams, Mildred Wey-who have by this time, been con- gandt, Lavonne Overton, Murie:vinced on the study of o'steopathy Stewart, Mary Toriello, Beverlyas a profession. Dodge, Gertrude Ganfield, and

The present pledge group of Mary Williams. The dinner gongthe Atlas Club gave their tannual rang and the shuffle began-Thepledge party, which is always a charge was lead by Becky /ancbang up affair, Saturday evening, Wirt, the two prelsidents of theiiFebruary 3. The party was well respective organizations. Aftelattended and every one seemed putting on the feed bag whichto be having a real time of it. was prepared under the super

vision of that mighty mite of thekitchen-the honorable Glenn C.Munger Esq. (Some hash ehgals?) we played bridge andbingo. Later in the evening re-freshments! were served - Walthlat just about all for thiis, time-Adios. 0. G. N.

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cents. Match that in unselfish-ness if you can. Sam spent histransportation to Chicago and re-turn from St. Louis and one dayaway from his practice to slavemoney for you. Mlay we assureyou now that this spirit withinthe Alumni of our college isgrowing rapidly and it is andwill be the basis for the main-tenance of our prestige in thefuture.

Before discussion of the majortopic'si of the program Dr. Cly-bourne called upon Drs. ArthurD. Becker and J. P. Schwartz ofthe college for any remarks theymight care to make. Both com-plimented the Alumni organiza-tion and reported many improve-ments in the faculty and equip-ment at the college. Each ex-pressed the hope that the Alumnicould visit the college and beconvinced of the changes thathave been made during the lastseveral years. It is a well knownfact that graduates of any tcol-lege think of that institution interms' of what it was doing andwhat it had at the time! of theirgraduation. We want you in thefield to know that Still Collegeis not standing still. It has pro-gressed each year and will con-tinue to do so. Both Dr. Beckerand Dr. Schwartz were optomis-tic of the future and stated thlatall they needed was a more com-plete appreciation among thegraduates of the many improve-ments already made and thosecontemplated.

Dr. Halladay'isi reports werelargely statistical and dealt withthe number of students in ourcollege from the different statesand the proportion of increaseor decrease. It was happily notedthat the past two years havegiven us an increase in eachclass and evidence of a continua-tion of this confidence.

It was decided to publish aBulletin to be sent to ealch Alum-nus advising our graduates moreintimately of the various plansdiscussed and accepted at thismeeting. Watch for this import-ant document and do not throwit away but keep it for futurereference.

The noon hour approached.Drs. Becker and Schwartz con-ferred and returned with the: an-nouncement that dinner was be-ing served by the college in Par-lor B, immediately adjacent. Howthey ever prepared that finesteak dinner will ever remain asecret but we still think thechef and aides had something todo with it. Dr. R. C. McCaughan,guest of the group, arrived ontime and the noon m;eal was trulyan enjoyable affair.

Following the repast the c.on-ference continued in Parlor A,with Dr. McCaughan expressinghis complete surprise and grati-fication at the call and responseto such a meeting. He reviewedthe college situation briefly andpointed out that the future ofour institutions must dependlargely on concerted effort with-in our own ranks. He added thathe had noted an increased inter-est in our various institutionsduring the paist year.

The business of the conferencewas not hurried but a number ofimportant items were disposedof. Reports were heard from Drs.Campbell and Rogers on StudentRecruiting and Endowment. Con-structive ideas were offered byeveryone present all being notedand miany to be ulsed later in theprogram.

Dr. Paul Park was designatedchairman of the Homecoming Ju-bilee to be held possibly in Oc-tober.

Dr. H. E. Clybourne, chair-man, together with Dr. J. P.Schwartz and Dr. J. E. Rogerswere charged with building adefinite program of improvementeach year leading up to our 50thanniversary in 1948.

This was the first time butthere will be a second. Allagreed that no time should beset for such meetings but thatwith each fully aware of thevalue of such conferences thatany time a call was made forthils group of officers to be to-gether, they would meet.

It is unfortunate that with1400 Alumni scattered over thecountry that each of you couldnot have been listening to thetopics and the discussions. Everyword and act at this meeting wasan expression of enthusiastic de-sire! to back the college in itsprogram of expansion. The indi-vidual was submerged and thecollege and the future of osteo-pathy put before everything else.

These officials will soon bewriting to you. The personalmessage thlat they print in theforthcoming Bulletin will be ofgreat interest to you. Keep inmind the sacrifices both in timeand money that these men havemade and see if you cannotmatch them in your community.

The college is extremelyproud ,of its Alumni officers. Itis fully aware of the handicapunder which they are working toinitiate an increased interest inthe needs of the college and os-teopiathy. The handicap is notin workable ideas but in work-able aides in each state.

Alumni meetings are beingplanned in several statess. Weask you to attend these andlearn more about the organiza-tion. An Alumni luncheon willbe held during the Post Grad-uate (and Review Week at thecollege the last of May. Our bigAlumni meeting will be June 26at Sit. Louis and keep your eyeopen for detailed plans for thisprogram. It becomes your will-ing duty to assist your officersin any project that will extendthe good influence of our collegeand our science.

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Faculty Adviser -.-H. V. Halladay

President .-.. Arthur D. Becker


Osteopathic TherapeuticsREGION OF THE THORAX

(Number 18 in Series)Lobar Pneumonia UContd.

The results obtained by thedistinctive osteopathic treatmentof lobar pneumonia have attain-ed a high pinnacle in the worldof therapeutics. More than 90%of iall cases treated have madegood recoveries as a reisult of theskillful and intelligent applica-tion of the fundamental princi-ples underlying osteopathicscience.

The problem presenting in thetreatment of lobar pneumonia isin no way dissimilar to that pre-senting in many acute infectiousdiseases'. Pneumoccoci pulmon-ary infections are more seriousthan most and the effelcts of thetoxins elaborated are more dis-astrous than in many infections,but the basic objectives of treat-ment are the same as are metwith in most infections. Theymay be stated as follows:1. To preserve and enhance the

patient's resistance, both gen-eral and local.

2. To overcome the infection.3. To combat toxemia.4. To prevent complications if

possible and to promptly rec-ognize them and effectivelytreat them if they occur.

5. To support vital functions.6. To fortify and sipeed iconvales-

cence.To preserve and enhance the

patient's resistance, both generaland local, includes: rest in bed;proper ventilation; good nursingcare; suitable and adequate diet;careful and repeated osteopathicnormalization of the spine andparavertebral tissues and the se-curing of adequate sleep.

To overcome the infection: Byosteopathic treatment we makeavailable to patients their owninherent capacities and re-sources. The antigen of the in-fective agent is the specific andadequate stimulus to those tis-sues and organs whose functionit is to erect barricades (anti-toxins, antibodies, opsonins, etc.)The re!ticulo endothelial tissue'sfound in the ispleen, the liver,the bone marrow, the lymphaticstructures, and probably manyother tissues and organs are ac-tive in overcoming infections andneutralizing toxins. These tis-sues and organs can function atoptimum only when their bloodand nerve supply are miaintainedwithin normal limits. The me-chanisms to overcome infectionsare inherent in the body tissues.

To combat toxemia: osteo-

plathic treatment to support eli-mination. The spinal centers forthe kidneys, liver and bowels de-mand repeated normalization.The following measures are indi-cated: greatly increased fluid in-take; daily or more frequentenemata; repeated sponge baths';and in many cases with markedtoxemia, the use of enteroclysis(Murphy drip) of 5% glucose}from 4 to 6 hours at a time,twice each 24 hours. Properventilation aids detoxification.Mobilization of the thoracic cageis valuable. Measures u'seed tocombat toxemia also serve tocontrol high temperatures, inwhich problem we may add thecareful but thorough upper cer-vical normalization as a methodof marked value.

To prevent compliciations: Themost common complication isempyema. The careful normali-zation of the cervical and thor-acic spine with careful raisingand articulation of the ribs en-hances local reisistance of tissuesby normalization of vasomotorinnervation. Such treatment ex-erts a favorable influence ontrophism. Should empyema re-sult in spite of such care, promptrecognition and surgical treat-ment are imperative.

To support vital functions:Osteopathic treatment to securenormalization of the cervical andupper dorsal Ispine and the las-sociated ribs is the best insur-ance for the. maintenance of ade-quate cardiac reserves. The cen-tral nervous mechanisms arelikewise protected by these ols-teopathic measures. All vitalorgans and tissues are benefitedby measures used in combatingtoxemia. From the first day inlobar pneumonia, the efforts tocombat toxemia mufst be unre-mitting. In many ways' this fac-tor may be! said to constitute the"crux of treatment."

To fortify and sped convales-cence: lobar pneumonia is awicked disease and the toxins ofthe infection work havoc thruoutthe entire body. The heart mus-cle, the kidney epithelium, theparenchymatous cells of the liverand other tissues in the bodyundergo cloudy swelling andgranular degeneration, and insevere icasesi focal areas of nec-rosis ensue. As long as there ispathology in these tissues andorgans, there will be reflex os-teopathic spinal lesions (viscero-somatic). These reflex lesionsimpair recuperative activitiesand maintain the pathology bywhich they were produced. Re-peated osteopathic normalizationof these viscerosomaltic lesionareas makes available the nor-mal processes of repair. Thecommon error in severe acute in-fections is for the patient to re-turn to usual activities too sipeed-ily. Time and osteopathic treat-ment are indicated. It takestime, rest, and restoration ofbodily resources to make an op-timum recovery from a seriousinfection such as lobar pne!u-monia.

In a few mild and favorablecases of lobar pneumonia oneosteopathic treatment each day

The Technic GroupConsiderable interest i's, being

manifested in the work of thespecial Technic committee of thefaculty. Letters and cards comein asking more about the planand what will eventually be donewith the findings. We are notselfish and so if the total findingsappear to be in the class! of areal contribution to the study ofOsteopathic Technico you will begiven the opportunity to sharein the results. It is a slow pro-cess trying to select a type oftechnic that will do what isclaimed for it. With seven regu-lar members of the faculty, eachmaking an analysis of the manytypes,, one or two an evening is agood record. Some of our Tech-nic is not acceptable. It is notspecific and being too general inscope is not as useful as Technicselected for a definite purpose.The group sol far, has confinedits! observations to the articula-tions of the vertebral column. Ifthis is finished at the end of thesemester it will still leave otherdivisions of our osteopathic tech-nic to be reviewed as time per-mits.

Dr. Halladay HonoredRecently Dr. H. V. Halladay

wrais awarded an honorary mem-bership in the Lambda OmicronGamma fraternity. This! is adouble honor. The Lambda Omi-cron Gamma was founded in1924. Chapters are active inPhiladelphia, Los Angeles, DesMoines and Chicago. During thesixteen years of Lambdia OmicronGamma expansion the GrandChap'ter haisi never voted an hon-orary membership until its lastmeeting when Dr. Halladay walsunanamously given this honor.This, therefore, not only bringsthis reward of merit to the indi-viduial but also to our college.We extend our sincere thanks tothe Grand Chapter of the Lamb-da Omicron Gamma and theLocal Chapter also for the partthey played in bringing thils hon-or to Des Moines.

is sufficient. Many cases requiretwo to four treatments daily.Very severe cases may requiretreatment every two hours, oreven more frequently during thecritical stages of the disease.Treatment within the first fewhouris following the onset may besuccessful in aborting the case.Treatment during the first 48hours may be fairly insistent andthorough even though it may tirethe patient somewhat. After 48hours the treatments shouldav.oid fatigue and should be spe-cific, not over long and repeatedasi indicated.

Time and the experience ofthousands of osteopathic phy-sicians have established the ef-ficacy of such a regime of dis-tinctively osteopathic therapeuticapplication. For discussion re-garding serum therapy, and med-ication, the reader is referred tostandard texts.

A. D. B., D. 0.

"I Didn't Know-"Not long ago I sat listening to

a small group making plans forbig things. One member warsnot a stranger for we had knownhim for years, but he was a new-comer in the organization. I wasawakened from the usual routineby a spontaneous remark of his."Where have I been while all ofthis has been going on?" Laterhe enlarged on this sudden awak-ening of hi's. It seems that hehad been too busy with the af-fairs of his office and family toobserve the things that were go-ing on continuously in hi's ownimmediate vicinity. The group ofosteopathic physicians aroundhim had been organized formany years and he had beeninvited to become a member.There was no selfiish motiveeither in the invitation nor in therefusal. Our profession sits in'conferences with each otheir formutual benefit and not for thegood of any one member. Thosewho do not affiliate think forthe moment that they cannotgive, the time nor perhaps thesmall amount of financial supportneces's'ary for group projects.They need only to investigatewith an open mind the benefitsin many ways and their firstdecision will be over-ruled. "Idid not know" is not to be ex-cused. We do know that unlesscertain tangible benefits' aremanifest by organizations thatthese organizations fade! and dis-appear. We do know that theAmerican Osteopathic Associationis producing very certain tangi-ble benefits and that it is ex-panding in its good influences.The one thing that prevents amore complete coverage of allneeded activities is an increasedmembership. Your membernshipwill enlighten you where yourappreciation may have been dim.We are rapidly nearing the datefor a great meeting of our affili-ated members. Your name onthe roll will guarantee the an-swer to "I didn't know," manytimes during the year. It willadd to your confidence and itwill give you thiat feeling of be-ing of service where service isneeded most.

Sign the blank and mail it tothe Central Office. When youstep up to the registration deskat St. Louis there will be noquestion ajs! to your standing.Yo'u will already be a member.

H. V. Halladay

New CatalogA completely new catalog is in

'the! process of being edited. Withthe numerous other things to bedone at this season it will beseveral weeks before copies willbe available but we are workinghard and will rush the printingjob. If you hiave the names ofprospective students who need anew edition be sure to renew thename for our files. Get yourown request in early for a copy.

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President HookWhile several reports on Pres-

ident Hook's condition havereached us, today is our firstnote from him since he enteredthe Kani Osteopathic Hospital inOmaha about February 1st. Withhis second trip to the operlatingroom now history, and both formajor procedures, he is assuredby his surgeon, Dr. Anton Kani,that six weekis may find him atwork again. We are all delight-ed to know you are improvingsatisfactorily, Rolla, and wishyou godspeed for a full and com-plete recovery.

State ConventionThe finial form of Dr. Holcomb

Jordan's program for the 42ndannual convention of the IowaSociety of Osteopathic Physiciansand Surgeons has juisit gone tothe printers. When your copyarrives you will agree that hehas a rare innovation for us then.The entire program has been de-signed on the modern teachingp!attern of Visual education. Likethe current talking pictures, "ItHas To Be Seen." Here aresome of the high lights you willwant to be sure to hear and see:Dr. C. B. Blakeslee-Indianap-

olis, Ind. "The Kidney" (withslides)

Dr. A. B. Crites-Kanslas City."The Treatment of Deafness."

Dr. R. C. McCaughan-Chicago."Our Osteopathic Problems."

Dr, James Sharon-State HealthDepartment. "The Eye in Sy-philis."

Dr. S. V. Roebuck-Chicago."Osteopathic Technique."

Dr. W. Don Craske-iChicago."Bandaging and Casts."

Dr. A. D. Becker-Des Moines."Future of Osteopathy."Turn now to the date of May

9 and 10 in your appointmentrecord and reserve both days forcontinuous attendance at yourprogram in Hotel Savery, DesMoines, put on by your profes-sion, for your benefit.Public and Professional Welfare

Committee chairmen of yoursociety were privileged to attendthe first "School of Instruction"given by the P. & P. W. Commit-tee of A. 0. A. The one day"School" was held in ChicagoTowers Club on February 11th.The states of Illinois, Iowa, Wis-consin, Michigan and Indianawere well represented. The pub-lic and your profession in Iowiawill certainly derive added bene-fitsi for the decision of Drs. Jor-dan, Tueckes, Owen, Biddisonand Cunningham to finance theirown instruction in this' work.

RegulationsWith the adoption of amend-

ments last year, the beginning ofthe Society fiscal year was movedup to May 1st. This facilitatesevaluation of a full years pro-gram by your responsible dele-gates a't the annual May conven-tion. It also obligates! dues pay-ment in full prior to registra-tion at the annual convention toavoid the larger registration fee.It will save your time in the

long line on opening morning,as well Las lighten the worsk ofyour executive office if yourstate dues for 1940-41 are mailedto the Secretary in Marshalltownwell in advance of May 8th. Duespayments in the mail on 'May 8,9 or 10th cannot be credited forconvention privileges.

MembershipPaying ones dues! is only the

first obligation of any ones mem-bership. Interested participationin the aims' and needs of your so-ciety is indispensable to yourown progress.

Did you know that non-mem-bers are continuously providingevidence of law violation thatmay surely jeopardize the rightsand privileges of the entire pro-fesion? How recently have youknown the joy of signing up amember in your A. 0. A. or StateSociety? Why not be a memberof the second water, by sendingin the application of some near-by non-member als! you bringyour own current dues for 1940-41 up to date?

Refer to your new A. O. A.Directory for virtually completestatus on State and A. O. A.membership.

Applications for MembershipB. A. Wayland, Cedar Rapids.Clive R. Ayers, Grant.R. L. Pell, Lake Park.H. A. Somers, Hawarden.Ethel Boyd, Spencer.B. 0. Hoard, Spencer.J. E. Bunker, Cherokee.D. C. Giehm, Sioux City.

Respectfully submitted,F. A. Gordon, D. 0.,

Sec'y.-Treas.

Polk CountyThirty-eight guests and mem-

bers of Polk County OsteopathicAssociation met at the KirkwoodHoltel, February 12th, for a 6:30P. M. dinner. The guest speakerwas Dr. Anton Kani of Omaha,Nebraska, a 1917, Still Collegegraduate. His subject was "Os-teopathy at the Crossroads," inwhich he ably summed up theproblems Osteopathy faces todayof becoming a part of a largergroup, or continuing alone tofollow the percepts taught byAndrew Taylor Still. Dr. Kanialso showed two reels of excel-lent surgical motion pictures incolor, taken 'by himself and Dr.Ashmore at the Kani Hospital.

Dr. Beryl Freeman asked localOsteopathic Physicians to coop-erate with school representativesin utilizing local resources in ed-ucational problems. As Ositeo-piathic representatives to thehealth group of some fifty localservice! organizations, she statedthat this can best be done bybeing ready to talk to groups ofschool children on health prob-lems when we are called uponto do dso.

At the regular March meeting,Dr. B. iE'. Laycock of the Still~College Faculty, talked on "Ap-pendicular Technique," and gavesome very helpful and practicaldemonisitrations to an interestedgroup.

Ruth Paul, D. 0., Sec'y.

THE BASIC SCIENCES

(Continued From Page 1)Bacteriology

A very thoro study of the subject of Bacteriology is necessaryfor an appreciation of one of the major causes for disease. Thedetail of differentiation of fevers land foci of infection often de-pends upon the findings of the Bacteriologist. This study definitelypaintis a picture of the possible seriousness of a diseased part ofthe} body and offers a basis for the therapy most acceptable incombating the pathology.Biology

In order to understand the complicated human body the stu-den't must begin. his !study with the simple forms of animal life.Biology is basic in that idea and its expansion as the normal func-tions of animal life are studied in connection with evolutionarychanges and the adaptability of animal life to environment. Thestudent realizes that as life, becomes more complicated that thebody must develop in greater detail. Biology answers many ques-tionis' that arise in the study of human functional reactions.Histology

The physician must picture in his mind the beginning ofdisease. To do this he must have a clear picture of the body underthe microscope in health and in disease. Histology shows' us themagnified tissues in health. We must know these in order torecognize the same tissues affected by a destructive process. Sincewe learn largely by comparison, Histology is the basis for aninterpretation of Pathology.Embryology

The development of the animal from the simple union of twocells is a remarkable story. Certain changes rapidly take placeduring this period of life. If these changes, do not follow a setrule the newly born infant may show a condition that may becorrected or not. The diagnosis and treatment of cases' often isbased on a knowledge of slight alterations in the embryologic lifeof the individual.Anatomy

The study of the structure of the body is classified under thesubject of Anatomy. Histology is microscopic anatomy. Embry-ology is developmental anatomy and Gross Ana'tomy extending thrumany hours of study, consists of the description of the parts ofthe body that are visible to the naked eye. Gross Anatomy is thebasis for many advanced subjects that every physician must befamiliar with, if he expects to be accurate in diagnosis and treat-ment plan.

The! Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy has, provided everyopportunity for the detailed study of each of the above basic sub-jects. Dr. Shumaker as head of the Chemistry department is arecognized authority on the subject. Laboratory hoursi and lec-tures are correlated so that the student enjoyes the greatest benefitfrom each. Experiments are made practical and in each divisioncomplete equipment may be found in the laboratory for a thorodemonstration of the practical application of the subject.

Dr. Hugh Clark, with five years. of graduate and researchstudy in the Biological department of the University of Michigan,is in charge of the didactic and laboratory instruction in Biology,Bacteriology, Embryology and Histology and is assisted by Prof.Charles Stull. Dr. Clark i's: fully cogniz'ant of the value of thesesubjects as foundational studies in osteopathy. His courses areplanned carefully and carried ou't with precision. The acquisitionof new microscopes and other laboratory equipment this past yearhas increased the' scope of this work land we may be certain of abetter understanding of these subjects under the new plan ofblending lectures', note books and laboratory schedules.

The departmen't of Anatomy is under the direction of Dr. H.V. Halladay who needs no introduction to the profession. His workas a teacher in the profession for the past twenty five, years speaksfor itself. Dr. Paul Kimberly, who hlais been his assistant for thepast two years, has, been retained on the faculty and will continuehis teaching in the laboratory and in the didactic classes given inthe Sophomore year. An important phase of the teaching ofAnatomy is the close relation between the mtajor principles ofOsteopathy and all gros's anatomy. Dr. Halladay and Dr. Kimberlyare ever mindful of this extremely important interpretation of thesubject.

We are certain that you will not find a better organization forthe teaching of the basic sciences than we have at our college.Our students progressing from the subjects listed above to thols'eleading to clinical contacts are well prepared for the advancedstudies. We are proud of each year at our college. D. M. S. C. 0.will continue to advance and as time makes demands the curriculumand hour's will b'e changed to meet existing conditions. A highlytechnical educational course, such as is offered at our college, mustalso anticipate the future and our officers are !already looking aheadin preparation for the greater responsibilities that our future grad-uates must meet.

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Entertainment At the St.Louis Convention

We believe that no other cityhas offered our annual conven-tions the variety and amount ofentertainment which is being of-fered in St. Louis this year.Much of it is furnished withoutcharge to visitors at the conven-tion and some is being paid for

:_hvba:riousi Societies, Associa-tions, Fraternities and individ-uals.

The Societies of O. & O. L.,Proctology and Herniology willmeet for their respective clinicalconventions prior to the conven-tion of the Association and eachof them will hold its annual re-union and banquet before Dr.Soden opens his big show.

An attractive program, includ-ing Past President Arthur E.Allen as a speaker, has beenplanned for the open meeting inthe Statler Ball Room on Sundayevening, June 23. Early arrivalsat the convention and the publicare invited to attend. Admissionis by ticket only and they shouldbe secured immediately after ar-rival. We hope to be able tobroadcast the latter part of thismeeting from the Ball Room.

All visiting lady guests at theconvention are invited to attenda reception for Mrs. Frank F.Jones in the Ball Room of theDeSoto Hotel on Monday after-

.o~~~~~~I CAB rkn"C,+nr .IsH osnoon. :1ilKets miust De excnangeauat the local registration desk.

Both Sigma Sigma Phi and PsiSigma Alpha will have their an-nual reunions and banquets inthe Statler Hotel on Monday eve-ning before the President's Re-ception and Ball.

The big reception and ball inhonor of Dr. Frank F. Jones willbe held in the Statler Ball RoomMonday evening. Every regis-tered convention attendant is in-vited. A nationally known or-chestra has been engaged forthis occasion and will be aug-mented by a trio of girl singersfrom one of the radio stations.Punch will be served withoutcharge and other refreshmentsmay be obtained in the hotel.

All ladies who register asguests at the convention are in-vited by the St. Louis Osteo-pathic Auxiliary to attend a com-plimentary luncheon in the Stat-ler Ball Room on Tuesday. Newshas leaked out that only one manwill be permitted to lunch withthe ladies and Dr. Jones hasbeen selected for that signal hon-or. He hias our congratulationsand sympathy.

Golf, trap shooting and flycasting tournaments have beenarranged' for Tuesday afternoon.


TheDes Moines Still College of Osteopathy

announces an intensive week of

POST-GRADUATE REVIEW AND CLINICOpen to all graduate osteopathic physicians

Plan now to do your annual "Brain Dusting" with us

and our augmented faculty for six days of concentration.

MAY 27 to JUNE 1 inclusiveTurn to the right page of your appointment book now.

Program announcement in our next issue. You will want

to hear and see every hour being planned for you.

Expositive OsteopathyLast month we discussed with you the importance of a

firm foundation of basic sciences in the study of osteopathy.In the progression of the subjects that form our curriculumthe next step must be to use this given information and toapply it in the study and expansion of our principles and prac-tice of osteopathic therapy. Next month we will finish thisseries of three divisions of the course in the explanation of howour students actually practice osteopathy in the final third ofthe schedule.

It is difficult to draw a definite line between Basic Sciencesand Therapeutic subjects. Anatomy, Physiology and Pathologyare basic in that they form the foundation for diagnosis, prog-nosis and treatment and yet their application is so closelylinked with the real study of osteopathy that in their teaching,osteopathy cannot be eliminated. These subjects are disposedof before the Junior year yet their influence continues and'they are never completely disposed of in the mind of thephysician.

Physiology deals with the function of the various partsof the body that are studied under the title of Anatomy. Aphysician must understand function as the normal responseto stimulation. Any deviation from this response mu'st berated as dysfunction and should be studied in order to deviseand select the proper treatment to correct the condition.

Pathology is the study of abnormal Histology. The mind'seye must see the microscopic picture of disease. The micro-scope brings us this record and we follow the changes as repairbegins and the organs return to normal structure and function.The rapidity of this change depends largely on the selectionof the proper method of treatment and is an important factorin the satisfactory recovery of the patient.

Principles of Osteopathy are not only distributed thruoutthe course in the interpretation of the majority of the subjects,but are concentrated into a complete course of instruction anddiscussion. The basic precepts, of Dr. A. T. Still have notchanged since their announcement in 1874. The linking of hisideas of the mechanics of the body with the latest findings ofthe present day scientists is an interesting subject. It plainlyshows that Dr. Still w'as some fifty years ahead of his time intherapeutic insight for the tendancy now is to limit the intro-duction of drugs into the body except when indicated by certainmethods of diagnosis. The day of the indiscriminate use ofdrugs has passed and natural methods of treatment are para-mount.

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Alumni NewsThere is a renewed activity

due at this time of year amongthe several organized states. Thereports so far, have been mostlyon paper but we are watchingclosely to see if they are putinto effect. News Bulletins havebeen promised from the statesand also from the national or-ganization, the latter now in theprocess of makeup. Iowa hopesto entertain the Iowa studentsbefore the end of the semesterand will have a luncheon duringthe state meeting in May. An-other luncheon is called duringthe Post Graduate and Reviewweek of May 27th.

Michigan has called for a listof Michigan students and willgive, them instructions for theSummer. Dr. St. Amant and hissecretary, Dr. Stimson are busywith a survey of possible recruitsin the state.

Ohio will reorganize duringthe state convention and prom-ises to give its sister state Michi-gan plenty of rivalry in the racefor honors. Wisconsin is at workand we hear good reports fromKentucky and a number of otherspotls.

The one thing that is addingto our enthusiasm is that we aregetting the names of good pros-pects in nearly every mail. Keepin mind that the names we havehad on the prospect list are near-ly all cancelled now due to theincrease in preliminary require-ments. We are starting all overagain and immediate prospectivestudents must have the full twoyears of college. The futuremust be given a thot also and inlisting interested young men andwomen indicate their present sta-tus and when they will be pre-pared to enter our college.

It is advantageous to haveyour state organized but as in-dividuals with or without statecentralization you each have aduty to your profession and yourcollege. We need many moreosteopathic physicians and yourinfluence is needed now.

Confucius Say-"Seniors are bored of educa-

tion." And why not? The weekof April 8 they took eight examscovering the four years workunder the title of Qualifying Ex-aminations. Their emotions ranthe gamut from real joy, whenthey found a question they couldanswer, to violent anger whenthe old brain failed to give ortempus fugited in high. Thequestion now among them is nothow to get into Room 307 buthow to get out of it.

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NT. 0 I T rd We seem to be getting cramp-N. 0, I C. w ed for space but we must review A

I tam convinced that we will our assemblies so that you will ihave a great convention in St. know that each Friday something pLouis. The work of the Council of interest i's brought before the S

is about ended and there is yet student body.time to make any needed chang- January 26-The beginning X

es in the schedule. Banquet assembly of the semester and the brooms have been assigned and introduction of the faculty. Dr. X

the menus selected. Entertain- Lonnie Facto was warmly cheer-ment has been contacted and ed for his return and Dr. Byron c

the offering is satisfactory. Pro- Laycock greeted as a new mem-grams are in the process of mak- ber of the family. Dr. Paul (ing and it will soon be time to Kimberly, now dignified with hisprint 1,000 tickets for those who degree, was also given an extra cwill attend the fraternity and so- ovation. Most of the facultyrority reunions. I know of a were present but it would be a inumber of people who have been miracle if we had them all onworking day and night recently dais at one time. fand who will continue to work February 9-A combined dis- 1longer and harder than they play of the Freshman class and cshould just to know that you a surgical film. The new class Iwill be well taken care of during numbering over twenty (a rec-your visit to St. Louis the last ord) were taken apart for the tof June. benefit of the various states and t

We have already started to routinemany of you know the routine.get ready for the trip. Our Sum- Boos and cheers were intermin-mer suit has been taken out of gled as certain states were an- ~

storage and will be sent to the nounced. A fine class and nowcleaners this week for the re- intimately a part of thigsmoval of the Winter's accumu- that they seem to be old timers.lation of wrinkles and dust. Bet- The surgical film on a brain op-ter get your reservation madem the libraryeraltion was from the library of Iearly. Davis and Geck of Broklyn, N. Y.

H. V. Halladay, Exc.-Secy.February 16-Thru the influ-

AVn A( tn nnence of Glen Walker we enjoyedA1TL1At CLU)L2 a film from. the library of the

Army. The maneuvers necessaryNow that "Hell Week" is overfor the placement of hospital

and formal initiation has taken units and other divisions of theplace, there are a few fellows Medical Corps were clearlywho can actually call themselves shown Wehope to have a con-actives instead of .low down tinuation of this interesting andpledges, or was it the actives who instructive movie at some earlyinstructive movie at some earlywere low down?. Never the less date.fourteen (has beens) pledges ' .can now say they are members February 2 a-Mere mentionand be proud of it. of the number 57 brings to mind

"Hell Week" was run off in all sorts of good things to eat.about the same manner as in the Mr. Jeffery of Heinz entertainedpast, which ended up with a us with the story of the develop-"Millionaires Party" on Saturday ment of preservation of foodis byMarch 16. On the Sunday noon canning. Certainly a film thatof formal initiation March 31, each of you should see and notthe members and pledges en- too full of plugs for the product.joyed a banquet at Dotys' Tea Try to get this instructive storyRoom, which was well attended for your own group.by the Atlas Club and their March 1 Mr. Hlammond ofguests. the Identification Bureau of the

The annual "Yard Day" of the city surprised us with an hour ofAtlas Club was held Saturday poetry. That he kept us laughingmorning, March 30, and with the overtime is enough to say aboutwork of all the house and out- his allotted time. The programside men, the premises of the was sponsored by the Sigma Sig-new Atlas Chapter house really ma Phi Honorary Fraternity.look fine. March 8-Dr. J. Martin Klots-

The Practical Work Committee che, one of the iCity Forumon Miarch 1 had a very interest- speakers, held the asembly spell-ing movie on OBI. technic as done bound while he skimmed overin the Los Angeles County Hos- the "Situation in Europe" as ifpital. The committee has ar- it were easy to think about. It isranged for a talk from Dr. Ma- surprising how much we thinkloney who will speak on a sub- we know until we get out of ourject of his own choice, at an own rut and try to look at theearly date. other fellows business. We are

R. 0. Drews, Stylus indebted to Psi Sigma Alpha,Honorary Fraternity for this

THE MAINE OSTEOPATHIC most interesting assembly.HOSPITAL March 15-The Iota Tau Sig-

at Portland has moved ma represented by Charlie Grayinto larger quarters and won a brought Mr. Knight of the N. W.nice display of pictures and text Bell Telephone Co. to the assem-on the front page of the March bly for our instruction and en-16 Portland Evening Express. tertainment. We are sure that

after his movie of the errors weDR. D. E. SLOAN- make in talking over the phone

of the January class has that in the future we will beopened offices in Des Moines. more careful and also more cri-

ical of the party on the othermnd of the line. Thanks to the. T. S.

March 20-A special assemblywas called for a short period andargely for the purpose of ex-)laining some of the plans ofLlumni. State organizationswithin the student body havebeen revived and officials arebusy working out plans for thevacation.

March 29-Lt. Lymann, whoclaimed to be "just a fireman"was sponsored by the Phi Sigmalamma and certainly left no

loubt in the minds of the stu-lents as to his ability. We knowie talked over the heads of thosen the younger classes and hislemonstration of the work of theiremen with the new type in-haler was' something to seeagain. Many thanks Lt. and theP. S. G.

April 5-Mr. Miles, editor of;he American Legionair, was in-troduced on the program spon-sored by the Atlas Club. Mr.Miles, having been in the lateWorld War spoke on Americaand reminded us of our fortun-ate position in the world and onthis continent. It is no doubttrue that few of us realize theprivilege we are enjoying nowand hope will not be disturbed.

I. S. O.The International Society of

Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryn-gology will hold its NationalConvention in St. Louis June 19,followed by the American Osteo-pathic Society of Ophthalmologyand Oto-Laryngology June 20-21-22.

Any of you who do, or areinterested in, eye, ear, nose andthroat work should attend thisconvention. You are welcomeas a guest even though you arenot a member. There will be avery fine program, clinic and en-tertainment for those attending.

Will be happy to meet you inSt. Louiis June 19.

H. J. Marshall, D. O.President, I. S. O.

DR. C. O. MEYER-is now associated with the

Madison Street Hospital of Seat-tle, Washington which is underthe management of Dr. E. W.Pruett. We have some veryflattering reports of the finework being done at this institu-tion and the excellent equipmentand service which is appreciatedby the growing clientel. Our bestwishes are extended to Dr. Meyerand congratulations to Dr.Pruett.

DR. AND MRS. PAUL BARTON-of Ottawa, Ill., should

have a double announcement.Twin girls were born to themFebruary 18. They have beennamed Anne and Kay. Doublecongratulations.

THE NEW CATALOG-will be available the first

of May. Reserve your copy nowby writing and list along withyour name the prospective scu-dents you have contacted lately.

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(Continued from Page 1)All who are interested in thesesports should contact the variouschairmen at once to learn thedetails of these events.

Tuesday night is fraternitynight and most of the fraternitieswill hold their annual get-togeth-ers in the Statler at dinner. Somewill have provided entertainmentfor their members and all havearranged attractive programs.

Entertainment has been pro-vided for the ladies and non-fraternity men on Tuesday eve-ning at the DeSoto. The programconsists of a dinner, floor showand quiz program on Osteopathy,all for the price of a dinner.Good talent has been engagedfor the floor show and we canguarantee the quality of the din-ner and show. The quiz on Os-teopiathy was written by Dr.Drennan and the audience willhave opportunity to compete forcash prizes.

A bus ride has been arrangedfor the ladies on Wednesdaymorning. Large busses have beenreserved, each with an announcerwho will describe the points ofinterest. The trip will be of un-usual interest because of the his-torical background of modernSt. Louis. Tickets are fifty centseach and the tour requires threehours to complete.

Wednesday evening is Alumninight. Most Alumni Associationswill meet for dinner and later beentertained with floor shows orgood programs. All of thesemeetings are to be held in theStatler.

Your St. Louis Committee isoffering you a choice of partieson Thursday night, one a showat the famous Municipal Operaand the other a boat ride on theMississippi. Both are complimen-tary to visitors but require anexchange of tickets at the localregistration desk before noon onTuesday. Transportation will befurnished without charge to andfrom the opera and boat. At-tendance at either event will beinteresting and an evening wellspent.

Entertainment schedules havealso been prepared for visitingyouths and children. A largevariety of entertainment is avail-able for them, including every-thing from day nurseries toswimming pools and dances. Wefeel sure you will be well takencare of in St. Louis.

Collin Brooke, D. O.Chairman of Entertainment

DR. WILLIAM REES-of Cleveland had too stu-

dious a picture in the paper theLlast of February. Good pictureof Bill and text about his workwith the Case School.

LOGAN CLENDENING, M. D.-has been putting in some

good plugs for osteopathy latelyin his syndicated column. Itwould be a good idea to keep afile of these in your office.

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Osteopathic Therapeutics

(Number 19 in Series)

CORONARY OCCLUSION(By Request)

In a very large majority ofcases, coronary o'cclusion, is aserious complication in thecourse of disease of the coron-ary arteries. It is a vascular ac-cident factored upon sclerotic andatheromatous changes in thecoronary vessels. The occlusionoccurs as a result of thrombosisproducing an infarct in the myo-cardium. While emboli may actin the same capacity, post mor-tem examination in many caseshas shown that coronary emboliare very rare. The myocardialinfarct resulting from the occlu-sion may be small or large, de-pending upon the size of thevessel involved. It may be fa-vorably placed, or by accident oflocation, it may involve the con-duction apparatus producingmore or less marked arrhythmia.The infarct may extend to thesurface of the heart and causean associated localized pericardi-tis, or it may extend to the innerheart wall producing muralthrombi. Such mural thrombimay become detached and pro-ddce further damage; pulmonaryinfarcts, if in the right heartchambers, or if in the left heartchambers these thrombi may becarried to the brain, kidney,spleen, mesentery, extremities,etc.

Coronary occlusion occursmore frequently in men than inwomen and usually occurs; inpeople past 50 years of age.Heredity apparently is an impor-tant etiologicalf actor as it is notrare to find a definite history ofseveral instances in the samefamily. Syphilis plays an insig-nificent role in causation and isprobably largely incidental. Dia-betes melitus seems to be a con-tributing factor in many cases.

The symtomatology in coron-ary occlusion is chiefly that ofsevere and usually of agonizingpain, precordial in location andextending through to the neckand into the arms. It may beepigastic or extend into the neck.It usually lasts several hours ormore and may continue for sev-eral days. In some cases pain isnot a marked factor The onsetis usually sudden and dramatic,but frequently there is a historyof premonitory anginal pain for24 or 48 hours preceding. Occlu-sion may occur in a case that hassuffered for years with attacksof angina pectoris or it may be afirsit evidrencpp of hesart diseasep

The patient with the onset of theattack shows evidence of pro-found shock and may have as-sociated nausea and vomiting.The blood pressure usually dropspromptly and the heart action isvery weak so that the patient atthe time of the attack may bepulseless. The pulse pressuremay be as low as 10 or 15 m. m.In some cases coronary occlusionmust be carefully differentiatedfrom upper abdominal surgicalemergencies such as acute chole-cystitis, or perforation of anulcer.

The diagnosis depends verylargely upon an accurate and de-tailed history of the case withthe careful consideration of thevarious etiological contributingfactors. Electrocardiographic ex-amination is of real value inmany cases in diagnosis and dif-ferential diagnosis. Physical ex-amination of the chest is manytimes entirely negative.

The prognosis is decidedlyguarded in coronary occlusion.About 50% of the cases die sud-denly or within a few days. Caseswhich survive the attack mayrecover to varying degrees de-pending in large part, no doubt,upon the size and location of theinfarct. Favorable cases may notonly recover, but many cases intime may be able to resume arelatively high degree of physi-cal activity.

The treatment at the time ofilue atClU Ltb LLat;K 1l5 LiU TOUIlLlUl Lilt

pain, to secure rest, and to sup-port the heart. Morphine givenhypodermatically is probably thebest vehicle for the control ofthe severe pain and may be re-peated as indications warrant.Rest is paramount, and if theattack is a severe one with evi-dences of shock and circulatoryfailure, it is unwise to move thepatient. Rest in bed in quietsurroundings is imperative. Se-dation may be necessary for sev-eral days as mental rest is asnecessary as physical rest. Goodnursing care is essential. Cardiacstimulants may be necessary andshould be judiciously employed.If dyspnea is marked, oxygen isof great value in many cases.Intravenous glucose in 50% sol-ution may be of value.

Osteopathic treatment has adefinite contribution to make inthese cases of coronary occlusion.It is not wise to disturb the pa-tient in the early days followingthe attack by any manipulativemeasures that would be exhaus-tive or that would require mov-ing the patient excessively. Gen-tle, insistent leverages calculatedto mobilize the upper thorax andcervical spine can be used to ad-vantage if skillfully and care-fully done. Later, after the criti-cal stage is past, such treatmentmakes available to the patientinherent recuperative resources.

The diet should be liquid dur-ing the early stage and latermay be more general. If thepatient is overweight the dietshould be so calculated as to-cause them to lose weight. Twoto four ounces of cane sugardaily as a part of their totalfood intake is valuable in these

cases. If in the early stage fol-lowing the attack, dehydration isevident from excessive sweatingand vomiting, they should begiven normal saline, subcutane-ously or by enteroclycis. Thepatient should remain in bed forseveral weeks and activity shouldbe gradually restored under care-ful supervision and direction.With the relief of pain the tend-ency is to resume active life toopromptly. A. D. B., D. 0.

Conn. BoardThe next state board examina-

tions to be given in Connecticutwill be July 1st and 2nd andheld at the State iCapitol inHartford. Write to Dr. FrankF. Poglitsch of New Britain,Conn., for detailed information.

DR. J. J. HERRIN-of Madill, Okla., has put

one over on us. He and MissIrene Nobles were married Au-·gust 2 at Hamburg, Ia. That'llcost you two dinners instead ofone, John. Congrats.

DR. ROBERT STARKS-of Denver, Colo., is doing

some fine work on the Colo. Os-teopathic Bulletin and still hastime for stunts with the KiwanisClub that help dissipate gloom.

OUR OPERATOR NO. 27A-wirels that recently Dr.

Joe Schwartz was seen flying akite near Tucson, Arizona forthe three children of J. P. whowas lolling lazily in a rockernearby. Some people that weknowr of used to berate the des-ert. We say and so do Confuc-ius "Once desert sand in shoes,next in steady diet."

RAY SWEENEY-of the Freshman Class

broke into the Ted Ashby col-umn not long ago. Since every-one reads Ted's stuff this wasnoticed by a good many folks inIowa and several distant spots.

DR. SAM SCOTHORN-of Dallas, Texas sent us

an interesting publication calledthe Dallas Dad's News. Sam isfeatured in an article and anaward.

DR. JOHN WOODS-of the faculty made a

quick trip to Omaha February15 for an afternoon and eve-ning session with the EasternNebraska Society. He spoke on"Cardias Diagnosis" and "Thera-peutic Problems."

DR. 0. H. OLSEN-of South Bend, Ind., sur-

prised us with a fine photomon-tage of snaps taken during thebanquet December 8th. Finework Oley and thanks.

DR. CHARLES GNAU-of Ft. Myers, Fla., contri-

buted a fine box of Cacti to thecollection of Dr. Halladay. Flo-rida does not have many speciesbut the ones that grow niativethere are noted for their beauti-ful flowers. Thanks Charlie.

The CopA couple of weeks ago I came

out of a building at the cornerof Ninth and Olive in St. Louisand wondered where to catch theService Car to Maplewood. Thisis one of the newer methods oftransportation from down-townto the suburbs and had been in-stituted since my earlier visitsto the city many years ago. Iknow the city of St. Louis prettywell and its types of transporta-tion but this was a new one tome. In the modernization of thisgreat city the problem of rapidauto transit across town has beensolved. The street car and busservice is well managed and nowI find that each of the smalleradjacent communities are con-nected with the down-town busi-ness section with a system ofService Cars that waste no timein getting out of the business dis-trict and to the suburb. But-where could I catch this car

I have learned and so haveyou, that, when in doubt, ask acop. St. Louis is generous withits police officers and the onethat was busy on the corner wiasquestioned. He knew the answerand with a courteous smile andconfidence he directed me to thecorner where a few minutes laterI caught the Service Car toMaplewood.

You are not lost and it is notoften that you need information.But-when that time comes thatyou do want to know aboutsomething where do you seek forthe ,answer? Some of you writeto the college, but these inquir-ier are largely about college mat-ters. The problems that .confrontthe majority of you are referredto the American Osteopathic As-solciation for I have scanned alist of the questions that comein during an average period. Youknow, as I do, that the CentralOffice is a source of authentic in-formation on every subject thatpertains to the profession. Theaccumulation of this data andthe maintenance of it depends onyou and your support. If you area member already you have con-tributed to this important recordof our growth and developmentbut if you are not a member youare retarding some importantphase of the work of our associ-ation.

We expect our association totell us the answers exactly as Iexpected the cop on the cornerto tell me where to find the Ma-plewood Service Car. This sameservice of information and pro-tection will be demonstratedboth by the city of St. Louis andthe American Osteopathic Asso-ciation during the week of June24. I am sure that you want toavail yourself of these advant-ageous contacts. Your applica-tion signed now will insure youagainst ignorance and will bright-en the next year for you in manyways. The returns will more thancompensate for the small finan-cial outlay. H. V. Halladay.

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STATE CONVENTIONFor the inspiration and enligh-

tenment of the Osteopathic Pro-fession in Iowa, the Iowa Societyof Osteopathic Physicians andSurgeons will hold its 42nd an-nual convention at Hotel Savery,Des Moines, May 9th and 10th.

With the initiation of the firstsessions of government by aHouse of Delegates, as providedfor in amended regulations dur-ing the 1939 convention, a con-tinuous technical program willhold your interest throughout thefull two days. The printed pro-gram has been sent out to allknown registered osteopathicphysicians in the state. In de-veloping that visual program, Dr.Holcomb Jordan. intended thatwe should see as well as hearabout recent professional ad-vances. Come and see! The So-1ciety is fortunate to have thetime and service of Violet Mit-chell from the crowded scheduleof P. & P. W. staff in Chicago;to have the cooperation of theRegister and Tribune Radio S'ta-tion KSO in special Public Ser-vice Radio broadcasts during theconvention; and the decision ofprobably the greatest number ofexhibitors for attending an Iowastate osteopathic convention. TheBanquet features a delicious din-ner, a speaker of note and aPresident's Ball.

The House of Delegates willhold three scheduled two hourbusiness sessions: 3:30-5:30 onThursday; 10:00-12:00 and2:00-4:00 on Friday. Certifieddelegates have their agendas forstudy, and any special items fortheir consideration should betransmitted to the Secretary.

OphthalmologyPursuant to respoisibilities

placed upon the Society by therecent "Blind Rules" adopted bythe State Department of SocialWelfare, President Hook appoint-ed Drs. J. W. Rinabarger, RoyTrimble and H. J. Marshall as acommittee to recommend to theHouse of Delegates such stand-ards as the Society should re-quire of those who would berecommended to the State De-partment for such service. If youwould be so recommended byyour State Society, be sure yourquestionnaire has been complete-ly and accurately filled out andreturned to the secretary.

MembershipAnnual State dues fall due on

May 1st. Your badge can be filledout land waiting to save yourtime in line at the registrationdesk if your 1940-41 dues arereceived in Marshalltown by May8th.

Applications for MembershipAnderson, J. Garth, Des Moines.Baird, R. W., Ackley.Braunschweig, Emil, Des Moines.Brown, A. Clifford, Council

Bluffs.Cramer, Morris D., Des Moines.Devine, Bennie, Des Moines.Facto, Lonnie L., Des Moines.

Griffith, T. R., Des Moines.Lodwick, I. S., Ottumwa.McCutcheon, Chas. W., Des

Moines.Dr. Roger Templeton, Milo.Dr. Verne Wilson, Des Moine's.Dr. Georgia'Challfont,, OskaloosaDr. Oscar DuBois, Oskaloosa.Dr. Dean G. Hume, Des Moines.Dr. R. E. Shaver, Sigourney.

Respectfully submitted,F. A. Gordon. D. O., Secy-Treas.

Polk CountyThe Polk County Osteopathic

Association met in regular ses-sion at 6:30 p. m., March 8th, atHotel Kirkwood. Twenty-sevenguests and members were pres-ent.

Nineteen members of the as-sociation have expressed theirwillingness to cooperate with'school officials in utilizing localresources in educational prob-lems. Their names will be placedin a handbook for teachers asosteopathic physicians who willtalk to school children on healthmatters.

Dr. B. E. Laycock of the StillCollege faculty gave a very in-teresting and practical demon-stration of appendi'ular techni-que and taping for the more com-mon conditions and injuries ofthe lower extremity. So popularwas Dr. Laycock's technique,that he was unanamously re-quested to continue with furtherdemonstrations at the Aprilmeeting.

Ruth Paul, D. O., Sec'y.

The P. G. CourseSpace this month does not per-

mit of a lengthy article on thecoming Post Graduate and Re-view Week. Our reputation is tobe upheld again for we are plan-ning a review of the best in eachdivision of the field. Our nextissue will give you the programbut in the meanwhile do notmake any other plans for theweek beginning May 2,7th. Wewill see you then.

THE GIRLS RESERVE CLUB-of North Hi with their ad-

visor, Miss Galvan, recentlyspent an afternoon at the col-lege. They expressed surprise atthe many. things they saw andpromised to keep Osteopathy inmind in the future.

DR. H. V. HALLADAY-will appear on the pro-

gram of the New England Statesconvention iMay 3rd and 4th andat the West Virginia meetingMay 20th and 21st.

THE FACULTY TECHNICGROUP-

continues to meet and dis-cuss the good and bad in tech-nic. So fiar about 75 photographshave been taken making the rec-ords complete up to and inclnd-ing the Sacro-iliac. Final con-sideration of the articulations isplanned before the end of thesemester.

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knowledge of the mechanics of a normal human body. Therecognition of slight mechanical changes in the body must bebased upon a thoro understanding of the expectancy underaverage conditions. The factors of age, development and usefigure largely in the discrimination that each osteopathic phy-sician must make i.n the selection of the proper osteopathictechnic. The actual demonstration of Osteopathic Technicwhich follows cannot be appreciated without foundationaltraining in the possibilities and probabilities of disturbed me-chanics.

Pharmacology and the principles of the use of drugsshould be a part of the training of the osteopathic physicianfor the reason that some drugs are found to be useful in thetreatment of certain diseases. The dangers as well as certainadvantages are studied and proven values are credited. Osteo-pathy has never been a practice of therapy using no drugswhatever. It is a falacy to believe that a physician shouldpractice without the privilege of using anesthesias, antiseptics,antidotes and other necessary chemical combinations.

Training in Diagnosis is certainly essential in the educa-tion of a physician. Osteopathic Diagnosis, Physical Diagnosisand Laboratory Diagnosis are studied separately and broughtto a climax in the subject of Differential Diagnosis. Manyitems went to the earlier studies for this information and thediligence of the student in the beginning courses plainly showsin his ability to apply his knowledge. An accurate diagnosisoffers the proper procedure in the plan for treatment. Thetrained diagnostician does not hesitate but sees the immediateneeds of the patient and regulates the care of the patientaccording to his expert observations. In seeking the cause ofdisease and its elimination the physician must consider outsidesources of infection and poisons and brings into the diagnosticfield the study of Public Health and Sanitation.

Practice of Osteopathy includes studies of diseases of allparts of the body. The items of diagnosis, prognosis andtreatment are discussed in detail so that the student maydetect the source of the disorder, understand the course andtermination and devise and carry out a logical method oftreatment for the benefit of the patient. The development ofspecial studies in practice makes it necessary to devote muchmore time to some subjects than others and the frequence ofdisease in certain parts of the body has also influenced thetime and detail of study.

Surgery, being a mechanical method of treatment, is givenicareful consideration in the schedule. Under the divisions ofOrthopedic, Major and Minor Surgery the subject is completelycovered and the student is brought to realize that surgicalintervention is essential in some cases and operative treatmentwhen indicated should not be delayed.

This exposition of the second part of our program ofteaching is too brief for a complete understanding of the extentof coverage of the subjects mentioned. The detail as givenin the college begins in the Sophomore year and extends thruto the graduation of the student. In our next issue we willdiscuss with you the practical methods used in education of aphysician. Gradulates of Des Moines Still College of Osteo-pathy enjoy a rare privilege in the variety and quantity ofclinical patients, making of each graduate a practiced osteo-pathic physician.

THE COLORADO NUGGETS-isuper-'basket ball team

from Denver recently made atrip. Along the route they wereably taken care of by osteopathicphysicians the arrangements' be-ing made ahead by Dr. John F.Bumpus who is their officialphysician at home. This is goodpublicity for us.

WE TOLD YOU SO-Hope you looked on page 44

of the April 8 issue of LIFE andsaw that picture of our SeniorGeorgiana Harris treating one ofthe championship guards on thestate list of girls basket ballplayers. Miss Hiarris started withthe Hansel team and went thruto the finals with them. A letterfrom the coach recently express-ed his thanks and those of theteam for the service rendered.

THE BUCKEYE O. P.-from the state association

in Ohio carried a picture in theFebruary isrsue that we are gladto see with the proper caption.Some of you know what wemean.

DR. WILLIAM MARLOW-of Elgin, Ill., was married

February 14 to Miss BeulahBrown. Congratulations Pinkey.

DR. DEAN G. HUME-and Miss Maxine Perdue,

both of Des Moines were mar-ried January 17. Congratulations.

DR. ARTHUR D. BECKER-is doing some extensive

traveling this month to local anddistrict conventions in nearbystates. April 12 he meets a dis-trict group at Ottawa, Ill.

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POST GRADUATE REVIEW and CLINIC WEEKAll graduate members of the Osteopathic Profession are invited to join with us in six days of

study and clinical demonstration.

May 27 to June 1st inclusive

Classes begin at 8:00 a. m. each day

No Tuition Charge Certificate of AttendanceDES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

MONDAY

Dr. 'R. B. Bachman

Obstetrics

Dr. A. D. Becker

Cardiology

Dr . L. L. Facto

DifferentialDiagnosis of Coma

Dr. J. P. Schwartz

SurgicalDiagnosis

Dr. Mary Golden

Pediatrics

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Laycock

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Dr. E. F. Leiningei

Gynecology

Dr. B. E. Laycock

OsteopathicPrinciples

Dr. J. M. Woods

PulmonaryDiagnosis

Dr. H. A. Graney

The IncurableCancer Patient

Dr. B. L. ,Cash

Roentgenology

Proctological

Clinics

Dr. J. L.

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WEDNESDAY

Dr. R. B. Bachman

Obstetrics

Dr. A. D. Becker

Cardiology

Dr. L. L. Facto

Neurologic Clinic

Dr. J. P. Schwartz

SurgicalProblems

Dr. O. E. Owen

Leukemias

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Laycock

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THURSDAY

Dr. E. F. Leininger

Gynecology

Dr. B. E. Laycock

OsteopathicPrinciples

Dr. J. M. Woods

Lobar Pneumonia

Dr. H. A. Graney

The Colon

Dr. H. V. Halladay

Pathology ofTrauma

Proctological

Clinics

Dr. J. L.

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FRIDAY

Dr. R. B. Bachman

Obstetrics

Dr. H. V. Halladay

Anatomy ofthe Foot

Dr. P. E. Kimberly

Applied Anatomy

Dr. J. P. Schwartz

SurgicalDiagnosis

Dr. 0. E. Owen

ClinicalBlood Findings

Symposium on

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Technic

Laycock

Woods

Facto

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SATURDAY

Dr. E . .Leininger'

Gynecology

Dr. P. E. Kimberly

Applied Anatomy

Dr. A. D. Becker

Cardiology

Dr. H. A. Graney

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Everything is set for the bigshow at St. Louis. The frats andsororities have completed theirarrangements for the banquetsand reunions and the tickets areon the press. It will not be longuntil we will be packing up theoutfit and transporting it to theStatler for the preliminary reg-istration. A recent stop in Chi-cago and a conference with MissRose Moser gave us the last bitof needed information about reg-istration. Together with the A.0. A. and Local Registration wewill be the next in line in thelobby of the Statler beginning at8 a. m. the morning of June 22.It looks now as if you will see.the same two girls operating atthis desk and on your shecklesas of last year.

If you arrive early or are inattendance at one of the pre-convention meetings please reg-ister early for the crowd thisyear will be bigger than for someyears and Monday will be a rushday. Remember to register Sat-urday and Sunday, June 22 and23 at the Statler. Monday andTuesday we will all be at theAuditorium.

We will see you in St. Louis.H. V. Halladay, Exc. Secy.

It's here again, just a matterof a few days until finals will behere and another semester com-pleted, and we hope for the bestof luck to all in writing finalexaminations.

The annual Atlas Club picnicwas held Sunday, May 12 at Sy-comore park, and a good timewas had by all. The afternoonwas spent playing ball and justthe general things that go alongwith any picnic.

Doictor Anton Kani of Omaha,Nebraska will be the main speak-er for the evening, at the seniorbanquet, to be held at the DesMoines Club, May 17. All -theAtlas alumni, who can possiblycome, are cordially invited to at-tend this affair. The banquet thisyear is to be held in the honorof R. D. 'Mackay, J. P. Enge-mann, and Ernest Johnson.

New officers that were electedfor the coming fall term areJames P. Watt, Noble Skull, BudBrail, Occipital, Howard John-ston, Pyloris, Richard Johnson,Stylus, Danial McKinley, Recep-taculum, and Ronald Woods,Styloid.

The Atlas Club extends theirbest wishes and good luck to allthe graduating class of Still Col-lege and that their future yearsmay be happy and prosperous.We also hope that every one hasa fine summer and that you willall be back next fall. So until theleaves start falling again, we'llsay Bon Voyage.

R. 0. D., Stylus.

Again we are about to face thescourge of final examinations.Though they make for a nervestraining situation we may lookfurther ahead to a three monthsperiod of relaxation.

We who are left behind mournthe lose of our leaders namelyEldon Blackwood, 'Scott Fisherand Kenneth Wooliscroft andErcell losbaker. Dr. Blackwoodis going to Texas and take theboard, Dr. Fisher is leaving forthe Detroit Hospital, Dr. Woolis-croft and Dr. losbaker havemade no definite plans as yet.The boys who are left behindwish these men the greatest suc-cess in the field.

The annual senior picnic andbanquet were great successes anda very enjoyable time was hadby all. The picnic was held atthe Water Woirkls park many un-invited bugs were present.

Some of the outstanding pointspoints of the spring? picnic ofDes Mines Still College were: theprofessional umpiring of JohnSchott. The pitching of John"Out Curve" Edgerton, GeorgeKeays' hat, the pickles in thelunch box "nuff said," and H. V.Halladay taking a picture of thebeef trust.

I. T. S. takes this opportunityof wishing all the students ofD. M. S. C. 0 a most joyoussummer vacation and a speedyreturn in the fall And to thegraduating seniors the best ofluck and success in the years tocome. J. R. L.

0. H. IndexedUnder the direction of the As-

sociated College of Osteop'athy, itwas decided to index all osteo-pathic periodical literature. Thiswas placed under the chairman-ship of Dean J. M. Peach ofKansas City who secured theservices of May M. Brown, thelibrarian of the College of Os-teopathic Physicians and Sur-geons in Los Angeles, to take ac-tive charge and direction of thework.

The work of compiling com-plete card indexes of the Osteo-pathic Health was assigned toDes, Moines Still College of Os-teopathy under the direction ofDr. Arthur D. Becker. Throughthe kindly cooperation of CentralOffice we were able to get com-plete files of the OsteopathicHealth and through the very cap-able assistance of Dr. Becker'ssecretary, Miss Mildred Moore,that rather large and importanttask has been accomplished. Aletter dated May 2nd from MayM. Brown stawtes, "You have thehonor of being the first to finishyour assignment. Please expressto Miss Moo're my appreciationof a job beautifully done."

Other member colleges of theAssociated College's of Osteo-pathy were given various assign-ments. Again quoting from MissBrown, "As you say, it is a "gi-gantic task." "Special librarians'all over the country who areaware of the undertaking arewatching it with interest."

Demonstrative OsteopathyOur pride was considerably augmented not long ago when

we checked over the returns from a questionnaire signed byour students. The two major attractions at the college aredefinitely the faculty and clinic. Later we may have somethingto say about our fine faculty but just now we are interested inthe clinic for it is in this department that the student fulfillsthe wishes that have been his inspiration from the beginningof the study.

Des Moines, according to the 1940 census, is a city'of153,00;0 folks very much like the same number anywhere inthe country. They offer to the practicing physicians of the citynearly every type of pathology. Tropical diseases are almostunknown but the more common complaints met with in ageneral practice will be found in relative proportion. DesMoines has its unfortunate people who cannot afford to spendlarge sums for high priced medical service and these and manyothers who prefer the service offered by the college make upthe extensive teaching clinic at the college. For over fortyyears the clinic has enjoyed a reputation for honesty andefficiency and our patients continue to send friends so that attimes we; are crowded almost to the point of exhaustion due tothe heavy demands on the students time.The General Clinic-

is the first to see the patient. The careful examinationand questioning determines the classification of the patient forany special examination needed.The Out-Patient Clinic-

cares for tho'se who are not able to come to the collegefor examination and treatment and includes all types of bed-ridden patients.The Athletic Clinic-

supervises the care of 2,500 athletes each year in ouirPublic Schools and other institutions of learning in the city.The Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic-

is, conducted partly in the college building and partly'at the hospital and covers every conceivable disease of theregion of the head.The Foot Clinic-

sees cases from the little tot beginning to walk to thebadly abused foot of many of the aged.The Gastrointestinal, Cardiovascular and Genitourinary Clinic-

deals with the systems of the body so often affected byillness.The Gynecological Clinic-

handles the diseases peculiar to the female pelvis and isclosely associated with the work of the, Obstetrical department.The Niervous and Mental Clinic-

offers intimate contact with the many variations ofparalysis and other afflictions of the nervous system.The Obstetrical Clinic-

'enjoys an enviable reputation at the college, caring forapproximately 400 cases each year.The Orthopedic Clinic-

checks congenital and acquired pathology of bone,ligament and muscle producing deformities.The Pediatric Clinic-

follows the Obsetrical, aiding the mother in many waysin the care of the b'aby.The Proctological 'Clnic--

advises and outlines the treatment of the lower seg-ments of the digestive tract using the mo'st modern methods.The Surgical Clinic-

is conducted at the hospital and offers a multitude ofcases for the observation and experience of the student inMajor, Minor and Orthopedic Surgery.

Space does not permit of a detailed description of theprogress of the patient and the attending student thru theclinical division of our institution. The college officials arekeenly aware of the value of our practical teaching units inthe education of a well informed and pralcticed physician.Patients are met by the student physician. They are examinedand put thru the laboratory tests including a careful osteo-pathic examination. These findings are checked by a memberof the faculty and the treatment is outlined and explained bythe examining staff of the faculty. Frequent check-ups aremade so that the records may be complete. Re-examinations-are demanded at intervals so that the progress of the case? iswatched. The student, from the beginning, becomes an intimatepart of this system and administers, the treatment in much thesame way and under circumstances similar to the conductionof a modern-practice in any community.

Students at Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy havethe opportunity of becoming well trained practiced physicians.The quantity and variety of cases that are rotated thru the

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allegiance to the principlesthat you discovered and thathave since been proved invalu-able in the world of therapeu-tics.

Our Colleges and Hospitals,my sincere support. You havegrown from within, generatingyour own power and operatingon too small a margin for therapid development and in-creased service that is needed.My efforts must be augmentedfor your benefit.

My State Osteopathic Board,my gratitude for granting methe protected privilege of prac-ticing my profession.

My State Society,for your concerted efforts tomaintain and improve my op-portunities.

My Profession,for the fidelity and friendli-ness you have shown duringthe many years of our ac-quaintance.

The American Osteopathic Asso-.ciation,

for isupreme leadership in allmatters pertaining to the ad-vancement of Osteoplathy; forprotection, information, ad-vice, encouragement and a toogenerous attitude towards mypersonal weaknesses.

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The small monitary fee thatmakes us official members of theA. O. A. is easily earned and be-comes due only once a year.

Our moral debts are constantand in their discharge we liftourselves above the mediocreinto a sphere of tangible accom-plishment. Regardless of howmuch I do or how well I do it Iknow that always it will be,

IO U.H. V. Hallad'ay.

To St. LouisWe are rapidly approaching

some eventful days. The semes-ter closes the week following ourpublication date Our RefresherCourse will be next in order. TheSt. Louis Convention looms justhead. We are prepared for all ofthese important dates and hopethat you will enjoy these nextfew weeks with us.

We want to see you at ourBooth at the St. Louis Conven-tion. Register and ask for one ofthe new catalogs and get firsthand information about the onlyosteopathic college that has notlost in total students this pastyear.

We have a big reunion andbanquet planned for the nightof Wednesday, June 26 and wewill expect to see all of you fromevery adjacent state and the ma-jority from distances there. Weare so confident of a big crowdthat our entire faculty has plan-ned to be present and will letyou see for yourself the happyexpression of a year well done.Some of these experts will benew to you and we want you tomake the personal contact thatwill convince you that Still Col-lege is privileged to have thebest faculty in its years of teach-ing. Many of them are on theprogram and you may hear their, ra , , ' ....... : ...... _linuAs. wevv te are coming wit a

percentage of representation thatwe hope will be matched by thefield and if so the Statler willhave to hurry with an additionto the main dining room.

Surely it is gratifying to you,our Alumni, to know that yourcollege is enthusiastic and opti-mistic and we hope this samefeeling of confidence in the fu-ture has radiated to you. Cometo St. Louis and get the feel ofthils new thrill.

DR. J. P. SCHWARTZ-appeared on the program

of the Minnesota State Conven-tion May 3rd and reports an en-thusiastic meeting.DR. J. M. WOODS AND DR. B3.E. LAYCOCK-

will speak on the programof the South Dakota state meet-ing May 13-14.

clinic assures them of direct contact with all common com-plaints and many of the rarer types. Our students are trainedin general practice but the divisions of the clinic offer addi-tional study and application of osteopathic principles in theseveral specialties.

Would you be able toplay the piano without a piano topractice on? Would you be able to fly an airplane withoutproper instruction and the opportunity to operate the plane?'The answer 'is -exactly the same in the consideration of success-ful education in any line of endeavor. Perfection in diagnosisis difficult. It is impossible without actual contact with thenormal and the diseased. The selection and administration oftreatment cannot be fully appreciated without the opportunityof seeing actual cases and following thru with a carefullyplanned therapy. Confidence can only be established in thephysicians mind by watching the effect of osteopathic methodsand skill in osteopathic diagnosis and technic can only beobtained by repeated practice. Students at Still College are anintimate part of demonstrative osteopathy.

AssembliesApril 12

Dr. Walter J. Hodson wasagain welcomed by our studentbody and again entertained andinstructed us in his unique man-ner. Dr. Hodson is one of therare type that has a serious mes-sage and has the ability to put itover so that you like every bit ofit. We sincerely hope that hewill stop in Des Moines each yearand visit with us for a day.

April 19The Lambda Omicron Gamma

fraternity sponsored an excellentmusical morning for us with ex-ceptional talent. Mr. Isaacsonhas a most pleasing voice. MissCaplan has every one of the 88nbtes on the piano under perfectcontrol and Miss Parismann abeautiful soprano voice. Thecombination will long be remem-bered.

April 26We are always glad to see and

hear our old friend Dr. AirthurWheelock of local distinction.Art drops in now and then for aninformal chat but occasionallysteps out with some highly tech-nical ideas on the eye. We de-pend on Dr. Wheelock for a trulyscientific solution of bettervision.

May 3Alumni Assembly

Our students enjoy many inti-mate contacts during their fouryears of study. The friendlinessot our local Alumni is highlygratifying and each Spring thesebusy folks, take a day off andmingle with us at the college.We are glad to give the Alumnian assembly for we can show toour students a fine exhibit of os-teopathic success in our owncommunity. Dr. Paul Parkbrought to the college his troopof performing officers and ex-hibited to the student body whatconcerted effort can accomplishin sympathetic understandingand interpretation of collegeproblems. Our college is honoredby the sincere group which con-sists of Dr. Paul Park as Presi-dent, Dr. Ruth Paul as Secretary-Treasurer, Dr. Rachel Woods. asStudent Recruiting Chairman,Dr. Bruce Farmer as Member-ship Chairman, Dr. O. El. Owenas Endowment Chairman andDr. E'arl Sargent as Regional Di-rector. Dr. Fred Campbell rep-resented the National AlumniAssociation. When busy osteo-pathic physicians willingly taketime from waiting patients to of-fer friendly and useful adviceand help to growing members ofthe profession it is a sign ofcourtesy that is not common.The officials of Still College areextremely fortunate in havingwithin easy reach a corps of af-filiated workers that in turn ap-preciate the advantages of agrowing institution rather thana neglected one. We thank you.We bow to your gesture of fidel-ity. And, folks, that is not all.

Read under the report of theactivities of Polk County howthese same Alumni entertainedthe entire roll of Iowa- studentsin the college at a dinner. Wewonder if you in the field real-

Senior CalendarComes now the days that move

rapidly. Too many events arecrowded into the few remaininghours before the curtain dropson the final exams and the grad-uating class. Thirty two ambi-tious young osteopathic physi-cians will:;march in line as haveothers before them, and follow-ing the shortest and sweetesttwo lectures from the Presidentand Dean, will be .. suddenlychanged from "undergraduate"to "Alumnus." As usual, we ex-press our pride and confidence inthis group and we present themas 100:% members of the Ameri-can Osteopathic; Association.

Eldon Blackwood, A. E. Bor-chardt, Harold Bowden, PaulCalvird, Kenneth Dirlam, JohnEngemann, Alfred Ferris, ScottFisher, Martin Friedenberg, Ger-trude G'anfield, A. I. Hirschman,R. M. Hover, Ersell Iosbaker,Lloyd Jackson, Ernie Johnson,Robert MacKay, Lavonne Over-ton, Edward Parry, GlasierPease, Francis Renier, RebeccaRichardson-Von Wald, Leo San-chez, William Seals, HaroldStanford, George Sutton, DanToriello, Vernon Von Wald,. GlenWalker, Harry Wing, GeorgeWirt, Neil Woodruff, KennethWooliscroft.

Friday, May 17 will be the of-ficial Class Day for this group.At that time they will also re-ceive the certificate of honorawarded by the college for extraand exceptional efforts duringthe four years of study.

Monday, May 20 the class willbe banqueted by the trustees ofthe college and will have theirlast opportunity to feast togetheras undergraduates.

Friday, May 25 the Seniors ofMay, 1940 will become theAlumni of May, 1940 and willsoon scatter to internships, stateboards and to the family boardfrom which they have been sep-arated for four years.

We have enjoyed the fouryears; of work and play with thisclass and extend to them ourcongratulations and very sinceregood wishes.

School PicnicThe Student Council takes

charge of two major social affairseach year the one in the Springbeing the Annual All-school Pic-nic. This year the weather andall other factors were favorableMay 9th and nearly two hundredenjoyed a day of recreation atUnion Park. The morning andafternoon was filled with a pro-gram of athletic events the lunchbeing served about 1.30 duringthie rest period. Our commentmight be that participation inathletic contests without properpreliminary training makes oldmen and women out of youngfolks in a hurry. All enjoyed thepicnic.

ize the importance of moves ofthis type. Our Alumni are tak-ing the. initiative in the establish-ment of cooperation that will becarried into the profession. Theseare features that make Still Col-lege different and better.

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Just as we are going to press.the delegates of the I. S. O. P. S.are: meeting and deciding a num-ber of-things. We cannot giveyou a report of the state meet-ing for it is not concluded butwe will try. to get the newlyelected officeirs in before thepresses start rolling. So far theattendance looks like a recordone and the program is attrac-tive.

FlashThe following officers were

elected late Friday afternoon.President, Holcomb Jordon of

Davenport.' Vice President, S. H. Klein ofDes Moines.: Secretary-Treasurer, F. A.

Gordon of Marshalltown.Trustees, Mary E. Golden, B.

D. Elliott, H. D. Wright, W. S.Edmund, R. B. Gilmour and J. J.Henderson.

J. P. Schwartz was elected tothe legislative committee for afive year term. Delegates to theNational Convention in St. Louiswill be Jordon and Klein.: Dr. Jordon, your newly elect-

ed president, worked an extrahour and gave us the followinglist of appointments for the year.It is evident that Dr. Jordon instarting this next year off withimmediate attention to commit-tees and is anxious for work tobe done.

The waiting period for actionis to be cut to the minimum.

P. and P. W., N. A. Cunning-ham, Marshalltown.

Membership, H. L. Gulden,Ames.

Convention Program, S. H.Klein, Des Moines.

C o n v ention Arrangements,Ruth Paul, Des Moines.

Hospitals, J. R. Shaeffer, Ma-son City.

Convention Exhibits, RoyTrimble, Montezuma.

Ethics, J. W. Rinabarger, Keo-sauqua.

Child Health, Lydia Jordon,Davenport:

Vocational Guidance, L. A.Nowlin, Davenport.

Publidity, J. R. Forbes, Ft.Dodge.

Veterans Bureau, H. D.Wright, Hampton.

Public Education, B. M. Hud-son, Charles City.

Public Affairs, D. 'E!. Hannan,Perry.

Radio, 0. E. Owen and VerneWilson, Des Moines.

National Child Health, MaryE. Golden, Des Moines.

Industrial and Institutional,Paul French, Cedar Rapids.

Our congratulations and bestwishes to our new officers andtheir aides.

South DakotaThe South Dakota Board of

iEixaminers in the Basic Scienceswill conduct examinations June7-8, address Prof. Gregg Evans,Yankton, S. D. The osteopathicexamination will be held June1.2-13, write C. Rebecca Strom,Sioux Falls; S. D., for furtherparticulars before May 25th.

Polk CountyThe Polk County Osteopathic

Association held the last meetingof the year on the evening ofMay 3rd at the Kirkwood Hotel.At this time the Association waspleased to have as guests;, all ofthe Iowa students enrolled atStill College.

The guest speaker of the eve-ning was Mr. Tyler, president ofthe State Pharmacy Board, andhead of the Narcotic Division ofthe State of Iowa. Mr. Tylergave a very interesting and in-structive talk on Narcotics andDrug Traffic, and showed a num-ber of pictures of addicts withwhom local physicians mightcome in contact.

Dr. Rachel Woods spoke onStudent Recruiting and told ofways in which the Iowa studentspresent could help. Mr. GeorgeSutton of the Senior Cla;ss re-sponded and also thanked theAssociation for their hospitality.

The following officers wereelected to serve for the comingyear: President, Dr. Paul Park;vice president, Dr. L. L. Facto;secretary, Dr. Paul Kimberly;treasurer, Dr. D. E. Sloan.

Ruth Paul, D. O., Sec'y.

Michigan Dinner

So many good wholesomethings have happened this sem-ester that we are perhaps toooptimistic of the future. Notlong ago the president of theMichigan Club received a sum ofmoney from a small group of ourAlumni in Detroit. They gaveorders for the boys and girlshere to spend it a's they wishedand enjoy an evening at the ex-pense of their good friends inDetroit. By careful managementa complete evening of entertain-ment was planned which includ-ed a dinner, dancing and atheatre party. Dr. Campbell andother local interested membersof the profession were presentand some great plans were madefor the Summer.

It is difficult for us to put intowords our feelings relative to thismost friendly act by our Alumniin Michigan. This is another in-stance of the thotfullness andsincere desire to keep Still Col-lege at the top. You fellows inMichigan cannot know the in-creased morale you have createdby your contribution. It was notthe money nor what it paid forin an evening of recreation. OurMichigan students know absol-utely that they and the! collegehave sincere friends back homeand that is something.

Iowa LuncheonNearly fifty members of the

Iowa D. M. S. C. 0. Alumni As-sociation met for a luncheon onFriday, May 10 at the SaveryHotel, during the session of thestate meeting. Dr. Park, presi-dent, called the meeting to orderand announced the speakers be-ginning with Dr. Arthur D.Becker, president of the college.-Drs. Fred, Campbell and H. V.

Halladay represented the Nation-al Alumni and each of the offi-cers of the state association re-ported on the work of the associ-ation during the past year.

The general tone of the meet-ing was, one of satisfaction inthat considerable progress hadbeen made but that increased co-operation was needed in somepairts of the state. Dr. Beckertold of the progress made by thecollege during the past five yearsand added that our educationalstandards would be maintained.

Tle excellent record of the of-ficers warranted a continuationof their services for another yearand the following were electedin toto without a dissenting vote.President, Paul Park; Vic!e Presi-dent, Bruce Farmer; Secretary-Treasurer, Ruth Paul; StudentRecruiting Chairman, RachelWoods; Endowment Chairman,O. E. Owen and Editor of theBulletin, Bob Forbes.

Iowa stands first in the matterof number of Alumni in onestate. At the present time it issecond in number of students inour college. This was discussedat some length and definite planswill be made to correct this dis-crepancy.

Many of those present indicat-ed that they intended to attendthe P. G. Course the last of themonth and also would be at theNational Convention and will at-tend the Reunion and Banquetthat week.

New England MeetingDr. H. V. Halladay made the

trip to Providence, R. I. recentlyto meet with the New EnglandOsteopathic Association and ap-pear on the program. A briefstop in New York enabled himto correct an error in the comingedition of Baird's Manual and toset the editor straight on theeducational requirements of ourcolleges.

The New England meeting waswell attended and complimentedhighly. The high light of socialaffairs was staged Friday night,May 3rd in the form of a CharityBall sponsoring the ProvidenceOsteopathic Hospital. Many not-ables in the legislature werepresent showing their supportfor the fine work being done byour profession in that state.

A short trip over the city anda stop at the hospital was ac-complished between showerswhich according to the nativeswere usual at this time of year.Dr. Halladay stated that it wasgratifying to see many of his oldstudents contributing in everyway toward the advancement ofosteopathic principles all thruthis section of the country.

Dr. Halladay met with theAlumni for a short informal ses-sion in Providence and on thereturn trip stopped in Chicagoand attended an Alumni lunch-eon planned by Dr. Roy Mountof Tuscola. Illinois will be betterorganized this next year and wewill be looking ,for increasedsupport from that state.

Dr. Becker Busy'Our President, Dr. Arthur D.

Becker, has been actively en-gaged attending a number ofstate conventions. He attendedthe Wisconsin State OsteopathicAssociation Annual Conventionin Milwaukee on May 1 and 2,the Minnesota State OsteopathicAssociation Annual Conventionin Minneapolis, on May 3 and 4,the Ohio State Osteopathic As-sociation Annual Convention atCleveland on May 5 and 6, theIllinois State Osteopathic Associ-ation Annual Convention on May7, and returned home in time toattend the Iowa State Osteo-pathic Asscociation Annual Con-vention on May :9 and 10.

Dr. Becker reports good at-tendance at these meetings andfine interest shown. Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy alum-ni meetings were held in Mil-waukee, Minneapolis, Clevelandand Des Moines with fine turn-outs and very evident interestand enthusiasm.

Previous to these state meet-ings Dr. Becker attended theChildren's Health Conference atKansas City and was the speakerof the evening at District meet-ings held in Fremont, Nebraskaand La'Salle, Illinois. He wasthe guest speaker before theMeridian Club at Kansas Cityand before the Kiwanis Club ofMilwaukee, besides taking partin the general program at Mil-waukee and Des Moines. Dr.Becker gave glowing reports ofall of these various meetings andis of the opinion that the osteo-pathic profession is intenselyalert and progressive.

A very distinct honor has alsobeen delegated to our president.He will spend the week of May13 in Washington, D. C. as anofficial representative of the A.O. A. at the Eighth AmericanScientific Congress. This congressis sponsored by the United Statesand this year is to be a part ofthe celebration of the fiftieth an-niversary of the founding of thePan-American Union. We haveevery confidence in our plresi-dent's ability to bring to t!he at-tention of the assembly the sci-entific value of our osteopathictherapy.

E'ach of us as a part of ourgreat institution feells the honorof this appointment.

TechnicThe Technic Committee of the

college has not completed its in-vestigation's but-we hope youhave noticed the program of thePost Graduate Course. Three af-ternoons of the week will begiven over largely to five mem-bers of this committee wsho willpresent to you the major findingsin the Cervical, Tho'racic andLumbar regions. This is some-thing that many of you haveasked about and many more arewaiting for printed reports of thework. These will be furnishedlater when the group 'has timeto do the necessary editing. Yourattendance at these Technic sies-sions will be appreciated and wewill want your criticism.

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P. G. ClassMuch to the surprise of every-

one one hundred twelve matricu-lated for the week of Post Grad-uate Review May 27 to June 1.With the National Convention soclose both in time and distancewe think this is a very high com-pliment to the college and itsfaculty. It was noted also, thatthe class was even more enthusi-astic since- the -. program wasplanned to emphasize the workof the general practitioner with-out stress being placed on anyone of the sipecialistic types ofpractice.

The majority of those mem-bers of the faculty who havebeen reviewing Technic duringthe past semester were groupedinto a team for three afternoonseach week. It was unanmouslyagreed that this work shouldcontinue and be published assoon as the brief notes can beedited and arranged for the con-venience of the reader.

The banquet was held at theWayside Inn Thursday night andattended lPy sixty-four. Thechicken dinner was perfect. JoeClark and Tiny Andreen vied forhonors on quantity consumed.Tiny won the prize consisting ofa sack of bones provided by FredCampbell and collected from var-ious plates in the neighborhood.

Dr. Arthur D. Becker acted inthe capacity. of toastmaster andcalled upon Dr. J. P. Schwartz,Dean of the college. Dr. Schwartzreviewed briefly the progress ofosteopathy and stated that ouropportunities, even in pioneerwork, are greater now than atany time in the history of ourscience. Dr. Ball of Blackwell,Okla., responded with a tributeto osteopathy and also statedthat the practice of osteopathy isin its infancy and needs manymore in the field. Dr. Jo Bow-man-Buck of Sisterville, W. Va.,read the resolutions drafted by'the class, all of which were com-plimentary and urged the con-tinuation of the! study of technicand a repetition of the coursenext year. Dr. Lawton M. Hannaof Clay Center, Kans., presidentof the class was introduced andDr. A. B. Johnson of Louisville,Ky., secretary-treasurer also tooka bow.

Entertainiment followed consist-ing of a dancing and singing actunder the leadership of DoraMackay. Dora's two pair of Jit-terbugs proved highly entertain-ing and her songs brought moreencores-:than time would permit.Several requests had been made'for a showing of an old moviea'id 'Vifg Halladay aided by Fred

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D.M.S.C.O. ALUMNIIn a few short weeks we will be in St. Louis attending the

National Convention of the American Osteopiathic Association.This Convention has been developed to the stage where it is anintensive post-graduate course, covering all phases of Osteopathicwork.

We all realize that we cannot absorb everything which is givenus at this Convention without taking some time off to renew oldacquaintances and for relaxation. Wednesday night, June, 26th,has beeln set aside as Alumni night, at which time all the Collegeswill have their annual Alumni Banquets. The Alumni Associationof Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy has been making suchstrides in their organization work land in their work wiith DesMoines Still College that they have planned this evening meetingand dinner to tell you all of the things that have been done bythe Association and by the College.

Present indications point to the largest meeting that has everbeen held by this group. We! are planning on seeing you thereand will be greatly disappointed if you do not join us at this time.

Fraternally yours,HAROLD E. CLYBOURNE, President.

St. Louis Next WeekWith the closing of the college year and the completion of the

the Post Graduate Colurse we can turn our attention now to thenext big event in osteopathic history, the St. Louis Convention.With the majority of the profession within easy traveling distancethis should be one of our largest conventions. The hotels andAuditorium are air-conditioned, and comfort while attending thesessions and at the headquarters is asur!ed regardless of whatNature may decide on the weather. We want to see you and balkto you and we want you to see us.

Our Scientific ExhibitThis is a secret, but you must see it. Some time during your

visit take a few minutes off and view one of the most spectacularphysiological demonstrations devised. We will make a bet withyou that you will return with friends and not once but severaltimes before the end of the week. You might want this at oneof your state meetings, so get the information on its use afterthe convention in St. Louis.

Our BoothBe sure to visit the booth. The new catalog will be ready for

your acquisition if you wish it or it will be sent to you on request.There will be some interesting pictures and other items of im-portance and of course we want you to register and leave thenames of some good prospective students.

Our Reunion and BanquetWhen you register continue down the line to a desk supervised

by Sam Leibov. Sam has arranged a fine dinner for you at theStatler and Cy Clybourne has completed the plans fo r severalinteresting and very important items following the meal. Wewaint to fill the dining room and the best way for you to getauthentic information about our progress and future plans is tobe one of the reunion group. Nearly every member of the facultywill be here to greet you and tell you why Still College is at thetop and how we can keep it there.

ANNOUNCEMENTThe Radio Drama

"DR. ANDREW TAYLOR STILL"The Origin and Progress of Osteopathy

Will Be Heard over the Red Network of theNational Broadcasting Company

June 22, 1940..- .. . : -TIM E :

. ': 6:00 to 6:30, p. im. Central Standard TimeThis is a special events program presented with the. cooperation: ofthe Committee on Public and Professional Welfare of the AmericanOsteopathic. Association (script by Harry E. C'aylor) on the occasionof the sixty-sixth anniversary of the founding' of osteopathy and theosteonathic conven'tions in St. Louis.

Senior Class DayYou should have been there.

Ninteen interesting and excitingitems on the program filling atwo hour period Friday, May 17kept everyone present at atten-tion.

Dr. Halladay had the orches-tra well in hand for the openingnumber and turned the programover to George Sutton for thegraduating class. Dewayne As-pergren, a student of Hirschmanon the drums, gave an exhibitionof what an eleven year old boycan do if his energy is rythmic-ally directed. The Burke Bro-thers from Colfax needed moretime and no one will forget thelittle brother, Buddy, slapping adog house that towered at leasttwo feet above his head. He hadit under control. Gertrude Gan-field called the roll and for his-torical purposes checked theclass thru its four yearsi of lossesand gains. Pan Meryman, a dan-cer of considerable repute wasgood but unfortunately limitedby the small space on the !plat-form. Dirlam read the Will,adding no sadness to the occas-ion. Miss Boute, harpist, playeda number of selections all show-ing talent and training. Enge-mann read the prophesy andgave most of the class a break.Mr. Frink demonstrated remark-able technic on a real banjo put-ting William Tell on to fivestrings easily. Al Ferris personi-fying the class presented Dr.Leininger with a fine new Gynexamination table for the collegeclinic and added a memo pad forDr. Shumaker and a cigaret casefor Dr. Halladay. George return-ed the jo'b to Dr. Halladay whoconducted the orchestra in "IBelieve in Miracles" honoringthe graduating class.

Dr. J. P. Schwartz was calledto the stage to present the SeniorAwards but first presented Dr.Halladay with a beautiful Ham-ilton wrist watch. Dr. Halladayhas been granted a year's leaveof absence for study and recrea-tion and the watch was a tokenof appreciation from the facultyand students for 25 years ofteaching service. A little un-nerved by the speech and gift,Dr. Halladay finally respondedstating that he was not leavingthe college but merely taking anextended vacation and wouldcontinue to maintain a close con-tact with the institution.

Dr. Schwartz then made thefollowing Senior Awards. Gen-eral Clinic--Sutton, Walker,Hover, Friedenberg, Ferris, Hir-schman and Dirlam. Obstetrics-

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Our program for the St. Louisconvention has been completed.Note the items below and checkin your memo book the ones youare to take part in as either anofficial or an Alumnus.

RegistrationBeginning Saturday morning

at the Statler in the lobby. Reg-ister as soon as you arrive so asto avoid the confusion of thosewho do not come in until later.The entire registration desk willbe moved to the Auditorium be,ginning Sunday and will remainthere for the rest of the week.

Monday NoonAll presidents, secretaries and

local represenatives will meet inthe Press Room at the Auditor-ium for a business luncheon. Tic-kets are not sold to this lunch-eon but your organization isfined $1.00 if you are not pres-ent. Some very important busi-ness will come before the Councilthis year.

Monday NightPSI SIGMA ALPHA-Reunion

and Banquet-6:30 P. M. Dan-iel Boone Room, Hotel Statler.

SIGMA SIGMA PHI Reunionand Banquet-6:30 P. M. Par-lor A, Hotel Statler.

Tuesday NightACACIA CLUB-Reunion and

Banquet-6 :30 P. M. Room426, Hotel Mayfair.

ALPHA TAU SIGMA Reunionand Blanquet-6:30 P. M. Par-lor B, Hotel Mayfair.

ATLAS CLUB Reunion andBanquet-6:30 P. M. BallRoom, Hotel Statler.

AXIS CLUB Reunion and Ban-quet 6:30 P. M., DanielBoone Room, Hotel Statler.

DELTA OMEGA-Reunion andBanquet-6:30 P. M., MissouriAthletic Club, 407 Washing-ton Ave.

IOTA TAU SIGMA-Reunion andBanquet-6: 30 P. M., ParlorA, Hotel Statler.

PHI SIGMA GAMMA Reunionand Banquet-6:30 P. M.,Adam Room, Hotel Statler.

THETA PSI-Reunion and Ban-quet-6: 30 P. M., FrenchRoom, Hotel Coronado.

Our Organizations

Still College is proud of its fra-ternities and sorority. They havehad a good year with manythings accomplished and havecontinued to work and play to-gether in many activities. TheLocal Interfraternity Council islargely responsible for this happysituation and also the StudentCouncil, whose efforts have al-ways been toward a more coope-rative group of students. Weare firm in our belief thait muchcan be accomplished by con-certed effort and that the spiritof cooperation is born within thecollege. Perfection and absolutecontentment tend toward ennui,but their attainment is an inspir-ation to work together for mutualbenefit and this is the major ob-

jective of our combined organi-zations. We are still short ofspace but we want to give you aresume of each of our nationalorganizations and list their of-ficers for next year.

ATLAS CLThe past year has seen the

most rapid and yet the most finrmadvance in the club since its in-stallation. A home was pur-chased and the payments willclear it of debt in (a short fouryears. Aboult thirty boys havebeen taken care of in the housethis past yeiar and improvementshave been made constantly inthe accommodations and service.The Club looks forward to an-other year of successful opera-tion, reminding the Alumni ofthe need for more osteopathicphysicians and the opportunityfor Icongenial associations in thenew home.

James Watt, Noble Skull;Donald Brail, Occipital;Howard Johnston, Pyloris;Dan McKinley, Receptaculum;R. H. Johnson, Stylus;Ronald Woods, Styloid;Clyde Barr, Sacrum.

07TThe fraternity has had a good

year. Several new men havebeen initiated and the meetingsat the I.T.S. Club House havebeen regular and well attended.It has been gratifying to notethe interest in a number of theAlumni, who have not only beenan important factor in the riegu-lar meetings but have been an in-spiraltion to the initiates.

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Keneth Wooliscroft, V. Pres.;Jess Varner, Treasurer;Jack Lilly, Corres. Secy.

AnOur girls have taken an active

part in every major event on thecampus this year. Their bowlingteam made good. They have hadmany interesting meetings, somebeing held at the homes of .lum-ni within the city. Their re-port indicates the best year inevery way for many seasons. Weagain stress the need for moregirls in our college, with the as-suran':ce that our sorority willextend the welcome along withsincere gratitude for the oppor-tunity to enlarge their field.Each girl has an objective inview for the summer. She isworking to bring one back alivefor the Freshman class this fall.

Lillie MicClure, President;Maxine Seablom, V. President;,Mary Toriello, Recording Sec-

retary;Rachel Payne, Corresponding

Secretary;Georgiana Harris, Treasurer;Mary Williams, Guard.

It is not the relief from beingpenned up for ninei months thatmakes us restless but the thotsof home cooking again, and sothe boys at the house have 'beenfiguring days and even minutesiinitil thp 1Iacist hpell rani 0 Tt h oc

lllbeen a good ear. A fine seriesbeen a good year. A fine series

of practical meetings togetherwith plenty but not too much in,social relaxation. The loss ofeight graduating will have to bemade up this fall, and Alumnitake note. As they scatter totheir homes, all are conscious ofthe need for more students andevery member of the fraternity isenthusiastic over plans for stu-dent recruiting during the sum-mer. Quote, "We will be withyou again next fall fifty-twostrong and will be at work allsummer showing our loyalty toStill College.

Hlary Plautz, Archon;Howard Morey, Sub-Archon;Jerry Brower, Pronatarius;Charles Hall, Crusophulax;Glenn Munger, Exastase;Glen Deer, Phulax.

It has been an exceptionallygood year for Sigma Sigma Phi.This pfast semester the boys haveaccomplished some very finethings for the college aside fromtheir regular schedule. TheBowling Tournament was runthru to a successful end, theawards being made at the SeniorClass Day program. Not onlyhas the fraternity maintained itsstanding from a scholastic stand-point but in its service to the'colllege really stepped out with agift of considerable value. ACardiophonel for the use of theclinic costing $170 was presentedto the college with 'the advicethat the fraternity would alsokeep it in service. The officersfor the past slemleister have giventhe undersigned something toshoot at this fall and with a con-tinued spirit of enthusiasm weawait the opportunity.

Paul Rutter, President.Jack Miller, PresidentCharles Gray, Secretary.Harry Plautz, Corresponding

Secretary.Jack Stanfield, Treasurer.Paul Gehman, Sgt. at Arms.Dr. E. F. Leininger, Thomas

Koenig and Earl Lindsly, Trus-tees.

Washington Conference

Dr. Arthur D. Becker reportsa most enjoyable aisi well as in-structive trip to Washington, D.C. the week of May 12th as oneof six delegates representing theA. 0. A. at the Eighth AmericanScientific Congress. The Congress'was held at this particular timein celebration of the fiftieth an-niversary of the Plan AmericanUnion. Dr. Becker attendedchiefly the sessions devoted toPublic Health and Medicine un-der the chairmansihip of Dr.Thomas Parron, Surgeon Gen-eral, United States Public HealthService. He attended the officialbanquet held foir the deleglates onThursday evening, May 16th, atthe Mayflower Hotel where morelthan 50'0 guests from 21 nationsin the Western Hemisphere werepresent. The fact that he madeuse of the Air Lines to and fromthe meeting to better Conservehic tim oarlldddr tof thce intprcest ofthe trip.1 uu u vthe trip.

Dr. H. V. HalladayResigns

We are more than sorry tolose the services and the personalassociation of one of osteopathy'soutstanding 'teachers and speak-er's. For some two or three yearspast Dr. Halladay has planned tolay aside his work and spendsome time in his beloved South-west in rest and in following uphis hobby of cactus study andnumerous asisociated activities.The best wishes of trustees, fac-ulty and students, as well as ofa host of friends, go with Dr.Vi1rg, as he is known among hisintimate associates. Dr. Halladay'suntiring zeal and enthusiasm inhis work here at the college andfor the osteopathic profession asa teacher and as: a publicist havemlade a most worthwhile contri-buition of constructive value. Itgoes without saying that his penand his influence will continue tobe potent forces both for the col-lege and in the field of osteo-pathic educational advance.

Arthur D. Becker, D. 0.

South Dakota MeetingMay 13 and 14 at Sioux Falls,

S. Dak., were important datesfor Drs. Woods and Laycock.Over half of the total member-ship in the state registered forthe convention and all enjoyedthe two days that ware filledwith important messages fromthe speakers. Dr. Laycoc- gavefour talks on Technic and Dr.Woods apeared three times onthe subject of Diagnosis.

The banquet was attended byan exceptionally large crowd thatenjoyed not only the regulationprogram but also a fine travelfilm taken in Europe oefore thewar.

Conditions seem to be good inthe state and our graduates areall doing well according to re-ports brought back by Drs.Woods and Laycock. Plenty ofopenings yet and the state asso-'ciation is making organized (ef-forts to get more into the state.

Dr. Woods reports in additionthat the next time he drives Di.Ijaycock thru northern Iowa hewill insist upon a blindfold. By-ron wanted to get out and startright then after pheasants. By-ron, let's give you a tip. ThoseIowa pheasants keep one eye onthe calendar and the other oncounty lines and when you carrya gun they become invisible.

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The Lo BookThe Official Publication of


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Faculty Adviser .- H. V. Halladay

President-- .Arthur D. Becker


EncouragementA long time ago I heard of a

town character who said, "Themthat has, gits." How true it isthat success seems to stimulatestill greater success and that rea-sons for optimism breed evenmore optimism. Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy has justcompleted one of the most suc-

--cessful--and- conist-ructive years inthe history of the institution.Our increase in enrollment; ouiraddiions to equipment in severaldepartments; and our better or-ganization and capitalization ofthe large amount and compre-hensive character of clinical ma-terial availaible have proved to be,inspiring experiences.. We havethe largest and the beest qualifiedfaculty group that has ever beenour good fortune to assemble.The organization of our alumni,both in national and state associ-ation.s with their evident enthusi-asm and continued interest, is initself a sure guarantee of ourfuture.

This, did not start out to be aself-congratulatory article. Tosay that we are pleased with theprogress of the past few years isputting it mildly, but we are byno means satisfied. We rathertake past achievements as anearnest of what we may hope toaccomplish in the coming years.We have a bigger, broader andmore solid plaform from whichto start. Ins!pired and encour-aged by our alumni groups weare setting up an ambitious pro-gram to De crystallmzea in tnecoming weeks and to be an-nounced- in- the early- fall at theAnnual Homecoming (October18th). We have plans in processof accomplishment assuring DesMoines Still College of Osteo-plathy as one of the real leadersamong osteopathic educationalcenters.

Osteopathic education musthave as its objective the thoropreparation of qualified youngmen and women as competentosteopathic physicians aind sur-geons. There _must be no he:sit-ancy in establishment and main-,tenance of high scholarsfipstandards and advanced' educa-tional requirements. Osteoplathicphysicians and surgeons must besuperior. A. D. B.

Dr. Kelsey

Dr. Pat Kelsey, for the pasttwo years associated with theDes Moines General Hospital,will in the future be associatedwith Dr, H. J. Marshlall in hisoffice in the Liberty Building.

CoffeeNot long ago I stepped into

the coffee shop at the staction inCincinnati, Ohio. The walk fromthe train shed up the ramp anddown the beautiful foyer hadgiven me an appetite and inglancing over the coffee shop itlooked as if several hundred oth-ers felt the same way. Coffeeseems to be a staple item of dietwith the American. I wish thatOsteopathy we-re a;s universallyused. But I did see severalpoints of similarity.

I noticed some that took theircoffee straight. No cream, no su-gar. Then there were the vari-ousi mixtures of a little or moreof each of these two common inadded ingredients. Basicly itwas the coffee that appealed tothe diner. He could have had acup of hot water or tea and usedthe cream and/or sugar in thesame deesired proportion.

More and more people eachyear are acquiring the taste forosteopathy. Some prefer itstraight without the touch ofcream or sugar. Basicly theywant osteopathy and we have toofew osteopathic shops along theway or even at the crossroads oftraffic.

I wonder if you cannot makea special effort this Summer tointerest some young man orwoman in the business of stairt-ing a shop that will serve os-teopathy. There are many whohave had the preliminary collegeeducation and are not settled asto their future. All they need isa word of explanation and en-couragement and a few indisput-able facts about the opportunity.

A new class matriculates inthis college early in September.A new catalog is just off of thepress and designed to interestcollege students. Keep these up-permost in your mind all 'thruthe Summer seaslon and make ityour business to contact two orthree who are waiting for theinformation that you can give.T,'t 11s havxr thpir names and we

will help. H. V. H.

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Weather a little cool but sun-ny and with a bigger crowd andmore competitors the Drake Re-lays demanded the serviice ofseveral of our qualified Seniors.John Engemann, Glasier Peiase,Al Ferris, Glen Walker, PaulGehman, Bill Seals and JackMiller each claim to have workedconsistantly and effectively. Hav-;ing been at this for many yearsit is our opinion that about halfof them watched and the otherhalf worked.

The Relays each year offer os-teopathic contacts with coaches,trainers and athletes from nearlyevery large university and col-lege in the country. There i;s notmuch to be done, for these boyscome prepared to put forth theacme in physical effort. It isthe occasional accident or strainthat needs attention. When tnat

GraduationThirty-two capped and gown-

ed qualified Seniors marched tothbeir seats in St. John's LuthleranChurch on the evening of May 24assembled for the last time. Dr.Weertz, pastor of the church, of-fered the invocation and Mr.Gfeller accompanied by Mrs. Gar-,ton furnished the music.

Dr. Frank F. Jones, presidentof the American Osteopathic As;sociation,, addressed this classtelling them of the growth anddevelopment of their science andthe opportunities that spread oultbefore them. It was a fine .ad-dress and an honor to be grad-uated under the eye of our lead-er of the year 1940. Followingthe presentation of the class Dr.Arthur D. Becker administeredthe Osteopathic Oath, this beingthe first class to take the oathat their graduation. The roll is*called and each' receives his dip-loma together with the congratu-lations of Dr. Becker and Dr.Jones. A reception follows andthe audience of friends and rela-tives add their good wishes.

Another class passes thru theportals of the college. Four yearsago when they entered the dateof graduation seemed too far inthe future for comprehension.But, all agreed during the weekof Senior affairs that the timehad passed all too quickly. It

of-%t +r LO1 -'S wno 1-re: 4et t'aLLma tu LU Us wIrO are lert tocarry on with classes that areadvancing but we and all con-cerned are happy that we canpresent to 32 communities aqualified osteopathic physicianwhose record has been satisfact-ory or he would not have beenawarded the legal document thatwas presented to him. Our re-gret is that we have so few forthe opportunities for service inour profession are so many andso wide spread that we wish formore to fill the needs.

Our sincere congratulations gowith this class and we will expectthem to keep in touch with thecollege and write us-of their suc-cesses.

Senior Banquet

On Monday evening, May 20th,the college banquet for the grad-uating seniors was held in Youn-ker's beautiful Tea Room. Morethan seventy were present. Thetables were beautifully decoratedwith flowers, with tulips as themain theme. Dr. Arthur D.Becker, president of the college,acted las toasltmaster and brieftalks extending congratulationswith sprink;lings of sage advicewere given by Dr. J. P. Schwartz,dean of the. college, and by Drs.E. F. Leiininger and O. E. Owen.A. L. Ferris,, president of theclass, responded for the class inhappy and well-chosen remarks.Trus'teeis, faculty and senior situ-dents look forward in happy an-ticipation to this event as one of

nappens uSti uoiiege is on tne the brnlIant affairs of the schooljob. year.

Senior Class Day(Continued From Page 1)

Ferris, Overton, Richardson,Wing, Borchardt, Dirlam, Wal-ker and Sanchez. Anatomy-Friedenberg and Hirschman.Band-Calvird and Parry. ThePsi Sigma Alpha valedictorianhonor was won by Borchardtwho will have his name inscribedon the plaque in the waitingroom of the college.

The Sigma. Sigma Phi present-ed the college with a P. A. Sys-tem fitted with a special micro-phone for the heart. This valu-able instrument was used duringthe Homecoming last Decemberand found so necessary that theboys saved their pennies andother coins for the rest of theyear in order to give future stu-dents an added piece of very val-uable equipment. The fraternityis to be congratulated sincerelyfor their good judgement anddenial in order that the collegemight have this gift. Sigma Sig-ma Phi awards were also givenfor Service to the College toBecky Richardson and for Ex-cellence in Osteopathy to LeoSanchez. The Bowling awardsgiven also by the fraternity werewon by the Phi Sigma Gammafraternity and .the individualhigh scores went to MacAdamsfor the girls and Cronin for theboys.

The Lambda Omicron GammaHonor Key was, awarded to Mar-tin Friedenberg by the GrandChapter of the fraternity.

Osteological Keys for excel-lence in the Freshman class weregiven by Dr. Halladay to Belden,Clausing, Cullen, Gay, Irish,Frantz, Pinchak, Rosich andSweeney.

Bertram Waskey won theessay award offered each yearthru the A. O. A. the subjectthis year being "OsteopathicTreatment of Pneumonia."

Dr. J. P. Schwartz announcedIsobaker, Renier and Toriello ashaving won the internships atthe Des Moines General Hospital.

Charles Parker, our engineer,was called to the platform andDr. Halladay presented him witha deed to a little home thatCharlie has been buying on con-tract, thus completing a long listof payments.

Well-it was a fine program.A lot of awards; for service and'fidelity Ito the college and to ourscience. A lot of work done andthe records closed with honor.A fine program without the usualrazzing of a few that at timeshas been carried a little too far.We congratulate the graduatingclass on the excellence of theprogram and hope that othersthat follow will be mapped alongsimilar lines.

PEARSON HOSPITAL-We have a little note from

Penn'a stating that Dr. H. DalePearson has opened a hospitalin Erie, Pa. It is licensed by thestate and is equipped for acuteand chronic non-surgical diseas-es, obstetrics, minor surgery anddiagnosis. Good luck to you Dale.

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TThe Board of Trustees in spe-

cial session May 26th, concludedtheir deliberations on the selec-tion of a Secretary-Treasurer forthe ensuing year with the em-ployment of Attorney Dwight S.James as its Lay-Secretary-Treas-urer. Mr. James took over hisofficial duties on June 1st andwill be in attendan(ce at the St.Loluis convention in the interestof that new responsibility.

Delegates and Alternates tothe House of Delegates werenamed by the Iowa Trustees asfollows:Delegates:

Holcomb Jordan, Pres.Mary EI. GoldenS. H. Klein, Vice-Pres.

Alternates:J. J. HendersonW. S. EdmondLaura E. MillerThe fully paid membership on

June 1st is, up for a new high of40 more than as of this date ayear ago. Response of delin-quent members to the monthlydues statements improves thatratio daily. Including the fol-lowing applications' received since-May 1st, the total roll stands at255 today. With so little oftimely contact assistance, cou-pled with the ambitious plansof the new Membership Chair-man, Dr. H. L. Gulden, therecould actually and easily be de-veloped an early increase of 100from among the 175 non-mem-bers in this state. The obliga-tions of membership include suchcooperation. If no objections arefiled with your secretary by July15th, the following applicantswill by regulation be enrolled asmembers.

Applications for MembershipAnderson, M. R., AdairAndrews, S. M., OelweinBlobenhouse, H. A. BodeConaiway, J. H., BridgewaterDirlam, Keneth M., Des' Moines

(40)Fedson, C. H., Des Moines,Garton, J. G., CharitonGe Meiner, F. M., NewellGamble, H. C., Council BluffsMcNerney, J. R., LedyardMorrison, Martha, ShenandoahParry, Edward D., Des Moines

(40)Stoddard, Genevieve, Des MoinesSutton, George W., Des Moines

(40)Toriello, Dan, Des Moines ( 0)O'Shana, R. P., Carlisle.Wing, Harry E., Des Moines

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P. G. Class

(Continued From Page One).Campbell arranged the props. Itwas, the first viewing for manypresent of a movie taken of theOld Doctor and several otherscenes related to the early daysof osteopathy. The beautifulcountry home, the perfect wea-ther, the excellent meal and thefine entertainment left each ofthose present with a glow of sat-isfaction marking the end of aperfect day.

Dr. A. B. Johnson, treasurerof the class, presented'Dr. ArthurD. Becker with a slum of moneyFriday, to be used in the nameof the class in extending the. pro-fessional magazine subscriptionsfor the library. The collegewishes to express its gratitudefor this gift and will distributethe sum to the best advantage ofour student body.

The class work continued un-til noon of Saturday and the ma-jority of the class; was there untilthe final bell closed the 42nd An-niversary Post Graduate and Re-view Week. We will have an-other next year and we hope ourtwo faithful students from K. C.,Drs. Clark and Carroll, will notbe delayed as they were thisweek. It was good to see themany new facesi of some we hadnot contacted for several yearsand also many who were here fortheir first time and it was highlygratifying to see the many whohave repeated with us for thepast several years.

We will see you again next.year.

ResolutionsWe, your Committee, Resolve

that we as Practicing OsteopathicPhysicians do appreciate and con-sider invaluable, to us and ourprofession as a whole, this op-portunity to attend such sessionsas; has been given here this year.

Be it also resolved that eachand every one of us do person-ally and collectively commendeach member of the staff of StillCollege that have in any waycontributed to the preparation orpresentation of this P. G. course.

Be it further resolved-Thatwe especially appreciate the verycourteous manner in which allservices have been rendered byour instructors and received byour classmates.

Be it further resolved that weespecially appreciate and consid-er very fitting and proper the ef-forts 'that have been made bycertain members of Still CollegeFaculty to reduce "ManipulativeTherapy" to a more scientific andtherefore tangible fact, and. maythis movement grow and prosper.

Be it further resolved thateach and every member of this1940 P. G. Class consider him-self a committee of one to offerour time, talent and means tothe further growth and devlop-ment of Still College. May ourefforts be those of cooperationand "constructive" criticism.Let's always be Optomists-never Pessimists.

Be it also .resolved that we'consider this the most valuableand altogether satisfactoryCourse it has been our privilegeto attend, so we hereby recom-mend like courses be made avail-able annually, if possible.

Then let us resolve to promul-igate Osteopathy and the interestof Still College to such a degreein our respective communitiesthat many wo'rthy young menand women may be influenced toenter our schools'and our pro-fession.

In conclusion then, let us, re-solve our Thanks and Congrattu-

lations to Dr. Arthur D. Becker,and his able staff for a valuablecourse unselfishly prepared andably rendered, as well as a con-genial good time. In closing weresolve that a copy of these Res-olutions be handed to the editorof the "Log Book" for publica-tion.

Submitted very respectfully byyour Committee.(Signed) Dr. Chas D. Ball, Chm.

Dr. A. J. Bowman-BuckDr. C. C. Jackson

P. G. Alumni LuncheonThirty-five Alumni of the col-

lege sat down to a fine luncheonat the Savery Hotel Wednesday,May 29. The majority of thesewere in Des Moines attending thePost Graduate Course and Dr.Fred Campbell took advantageof their presence and calledthem together. As an official ofthe national organization Dr.Campbell acted as toastmasterand called upon a number for re-ports.

Dr. Arthur D. Becker spokebriefly on the improvements atthe college and stressed the im-portance of Alumni coming toDes Moines to be convinced ofthe many changes for the im-provement in teaching.

Dr. H. V. Halladay, CollegeRepresentative of the nationalassociation, reported on activitiesin several of the states and askedthat a greater interest be shownin state units of the Alumni or-ganization.

Dr. Paul Park, president ofthe Iowa Alumni referred to theneed for more intimate contactsthruout the Alumni with pros-pective studenlts and sources ofendowment and foundationfunds.

Dr. Ruth Paul, secretary ofthe Iowa Alumni, outlined theIowa. plan and the many itemson the past year's program thathave been of great aid to thecollege and students.

Reports were given by Drs.Andreen of Michigan, Stevison ofMissouri, Clark and Naylor ofOhio, Bowman-Buck of W. Va.,and Heian of Wisc.

Dr. ;Ball of Okla. remindedthese present of the newer re-quirements and that as osteo-pathic physicians we must andcan meet these.

Many compliments were passedon the Alumni plan and thechanges at the college in-addedphysical equipment and faculty.All left the luncheon with thedetermination to work just a lit-tle harder this next year on thetwo major items of the Alumniprogram - Student Recruitingand Foundation Funds... . . . .~~~~~~~ ..

InspectionDr. R. MacFarlane Tilly of

Brooklyn, N. Y., was with usApril 21 and 22 in the capacityof inspector for the A. O. A. Itwas a real pleasure to see andtalk to Dr. Tilly again and thefaculty enjoyed a luncheon withhim Monday, April 22. Dr. Tillywasted no time while in our cityand kept us busy opening doorsand records..

W. Va. Convention

Dr. Halladay returned recentlyfrom a meeting of the state as-sociation in W. Virginia and re-ports a most enjoyable trip. Itseems that he had planned thejourney originally- so that hecould contact some relatives inCharleston and made this hisfirst stop. Mr. and Mrs. DickYates of Charleston invited Drs.Ure in for breakfast adding tothe pleasure of the visit. A bustrip aciross the state to Bluefieldwas marred some by the heavyrain but proved the dexterity ofthe bus driver under some rathertrying conditions. The programin Bluefield was' filled to theminute. Two talks before highschool boys and girls early Mon-day, May 20, followed by an houron the program. A noon lunch-eon with 14 of the 25 Alumni inthe state- wasi held at Jimmie'sand was enjoyed by all. Ab Gra-ham was elected president of theW. Va. Alumni and immediatelyappointed several chairmen tostart working on the major itemsof the National Alumni program.The food at Jimmie's was worththe trip to Bluefield. A talk inthe afternoon was followed by atrip to the famous PocahontasElxhibition Mine and don't missit if you are near there.

Th'e banquet in the eveningwas attended by over 80 beingthe largest for many years. An-tichicken P. Meador acted astoastmaster and carried on suc-cessfully. Dr. O. O. Bashline,gave an excellent address on thevalue of osteopathy. Still CollegeAlumni led by Benny Kinte!r sur-prised Dr. Halladay with a Ron-son cigaret case and the localLion's Club Quartette entertain-ed assisted by Miss Smith. Danc-ing followed the banquet untilan early hour.

Two talks on the followingmorning's program topped by atalk at the Rotary Club at noonended a strenuous two days forDr. Halladay. Dr. Cudden andwife offered him a drive back toCharleston that was interruptedmany times by stops for camerashots. Another high light of thetrip was the gift of Harry Mc-Neish who brought a W. Va.cactus for the Halladay collec-tion. The return trip was un-eventful except for a short stopat the A. 0. A. office betweentrains;. It was a swell meeting.

DOCTORS' HOSPITAL-An item from a Colum-

bus, Ohio paper describes theacquisition of the stock of theDoctors' Hospital by a group Ofosteopathic physicians and sur-geons in central Ohio. The newofficers have not been named ac-cording to the notice but Drs.Licklider, Clybourne, Watsonand Konold are mentioned aspossiblei officials. We certainlywish' this ;group of osteopathicphylicians continued success withthis opportunity for expansion oftheir services in Ohio.

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Corporate Board ..Each year following the regu-

lar college year the corporateboard of the college is called to-gether to check over the activi-ties of the past twelve months.This meeting was scheduled thisyear on May 11 and attended bymore than the number necessaryto establish a quorum.

Dr. Arthur D. Becker's openingreport was perhaps the mostgratifying one that has ever beenreceived by the board. Dr. Beckerreviewed the accomplishments ofthe year briefly stressing thepoints that proved conclusivelythat the trustees had been alertand that the general conduct ofthe college was to be highlypraised.

This past year has seen DesMoines Still College of Osteo-pathy at the top in the matter ofpercentages of increase in stu-dents. No other college of os-teopathy has had an increase ineach class and this is a recordyear for us in Des Moines.

The faculty of the college hasbeen augmented and Dr. Beckerstated that it was the best or-ganized faculty and the most au-thoritative in the history of thecollege. With minor changes thisfaculty remains intact thruoutthe coming year.;

Equipment has :been improvedin a number of the departmentsof the college. The acquisition

microscopes is only one of theitems that have been purchasedthis past year for the benefit ofthe students. Several importantprojects n- the- preparatio n oflaboratory' specimens have beencompleted and much of the timethis summer will be used to con-tinue the series of models beingmade for the Embryological Lab-oratory.

The building has been kept inA-1 condition by constant clean-ing and painting and with someslight rearrangements has beenmade more convenient for theuse of the Clinic. This has in-creased considerably during thepast year and is weak only innumber of students to handle themany cases presented for osteo-pathic care. Our Seniors havebeen overworked thru the entireyear.

Dr. Becker complimented veryhighly the several Alumni proj-ects that had been planned andcompleted during the year. TheHomecoming Jubilee and othershave increased the interest andloyalty of our Alumni so that wefeel that there is an added sup-port from our graduates in prac-


ATLANTICT--CY NEXT-

Without much opposition the city famous for its Board Walkwill entertain the osteopathic profession next year. Atlantic Cityis known not only for its beach but also as a convention city andwe are certain that with the profession not having visited thisresort, in toto, on any other previous occasion the convention nextyear will be well attended. Our congratulations to Atlantic Cityand we are preparing now for a visit to our most famous EasternSpa. - - - . . . .. :...

AT ST. LOUIS LAST MONTH

Our Booth was not hidden so deeply that it could not be foundfor about 75 registered with the secretary. Mrs. Robinson reportsthat the general tone of those who stopped to talk and registerwas encouraging and quite a number of prospective names werehanded in. The new catalog excited plenty of compliments andthe topic of recruiting seemed to be paramount in .the minds ofthe majority.

Our Scientific Exhibit, attended by Ronald Woods, excitedconsiderable comment. The majority seemed to think it took alittle too much time to fully comprehend but those who hestitatqdfor a few minutes expressed themselves as being well paid for thestudy. The booklet prepared especially for this exhibit was takenby the majority and with the intention of making a further studyof the illustrated physiological processes.

Our Banquet and Reunion was a complete success. Due creditmust be given to Sam Leibov of St. Louis for all of the preliminaryarrangements and the completed business of the tickets sale upto the last minute. Over eighty Alumni and visitors enjoyed fullythe meal and the talks that followed. Cy Clybourne had the pro-gram well in hand and went thru the routine like an old timerM. C. Not a dull moment, the talks being limited and the sub-stence of each extremely important in the future of osteopathyand our college. Altho one of the busiest men at St. Louis, Dr.Frank F. Jones took time to step into the room and greet theassembly for a few minutes. Dr. Jones is an Alumnus of our col-lege but had previously promised to speak at another banquet.His talk was another inspiration to strengthen the defences of thepractice of osteopathy.

Reports by the Alumni officers: were short and to the point.Dr. Becker announced the reduction of the debt on the college andpointed out the many advantageous changes made during the pastfew years. Roll Call revealed three dating back to 1903, Drs.Arthur D. Becker, J. S. Schweiger and S. W. Irvine. Dr. Paul Parkannounced plans for the Homecoming Jubilee to be held October18 and issued a special call to all present to spread the news andmake arrangements themselves to be on hand for the day. Dr.Clybourne outlined the "Eight Year Plan" and received the ap-plause of the ensemble for the many important items listed. Anew constitution and by-laws was adopted vesting considerablepower with the chairmen of the geographical subdivisions of theassociation. The nominating committee headed by Dr. St. Amantbrought in a slate that was approved--in- record time. Alumni ofStill College will be proud to know that their leader this comingyear will be the retiring president of the A. 0. A., Dr. Frank F.Jones. Dr. H. V. Halladay was elected to the office of Vice Presi-dent, Dr. J. Paul Leonard, former Secretary will assume the obli-gations of the College Representative, Dr. Paul Park will fill theoffice of Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Dr. John Rogers willcontinue as Foundation Councilor and Dr. Fred Campbell as Stu-dent Recruiting Councilor. This group of officers will have plentyto do and will do it. The cooperation of the Alumni in the fieldis not requested, it is demanded and not by the officers but becauseof the need now for complete cooperation on the part of eachgraduate of this institution. The outlook at the college is betterthan it has ever been. The officers of the college and the Alumniagreed that with concerted effort from the field that we can notonly maintain the prestige we have enjoyed for the past two years

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The past six weeks have beenbusy ones for all -of us. We atthe college completed the year'swork and added a week of Re-view that was thoroly enjoyed bythe class and the faculty. Wethen started to prepare for theSt. Louis Convention and nowwe find ourselves ready for thatmuch needed vacation., But-there is still much to tbe' done aidsummer is half'- gone.-

Checking with the office wefind that new: names are comingin with nearly every mail. Ourstudents, are scattered over thecountry and are at work for thecollege and for osteopathy. Theywere here last year and wit-nessed the improvements and theenthusiasm of a successful yearin every way. They are anxiousto pass this opportunty on tosome young man or woman-who-has' not :.-learned -the' -need --ofmore. physicians of our training.We wish we could inject intoeach of you in the field the samefeeling so that wherever you go'you will have constantly in mindthe need for making; contactswith possible students of osteop-athy. .

There are several outstandingitems that should be given con-,sideration in the selection of acollege. We have tried during themonths of February, March, Apriland May, to give you thru thepages of the Log Book an idea ofthe educational plan we'. followat this college. We feel that wehave the proper faculty group topresent. the program of teaching.The additions and 'changes madethis year have added considerablyto the strength of our teachingstaff.

We have carefully planned theteaching of our Basic Sciences sothat a continuity is maintainedand the student is led graduallyto the more specific subjects oftherapy and its osteopathic in-terpretation. The introduction ofspecific osteopathy is graded tothe gradual advancement of thestudent -to the clinical demonstra-'tions. The practical work.of theClinic is divided for convenienceand efficiency. : We wish- youwould review these major fea-tures of our .educational plan andexpand your appreciation :.of ourefforts beyond the confines ofyour office.

We want you to feel the inm-portance of a proper plan forthe study of osteopathy and .ifwe have not strengthened thechain of study, write us yourconstructive ideas. We want our


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noon, June 24 in the Press Roomat the Auditorium was the mostsuccessful of any enjoyed by ourorganization. Dr. F. A. Gordon,President-elect of the A. O. A.and President of the N. 0. I. C.presided and following the excel-lent lunch went thru the businessof the organization as rapidly asefficiency would permit. Each or-ganization was represented byone or more official delegates.Since no organization was able toqualify under the rulings madein the membership contest, Dr.Gordon continued the prize foranother year. His report provedan incentive to considerable dis-cussion about the plan and thedesire on the part of the mem-bership to be granted the privil-ege of an extension of time. TheCouncil approved with thanks thepresident's report.

The major feature of the re-port of the Secretary, Dr. Halla-day, was the success recentlyachieved, in establishing our offi-cial fraternities and sororities inBaird's Manual, The World Al-manac and Banta's Greek Ex-change. Very few of the profes-sion realize what this means forthe very simple reason that theypay so little attention to theirfraternity or sorority after grad-uation. If we are to maintain astandard and increase the use-fulness of our members we musthave more cooperation from thefield. It is to be hoped that withthe accomplishment of the pastyear a notable one, that the fu-ture will bring out a more com-plete appreciation of the value ofattention to the needs and im-portant place of osteopathic fra-ternities and sororities.

The subject of student recruit-ing was fully discussed andbrought out many excellent ideasthat will later be incorporatedinto a report. It is unfortunatethat there is no provision for anofficial committee for this workunder A. 0. A. supervision. Thematter of expense of course mustbe taken into consideration. Itis well known that we must be-gin an intensive drive for stu-dents in all of our colleges andthis will be initiated in a limit-ed way thru a committee ap-pointed from the council. Someof our chapters are suffering nowfrom the decrease in number ofstudents in our colleges. It isbelieved that with the Alumni ofthese eleven organizations awareof the situation that they willmake an extra effort to send intoour colleges young men andwomen who will not only fill theneed in the field but will, duringtheir college career, begin theireducation in organization workby joining one of our affiliatedfraternities or sororities.

A very definite stand was takenon "Hell Week." This has beeneliminated in the majority of ourchapters but was erased com-pletely by a very short motion.With the raising of our standardswe have most certainly advancedfrom the high school age to thecollege and with many of our

pledges fully acquainted with thispart of an initiation ceremony itdetracts from, rather than addsto the interest in the organization.We hope to have reports soon ofeducational substitutes for thatpart of the initiation commonlyknown as "Hell Week."

We are glad to report completeaccord between our two honoraryfraternities on several matters,the settlement of which will di-vide their interests and raisetheir standards, both of whichwill increase the prestige of thesetwo important fraternities.

As a matter of greater efficien-cy the recommendation was madeto elect secretaries for a periodof five years. This was agreedupon by all and our reports todate indicate that the majorityhave complied with the request.

Dr. J. Paul Leonard, retiringpresident of the Atlas Club, wasautomatically inducted into theoffice of President of the N. 0. I.C. and Dr. Halladay agreed tocarry on the office of ExecutiveSecretary for one more year. Thiswas taken on the supposition thatthe majority of the work done bythe office would be assumed bythe Local Committee of the con-vention and the P. & P. W. of theA. O. A. This, however, does notleave the office with twelvemonths of vacation in betweenmeetings for if we are to con-tinue to prove ourselves worthwhile there is still much to bedone in each Grand Chapter.

The very sincere thanks of thisoffice go to Eddie Sommers, Har-old Hoermann, Ernie Moore,Nannie Chappell, Pearl Thomp-son, Walter t3ailey, EJllswortnWhitmer, John Hayes and DeweyMillay for their excellent coop-eration in putting over the de-tails of the ten banquets and re-unions. These men and womennot only fulfilled their duties withthis group but had many otherresponsibilities all of which werecarried to satisfactory termina-tions . We hope the Local Com-mittee at Atlantic City will findas willing a group of workers aswe have dealt with this past yearin St. Louis.

H. V. Halladay, Exc. Secy.

Halladay Wins Prize

When the smoke had clearedfrom the voting on the prize forthe best editorial written thispast year on A. O. A. Membershipit was found that Dr. H. V. Halla-day of the Log Book stood outin front. In addition to a cer-tificate of merit for his writings,Dr. Halladay was presented withan onyx desk set, properly in-scribed. Dr. Halladay says heknows this fine piece of editorialequipment is supposed to rest ona modern desk in some modernoffice but it will probably be justas inspiring on a packing casein the desert and will be tried outthat way.

The college is very proud tohave this honor brought to theLog Book and our institution.

Continuous Service

Still College takes great pridein presenting to you eight mem-bers of the faculty who are oncall at your pleasure. Our col-lege enjoys a clinic that is con-stant and extensive. The depart-ments of this clinic operate thru-out the full twelve months ofthe year. It is, therefore, neces-sary for us to have expert clini-cians available at all hours andlaboratories equipped and readyfor use in any emergency. Pa-tients registering in the GeneralClinic and in the ObstetricalClinic often need immediate at-tention. This group of eightmembers of the faculty do nothave to stand and wait for op-portunities, they are in constantdemand and are busy even thru-out the summer months.

Dr. Arthur D. Becker

Our president keeps a watchfuleye on every item that goes intothe education of a Still Collegegraduate. Keenly aware of thedemand for increased osteopathisservice he is fully appreciative oftne need for quantity in theclasses and yet supports the add-ed preliminary entrance require-ments. His interest in increas-ing our number in the field isbalanced perfectly by his watch-fulness over the thoroness of thework of the teaching staff. Ac-cording to Dr. Becker, a poorlyequipped graduate is not only adetriment to the college thatclaims him but is a liability tothe whole profession. Our presi-dent takes great pride in his staffof educators and his Alumni.

For over thirty years Dr.Becker has been a leader in os-teopathic organization and edu-cation. On numerous occasionsthe profession has shown its con-fidence in his ability for he hasfilled nearly every office offeredby organized osteopathic groups.The' profession knows that withDr. Arthur D. Becker as theleader at Still College that eachgraduate will be well trained andfully prepared to give expert os-teopathic service in any com-munity.

Dr. J. M. WoodsThe -profession knows that Dr.

J. M. Woods is a keen diagnos-tician, a thoro osteopathic physi-cian and an excellent instructor,For the past eighteen years Dr.Woods has been intimately asso-ciated with the college. For thepast several years he has been

devoting much of his time to theClinic and is now at the head ofthe General Clinic. Beginningwith the teaching of Anatomy,Dr. Woods quickly branched intothe subjects related to the diag-nosis and treatment of all di-visions of the listed diseases andis an expert in Differential Di-agnosis. His extensive privatepractice proved an excellent back-ground for his continuous serv-ice in the Clinic during recentyears. The college is fortunatein having at its disposal the tal-ent of Dr. J. M. Woods.

Dr. L. L. Facto

Osteopathic Technic is the basisfor osteapathic therapy. In Dr.L. L. Facto we have an expert inanalyzation and practical applica-tion of all forms of osteopathictechnic. His appearance on theprograms of the many state con-ventions and the national is suf-ficient evidence of the high es-teem in which he is held by theprofession. Dr. Facto is a mem-ber of the Clinical Staff of thecollege and has specialized indiseases of the nervous system.His students know him as a hardmaster in class, not appreciatingat the moment his deep interestin developing their ability in adifficult subject. Structure andFunction are his hobbies andthese two formulate the majorprinciples of osteopathic practice.


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Editor -. .E. Harwood

Faculty Adviser .. H. V. Halladay

President ------ .Arthur D. Becker


Annual A. 0. A.CONVENTION

Another annual convention hascome and passed into history. Tosay that it was worth-while is afeeble expression. It was mo-mentous ! The sessions of thehouse of delegates and of theboard of'trustees of' the-A. 0. A.were fine examples of the growthand development of osteopathiclegislative bodies. The new offi-cers are tried and true exponentsof osteopathic solidarity. Ourunlimited support and loyalty ishereby pledged to them in themany tasks now before them.

A word of congratulation tothose whose untiring and intelli-gent efforts made this 44th an-nual convention an outstandingsuccess. The program was wellplanned and excited the sustainedinterest of those who were fort-unate enough to attend. The sec-tion programs were of unusualmerit. Even the weather manwent out of his way to make hiscontribution.

Many problems of greatest pos-sible importance confront ourprofession at this time and theseproblems were carefully consid-ered by officers, trustees, dele-gates and various affiliated groupsand these groups deserve and willrequire the united and unstintedsupport of every osteopathic phy-sician and surgeon in practice.That they will have such supportgoes without saying. Osteopathyhas rapidly moved into the frontof big events and will give a goodaccount of its stewardship.

Arthur D. Becker, D. 0.

I believe that the conventionwas the best that I have ever at-tended. Certainly the MunicipalAuditorium was an ideal place inwhich to hold it. Of the sessionsI attended, the symposium on Os-teopathy and the film on the sec-ond lumbar lesion were outstand-ing.

Speaking of outstanding things;some of you missed the real cre;atof the convention-the D. M. S.C. 0. Alumni Banquet. It was arecord breaker. L. L. Facto.

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The arrangements, hotel accom-modations, cooperation of the Lo-cal Committee, publicity, etc.,were all fine and couldn't havebeen better. It was one of thebest conventions I have had thepleasure of attending. (Note-Dr.Marshall was reelected Presidentof I. . 0.) H. J. Marshall.

The delightful weather furnish-ed by the Local Committee--theyearly amazement at the energyand efficiency of Dr. R. C. Mc-Ca iuhan the way registration isbeing handled-the scientific ex-hibits, while not as extensive assome, were decidedly worth while-wishing there were not quiteso many sections or that I weretriplets-hoping that the Mani-pulative and Technic sections willget together-the proud beliefthat my flower garden beats thosein Shaw's Gardens-seeing oldfriends and making new ones-the D. M. S. C. 0. banquet-theone thing that exceeded my ex-pectations-many new thingslearned and old knowledge pol-ished-a profound feeling that A.0. A. Conventions are worthwhile . . . J. M. Woods.

Dr. Dornbush

A news clipping has been re-ceived stating that Dr. FrankDornbush, formerly of Stuben-ville, Ohio will, in the future, beassociated with Dr. RussellWright in his Sin-O-Vac Clinicin Detroit. Dr. Dornbush is not astranger in Detroit, having in-terned at the Detroit OsteopathicHospital following his graduationin 1929. We are certain that Dr.Dornbush's move to Detroit willbe mutually beneficial and extendto him and Dr. Wright our bestwishes.

Dr. E. F. Leininger

The mere mention of the sub-ject of Obstetrics recalls the ir-regular hours and the necessityfor constant service. Dr. Lein-inger enjoys both of these indimparts this enthusiasm to hisstudents. The department of Ob-stetrics at the college is too wellknown for comparison. The re-cent attractive chart displayed atthe national convention in St.Louis is a record that any col-lege may envy. The excellentservice rendered by this depart-ment of our Clinic reflects greathonor on the man in charge, forit is no easy task to superintendfour hundred obstetrical caseseach year. Dr. Leininger's ami-able disposition and his extensivepractical knowledge have madefor him a position of highest es-teem not only among the students in the college but thruoulthe profession. He weighs thebabies delivered in his clinic nolin pounds but in tons.

Dr. 0. E. Owen

The profession is already awareof the fine work in pathologythat has been done by Dr. Owvenat the college. Since his gradu-ation he has been largely respon-sible for the many improvement;sin the several divisions of thestudy of Clinical Laboratory Di-agnosis and is an authori ,; on.Clinical Pathology. His abi.ityand initiative have been demeo-strated not only in teaching butalso in administration in hrs ca-pacity as Assistant Dean of thecollege. Dr. Owen has appearedmany times on state and nationalprograms and is deeply interestedin the problems of our nationalfraternities and sororities.

Dr. Byron Laycock

Altho young in the professionand our most recent acquisitionfor the faculty, Dr. Laycock hasalready proved his ability inmany ways. His osteopathictraining was preceded by prepar-atory work at Northwestern Uni-versity, and following his gradu-ation from the Kansas City Col-lege of Osteopathy and Surgeryhe was retained on the teachingstaff for over two years. Hisvacations have been spent in tak-ing postgraduate courses fromcoast to coast. His naturalability as a technician and histenacity for delving into scientificexplanations have won for himcertain distinction in the field ofosteopathic principles and tech-nic. His time is fully taken withhis responsibilities at the collegein teaching and in the Clinic andhe is in demand as a speaker anddemonstrator of osteopathic diag-nosis and technic.

Dr. Paul E. Kimberly

For the past three years Dr.Kimberly has followed the foot-steps of Dr. H. V. Halladay soclosely that he has walked intohis shoes. The college is fortu-nate in having available a youngman of the mental calibre andability of Dr. Kimberly. Oste-opathy has been paramount inhis family for many years and itwas a perfectly natural sequencefor him to become deeply inter-ested in the science. For thepast three years Dr. Kimberlyhas been assisting in the depart-ment of Anatomy and followinghis graduation was retained as afull time member of the facultyand will continue at the head ofthe Anatomical Department. Heis fully aware of the need for theadded osteopathic interpretationof Anatomy and insists on a thoroknowledge of these subjects byevery student. We predict that aleader in osteopathic anatomyhas been saved for the teachingstaff of our college.

Dr. Hugh Clark

A year ago tne college aeciaeato obtain the services of anauthority in the basic sciences.We were indeed very fortunatein contacting Dr. Hugh Clark ofMichigan University, for he notonly has proved his ability as ateacher in the basic subjects buthas expressed a very deep inter-est in the osteopathic applicationof these subjects. Dr. Clark hasadvanced the interest in thesesubjects to the point where thestudent is very much aware ofthe real value of thoro basictraining. His work with the col-lege will be expanded this com-ing year thru increased labora-tory facilities and by means ofspecially designed specimens thatare usually found only in muse-ums.

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Application for MembershipKay Y. Yazarian, Clutier, Iowa.

The St. Louis ConventionBy Attorney Henry- E. Sampson,

A. B., Ju. D., Des Moines, Ia.(Mr. . Sampson.::-.:. was.-.: --the guestspeaker -at

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Walking thru the hotel corri-dors, we quickly realized that wewere in the presence and underthe inspiring influence of thosewho are today advancing thecause of osteopathy. Thruout theconvention hall, we learned fromsuccessful practitioners and greatteachers in the profession muchabout new discoveries and bettertechnic.

We were meeting in Missouri,the birthplace of osteopathy,where Dr. A. T. Still, the founderbegun the expansion of his greatidea and where for three scoreyears his science has been bring-ing health to thousands of indi-viduals. All of this caused us tovalue more highly the past, andto contemplate with confidencethe future of this profession. Ithelped us to realize the strengthof osteopathy and to appreciatethe many things yet to be doneto maintain osteopathy as a se-parate school of healing.

The inspiring atmosphere ofthe St. Louis Convention gave usa review of the glorious past ofosteopathy and enthusiasm forthe future under the many greatleaders we met in the halls ablemen who have long been con-vinced of the value of osteopathy.They cherish its past and arelaboring hard toward insuring itsfuture. These personal contactsfortified our faith, strengthenedour courage and renewed ourhope for the future of the science.

Everyone must have comeaway with much more of thespirit and purpose of the fore-fathers; more determined to re-double their efforts for the causeof the profession and in the in-terest of humanity.

As an Atlas member, I natur-ally-- took particular notice andpride in the fact that the leadersat the convention and the menmost responsible for the present-day success of the professionwere, with but few exceptions,wearers of that cherished emblemof the Atlas Club.

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college to deserve the fine sup-port that has been given it Inthe past and to be prepared forthe new students this fall and insemesters to come. We have notbased these major changes onneeds of the past but we arelooking ahead into the futureand preparing osteopathic physi-cians to meet every modern re-quirement of a well trained phy-sician.

The summer is half gone, butduring the time that is left youlcan make a valuable contrblu-

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but can maintain it and advance to a safe lead in osteopathiceducation.

Evidence of the enthusiasm initiated by the favorable reportsand the stabilizing plans was shown in the willingness to fill thetreasury of the Alumni to the point of putting it on a firmer basis.Drs. Rusty Wright and E. M. Davis subscribed to Life Memberships.Dr. George Lawyer paid in full for the twelve years he has beenout in practice. Mrs. Busick subscribed to an associate member-ship and every other one present helped with a glow of pride.

There is not one iota of doubt in the minds of those present asto the future of Still College. The unfortunate thing is that 1426of you should have been present to get the personal contact thatfills you with this grand and glorious feeling of pride in our col-leges accomplishments. You will hear from the officers as soon asvacations are over and when you do we know you will also wantto add your small contribution of time and dues. If you wereabsent you certainly missed the most enthusiastic meeting of theSt. Louis Convention.

Mrs. Becker Honored

Evidence of greater efficiencyamong our women's organizationswas shown in St. Louis at theconvention by the formation ofthe National Women's Osteo-pathic Auxiliary with Mrs. ArthurD. Becker unanamously elected asthe president. This new organi-zation brings the many subordi-nate divisions closer together andwill coordinate many of the plan-ned projects of the several or-ganizations. Mrs. Becker is notnew in the auxiliary, having beennational chairman several yearsago and is the major sponsor forthis group at the college.

The constitution of the newauxiliary parallels closely theconstitution of the A. O. A. bywhom it has been approved. Oth-er members of the ExecutiveBoard are: Mrs. T. J. Meyers ofPasadena, Calif., Mrs. T. J. How-erton of Washington, D. C., Mrs.H. E. Williams of Ardmore, Okla.,Mrs. A. B. Crites of Kansas City,Mo., Mrs. R. R. Lamb of DesMoines, Ia., and Mrs. GroverGillum of Kansas City, Mo.

We congratulate the group ontheir good judgment in the selec-tion of officers and hope for thema most progressive year.

tion to the profession. Aboveeverything we need addedstrength in numbers. We havemet the needs for increased pre-liminary requirements. We mustnot let this change make a greatdifference in our total. We caneasily increase the number ofstudents in each of the recog-nized colleges if a little time isspent by each of you in talkingabout your science.

Our past records in the field oftherapy are envied by others.We are being investigated andour methods of treatment are be-ing copied. With osteopathyhaving grown from within andhaving firmly established itsvalue in the minds of increasednumbers each year, we havemuch to be proud of. We wantyou to pass this enthusiasm onto young men and women inyour community and put them intouch with the college of yourchoice.

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Dr. J. Paul Leonardof Detroit

Newly elected member of theBoard of Trustees of D.M.S.C.O.

0. W. C.C.

From the annual report of theOsteopathic Women's CollegeClub it looks like the organizationenjoyed a year of profitable meet-ings. With two meetings a monthvaried between serious instructivetalks and social hours the pro-gram has been exceptionally wellbalanced and interesting thruout.Parties were held at the home ofseveral members of the facultyand at both the Atlas and PhiSig houses. Trips were made tospecial points of interest in thecity and the problems of the wifeof the doctor were discussed onseveral occasions. Officers forthe next year were elected at thefinal meeting and another yearof enjoyable contacts is antici-pated.

President, Georgia Rogers.V. President, May Chandler.Secretary, Mary Ball.Treasurer, Jeannette Westfall.

teopathic physicians in the field,it is not asking too much of youto send one thousand studentsinto osteopathy this fall. But-you must be the one in ten whodoes this and not one of the ninewho loses the advantage of thelast half of the summer.

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tice. The several meetings heldduring state conventions havebeen filled with constructive plansand the groups have been enthu-siastic over the program of stu-dent recruiting and the estab-lishment of a Foundation for thecollege.

The future of the institutionrests largely in the hands ofthose who are in the field andwith their continued and increas-ed support expected, plans arebeing made for the establishmentof a Clinical Hospital in directcontact with the college. Thisis in addition to the excellenthospital facilities already enjoyedby the college in connection withthe Des Moines General Hospital.

Probably the most startling andgratifying part of the report wasthe announcement that the entirefinancial structure of the collegehas undergone revision and thatthe debt of the college has beenvery materially reduced. Hestated that the re-funding andre-financing of the balance of thedebt was under a most satisfac-tory plan and that this accom-plishment opened the doors in afine way for our program of con-tinued progress and development.

Dr. Becker's fifth annual reportwas an historic document. Thetrustees who work thruout theyear to make this possible are tobe complimented highly. Dr.Becker has given many hours tothe solving of problems for thebenefit of the institution and itwas gratifying to note the en-thusiasm that radiated from themembership of the corporateboard upon hearing this excellentresume of the year.

With the exception of onechange, the officers for the en-suing year were reelected. Theresignation of Dr. Halladay fromthe board of trustees made itnecessary to fill his vacant chair.Taking into due consideration thepolicy of expansion the boardunanamously elected Dr. J. PaulLeonard of Detroit to member-ship on the Board of Trustees ofthe college. Dr. Leonard willbring to the Board of Trusteeshis several years experience inthe successful management of theDetroit Osteopathic Hospital. Al-tho he will not necessarily haveto be in attendance at each meet-ing of the board he can offermuch in the way of constructiveplanning for the future of thecollege. We heartily endorsethis selection by the CorporateBoard and extend our best wishesand continued support to thesmall group that plays a mostimportant role in the develop-ment of our college, our Trustees.

Dr. Johnson of Jefferson, Iowawas present and expressed hisgratification for the fine reportof the auditor and to others thathave made it such a successfulyear for the college.

The meeting closed with theentire board in high spirits anda most optimistic outlook for thefuture of our institution.

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Volume 18 August 15, 1940 Number 8

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

Dr. Frank F. Jones

Immediate Past President of the A.0. A. and President of the D. M. S.

C. O. Alumni Association

"It is a pleasure and a privilegeto begin another year of serviceto our profession. 1939-40 gaveme the opportunity to knowmany of you personally and youare a fine group. I want you tocontinue your enthusiasm for os-teopathy and one way it can bedone is by adding your sinceresupport to the college. You willhear from me often either by let-ter or thru the pages of the LogBook,"

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Dr. Paul L. ParkPresident of the Iowa D. M. S. C. O.Alumni and Executive Secretary ofthe D.M.S.C.O. Alumni Association

"This office asks your sincereconsideration of the many prob-lems ahead. One solution is toreply to inqueries we may makeof you. In our several plans forthe advancement of our commoninterests we need your advice andsupport. When you receive a let-ter answer it then and let's keepthe wheels turning. This is a re-sponsible office but the responsi-bility rests with you as well asthe officer who holds the title.We anticipate our best year andit can only be our best with yourhelp."

Dr. J. E. RogersPast President of the A. 0. A. andFoundation Councilor of the D. M.

S. C. O. Alumni Association

"The profession has never beenalert to the opportunity of secur-ing foundation or endowmentfunds for our institutions. Everyother type of college and hospitalin the country is prepared to ac-cept funds and has made itknown that they can use dona-tions to excellent advantage.Each Alumnus of this collegemust be awakened to the factthat our college and affiliated in-stitutions cannot progress as rap-idly as we wish without the samegenerous support that other in-stitutions receive."

Dr. F. D. CampbellStudent Recruiting Councilor

"Expansion of osteopathic ser-vice thruout the country dependslargely on an increase in thenumber of practicing osteopathicphysicians. Our profession is theleast crowded of the entire listand one of your major interestsin your work should be to influ-ence young men and women toenter our college. Still College isat the top now in the matter ofpercentage increase in each class.Every opportunity you have formeeting possible prospects shouldbe an opportunity for you to addto the prestige and augment themembers of our profession."

Dr. H. V. Halladay

Vice President of the D. M. S. C. 0.Alumni Association

"Our membership was extendedlast year to include more of thereal workers for osteopathy andour college. This year I wantthe secretary to be busy continu-ously receipting for your duesand acknowledging your letters.There is much to be done inevery community for the collegeand for our science. Your isola-tion in a small town is no excuse-or isolating your ideas."

Dr. J. Paul LeonardMember of the Board of Trusteesof the D. M. S. C. O., Superintend-ent of the Detroit Osteopathic

Hospital and College Representa-tive of the D. M. S. C. 0. Alumni

Association

"Our Alumni organization isseparate and distinct from the of-ficial body of the college yetthere must be a common con-necting link between the two. Itwill be my pleasure and duty tocorrelate the fine unselfish effortsof the Alumni Association withthe needs of the college. I sin-cerely hope that your suggestionsfor the rapid development ofeach will reach my desk and youmay be sure that they will begiven deep consideration and ap-plied where most useful.

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N. 0. I. C.We now start another y-ear of

concentration on the problems ofour fraternities and sororities.The first letter to the officers andother interested members hasleft this desk. We are expectingreturns from this letter beforethis copy of the Log BooK is inyour hands. I must urge thoseof you who are responsible forthe activity of our eleven mem-bers, to answer letters piomptlyand keep your appointments andother official business cleaned upto date.

The division of the work donein the past by this office doesnot lessen the work very much.The time we used to aid in thearrangement of convention affairscan well be directed to other fac-tors that will advance our stand-ing. All of you must help someand not pass over lightly any ofthe suggestions that will raiseus to greater efficiency and prov-en usefulness. I hope all of youare ready for the activity thatwill begin very soon in our sub-ordinate chapters and that youwill contribute to their needs inpersonnel and progress.

H. V. Halladay, Exc. Secy.

Welcome FreshmenThe smile you will see greeting

you in the halls is not a sinistersign concealing a plot againstyour welfare. It is the sincereexpression of a welcome to youas a new member of our studentbody. True, there will be invi-tations to this and that and youmay be assured that these affairsare planned so that you will beable to quickly expand your listof friends and that we may inturn become better acquaintedwith you sooner.

Our college lists seven recog-nized members of the NationalOsteopathic Interfraternity Coun-cil. Five of these are social andtwo are honorary. We are anx-ious for you to become acquaintedwith these young men and womenand we urge you to begin youreducation in organized osteopathyby seriously considering member-ship in the one of your choice,

The young men and womenwho will greet you are at yourservice and will be glad to helpyou with any problems you mayhave. They will help you lind asuitable room, advise you abeutmeals and the other needs thatalways confront a stranger. Theyare there with the smile to helpyou as they have been aided inthe past. Look out for membersof the Atlas Club, Delta Omnega,Iota Tau Sigma, Lambda Omi-cron Gamma, Phi Sigma Gamma,Psi Sigma Alpha and Sigma Sig-ma Phi.

AarIn one respect the past year

has been a profitable one for thefraternity in that it cementedthe friendships of the groupthoroly. The unfortunate factthat the last two classes offered

no material for the organizationbrought to forcible light the cer-tain need for recruiting duringthe Summer.

A number of excellent practicaltalks have been enjoyed by thefraternity and given by outstand-ing authorities in the city. Thefraternity closed its year at thecollege with the Senior Banquetheld at the Des Moines Club andpledged loyalty to the college andour science. Officers were elect-ed at the final business meetingand will lead the fraternity dur-ing the Fall semester, Dr. JackBerck continuing as Councilor.

Cerebrum, Edward S. Kanter.Cerebellum, David E. Friedman.Pons, David Gateman.Calamus Scriptorius, Arthur M.

Friedman.Neuroglia, Lou Radetsky.Calvarium, Dan Feinstein.Student Council Representative,

Sam Gross.

*)AThe initiation of bimonthly

banquets this past year has beenan added incentive to attendanceand to interest in the fraternity.Not only is the meal enjoyed butalso the fine programs that havefollowed. The entire year hasbeen profitable in many waysand the fraternity feels that witha program of constructive studyplanned already for next yearthat the past year has been acomplete success. We have nofear of the revival of interestnext Fall with the following of-ficers.

President, Jack Yagoobian.V. President, Kenneth Fowler.Secretary, Robert Berger.Corresponding Secreatry, Don

Brail.Treasurer, Cris Henkel.Reporter, Jack Edgerton.

Dr. Frank F. Jones

We know that the mere men-tion of his name brings you toattention. Those of you whohave had the privilege of know-ing this Southern gentleman andoptomistic osteopathic physicianknow that we have much to beproud of in our new presidentof the D. M. S. C. O. Alumni As-sociation. Frank's first personalcontact with the college was atthe Homecoming Jubilee Decem-ber 8 least year. At that timehe expressed his surprise at theenthusiasm of the assembled pro-fession and students. Since thenhe has been giving the collegeand its problems considerablethot and expressed his confidencein its future at our graduation inMay. We know our Alumni willwant and need to assume a littleadded inspiration with Frank F.Jones watching your activities. Itwill be our very great pleasureand privilege to support thesenew Alumni officers and weall know that the six officers areabsolutely helpless without ourown obligations being fulfilled.

This MUST be our best year.

MORE OF OUR FACULTY

Space is limited this month but we want you to be reminded ofmore of the experts who make up our faculty list. We could writemany compliments on each, as many of your already know. Wehave no second choice instructors. They are each and every onewell informed and acknowledged authorities. These professors, with-out exception, are convention speakers of note. They have appearedmany times before national and state groups and are frequentlycalled upon to address lay organizations in the city and when attend-ing out-state meeting.

The college also recognizes within the local group of PolkCounty osteopathic physicians a number who have offered theirservices to the college as Affiliated Members of the Faculty. TheSenior Class enjoys the privilege of an occasional special lecture bythese well known local Alumni.

Dr . P. Schwartz

Dean of the college,Surgeon-in-chief of theDes Moines General Hos-pital, Member of theBoard of Trustees, Pro-fssor of Surgery and In-structor in Pharmacologyand Toxicology.

Dr. H. J. MarshallMember of the Board

of Trustees of the college,and of the Des MoinesGeneral Hospital. Treas-urer of the college andProfessor of Oto-laryng-ology.

Dr. H. E. Graney

Member of the Boardof Trustees of the collegeand Professor of Sur-gery. Assistant Surgeonat the Des Moines Gen-eral Hospital.

Dr. R. B. Bachman

Member of the Boardof Trustees of the collegeand Professor of Obstet-rics.

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Editor ...--.----- .E. Harwood


President - A-----Arthur D. Becker


Hasta La Vista

My little "Jimminy Cricket,"E. Harwood, and I will stealaway from Des Moines about thetime that you receive this issueof the Log Book. However, weare putting the responsibility forits appearance on your desk inthe hands of one of our efficientSeniors, Bob Drews. We hopeyou will give Bob the fine sup-port you have given us and con-tinue to read every word of theLog Book.

E. Harwood and I have had alot of fun and some grief thru-out the last five years but thefun has predominated and so weleave with light hearts and manythanks to all of you for yourloyalty to our typewriter.

For about a month we will betaking a pre-vacation vacationvisiting with some friends alongthe route in several of the South-western states. About the middleof September we will be someplace out there but exactlywhere, we do not know at thiswriting. But you will hear fromus thru an early issue of theLog Book. Our definite locationmay be kept a secret for aboutsix months for we would like todo some plain and fancy loafingfor a while. In other words, ifyou see us leaning on a shovelalong a road where the sign says,"Men Working," don't bother usfor we will still be on vacation.

Our very best wishes are leftwith the entire staff of the col-lege. We still have an obligationto the institution thru the officeof V. P. of the Alumni and willcontinue to mix in fraternity af-fairs thru the N. O. I. C. As nearas we can figure these two jobspay about a $300.00 per yearand when you pay that much intoan organization, together withtime, you certainly want to seeit succeed. We are anxious tosee Still College stay on top andwe promise to take time off fromour vacation to help, if we may,both the college managementand the Alumni group.

Virg Halladay and "JimminyCricket" Harwood.

Convention Problems

Two years ago, thru the pagesof the Log Book, we advocatedthe selection of our national con-vention city two years in advance,in the same way that we preparefor our A. O. A. president. Wewere glad to see this done thisyear at St. Louis. There are a

number of good reasons for this 1940plan.

Los Angeles knows that it isexpected to entertain the profes- Too many things are going onsion in 1942. The profession has that distract our minds from thethat date in mind. In the mean- business of our own profession.time we are not forgetting that Our newspapers are filled withAtlantic City is our host next reports from across each of theyear and neither is Atlantic City oceans and now we add the in-forgetting it for preparations terest of a presidential campaign.have already begun at that fam- the midst of all of this weous resort. The fact remains must bring our minds to thethat Los Angeles has a little the point of giving some serious thotadvantage in this new arrange- t our own future. There isment for they have two years to much that each of you can doise in preparation and knowing and too much for our officials inthis far ahead can anticipate any capacity. Our space limitsmany of the needs in advance of us this issue to only one phase.the usual last minute rush. Oneyear is not a long time to prepare This Fall each college of osteo-for a show as big as we are now pathy requires two full collegeputting on. years preparatory to matricula-

tion. We have been jumpingToronto made a strong bid for high during the last four or five

the convention this year at St. years and we still have one moreLouis asking for it for this next jump to make. In 1942 the re-year. We sincerely hope that the strictions will be more stringent.convention again goes to Toronto The two years of preparatory col-and that the year selected willand that the year selected will lege must cover certain specifiedbe an advantageous one for all subjects with specified hours ofof us. We have very pleasant each.memories of our meeting there efifteen years ago and we hope During the process of thesethat when we go to Toronto that transitions the profession must bethe world at large will be again alert to every opportunity to se-on peaceful terms so that no cure an audience with prospec-other emotions will interfere tive students. We must realizewith our attention to our own that the field is becoming more

professional progress. limited and our efforts must ac-cordingly be concentrated. Be-

Whatever the city or its loca- ginning with this Fall and ex-tion selected for 1943, deep con- tending thru to include the classsideration should be given to the entering January, 1942 studentsfacilities for our national meet- enter t t n ssarymay enter with the necessary twoing. We urged two years ago a years of preliminary college edu-study of all of the principle cities cation. If you hav e some youngof the country with a listing of men and women in mind forthe advantageous physical geo- classes beyond the date givengraphical and psycological factors above remember that they willthat go to make a successful con- have to meet the requirementsvention. We hope that some- as stated.thing has been done along thisline for in the future we must The Alumni of our college and

have good and sufficient reasons our friends must take some timefor the selection of a convention from our national problems andcity. give serious thot to our own per-

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We anticipate two successfulconventions ahead. Tt gives usa glow of pleasure to plan for atrip to the East coast next yearv ith the many attractions to-gether with the conventi;o it-self We are looking forwa-ird nowto the following year with theji 'm) to the West coast to an en-tirely different atmosphere. Tous, it looks as if ve had madetwo wise selections each of wvnclh

i.nould approach the muth desired100% in anticipated pleasure andbusiress.

Ve hope that the survey ofacceptable cities, if it is made,wiil include Des MIoIne. Our

c(,nvention of 1929 is still remerm-

bcied very kindly by the profes-

sion. We did give you a good

-cnvention and we can do better

if , e have two year.; in which

to prepare.

Of the many forward steps

taken at the St. Louis Conven-

tion this one of wisely advaTncing

the announcement of our c,?-ven-

tions is an important o-e. Wre are

learning to look beyond the end

of our noses. -H. V. I.

sonal affairs. ine iacL Iunat youare in active practice and aresettled for life does not excuseyou from supporting our organi-zations and institutions. Youmust be continuously seeking theright young men and women forour profession. Added numbersadds to your strength. E. H.

Dr. Byron L. Cash

Professor of Roentgen-ology, Physiotherapy andUrology.

Dr. F. A. Gordon

President of the A. 0. A.

Iowa throws out its chest withpride and sits back with confi-dence this year. Our own PatGordon is at the helm and havinghad several years of profitableexperiences with him as an officerin state affairs we can predictwith certainty a year of strongosteopathic influence and metic-ulous care and attention to avast amount of linked detail inadvancing the interests of osteo-pathy.

The home folks are happy toacknowledge our support alongwith ten thousand other membersof the profession. (Aside to Patonly--Don't work between 2 and6 a. m. Try to get a little restthen.)

Dr. Mary E. GoldenProfessor of Pediatrics.

Dr. J. B. ShumakerProfessor of Chemistry.

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Iowa-A. . A. Commitee

oa CorrelationmCorrelationEach society committee chair-

man has written the like A. 0. A.committee chairman for sugges-tions and ideas from a nationalstandpoint which may be utiliz-dfor the advancement of 70our pro-fession in Iowa. Correlation ofall committee work with that ofthe identical A. O. A. committeesshould prove of far reachingvalue. It is the first time Luchaction has been taken by yourIowa Society.

Basic ScienceBasic Science exemption is be-

ing sought for osteopathic phy-sicians of other states who maydesire to make Iowa their profes-sional home. Dr. D. E. Hannan,Perry, Secretary of the IowaBoard of Osteopathic Examiners,is in charge of this activity incooperation with the ExecutiveCommittee. He is now in corre-spondence with the Secretary ofevery Osteopathic ExaminingBoard in the United States, se-curing information and materialneeded in this undertaking.

Fall District MeetingsDr. Holcomb Jordon, President

of your Society, is now in 'hemidst of developing and prepar-irrn n-nyc fori- t-he f-rthcr Titc+rirtIng8 la-ilm u u

meetings. He reports a most ccr -structive and unusual program isin the making.

Veterans CommitteeDr. H. D. Wright, chairman

of the Veterans Affairs Commit-tee, advises that a number oflegion posts in Iowa have passedresolutions urging that osteo-pathic therapy be made availabieto veterans through the variousregional facilities of the VeteransAdministration and further pro-viding that these resoltl:tons beapproved by the Department ofIowa and submitted for adoptionat the National Convention of theAmerican Legion to be held inBoston, Septmeber 23-26, 1940. eireports outstanding work, in sc-curing adoption of these i e.solutions, has been done by the fol-lowing: W. L. Tindall, D. O.,Woden; Phil S. McQuirk, D. 0.,Audubon; Burton M. Gotshall, D.O., Waterloo; Charles H. Potter,D. 0., Forest City; W. A. MeVane,D. 0., Dyersville; and Paul L.Park, D. 0., Des Moines.

Membership CommitteeDr. H. L. Gulden, Claiarman of

the Membership Committee, isnow creating plans for a wellunified cohesive and comprehen-sive statewide membership cam-paign. He advises that withinthirty days the machinery for thecampaign will be set in motionand predicts the largest mermi-er-ship in the history of the IowaSociety before the end of thepresent fiscal year.

Social SecurityDr. S. H. Klein, Chairman of

the Legal and Legislative Com-mittee, and Mary E. Golden,Chairman of the Committee onMaternal and Child Health, areworking overtime in attemptingto obtain federal recognition ofplans for the inclusion of osteo-pathic physicians in the Washing-ton County Maternity Demonstra-tion and Refresher Courses inObstetrics and Pediatrics. Theyfeel confident their efforts, in co-operation with the Public Rela-tions Committee of the AmericanOsteopathic Association, will besuccessful within a reasonableperiod of time.

Radio BroadcastsPublic service radio broadcasts

over KSO, Des Moines, andKVFD, Fort Dodge, have recentlybeen discontinued, due to the ex-tremely warm weather. Dr. O.Edwin Owen, Chairman of thePublic Service Radio Committee,plans to resume these broadcastsduring the month of September,with the assistance of Dr. J. R.Forbes, local radio chairman atFort Dodge. Dr. Owen is alsoplanning to make contacts withadditional radio stations this fall.

Industrial and InstitutionalService

Dr. Paul O. French, Chairmanof the Committee on Industrialand Institutional Service, success-fully handled a compensationclaim for a Society member dur-ing July. The osteopathic phy-sician had quickly and success-fully served a patient who hadsuffered a spine injury during thecourse of his employment. Theinsurance company mailed thedoctor a check for a sum some-what lower than his actualcharge. The doctor protested thelower payment and upon Dr.French's entry into the disputethe company determined to make"payment in full" without fur-ther delay.

Dwight S. James, Sec-Treas.

Applications for MembershipT. F. Coulter, Farmington.B. E. Laycock, Des Moines.

Bright Corners

Returning students will be lap-pily surprised to note new paintin many spots over the collegebuilding. The gray motif of lastyear has been eliminated with abuff that adds considerably to thevisibility quotient. Not only hasnew paint been applied but otherchanges made during the vac ationperiod will increase our efficiencyand enable us to take care ofgreater numbers.

We anticipate a fine class thisFall. Matriculations have beencoming in at a very satisfactoryrate and the correspondence isabove the average at the time ofgoing to press.

Homecoming JubileeOCTOBER 18

We have just had a long talk with Dr. Paul L. Park, Chairmanof the 1940 Jubilee Committee. Many of you remember the day lastyear and the enjoyment of every minute of the program. This yearthe committee is not running the risk it did last year with theWeather Man. The date has been set earlier and two functionswill be combined. The college will be introducing to you our finenew Freshman class and if for no other reason, you will want tobe here to congratulate them on the start they have made in ourscience.

Dr. Park told us something of the plans for the day, or reallya day and a half. The program will begin Friday morning at thecollege building. The afternoon session will also be held there andwill be technical. The finished program will be front page news inthe September issue of the Log Book and take note of the speakers.

The evening will begin with a banquet at the Ft. Des MoinesHotel which will be followed by the Freshman Reception and Dance.Last year over 400 attended this affair and unanamously asked for arepeat.

An added attraction is being planned for Saturday morning,October 19. Clinics will be held at both the college and hospital andwill continue from an early hour until noon. This will give all ofyou plenty of time to drive home and be at work Monday or earlier.

Our grape-vine telegraph has it by good authority that groupsare already organized from the Blue Ridges to the Rockies to drivethru. Make October 18 a "Must be in Des Moines."

Dr. H. E. Clybourne

In 1936 at the New York Con-vention we elected Cy Clybourneto head the Alumni association.The history of that group fromthat moment on is one of rapiddevelopment and the accomplish-ment of many fine projects. Cyhas given time and considerablemoney freely in the advancementof our Alumni interests. He hasbeen willing and anxious to useevery means to increase your in-terest in the college and theneeds of the profession. Cy hasbeen a fine leader and he will bemissed greatly when the officialsmeet.

Not so long ago Cy and a num-ber of other members of our pro-fession assumed the responsibilityof a hospital in Columbus, Ohio.With this added load it was ask-ing too much of our good friendto continue the office he hasfilled so well. All of our goodwishes and many thanks go with

Dr. J. L. SchwartzProfessor of Proctology.

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Judge R. L. PowersLecturer on Jurispru-

dence.

Cy in his new capacity but wewill probably be writing to himnow and then about some prob-lem and we know that he willrespond as he always has in thepast. Cy, you can't break thoseAllumni ties completely.

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"United We StandDivided We Fall"

Human beings demand humanassociation. No man can livealone and remain normal, andjust as no man can live alone, sogroups, when engaged in the sametype of service can not progresstoward a proper destiny wheneach one works and plans as anindividual.

Yes, Doctor Still, for a longtime, worked alone and thoseyears are still brilliant periods inour history, but Doctor Still wasan unusual man; he was a genius;he was a pioneer, traveling alonebut he doubtless did this, not somuch from choice, but from nec-essity. If there had been, in hisearly years, men trained to behis companions and confidants, hewould have united with them inthe interest of a more completeservice and a more rapid publicacceptance of his therapy and hisideals.

ProgressYou and I are the beneficiaries

of all his wisdom, his experience,his sacrifices. You and I think inunison on our many problems; weare attempting a similar journey;we are guided by similar ideals,so we have at hand the men andthe women who are ready, willingand anxious to cooperate with usin the progress and perpetuationof our science.

We are graduates of the sameinstitution; an institution worthyof our love and affection; an in-stitution whose continued exist-ence is bound up definitely withour personal progress. This in-stitution looks upon us with par-ental affection and when we proveourselves to be worthy scions,there is a lifting of the spirits ofthose who are "carrying on" atthecollege ; there is a feeling ofpride and satisfaction that cannot be purchased with money.

We, the Alumni of D. M. S. C.O,. occupy a peculiar position inrelation to our college; a relation-ship that carries with it an obli-gation,-an obligation to make ofourselves worthwhile advocates ofits ideology and loyal supportersof its every ambition.

Individually, you and I can dolittle for the advancement of ourcollege, but if we will unite ourthinking and ourselves, making acompact whole, with a determin-ation to carry its banner to a


Plans for the 2nd Annual Homecoming Day are well underway. The numerous committees appointed have their assignmentswell in hand.

The Scientific Programs will be held at the college building.The Banquet Dance and Entertainment will be held at the

Fort Des Moines Hotel.The marked success of the Homecoming Day last year created

the demand that this event should be made an annual affair. Thosewho were fortunate enough to participate on that occasion willrequire no urging to insure their presence on October 18th.

The Day and the Program will be under the direction of theD. M. S. C. O. Alumni. Dr. Paul Park, the executive secretary ofthe National Alumni Association, is Director in charge and eightaffiliated organizations are lending enthusiastic help and coopera-tion.

Last year 436 guests were present at the evening banquet andball. It is the determination of all committees that HomecomingDay this year shall eclipse last year's record. Let's make October18th a brilliant spot in the osteopathic year! Mark the day in yourcalendar NOW. Plan to share in the good things available, andby your presence add to the success. A number of state groupshave already sent word of good-sized delegations that will be onhand.Friday, October 18th.

10:30 a. m.-Assembly Program at the college auditorium withMr. Arthur Brayton of the Des- Moines Chamber of Commerce asthe guest speaker.

2:00 p. m. to 5 p. m.-Scientific Program at the college. Clinics,diagnostic discussions and demonstrations of treatment by severalmembers of the Clinic Staff.

6:30 p. m. at the Fort Des Moines Hotel-Banquet, Address,Freshman Reception and Grand Ball.Saturday a. m., October 19th.

Clinics at Des Moines General Hospital. Discussions and dem-onstrations in osteopathic technic at the college.

Come early and do not miss any part of this program.Those who have had the pleasure of hearing Arthur Brayton

are unanimous in his praise as a speaker - clever, witty andthought-provoking.

There will be many members of the A. O. A. official familypresent. Meet your friends and classmates. Join in a rousing goodday filled with interesting and valuable events.

Make your reservations early by writing toD. M. S. C. O. Alumni Committee500 Teachout BuildingDes Moines, Iowa

New EquipmentIn Physiology

Laboratory

The Physiology Departmenthas acquired for the coming yeara set of equipment for demon-stration of circulatory, respira-tory, nervous and endocrine phe-nomena on mammals. The setconsists of an electrically driven,entirely hand-tooled long-paperkymograph, for recording physio-logical changes over a long periodof time. In the set are also in-cluded a large mercury manome-ter, Marey tambours and pne u-mographs which may be used for

both human and lower mam-malian experiments. These itemswill enable the laboratory phaseof the Physiology training to in-clude a rather searching studyand demonstration of the variousfactors associated with bloodpressure, respiration, control ofthe heart and the affects of themore common drugs as well asanaesthetics. The Departmenthas added to its equipment a fe-male hormone demonstrator. Thisis a mechanical device for show-ing the changes which take placein the pituitary, ovarian and pla-cental hormones during the men-strual and pregnancy cycles. Thismachine is likewise hand-madeand incorporates the latest avail-able information on the subject.

Extension of LaboratoryOne of the major improvements

at the college this summer wasthe enlargement of the clinicallaboratory. Under the directionof Dr. O. E. Owen the availablefloor space was increased todouble its former size. The phy-sical facilities have been expand-ed by the addition of a secondsink, and the erection of addition-al shelf space and work benches.A new electric refrigerator hasbeen provided to care for thestorage of necessary reagents,media and sera.

Quantitative Methods

In keeping with the physicalenlargement, the scope of thelaboratory has been advanced tocare for any procedure that maybe desired by the clinic staff. Inaddition to the routine proceduresrequired in all examinations,many special tests may now berun. Quantitative methods inblood chemistry are available, andinclude as well as the routine pro-cedures, estimation of the cal-cium, chloride or phosphorousconstituents. Bacteriological workwill now include the cultural iso-lation of the Neiserian groupsand blood cultures.

Blood Sedimentations

In order to make the valueof the laboratory work more per-sonal to the student, and to in-crease his general knowledge, ac-curate records are maintained tocorrelate all the work done bythe laboratory. All blood sedi-mentations are run by two ac-cepted methods and the resultstabulated with the essentials ofthe physical findings in the case.Where it is practical, exact color-imetric methods of hemoglobindeterminations, and two simpleoffice procedure methods are runon each case so the student maycompare the results.

Laboratory Diagnosis

It is felt that the laboratorywill prove to be an increasinglyvaluable aid in the determinationof the correct diagnosis in eachclinic case. As has been thepolicy in the past, the laboratorywill be staffed by students intheir Junior year so they mayhave the advantage of personaleffort in the methods of labora-tory diagnosis. R. C. Rogers

Entered as second classmatter, February 3rd, 1923,at the post office at DesMoines, Iowa, under theact of August 24th, 1912. I

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Many modes of travel havepointed toward West Grand dur-ing the past week bringing oldand new faces to be welcomed bythe good old Chapter House at2141. Informal and enthusiasticgreetings bring reports from allpoints of the compass of prosper-ous vacations and renewed deter-mination to forge ahead in thecause of Osteopathy. Many ofthe boys have been in close con-tact with members in the fieldand these associations have servedto keep the wheels turning in theright direction. Thanks Brothers,for the shelter of your wings.

The house, being guest to tenor twelve industrious membersall summer, has taken on an Es-quire garb which is really easy onthe eye. It is to be further dec-orated with an outside paint job.Truly, it more and more remindsus (Doctor Ferris take note) ofa home away from home. Afterall is completed it will be markedwith a new Neon sign.

An informal meeting was heldSeptember 4. Necessary commit-tees were appointed from thechair and a report by our Work-night chairman insures a full yearin this activity. Many of DesMoines prominent citizens willparticipate in these gatheringsheld every other Monday night.

We will be with you again nextmonth with all the news and hap-penings at Phi Sigma Gamma.

G. J. B., Sec.

Scanning over the activities thathave controlled about thirty-sixboys over a period of threemonths time is a far differentproblem than it would be to rec-ord those of a more current na-ture. In this, ,respect liberty istaken to treat such a report withan eye of generalities. One yearhas gone by in the annals of theA. C. since moving in to the newhouse. Howie Johnston has donean admirable job in keeping thehouse up to par during the relax-ing period.

A word of welcome to the in-coming freshmen and the clubhopes that they will grasp a lik-ing toward our institution and itsenvironement and find little diffi-culties "in getting in to the swingof things." We include also thoseboys who have transferred fronother colleges.

The roll call of the boys showsus that Steve Riley, and Earl Gayhave found it impossible to re-turn. We in the Club and ncdoubt, many of their friends willmiss these boys this year.

NT-hl Cirlkll .Tim Watt called a

special meeting for Monday, Sep-tember 9, during which the var-ious committees were readvisedof their capacities and are nowracing around to give evidence ofa little action.

See you next month.R. H. J.

AarBack for another year, and

from all reports it looks as thougheveryone had an enjoyable andprosperous summer.

Our congratulations to thefreshmen class for having chosenOsteopathy for their profession,they couldn't have made a wiserchoice.

All the L. O. G. boys are backexcept Dan Feinstein and DaveFriedman, wonder if they werewaylaid along the route some-where? Prospects for the comingyear appears excellent and weare all pledged to make this yearthe best ever for all the fraterni-ties and sororities and may wewish each of them a successfulyear.

So back to the classroom andclinics, and let our enthusiasmgrow with each succeeding year.

E. K., Sec.

With the opening of the 1940-41school year, Psi Sigma Alphamembers and pledges return toresume their activities on thecampus. We hope all have hadan enjoyable summer, and will beready to take over their scholas-tic duties once more.

Meetings will be held as usualthis year on the Second andFourth Tuesday of each month.The first meeting will be Septem-ber 10, so don't forget. Initiationof new men will headline the eve-nings business. Discussion of meneligible to receive the freshmanand Sonnhnmore Psi ,Sicma Ainhaawards will complete the order ofbusiness.

At this time Psi Sigma Alphawishes to extend a hearty wel-come to the incoming freshmanclass.

Well here we go again, all theold potential doctors have return-ed with a scattered group of newshining faces seen here and there.

Iota Tau Sigma welcomes all ofthe new students, freshmen andtransferes, to Des Moines Still andwill do all in its power to helpimplant them in the routine ofour college.

Plans for the annual stag steakfry are being worked up and willsoon be announced in the nearfuture. Everyone must plan to bethere and eat till you throw anerve.

The redecoration of the collegebuilding are very fine in fact theboard of "Fix up and Clean up"over did themselves in remodel-ing the Blood lab.

In these days of confusion letus all strive to keep our headswhile all about us are losingtheirs and put forth effort to gaineverything within our power.

Activities of theSummer Clinic

A report on the summer clinicactivities at the D. M. S. C. O. isan old story; the comparativelysmall group of students remain-ing for the summer struggling tocare for all the patients in thegeneral and the obstetrical de-partment. However the studentPhysician reaps d reward for hisextra efforts in the form of agreater amount of time for studyof his patients and perfecting hisosteopathic technic.

With the opening of the fallsemester some new methods arebeing introduced in the presenta-tion and handling of the patients.Upon entrance the patients aregiven a preliminary examinationbefore the junior class and thensent through the routine specialand laboratory examinations. Thecases of special interest assoon as all the daca is obtained,are presented to the Senior clinicgroup with discussion of the dif-ferential diagnosis and thoroughdirection of treatment. This planwill insure that all interestingcases will be seen by the studentswithout the less interesting casesbeing neglected.

In addition a new method ofchecking progress and results byregular reports on each treat-ment is being used. By this pro-cedure we hope to have more andbetter statistics available for theCollege and the Profession. Ourlarge and varied car linic is an as-set which we desire to use as ateaching clinic to the advantageof the patient, the student, theschool and the entire OsteopathicProfession.

0. W. C. C. to MeetThe Osteopathic Women's Col-

lege Club will hold its first meet-ing of the year Tuesday evening,September 17th, at the home ofDr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Becker,1245 34th St. Special guests ofthe club will be the wives of newstudents of the college.

AnThe "gathering of the clan" has

been accomplished for this fall.Everyone seems to be back exceptour graduates of last June. EvenBecky Van Wald alias Richardsonvisited us at the beginning of thesemester. We all seemed to havehad a pleasant summer-someworked, some loafed-some gain-ed weight, some lost some tan-ned, and some did not-but any-way we're all glad to be back.

We closed the past year in Mayfeeling that we had enjoyed aninteresting and profitable year inDelta Omega and we are all look-ing forward to an even betteryear to come. Many changes andimprovements have been made inthe school over the summer. Theone we wished to express ourthanks for especially is the re-decoration of the Ladies Lounge.

R. P., Sec.

VACATIONS

On our way to school, Septem-ber 4, we stopped in to the OwlLunch and found several of ourclassmates doing a lot of chattingover their coffee. You shouldhave heard some of the vivid talesthey were telling about theirsummer vacations. Just askthem.

Going up the first flight of stairsof our college, to the second floor,we were wondering what the fac-ulty have been doing this summer.

First, we dropped in to see ourpresident, Dr. Becker tells us thatafter attending the national con-vention at St. Louis he visitedKentucky and Michigan and play-ed golf whenever and whereveropportunity presented. Finally wedecide to register, so while doingso Mrs. Robinson said she spenttwo weeks in Canada really hav-ing a swell time. Dr. Owen, trav-eled approximately 5,000 milesthis summer in a circuit trip thruthe Bad Lands, Black Hills, Yel-lowstone National Park, TetonNational Park, Zion NationalPark, Grand Canyon, Massa VerdaNational Park, Rocky MountainNational Park with many placesof interest en route and acrossNebraska home. Dr. Owen alsovisited the National A. O. A. Con-vention in St. Louis.

Dr. Clark visited Winipeg, Can-ada for his first three weeks,where his vacation was highlight-ed with the opportunity to workwith Dr. Glenn Murphy, withphotographic equipment. The nextseven weeks were spent in theBiological station at the Univer-sity of Michigan, where he hasbeen carrying on his research inembryalogy.

Dr. J. M. Woods, attended thenational A. O. A. convention inSt. Louis, then took a trip to theBlack Hills, Yellowstone NationalPark, then to Salt Lake City, andhome. Oh yes, he caught one fishon the trip.

Dr. Facto spent his vacation inthe country and around the river,also attended the St. Louis Con-vention.

Dr. Paul Kimberly held sum-mer dissection till he went to theA. O. A. convention in St. Louis.Finished the rest of the summertaking over Dr. Whetstines of-fice for one month at WiltonJunction, then to New Hamptonwhere he spent two weeks in Dr.Millenbaugh's office.

Dr. Mary Golden spent a fewdays in the Ozarks.

Dr. Marshall went to Oregonfor a couple of weeks, attendedthe International Society of Oph-thalmology and Otolaryngology.Then spent a while in Minnesota.

Dr. Shumaker spent the sum-mer fishing in Minnesota and do-ing some research in La Seuer.

Men of a high type do notneed to advertise themselves inbig type.

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Osteopathic TherapeuticsRegion Below the Diaphram


DYSPEPSIADyspepsia or indigestion is a

symptom and not a disease. It isnot and should not be a final dia-gnosis. It is a very common com-plaint and, because it frequentlycauses considerable distress, is apresenting symptom in manycases. That is, it is to secure re-lief for this troublesome symptomthat many patients first call uponthe physician. The disabilitycaused by dyspepsia may varyfrom slight distress and fulnessafter eating to acute distress withsevere pain, nausea and vomiting.Associated with dyspepsia may beheadache (commonly referred toby patients as sick headache).

If the physician recognizes theimportant fact that indigestion isa symptom and that the diag-nosis of the underlying cause isstill before him as a problem tobe solved, there is limited liabilityfor error. Too often treatment isundertaken to relieve the symp-tom and the diagnosis of the ac-tual cause is neglected. This isfar too easy of accomplishment inmany cases, whether the treat-ment be medicinal or osteopathic,and the patient is not only satis-fied at the time but frequently islured into a false sense of se-curity. It may be trite, but it isstill worth remembering, that oneshould not mask or do away witha symptom until he has evaluatedit. The initiating or underlyingcause should be determined, whe-ther simple, as error in diet ormethod of eating, or serious, asin chronic cholecystitis or pul-monary tuberculosis.

The causes of dyspepsia aremany and varied, and it will bepossible in this brief discussion toindicate but a few of the morecommon ones. In twenty per centor less of all cases of indigestiondoes the cause lie in the stomachitself. Peptic ulcer and gastriccarcinoma are usually associatedwith digestive disturbances ofmore or less marked intensity.Acute gastritis as a result ofpoisoning or after an alcoholicdebauch may be considered.Chronic gastritis probably de-serves no place as a separate en-tity but is an associated findingin carcinoma of the stomach orin primary anemia.

This leaves eighty per cent ormore of all cases of dyspepsia tobe explained by conditions actingoutside of the stomach itself.Among the more common of theseare diseases elsewhere in the gas-trointestinal tract. Recurrent ap-pendicitis is commonly diagnosed

as bilious attacks. Chronic gallbladder disease, with or withoutgall stones, may exist for yearswith only indigestion as a symp-tom. Colitis with constitpation isanother frequent cause of diges-tive disturbance and has beenlisted as the "great American di-sease." I am rather surprised atthe large number of patients inour clinics who list among theirdisabilities "habitual constipa-tion." Cancer of the lower boweland actual disease of the liver, ascirrhosis, are among the morerare causes.

The stomach is a tough organand stands much in the way ofabuse, but it is very sensitive totoxemia whether acute or chronic.The nausea and vomiting associ-ated with many acute infectiousdiseases is due to toxemia, as inscarlet fever. Not so well recog-nized, however, is the symptomof indigestion associated withchronic toxemia. Chronic tuber-culosis of the lungs is often treat-ed for dyspepsia because that isthe first, and for months or yearsmay be the only presenting symp-tom, and valuable time is lost ininstitution of proper treatmentfor the real disease. Chronictoxemia caused by crytogenic fociof infection is a common causeof poor appetite and impaired di-gestion; as an example, the childwith chronically-infected tonsilsthat has a capricious appetite andsuffers from attacks of acute in-digestion. Fatigue and worry, orthe stress of dire poverty, may besufficient factors in causing indi-gestion. There are many otherfactors which must be in the backof the alert physician's mind aspossible etiology, such as reflexes,(pelvic disease in women), failing'heart, acute or chronic nephritis,blood depravity, eyestrain, star-vation, intestinal parasites, ptosis,vitamin - mineral deficiencies,chronic lead poisoning, ,pregnan-cy, tabes and many other possibleconditions.

I have reserved the discussionof the subject of osteopathic les-ions and their effects for a subse-quent article.

A. D. B., D. O.

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MARRIAGES

Howland-WaldumThe marriage of Dr. Bernard

Howland of Decorah, Towa, toHazel Margurete Waldum washeld August 24, 1940, in Decorah.

Lyle Ackerson of the Juniorclass was married to DorothySederquist early this summer.The wedding took place in Still-water, Minnesota.

Jack-MaassenDr. R. W. Jack and Mrs. Doro-

thy Maassen were married on Sat-urday, August 31. They will be athome after October 1.

BIRTHSA daughter, Linda Anne, born

to Dr. and Mrs. Paul KimberlyAugust 19, 1940.

COORDINATIONOne only needs to be alert and

well informed today to recognizethe increasing importance of or-ganized effort. The great osteo-pathic profession has made ma-terial progress in the nearly sev-enty years since Dr. Still firstmade known his remarkable dis-coveries. Each step in that pro-gressive march has been made bypooling the strength of thosevitally interested. New ideas mustbe fought for and insisted uponand proved, not once, but againand again and again.

It is just plain smart to coop-erate and develop teamwork.Great leaders appear and doheroic work, but the strength ofthese mighty men and women liesin the support by those who areled.

Never before in the history ofosteopathic progress has the in-dication for consolidation beenmore evident than now. We havegone too far to be timid or halt-ing or indifferent. We havegrown; we occupy a prominentand an important place in thescheme of things. As a corollarywe have assumed heavier respon-sibilities than ever before. Wemust accept these obligations andprove to ourselves and to the pub-lic that we deserve them. Wemust show our competence to ad-minister the trust.

All this means, I think, that or-ganized osteopathy must be betterand more completely organized.We must be cemented together;we must develop solidarity; wemust pool our strength, our in-fluence and our powers. We mustmove together, in the same direc-tion and at the same time.

The American Osteopathic As-sociation is our concrete evidenceof effective working power. Bigthings done in a big way will bedone through that concentrationof weight and influence. That isthe mechanism through which youand I can make effective contri-bution. Every osteopathic phy-sician, wherever he may be,should be a part, a real part, ofthat coordinated instrument ofservice. If you are eligible formembership, join today. In unionthere is strength.

A. D. B., D. O.

Osteopathy At Camp

The 1940 camping season, ofthe'Des Moines Y. M. C. A. Camp,opened June 15 with a new hospi-tal presented by the Des MoinesJunior Chamber of Commerce asone of the features of the newprogram. Through Dr. BennieDevine, the honor of being thefirst Student Doctors in the build-ing went to two Des Moines StillCollege students.

This is the first time that Os-teopathy has been recognized inthis particular field of activityand the success of the studentdoctors was most gratifying. Thatthere is a place for Osteopathyin camp was proven before many

days of the camping season hadpassed.

The duties of the first aid di-rector at the camp were numer-ous and included adminstration offirst aid as required and also thegeneral supervision of camphealth, sanitation and safety. Thiscalls for cooperation from thecooks, program director, thosewho handle garbage, storekeeper,and all cabin leaders.

R. H. Johnson and R. O. Drews,both of the senior class, were thetwo to take over the responsibili-ties of the first-aid hospital at the-Des Moines Y. M. C. A. Camp.Johnson spent three weeks at thecamp and Drews took over theduties for the rest of the season.

The faculty of the Des MoinesStill College extend their thanksto Dr. Devine for his efforts inmaking it possible for our pro-fession to be recognized in thisparticular field of work.

Report On O. B.

September 1st has closed an-other year in the obstetrical de-partment at D.M.S.C.O. with atotal of 401 cases. This wouldgive the 45 graduating studentsan average of 8.9 deliveries each,and an attendance average of 89cases during three years' work.

This was an unusual year insome respects. Out of the 401cases 11 were operative, eightforceps, two caesarian, and oneCraniotomy. Ten pair of twinswere born, and our fetal mortal-ity was at its lowest level in thehistory of the clinic, losing onlyone baby.

We are justly proud of our rec-ord in the matter of maternalmortality. But one mother hasbeen lost since December of 1934.This means that there has beenbut one material death in approxi-mately 2,000 obstetrical casescared for since that time.

Why should we have such fa-vorable results in our large Ob-stetrical Clinic? No doubt therigid prenatal care given to thesepatients is a very important fac-tor, as well as the careful atten-tion to detail given at the time ofdelivery and in the post-partumwork is a part of the answer.Many of these same routines,however, are available to non-osteopathic practice. We believethat the most important factor isthe osteopathic treatment givenbefore and after confinement. Thissingle factor will explain whysuch a large percent of our ob-stetrical cases are able to gothrough an uneventful pregnancyand give birth to a normal childwith safety. Osteopathy has madea very large contribution to ob-stetrical practice.

Celsus, about 25 A. D., wasthe first to recommend nutritiveenema and the first to mentionthe four cardinal symptoms ofinflammation -pain, heat, red-aess, and swelling.

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Fall District MeetingsThe fall District Circuit meet-

ings will be held as follows:District I, October 11, Maquo-

keta, Hurst Hotel.District II, October 8, Council

Bluffs, Chieftain Hotel.District III, October 7, Ottum-

wa, Ottumwa Hotel.District IV, October 10, Mason

City, Hanford Hotel.District VI, October 9, Jeffer-

son, Lincoln Hotel.The lay secretary of the So-

ciety has been directed by theBoard of Trustees to attend eachof the district meetings in orderthat he may get acquainted withthe entire membership.

President Jordan has preparedand arranged for a most valuableand interesting program.

Veterans CommitteeThe Iowa Department of the

American Legion, at its annualconvention at Arnolds Park, onWednesday, August 28, passed aresolution urging that osteopathictherapy be made available to vet-erans through the various re-gional facilities of the VeteransAdministration and that the reso-lution be submitted for adoptionby the American Legion at its na-tional convention in Boston, Sep-tember 23-26, 1940.

The following osteopathic phy-sicians secured adoption of sinmi-lar resolutions in their local le-gion pasts and it was because ofthis state-wide demand for osteo-pathic recognition that the IowaDepartment favorably consideredthe resolution:

H. D. Wright, Hampton; W. L.Tindall, Woden; Paul Park, DesMoines; Burton M. Gotshall, Wa-terloo; W. A. McVane, Dyers-ville; F. A. Gordon and N. A.Cunningham, Marshalltown; R.E. Brooker, Grinnell; Preston L.Etter, Washington; Charles A.Boyden, Waukon; W. S. Edmund,Red Oak; J. J. Henderson, Tole-do; Thomas C. Mann, Estherville;Phil S. McQuirk, Audubon; andCharles H. Potter, Forest City.

Dr. Wright, Chairman of theVeterans Committee of the StateSociety, is to be commended forhis successful direction of theprogram. Dr. Phil McQuirk, Au-dubon, who was placed in chargeof this activity at the State Le-gion Convention by Dr. Wrightis likewise to be congratulatedfor the wonderful work he did inguiding the direction of the Vet-erans Resolution to a successfulpassage. Dr. McQuirk and Dr.Thomas C. Mann, were membersof the Committee on Rehabilita-tion which consedered the Reso-lution and recommended it forpassage to the Convention.

A special meeting of legion-naire osteopathic physicians wascalled by Dr. McQuirk and heldat Spirit Lake on Sunday, August25. The following physicians at-tended: C. N. Stryker, Chas. H.Potter, W. L. Tindall, Thomas C.Mann and B. W. Jones. It wasat this meeting the final plans

----------- $were formulated and developedto handle the necessary work in-volved in securing passage ofthe Resolution.

Dr. C. N. Stryker was unani-mously elected Commander ofthe Sheldon Legion Post at itsmeeting on Tuesday, July 30,1940.

Membership CommitteeDr. H. L. Gulden, Chairman of

the Membership Committee,launched his state-wide member-ship campaign on Monday, Sep-tember 9, for one week's dura-tion. Fifty-nine members, repre-senting specified areas in eachDistrict, will personally interviewevery non-member and inviteeach such physician to join theSociety. The members of Dr.Gulden's committees will operatein teams of two, thereby givingthe program greater impetus andstability.

Dr. Gulden's campaign is themost immense membership un-dertaking ever staged by theIowa Society and it comes at atime when we already have thelargest membership in our his-tory. Every physician participat-ing in this movement has volun-tarily pledged to see every non-member assigned to him by theChairman within the time pre-scribed. Each participant hasbeen furnished a manual of im-mediate past accomplishmentsand work now being engaged inby the Society to acquaint the

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non-memoers with the servicewhich is being rendered for andin behalf of the general publicand the Iowa profession.

The members of the Societywho have joined, as sub-commit-tees, in this membership cam-paign are as follows:

District I: H. B. Willard, W. A.McVane, H. C. Friend, HolcombJordan, P. 0. French and ByronA. Wayland.

District II: N. D. Weir, RollaHook, T. A. Kapfer, J. A. McIn-tosh, J. H. Conaway, B. W. De-Conly, and Harold Gamble.

District III: B. D. Elliott, G. W.Loerke, M. G. Tincher, BessieNudd, C. R. Reynolds, J. W. Rin-abarger, P. L. Etter, and E. W.McWilliams.

District IV: B. M. Gotshall, J.W. Peterson, J. R. Forbes, EarlJurgenson, B. M. Hudson, J. R.Shaffer, W. D. Andrews, W. L.Tindell, L. E. Gordon, H. D.Wright.

District V: D. C. Geihm, Ray B.Gilmour, Loren Green, J. A.Hirshman, B. W. Jones, C. N.Stryker.

District VI: Nellie and H. A.Kramer, J. E. Gray, N. A. Cun-ningham, F. D. Campbell, PaulPark, Bennie Devine, Orval Rose,Beryl Freeman, Rachel Woods,E. O. Sargent, A. D. Craft, RalphJack, J. K. Johnson, Jr., GraceNazarene, and Laura E. Miller.

Results of the campaign willbe found in the Society column

of the next issue of the LogBook.

Basic ScienceDr. D. E. Hannan, Secretary of

the Iowa Board of OsteopathicExaminers, has delivered toHenry W. Grefe, CorrespondingSecretary of the Iowa Board ofExaminers in the Basic Sciences,examination questions in the bas-ic science subjects as given bythe following osteopathic exam-ining boards:

Missouri State Board of Osteo-pathic Registration and Examina-tion; State of Vermont Board ofOsteopathic Examination andRegistration; Kentucky StateBoard of Osteopathic Examiners;West Virginia Board of Osteo-pathy; the University of theState of New York; The StateEducation Department, Board ofMedical Examiners; Ohio StateBoard of Osteopathic Examiners;Wisconsin State Board of Medi-cal Examiners; North CarolinaState Board of Osteopathic Ex-amination and Registration;Board of Osteopthic Examinersof the State of California; TexasState Board of Medical Examin-ers; and the Michigan StateBoard of Osteopthic Registrationand Examinations.

The Iowa Basic Science Boardis considering the examinationquestions given by these boardsto determine whether it shouldgrant exemption from basic sci-ence examinations to osteopathicphysicians from those States whomay desire to practice their pro-fession in Iowa and duly makeapplication therefor.

Additional examination ques-tions from other State Boardswill be presented this month.Smallpox-Diphtheria CampaignDr. D. E. Hannan, Chairman

of the Department of Public Af-fairs of the Society, recently sub-mitted to the Iowa State Depart-ment of Health a plan for osteo-pathic participation in that De-partment's state-wide smallpoxvaccination and diphtheria im-munization program, and officialapproval of the plan by the De-partment has been received. Thecampaign will be for one week,beginning November 4.

The members of the Societywill soon be receiving completeinformation about the programand a detailed explanation of thework to be done will be pre-sented at the fall district circuitmeetings.

Osteopathic Examining BoardDr. W. D. Andrews, Algona, has

been appointed by GovernorGeorge A. Wilson to the IowaBoard of Osteopathic Examinersfor a three-year term, succeed-ing Dr. C. N. Stryker of Sheldonwhose term had expired.

VisitorsThe following physicians called

at Society Headquarters, 600Walnut Bldg., Des Moines, dur-ing the month of August:

H. L. Gulden, Ames; Phil S.McQuirk, Audubon; Charles H.Potter, Forest City; Byron M.Laycock, Des Moines; Luther W.Swift, Kansas City, Mo.; D. E.Hannan, Perry; Holcomb Jordan,

"Flash News"Dr. G. N. Gillum, director of

clinics at the Kansas City Collegeof Osteopathy and Surgery, hasbeen secured as guest speaker forthe various district meetings andwill speak on (1) "Infantile Para-lysis," and (2) "The Routine Useof Kahn and Tubercular TestingAs An Office Procedure for theGeneral Practitioner."

Dr. Gillum has spent much timeon this subject and is very welland favorably known in the pro-fession.

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place of preferment in the educa-tional world, we can create an in-fluence and that influence willcontribute toward a glorious fu-ture for our Alma Mater.

But, first, we must become anunited whole; we must band our-selves together, letting the collegehave the benefit and feel the in-spiration of our unity. There are1,400 of us, who have been grad-uated from D. M. S. C. 0. and itsaffiliated institutions. We mustget closer and stay closer to ourcollege but, first, we must bindourselves together as a unit. Youhave elected me president of ourAlumni Association. I am ambi-tious to see the organization grow,-grow in numbers, grow in in-fluence, grow in understanding ofpresent day problems of our col-lege and other educational insti-tutions of our profession.

I want you to join your AlumniAssociation,-join today,-not justbecause you will pay your dueswhich are twenty-five dollars forlife membership or one dollar forannual dues but because I wantto know that you have becomedetermined to put yourself intoactive participation with the af-fairs of our college. The paymentof dues will be recognized as anevidence that you are followingyour dollar into a position whereyou can have a definite part inthe future success of our college.

I have often- wondered aboutstudent recruiting and have triedto make estimates of how manystudents we might send to ourcolleges, if and when we put ourminds on it. It seems to me thatwe might not be aiming too highif we determined to send a num-ber, equal to ten (10) per cent ofour Alumni to our college foreach freshman class. That wouldbe 140 new students and if thataverage could obtain for severalyears Doctor Becker would haveto use the house-stretchers on theclass rooms.

Let's get together. Let's havea real Alumni Association. Let'sdo it for the joy it will bring to us.

Fraternally yours,Frank F. Jones, President

Alumni Association, D. M. S. C. 0.

Davenport; S. H. Klein, DesMoines; W. A. McVane, Dyers-ville.

Application for MembershipM. C. Day, Indianola.

DWIGHT S. JAMES,Sec.-Treas.

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Volume 18 October 15, 1940 Number 10

Dr. Becker AttendsConvention

It was my privilege and oppor-tunity to attend three conven-tions during the past week andto take an active part in the pro-grams. On Monday and Tuesday,September 21 and 22, I attendedthe annual state convention ofthe Indiana State OsteopathicAssociation held at French LickSprings Hotel, French Lick, In-diana. On Wednesday and Thurs-day, September 23 and 24, wemoved on to Louisville, Ken-tucky, for the annual state con-vention of the Kentucky Osteo-pathic Association held at theBrown Hotel. We then journeyedon to Chattanooga, Tennessee, toattend the annual state conven-tion of the Tennessee OsteopathicAssociation in session at the Ho-tel Patten.

It was an inspiring trip filledwith many interesting experi-ences. The meetings were wellattended and the interest evidentin the several groups was mostgratifying. One felt impressedby the fact that osteopathicgroups have definitely moved upand forward in their arrange-ments, and in the general charac-ter of their assemblies. Thesethree states arranged their meet-ing dates so that speakers couldmove to advantage from one con-vention to another, thus enablingeach group to work out programsotherwise impossible. In eachcase a two-day post graduatecourse in diagnosis and treatmentwas carried out and business ses-sions were so spaced as not tointerfere with the technical pres-entations. Mrs. Becker went withme and had occasion to meetwith Auxiliary groups and ac-complished much in helping instate and local organization ofauxiliaries.

The trip was made even moredelightful and profitable by thefact that Dr. and Mrs. R. C.McCaughan made the circuit, asdid Dr. and Mrs. Fred Still andDr. Arthur G. Hildreth. Dr. Mc-Caughan was the principal speak-er at each of the' banquets andhis able discussions of A.O.A. ac-tivities and A.O.A. responsibilitieswere most revealing. It madethose present realize that Osteo-pathy is rapidly assuming aprominent place in the world oftherapeutics and in professionalaffairs. Certainly everyone eli-


The Freshman Class of January 1941It is the history of educational institutions that with increase

in entrance requirements the size of new classes is less. Thiswas our experience when two years ago we instituted a one-yearcollegiate prerequisite, but the next year's enrollment more thanoffset the temporary decline. With the September, 1940 classanother year was added to the entrance requirement, makingthe prerequisite two full years of collegiate work (60 semesterhours), and as we anticipated, the then entering class wasdefinitely less than average in size. We were not surprised andwe are not too much concerned. It was logical and was foreseen,and ample provision was made -for it. It does and should serve,however, as an effective stimulus, and fires our determinationthat the lessened size of the new class shall again be a temporarydecline and that subsequent classes shall again more than offsetthe lessened number in the size of that class. Our present situa-tion carries with it no dismay or loss of vision. Quite the re-verse, we have real grounds for encouragement. Our totalenrollment for the 'year is but' slightly less than that of lastyear (a peak year), due to accessions in advanced- classes andalso to the return of several students who for one cause oranother had been forced to interrupt their work. Our corre-spondence clearly indicates that the class entering in January,1941 will be above average in size and that the steady march ofincreased enrollment will have again begun.

We are not drifting with the current, but we are manningthe oars and moving forward. The many improvements in andabout the college give evidence of our constructive program.The newly installed modern laboratory equipment tells moreeffectively than mere words of our confidence in the future ofour college, and of our determination to deserve the cooperationand enthusiastic support of our plans from each member of ourlarge and growing alumni.

Already we have been informed that osteopathic studentgroups will not have their work interrupted, at least for thepresent college year, by the conscription. This clearly indicatesthe importance .attributed to our work by governing bodies.Such highly technical training serves a large and importantplace in community life and in public welfare. Two letters re-cently have come to me; one from J. W. Studebaker, Commis-sioner of Education, Washington, D. C., and a copy of one to Mr.Studebaker from President Roosevelt. They tell their own storyand I reproduce them here.

"Federal Security Agency, U. S. Office of Education, Wash-ington, August 20, 1940-To Presidents of Colleges and Univer-sities and Directors of Educational Organizations: Attached is acopy of a statement made public by President Roosevelt urgingyoung people to continue the normal course of their education.This statement was issued on the basis of information suppliedto the Chief Executive through Administrator Paul V. McNutt.Reliable reports received by this Office indicate a tendency byyouth to find in the current emergency reasons for interruptingtheir educational plans. This Office will act through variouschannels to make both young people and their parents awarethat emergencies require trained citizens. Our youth should useto the utmost the unequaled training opportunities of UnitedStates colleges and universities. The responsible heads of col-leges and universities may wish to supplement the President'sstatement with press releases which will emphasize to the youthof the country the importance of education as a means of na-tional defense. (Signed) Very cordially yours, John W. Stude-baker, Commissioner."

"The' White House, Washington, August 14, 1940-My dearMr. Administrator: Reports have reached me that some youngpeople who had planned to enter college this fall, as well as anumber of those who attended college last -year, are intending tointerrupt their education at this time because they feel that it is

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Pursuit of a ReasonWe will attempt to provide in

this series of brief papers thingsthat are interesting or practical,or both. Some statements will bedirect quotations; a few indirect;and many the result of my ownunconscious plagiarism. Withscientific placidity, we will delib-erately strive to interpret factsunder the revealing and practicallight of Osteopathic reasoning.

The objective of this series willbe dedicated to a more sincereand earnest study of the patientand a more intimate professionalassociation between the physi-cian and the patient at hand. Wecan copy Osler, Still, and Mac-kenzie in learning more from ourpatient about himself than wecan in any other manner; and aslong as clinical practice existsthe patient must be an individual,to study and probe, ·and not beconsidered just a visceroptotic bi-ped with a number on his chestand history sheet.

"There is no study today thatoffers us greater hope for thefuture practice of medicine thanthe study of the individual thathas the disease and the means bywhich the disease process ex-presses itself in his tissues, se-cretions, and excretions-thestudy of pathologic physiology."

We can say arbitrarily and forthe present at least without ex-planation, fully agreeing with theforegoing statement, that asmuch expressive and differential-ly valuable information can bederived by intent and diligentspinal examination as can be ob-tained in a similar period of timespent on another method of ap-proach. The diagnostician mustdevelop specific affinity for thedegree of expression that thevisceral or somatic disease pro-duces in the patient's tissues.This somatic and visceral expres-sion of reflex arc disturbance isthe most consistent and quanti-tative diagnostic finding avail-able, and it is obtainable in di-rect proportion to the accuracyof the tactile sensibilities that wedevelop in our fingertips, coupledwith a knowledge of the anatomyand physiology of the VegetativeNervous System.

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relative to Reunion preparationsat Atlantic City, has been takenover by the Local ConventionCommittee our work has beenhappily lightened. We do nothave the full quota of appoint-ments of Local Representativesyet but hope to have this com-plete by the first of the month.If our fraternity affairs are to-run-s moothly we must have com-plete cooperation with each ofthe represented organizations. Ihave yet to learn of the appoint-ment in or near Atlantic City ofthe Acacia Club Local Represent-ative.

We are starting the year withfull recognition in Baird's Man-ual, Banta's Greek Exchange,The World Almanac and TheFraternity Press. This is themost extensive listing we haveever enjoyed and these listingswill- bring our eleven organiza-tions to the attention of nearlyevery college student in thecountry. It certainly can do noharm and should do a great dealof good.

I have personally contacted oneof the fraternities on the campusof the State College here in LasCruces. This was not a difficultthing to do and I feel that manyof you are missing an opportun-ity if you have a college of anykind in your city and have failedto make yourself known as amember of a professionfal fra-ternity I found these boys an-xious for ideas brought to themfrom someone outside their reg-ular routine. I want to urge thisupon each of you as a personalproject this year. I want a re-port from you on these contactsmade thru your fraternity or so-rority membership.

H. V. Halladay, D. O.Exc. Secy., N. 0. I. C.

The first evening party of thenew semester was a huge suc-cess. We all coagulated at GraceRansom's Tea Room Monday eve-ning, September 23. Most of ouralumni practicing in the citywere present, and we had as ourguests the girls in school whoare not sorority members. Mrs.Virginia Silver (a gal from theole south) told us some darkiestories and also gave us somevitamins for cerebration. Weseem to have a lot of businessto attend to this fall, new, oldand indifferent, but we've al-ready gotten a good start on it.The most important thing rightnow is the Homecoming October

18. We are cooperating with theInterfraternity Council on theirjob of ticket selling. We not onlyintend to sell our class and ac-tive membership 100 per cent,but we intend to also sell ouralumni, in the vicinity and out,100 per cent! So come on, yougals, get your tickets from usnow, so that we can be on thetop of the heap after all of theshuffling is over. We want allof you to come back and visitus during Homecoming. Youwouldn't know the old school.She sure ain't what she used tobe. Everyone told me this wouldbe my easiest semester, so I wasall prepared to just have a goodtime this fall. But what a rudeawakening I had to .find thatthey had doubled my lab sched-ule, forced me to do some study-ing outside, and put the doublehigh pressure on me in general.For all of you that attended lastyear, I need not plead-but forthose of you that did not, youdon't know what you missed.And I understand that it is go-ing to be even better than it waslast year. So-until October 18,when we expect to see all of youback-au revoir.

-R. P.. Sec.

ATLAS CLMIt is hard to believe that it

is time for another report fromthe ATLAS CLUB for the LOG,but somehow realities are diffi-cult to dodge.

There is a law called "Jack-son's Law" which states that themost newly acquired portion ofthe brain is the first to be im-paired in certain conditions-sowhy not applied here! Beingmore specific, if any event ormeasure were to affect my mem-ory, those activities which havehappened most recently would bethe first to be forgotten.

Therefore, I begin with lastTuesday night's Smoker whichwas attended by fifteen freshmenand upper classmen not afflictedwith other organizations. It isnot difficult to note the trend ofthe profession after having metand talked to this group of men.They are definitely of higher cal-ibre and quality with each incom-ing group, and it seems obviousthat they are strong in their con-victions, interested in the moreprofessional ideas than was thetendency of a few years back.Somehow, one cannot help butadmire this spirit, and the futureof the Osteopathic profession forcoming years cannot be too un-certain when such men wish toassociate themselves with it.

The Practical Work Nite sched-uled for the 23rd has been post-poned to the first Monday in Oc-tober because of conflicting dates.Dr. Byron E. Laycock was tohave given a lecture and demon-stration on the subject of "Tech-nic."'' There is no doubt thateach and every one of us shallbe looking forward to this datewith a great deal of anticipation.

Before forgetting it, Homecom-ing is only a short time away,and we are to be the hosts of youmen in the field. It is, however,sometimes discouraging to be the

host when our guests are un-known to us. With this thoughtin mind, may we suggest that ourguests wear forlorn expressions,or we may take it to mean youare having too good a time to beannoyed by your "lessers." TheClub will be open to each andevery one of you. Hope we maysee and talk with you.

RHJ Stylus

The primary objective of mostof our fraternal organizations isto further the progress of theschool. Our organization hasshown this spirit by giving theschool some valuable clinic ma-terial, the latest being an elec-trocardiophone. An instrumentwhich will amplify the heart andlung sounds for a large group oflisteners. This instrument is nowin use in our clinic.

The plans of the Fraternity forthis semester is nothing short ofspectacular. There has been agood foundation laid and thepresent members have addedmany constructive ideas.

Sigma Sigma Phi plans to sup-port the "Homecoming" 100 per.I1Lb,. 1l Ass 11Z1[l/llul Dl CX 1 a lllan-

ning to attend and a good sup-port is expected from our alumni.

-H. C. P.

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Alpha met at a dinner October 2at the East Des Moines Club.The banquet was in honor ofthose members of the freshmanand sophomore classes who haveexcelled scholastically, and whoare eligible to receive the PsiSigma Alpha Scholastic Award.Those entertained were: Fresh-men, Lou Radetsky, Muriel Stew-art and Ronald Woods; Sopho-mores, Philip Reames, RachelPayne, and Richard Rogers. Onefrom each group will receive theaward to be presented in assem-bly Friday morning.

President J. M. Yagoobian

turned the meeting over to Dr.O. E. Owen, who explained thepurpose and qualifications for theaward. Dr. A. D. Becker wasthen introduced as the speakerof the evening. His remarks wereinspirational and directed to thegroup as a whole. He urged usall to strive for greater heights-scholastically, personally andprofessionally.

The banquet was followed by ashort business meeting. Planswere made for the fraternity toattend 100 per cent We want tosee all of you there.

-J. C. E.

07rOur smoker went off with a

big surprise to all. The mainspeaker of the evening was For-est W. Seymour, assistant editorof the editorial page of the Reg-ister and Tribune-spoke on In-ternational Affairs. The speakerwas introduced by Dr. S. H.Klein, who gave an interestinginspirational talk, "Organizationand the Individual." A welcomeand understanding of "FraternalWork" was included by Dr. O. E.Owen. Dr. J. B. Shumaker andDr. Paul Kimberly, each extend-ed a welcome and success to thenew men. The program and eve-ning concluded by refreshmentsand an informal get-together ofall.

We would like to introducethree of our new men: M. Hod-son, W. Moore, and E. Sheldahl.The best of success and goodluck to you fellows in your Os-teopathic and Fraternal careers.

At last a long wanted wish hasbeen granted, through the ef-forts on the part of the brothersthe house has been painted. Weall feel mighty proud of ourhouse now.

Plans are now under way tobring to the members and pledgesof P. S. G. citizens of note inDes Moines-these persons willbe introduced on the work nights.

-W. C.

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(Continued from Page One)more patriotic to work in a shipyard, or to enlist in the Armyor Navy, than it is to attend college. Such a decision would beunfortunate. We must have well-educated and intelligent citi-zens who have sound judgment in dealing with the difficultproblems of today. We must also have scientists, engineers,,economists, and other people with specialized knowledge, to planand to build for national defense as well as for social andeconomic progress. Young people should be advised that it istheir patriotic duty to continue the normal course of their edu-cation, unless and until they are called, so that they will be wellprepared for greatest usefulness to their country. They willbe promptly notified if they are needed for other patrioticservices. (Signed) Sincerely yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt."

To put it clearly and briefly, we want a good-sized class forJanuary, 1941 and for September, 1941. We want selected andwell-qualified students. We have had to refuse a number be-cause of poor or inadequate records. We want students thatwill bring to their osteopathic training not only scholastic abilityand sound preliminary training, but who will also bring stabilityof character, high idealism, and a real ambition to serve. Thereis a vital place in the osteopathic profession for such young menand women. We will gladly send catalogues and literature tothose who may be interested in such a program as ithis institu-tion has to offer. -A. D. .B., D. 0.

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DYSPEPSIA, Cont.In the immediately preceding

article in the September LogBook on "Dyspepsia" we dis-cussed some of the more commonetiological factors producing thiscommon symptom. Continuingthis discussion, it is desirable thatwe evaluate the place of osteo-pathic spinal lesions, both as pri-mary causes of stomach dis-fune-tion and as maintaining causes ofimpaired functioning capacity.

It is well to remember that thenerve supply to the stomach isderived from each of the two di-visions of the autonomic nervoussystem. The parasympathetic in-nervation is by way of the vagus,and its function is that of initiat-ing and activating peristalsis. Itis also this innervation that in-hibits the sphincters, tending tocause their relaxation The sym-pathetic innervation is by way ofthe great splachnic nerve whichhas its origin from the fifth tothe tenth thoracic segments, al-though many fibers in the greatsplanchnic nerve have their ori-gin in the spinal cord above thefifth segment. Dr. Louisa Burnsstates that fibers in the greatsplanchnic nerve originate ashigh as the first dorsal segment.

The function of the sympathet-ic innervation is to inhibit per-istalsis and to contract sphincters.It also furnishes vasomotor in-nervation, is secretory to themucosa and carries with it thatimportant function known astrophism. It is probable thatmost of the sympathetic fiberswhich directly and specificallysupply the stomach come fromthe 5th and 6th dorsal segmentsof the cord, so that the gastriccenter, as we use the term in os-teopathic discussions, would bethe 5th and 6th dorsal vertebraand the associated ribs. Osteo-pathic spinal lesions, then, fromthe occipital atlanto-articulationdown to the 10th dorsal area, areof particular significance in rela-tion to disturbed functioning ca-pacity of the stomach. The tissuepathology associated with spinaland rib lesions in these areasmay be either the primary causeor the maintaing cause of thesymptom of indigestion or dys-pepsia. The many so-called gas-tric neuroses are part and partialof this anatomical-physiologicalpicture. Gastromotor neurosis,gastro-secretory neurosis, andgastro-sensory neurosis or anycombination of them, give evi-dence of disturbed anatomical-

physiological integrity associatedwith osteopathic lesion pathology, Polk Countyproducing loss of integrity of theimportant controlling and regu- Regular meeting of the Polklating nerve supply. County Association was held Fri-

We have said that the osteo- day, September 16, 1940, at thepathic lesions may be either pri Hotel Kirkwood. Thirty-sevenmary, acting as the initial and m e m b e r s a n d guests were pres-the immediate cause of the dis- .function of the stomach, or sec- D r . Arthur D B e c k e r w a s t h e

ondary. Where a gastric disturb- s p e a k e r of t h e e v e n ing. Dr.ance, for instance, develops as a B e c k e r presented a talk on theresult of chronic gallbladder di- development of Osteopathy as aseases, the disturbances in the science, which proved very inter-stomach through viscerosomatic esti n g H e a l so stressed the ne-reflexes will produce secondary ce s s it y f or u n ity among the

mosteopathic spinal lesions in as- embers of the profession forDsteopathic spinal lesions in as- continued advancement.sociated anatomical areas. These The October meeting was an-secondary osteopathic spinal les- nounced for October 11, 1940.ions, so produced, act as main- This totamTing causes of disturbed and his meeting is to be a free meal,impaired functional capacity. We membrvd e o e rshould not forget in this relation is to be thJudge aker for the eve-rsthat osteopathic spinal lesion be the speaker for the eve-pathology acting over a period of ning.time, and which lesion pathology The meeting was closed follow-t a ing an announcement of themore or less profoundly impairs Alumni Homecoming Celebrationthe innervation to the stomach, for October 18, 1940.may serve as the cause of more The Polk County officers forThe Polk County officers forprofound pathology. When we the current year are: Dr. P. L.remember that the blood supplyremember that the blood supply Park, president Dr. L. L. Facto,through the vasomotor innerva- v ice president; n r. P .L .Kim-tion and that trophism of stom-ach tissues is by way of the sym- reerAt present the membership ofpathetic innervation, it is entirely the Polk County Osteopathic As-logical that profound disturbance sociation is forty-five D.O.'s.in these innervations may be thenecessary contributing factor for igastric and duodenal ulcer (pep- Secretary.tic ulcer). Clinically, this seemsto be true in many cases and will,be discussed in a later article Interfrat. Councildealing more specifically with thesubject of peptic ulcer. We do Orchids to Dr. Owen for thenot know the cause of gastric superlative dinner he gave uscarcinoma. There are many thelast Sunday noon at the Hotelories. It may easily be some day Kirkwood. We suspected an ul-shown that profound disturbance terior motive, however, and thatin the circulation of the gastric being to get us all in a goodmucosa, acting over an extended -mood before we divided upperiod of time, will prove :o ue the freshmen, considering theira part of that story. choice as well as ours.

We have had three meetingsWith the background in the already this semester and have

previous article on Dyspepsia and gotten a good start on our workin this article, both dealing with althouetiological factors, it is easy to of it The Homecoming Commit-see that the treatment of Dys- tee has given us the job of sell-pepsia is by no means a simpleone. Wehv aldatnio ng tickets to the student body,one. We have called attention to and we intend to do it 100 perthe old saying that one should cent. We are not anticipatingnot mask or do away with the difficulty after the swellsymtom until it has been evalu-esyted Itis ithasb e e n ' party we had last year, and fromated. It i comparatively easy in what we hear it is going to bea very large majority of cases, even better this year, if that isto do away with the digestive possible. We are expecting to seedisturbances by the normalization all of our alumni back, so don'tof osteopathic spinal lesions. If disappoint us. We'll be lookingthe cause of the disturbedor youfunction in the stomach was pri- o omarily due to the osteopathic . ., ec.lesion pathology, then the prob-lem has been adequately met. If, Dr. Schwartz in Pennsylvaniahowever, the disturbance in gas- Dr. J. P. Schwartz, dean of thetric function is a symptom of college and head of the surgicalother (sometimes remote) path- department, will attend a meet-ology, the relief of symptoms as ing of the American College ofa result of normalizing the osteo- Osteopathic Surgeons in Grovepathic spinal lesion pathology is City, Pennsylvania on October 7-apt to be but temporary. Logic- 8-9. Surgical clinics will be heldally, here one must seek out and at the Bashline-Rossman Hospi-remove, if possible, the initial tal.cause, whether that be gallblad-der disease, constipation, toxemia cause is loss of integrity of struc-or otherwise. From the .begin- tural relations. On the otherning of osteopathy one of the liand, in many cases the initialfundamental principles in the os- .cause must be found as the resultteopathic reasoning is to seek and of a careful survey of all theremove the cause. Many times in possible etiological factors in anythese cases of indigestion the given case. A. D. B., D. 0.

Student CouncilThe Student Council Meeting

of the fall semester met Thurs-day morning, September 26, 1940,at 11 a.m. in the library of theDes Moines Still College of Os-teopathy.

Meeting dates were decided onand were set for the first andthird Thursdays of the month.

All the officers were electedexcept the president. The officerselected were 1st V. Pres., JessVarner; 2nd V. Pres, HowardJohnston; and Sec. and Treas.,Bertrand Adams.

The President of the StudentCouncil was elected by the stu-dent body on Monday, September30, 1940. From the group nomi-nated the honors went to Tom A.Hewetson of the senior class.Tom will serve for the remain-der of the fall term.

P. E. Kimberly, D. O.,Faculty Advisor.

Dr. Becker AttendsConventions

(Continued From Page One)gible would want to be a partand parcel of an organizationthat is really doing things oflasting moment.

At the time of writing this re-port I am planning to attend themeeting of the Southern Districtdivision of the Minnesota StateOsteopathic Association to beheld at Austin, Minnesota, on Oc-tober 4 and 5 at their beautifulcountry club. Past experiencewith this same group assures amost worthwhile visit. On Octo-ber 9 I plan to attend the IowaSixth District meeting at Jeffer-son, Iowa. At both the Minnesotameeting and the Sixth Districtmeeting I have been honoredwith a place on the speakers'program. I am glad to reportthat after many years of meetingwith osteopathic groups I findthat my interest in such workdoes not lag. Quite the reverse,I find myself becoming increas-ingly enthusiastic. I like to comein contact with the men andwomen who are doing things invarious parts of the country. Iget many valuable suggestionsand opinions and it keeps meclosely in touch with the prob-lems as they confront the generalpractitioner, as well as those metby the specialist. As I said in thebeginning, it is a real privilegeand an opportunity.

-A. D. B., D. 0.

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the degree of irritability of thesensory terminals are synergisticand cooperate in maintaining thevicious cycle of somatic-visceraland viscero-somatic reflexes thatpermits, ,even facilitates the pro-duction of reflex arc disturbancesand the maintenance .of symp-toms.

Subsequently we will under-write many of such clinical factsby referring to our physiologyand bio-chemistry.

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Veterans CommitteeThe Veterans Resolution urg-

ing that osteopathic physicians begiven the same rights and privi-leges in veterans administrationhospitals as medical physicianswas referred to a fact-findingcommittee of the standing na-tional rehabilitation committeewhich will report to the nextconvention, it was determined bythe American Legion at its an-nual convention in Boston dur-ing the week of September 23.The next convention will be heldin Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Sep-tember of 1941.

As soon as the Iowa Depart-ment had passed this resolution,at its convention on August 28,Dr. H. D. Wright, chairman ofthe Veterans Committee, begandirecting the development of sup-port of Iowa delegates to thenational legion convention forthe resolution. He correspond-ed with osteopathic physiciansthroughout the state asking eachsuch physician to personally in-terview certain named delegates,residing in specified areas, andobtain their pledged support towork for the adoption of thisresolution. He reports excellentcooperation was given him.

The information thus receivedwas then forwarded to Dr. H.Willard Brown, chairman of theCommittee on Veterans Affairsof the American Osteopathic As-sociation, for his information anduse at the Boston convention.

It is considered that the actiontaken by the American Legion atBoston is a step in the right di-rection. It will permit the com-mittee named to study osteo-pathy and its scope of practiceand service and, based upon suchsurvey, if a favorable report ismade to the national rehabilita-tion committee it would seem al-together likely that said commit-tee will recommend the resolu-tion for passage at the next con-vention.

A big task faces the chairmanof the Veterans Committee ofthe A.O.A., and we are sure hewill adequately cope with his re-sponsibility. The Iowa Societywill cooperate in any manner de-sired by Chairman Brown.

You may be interested to learnthat Iowa and Pennsylvania werethe only departments of theAmerican Legion which passedthe resolution at their respectivestate conventions.

Membership CommitteeDr. Gulden's membership cam-

paign has thus far been thecause of eighteen new member-ship applications. Many commit-tees have written to him advisingthat they would see the physi-cians assigned to them duringthe first week in October, imme-diately preceding the fall districtmeetings. A complete reportcannot therefore be made at thistime.

The following doctors havethus far presented reports of ac-complishment:

C. R. Reynolds and J. W. Rina-barger, one membership applica-tion; Earl O. Sargent and A. D.Craft, one membership applica-tion; N. A. Cunningham andJames Grey, one membership ap-plication; L. E. Gordon and H. D.Wright, one delinquent; G. M.Tincher and Bessie Nudd, threemembership applications; W. D.Andrews and W. L. Tindall,three membership applications;Holcomb Jordan and Homer C.Friend, one delinquent; W. A.McVane, five membership appli-cations and one delinquent.

The latter, Doctor McVane,covered the entire first districtalone with the exception of CedarRapids and Davenport. He spentfive days on the trip and trav-elled approximately one thousandmiles. This is a most noteworthyexample of service and sacrificefor the best interests of the pro-fession. A complete and detailedreport of his interview with eachphysician was presented to theofficers of the Society for theirconsideration and use.

The membership campaign hasalso served another purpose. Wehave found that our non-memberlist contained the names of sev-eral physicians who are dead,several who are now practicingin other states and several whohave retired from practice. Thislist will, therefore, be revisedand corrected in the near future.

Press Relations CommitteeDr. J. R. Forbes, chairman of

vour Press Relations Committee.is supplying news of the districtcircuit meetings to all the news-papers located in each district.News stories announcing themeetings have already appearedand "follow up" stories were pub-lished during the first week ofOctober.

It is suggested that any physi-cians having news items of in-terest, pertaining to members ofthe profession, send such itemsto Dr. Forbes for the purpose ofsecuring proper publicity. Hewill be happy to cooperate.

Board of TrusteesThe Board of Trustees of the

Society held a special meeting inDes Moines on Sunday, Septem-ber 22. This was the secondmeeting held within a period ofthirty days. Many problems ofvital importance to the profes-sion are now pending.

Applications for MembershipIra L. Christy, FarmingtonO. L. Johnson, MarshalltownWalter S. SwiftStella Swift, KeokukL. B. Mosley, Ft. MadisonGeorge A. Purdie, Rockell City.Clifford E. Worster, LaurensS. C. Gartrell, Lake CityF. M. Crawford, RenwickR. K. Richardson, WesleyH. E. Dresser, HumboldtFannie Parks, WintersetC. F. Howe, WilliamsburgH. A. Achen, DubuqueHomer F. Huston, Grinnell

Desert-AtionsThe 12th of September was a

red-letter day with me. I droveto Ajo, Arizona, and then, overa rough trail-like road crossed bymany arroyos, finally spied whatI came for. We have near theborder here a few of a very raretype of cacti technically theLamaireocereus Thurberii -butcommonly called the Organ PipeCactus. Mature plants grow tobe about 15 feet high with manybranches starting from the baseonly. The younger trunks mixedwith the older ones and on to theoldest and silhouetted against theintense blue of the sky are cer-tainly well named. I got out ofthe car and examined several ofthe specimens carefully.

This close inspection broughtout a fact that I had not beenable to note at a distance. Allof the many trunks did springfrom a common root but therewere many variations in thestems belonging to the sameplant. Some of the shortertrunks showed signs of age whilesome of the taller ones wereplainly new growths. It remind-ed me of one of my formerclasses or perhaps of our Alumni.Here we had a group of cactitrunks springing from a commonsource and yet with many varia-tions in development. Each hadthe opportunity like every otherbranch to obtain the same nour-ishment, rain and sunshine andyet some stems permitted othersto crowd them and stunt theirgrowth. Others with every free-dom apparently did not have theambition to grow and develop.I noticed particularly that thehealthy growths were the onlyones that bore fruit. Beautifulflowers and deep crimson seedpods were profuse on the welldeveloped trunks. This again re-minded me of my own people.

How many of us take advant-age of our opportunities to growand develop and produce fruit.The tall lively green trunks bear-ing flowers and seed pods werethe ones that were attracting fa-vorable comment and attention.The smaller dull green stemswith graying spines did not addto the beauty of the picture. Inone we see the alert plant ful-filling its mission in life. In theother we see the passive branch,willing to subsist on the crumbsthrown from the table of themore alert and active stems. Asa profession and as students ofosteopathy from our matricula-tion to our retirement, we mustbe constantly alert to our en-vironment. We must be readyto take advantage of the rainsand sunshine and to store theseenergies and use them to our ad-vantage and for the expansion ofour influence and power.

This year we have a good startconsidering the handicaps thathave been self-imposed. We are

D. S. House, DubuqueClayton A. Reeves, Anamosa

DWIGHT S. JAMES,Sec.-Treas.

not, sitting idly by but we areresponding to the immediateneeds of our profession and sowe will recover our enrollmentand pass its best figures We liketo be admired and we will growand blossom that we may attractfavorable comment. We do notwant to look old and stunted andgray neither as individuals noras a profession.

Virg Halladay, V. Pres.D. M. S. C. 0. Alumni

1940 Grid Season

Des Moines Still College of Os-teopathy opened its 1940 footballseason 'with 'a victorious start.Although the institution has noteam of its own, it plays an im-portant role in the care of theteams of the surrounding institu-tions such as Drake University,Dowling College, and the severalhigh schools of Des Moines.

Dr. L. L. Facto will have su-pervision of this department andit is his province to assign thesenior students to their particu-lar school.

The routine of taking care ofthese teams has been altered thisyear. The students who now takea team will stay with his teamfor the.entire season, and in re-turn will receive credit for hisservices toward his clinical re-quirement.

This particular line of workenables these students to gainconsiderable amount of experi-ence in the field of athletic in-juries and in orthopedics. Thestudent physician's duties are tobe at hand before and after fieldpractice, and to give osteopathictreatment -to all who need suchcare and to give first aid to thosewho may get injured duringscrimmage or in an official game.

Dr. Golden in WisconsinDr. Mary E. Golden of the col-

lege factulty is attending themid-year meeting of the Wiscon-sin State Osteopathic Associationbeing ' held at Portage, Wisconsinon October 3rd and 4th.

Assemblies

On September 20th Miss Mar-guerite Stock of the AmericanInstitute of Business entertainedthe students with several mem-bers on the xylophone whichwere much appreciated. Dr. Ar-thur D. Becker, our president,gave a few brief comments whichset the tempo for a year of con-structive effort.

On September 27th the Rev.Frederick J. Weertz of St. JohnsLutheran Church gave a mostinspiring talk on the subject,"This Wonderful Book"-refer-ring to the Bible. His illustra-tions were graphic and intensely;interesting in which he drewfrom his own personal experi-ences. Dr. Weertz is a realfriend to the students in Des'Moines Still College and is al-ways received with enthusiasm.

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Volume 18 November 15, 1940 Number 11

Home Coming DayIt is most gratifying to report

the unqualified success of theSecond Annual Homecoming Daysponsored by the Alumni Associ-ation of Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathy. Visiting physici-ans from the various states ex-pressed themselves in no uncer-tain terms, voicing their enthu-siam and their appreciationregarding the many evidencesthroughout the college of contin-ued progress and development.The recent new additions in thevarious laboratories receivedmuch attention, particularly thenew long-paper kymograph usedin the Physiology Department asa part of the work in mammalianphysiology. The new piece ofequipment prepared to show ina graphic way the various hor-mone reactions was viewed bymany of the visitors and pro-nounced a most practical methodof demonstration of this some-what complex physiologic me-chanism. It is a valuable stepforward in modern visual, educa-tional procedure.

Perhaps the most appreciationwas evidenced over the new clin-ical pathology laboratory recent-ly doubled in size, and withgreatly increased equipment.

Alumni representatives werepresent from Michigan, Ohio,Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Da-kota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouriand Illinois, as well as many fromthe home state of Iowa. 425 satdown to the banquet at the Ft.Des Moines Hotel. The entertain-ment provided was excellent,winding up with several numberspresented by the Register & Trib-une choir of 40 voices. Dr. Rus-sell C. McCaughan was thespeaker of the evening and histalk was not only informative butclearly showed the evidence ofhis farseeing vision and of his finegrasp of osteopathic affairs. Ex-cellent as Dr. McCaughan's pre-sentations are, it was the unani-mous opinion of this fine, largeaudience that he was "tops" onthis particular occasion.

The opening assembly at thecollege at 10:30 Friday morningwas remarkably well attendedand constituted a fine start for afull day's program. Mr. ArthurBrayton, chairman of the Bureauof Conventions of the Des MoinesChamber of Commerce, was inexcellent form and further sub-stantiated his reputation as a


It is a mark of intelligence for great mass of those who rpeople to be appreciative of priv- services.ileges, advantages and opportuni- We are thankful thatties. In a war-torn- and pro- pathy continues to growvelop, arnd to constantly

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ness of the scientific woin the world of affairs,growth and developmentwith it its fair share of rbility. It should, andcreate in each of us notspirit of humility and tlnoqC hl1f r\ r pt rminntir -1Z-L-., UCU t UCLe t,: ll. 11 -11~ 1

creasingly deserve the rfoundly distressed world filled wards which have fallenwith suffering, grief and woe, we, lot.the citizens of the United States, With all the misery andare indeed most fortunate in the ing in the world today, imany blessings which we enjoy. possible to bE jubilant, bIt is a wholesome thing to pause possible and right thatin the niidst of the busy march aside a time to expreof events and take stock of our thanks to the Great Godgood fortune. We are thankful his great wisdom and confor many things; for the security takes note of even the tirof our nomes; for life; for love; row's fall. May we exfor work. We are humbly grate- each reader of the Log Bful that we, as a great osteo- sincerest wishes for apathic protession, have a humani- Thanksgiving Day.tarian service to offer to the A.

The Lumbar FasciaWhile giving an osteopathic posterior to the quadrati

treatment in the lumbar and borum muscle. The moslower rib areas, the applied anat- esting feature of this layeomy of the above fascia is worthy posterior lumbocostal liof the operator's consideration. two rather dense masses cLikewise, the surgeon during op- extending from the first qerations on the kidney and adja- ond transverse processescent structures finds this struc- lower margin of the tweture a barrier and a guide. if that rib be of normal

The lumbar fascia consists of otherwise to the ethree lamellae arising mainly Through this ligament afrom the lumbar vertebrae, en- pull may be applied to thclosing muscular masses and fus- certain disturbances of thing to give origin to the trans- lumbar vertebrae. Theversus abdominis muscle. lo w e r e dg of t h i s lamen

lels the inferior line ofThe posterior layer, which is reflection and is a warnin

the thickest, arises from the lum- in renal surgery.bar spines and supraspinous liga- The anterior layer of tlment. It covers the erector spinae bar fascia passes anteriormass and blends at the lateralquadratus muscle afteredge of these muscles with the from the anterior surfacmiddle layer to complete the the bases of the transversheath. A portion of the latissi- cesses It is the thinnestmus dorsi muscle and the poster- three layers. Its upperior inferior muscle lie superficial the lateral lumbocostal orto and have origin from thisnal arcuate ligament isfascia. and lateral to the posteri(

The middle layer is of more bocostal ligament. Thisosteopathic interest. Its origin lumbocostal ligament giveis from the posterior portions to some fibers of the diaand tips of the lumbar transverse and gives added protectiorprocesses and it passes anterior lower edge of the pleura.to the erector spinae mass and J. M. W.,

Pursuit for a ReasonPursuit for a reason relative to

ieed our a disease or symptom usuallytakes us back to the fundament-al anatomy and physiology of the

Osieo- Autonomic or Vegetative Nerv-and de- ous System. Most diseases in-assume fluence Vegetative function pro-

'nscious- foundly. In professional schoolsrid and we spend considerable time on

Such the anatomy and physiology ofbrings the Nervous System, but most of

:esponsi- it is pertinent to the Cerebro-it does, Spinal Nervous System. There

only a are only a few hours at the endlankful- of related courses into which thei to in- very important consideration ofrich re- the Vegetative Nervous System

to our and its function is crammed hur-riedly. With the exception of thei suffer- debatable process of cerebration,

t is not about all that the human animalut it is does objectively is to move andwe set secrete. When most of the func-ss our tions of man are colloquiallywho in "boiled down and spotted" we

ipassion find they are controlled by a cen-ly spar- ter in the cord, medulla; pons,tend to midbrain, hypothalamic area andook our basal ganglia, and invariably un-

happy der vegetative control. This iswhere we live. Yet we spend a

D. B. precious paucity of time in thestudy of this all-important sys-tem of specialized tissue.

When we become ill or infectedus lum- we depend upon this system oft inter- nerves to produce definite reflexr is the effect and precise disturbance ingament, contiguous and segrmentally re-of fibers lated tissues that we call "symp-and sec- toms." We depend upon- a por-to the tion of this system to resist the

lfth rib destructive force-and upon an-length; other portion to produce repair.leventh. As time speeds by it is entirely

direct probable that in the future moree rib in of it will be utilized on the sur-t upper sey of the Vegetative Nervous

sharp System.t paral- One of the most interestingpleural phases of the study of the Vege-

g mark tative Nervous System is in itscomparative anatomy and evolu-

he lum- tionary development, its embry-to the ologic differention and migration.arising This must bie appreciated as .a

ces and foundation and as an introduction:se pro- with which to finally understand

of the some of the phases of vegetativeportion, function-many of which are stillr exter- obscure to human comprehension.anterior Protozoa exhibit a marked spe-or lum- cialization of parts of the singlelateral cell into an elaborate system of

s origin conduction and excitation. In thephragm Paramecium there is situated an-

to the teriorly in the cell a neuro-mus-cular center. From this center

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N. 0. I. C.The membership of our Coun-

cil is to be complimented on theefforts they make to cooperate.A recent call wunt out from thisoffice for cuts to be used in adirectory of fraternities and sor-orities that will soon be publish-ed. Over half of our membershad the cuts here on my deskbefore the dead line and I amsure that the others will be de-livered in time. This is beingwritten before the time limit wasexpired.

Our Local Representatives haveall been appointed and they areready to be called by the properchairman in Atlantic City.

A message will soon be sentfrom this office to each of thesubordinate chapters of our mem-bership. We still have plenty ofroom for improvement and if weexpect to continue as recognizedprofessional fraternities and so-rorities we still have a few thingsto do.

I wonder if you have stoppedto think that our osteopathic or-ganizations are now pledging in afield two years in advance of anyof the more prominent collegiataefraternities. We are taking ourmembership now from Freshmenwho have had two or more yearsof fraternity life in college. Itis certainly up to us to advancefrom the High School level to atruly professional type of organi-zation. "Hell Week" as it hasbeen practiced is beneath us nowand there are a few otherchanges we must make to bringourselves us to the professionalstandard we wish to attain.

H. V. HalladayExc.-Secy., N. O. I. C.

~A1YLA CU..AFrLAS CLUWhile I set my quilled pen at

a quivering rate, the Club is en-tertaining about a dozen or fif-teen members of the Axis chap-ter from Kirksville. Their arrivalin D. M., Friday nite was aheralded event as the traditionalannual visit of last year was un-avoidably postponed. There is nodoubt but what this time for ourKCOS brothers has been an ap-propriate one, as the local period-icals have estimated the attend-ance of approximately 10,000 peo-ple for the Iowa State Teachers'Convention.

Provocative has been the at-mosphere from several individualsources within the 'house" duringthe past week, as the nationalelection took on an air of heatedargumentation. Totalitarian, dic-tator, socialist, and other titles ofblasphemies have been perpetrat-ed in an effort to express thifeeling of many. However, thetempestuous remarks of the loseroften falsify his actual beliefs.Even the mouse will fight whenhe is cornered! But now thestorm has abated and these sameindividuals must calm themselvesinto submissiveness, by thethought that "one never knows."

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tremrrndous success, until HowieJohnston, Paul Taylor, GordieElliott and Johnnie Schott gotcertain people wet while com-petitively "bobbing" for apples.

The Homecoming event provedthis year to hal as important andsuccessful as last year. The ban-quet at the Fort was well served,and the intermingled bits of en-tertainment added much to th3color and atmosphere of the oc-casion, and thus served as theprerequisite to the after-dinnerspceches to which all in attend-ance listened with acute hearing,especially to Dr. McCaughan's ad-dress. The representation of At-las men from the field was sorr.-how disappointing. But never canwe condemn a busy man whenhis intentions are favorable, formany reservations had been prev-iously made which by necessitywere subjected to last-minutecancellation. We look forward toanother Homecoming next yearand hope that you who were ab-sent this year may join us next.

R. H. J.-Stylus

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Dr. Beryl Fieeman and Dr. Gen-evieve Stoddard started it offwith an informal (very informal,I might add) party at Gen'shouse. Between hunting for hid-den potatoes and eating withtongue depressors we had a lotof fun.

A little more serious was ourpledging ceremony held at GraceRansom's Tea Room. We werevery glad to accept Mildred Wey-gandt and Mary Klesner as pros-pective D. O.'s. Pledge duties be-gan immediately afterward, andI think the actives have foundthe unfortunate victims very co-operative.

Last Monday night we had apot luck supper at Beryl's. Sinceall girls are romanticists, we en-joyed eating by candle light andhaving a peak into the futurewith the aid of a palmist whoconsidered us seriously and se-parately, but we all comparednotes afterwards.

The sorority isn't turning intoa supper club (I hoet), however,because we have had about halfa dozen serious business meetingsthis past month We are nowworking on two important proj-ects. First of all we would liketo take this opportunity of con-gratulating the Grand Councilfor their splendid work on LifeMembership Certificates. Sec-ondly, we are trying to get anengraving die for the sororitystationery and Christmas cards.Any of our alumni or honorarymembers who have not been con-tacted, and wish to send in theircontributions, may do so to thisaddress and we will thank youin advance.

Rachel Ann Payne,Corresponding Secretary

In the opening weeks of thepledge parties was neia at tne all senmester-many enjoyabie"house" on the night of the twen- i events have been the pleasure ofty-sixtn ana unaouuteuly wais a t ne r. . I. i. 1men,-uU 1 uine

immediate future new and evenmoie exciting ones are antici-pated.

Our homecoming met withgreat success, several graduatesand members were at a luncheonheld at the fraternity house, fol-lowing with a grand evening ofexcitement-joining with all oth-ers of the college.

We all had one grand time andthank all those whose generouseffort and time made the Home-coming a success. October 25was another date, the P. S. G.Stag. The guests at the frater-nity event were Drs. Klein, Clark,and Shumaker.

As in all fraternities the life ofa pledge is ended after that oneevent has been passed, the infor-mal initiation. The fellows whoso gallantly and successfully ful-filled these duties were: H. Claus-ing, Wm. Rodgers, and L. Gatien.

Their next step is their com-plete enjoyment of fraternitybrotherhood into which they shallenter on November 17, the for-mal initiation.

The program committee con-sisting of T. Koeing, G. Deer andWm. Reinfried are at work togive the members of P. S. G.tneir oiggest ana oest iall aance-the date set to be Friday, No-vember 15.

Well, at last I have all the pastand present event dates off .mymind-but still I hear there areto be more coming. So I thinkmy job is not yet completed butwhy spoil the fun, in knowingwhat is going to happen.

The best of luck and success.

Since the last writing the menof Iota Tau Simga have beenbusy with social and businessfunctions of the fraternity.

The annual steak stag was heldon the night of October 23, withall members present. Dr. DonSloan gave a short after dinnerspeech which was followed by ageneral discussion.

A dandy time was had by all.The fall initiation of pledges

into the bonds of Iota Tau Sigmawill be held within the next twoweeks the final date will be post-ed soon.

We are all sorry that pledgeRalph Morgridge was suddenlycalled home due to illness in hisfamily. We hope that he willsoon return to Still.

Now that the big election isover let us all bury the hatchetand united again turn with fullpower to the business of ourschool work. J. R. L.

This issue finds us welcoming anew group of pledges to the or-ganization. Namely: Harry Liv-ingston, Hal Eeals, Lou Radetskyand Laurel Dietrick.

Congratulations men!These men accepted their

pledgeships at a banquet held inthe Cremona Room at Younkers.Following the dinner Mr. Raeed ofthe Iowa Press Association gavea very interesting talk.

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Owen, Berger, Rogers, Kimberly,and our own President, Jack Ya-goobian made a trip to Kirksvillefor a joint meeting of the variouschapters. The fellows .report avery nice meeting. Next morn-ing tho' you might say theyshowed the ravages of the trip.

We should have more meetingsat Younkers. From all reportsthe food is delicious. You fellowsthat enjoyed it might slip the of-ficers a word. J. C. E.

AorThe weekly meeting of the

chapter was held Monday nightat the Jewish Community Center.Arrangements were completed forthe physical examination of theboxers, to he held at the Com-munity Center Monday, Novem-ber 11, 1940. All prospective box-ers who desire to participate inthe annual Boxing Tournamentat the Center must have as aprerequisite a complete physicalexamination. This examination isconducted by the senior studentsof this fraternity, under the su-pervision of Dr. Jack L. Berck.

A new publication, the first ofits kind to be published by thisfraternity, has just gone to pitss.It is aptly titled "The Calvaria,"and is most ably edited by Bro-ther Gerald Zauder. This periodi-cal is for the express purpose oflinking our interests and activi-ties with our alumnae and thevarious chapters throughout thecountry. From what we canjudge by Editor Zauder's industryand zeal, we predict a successfulfuture for "The Calvaria."

Another innovation shall havecome into its own by the timethis goes to press. The first Jewvish Interfraternity Dance, spon-sored by the E. A. Pi. of DrakeUniversity, the A. Z. A. of DesMoines, and this fraternity, willbe held at the Center, Sundayevening, November 10. PhilReams and his orchestra will pro-vide sweet melodies for the "lightfantastic."

We should like to take this op-portunity to extend our thanksto Dr. A. D. Becker for his veryenlightening and instructivespeech presented to the fratern-ity, Monday, October 28. Hiswell-chosen topic was "Diagno-sis." His method of applying thuOsteopathic Concept to the allimportant art of diagnosis heldthe unwavering interest of us allthroughout the presentation.

With the pledging of the threestalwarts: Arthur Abramson ofLEs Moines, Bill Diem of New-ark, N. J., and Norman Kurzurof New York City, an equilibriumhas been established, geographic-ally at least. We now have theeast represented; the west; themiddle west, and of course, Mich-igan and Ohio.

This semester is proving to bevery successful socially for thefraternity. Activities are hum-ming, and the system of weeklymeetings-one week business, thenext week social-has proved toprovide a complete fraternityprogram at its best.

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THE LOG BOOK

k T of the lower dorsal and upperne 0oi, JL^08.UOOK lumbar vertebrae and of the pel-The LO B0 Errvis occupy an important place.

The Official PublicatErrors in diet and insufficientThe Official Publication of fluid intake are common etiologi-YES MOINES STILL COLLEGE fluid intake are common etiologi'DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE cal factors. Irregularity of evac-

OF OSTEOPATHY uation time, inattention to na-Editor ................Arthur D. Becker tuie's call, lack of exercise, and

poor tone of abdominal walls allCo-editor .................... R. 0. Drews have an important place in many

cases. In children, a commonOsteopathy Without Limitation factor of importance is the im-proper height of the closet seat.Prominent in the list of causes,Osteopathic Therapeutics the abuse of purgatives must Lbuincluded. A condition described

REGION BELOW THE by the term "thrifty" or "greedy"DIAPHRAM colon is comparatively rare. It

refers to cases where the fecal(Number 22 in Series) mass becomes over-dehydratedChronic Constipation and forms hard scybalous masses

Chronic or habitual constipa- which may be evcuated withtion is a common symptom and great difficulty or may appear asis found in association with many small hard pellets. In many casesdiseases and conditions. It has of constitpation some degree ofbeen called "the great American chronic colitis coexists.Disease." The causes of this wide- It is desirable at this time tospread ailment are many and review briefly the innervation ofvaried and in numerous cases, no the colon and rectum. The sym-doubt, there may be two or ,»ev- pathetic innervation of the coloneral contributing factors in eti- and rectum comes from the up-ology. per two or three lumbar seg-

It would be well, first, to define ments of the spinal cord by wayjust what we mean by "constipa- of the superior and inferior mes-tion." True constipation is that enteric ganglia. Its functions arecondition in which more than vasomotor, secretory, inhibitoryforty hours is required for food and trophic. The parasympath-iusidue to pass through the en- etic innervation of the caecum,tire gastrointestinal tract. French the ascending and the transversesuggests that this passage time is colon is by way of thu, vagus,best measured by taking three or while the descending colon, thefour charcoal tablets with food. pelvic colon and the rectum areIf taken at noon, the charcoal supplied by the pelvic nerveshould show in the stool the sec- (nervus errigens) from thie sec-ond morning following. Absence ond, third and fourth sacral seg-of charcoal indicates delay in the ments. The function of the para-movement of the bowel contents symphathetic is to activate per-and constitutes true constipation. istalsis. Osteopathic lesions inThe portion of the bowuel in which these areas of the spine' and pel-delay occurs is usually the colon. vis disturb function and impairX-ray studies with an opaque reflex control. The close relationmeal give more detailed informa- of osteopathic spinal lesions totion and the exact point of delay malfunction of viscera has beenmay be determined. In average clinically established beyond con-normal individuals the food resi- troversy.due of a meal or the charcoal A brief word regarding thewill be evacuated within sixteen physiology of the bowel in rela-hours. tion to constipation. The normal

Many cases of so-called chronic stool is made up of secretions,constipation are not true consti- bacterial growths and food resi-pation at all, but ale conditions dues. Only about onr.-third ofin which there is inability on the the stool consists of undigestedpart of the patient to evacuate and indigestible food residues. Athe fecal mass. The proper term patient on a thirty-day fastfor this condition is dyschezia. should have regular bowel evacu-There is no drelay in the proper ations. An empty bowel tends tomovement of the bowel contents Lu an inactive bowel, and thein these cases of dyschezia. food furnishes, in part, the reflex

The time elapsing betw»een stimulus to normal activity. Thestools is not a true criterion for contents of the small bowel arejudgment and may vary from two passed into the caecum in a fluidor three times daily to every state. An important function ofthird or fourth day within nor- the colon is to dehydrate thismal limits. The average individ- material so that by the timrn, theual's timre is every twenty-four contents reach the pelvic colonhours. they have been dried out to form

Only fifteen percent or less of a fairly solid, moulded masscases of constitpation are organic which trends to be evacuated inin origin and are caused by such cyclic periodicity.conditions as pressure from ab- (To Be Continued)dominal or pelvic tumor masses, A. D B., D. O.stricture of the bowel (benign ormalignant), adhesions, disease of__________spinal cord, congenital defects inmuscle or innervation. (Hirsch- NOTICEsprung's disease etc).

Eighty-five percent or more of If and when you hangecases of chronic constipation I a ndre n yotifu he(true constitpation or dyschezia) your address, please notify theare due to functional causes. OfLog Book promptly.thu3se causes, osteopathic lesions I

DESERT-ATIONS

(As of Last Month)By H. V. H.

The month has passed tooquickly. I finally got my old deskand decided to clean it thorolybefore putting it to use again.Under the fifteen or twenty lay-ers of dirt and varnish I found abeautiful oak desk, the quarter-sawed grain being something toreally admire. I feel perfectly athome now with the tools allhandy. Why does one uecome soattached to an old desk? It mustbe that as we are watching thesun sink in the West that wewish to draw closer to us thosematerial things that have givenus so much pleasure during thepast. Perhaps it would be a goodidea if each of us would submitto a cleaning such as I gave theold desk. It might bring outsomething fine in our characterthat others have missed becauseof LiAng concealed in a dark cor-ner. Then, there is the otherviewpoint also. It might be bet-ter for some of us to remain hid-den.

I have some exceptionally fineletters from Drs. Becker, Leon-ard, Park and Campbell. Theyagree on the success of the Home-coming and it is certainly gratify-ing to me to know that there wasnot a dull moment and thateveryone thoroly enjoyed the af-fair. I know from our experienceof last year that it took a greatdeal of work and considerable ex-pense but it was worth it. Imust compliment all who helpedto make it a success and especi-ally those who took time awayfrom a busy practice and traveledmany miles to attend and to takean important part in the affairsof the Alumni and College. Thoseof you who lie near Des Moinesand who did not attend thisHomecoming might find athought in this. I do not have areport from the Treasurer but Ihope those of you who could dono more, have sent to Dr. PaulPark your small contribution tohelp the Alumni Association putover its very constructive pro-gram this year.

Thanksgiving is about here. Itseems to me that we have a greatdeal to be thankful for. Our pro-fession continues to serve a great-er number of people ueach day.We are not walking backward inprofessional efficiency. Our col-leges are teaching a fine groupof young people, the educationalstandard of all being on a higherplane than ever before in ourhistory. We are united on themajority of our problems. I dothink that the profession as awhole could exert a little morepower and spend a little moretime with Student Recruiting. Ihave written this many times butwill repeat. Our success dependson continuously spreading the in-fluuence of Osteopathy. To do thiswe must have a constant streamof new material entering our col-leges. Instead of ten thousandpracticing osteopathic physiciansin this country we should haveand we need, twice that many at

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the fibers are to conduct impulsesand to coordinate and possiblyproduce definite ciliary motion.The paramoecia are simplesingle-celled organisms. It re-acts to alterations in the mediain which it lives and which con-stitutus most of its protoplasm. Avariation in surface tension, achange in the concentration ofsolutes and suspensoids, a fluctu-ation in the hydrogen-ion con-centration stimulates the modi-fied portions of the cell, and thecull responds characteristically,moving toward food substancesand away from a detrimentalarea, and if these alterations areLoo extremely sudden or severethe organism is devitalized. Thisorganism is entirely dependentupon its environment, but it is ofinterest that in the first cell thereis a modified and specialized me-chanism that will bring a re-sponse of purposeful intent to theorganism. This is an early at-tempt to alter the situation ofbeing absolutely dependent uponthe environment.

Coelenterates, i. e. sea ane-mone, jelly fish, demonstrate amuch more complex nervous sys-tem and the multicellular struc-ture of these organisms presentsother improvements. First, thereis a protective cuticle developed,and secondly, there are special-ized cells on the surfaces. Thesecells aie sensitive to changes inthe environment and their pro-cesses transmit waves of excita-tion that are developed in themdirectly to the muscle cells. Mus-cle and the neuro-muscular me-chanism were developed to en-able the musculature and the or-ganism to iact as quickly aspossible to changes in the envir-onment.

In the coelenterate the nervecells and their processes are ar-ranged in a complicated rnet-work, with the cells and libersconnecting adjacent cells togeth-er forming the so-called proto-i.,urons.

The protoplasm has altered tohave a high rate of conduction,but in this network the conduc-tion is diffused through the sys-tem. The cells of theu networkdo not have an intimate relation-ship with the muscles that theyactivate. Experimentally, it hasbeen observed that the impulsesflow much moil freely into dif-ferent parts of the network. Ithas been suggested that the im-pulses flow more rapidly into andthrough an area of the networkthat is placed on a stretch. Thecoelenterate nerve net is of morethan casual interest in that it notonly is a most primitive form ofa nervous system, but also be-cause this form of nerve retiformhas apparently been retained bythe vertebrata in their Gastro-intestinal tract, blood vessels andheart. In this network there areno synapses but the processes en-ter direct contact with the cell,that is similar to the vasomotorplexuses and the plexuses ofAuerbach and Meissner in theGastro-intestinal tract.

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TDistrict Officers

The following are the new dis-trict society officers, recentlyelected at the district meetings:

District I: Dr. Thomas F.Lange, 503 C.R.S.B. Bldg., CedarRapids, President; Dale S. Houwr,604 Roshek Bldg., Dubuque, VicePresident; G. A. Whetstine, Wil-ton Junction, Sec.-Treas.

District II: Dr. Mark J. Sluss,Lenox, President; Dr. Clive R.Ayers, Grant, President; Dr. Ber-nice Worth DeConly, 301 ParkBldg., Council Bluffs, Sec.-Treas.

District III: Dr. I. S. Lodwick,Grant Bldg., Ottumwa, President;Dr. M. G. Tincher, 722%/2 Ave. G.,Ft. Madison, Vice President; Dr.J. W. Rinabarger, Keosauqua,Sec.-Treas.

District IV: Dr. H. D. Meeur,LuVerne, President; Dr. R. A.Phillips, Kensett, Vice President;Dr. J. R. Forbes, 505 CarverBldg., Fort Dodge, Sec.-Treas.

District V: Dr. J. C. Bishop,Rock Rapids, President; Dr. W.C. Gordon, 419 Frances Bldg.,Sioux City, Vice President; H. A.Somers, Hawarden, Sec.-Treas.

District VI: Dr. H. L. Gulden,215 1/ Main Street, Ames, Presi-dent; Dr. J. K. Johnson, Jr., Jef-ferson, Vice President; Dr. DonR. Hickey, Bayard, Sec.-Treas.

Membership CommitteeDoctor Gulden's membership

campaign has been successfullycompleted. Twenty-seven newmembers were secured as the re-sult of this activity. He reportsthat twenty-five prospects havebeen developed and that the ma-jority of these physicians shouldbe on our membership roster bythe first of the year.

The following members of Dr.Gulden's committee have present-ed new membership applicationssince our last report:

John H. Conaway and T. A.Kapfer, one membership applica-tion; B. M. Gotshall and J. W.Peterson, two membership appli-cations; I. S. Lodwick and B. D.Elliott, one membership applica-tion; Rachel Woods and BerylFreeman, one membership appli-eation; H. D. Wright, three mem-bership applications; R. B. Gil-mour, one membership applica-ton.

In furtherance of Dr. Gulden'scontinued membership effort,President Jordan mailed a letterto all non-members on October30, outlining the problems con-fronting the profession and urg-ing each non-member to join theSociety and thereby aid in thework which lies ahead.

Smallpox-DiphtheriaCampaign

The state-wide smallpox vac-cination and diphtheria immuni-zation program is now history.The profession cooperated withthe Iowa State Department ofHealth ili this undertaking, dur-ing the week of November 4, toa greater degree than in the pastaccording to reports just re-ceived.

The program was sponsored byDr. D. E. Hannan, Chairman of

the Department of Public Affairs.Each district trustee acted as dis-trict chairman in developing theprogram. County Chairmen wereappointed by each dictrict chair-man to stimulate interest andactivity in each county, therebyinsuring maximum service to thepublic in this extremely import-ant health crusade.

Press Relations CommitteeDr. J. R. Forbes, Chairman of

the Press Relations Committee,actively cooperated with the De-partrment of Public Affairs inmaking the state-wide immuniza-tion campaign a success.

Dr. Forbes prepared and issuedpress releases to every daily andweekly newspaper in Iowa. Thosenews stories presented the ob-jects and purposes of the cam-paign and informed the publicthat the entire osteopathic pro-fession was participating in thismajor health program in cooper-ation with the Iowa State De-partment of Health. In addition,Dr. Forbes wrote each osteo-pathic physician, in advance ofthe news ieleases, informingthem of this proposed newspaperpublicity and requesting that thephysician contact his local editorto give him information aboutlocal fee schedules, and otherpertinent facts dealing with thelocal program.

Basic ScienceDr. D. E. Hannan. as Secretary

of the Iowa Board of OsteopathicExaminers, met with the IowaBoard of Examiners in the BasicSciences Wednesday afternoon,October 9. The purpose of thismeeting was to consider examin-ation questions in the basicscience subjects as given by os-teopathic examining boards ofother states to determine whichStates, if any, were entitled tohave their osteopathic physiciansgranted exemption from the Iowabasic science examinations.

Dr. Hannan reports that theBasic Science Board took thematter under advisement and.that a decision will be announcedin the near future.

HospitalsDr. H. B. Willard, member of

the Iowa Board of OsteopathicExaminers, is just completing anew $10,000 addition to his pres-ent hospital at Manchester, Dela-ware County. Dr. Willard hasan outstanding practice in thatsection of the State and uponcompletion of this addition willbe in an excellent position tohandle the ever-increasing de-mands upon him and his staff.


Dr. Paul O. French, chairmanof the Committee on Industrialand Institutional Service, is nowhandling a compensation claimfor a member of the Society. Theinsurance company involved hasattempted to reduce the feecharged by the physician whosuccessfully handled a most dif-ficult case. The Society, after athorough consideration of all thefacts, is demanding that the com-pany make "payment in full" forthue services rendered, accordingto the statement submitted.

November 5 Election-CoronersThe following osteopathic phy-

sicians were elected as countycoroners in the November 5 elec-tion:

Dr. Charles Boyden, Waukon,Allamakee County; Dr. J. E.Bunker, Cherokee, CherokeeCounty; Dr. B. W. Jones, SpiritLake, Dickinson County, and Dr.J. R .Forbes Fort Dodge WebsterCounty.

VisitorsThe following physicians have

called at the office of the Society,600 Walnut Building, Des Moines,since our last report:

Mary E. Golden, Des Moines;Roy G. Trimble, Montezuma;Carl Seastrand, Des Moines; PhilS. McQuirk, Audubon; RachelWoods and Beryll Freeman, DesMoines; A. D. Craft, Osceola; H.L. Gulden, Ames; Holcomb Jor-dan, Davenport; Lester P. Fagan,Des Moines; W. A. McVane,Dyersville.

Applications for MembershipGeorge W. Marston, Lewis.B. D. Howland, Decorah.G. J. Howland, Decorah.Harry E. Wing, Ottumwa.John Q. A. Mattern, Des

Moines.R. A. Phillips, Kensett.L. A. Doyle, Osage.Charles H. Potter, Forest City.W. C. Gordon, Sioux City.Dwight S. James, Sec.-Treas.

mous opinion was expressed thatHomecoming Day must be con-tinued as an annual event.

Polk CountyRegular meeting of the Polk

County Osteopathic Associationwas held Friday, October 11, 1940at the Hotel Kirkwood. Therewere sixty members and guestspresent. The dinner was servedthru the courtesy of one of themembers whose name was notdivulged. Most of the guestswere members of the staff of theDes Moines General Hospital andstudents of the Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy who havebeen assisting in the hospitalclinics.

The speaker of the evening wasJudge Ralph Powers of the DesMoines Municipal Court Benchwho spoke on the Laymans Viewof Osteopathy.

Dr. Rachel Woods explainedthe campaign set up by the IowaState Health Department for thevaccination and immunization ofchildren against Small Pox andDiphtheria. This associationplans to cooperate in this cam-paign as it has done in the past.

The meeting was closed fol-lowing the usual routine busi-ness.

P. E. K., D. O.

"COME SPRING"A most interesting and thought-provoking quotation from

the recent book, "Conme Spring" by B. A. Williams: "Youmight measure a man's character by the way he assumes hisobligations or by the evasion of them."

Home Coming Day(Continued from Page One)

speaker of unusual merit.The technical programs given

at the college Friday afternoonand Saturday forenoon were verywell received and largely at-tended by the visiting physici-ans. Numerous clinical caseswere presented and discussed,many of them being of exception-al interest. The surgical clinicsheld at the Des Moines GeneralHospital on Saturday morningwere much appreciated, if themany favorable comments can beused as ground for judgment.

The dance in the beautifulGrand Ballroom of the Ft. DesMoines Hotel following the ban-quet was a colorful affair. Themusic was by Barney BIernard'sfamous orchestra. Because of thefact that the annual receptionfor freshmen students was in-corporated as a part of the fes-tivities, it meant that the entirestudent body took an active part.All freshmen students in the col-lege were guests of the AlumniCommittee and of the college.

Much honor and praise goes tothe various alumni officers andtheir associated committees formaking this Homecoming DayProgram an outstanding event inthe year's calendar. It meant alot to the college officers and fac-ulty to have visiting physiciansfrom ten states show a vital in-terest in the college and in itsprogram for betterment. Unani-

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Births

A son, Neil Eugene, was bornto Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Augensteinof Osborn, Ohio on November 2,1940.

A son, Terry Lee, was born toDr. and Mrs. C. A. Reueves ofAnamosa, Iowa October 10, 1940.

Research Statistics

The Research Committee forthe collection of statistics on thetreatment and results in LobarPneumonia announces the com-pletion of their case historyblanks. The entire osteopathicprofession is asked to cooperatein this important work. Reportblanks are furnished without ex-pense and may be had by ad-dressing Dr. L. L. Facto, 722Sixth Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.Let's give this work thue attentionit so evidently deserves!

Desert-Ations

(Continued From Page Three)While you are passing thru

considerable political and patri-otic excitement there must beenough left of your nervous sys-tem to stand a little professionalemotion also.

Give that needed encourage-ment to your Alumni Associationand compliment your Alma Materby sending a student to enterwith the next class.

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ChristmasFrom time to time throughout

the world's history there havebeen individuals, both men andwomen, who because of their highidealism and because of their abil-ity to think independently, andfurther because of the fact thatthey had the courage to live ac-cording to their convictions,might well be said to have walk-ed alone.

Nearly two thousand years agoa lowly and humble Nazarenewalked alone on the Shores ofGalilee teaching a new doctrineand a new way of life. He taughtLove, not Hate; he taught Peace,not War; he taught Good Will,not Anger, or Jealousy or Dis-cord. He revolutionized thethinking of men for all time tocome. Jesus, the Teacher; Phy-sician for the souls of men.

At this joyous and happy timewe celebrate His birthday. Ourhearts are filled with love; ourgenerous impulses come to thefore; we pause for a moment ofserious thought and give thanksto God for his great gift in send-ing His Messenger to His child-ren. Never has the world neededthe inspiration of Christ's teach-ings more than now. May eachindividual one of us find our livessweetened and made better be-cause of the fact that Jesus wasborn in Bethlehem of Judea.

A. D. B.--D. 0.

Dr. Becker's MinnesotaTrip

It was my pleasure the weekof December 2nd to make a four-day trip to Minnesota at whichtime I had the privilege of meet-ing with science groups in Carle-ton College Northfieid in St.Olaf's College, Northfield, and inGustavus Adolphus college at St.Peter. It was a genuine pleasureto meet with these studentgroups, for the most part madeup of students in biological work.On each occasion I showed thethree-reel research film on theSecond Lumbar Lesion which waswell received. It is an excellentpiece of work done in technicolorand tells a most convincing story.

I also had the privilege of ad-dressing high school groups inboth Northfield and St. Peter. I


The Des Moines Still College family wishes toextend its heartiest best wishes and SeasonsGreetings to each and every one of her alumni,to those in the'Osteopathic profession, and to ourmany friends may the coming New Year bringpeace on earth and good will to men.

Osteopathically Yours,J. Garth Anderson

Arthur D. BeckefRobert B. Bachman

Byron L. CashHugh Clark

Albert W. DennisMary E. Golden

Howard A. GraneyPaul E. Kimberly

Harry A. BarquistKenneth Dirlam

Byron E. LaycockEdward F. Leininger

Harry J. MarshallPaul Maloney

., Edwin Owen -.Ralph Powers

Katherine M. RobinsonCharles Stull

Joseph L. SchwartzJohn P. Schwartz

John B. SlhumakerJohn M. Woods

Richard Rodgers

CALENDAR

CHRISTMAS VACATION ........- .. December 20 to January 6GRADUATION 17........... .uREGISTRATION ................................. .......................January 1REGISTRATION ........................................................ January 18ROLL CALL .............................. ............................ January-- 20EASTER RECESS ................................ .April 11 to April 15GRADUATION ......................... ..-..................... May 23

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The January ClassOur plans for Christmas and

the Holiday Season have beenmuch interspersed with corre-spondence with prospective stu-dents for the class entering Jan-uary, 1941, There are manythousands of young men and wo-men with two years or more ofcollege work who are serinouslconsidering the problem of justhow they will make best use oftheir time, energy and talent.Osteopathy offers a real oppor-tunity to those among this large

^group to whom the work of phy-sician has an appeal. The publicis becoming increasingly awareof the high type of service of-fered by the osteopathic profes-sion.

There is need and demand formany more osteopathic physiciansthan are available. Osteopathystands unique among the profes-sions. Most of the professions areeither crowded or overcrowded.Won't you take a few minutes9time to make these thousands ofqualified young people acquaint-ed with what the great osteopath-ic profession has to offer tothem? While scholastic stand-ards are high and the profession-al course is exacting, a graduateosteopathic physician has oppor.tunities for service second tonone.- Des Moines Still College of Os-teopathy is amply prepared tooffer the best in osteopathic edu-.cation, with a faculty the largestand best in the history of the in-stitution, with extensive modemlaboratories with finest equip-ment, and with large and compre-hensive clinics, with a nationalreputation for excellence. We of-fer the opportunity to prepare fora career of high purpose and hu-manitarian service. It is worthcareful consideration by thosewho are looking for the highprivilege of joining those whohave much to give.

A. D. B., D. Oo :

COMMUNITY CHESTThe Polk :-County Osteopaths

this year more than doubled the1 number. -of contrib.utors to theCommunity Chest,: andtheir sub-scriptions were practically 1O00per cent over last year.

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N. O. I. C.A very Merry Christmas to all

and may the New Year exceedyour expectations.

The Council closes the year1940 with its best record. A com-plete listing of our membershipwill appear in Baird's Manual.The World Almanac, Banta'sGreek Exchange and The Frater-nity Month.

We have been invited to writean article for the FraternityMonth to appear in the Marchissue which will cover the activi-ties of the Council and its mem-bership. This is to be illustratedand is now in the process ofmake-up.

With these tour directory list-ings and the article, our osteo-pathic organizations will bebrought to the attention of ap-proximately 150,000 college stu-dents and Alumni.

Our sincere thanks to:Dr. Alvan E. Duerr of New

York City, editor of Baird's Man-ual.

Dr. George Banta, Jr., editor ofBanta's Greek Exchange.

Mr. L. G. Balfour, president ofthe National Interfraternity Con-ference.

Mr. L. F. Leland, editor of TheFraternity Month.

These men have been morethan kind and considerate andhave given our Council muchgood advice and encouragement.

1940 passes but 1941 invites usto continue and to improve. Todo so we must have the completecooperation of our membership inall things. Letters must be an-swered more promptly. Requestsfor information and other itemsmust be filled on time. Our stan-dards must meet or exceed thoseof other professional organiza-tions or our weaknesses will de-stroy us.

ALUMNI-The business ofmaintaining your chapter of yourorganization in your college is upto you. You must make a greatereffort to secure pledges for eachof our fraternities and sororities.

J. Paul Leonard, PresidentDetroit, Mich.

H. V. Halladay, Exc. Secy.a'i Las Cruces, N. Mex.

MarriagesTaylor-McKeeman

Paul Taylor of the junior class,was married to Miss Nadine Mc-Keeman on November 16. Thewedding took place at Bondurant,Iowa in the Bondurant Commun-ity Church. The brides brotherofficiated.

An Interesting CaseIt would be impossible to re-

port on all of the favorable casesthat go thru our clinic. Curesare the rule even under circum-stances and conditions that seemunsurmountable. We had the op-portunity to observe the treat-ment and progress of one ofthose unusual cases during thepast year, the case beingtreated in the clinic by one! ofour recent graduates. VaricolseVeins are usually thot of in thecateagory of therapy outside therealm of osteopathic manipula-tive treatment. Here is a casethat had been thru the mill.Every known method of treat-ment had been used except man-ipulation only and the end re-sults prove that specific osteo-pathic manipulative treatmentwill normalize the circulationeven when handicapped by prev-ious failures in treatment ofother typels. We are not report-ing this case with a lot of tech-nical data but writing it moreas it was dictated by the attend-ing student physician and thepatient.

Jack S-- member of theChicago White Sox baseball teamof 20 years ago came into theclinic barely able to walk andshowing a pair of lower extremi-ties that looked like they wouldbe better off than on. Varicosi-ties profuse and with markedswelling of the feet. Stiffness atthe joints and badly everted in-tertarsal articulations. Historydated back to injuries receivedin playing baseball with gradualprogression to the point of rup-ture of the superficial veins oc-casionally and he had beenwarned of the danger of embolus,and gangrene. Feeling that hehad nothing to lose and perhapssomething to gain he agreed totake osteopathic treatment as anexperiment.

Manipulative treatment wasapplied to the feet to bring backthe tone to muscles and spongerubber pads were inserted in theshoes to readjust the weightbearing. Special attention was


EDITORS NOTEDue to the Extra Christmas

feature of the Log Book, theomission of the fraternity newswas necessitated. From each ofthe fraternities and sorority andwe extend a very Merry Christ-mas to each one of the organiza-tions and to their alumni.

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DESERT-ATIONSBy H. V. H.

This past month I have beenlooking over some osteopathicbooks that have not been giventhe attention they deserve. UntilI counted, not long ago, I did notrealize that I had in my librarythirty-five books written by mem-bers of our profession. Like niostof you, I have bought these booksand put them on the shelf withthe idea of reading them later.True, I have scanned thru themsome and at times referred to theindex for some item that wasneeded at the moment. But--like the majority of you I havenot read them as attentively asI should.

We constantly hear the call formore osteopathic literature. 1quite often get letters asking wnywe do not have a book on theosteopathic care of Athletes. Theanswer was in a letter I receivedjust last week from the editor ofone of our finest osteopathicbooks. He stated that his newedition was being held ap becauseof lack of support within the pro-fession. Having written a booka number of years ago I can cer-tainly agree with him. The per-centage of our profession thatwill buy an osteopathic bookwritten by a member of the pro-fession is too small to make itpay.

I prize very nigniy my collec-tion of osteopathic books. Theyrepresent many hours of real la-bor in writing and assembling, re-writing and arranging. Many ofthese books are out of print andcannot be bought at any price.The authors of some have died.They were leaders in osteopathicthot and we should feel fortunatethat they did record their ideasin osteopathic texts before thesesame principles were approved bythose outside our profession.

It is restful and refreshing topick up one of these osteopathictexts and to spend an eveningwith it. You will not agree withevery statement of the authorand perhaps he did not intendthat you should. A major ideain the publication of any text isto incite his reader to think.

With another year just aheadit seems to me that we shouldplan to an hour a day reviewingour own science. Our Journalof the A. O. A. contains the finestselection of current osteopathicliterature that if offered to theprofession. We have other pub-lications that belong on the mustlist. We should go back overthe books on our own shelves andopen them. If you stop and med-itate a moment you will certainlyrealize that osteopathy has reallyadvanced at rapid strides since itsinitiation of colleges less thanfifty years ago.

Every active osteopathic phy-sician has contributed to the suc-cess of our science but only a fewhave been bold enough to committhemselves in writing.

The Accessory FoodFactors

By John B. ShumakerCarbohydrates, lipids, and pro-

teins have long been recognizedas the principle classes of food-stuffs. About fifty years ago,however, Eijkmann discoveredthat there was at least one othersubstance which was vital to theanimal welfare, absence of whichin the diet caused the diseaseknown as beri beri or polyneuritis.'ihis factor today is well knownto us as vitamin B1 or thiamin.

Probably fifty thousand dollarsor more had several lifetimes ofwork have been devoted to thestudy of this substance. Todaythe cost per gram of thiamin isabout sixty-five cents as -om-pared to sixty-five dollars olfytwo years ago.

No less dramatic are the dis-coveries of the other members ofthis accessory group and the in-vestigations of the mineral groupof elements which are so neces-sary to normal functioning of thecells. At least nine members ofthe vitamin accessory group arenow well known and others areon the verge of discovery. Thevitamins are classified accordingto their solubility in fat and inwater.

The fat soluble group includesat the present time the followingmembers: Vitamin A and its par-ent substance, carotene; VitaminD (D2) or calciferol and othernemrners o0 tne sterol tamily;

Vitamin E or alpha tocopherol,the antisterility vitamin; VitaminK (K1) (2-methyl-3-phytyl-1, 4-naphthoquinone) and its synthe-tic associate, 2-methyl nahphtho-quinone, which are antihemorrha-gic factors. I

The water Soluble group in-cludes: The vitamin B complexfrom which have been isolated:Vitamin B1 or thiamin; VitaminG (G2) or riboflavin; Nicotinicacid; Vitamin B6 or pyridoxinehydrochloride or (H) B3, B4, B5,whose characters have not beenclearly defined; Filtrate factor,or pantothenic acid.

1. Vitamin C or ascorbic acidformerly known as cevitamicacid.

3. Vitamin P or citroin in lem-on juice not yet isolated.

4. Vitamin M which may bepart of the B complex and maybe preventive for bacillary dysen-tery.

5. Choline which may possiblyact in an auxiliary capacity withother vitamins.

6. Grass juice factor concerningwhich little is known.

7. Vitamins L1 and L2, whichmay possibly exist in the B com-plex. Evidence points to its exist-ence in brewers yeast.

There is increasing evidence ofthe existence of vitamins otherthan those mentioned above.

Until recent times the units hasbeen determined by physiologicalmethods and is based on mini-mum daily amounts necessary forrecovery from a deficiency of thevitamin in the diet. As methods


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Osteopathic TherapeuticsREGION BELOW THE

DIAPHRAM

(Number 23 in Series)Chronic Constipation

(Continued)In considering treatment for

habitual constipation due to func-tional causes (approximately 85per cent of cases) it would firstbe necessary to determine whe-ther the case is one of true con-stipation or if it is a case ofdyschezia. True constipation ofthe functional type is usually dueto osteopathic lesions of the lowerdorsal and upper lumbar spine, tolack of proper food intake, tolack of fluids, to insufficient exer-cise, or to loss of tone in theabdominal muscles.

The treatment more or lesssuggests itself. Correction ofspinal lesions is of primary im-portance. Postural stresses whichmay factor these lesions must bediscovered and corrected. Lesionsof the lower ribs may be alsopresent and are important. Theselower ribs if in lesion, are usuallyfound depressed and held downby contractures of the quadratuslumborum muscles.

Food should contain a liberalamount of roughage. Vegetableswith fibre such as cabbage, cel-ery, lettuce, etc., furnish softroughage, while bran, wholewheat, figs, etc., furnish sharproughage. Cases, with a spasticcolon should use no sharp rough-age. Reasonable bulk is necessaryfor normal bowel activity. Theuse of condiments should be veryconservative.

The normal well adult shouldhave five full tumblers of watereach day besides the fluids takenwith meals. Many people do notdrink more than that much aweek. Constipated individualsshould have twice as much, ormore.

Exercise to build tone in ab-dominal muscles is important.Setting up exercises, vigorouswalking, bowling, golf, horsebackriding, are all good methods. Theabdominal muscles may be atonicdue to spinal lesions and theselesions may be higher in the spine(6th to 12th dorsal).

Dyschezia, it will be remem-bered, is inability to evacuate orto adequately evacuate the fecalmass present in the rectum andpelvic colon. It is not a trueconstipation, although usually re-ferred to as constipation. It iscommonly caused by lesions of

the pelvic bones associated withsacrococcygeal lesion. These le-sions must be normalized. Dys-chezia may be due to loss of theperineal body during labor. (Notincluded in organic causes inprevious article). An importantcausative factor is lack of regu-larity in going to stool. All vitalfunctions tend to be cyclic andone should cooperate. Routine isof greatest possible helpfulness.

Here is a suggested good rou-tine. On arising, wash teeth,slowly drink two glasses of coolwater, do some bending exercises,bathe, dress, eat breakfast and goimmediately to stool every dayfor 365 days each year. In thesecases of dyschezia lit isnecessary and wise to dilate theanal sphincter usually foundspastic and contractured. It maybe done by gradual digital dila-tion and commonly requires sixto twelve treatments with three-day intervals between treatments.Sacrococcygeal lesions may becorrected during these treat-ments. Associated hemorrhoids,fissures; and inflamed crypts ifpresent should receive attentionas may be indicated.

I have had numbers of cases ofdyschezia of ten to twenty years'standing entirely relieved by os-teopathic treatment and dilationof contractured sphincter ani. Itis my considered judgment thatmore han half of all cases of so-called constitpation is of thistype. Many of these people usephysics and laxatives. Why up-set twenty-five feet of bowels ina vain attempt to correct a faultin the last one inch of the tract?I would not go so far as to saythat a physic is never indicated,but they frequently leave condi-tions worse than they were prev-iously.

Enemata of various sorts maybe used as a temporary expedi-ent, but remember that the bowelwas intended to work withoutsuch a crutch. If an enema isused it should be non-irritatingand may be prescribed either as acleansing enema or an evacuat-ing enema.

What about mineral oil? It isrelatively harmless and is of helpin cases of true constipationduring the time required for in-stitution of corrective treatment.Agar agar may be added for bulkif desired.

Where the cause of either trueconstipation or dyschezia is or-ganic, treatment should be direct-ed according to conditions pres-ent. Surgery may be indicated.Where the perineal body has beendestroyed with the possible for-mation of a rectocele in associa-tion, it is to be restored by peri-neorrhaphy.

A. D. B., D. 0.

in 1540, during the reign ofHenry VIII, a law was passedin England allowing "barbersand surgeons" the bodies oftour executed criminals a yearfor dissection purposes.

Pursuit for a Reason(Continued From Last Issue)

Lengthening of the nerve cellproduces polarity or the conduc-tion of an impulse in one direc-tion. As the body increased insize and complexity the cells lostcontact relationship and the as-sociation became one of synapse.The rapid diffusion of the impulsewas lost as the evolutionary planedeveloped higher than the net-work structure of nerve tissue inthe coelenterate; but a morespecific transmission of impulsesthat was directional was gainedby the elongation and the rate ofconduction was also increasedgreatly. The newly-gained syn-apse serves us as a spark gap orgateway that is directional andgoverns the polarity of conduc-tion in nerve cells.

Strychnine does not influencethe function of the coelenteratefor they have no synapses in thenerve network. The Echinodermshave both nerve net and synapticrelations also, and are conse-quently somewhat affected bysubstances that lower the thres-hold of resistance at the synap-ses. The Crustacea and Mol-luscs have a greater proponder-ance of synapses in the nervoussystem and are markedly affectedby strychnine which lowers syn-aptic resistance and facilitatesresponse to any stimulation ofexogenous or endogenous origin.

In mammals under the influ-ence of Strychnine the reflex re-spone to any stimulation is vio-lent and many times fatal. Inall higher forms of nervous sys-trem development, the system re-sponds to stimuli of endogenousas well as of exogenous originand consequently affects internalor visceral, as well as external orsomatic adjustment.

The sponge contains no nervenet or receptors. The osculaopen and close upon stimulationof an effector that acts by directstimulation.

The earthworm represents agreater degree of development, amore flexible existence that isless dependent on the immediateenvironment and the nervoussystem is characterized by seg-mentation and centralization.There is a pair of centrally andcephalically-placed ganglia thatare situated posteriorly to thebuccal cavity and a row of neu-trally-placed ganglia bound to-gether by a nerve cord.

There is one ganglionic seg-ment in the earthworm for eachbody segment. From each gang-lion three pairs of nerves eman-

ate and pass to the- skin, muscle,and digestive tube.

Impulses may pass through theneuropile to several differentpathways and may spread pro-gresively from segment to seg-ment by associational fibers. Theimpulses pass the neuropilethrough fairly well restrictedpathways and do not tend, unlesssynaptic resistance is lowered bystrychnine, etc., to spread toother reflex pathways.

The primary sensory cells andganglia are situated, as in thevertebrate, outside of the greymatter of the central nervoussystem. The vertebrate hasmuch in common with the earth-worm as well as the coelenterate.

One of the first vertebrates,the Amphioxus, has a dorsally-placed neural tube with segment-al nerves. At the anterior orcephalic end the ganglionic en-largement is situated that in thehigher vertebrates becomes thebrain. That ganglionic enlarge-ment in the amphioxus is quiteunpronounced because he had de-veloped little use for a brain, asyet being parasitic and nonpelag-ic. The amphioxus differs fromthe earthworm in that the gang-lionated cord and tube is dorsallypla-ced instead of anterior to thepharynx and digestive tube. Me-tamerism is present in the wormand all vertebrata, including thehuman, exemplified by one me-tarnmere and two nerves, one pass-ing to the dermatome, to myo-tome; and to the viscera via veg-etative fibers.

We might continue almost in-definitely to demonstrate the al-teration due to evolutionarychanges in protoplasm, but in thiscursory scanning we can deter-mine that the nervous system andvegetative portion of the nervoussystem of man certainly repre-sents change and adaptation, anda greater degree of independencefrom the environment. Our twonervous systems are the presentand product of an inexorable andlong continued process of evolu-tion that began with the purelychemical aspect of the ameba andthe paramoecia, and thence to thesensory mechanism of the sea-anemone and the purely motormechanism of the sponge, then tothe Earthworm, to the Amphioxusand the progressively complexforms of vertebrate life.

It is upon this basis that wewill visualize the embryologicalderivation and distribution of thevegetative portion of the verte-brate nervous system.

B. E. L., D. 0.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

"This learned I from the shadow of a tree,That to and fro did sway against a wall,

Our shadow selves, our influence, may fallWhere we ourselves can never be."

-Anna E. Hamilton.Bruce S. Wright.

N EXT CLASS ENTERS JANUARY 20

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Legislative CommitteeThe Legislative Committee met

in Des Moines on Sunday, No-vember 24. The entire day wasdevoted to a consideration of themany problems which will facethe profession during the comingsession of the legislature and spe-cific plans were adopted pertain-ing thereto.

Dr. S. H. Klein, Chairman ofthe Committee, is now busily en-gaged in carrying out the instruc-tions and plans of the committee.Much important work must bedone before the legislature con-venes. -

The following are members ofthe Legislative Committee: Dr. S.H. Klein, Chairman; Dr. N. A.Cunningham, Secretary; Dr. J. P.Schwartz, Dr. D. E. Hannan andDr. R. P. Westfall.


Dr. Paul 0. French, Chairmanof the Industrial and Institution-al Service Committee, has justsuccessfully handled another com-pensation claim for a member ofthe Society. The member hasbeen paid "in full" as per his or-iginal statement for services ren-dered.

Members of the Society neednot be imposed upon by insurancecompanies writing compensationpolicies. Where claims are de-nied in full, or in part, pleasenotify the Society without delayand all possible assistance will berendered to you.

Board of TrusteesThe Board of Trustees of the

State Society met in Des Moines,Sunday, December 8, 1940. Thefollowing members were present:Dr. Holcomb Jordan, Dr. S. H.Klein, Dr. Mary Golden, Dr.Beryl Elliott, Dr. W. S. Edmund,Dr. H. D. Wright, Dr. J. J. Hen-derson, Dr. R. B. Gilmour andDwight S. James.

All problems now confrontingthe profession were consideredand appropriate action taken, in-cluding official approval of theplans of the legislative committeeand the work which it is under-taking.

Radio CommitteeRock Island and Davenport os-

teopathic physicians are nowmaking arrangements for publicservice broadcasts over radio sta-tion WHBF, at Rock Island.

Dr. George C. Boston is hand-ling this work for the Davenportosteopathic physicians, under thedirection of Dr. 0. Edwin Owen,Chairman of the Public ServiceRadio Committee of the Society.

Veterans CommitteeThe annual Rehabilitation Con-

ference of the American Legionwill be held in Washington, D. C.,the latter part of January. Theresolution urging that the Vet-eran's Administration make avail-

conference, according to advicerecently received from Dr. H.Willard Brown, Chairman of theCommittee on Veterans Affairs ofthe American Osteopathic Associ-ation.

Dr. H. D. Wright, Chairman ofthe Veterans Committee of thisSociety, is now engaged in at-tempting to create favorable sup-port of the resolution on the partof the Iowa members of the na-tional Rehabilitation Committee.

Applications for MembershipEarnest E. Light, Ellsworth.H. L. Cloyed, Blakesburg.Marion R. Hunt, Greene.

Dwight S. James,Sec.-Treas.

Student Council

With the election of new of-ficers for the year, the StudentCouncil has shown a genuine in-terest in constructive activitiesin and for the college. At themeeting of November 14th Presi-dent Tom Hewetson appointed acommittee of three, Gehman,Johnston, and Adams, to meetwith Dr. Becker in the interestof tfha Prirqvo .Romhlrv nrncomovVI, ..- -1 Luaty CtrOOu-ll Jly pu ,- CAll3b.

It was felt by the Council thatthe general assemblies are ofgreat importance and the Councilis ambitious that the programsshall be both entertaining and in-structive. Plans are underwayfor a special Christmas programon the last day of school pre-ceding the holiday vacation.

A committee of three, Johnson,Waterbury and Woods, has alsobeen appointed to consider waysand means of improving theparking facilities for students whodrive cars. It has been decidedto thoroughly clear the parkinglot available and to mark outparking spaces so that the great-est possible amount of utility maybe secured. This is a fine activ-ity and with the cooperation ofstudents who drive cars will re-sult in increased convenience foreach.

-Adams, Sec.-Treas.

Births

An eight pound boy, RobertBadger, Jr., was born to Dr. andMrs. R. J. H. Badger of Monte-zuma, Iowa on October 10, 1940.

A daughter, Sarah Cathrine,was born to Dr. and Mrs. Chas.U. Gnau of Fort Myers, Floridaon November 5, 1940.

A baby daughter, KathrineLouise, was born to Dr. and Mrs.Paul Maloney, November 10, 1940,Des Moines, Iowa.

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able the benefits of osteopathic fortunes - great minds risetherapy will be considered at that above them.

An Interesting Case(Continued From Page Two)

given to the circulation thru thePopliteal space breaking up ad-hesions found there and re:stor-ing much of the motion to theknee. The circulation was fol-lowed up the thigh thru the Ad-ductor canal and into the Fe-moral Triangle where the tissuewas stretched and lifted beneaththe Inguinal ligament. Lesionisin the Lumbar and lower Thor-acic regions were corrected andmusculature adjacent thoroly re-laxed. This patient was treatedthree times a week for twomonths and showed such re-markable improvement that thetreatments were cut to one aweek. In six months time thecase had cleared so that it wasdismissed as cured and the pa-tient believed that a miracle hadbeen performed on him.

This case was certainly one inwhich the formation of scar tis-sue in the Popliteal space and inthe Femoral Triangle was themajor damming influence on thereturn blood. His occupation oftwenty years ago as a profession-al ball player had resulted innumerous injuries to his kneesand other joints of the lowerextremities. Properly appliedosteopathic manipulative treat-m n tn -lfill 1 -huma I 1" r %Il A htalatc:!

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masses and will insure a freerreturn of the blood. This caseencouraged the student so thathe took on two other cases notas seriouis and with excellent re-sullt.s nn nf thPc! eascs Ih;aqrlbeen operated upon by a nation-ally known specialist and the op-eration a complete failure. Ineach of these cases the circula-tion was restored, the sorenessand pain disappeared and the ex-tremities became comfortable forthe first time in many years.

This student has graduated.He is now serving an internshipin a hospital where, he reports,he is having an opportunity toshow what osteopathy can do.

DR. SIMMONS IN WITHDR. WRIGHT

Dr. Wilson H. Simmons, formerstudent of the Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy, is now as-sociated with Dr. Russel M.Wright in the Sin-O-Vac Clinicand the Highland Park Osteo-pathic Clinic, in Highland Park,Michigan.

Following Graduation from theDes Moines Still College of Os-teopathy, Dr. Simmons served hisinternship in the Fenner Hospital,at North Platte, Nebraska.

The Accessory FoodFactors

(Continued from Page Two)for identification have improvedand methods for synthetic manu-facture have developed, the unithas become a weight unit such asthe milligram (vitamins B1 andC); and- the microgram (gamma)which is one millionth of a gram(vitamin A).

The study of vitamin malnutri-tion is rapidly assuming the sta-tus of vitamin therapy. Massivedosage of vitamin D is employedfor treatment of certain arthri-tic conditions, vitamin K is ad-ministered as an antihemorrhagicin preoperative, postoperative,and obstructive jaundice caseswhere a predisposition to hemor-rhage exists; vitamins A and Cfind their uses in eye and mouthtreatments and general skin con-ditions; vitamin BI may be pre-scribed as an appetite stimulant,treatment for nervous disorders,and metabolic disorders.

The vitamins possess the re-markable property of being rela-tively non-toxic and may be self-administered with little danger ofoverdosage. Their value as foodaccessories is unquestioned asshown by the fact that some ofthem are being added to manu-factured foods such as corn flakes,bread and milk products. Vitamindeficiency in our foods is beingadjusted for our benefit in mod-ern manufacturing methods.

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(Continued from Page One)want at this time to acknowledgewith thanks the many courtesiesof Dr. and Mrs. Robert Clark ofNorthfield and Dr anand Mrs. KarlBurch of St. Peter.

It was a further privilege tomeet with the Minneapolis Os-teopathic Clinic on Wednesdayevening where I had the privilegeof talking to a fine group, withvisitors from St. Paul and othernearby points. This occasion wasrendered even more happy dueto the fact that the MinneapolisOsteopathic Clinic was honoringthe 90th birthday which occurredon November 25th of one of itsvalued members-Dr. Dwight J.Kenney. It was indeed an in-spiration to have the joy againof associating with Dr. Kenneywho is in active practice in his91st year. It was most gratify-ing to find that he was mentallyas keen and alert as many men40 years his junior. While some-what bowed with the years, heis remarkably well and capablephysically. He was showeredwith a number of gifts and pre-sented with a large, beautifulbirthday cake with 90 burningcandles. It was an occasion notsoon to be forgotten. The un-animous wish of all present wasthat Dr. Kenney would see manyhappy returns of the day. TheMinneapolis Society is justlyproud of the honor of having asone of its group the oldest livingactive osteopathic physician.

A. D. B., D. 0.

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