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In order that discussion might be free and frank it was proposed that no reporters should be present at the meetings, every member being left at liberty to publish his communication as and when he pleased. The "British Journal of Surgery" was selected as the official organ of the association.

STOCK VACCINES OR AUTOVACCINES IN THE TREATMENT OF FURUNCULOSIS

A Maute, in La Presse Medicale for January 24, 1920, reviews the question of the advantages of autovaccines and stock vaccines in the treatment of furunculosis and believes that the advantage is with stock vaccines. Maute believes that the vaccine treatment is the proper treatment for this disease, which is really the most important question, but insists that the action of a vaccine is not due entirely to a specific antibody formed, but rather to the defensive reaction of foreign proteins and that stock vaccines more fully serve this purpose.

NEW EDITOR NEBRASKA STATE MEDICAL JOURNAL

F. A. Long, M.D., F.A.C.S., of Madison, Nebraska, has been elected editor of that excellent state journal. Dr. Long has been chairman of the committee on publication since the establishment of the state journal in 1916 and also chairman of the committee appointed to consider the plan of a state-owned journal. This experience has prepared Dr. Long to take up the work left by the lamented Dr. Aiken, the first editor.

THE SUPREME TEST

Manufacturers throughout the country are confronted with the most dangerous situation of this generation.

It is more than a crisis. It is a drive for the jugular vein of many leading industries. If this characterization is regarded as sensational, let any business man examine the so-called Volstead "antibeer" bill known in the official records of the House of Representatives at Washington as H. R. 6,752.

The average business man, who has read in the newspaper dispatches from Washington that an “anti-beer" bill was pending, has seemingly shrugged his shoulders. Few, if any of them, have given a thought to the possibility that the measure affected them in the slightest degree.

Yet this very bill spells more disaster to the industries of this country than any other proposal in years. It is true that the seeming purpose of the latest Volstead bill is to upset previous rulings concerning beer as a medicine. If it stopped there, no substantial objection could be offered against it.

Under the cloak of preventing the use of beer as medicine by physicians, H. R. 6.752 would permit any

chemical or other manufacturing industry, using or depending upon alcohol to be shut down within thirty days. And what is more dangerous, no appeal could be made to the courts.

That is only one provision of the proposed new law. Another section would require the posting of permits for twenty days, before this basic chemical for many industries could be secured. Power is also given to compel the posting of a copy of the application upon the factory or business house. Then any one of a group of local, state or national officials may file a protest to it. By the time the red tape involved was unsnarled, any reputable company, concern or corporation might be in the hands of the sheriff or the federal courts in a bankruptcy proceeding.

If any more sensational or autocratic procedure is possible, the scene of it would probably be located in Russia or some other remote center of governmental disorder.

Fortunately, the bill has not passed the House. But the danger is acute. It may be passed within a few days, unless the manufacturers of this country make a protest. The first step has been taken. It was inaugurated by the New York Section of the American Chemical Society. A protest has been made to the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives. It is directed at H. R. 6,752.

Many important industries are now confronted with the supreme test. If a group of fanatics can jam this bill through now, while the leading manufacturers of the country have been lulled to sleep, anything is possible. The duty of the hour is to write or telegraph a protest to your senators and congressmen today against this real menace to American industries.

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS ITEMS

Don M. Griswold

Dr. R. A. McGuire of Brighton spent a few days visiting friends at the University Hospital and in Iowa City.

Dr. C. S. Chase has been acting as medical officer at the Boy Scout Encampment in Yellowstone Park. The troop was organized in Clinton and made the trip in five weeks.

Dr. Lawson G. Lowery, assistant director of the State Psychopathic Hospital, returned from a vacation spent at the Springs in Missouri.

Dr. O. H. Plant, professor of pharmacology and Dr. John McClintock, professor of physiology and their families are spending their summer vacation at "The Dells" of Wisconsin.

Dr. S. T. Orton, professor of psychiatry and family are leaving for Stone Lake, Wisconsin, for a short rest.

The staff of the State Psychopathic Hospital has been enlarged by the addition of four new medical members.

Dr. F. J. Rhoner, assistant professor of medicine, spent a few weeks visiting with his family at their old home in Carroll, Iowa.

Dr. A. H. Blocklinger of the class of 1894 died recently at his home in Dubuque.

Dr. Henry Albert, professor of bacteriology and pathology, has been granted a year's leave of absence to go to California to regain his health. During his absence the teaching work of the department of bacteriology and pathology will be supervised by Dr. E. M. Medlar, pathologist at the University Hospital, and the work of the laboratories for the State Board of Health will be directed by Dr. Don M. Griswold, professor of hygiene and preventive medicine.

Dr. Ruth Wheeler, professor of dietetics, is making a detailed study of the milk supply of the University Hospital. Trained inspectors are doing the field work under Dr. Wheeler's directions and the research laboratory work is being carried out by the department of hygiene and preventive medicine.

The school for public health nursing gave a course for graduate nurses entering this field during the first session of summer school. The course was very well attended and proved very profitable for those taking it. All the nurses taking the course were placed in good positions on completion of the

course.

The graduating class of nurses from the University Hospital went to Des Moines, July 27-28-29, to take the state examinations.

The extension division of the university held a public health institute for public health nurses July 18-29 inclusive. About fifty nurses attended. They were nurses engaged in county, school, rural and industrial work. The program was put on by the members of the faculty of the College of Medicine and the Extension Division.

Dr. F. R. Senska, second assistant in the department of orthopedics, has finished two years of training and is leaving to take up the work of a medical missionary in Africa.

Dr. C. R. Thomas of the student health service, served on the committee of judges in the recent state-wide "Better Baby Week."

Dr. Don M. Griswold, captain in the Medical Corps, Iowa National Guard, served as chief of laboratory section at Camp Dodge during the recent annual encampment.

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The total number of consultations and treatments was 27,988. The total number of doses of arsphenamine or neo-arsphenamine administered was 8080.

In addition to the work of the clinics, private or city physicians administered free of charge 962 doses of arsphenamine or neo arsphenamine and 462 doses of mercury to indigent patients suffering with venereal disease, the medication being furnished by this bureau.

Through the activitives of this bureau, a large number of cases were sent to the State University Hospital and were treated by Dr. N. G. Alcock.

There were 18,662 Wassermann tests made of which 2946 were positive, the balance being negative or rejected. There were 1154 gonorrheal tests made of which 361 were positive.

The physicians from ninety-four counties of the state availed themselves of the use of the venereal disease laboratory during the year, the number of examinations from each county being as follows:

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ninety-three days at the state and county fairs, conventions, etc., during the year. The total number viewing these exhibits was 172,385. There were seventy film showings made with a total attendance of 24,785.

The director visited in an official capacity twentytwo cities and towns, addressing five county medical societies, three conventions and three conferences on social work.

There were 101 individuals reported to this office as sources of infection by the physicians of the state of which fifty-six were apprehended and placed under treatment. There were forty cases referred to this department from other states and sixteen were apprehended and placed under treatment.

Besides the regular correspondence, personal letters were sent to all the physicians of the state who were not reporting cases. Replies were received from practically everyone either stating that they would in the future comply with the law or that they did not treat venereal diseases. Only two of these letters were at all discourteous. Personal letters were sent to the mayors and druggists of the state and to the superintendents of the high schools in the county seats.

At the request of this bureau, the Interdepartmental Social Hygiene Board sent federal agents who made a thorough survey of social conditions in forty-five of the larger cities in Iowa. A copy of this report was sent from this office with letter to the mayors and city physicians of the city in which the survey was made. The attorney-general was furnished a copy of these reports which he sent with a personal letter to each of the county attornies. It is believed that much good has resulted from these investigations as the tone of the letters from the mayors, acknowledging receipt of the report, was most excellent.

There will be no federal funds available for carrying on the work of this bureau in the state during the ensuing year, therefore it will be necessary to confine our expenses to the sum of $25,000 which was appropriated by the Thirty-ninth General Assembly. Respectfully submitted,

WILBUR S. CONKLING, M.D.

*Not Utilizing Laboratory.

The physicians of the state reported to the secretary of the State Board of Health 1143 new cases of syphilis, 2352 cases of gonorrhea and 127 cases of chancroid.

Dr. Jeannette F. Throckmorton gave 540 lectures in 112 towns reaching 84,500 women and girls.

The total number of pamphlets distributed was 36,228 in response to 1749 requests from individuals, schools and industries.

The venereal disease slides and charts were shown

SOCIETY PROCEEDINGS

Cerro Gordo County Medical Society

The Cerro Gordo County Medical Society held its meeting at the Rogers Hotel Thursday night, June 23.

Following a fine dinner a program was given, among the numbers being papers and addresses by Dr. E. L. Wurtzer, Dr. A. J. Cole, Dr. F. A. Barber and Dr. A. B. Phillips.

Hardin County Medical Society

The midsummer meeting of the Hardin County Medical Society which was held in Iowa Falls, Fri

day, July 1, 1921, was well attended. The meetings. were held in the Congregational Church, where interesting and instructive talks were given by Dr. A. M. Pond of Dubuque, president of the Iowa State Medical Society; Dr. C. E. Ruth of Des Moines; Dr. Bernard Fantus of Chicago; and Dr. C. W. Mangun of Iowa Falls. At 5:30 a cafeteria dinner was held at Cafe Miller. No business was transacted at this meeting. New officers will be elected at the midwinter meeting which is to be held in Eldora.

Marion County Medical Society

The Marion County Medical Society met in regular June session in the city park at Bussey, Iowa, the afternoon of June 23. The following program was presented:

Treatment and Prevention of Pyorrhea Relative to Elimination of Infection, P. A. Edmand, D.D.S., Pella.

Eclampsia, Harold E. White, M.D., Knoxville. Tri-Facial Neuralgia (with case report), Clinton T. Brann, D.D.S., Knoxville.

Polycythemia (with report of two cases), Tom B. Throckmorton, Des Moines.

Informal Talk on the Venereal Problem and its Control, with Special Reference to the Cooperation of the Medical Profession, Wilbur S. Conkling, Des Moines.

As a conclusion to the scientific program, there was a discussion on the subject of obtaining unclaimed bodies for dissecting purposes at the State University of Iowa. The members agreed to use their influence in furthering the cause.

The finale was an elegant five course dinner served to the members, their ladies and visitors. All present were of the unanimous opinion that Dr. E. C. McClure was a most admirable host.

The attendance was unusually good. About fifty were present including members of both medical and dental professions from Marion, Monroe and Mahaska counties.

C. S. Cornell, Sec'y..

Palo Alto County Medical Society

The Palo Alto County Society met at Emmetsburg on May 20, 1921, at the city hall. A business session was held from 11 a. m. until dinner time when the members reassembled at the Waverly Hotel, where dinner was served. An afternoon session beginning at 1:30 p. m. was the best part of the meeting.

Dr. Geo. M. Crabb of Mason City read a paper, Urinary Calculi-Diagnosis and Treatment. This was followed by instructive discussion. Members and others in attendance included: Drs. Geo. M. Crabb, Mason City; Chas. Cretzmeyer, Algona; E. D. Beaty, Mallard; G. Baldwin, Ruthven; H. M. Huston, Ruthven; P. J. Hession, Graettinger; J. W. Woodgridgem, Cylinder; H. A. Powers, H. R. Powers, F. X. Cretzmeyer, Jas. Hennessey, Harold L. Brereton, Emmetsburg.

Harold L. Brereton, Sec'y.

Pocahontas County Medical Society Pocahontas County Medical Society was held at Palmer, Tuesday afternoon, June 28, when Dr. C. E. Stewart entertained the Pocahontas county medics. Those in atendance were: Dr. Chase, Ft. Dodge; Dr. Whitney, Sr., and Dr. Whitney, Jr., Patterson and Dr. Maloney of Fonda; Dr. Porath, Varina; Dr. Riordan and Dr. Parker, Pocahontas; Drs. Smillie, Townsend and Jones, Gilmore City; Drs. Beam and Campbell, Rolfe; Dr. Loving, Havelock; Dr. Loell, Ft. Dodge; Dr. Hovenden, Laurens, and Dr. Stewart, Palmer.

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usual Lung Condition, Dr. M. Moore, Walnut; Unusual Tumor of Uterus Requiring Nephrectomy, Presentation of Case, Dr. W. P. Hombach, Council Bluffs; Presentation of Unusual Case, Dr. John Tamisiea, Missouri Valley; The County Medical Society as a Factor in Determining the Future of Medical Practice, Dr. F. E. Sampson, Creston; Thymo Lymphatic Findings in Three Cases of Sudden Death, Dr. A. A. Johnson, Council Bluffs; Demonstration in the Application of Plaster of ParisPresentation Orthopedic Cases, Professor Steindler, Iowa City; Presentation Unusual Heart Cases, Dr. V. L. Treynor, Council Bluffs; Upper Lid After Trachoma-Presentation of Cases, Dr. F. W. Dean, Council Bluffs; Presentation of Post Radium Carcinoma Cases, Dr. D. Macrae, Jr., Council Bluffs. Luncheon 12:30-Jennie Edmunson Memorial Hospital.

Officers President, L. L. Henninger; vice-president, John McAtee; secretary, A. A. Robertson. Program Reorganization Committee-D. Macrae, Jr., G. A. Spaulding, M. E. O'Keefe.

Van Buren County Medical Society The third annual outdoor picnic meeting of the Van Buren County Medical Society was held Tuesday, July 12, on the Wm. Carruthers lawn at Pittsburg. Upward of seventy-five persons were present, visitors from Keokuk, Ottumwa, Eddyville, and other places outside the county. The program was short, the day being given over mostly to social enjoyment. Dr. Frank M. Fuller of Keokuk read a paper on Diagnosis of Diseases of Children, and Dr. G. R. Neff of Farmington read a very interesting paper entitled A Day in the Open. Dinner was served cafeteria style.

Upper Des Moines Medical Society The medical men of Dickinson county extended invitations to the members of the Upper Des Moines Medical Society, their wives and ladies to a full day

at the West Okoboji Golf and Country Club, for Friday, July 8. This meeting was one of combined business and pleasure with an excellent program arranged.

At 2:00 o'clock the medical discussions were given: Gastric Analysis, Dr. E. E. Morton, Des Moines; Raymaud Disease-Presentation of Case, Dr. Chas. Collester, Spencer; Constipation of Infants and Children, Dr. Geo. Keeney, Mallard; Disease of the Nose and Throat and Accessory Sinuses and Their Relation to General Practice, Dr. R. R. Snyder, Des Moines, Dr. Carroll, Cedar Rapids.

A dinner was served at the club house at 5:00, followed by a boat ride about the lakes.

The Mississippi Valley Medical Association
A Clinical Meeting

An attractive innovation in medical meetings has been undertaken by the Mississippi Valley Medical Association, to be held in St. Louis on October 13, 14 and 15. For this occasion a most unusual program, entirely free from the ordinary trite and formal medical paper reading, has been arranged.

Program participants have been carefully selected from eminent specialists among the leading authorities in the various fields of medicine. The preliminary announcements contain such names as Dr. Llewellys F. Barker of Baltimore, Dr. Anthony Bassler of New York, Dr. Chas. H. Frazier of Philadelphia, Dr. John de J. Pemberton of Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Isaac Abt of Chicago, Dr. C. Jefferson Miller of New Orleans, and others of equal prominence. These noted clinicians have accepted invitations to give scientific addresses (not papers) consisting of clinical demonstrations and discussions upon borderline subjects pertaining to their particular specialties. Because of their clinical bearing and wide medical scope, the subjects chosen will undoubtedly be of more interest to the general practitioner than to the specialist.

The third day of the program will be given over to clinics in the various St. Louis hospitals and universities, at which the guests of this Society as well as St. Louis physicians will participate.

The date of this meeting coincides with the Centennial Celebration and Pageant of St. Louis, which event will no doubt afford additional means for entertainment and social enjoyment to those attending this meeting. Dr. William Engelbach, University Club building, St. Louis, is chairman of the Committee of Arrangements and will gladly answer inquiries requesting further information.

Medical Veterans of the World's War The "Southwest" and "Missouri Valley" Medical Associations will hold their joint session in Kansas City, October 25 to 28, 1921. Dr. E. H. Skinner of Kansas City is the "Southwest" president, and Dr. W. O. Bridges of Omaha is president of the "Missouri Valley." A four-day meeting is being planned

with clinics in the various hospitals each morning and reading of papers in the afternoons. Five sections will hold sessions, comprising medicine, surgery, obstetrics, eye and ear,. and genito-urinary. Two general sessions will be held, and one evening session, when the orations will be given. Arrangements for clinics are being made by the officers and committees of the "Medical Veterans of the World's War," which body will be in session during the week. One Monday, October 24, the "Mid-Western Association of Anesthetists" will be organized and present a program. Dr. Morris H. Clark, secretary, Rialto building, Kansas City, Missouri.

Thus will be provided a full week of rare intellectual entertainment in Kansas City, where every doctor, be he general practitioner or specialist, will find an abundance of pabulum for brain absorption, as well as ample recreation for his physical improvement and soul inspiration.

As the number of papers will be limited, it is important that those members who wish to present papers should communicate their titles to the secretary not later than July 15. Dr. F. H. Clark, secretary, S. W. Association, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Headquarters and meeting place, Hotel Baltimore The exhibits will be placed on the same floor with the assembly rooms. Firms desiring to exhibit should communicate with Dr. Charles Wood Fassett, secretary, 115 East Thirty-first street, Kansas City, Missouri.

Tri-State District Medical Society

The Tri-State District Medical Society extends a hearty invitation to the physicians of Iowa to attend its annual assembly which is to be held at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 14, 15, 16 and 17. The following is a partial list of the members of the profession who have accepted places on the tentative program: Dr. George Armstrong, prof. of surgery, faculty, McGill University, Montreal.

Dr. Edward William Archibald, prof. of clinical surgery, faculty of medicine, McGill University, Montreal.

Commander William Seaman Bainbridge, United States Navy, medical department, New York.

Dr. Arthur Dean Bevan, prof. of surgery and head of surgical department, Rush Medical College, Chi

cago.

Dr. Hugh Cabot, dean and prof. of surgery, University of Michigan, medical school, Ann Arbor. Dr. Henry A. Christian, Hersey prof. of the theory and practice of physic, Harvard University, school of medicine, Boston.

Dr. John G. Clark, prof. of gynecology, University of Pennsylvania, school of medicine, Philadelphia. Dr. Charles P. Emerson, dean and prof. of medicine, Indiana University, school of medicine, Indianapolis.

Captain A. M. Fauntleroy, M.C., U. S. Navy, U. S. Naval Hospital, New York City.

Dr. Charles H. Frazier, prof. of neurosurgery, Uni

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