the best county in Kansas in which to rear children, as to schools, living conditions, and advantages of every kind. The capture of the prize by Brown County was the result of a movement started by Doctor Alexander himself. Kansas will have reason to remember his work even though his name was not prominently connected with the affairs of the state in a political way. Dr. Walter S. Wheeler, a native of Winchester, Va., died in his 59th year. From his 5th year his home was in Knobnoster, Mo. He graduated in medicine at the Jefferson Medical College, Pa., in 1885, doing a country practice 'till 1888, when he located in Kansas City and became identified with Kansas City medical politics. He served the city health department through four administrations with the usual limited successes and disappointments that must come to any medical man, regardless of his capabilities, whose exerted medical energies must mean a masterly political destiny-just a question of time under the politico-health regime modus operandi of Kansas City. Dr. Wheeler in private practice was an internist and was popular among his patrons with his kind, gentlemanly, refined bearing always manifest. To his faithful wife the Herald extends sincerest sympathies. Dr. Wm. Lewis Brosius, of Gallatin, Mo., one of the best known physicians and roentgenologists in the state, died suddenly at his home, April 18, neuralgia of the heart being the cause. The doctor was apparently in the best of health and spirits when he left his home for the office after the noon hour. His sudden death occurred a few moments after he reached the office. Dr. Brosius was born in Gallatin, April 7, 1853, in the same house which has ever since been his home. His early education was obtained in the public schools, and his medical degree, in 1881, was from the Missouri Medical College. practiced for more than forty years in Gallatin, and won the love and esteem of the entire population. His life's work in medicine was augmented by his activities in the church and Sunday School, having been a devoted Christian from childhood. Dr. Brosius was prominent in medical society work, a member of the Medical Society of the Missouri Valley, State and A. M. A., besides a number of special societies. Dr. Brosius leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss, one of them, a son, Dr. W. L. Brosius, Jr., who is in the Medical Reserve Corps, U. S. A. The following beautiful tribute is from the Gallatin Democrat: Dr. Brosius was born in this community and his life, with the exception of just a few years, was spent here. He had a noble parentage-and quite nobly did he uphold the family honor and add lustre to the family name. His life was in truth an open book, and reading from it we may gain much that makes for a better citizenship and a nobler, truer con But in concealing them. With his friends and associates he was always open minded and open hearted, and they loved him with a devotion remarkably deep and sincere. His happy smile and cheery words of encouragement and good will have cast rays of sunshine into many sorrowing hearts and his liberality and big hearted generosity have served to alleviate the sufferings and wants of untold numbers to whom his death comes as a deep personal sorrow. what a fine heritage has he left his loved ones in this life so well spent in the service of his Master and his fellow man. Better than riches and gold and more comforting and consoling to their aching hearts than all the encomiums that mortal lips might speak. He is gone, but in the ages that come his memory will be fresh in the hearts of those who knew him best and the fruits of his labors and useful service will continue to grow and bless humanity. Medico Literary Gossip Mr. Guy Bogart, of Los Angeles, Cal., who contributes the clever article on "The Boy," appearing in this issue of the Herald, is a son of the distinguished physician and writer, Dr. G. Henri Bogart, of Indiana and Illinois, whose "Song Sermons" our readers so much enjoy each month. Guy is very proud of both his father and son, and justly so. Mr. Bogart's non de plume is "David Bobspa." "Psycho-analysis, the creation of Professor Freud, is a method of mental investigation for the purpose of exploring the unconscious mental forces of both normal and abnormal persons. It seeks to discover the unconscious motives at the basis of many nervous diseases; for instance, through various means, such as inquiring into the patient's dreams. You see, the dream tells us much about our past, for it is the offshoot of the past, and represents, as Freud told us, an unconscious wish realized. The psycho-analyst assures us that there is a definite reason for all abnormal manifestations. No symptom is accidental or meaningless; there are always unconscious, underlying causes, which, if found and brought to the surface, cause the symptoms to disappear. Dr. S. Weir Mitchell was thrust into print in a peculiar manner. "The Case of George Dedlow" was written as the result of an exhaustive discussion by Doctor Mitchell and some of his medical friends as to whether the loss of the limbs affects a person's individuality. The Rev. Dr. Furness, a friend of Doctor Mitchell, sent the story to Edward Everett Hale, who submitted it to the editor of the Atlantic Monthly. The receipt of the proof of the story and a liberal payment for it was the first knowledge Doctor Mitchell had of the fate of his production. So realistic was it that subscriptions were raised for the relief of the supposed "George Dedlow," and it was a long time before the readers could be convinced that their sympathies had been aroused by a fictitious character. Mr. Henry J. Allen, of Kansas,, who is doing Red Cross work "over there," says: "I'm building an organization to search for American wounded in French hospitals, and I'm conscious of only one emotion as I drive away-relief that there are no American wounded at this place. At night I sleep at a town I visited a year ago, in the same hotel, and all night I hear the same guns I heard then and see the same star shells. It is called a quiet sector, but some Americans are taking instructional training in this place, and the next morning I am in an American evacuation hospital. It is clean, with that spic and span cleanliness of the American medical tribe. The wards are full of sunshine, and there are not yet enough wounded to create a rush. There are some seventy-five American soldiers and officers in various stages of convalescence, and when I compare the scene with last night I almost say, 'How peaceful it is.'" It's like a pack of cards," said Bernard Adams, author of "Nothing of Importance" (McBride), when a friend asked him what the war was like. "Spades represent the dullness, mud, weariness and sordidness. Clubs stand for another side, the humor, the cheerfulness, the jollity and good fellowship. In diamonds I see the glitter of excitement and adventure. Hearts are a tragic suit of agony, horror and death. And to each man the invisible dealer gives a succession of cards; sometimes they seem all black; sometimes they are red and black alternately, and at times they come red, red, red; and at the end is the ace of hearts." The ace of hearts came to Lieutenant Adams shortly after the writing of this book. He was killed leading a charge early in February, 1917. The Greater War-In the various nations engaged in this war, in times of peace, over 6,500,000 die annually from preventable diseases. There have been fewer than 7,000,000 killed in action on all sides since the outbreak of war. Obviously, then, all the battles in the interest of humanity and the interests of nations are not fought in the firing line. The perennial warfare waged against the invisible foe is as importantif not more so-than that now waged against those who are theatening the destruction of the very principles of civilization.-Chas. J. Hastings, M. D., in the Toronto Bulletin. Queen Mary of England, says the cable, drives a horse to save gasoline. We know a fellow who bought an automobile to save corn and oats and hay. And we know of another fellow who walks to save both gasoline and horse feed; and another fellow who rides in a street car to save shoe leather. Vaccines and Serums to Be Tested-The United States Public Health Service is now testing serums and vaccines from all the various manufacturers at the Hygiene Laboratory in Washington, with a view to standardization before the products are placed on the market for interstate traffic. Promise and Pay-A promising young man is good, but a paying one is better. THE BUCHANAN COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY President OFFICERS FOR 1918 First Vice-President.. Second Vice-President.. Secretary Treasurer (Organized April 14, 1903) Daniel Morton .L. J. Dandurant .G. R. Stevenson W. F. Goetze .J. M. Bell Censors-P. I. Leonard, 1918; J. B. Reynolds, 19181919; J. I. Byrne, 1918-1919-1920. Delegates-H. S. Forgrave, 1918; J. F. Owens, 19181919. Alternates J. J. Bansbach, 1918; Floyd Spencer, 1918-1919. Council-C. R. Woodson, expires 1920. COMMITTEES FOR 1918 Executive-J. J. Bansbach, J. M. Doyle, W. M. Minton. Public Health and Legislation-Floyd Spencer, J. F. Owens, W. C. Proud. Program-H. S. Conrad, A. B. McGlothlan, G. R. Stevenson. Library-C. R. Woodson, Jno. Wisser, B. W. Tadlock. Medical Service-Daniel Morton, 1918; L. J. Dandu- Laboratory-Clarence Good, Paul Forgrave, Caryl Regular meeting of the society held in the assembly rooms of the Public Library, Wednesday evening, May 1st, 1918. 62 members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The application of Dr. Chris M. Sampson having received its second reading, the Doctor was duly elected to membership by vote of 29 to 1; 29 in favor, 1 opposed. Application of Dr. J. E. Ruhl having received its second reading, was duly acted upon and the Doctor unanimously elected to membership. The application of Dr. Wm. H. Bailey was deferred for further investigation. The following bills were received and warrant ordered drawn on the treasurer to pay same. Secretary, for postage on Bulletins and Regular meeting of the Buchanan County Medical Society held in the assembly rooms of the Public Library building, Wednesday evening, May 15th. Thirty-nine members present. Dr. L. J. Dandurant in the chair. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Application of Dr. J. T. Stamey for membership in our society received its first reading and referred to the Board of Censors for their investigation. The Special Committee appointed to draw up a set of resolutions regarding the death of Dr. Herbert Lee, made their report through Dr. P. I. Leonard, chairman, who read the resolutions, which were ordered spread upon the minutes and the secretary instructed to send a copy of these resolutions to the widow. The program of the evening consisted of a symposium on Transfusion of Blood, and papers were read by Drs. H. S. Forgrave, J. I. Byrne and A. B. McGlothlan. Discussed by Drs. Jacob Geiger, Owens, Conrad, Potter, Dandurant, Farber, Doyle and Beard. Discussion closed by Dr. Byrne. There being no further business, the society adjourned. W. F. GOETZE, Sec'y. NEW SUBSCRIBERS The following names have been added to the paidup list of Medical Herald subscribers: Dr. A. E. Johnson, Frankfort, Ind. Dr. Wm. Bowen, Mombasa, British Africa. Dr. Clarence A. Johnson, Los Angeles, Cal. Dr. John H. Hunt, Glendive, Mont. Dr. J. A. Martin, Cushing, Okla. Dr. Jas. S. Sanders, So. Royalston, Mass. Dr. H. H. Deck, Kodiak Alaska. Dr. Philip L. McBreen, New Kensington, Pa. Dr. T. P. Scott, St. Joseph, Mo. Dr. F. G. Thompson, St. Joseph, Mo. The Value of a Doctor Germany estimates that one doctor in the army equals 500 soldiers. This accounts for the German habit of bombing the hospitals and dressing stations. News of the Month War Bandage Moss-A large quantity of sphagnum moss has been discovered at Kitsap Lake, four miles from Bremerton, by Prof. E. W. Riggs of Washington University, and the local Red Cross will probably take up the work of sorting it shortly for surgical dressings. About fifty sacks will be obtainable from Kitsap Lake, and it is reported that there is a great deal of the moss in other parts of the country. Moths in a Closet-Get a wide mouthed 3ounce bottle and fill with oil of mirbane. Leave the stopper out of the bottle and place it in the trunk or closet in such a position that it will not tip over. The fumes are very poisonous to insects. For a very large closet use a larger amount of the oil. Renew the oil when it has evaporated. Sprinkle heavy blankets, quilts, etc., with the oil of mirbane before packing away. Water-Bed Pavilion at Vienna-The Nederlandsch Tijdschrift mentions that the Allegemeines Hospital at Vienna has equipped one pavilion with water-beds. There are fourteen rooms, each with from two to four water-beds, 100 water cushions, and 300 air cushions. It is said that many of the wounded and other patients who could find no relief before have been materially benefited by these water contrivances. Women Start Hospital-A national movement has been started by the homeopathic women physicians and surgeons of the United States to establish a hospital back of the lines in France to be known as the Women's Homeopathic hospital unit. Dr. Florence M. Ward, of San Francisco, is chairman of the unit. Among the members of the executive committee are Dr. Julia C. Strawn, of Chicago; Dr. Cora Smith King, of Washington; Dr. Margaret Hassler of Reading, Pa., and Dr. Sarah M. Hobson, of Chicago. Venereal Disease Organization-Dr. Robert A. Weston, Des Moines, has been placed in charge of the newly organized venereal disease unit at Des Moines. He has working with him. one male and one female nurse, two social service nurses and four policemen. The clinic is housed in three rooms in the basement of the new city hospital, and is open between 12:30 and 2:30 daily. Eventually an internment will be established, where all persons found to be suffering from venereal diseases will be placed. Ten Hospitals at Riley-Ten new hospital barracks, nearing completion at the 89th Division's base hospital capacity at Fort Riley, will bring the total capacity up to 2,500. The new hospitals are being built in two sets. Between them will be the Red Cross hall, connected to each hospital barracks by covered corridors. Hospital facilities are now adequate for all reasonable demands, according to Lieut. Col. J. C. Sheppard, division surgeon. To Proctect Army's Health-The campaign being inaugurated today by the army medical corps against promiscuous coughing, spitting and sneezing, will be successful only through the closest and widest possible co-operation. Its success will mean a lower death rate for our soldiers and for the public generally, as well as better health for everybody. The health of our soldiers depends to a great extent upon the health of the civil population, since soldiers contract contagious diseases in their homes and elsewhere and carry them to the camps. We cannot make this campaign a success without the fullest cooperation of the united press and its members in keeping constantly before our soldiers and the public the menace which promiscous coughing. sneezing and spitting offers. Williams contravenes the view of Warthin and Wilson that syphilis is a frequent cause of diabetes mellitus. If Williams is correct, it is not likely that mercury will aid in the treatment of diabetes. Medical Society Calendar 1918 NATIONAL American Med. Association......Chicago, June 10-14 American Med. Editors' Assn.....Chicago, June 10-11 Am. Opthalmological Assn.. New London, Conn., July Southern Medical Assn....Asheville, N. C., Nov. 11-14 American Protologic Assn (no meeting this year) American Public Health Assn....Chicago, Oct. 14-17 American Urological Assn. (no meeting this year) Clinical Congress of the American Congress of Surgeons, New York City.........Oct. 21-26, 1918 Med. Society Missouri Valley. . Omaha, Sept. 19-20 Med. Association Southwest.......Dallas, Tex. Southern Medical Assn....Asheville, N. C., Nov. 11-14 Mississippi Val. Med. Assn. Louisville, Ky. Southern Surgical Assn. ...Baltimore, Md. The Monthly Song Sermon TRIUMPHANT MOTHERHOOD Dr. G. Henri Bogart, Shelbyville, Illinois. Caught from the Cosmos, before there was Time, Mere man may blunder, Ne'er may he know the divinity swells Surging the soul with maternity's spells. Motherhood's hymned from the Infinite score, Sung, without words, in low lullaby croon, Won thru stirred soul deeps, ere words were a boon- Loved, free from evil, That the full current of life run its race- Motherhood's true immortality's door, More than creeds reach, or priests preach, or scribes Mothers are godlike, in healing death's breach, Bridges, keeps holy, Futures uncounted, Eternity's span; Motherhood, loving as fierce, still must pour Self all forgotten For her begotten Woman but dormant 'less motherhood take her, Never before has the share of motherhood assumed so great a burden as in the struggle between brotherhood of the race, which we call democracy, and the rule of the few who have grasped control and at once proclaimed their "God-given right" to drive the sons of mothers as cattle are driven. More than two million American mothers have made the supreme sacrifice, they have sent the babes that fed at their breasts so short time ago, to bare their breasts to shell and shrapnel, to sleep amid the filth and vermin in the trenches, to divert the entire channel of life for the good of the race, and it were well to know that mothrs are giving MOST. There must be sacrifice for aught worth aving, even the Divine Plan of Attonement must have the supreme sacrifice of Calvary. I have in mind a mother who smilingly gave her boy, her baby, who urged him to do his ty, who fondly stands on the lawn and gloats ver the service flag displayed at the doorway, who gives of her time and efforts to do something for "our boys" and yet the father assures e that she has wakened him in the silence of ight, with sobbing in her sleep, with a whis 179 pered "I want my boy," but she wakens with smiles and ardor for her boy, eagerly waiting for the postman and the newsboy. Her waking will, her intellect, holds her heart in leash, only when slumber has stilled the throbbing brain, does the heart record its natural protest, she has risen to know that the blighting ulcer of militarism must be cut out of the body of the race, ere motherhood will be safe to cherish her sons, and with rarely beautiful surrender to duty, she sends her boy to make the world safer for the uncounted future. All honor to the myriad army of loyal, loving mothers who triumph over selfish or personal desire for the good of all. Biological Service-The importance of proper storage conditions for biological products is well known. In sections of the country where there is a limited demand for biological items, the problem of securing potent products has had a deterring influence on the use of indicated vaccines or serums. Not infrequently the use of improperly stored or out-dated biologicals has resulted in a condemnation of the manufacturer's label and a mental resolve not to specify any more of that particular maker's product. complete distribution of Lilly Biologicals The through wholesale depots enables the retail drug trade to keep a minimum stock of Lilly Biological products and to replenish that stock frequently by making use of the service facilities offered by the wholesalers, who carry the complete Lilly line in refrigerator storage. In specifying Lilly Biologicals, therefore, the physician has every assurance that, whatever his needs, there is reason to believe that the particular product he desires will reach him in the best condition. It is the idea of quality, service and satisfaction, so long associated with this well known manufacturer's label, that has brought its stantly increasing specifications for biologicals biological line to the fore and resulted in conbearing the Red Lilly mark. The season of typhoid and para-typhoid fevers is at hand; physicians will be administering this vaccine extensively. The attention of our readers is called to the excellence of the Lilly products, their availability and potency and to the fact that Typhoid Mixed Vaccine is to be preferred oragainst the para-typhoid as well as the typhoid dinarily, because of the immunity it confers infection. the Government Bulletin, the three cities having Mortality in Cities of U. S.-According to the lowest death rate for week ending May 18, are Seattle, 8.1; Spokane, 7.3, and Omaha, 8.7 per 1000. Kansas City, Mo., ranks the highest in the U. S. with 26.9 per 1000! |