631 IN THE JOURNALISTIC REALM Bind Your Covers.-When having your HERALDS bound for the year, instruct your binder to preserve the first cover page of each issue, and group them together either in front or back of the volume, thus preserving the valuable portraits which appear every month. Pediatrics. The first number of this new candidate for professional favor lays on our table, a welcome semi-monthly visitor. As its name implies, it will confine its attention chiefly to children. The contents bear a good promise of the future which, we trust, will prove as rosy in years to come as at the present time. A Good Move.-A new system has been inaugurated in the surgical clinic of some medical schools. Seniors are divided into sets of five, who in turn take charge of the clinic, write the histories, exhibit and explain the cases to the class, giving diagnosis and treatment, subject to the criticism of the class and professor. Each student is marked on his work which together with the final examination determines his stand.-Atlanta Medical Weekly. Arena. The December issue is more than interesting, as it ought to be. It grows from year to year and month to month, like a inverted pyramid. It contains so many pages that four volumes a year are required to make the bound volume convenient to handle. Take the December issue as a fair sample of the work. Besides-strange that it can be done-the subscription price has been reduced from five to three dollars per annum, so that one who reads current literature is left without excuse. A Rare Rhetorical Rhapsody. The following rhetorical night-blooming Cereus effloresced in the botanical garden of our much esteemed and prosperous contemporary, the MEDICAL HERALD last month: "THE ST. LOUIS CLINIQUE.-A vicisitudinal journal of no little merit, has sprung into its sweet Summers time, whose genial warmth one feels in his facial lines, and whose joyous good nature and tender spirit sparkles like a spar-grot before the light of an incandescent lamp. Summers, such as are liable in Missouri, always give beat, light, and with these a rich harvest of fruits and flowers. May no clouds ever exclude the light, but only that which softens the heat with its shade, and lifts the mind to the contemplation of its brilliant light." One of our colleagues at our elbow suggests that "Now is the winter of our discontent, Made glorious Summers," By this sun of Medical Heraldry—— "which," as Mrs. Gamp says to Mrs. Harris-May she ever shine ez bright,'"Dr. SUMMERS, in November Clinique. Fakir Journalism.-A certain out-lawed Iowa medical journal, removed to Missouri recently, and immediately began a crusade against the colleges, medical journals and even undertook to reform the doctors of the State. Its scorching editorials received a fitting rebuke at the recent meeting of the Tri-State Medical Society at Des Moines, when the Iowa profession refused to attend a meeting where this journal was represented. Possessed of that peculiar disposition, however, which cannot recognize a snub, the editor continues his tirade against "Fakir Journalism" as he terms all efforts save his own. The good old rule, applies in this instance, however, and proves again that it pays to watch the very man who cries the louder "stop, thief!" In a late issue of this journal is published a list of "new subscribers," nine-tenths of whom are "complimentaries," "associate editors," or students in the college in which the editor lectures. Nothing is said concerning the fact that the few subscribers this journal had in Iowa have ordered it stopped. "Fakir Journalism," indeed! 632 Consult the Index to Vol. XIV, in another part of THE HERALD, and then ask yourself if you have had $2.00 worth of literature the past year. If you decide in the affirmative, favor us with a renewal. See premium offers. The Sanitarian, a monthly journal, devoted to sanitation, published by the American News Company, New York, is full of reading relating to sanitary matters, and therefore is of interest not only to the physician but to the public who read and try to keep abreast of the time in all that pertains to health. Say! Does This Mean You? Every periodical now and then gets one of its copies back with "refused" marked on the cover. We think Bill Nye was about right when he said: "A man may ride on the back coach of a railroad train to save interest on his money till the conductor gets around, or stop his watch at night to save wear and tear, or leave his 'i' or 't' without a dot or cross to save ink, or pasture his mothers grave to save corn, but a man of this sort is a gentleman compared to the fellow that will take a paper two or three years, and when asked to pay for it puts it back in the office and has it marked refused."" The above is to whom it may concern, or may be likely to concern at any time.-Atlanta Med. and Surg. Journal. Add to the list the doctor who treats with "silent contempt" the subscription bill sent him. St. Nicholas in 1896.-For almost a quarter of a century-for twenty-two years to be exact-St. Nicholas Magazine has been bearing its welcome messages each month to the young people of the land. It began existence in 1873, consolidating with it in its early years all of the leading children's periodicals of that day,"The Little Corporal," "Children's Hour," "The School-Day Magazine," and "Our Young Folks" among them. The last children's magazine to be merged in St. Nicholas was "Wide Awake," which was purchased and consolidated with it only a few years ago. It has been fortunate in securing contributions for its pages from the leading writers and artists of the language, while it has given to its readers many works that have become imperishable classics in juvenile literature. St. Nicholas has had for many years a large circulation in Europe, and it is said to be read by many royal children. When the children of the Prince of Wales' family were young the Prince took six for his household, and the present Crown Prince of Italy grew up a constant reader of St. Nicholas. The magazine is a help to those who have the care and up-bringing of children, in that it is full of brightness and interest and tends to cultivate high aspirations, without being "preachy" and prosy and lugging in too apparent moralizing. Its readers are always loyal to it, and they will be glad to learn what has been provided for their delectation during the coming year. The leading feature will be a delightful series written to young people from Samoa by Robert Louis Stevenson. These describes the picturesque life of the lamented romancer in his island home, and give interesting portraits of his native retainers. Rudyard Kipling, whose first Jungle Stories appeared in St. Nicholas, will write for it in 1896, and James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier poet, will contribute a delightful poem, "The Dream March of the Children," to the Christmas number. The serial stories represent several favorites. "The Swordmaker's Son" is a story of boy-life in Palestine at the time of the founding of Christianity. It is written by W. O. Stoddard, whose careful study of the history and whose travels over the scenes of the story have enabled him to present vividly the local coloring. "The Prize Cup" is one of J. T. Trowbridge's best stories. Albert Stearns, whose "Chris and the Wonderful Lamp" was one of the great successes of the past year, has written another that promises much. In Sinbad, Smith & Co. he has again gone to the "Arabian Nights" for inspiration. An American boy enters into partnership with the greatest of sea-faring adventurers, Sinbad, and the fun and the complications that this brings about can be imagined. These are but a few of the features. During the coming year $1,000 will be given in prizes. Full particulars concerning it will be be found in the November number. 633 ITEMS OF INTEREST. A Liberal Offer to Physicians.-The attention of our readers is called to the handsome lithograph insert, in this number, of the Theo. Metcalf Co., and all are urged to take advantage of same. Do Doctors Have Babies?-It sometimes happens-and when it does nothing but the best is good enough for that baby. Every thing from baby-powder to infants'-food must be the best; and the doctor knows very well that it is of vital importance to have the best nursing-bottle,-too-would that every mother knew it also. The best nurser is "The Best" Nurser-called "The Best," is the best. It is a most ingenious yet simple contrivance. It has been adopted in all state institutious in France and is strongly endorsed by many hospitals and physicians of repute in America. A glance at the advertisement on another page will show why every baby ought to have the best there is of everything. Recommend this Nurse if you think it worthy. "Castor Oil for the After-Burths."-An Oregon midwife writes from Highland, as follows: (Med. Sentinel.) Dr. CARL-KIND SIR: As I put in a bill to the Senate in Salem for us women that understands the business of midwifes for the right to practice in the country Mr Browell said he could do nothing for it by all his labor I understand that you are one off the medical examiners. Mr Brownell said he would see you and what could be done for us please be kind enough to let me know after the board has meet if that is any thing will be to help for lawful right for us women. In regards to the medicine I use is tansy tea and some time Ergot and some times castor oil for the after-burths I use sometimes sweet almonds oil and Ergot the Almons oil I use for to bade out side I write you this to let you know what way I treat the ladys and some time I use the family syerings this is all the instruments I use. I kindly beg of you to be kind enough to let me know after the board has meet. Yours respectfully Neuralgia. Dujardin-Beaumetz (Rev. Intern. de Med. et de Chir. Pract.) recommends the employment of antipyretics which are at the same time analgesic. Phenacetine may be given in doses of to 1 gram. (gr. viiss-xv) in two to three powders in twenty-four hours. In migraine, antipyrine is to be preferred; in lighting-like pains, pains from pressure and pains from dental origin, give acetanilide. In essential neuralgia, exalgine is preferable. Phenacetine is of greatest service in the painful affection of neurasthenic and neuropathic subjects. Antipyrine may be administered in doses of 1 to 4 grams (grs. xv-3 j) in twenty-four hours, either in powder or in a grog. The fulgurant pains of tabes are best controlled by acetanilide. Give 1 grams (grs. xxiiss) in three powders during the twenty-four hours. Unguentum Caseini.-In the June number of the St. Louis Medical and Surgical Journal is a contribution from Dr. P. G. Unna, the great German dermatologist, describing his new ointment base, unguentum caseini, and the uses to which it is adapted. The author says that a year of experimental use of his new casein base has convinced him that it will replace and supersede the fatty ointments in the treatment of all skin diseases except the inveterate, diffused, or universal eczemas, psoriatides. and other chronic herpetic affections, and even in these severest forms of skin diseases it will supplant, in time, the ungents. The new base is prepared as follows: 634 Your Sister or somebody's else's sister would appreciate the Ladies' Home Journal, or Munsey's Magazine, for a year. We furnish either, clubbed with THE MEDICAL HERALD for $2.50,or all three for $3.50. It Requires But a Moment's Time to say "I noticed your offer in THE MEDICAL HERALD," and by so doing you will confer a favor on both ourselves and the advertiser, who is anxious to know where to credit the inquiry or order. Frequently one of our subscribers in Wisconsin or Ohio will send in an order, and neglect to mention us, and the consequence is, some other fellow gets the credit, because the advertiser would naturally favor the medium nearest the home of the inquirer. The Use of the Bicycle.-M. Lucas-Championniere (N. Y. Med. Journal) presents the question from a hygienic point of view. The bicycle, he said, had been condemned as a means of exercise for women, and had been thoughtlessly compared to a sewing-machine, to which it was not at all analogous. It had been said to cause deformity, but this accusation showed a want of reflection and a profound ignorance of anatomy and of physiology. In reality, all the muscles came into play in order to propel the machine and to keep one's equilibrium: consequently the vertebral muscle could not but increase in size and in power. The first action of the bicycle was to develop the muscles, not only those of the legs, as was commonly believed, but all the muscles of the body, and in this exercise M. Championniere thought we had the most perfect method for muscular development. Its action on the general health was also evident. The manifestations of nutrition were profoundly modified; an examination of the urine has shown this. The increase of the proportion of urea had indicated a greater waste. The influence on the heart was also very evident, and any excess in this exercise was prejudicial. One of the most valuable advantages of this form of exercise, however, was that it put the heart in good condition of resistance. With regard to the benefit to the lungs, it might be said that the good results were almost immediate, if care was taken to avoid the chill which was apt to follow any prolonged exercise. M. Marcel Brand thought that this form of exercise was the best that could be employed in the treatment of the vicious habits of adolescence, and he cited several cases in which recovery had been obtained when all other treatment had failed. The majority of affections dependent on the diminution of nutrition were favorably improved by the motion of the treadle. With regard to neuropathies, he said, the most favorable results had been obtained after a moderate use of the bicycle, and certain tabetics had derived much benefit from its use. M. Bouloumie presented the subject from a therapeutic point of view. He stated that he had recommended the bicycle to several gouty persons who, after using it, had not suffered so much with stiffness in the knees and in the tibiotarsal articulations, which had become much stronger and more flexible. The general condition also had been benefited. In persons suffering with subacute nephritic colic from uric-acid gravel, and presenting frequent and continual pains in the kidneys, without renal inflammation, the exercise seemed to facilitate the passage and expulsion of the calculus and to diminish the pains. In such cases the patient must be warned against excessive exercise, as any fatigue was extremely harmful. For persons affected with urinary and digestive disorders, principally liver troubles, an upright attitude in the saddle, with the body resting squarely upon the ischia, was absolutely indispensable. In this way all parts of the body would contribute to the maintenance of the equilibrium, the abdominal organs were not compressed, the action of the diaphragm was not hindered, and the circulation was not impeded at any point. This exercise, on the whole, said M. Bouloumie, was one which favored the development of the muscles and regulated the principal functions, and it could be recommended from a physiological, hygienic and therapeutic point of view, subject to these conditions: 1. A good position in the saddle. 2. A proper saddle. 3. A moderate rate of speed. TH AMUSEMENTS IN ST. JOSEPH. THE HE CRAWFORD THEATER-Fifth and Jule streets-First-class attractions at popular prices. Seats reserved four days in advance. FRANK F. HARL, manager. THE NEW TOOTLE THEATRE-Finest House in the West.-TOOTLE ESTATE, Proprietors. Fifth and Francis Streets. Do not fail to visit the Tootle Theatre. Seats reserved by mail or telephone. The Annuals of Surgery ($5) and THE MEDICAL HERALD ($2) both for $5.50 per annum. Address all orders to this office. Wanted. Situation as clerk by a Physician; ten years experience. Registered in Missouri. Address A. C. MAJOR, Kearney, Mo. Wanted. 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Doctor.-Advice given in difficult medical cases, by an old physician, who has had more than ordinary success in the treatment of diseases. Write him a statement of the case that puzzles you. Inclose $2.00, fee for consultation. By return mail you will get his opinion, and the plan of treatment he prescribes. Address, ELI G. JONES, M. D. Ph. D., 84 Fair St., Paterson, N. J. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract (Eucalyptol).-In the article treating on inhalations of eucalyptus in cases of diphtheritis (Berlin Klin. Wochenschrift, 1876, No. 21) by Prof. Dr. Mosler, Director of the Medical clinic of the University at Griefswald, it is stated: "The oleum eucalypti folies, I employed in my tests, I received through Holzle & Chelius, Frankfort-on-the-Main; it must not be mistaken for the more frequently offered oleum eucalypti australe which is obtained from the wood of the eucalyptus trees. This latter oil is used commonly for mechanical purposes and has a far cheaper price; it is, however, no longer applied by me as an internal medicament." We certify that the oleum eucalypti folies named in the Berlin Klin Wochenscrift, 1879, No. 21, and there mentioned to have been procured from us, was the product of Messrs. Sander & Sons, Sandhurst, Australia. Holzle & Chelius, Frankfort-on-the-Main, Agents. |