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During recent weeks the entire "Yes, of course that's a man's I must have been mistaken,
Osteopathic Association, at 6:30 name, Rump-Gus Rump. He is because in the month that I
profession in Iowa have each re- P. M., Friday, January 12th, at ccoach at Roosevelt High School. spent at Roosevelt, the worst in-
ceived important and timely com- the Hospital. Each year every
munications from the State De- You go out there and take care jury wais a sprained ankle, which
member of the Association looks
partment of Health. Almost forward to the January meeting
everyone becomes careless at at which time the Hospital serves
times, and unintentionally ex- us a delicious dinner and pre-
ceeds the letter, if not as well sents an inspiring and worth-
the spirit, of the law. Errors of while program.
judgement explain certain other The regular February meeting
infractions. Probably some such will be at the Kirkwood Hotel,
reasons have prompted these the second Friday in February.
friendly reminders for you and At this time we plan to have an
me to watch our step. So we interesting out of town speaker
would urge your careful atten- and hope for a large attendance.
tion to the Department letter of Ru'th Paul, D. O., Sec'y.
November on the Iowa Titular
Law, and that you check all
printed reference to your title as Alumni News
Doctor to see that proper defsig-
nation of your kind of doctor We are in receipt of an ex-
(Degji~s-4s1dUiided therewith. cellent bulletin put out by the
E'-secially window and door Michigan Alumni group. This is
signs, letterheads, and shingle a four page news paper that con-
printing. tains some excellent articles and of the boys before they go out happened in a scheduled game.
plans and it looks like Michigan on thie field. I will have two I was one of the second shift
We all recall in recent years
how Federal Revenue officers is going to town in the very near other students out there to take sent out to this school, so three
future. We know from past ex- clare of them after you leave, and other students from Still Col-
have operated to enforce narcotic
regulations. To our knowledge perience with this group that if to check them over when they lege had been taking care of
no such warnings as recently they set out to do a thing that come off the field after practice. these boys for three or four
enlinating from the State Depart- it is just the same as done. Just find iGius Rump and tell him weeks before us. After being
Have you noticed the report of I sent you. He will have plenty out there a short time I found
ment of Health have been placed
before our doctors. The prac- Dr. Asa Williard on the number of tape, bandage and everything the boyis to be in good condition,
of students in college this year else to work with." and most of them as hard as
titioner who reads! this explana-
and the comparison with other nails, which no doubt accounted
tion of the narcotic law, as mail- Those were Dr. Virg Halla-
years. This does not look any for the few and minor injuries
ed by the State Department of day's, instructions, as he sent me
too good and especially for the even though their average
Health under date of January out to Roosevelt High School, as
state of Iowa. Our contact with weight was low and they were
4th, and then breaks that law one of the many student doctors
the officers of the Iowa associa- lacking in experience.
has a loose screw. Infractions of tion leads us to believe that the who throughout the school year,
the rules with respect to the dis- are sent out to all of the Des Before a scheduled game, the
trouble is not with those! who
tribution of narcotics compose Moines High Schools as part of boys are checked over, splastic
are titled as officers but with the
both State and Federal offenses. our triaining in the care of ath- muscles are loosened up, all an-
ones farther down the line who
Those who commit infraction of letes and their injuries. kles are taped, the wrists, and
are not quite as alert as they
those rules risk not only punish- might be. A new class enters the thumbs if necessary. All
ment, but revocation of their Well, I found Coach Rump and
the 22nd and we will scan it equipment is examined and fixed
license to practice that by which he put me to work immediately.
carefully to see if Iowa is not if necessary, such as replacing
they make a living. The conse- The squad was dressing in the
doing just a little bit more than locker room, and I located some all worn shoe cleats, etc. After
quences are severe, and both we think. We would like to be the game the boys are given im-
state and Federal laws are so of the boys that the coach said
fooled that way once. mediate attention for any injur-
thoroughly involved that infrac- needled checking over. A couple
Letters from some of the other iesi received during the game.
tion can scarcely result any other of them had sacro-iliac lesions.
states indicate that now with all One of the! kickers had tendon Besides attending some of the
way than prosecution.
of the excitement of the Holiday and muscle strain and the others home games, I went with the
season behind us that more work were injuries mostly to thumbs, team on two of the out of town
Applications for State will be done along this line that wrilsts a!nd ankles which needed trips. These were Night Games
Membership is so essential for the college taping. Quite a few of the boys at Fort Dodge and Mason City.
and our profession. were having foot trouble caused The chartered bus took about
Plans must be made very soon by calluses which had to be cush- twenty men, the coach, his as-
Matie Kitson, Osage; Mary
Centerville; Charles to start the recruiting program ioned with bunion pads and sistant and equipment manager.
Wheeler,
H. M. for the class entering this com- taped. Fortunately we hiad good weath-
Wheeler, Centerville;
ing September. er for both trips. The boys were
Sash, Atlantic; Robert R. Land- In the next few days I had a
ry, Odebolt, and A. M. McBurney, given a warm meal, with tea and
chance to talk with the coach
toast, about two hours before
Mapleton.
F. A. Gordon, D. O., Secy- Treas.
The Last Call for a few minutes. He told me
that the squad wials pretty raw the game and a real feed of
We are reminding you for the steak or chicken with all the
and green, but that the boyis
last time that the roll call on the trimmings after the game.
were hard workers, and willing
last class to enter this college to learn. I thought from what These high school boys have
Skeptical? with only one year of college the coach said about the team good care, the best of equipment,
preparatory will be January 22. as a whole being inexperienced, ,and a fine coach. Everything has
In order to hold the lead we that there would be a possibility been done to minimize their pos-
A recent letter received from have secured this last year in
a member of our profession who of quite a number of injuries. sible injuries and their greatest
matriculants we hope you have This would be caused by the asset is to once get in good con-
has returned to this country after not only contributed to this class
practicing in England is so full boys not knowing the easiest or dition and stay that way through
but that you are also giving ser- best method of flalling and tak- out the athletic sleaison.
of basic osteopathy that we must ious thot to the class which will
quote from it. ing the hard bumps that come G. H. W.
enter next September. with football.
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must admit I was skeptical about man and woman that you can
all of the claims made by older send to our colleges. DR. F. A. GORDON- DR. O. E. OWEN-
men in the field. My work in of Marshalltown, presi- of the faculty was con-
England proved to me the real DR. H. V. HALLADAY- dent-elect of the A. O. A., talked fined to his room for the first
value of Osteopathy and by that got badly fooled during to the Optimist Club in Des
week of the New Year with the
I mean the old ten fingered type. the second week of the vaca- Moines Wednesday, December 20
Why D. O.'s try to be poor med- tion. He took a few days off in expressing his views on the Pub- flu. Fine way to start out the
ics is beyond my comprehension. what he calls God's country and lic Health Setup. He rated 1940 program. We are glad to
I found many medics in England found the weather more dis- about eight inches single in the have Dr. Owen back on the job
practicing Osteopathy." agreeable than in Des Moines. local paper. at the college.
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that close:the schedule of each less to add that the skit proved years ago will be used. as the
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Iowa - Initiative class consist of Class Day, Ban- far more amusing than instruc- basis for the description of a
(Continued From Page 1) quet and Graduation. -Our re- tive. given lesion. The several lesions
sultation with a'practicing oph- 'cent Senior Class kept these recognized at a given articula-
thalmologist of recognized stand- dates- widely enough scattered so A finale consisting of the wav- tion will be classified and a spe-
ing, designated by the Director ,that the effect of one had partly ing flag with symbols indicating cific technic outlined for each
of the Division of Public Assist- worn off before another needed the college and A. O. A. in the finding.
ance and approved by the State attention and while no serious background added a dignified Reference books already at
Board 'of Social Welfare. Every casualties have been reported we touch to the end of the Senioris hand for this study include A. T.
effort shall be made to have a have noted a sudden quietude part of the program. Still, Ashmore, Downing, Tucker,
complete list of ophthalmologists that followed the final ceremony. Dr.' Halladay took over and Hollis, Bigsby, Murray, McCole,
within the state. This list shall With the cl;aizs scattered now we asked Dr. Becker to make the Castlio, Hulett, Hazzard, Swan-
be approved by the State Board can safely report beginning with Senior Awards for extra work berg, Beadle, Lovett and Halla-
of Social Welfare and the Iowa their Class Day program Friday, in the departments of the col- day's Applied Anatomy of the
Medical Society, as far as it con- January 12. lege. Henry Goeken, Paul Kim- Spine.
cerns doctors of medicine, and by A number by the college or- berly, iGloeffrey Lawrence, Jean No publication is contemplated
the State Board of Social Wel- chestra opened the assembly. LeRoque, Bob Lindquis't, Ed at this time. This is being done
fare and the Iowa Society of This was to be followed by a Reese, Don Sloan and Dale Wid- for the benefit of the osteopathic
Osteopathic Physicians and Sur- fanfare introducing: Dale Figg mer received special certificates diagnostic and technic staff of
geons, as far as it concerns doc- attired to represent "1936" or from the college. Don Sloan and the college and if practice proves
tors of osteopathy, and in each the year the class entered. Dale Henry Goeken were awarded the its popularity and usefulness
instance the list of ophthalmolo- got a little impatient and wa's Sigma Sigma Phi cups for super- than printed releases will be
gists from the medical profession on the platform before the uni- ior service to the college and to considered by subscription only.
shall be filed with each County son of trumpets could be unified. Osteopathy. We feel that research of this
Welfare Board and the County A't the other extreme in size kind will eliminate some of our
Medical Society, and the list of came the class president, Henry Dr. Halladay then called 18 technic that at times approaches
ophthalmologists from the osteo- Goeken all ready to graduate. Freshmen to the platform and a dangerous stage. It will give
pathic profession shall be filed Henry delivered the address of announced their awards in the us an approved scientific technic
with each County Welfare Board welcome and expressed for the form of solid metal keys for not built on the idea of a spec-
and the District Osteopathic So- class their pleasure and satisfac- having attained ;a grade of 95 % tacular demonstration of some
ciety." tion at having arrived at this im- or more on the final Osteology trick rrvement but bawsed on
Blind Rule 5-3-2 portant stage. exam. reasons that may be easily
"It shall be the duty of the At thiis' point Jean LeRoque As the orchestra played the traced to accuracy in a diagnos-
Director of the Division of Pub- 'took over and introduced the final number the assembly was tic and therapeutic plan.
lic Assistance, upon recommend- Drake Singing Ensemble. This invited to hesitate at the door Again Still College is taking
ation of the Society representing group is always welcome and Ifor a minute and each was pro- advantage of its faculty and
its own classification of ophthal- highly appreciated by our entire vided with a souvenir sample of planning for better osteopathic
mologists, to keep the approved student body. Elmer Hansen a favorite Des Moines product education.
list of such qualified opthalmolo- followed with a short but ac- thru the courtesy of the class.
gists in current order and to curate history of the class. As
forward all changes, additions, or with the majority of classes it In spite of the severe cold a Polk County
revisions to the County -Welfare suffered losses and gains nearly crowd of nearly 60 gathered at Polk County Osteopathic As-
Board and the County Medical every semester but finally won Younkers for the Senior Ban- sociation enjoyed the hospitality
Society if same applies to a doc- with 'an increase over the origi- quet. Members of the class, the of Des Moines Gleneral Hospital,
tor of medicine, and to the nal number registering. faculty, trustees and guests en- Friday, January 12th. Fifty-
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County Welfare Board and Dis- Dale Widmer neatly disposed joyed a fine meal, beautiful table two members and guests were
trict Osteopathic Society if same of all of those things that Sen- decorations, and a companionable present.' A delicious dinner was
applies to a doctor of osteo- iors are anxious to be rid of. It crowd. Dr. Becker called upon served by Mrs. Schwartz. Dr.
pathy." Sincerely yours, is doubtful if some of the re- Dean Schwartz, Dr. Marshall and J. P. Schwartz was the speaker
(Signed) F. T. Walton, Director cipients of this generosity ever Dr. Halladay for short talks. of the evening and gave a most
Division of Public Assistance. use the valuable gifts left in Henry Goeken responded for the interesting and instructive lec-
their possession. Bob White claiss. In announcing the vale- ture on Neisserian infections.
must have smoked a marajuana dictorian Dr. Becker called the Polk County is glad to wel-
Applicants for State for his imagination soared in attention of those present to the come Dr. L. L. Facto who has
predicting the future of his very close figures for three mem- recently returned to the Still
Membership clasismates. The good humor of bers of the class. Elmer Hansen College faculty, also Drs. B. E.
the Will and Prophesy was en- scored slightly in the lead and Laycock and Hugh Clark, two
Robert A. Lindquist, Des Moines. joyed by all and the boys are will have his name engraved new faculty members. We hope
D. E. Sloan, Des Moines. to be congratulated for keeping with others having won this dis- they will meet with us often.
H. C. Goeken, Des Moines. their remarks within rational tinction on the Pisi Sigma Alpha The Association is renewing
P. E. Kimberly, Des Moines. limits. plaque. Paul Kimberly and its contract with the A. O. A.
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Geoffrey Lawrence were very for fifty copies of the Osteopathic
Our State President
Following a number by the
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orchestra Dale Figg representing close rivals. magazine monthly. These are
the class presented the college (Commencement services were to be sent free to schools and
We have a personal letter to- with a fine spot light to be used held at the college auditorium librarie's.
day from our state president, Dr. in one of the specialty' diagnostic the night of January 19. Rev. At the last Polk County meet-
Rolla Hook. We have been rooms. Goeff Lawrence then ap- Marvin Sansbury addressed the ing a motion was made and
friends for years and we do not peared and called Dr. Halladay Igraduates, wishing for them all passed by unanamous vote, that
like to hear of Rolla's illness. to the platform presenting him Iof the good things in life as, a the Legislative Committee, of
At present he is at the Anton with a Kirsten cigaret holder. reward for their diligence in col- which Dr. Klein is iChairman,
Kani Hospital in Omaha and ils Dr. Halladay had been selected Ilege and in practice. Mr. Wil- write letters to Senators Dowell,
not at all well. His many grave as class advisor and this momen- liam Lee of 'Drake University Herring and Gillette, requesting
responsibilities have been partly to from the class will be a last- sang, accompanied by Miss Marie that Osteopathic Physicians be
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responsible for his weakened ing reminder of the contacts Wissler. Following the presen- given equal consideration under
physical condition but, with him, with this group. tation of the class by Dean J. P. practise act S1620.
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.we are hoping for a speedy re- The Play's the Thing and so 1 Schwartz and the conferring of The regular February meeting
covery. Rolla feels that he may the Seniors must leave with the Ithe degrees by President Becker, was held at 6:30 p. m., Friday,
have to give up his work with audience an interpretation of an informal reception was held February 12th, at the Kirkwood
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the state association and take a some of their impressions. With in the waiting room of the col- Hotel.
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complete rest for a year. We Ed Reese as the victim in a cldn- lege. I Omaha, spoke on "Osteopathy at
sincerely hope that before that ical examination he was subject- We have closed the book on the Crossroads." Surgical mo-
time he will be back in good ed to the searching diagnostic thirteen graduates.
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health again and filled once more methodis of nearly every member scattered and carry with them by Dr. Kani at his hospital were
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with that vim and vigor that has, of the factulty. As usual the the message of osteopathy. Our also shown. We were very glad
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characterized his life and work ca.se finally had to have surgery very best wishes go with each to have as guests, several recent
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Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917,
act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.
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According to Dr. R. C. Mc-
iCaughan of the' Central Office,
22 years ago. He went back to
his home town and made good Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy the meeting held Sunday, March
10 wias without precident. But,
not only there but expanded let us begin earlier.
from the state into national af- announces an intensive week of Dr. H. E. Clybourne and Dr.
fairs. It was a shock to get the J. Paul Leonard, president and
news recently that Skipper had POST-GRADUATE REVIEW AND CLINIC secretary of the D. M. S. C. O.
died February 20 of Cerebral Alumni Association agreed that
Hemorrhage. Our very sincere IL Open to all graduate osteopathic physicians
with so much to be done during
sympathy is extended to his Plan now to do yoour annual "Brain Dusting" with us' the next few- months that a call
family and we know a favorite and our augmented faculty for six days of concentration, meeting in a centrally located
friend will be missed by many city would facilitate matters a
in the state and more at our
national meetings. MAY 27 to JUNE 1 inclusive great deal. Orders were issued
and thru the kindness of Dr. J.
Turn to the right page of your appointment book now. E. Rogers of Oshkosh, reserva-
tions were made at the Lake
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We have just finished the state
tournament and we are all in.
THE BASIC SCIENCES comodations. Every officer of the
national alumni organization was
What a sport this game has de- present together with others in-
veloped into! Watch for an early terested and at 9 a. m. the fol-
edition of Life and see for your- It is difficult in a short article to clearly convey the ideas of
the managing group that plans the curriculum. We are a part of lowing started working.
self what we have the opportun- Dr. H. E. Clybourne, president
ity of being an actual part of, the Associated Colleges of Osteopathy and the matter of designing
a continuity in osteopathic education is not an elasy task even for of D. M. S. C. O. Alumni Associa-
here in Deis Moines. Now 'fess tion.
up. Aren't you sorry that you the officials of that body. The past forty years have seen changes
in the plan of osteopathic courses that have been rapid and from Dr. J. Paul Leonard, secretary
were not here? Want to see per- of D. M. S. C. O. Alumni Associa-
fectly timed symphonic muscular the beginning have been constructive. Outside influences have
induced isome of the changes and inside inspiration has been re- tion.
activity? Want to see keen com- Dr. John E. Rogers, Endow-
petition with sportsmanship sponsible for others. At the present writing our teaching plan, our
selection and arrangement of subjects, has been mapped in con- ment Councilor of D. M. S. C. O.
paramount? And on the side Dr. Fred D. Campbell, Student
don't you fellows think the newer formity with the demand for every graduate o'steopathic physician
to be a better educated student at the beginning of the course and Recruiting Councilor of D. M. S.
designs in girls basketball togs C. 0. Alumni Association.
are an improvement over the a well rounded general osteopathic physician at the end.
Dr. H. V. Halliaday, College
styles of a few years back? Cer- The first consideration in building a practical course in any Representative of D. M. S. C. O.
tainly, it gives them more free- therapy is to know that the student understands those subjects or Alumni Association.
dom. sciences that form the basis for specific diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Arthur D. Becker, Presi-
Five well trained girls from The Iso-called Basic Sciences are usually listed as these preliminary dent of D. M. S. C. O.
the college were assigned to take subjects. It is the intent of the college management that at some Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Dean of
care of seven of the competing later date students entering this institution shall not be permitted D. M. S. C. O.
teams. These teams sent letters to matriculate without certain of these Basic Sciences taken pre- Dr. Paul Park, president of
to the college requesting this liminary to the course in Osteopathy. The present schedule in- Iowa D. M. S. C. O. Alumni As-
service and we were prepared cludes the Basic Sciences. Since the application of these can be sociation.
and glad to be able to do our perhaps better-done as their therapeutic use unfolds, it would Dr. George Heilman, president
part in making the tournament undoubtedly be more practical to dispose of these studiels before of Wisconsin D. M. S. C. O.
a success. beginning the. course in Osteopathy. The four years then given Alumni Association.
Georgiiana Harris drew the to the study of Osteopathy could be made truly four years of osteo- Dr. Harry Stimslon of the
winning team and if you think pathic study instead of approximately one third basic science and Michigan D. M. S. C. O. Alumni
you can touch her with a ten the remaining two thirds the study of our therapy. We could use Association.
foot pole you are mistaken. more time in the development of osteopiathic diagnosis and treat- Dr. Sam Liebov, chairman of
Don't get her started on the ment and our next advance in the education of an osteopathic the D. M. S. iC. O. Reunion and
events leading up to the last physician must be the expansion of study within our own field of Banquet at St. Louis June 26,
game Saturday night. Lillie Mc- therapy. 1940.
Clure's team beat out Edyth We wonder if in reading this
Gates' team in the semi-finals but Chemistry you can fully realize the import
try to get Edyth to admit that The study of Chemistry seems to be the greatest stumbling of such a meeting,. This? sincere,
her team was the least bit in- block to the majority of students. The major reason for this is unselfish group of workers for
ferior. Beverly Dodge had the that this should be a compulsory istudy in high school and it is not. our college left.their homes, tak-
bad luck to Ibe assigned to early If each high school student were required to take the regulation ing their weekly day of rest, to
losers but enjoyed the good luck course of one yelar of high school chemistry this basis would make devote the entire time in work-
of following thru with other the more advanced divisions of the subject not only more intereist- ing out plans that are primarily
teamis. Gertrude Ganfield was as- ing but easier of application. The present schedule for the teach- for your benefit and pleasure.
signed late due to a lagging re- ing of Chemistry in our osteopathic colleges calls for Inorganic, Several matters of great import-
quest but knew the answer to Organic and Physiological Chemistry. These are given in the ance needed to be considered.
the question "Why did Water- Freshman and Sophomore years and without a preliminary high Your Reunion and Banquet had
ville lose?" school or college course lare certainly difficult. Chemistry is a very been definitely dated and a ten-
Why can't we have these necessary part of the education of any physician. The reactions tative program outlined. Sam
games every month instead of used in diagnosis and many other practical analyses depend upon Liebov's trip from St. Louis to
having to wait a whole year for an understanding of chemical activities. The study of diet may Chicago to go over these pre-
a return. 0 yes, Virg was hang- bei reduced to chemical terms. This subject deals with some very liminary plianis for your meeting
ing around snapping pictures of simple and common chemicals as well as the complicated organic Wednesday night, June 26 re-
the girls and as; usual doing as combinations. sulted in a saving to you of fifty
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Pledge Westfiall was the chair- vision of that mighty mite of the
Fraternities man for the occasion, assisted kitchen-the honorable Glenn C.
Following the repast the c.on-
ference continued in Parlor A,
by Pledge Elliot who did some Munger Esq. (Some hash eh with Dr. McCaughan expressing
very clever advertising for the gals?) we played bridge and his complete surprise and grati-
affair. Dancing and games were bingo. Later in the evening re- fication at the call and response
The last regular meeting of played which rounded off the freshments! were served - Wal I such a meeting. He reviewed
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Sigma Sigma Phi was held in the evening very nicely. thlat just about all for thiis, time
the college situation briefly and
form of a banquet at Leo's! deli- The Atlas Club every semester -Adios. 0. G. N.pointed out that the future of
catessan with Judge Powers as has a series of speakers which our institutions must depend
the guest speaker. The Judge, appear every other Monday eve- largely on concerted effort with-
who is troubled with a chronice ning. The first speaker for the
cholecystitis, could not partici- new semester was Dr. Zimmer-
New Unique in our own ranks. He added that
he had noted an increased inter-
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peacefully by while the rest of Vienna who talked on a very in-
cents. Match that in unselfish- during the paist year.
us attacked large slabis of ham teresting modern topic. Monday The business of the conference
ness if you can. Sam spent his
and then delivered a very inter- evening, March 11, Dr. L. L.
transportation to Chicago and re- was not hurried but a number of
esting talk after we had finished. Facto will lecture on technic. The
turn from St. Louis and one day important items were disposed
Now that the six weeks exams practical work committee under
away from his practice to slave of. Reports were heard from Drs.
are over, we see that Dr. Facto the direction of Dr. Paul Rutter money for you. Mlay we assure Campbell and Rogers on Student
hasn't lost any of his "stuff" is outlining a very interesting
you now that this spirit within Recruiting and Endowment. Con-
during his absence from the col- group of speakers for the semes-
the Alumni of our college is structive ideas were offered by
lege and ean still ask about more ters series of talks.
growing rapidly and it is and everyone present all being noted
signs with peoples' name attached Out of the new crop of fresh-
to them than there are names men, who have entered school will be the basis for the main- and miany to be ulsed later in the
tenance of our prestige in the program.
listed in the telephone directory. this term,, we have had the pleas- Dr. Paul Park was designated
Dr. Schumaker is amazed at ure to pledge Joe Cullen, Earl future.
chairman of the Homecoming Ju-
the interest the Senior A class i's Gay, Don Althouse, and Siam Before discussion of the major bilee to be held possibly in Oc-
showing in carbon, hydrogen and Thornton. topic'si of the program Dr. Cly- tober.
ozygen. Thats a good sign that R. 0. D. Stylus bourne called upon Drs. Arthur Dr. H. E. Clybourne, chair-
qualifyings are again drawing D. Becker and J. P. Schwartz of man,
together with Dr. J. P.
near. We wish you the best of the college for any remarks they Schwartz and Dr. J. E. Rogers
luck fellas, and hope you all might care to make. Both com- were charged with building a
knock off 100% in every exam. Wal reckon its time to give plimented the Alumni organiza- definite program of improvement
J. E. N. youse guys and glals the lowdown tion and reported many improve- each year leading up to our 50th
on whats going on round here. ments in the faculty and equip-
anniversary in 1948.
Wel had our smoker here at ment at the college. Each ex- This was the first time but
the houise Tuesday, January 30. pressed the hope that the Alumni
The Gamma chapter of Psi The turn out was exceptionally there will be a second. All
could visit the college and be agreed that no time should be
Sigma Alpha held their senior good-The speakers consisted of convinced of the changes that set for
banquet at the Eiast Des Moines Judge Powers, Drs. Becker, Fac- such meetings but that
have been made during the last with each fully aware of the
club January 9. The toastmas- to, Klein and Owen. several years. It is a well known value of such conferences that
Its sur-
ter Dr. O. E. Owen, introduced prisingly funny just how much fact that graduates of any tcol-
the speaker, Rev. F. J. Weertz. any time a call was made for
knowledge one can pick up at lege think of that institution in thils group of officers to be to-
The following members were these litle get togetheris.-Uh terms' of what it was doing and gether, they would meet.
issued life certificates-E. Han- Huh!! what it had at the time! of their
sen, G. Lawerence, Paul Kimber- It is unfortunate that with
We have had a couple of vsi- graduation. We want you in the 1400 Alumni scattered over the
ly. i tors in the liast two weeks-Dr. field to know that Still College country that each of you could
Beta chapter of Kansas City Millard ,the gentleman and frat is not standing still. It has pro- not have been listening
College honored us by sendingBro from Wisconsin, stopped at to the
gressed each year and will con- topics and the discussions. Every
four members to our senior ban- our humble abode long enough tinue to do so. Both Dr. Becker word and act at this meeting was
quett. to tell us he had found a place and Dr. Schwartz were optomis-
Initiation February 113 was called Summit, South Dakota, an expression of enthusiastic de-
tic of the future and stated thlat
held sire! to back the college in its
held at
at the
the P.
P. S..G.G. house,
house, those
those that seemed to be the place he all they needed was a more com-
program of expansion. The indi-
initiated were W. F erguson, M. would like to practice-Reckon plete appreciation among the vidual was submerged and the
(Ford, E'. Perry, J. Robb. thats .,where we will find him graduates of the many improve-
A banquet
banquet was heldheld at at the
the from now he on. w college and the future of osteo-
A Monwas Good iln ments already made and those
luck Cliff!! pathy put before everything else.
Eiast Des Moines club February The other visitor was, Dr. Fischer contemplated.
26. The speaker of the evening Tht good looking chap fer These officials will soon be
Dr. Halladay'isi reports were writing to you. The personal
was Bill Hamon from the identi- MilwaukeeHe is practicing in largely statistical and dealt with
Milwaukee-He is practicing in
fication department of the city Tennessee and doing right well the number of students in our message thlat they print in the
of Des Moines. He recited his! himself. forthcoming Bulletin will be of
college from the different states great interest to you. Keep in
favorite! poems, which were en- and the proportion of increase
joyed very much. We have four new men living or decrease. It was happily noted mind the sacrifices both in time
R. Woods and R. Anderson ac- in the house at the present time that the past two years have and money that these men have
cepted Pledgeship Gamma Chap- -They are: Jack Bland from given us an increase in each made and see if you cannot
ter extends their 'best regards to West Virginia; Ray Sweney from class and evidence of a continua- match them in your community.
these; two students and wishes Massachusetts; Douglais Frantz tion of this confidence. The college is extremely
them a very successful college from Michigan (potatoe farmer) proud ,of its Alumni officers. It
year. E. E. B. 'and last if not least that little It was decided to publish a is fully aware of the handicap
guy in the brilliant red shirt, Bulletin to be sent to ealch Alum- under which they are working to
Herbert Clausing from Tulsa, nus advising our graduates more initiate an increased interest in
0
Ai LZS L 2)noL Oklahoma. Es even got air on intimately of the various plans the needs of the college and os-
Now that the first six weeks es cheesf!! discussed and accepted at this teopiathy. The handicap is not
exams' are over we can plunge Thei other night-Wednesiday meeting. Watch for this import- in workable ideas but in work-
right back and burn more of the February 7, to be exact-We ant document and do not throw able aides in each state.
midnight oil, getting ready for had the Still College Coeds for it away but keep it for future Alumni meetings are being
the second six weeks work. The dinner. Those present were B.ecky reference. planned in several statess. We
semester is well underway now, Richardson (president of Delta The noon hour approached. ask you to attend these and
and the! Atlas Club 'wants: to ex- Omega), Georgiana Harris, Edy- Drs. Becker and Schwartz con- learn more about the organiza-
tend its hearty good wishes and the Gates, Rlachel Payne, Emma ferred and returned with the: an- tion. An Alumni luncheon will
good luck to all the new men, Louise MacAdams, Mildred Wey- nouncement that dinner was be- be held during the Post Grad-
who have by this time, been con- gandt, Lavonne Overton, Murie: ing served by the college in Par- uate (and Review Week at the
vinced on the study of o'steopathy Stewart, Mary Toriello, Beverly lor B, immediately adjacent. How college the last of May. Our big
as a profession. Dodge, Gertrude Ganfield, and they ever prepared that fine 11Alumni meeting will be June 26
The present pledge group of Mary Williams. The dinner gong steak dinner will ever remain a I at Sit. Louis and keep your eye
the Atlas Club gave their tannual II
rang and the shuffle began-The secret but we still think the open for detailed plans for this
I
pledge party, which is always a charge was lead by Becky /anc chef and aides had something to program. It becomes your will-
bang up affair, Saturday evening, Wirt, the two prelsidents of theii do with it. Dr. R. C. McCaughan, ing duty to assist your officers
February 3. The party was well respective organizations. Aftel guest of the group, arrived on Lin any project that will extend
attended and every one seemed putting on the feed bag which time and the * noon m;eal was truly I the good influence of our college
as affair. and our science.
to
"'' be
- having-n--, a real time
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THE LOG BOOK
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plathic treatment to support eli-
The Log Book mination. The spinal centers for
the kidneys, liver and bowels de-
mand repeated normalization.
The Technic Group
Considerable interest i's, being
"I Didn't Know-"
Not long ago I sat listening to
The Official Publication of The following measures are indi- manifested in the work of the a small group making plans for
DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE special Technic committee of the
cated: greatly increased fluid in-
OF OSTEOPATHY take; daily or more frequent faculty. Letters and cards come big things. One member wars
Editor--.-- ..................
E. Harwood enemata; repeated sponge baths'; in asking more about the plan not a stranger for we had known
and in many cases with marked and what will eventually be done him for years, but he was a new-
Faculty Adviser -.- H. V. Halladay toxemia, the use of enteroclysis with the findings. We are not comer in the organization. I was
(Murphy drip) of 5% glucose} selfish and so if the total findings
President .-.. Arthur D. Becker awakened from the usual routine
from 4 to 6 hours at a time, appear to be in the class! of a
twice each 24 hours. Proper real contribution to the study of by a spontaneous remark of his.
Osteopathy Without Limitation Osteopathic Technico you will be "Where have I been while all of
ventilation aids detoxification.
Mobilization of the thoracic cage given the opportunity to share this has been going on?" Later
is valuable. Measures u'seed to in the results. It is a slow pro- he enlarged on this
Osteopathic Therapeutics combat toxemia also serve to cess trying to select a type of
sudden awak-
control high temperatures, in technic that will do what is ening of hi's. It seems that he
REGION OF THE THORAX claimed for it. With seven regu- had been too busy with the af-
which problem we may add the
(Number 18 in Series) careful but thorough upper cer- lar members of the faculty, each fairs of his office and family to
vical normalization as a method making an analysis of the many observe the things that were go-
Lobar Pneumonia UContd. types,, one or two an evening is a ing on continuously in hi's own
of marked value.
The results obtained by the good record. Some of our Tech- immediate vicinity. The group of
distinctive osteopathic treatment To prevent compliciations: The
most common complication is nic is not acceptable. It is not osteopathic physicians around
of lobar pneumonia have attain- specific and being too general in him had been organized for
ed a high pinnacle in the world empyema. The careful normali-
zation of the cervical and thor- scope is not as useful as Technic many years and he had been
of therapeutics. More than 90% selected for a definite purpose. invited to become a member.
of iall cases treated have made acic spine with careful raising
and articulation of the ribs en- The group sol far, has confined There was no selfiish motive
good recoveries as a reisult of the its! observations to the articula- either in the invitation nor in the
skillful and intelligent applica- hances local reisistance of tissues
by normalization of vasomotor tions of the vertebral column. If refusal. Our profession sits in
tion of the fundamental princi- this is finished at the end of the 'conferences with each otheir for
ples underlying innervation. Such treatment ex-
osteopathic semester it will still leave other mutual benefit and not for the
science. erts a favorable influence on
trophism. Should empyema re- divisions of our osteopathic tech- good of any one member. Those
The problem presenting in the sult in spite of such care, prompt nic to be reviewed as time per- who do not affiliate think for
treatment of lobar pneumonia is recognition and surgical treat- mits. the moment that they cannot
in no way dissimilar to that pre- ment are imperative. give, the time nor perhaps the
senting in many acute infectious small amount of financial support
diseases'. Pneumoccoci pulmon- To support vital functions:
Osteopathic treatment to secure
Dr. Halladay Honored neces's'ary for group projects.
ary infections are more serious They need only to investigate
than most and the effelcts of the normalization of the cervical and Recently Dr. H. V. Halladay with an open mind the benefits
toxins elaborated are more dis- upper dorsal Ispine and the las- wrais awarded an honorary mem- in many ways and their first
astrous than in many infections, sociated ribs is the best insur- bership in the Lambda Omicron decision will be over-ruled.
ance for the. maintenance of ade- "I
but the basic objectives of treat- Gamma fraternity. This! is a did not know" is not to be ex-
ment are the same as are met quate cardiac reserves. The cen- double honor. The Lambda Omi- cused. We do know that unless
with in most infections. tral nervous mechanisms are cron Gamma was founded in certain tangible benefits' are
They
may be stated as follows: likewise protected by these ols- 1924. Chapters are active in manifest by organizations that
1. To preserve and enhance the teopathic measures. All vital Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Des these organizations fade! and dis-
patient's resistance, both gen- organs and tissues are benefited Moines and Chicago. During the appear. We do know that the
eral and local. by measures used in combating sixteen years of Lambdia Omicron American Osteopathic Association
2. To overcome the infection. toxemia. From the first day in Gamma expansion the Grand is producing very certain tangi-
3. To combat toxemia. lobar pneumonia, the efforts to Chap'ter haisi never voted an hon- ble benefits and that it is ex-
4. To prevent complications if combat toxemia mufst be unre- orary membership until its last panding in its good influences.
mitting. In many ways' this fac- meeting when Dr. Halladay wals The one thing that prevents a
possible and to promptly rec-
ognize them and effectively tor may be! said to constitute the unanamously given this honor. more complete coverage of all
"crux of treatment." This, therefore, not only brings needed activities is an increased
treat them if they occur.
5. To support vital functions. To fortify and sped convales- this reward of merit to the indi- membership. Your membernship
6. To fortify and sipeed iconvales- cence: lobar pneumonia is a viduial but also to our college. will enlighten you where your
cence. wicked disease and the toxins of We extend our sincere thanks to appreciation may have been dim.
To preserve and enhance the the infection work havoc thruout the Grand Chapter of the Lamb- We are rapidly nearing the date
patient's resistance, both general the entire body. The heart mus- da Omicron Gamma and the for a great meeting of our affili-
and local, includes: rest in bed; cle, the kidney epithelium, the Local Chapter also for the part ated members. Your name on
proper ventilation; good nursing parenchymatous cells of the liver they played in bringing thils hon- the roll will guarantee the an-
care; suitable and adequate diet; and other tissues in the body or to Des Moines. swer to "I didn't know," many
careful and repeated osteopathic undergo cloudy swelling and times during the year. It will
normalization of the spine and granular degeneration, and in is sufficient. Many cases require add to your confidence and it
paravertebral tissues and the se- severe icasesi focal areas of nec- two to four treatments daily. will give you thiat feeling of be-
curing of adequate sleep. rosis ensue. As long as there is Very severe cases may require ing of service where service is
To overcome the infection: By pathology in these tissues and treatment every two hours, or needed most.
osteopathic treatment we make organs, there will be reflex os- even more frequently during the Sign the blank and mail it to
available to patients their own teopathic spinal lesions (viscero- critical stages of the disease. the Central Office. When you
inherent capacities and re- somatic). These reflex lesions Treatment within the first few step up to the registration desk
sources. The antigen of the in- impair recuperative activities houris following the onset may be at St. Louis there will be no
fective agent is the specific and and maintain the pathology by successful in aborting the case. question ajs! to your standing.
adequate stimulus to those tis- which they were produced. Re- Treatment during the first 48 Yo'u will already be a member.
sues and organs whose function peated osteopathic normalization hours may be fairly insistent and H. V. Halladay
it is to erect barricades (anti- of these viscerosomaltic lesion thorough even though it may tire
toxins, antibodies, opsonins, etc.) areas makes available the nor- the patient somewhat. After 48
mal processes of repair. The
The re!ticulo endothelial tissue's
found in the ispleen, the liver, common error in severe acute in-
hours the treatments should
av.oid fatigue and should be spe-
New Catalog
the bone marrow, the lymphatic fections is for the patient to re- cific, not over long and repeated A completely new catalog is in
structures, and probably many turn to usual activities too sipeed- asi indicated. 'the! process of being edited. With
other tissues and organs are ac- ily. Time and osteopathic treat- Time and the experience of the numerous other things to be
tive in overcoming infections and ment are indicated. It takes thousands of osteopathic phy- done at this season it will be
neutralizing toxins. These tis- time, rest, and restoration of sicians have established the ef- several weeks before copies will
sues and organs can function at bodily resources to make an op- ficacy of such a regime of dis- be available but we are working
optimum only when their blood timum recovery from a serious tinctively osteopathic therapeutic hard and will rush the printing
and nerve supply are miaintained infection such as lobar pne!u- application. For discussion re- job. If you hiave the names of
within normal limits. The me- monia. garding serum therapy, and med- prospective students who need a
chanisms to overcome infections In a few mild and favorable ication, the reader is referred to new edition be sure to renew the
are inherent in the body tissues. cases of lobar pneumonia one standard texts. name for our files. Get your
To combat toxemia: osteo- osteopathic treatment each day A. D. B., D. 0. own request in early for a copy.
THE LOG BOOK
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THE BASIC SCIENCES
state dues for 1940-41 are mailed
President Hook to the Secretary in Marshalltown (Continued From Page 1)
While several reports on Pres- well in advance of May 8th. Dues Bacteriology
ident Hook's condition have payments in the mail on 'May 8,
A very thoro study of the subject of Bacteriology is necessary
reached us, today is our first 9 or 10th cannot be credited for for an appreciation of one of the major causes for disease. The
note from him since he entered convention privileges. detail of differentiation of fevers land foci of infection often de-
the Kani Osteopathic Hospital in Membership pends upon the findings of the Bacteriologist. This study definitely
Omaha about February 1st. With Paying ones dues! is only the paintis a picture of the possible seriousness of a diseased part of
his second trip to the operlating first obligation of any ones mem- the} body and offers a basis for the therapy most acceptable in
room now history, and both for bership. Interested participation combating the pathology.
major procedures, he is assured in the aims' and needs of your so- Biology
by his surgeon, Dr. Anton Kani, ciety is indispensable to your
that six weekis may find him at own progress. In order to understand the complicated human body the stu-
work again. We are all delight- den't must begin. his !study with the simple forms of animal life.
Did you know that non-mem-
ed to know you are improving Biology is basic in that idea and its expansion as the normal func-
bers are continuously providing
satisfactorily, Rolla, and wish tions of animal life are studied in connection with evolutionary
evidence of law violation that The
you godspeed for a full and com- changes and the adaptability of animal life to environment.
may surely jeopardize the rights
plete recovery. student realizes that as life, becomes more complicated that the
and privileges of the entire pro-
body must develop in greater detail. Biology answers many ques-
State Convention fesion? How recently have you
tionis' that arise in the study of human functional reactions.
The finial form of Dr. Holcomb known the joy of signing up a
Jordan's program for the 42nd member in your A. 0. A. or State Histology
annual convention of the Iowa Society? Why not be a member The physician must picture in his mind the beginning of
Society of Osteopathic Physicians of the second water, by sending disease. To do this he must have a clear picture of the body under
and Surgeons has juisit gone to in the application of some near- the microscope in health and in disease. Histology shows' us the
the printers. When your copy by non-member als! you bring magnified tissues in health. We must know these in order to
arrives you will agree that he your own current dues for 1940- recognize the same tissues affected by a destructive process. Since
has a rare innovation for us then. 41 up to date? we learn largely by comparison, Histology is the basis for an
The entire program has been de- Refer to your new A. O. A. interpretation of Pathology.
signed on the modern teaching Directory for virtually complete Embryology
p!attern of Visual education. Like status on State and A. O. A. The development of the animal from the simple union of two
the current talking pictures, "It membership. cells is a remarkable story. Certain changes rapidly take place
Has To Be Seen." Here are Applications for Membership during this period of life. If these changes, do not follow a set
some of the high lights you will
B. A. Wayland, Cedar Rapids. rule the newly born infant may show a condition that may be
want to be sure to hear and see: corrected or not. The diagnosis and treatment of cases' often is
Dr. C. B. Blakeslee-Indianap- Clive R. Ayers, Grant.
R. L. Pell, Lake Park. based on a knowledge of slight alterations in the embryologic life
olis, Ind. "The Kidney" (with of the individual.
H. A. Somers, Hawarden.
slides) Ethel Boyd, Spencer.
Dr. A. B. Crites-Kanslas City. Anatomy
B. 0. Hoard, Spencer. The study of the structure of the body is classified under the
"The Treatment of Deafness." J. E. Bunker, Cherokee.
Dr. R. C. McCaughan-Chicago. subject of Anatomy. Histology is microscopic anatomy. Embry-
D. C. Giehm, Sioux City. ology is developmental anatomy and Gross Ana'tomy extending thru
"Our Osteopathic Problems." Respectfully submitted,
Dr, James Sharon-State Health many hours of study, consists of the description of the parts of
F. A. Gordon, D. 0., the body that are visible to the naked eye. Gross Anatomy is the
Department. "The Eye in Sy- Sec'y.-Treas.
philis." basis for many advanced subjects that every physician must be
Dr. S. V. Roebuck-Chicago. familiar with, if he expects to be accurate in diagnosis and treat-
"Osteopathic Technique." Polk County ment plan.
The! Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy has, provided every
Dr. W. Don Craske-iChicago.
"Bandaging and Casts." Thirty-eight guests and mem- opportunity for the detailed study of each of the above basic sub-
Dr. A. D. Becker-Des Moines. bers of Polk County Osteopathic jects. Dr. Shumaker as head of the Chemistry department is a
"Future of Osteopathy." Association met at the Kirkwood recognized authority on the subject. Laboratory hoursi and lec-
Turn now to the date of May Holtel, February 12th, for a 6:30 tures are correlated so that the student enjoyes the greatest benefit
9 and 10 in your appointment P. M. dinner. The guest speaker from each. Experiments are made practical and in each division
record and reserve both days for was Dr. Anton Kani of Omaha, complete equipment may be found in the laboratory for a thoro
continuous attendance at your Nebraska, a 1917, Still College demonstration of the practical application of the subject.
program in Hotel Savery, Des graduate. His subject was "Os- Dr. Hugh Clark, with five years. of graduate and research
Moines, put on by your profes- teopathy at the Crossroads," in study in the Biological department of the University of Michigan,
sion, for your benefit. which he ably summed up the is in charge of the didactic and laboratory instruction in Biology,
Public and Professional Welfare problems Osteopathy faces today Bacteriology, Embryology and Histology and is assisted by Prof.
Committee chairmen of your of becoming a part of a larger Charles Stull. Dr. Clark i's: fully cogniz'ant of the value of these
society were privileged to attend group, or continuing alone to subjects as foundational studies in osteopathy. His courses are
the first "School of Instruction" follow the percepts taught by planned carefully and carried ou't with precision. The acquisition
given by the P. & P. W. Commit- Andrew Taylor Still. Dr. Kani of new microscopes and other laboratory equipment this past year
tee of A. 0. A. The one day also showed two reels of excel- has increased the' scope of this work land we may be certain of a
"School" was held in Chicago lent surgical motion pictures in better understanding of these subjects under the new plan of
Towers Club on February 11th. color, taken 'by himself and Dr. blending lectures', note books and laboratory schedules.
The states of Illinois, Iowa, Wis- Ashmore at the Kani Hospital. The departmen't of Anatomy is under the direction of Dr. H.
consin, Michigan and Indiana Dr. Beryl Freeman asked local V. Halladay who needs no introduction to the profession. His work
were well represented. The pub- Osteopathic Physicians to coop- as a teacher in the profession for the past twenty five, years speaks
lic and your profession in Iowia erate with school representatives for itself. Dr. Paul Kimberly, who hlais been his assistant for the
will certainly derive added bene- in utilizing local resources in ed- past two years, has, been retained on the faculty and will continue
fitsi for the decision of Drs. Jor- ucational problems. As Ositeo- his teaching in the laboratory and in the didactic classes given in
dan, Tueckes, Owen, Biddison piathic representatives to the the Sophomore year. An important phase of the teaching of
and Cunningham to finance their health group of some fifty local Anatomy is the close relation between the mtajor principles of
own instruction in this' work. service! organizations, she stated Osteopathy and all gros's anatomy. Dr. Halladay and Dr. Kimberly
Regulations that this can best be done by are ever mindful of this extremely important interpretation of the
With the adoption of amend- being ready to talk to groups of subject.
ments last year, the beginning of school children on health prob- We are certain that you will not find a better organization for
the Society fiscal year was moved lems when we are called upon the teaching of the basic sciences than we have at our college.
up to May 1st. This facilitates to dso.
do Our students progressing from the subjects listed above to thols'e
evaluation of a full years pro- At the regular March meeting, leading to clinical contacts are well prepared for the advanced
gram by your responsible dele- Dr. B. iE'. Laycock of the Still studies. We are proud of each year at our college. D. M. S. C. 0.
gates a't the annual May conven- ~College Faculty, talked on "Ap- will continue to advance and as time makes demands the curriculum
tion. It also obligates! dues pay- pendicular Technique," and gave and hour's will b'e changed to meet existing conditions. A highly
ment in full prior to registra- some very helpful and practical technical educational course, such as is offered at our college, must
tion at the annual convention to demonisitrations to an interested also anticipate the future and our officers are !alreadylooking ahead
avoid the larger registration fee. group. in preparation for the greater responsibilities that our future grad-
It will save your time in the Ruth Paul, D. 0., Sec'y. uates must meet.
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-l Alumni News
Louis Convention
The There is a renewed activity
due at this time of year among
We believe that no other city
I
the several organized states. The
has offered our annual conven-
tions the variety and amount of
Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy reports so far, have been mostly
entertainment which is being of- on paper but we are watching
announces an intensive week of closely to see if they are put
fered in St. Louis this year.
Much of it is furnished without into effect. News Bulletins have
charge to visitors at the conven- POST-GRADUATE REVIEW AND CLINIC been promised from the states
tion and some is being paid for and also from the national or-
:_hvba:riousi Societies, Associa- Open to all graduate osteopathic physicians ganization, the latter now in the
tions, Fraternities and individ- process of makeup. Iowa hopes
uals. Plan now to do your annual "Brain Dusting" with us to entertain the Iowa students
The Societies of O. & O. L., before the end of the semester
and our augmented faculty for six days of concentration. and will have a luncheon during
Proctology and Herniology will
meet for their respective clinical the state meeting in May. An-
conventions prior to the conven- MAY 27 to JUNE 1 inclusive other luncheon is called during
tion of the Association and each the Post Graduate and Review
Turn to the right page of your appointment book now. week of May 27th.
of them will hold its annual re-
union and banquet before Dr. Program announcement in our next issue. You will want Michigan has called for a list
Soden opens his big show. of Michigan students and will
to hear and see every hour being planned for you. give, them instructions for the
An attractive program, includ-
ing Past President Arthur E. Summer. Dr. St. Amant and his
Allen as a speaker, has been
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planned for the open meeting in with a survey of possible recruits
in the state.
the Statler Ball Room on Sunday
evening, June 23. Early arrivals
at the convention and the public
Expositive Osteopathy Ohio will reorganize during
the state convention and prom-
are invited to attend. Admission ises to give its sister state Michi-
is by ticket only and they should Last month we discussed with you the importance of a gan plenty of rivalry in the race
be secured immediately after ar- firm foundation of basic sciences in the study of osteopathy. for honors. Wisconsin is at work
rival. We hope to be able to In the progression of the subjects that form our curriculum and we hear good reports from
broadcast the latter part of this the next step must be to use this given information and to Kentucky and a number of other
meeting from the Ball Room. apply it in the study and expansion of our principles and prac- spotls.
All visiting lady guests at the tice of osteopathic therapy. Next month we will finish this The one thing that is adding
convention are invited to attend series of three divisions of the course in the explanation of how to our enthusiasm is that we are
a reception for Mrs. Frank F. our students actually practice osteopathy in the final third of getting the names of good pros-
Jones in the Ball Room of the the schedule. pects in nearly every mail. Keep
DeSoto Hotel on Monday after- It is difficult to draw a definite line between Basic Sciences in mind that the names we have
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noon. :1ilKets miust De excnangeau
.IsH os
and Therapeutic subjects. Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology had on the prospect list are near-
at the local registration desk. are basic in that they form the foundation for diagnosis, prog- ly all cancelled now due to the
Both Sigma Sigma Phi and Psi nosis and treatment and yet their application is so closely increase in preliminary require-
Sigma Alpha will have their an- linked with the real study of osteopathy that in their teaching, ments. We are starting all over
nual reunions and banquets in osteopathy cannot be eliminated. These subjects are disposed again and immediate prospective
i students must have the full two
the Statler Hotel on Monday eve- of before the Junior year yet their influence continues and
ning before the President's Re- 'they are never completely disposed of in the mind of the years of college. The future
ception and Ball. must be given a thot also and in
physician. listing interested young men and
The big reception and ball in Physiology deals with the function of the various parts
honor of Dr. Frank F. Jones will women indicate their present sta-
of the body that are studied under the title of Anatomy. A tus and when they will be pre-
be held in the Statler Ball Room physician must understand function as the normal response
Monday evening. Every regis- pared to enter our college.
to stimulation. Any deviation from this response mu'st be It is advantageous to have
tered convention attendant is in- rated as dysfunction and should be studied in order to devise
vited. A nationally known or- your state organized but as in-
and select the proper treatment to correct the condition. dividuals with or without state
chestra has been engaged for Pathology is the study of abnormal Histology. The mind's
this occasion and will be aug- centralization you each have a
eye must see the microscopic picture of disease. The micro- duty to your profession and your
mented by a trio of girl singers scope brings us this record and we follow the changes as repair
from one of the radio stations. college. We need many more
begins and the organs return to normal structure and function. osteopathic physicians and your
Punch will be served without The rapidity of this change depends largely on the selection
charge and other refreshments influence is needed now.
may be obtained in the hotel. of the proper method of treatment and is an important factor
in the satisfactory recovery of the patient.
All ladies who register as
guests at the convention are in-
Principles of Osteopathy are not only distributed thruout Confucius Say-
vited by the St. Louis Osteo- the course in the interpretation of the majority of the subjects, "Seniors are bored of educa-
but are concentrated into a complete course of instruction and tion." And why not? The week
pathic Auxiliary to attend a com- discussion. The basic precepts, of Dr. A. T. Still have not of April 8 they took eight exams
plimentary luncheon in the Stat- changed since their announcement in 1874. The linking of his covering the four years work
ler Ball Room on Tuesday. News ideas of the mechanics of the body with the latest findings of under the title of Qualifying Ex-
has leaked out that only one man the present day scientists is an interesting subject. It plainly aminations. Their emotions ran
will be permitted to lunch with shows that Dr. Still w'as some fifty years ahead of his time in the gamut from real joy, when
the ladies and Dr. Jones has therapeutic insight for the tendancy now is to limit the intro- they found a question they could
been selected for that signal hon- duction of drugs into the body except when indicated by certain answer, to violent anger when
or. He hias our congratulations methods of diagnosis. The day of the indiscriminate use of the old brain failed to give or
and sympathy. drugs has passed and natural methods of treatment are para- tempus fugited in high. The
Golf, trap shooting and fly mount. question now among them is not
casting tournaments have been Principles of Osteopathic Technic brings to the student a how to get into Room 307 but
arranged' for Tuesday afternoon. how to get out of it.
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the offering is satisfactory. Pro- Laycock greeted as a new mem- was sponsored by the Phi Sigma will have provided entertainment
grams are in the process of mak- ber of the family. Dr. Paul ( lamma and certainly left no for their members and all have
ing and it will soon be time to Kimberly, now dignified with his loubt in the minds of the stu- arranged attractive programs.
print 1,000 tickets for those who degree, was also given an extra c lents as to his ability. We know Entertainment has been pro-
will attend the fraternity and so- ovation. Most of the faculty ie talked over the heads of those vided for the ladies and non-
rority reunions. I know of a were present but it would be a in the younger classes and his fraternity men on Tuesday eve-
number of people who have been miracle if we had them all on lemonstration of the work of the ning at the DeSoto. The program
working day and night recently dais at one time. firemen with the new type in- consists of a dinner, floor show
and who will continue to work February 9-A combined dis- 1haler was' something to see and quiz program on Osteopathy,
longer and harder than they play of the Freshman class and again. c Many thanks Lt. and the all for the price of a dinner.
should just to know that you a surgical film. The new class IP. S. G. Good talent has been engaged
will be well taken care of during numbering over twenty (a rec- April 5-Mr. Miles, editor of for the floor show and we can
your visit to St. Louis the last ord) were taken apart for the t;he American Legionair, was in- guarantee the quality of the din-
of June. benefit of the various states and ttroduced on the program spon- ner and show. The quiz on Os-
We have already started to many of you know the routineroutine. sored by the Atlas Club. Mr.teopiathy was written by Dr.
get ready for the trip. Our Sum- Boos and cheers were intermin- Miles, having been in the late Drennan and the audience will
mer suit has been taken out of ~
gled as certain states were an- World War spoke on America have opportunity to compete for
storage and will be sent to the nounced. A fine class and now and reminded us of our fortun- cash prizes.
cleaners this week for the re- intimately a part of thigs ate position in the world and on
moval of the Winter's accumu- that they seem to be old timers. this continent. A bus ride has been arranged
It is no doubt for the ladies on Wednesday
lation of wrinkles and dust. Bet- The surgical film on a brain op- true that few of us realize the
ter get your reservation madem morning. Large busses have been
eraltion was from the library of Iprivilege we are enjoying now
the library reserved, each with an announcer
early. Davis and Geck of Broklyn, N. Y. and hope will not be disturbed. who will describe the points of
H. V. Halladay, Exc.-Secy.
February 16-Thru the influ- interest. The trip will be of un-
tn A( nnence
AVn of Glen Walker we enjoyed I. S. O. usual interest because of the his-
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A1TL1At a film from. the library of the torical background of modern
Army. The maneuvers necessary
Now that "Hell Week" is overfor the placement of hospital The International Society of St. Louis. Tickets are fifty cents
and formal initiation has taken units and other divisions of the Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryn- each and the tour requires three
place, there are a few fellows Medical Corps were clearly gology will hold its National hours to complete.
Convention in St. Louis June 19, Wednesday evening is Alumni
who can actually call themselves shown Wehope to have a con-
followed by the American Osteo- night. Most Alumni Associations
actives instead of .low down tinuation of this interesting and
instructive movie
pledges, or was it the actives who instructive at some
movie at early
some early pathic Society of Ophthalmology will meet for dinner and later be
were low down?. Never the less date. and Oto-Laryngology June 20-21- entertained with floor shows or
fourteen (has beens) pledges 22. good programs. All of these
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can now say they are members February 2 a-Mere mention Any of you who do, or are meetings are to be held in the
and be proud of it. of the number 57 brings to mind interested in, eye, ear, nose and Statler.
"Hell Week" was run off in all sorts of good things to eat. throat work should attend this Your St. Louis Committee is
about the same manner as in the Mr. Jeffery of Heinz entertained convention. You are welcome offering you a choice of parties
past, which ended up with a us with the story of the develop- as a guest even though you are on Thursday night, one a show
"Millionaires Party" on Saturday ment of preservation of foodis by not a member. There will be a at the famous Municipal Opera
March 16. On the Sunday noon canning. Certainly a film that very fine program, clinic and en- and the other a boat ride on the
of formal initiation March 31, each of you should see and not tertainment for those attending. Mississippi. Both are complimen-
the members and pledges en- too full of plugs for the product. Will be happy to meet you in tary to visitors but require an
St. Louiis June 19. exchange of tickets at the local
joyed a banquet at Dotys' Tea Try to get this instructive story
H. J. Marshall, D. O. registration desk before noon on
Room, which was well attended for your own group.
President, I. S. O. Tuesday. Transportation will be
by the Atlas Club and their March 1 Mr. Hlammond of
the Identification Bureau of the furnished without charge to and
guests. from the opera and boat. At-
The annual "Yard Day" of the city surprised us with an hour of DR. C. O. MEYER-
is now associated with the tendance at either event will be
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Atlas Club was held Saturday poetry. That he kept us laughing
Madison Street Hospital of Seat- interesting and an evening well
morning, March 30, and with the overtime is enough to say about
work of all the house and out- his allotted time. The program tle, Washington which is under spent.
the management of Dr. E. W. Entertainment schedules have
side men, the premises of the was sponsored by the Sigma Sig-
Pruett. We have some very also been prepared for visiting
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The Practical Work Committee che, one of the iCity Forum work being done at this institu- variety of entertainment is avail-
on Miarch 1 had a very interest- speakers, held the asembly spell- tion and the excellent equipment able for them, including every-
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ing movie on OBI. technic as done bound while he skimmed over and service which is appreciated thing from day nurseries to
in the Los Angeles County Hos- the "Situation in Europe" as if by the growing clientel. Our best swimming pools and dances. We
pital. The committee has ar- it were easy to think about. It is wishes are extended to Dr. Meyer I feel sure you will be well taken
ranged for a talk from Dr. Ma- surprising how much we think and congratulations to Dr. care of in St. Louis.
Pruett. Collin Brooke, D. O.
loney who will speak on a sub- we know until we get out of our Chairman of Entertainment
ject of his own choice, at an own rut and try to look at the
early date. other fellows business. We are DR. AND MRS. PAUL BARTON I
R. 0. Drews, Stylus indebted to Psi Sigma Alpha, -of Ottawa, Ill., should DR. WILLIAM REES-
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Honorary Fraternity for this have a double announcement. of Cleveland had too stu-
THE MAINE OSTEOPATHIC most interesting assembly. Twin girls were born to themI dious a picture in the paper the
HOSPITAL March 15-The Iota Tau Sig- February 18. They have been 1Llast of February. Good picture
at Portland has moved ma represented by Charlie Gray named Anne and Kay. Double 3 of Bill and text about his work
congratulations. with the Case School.
into larger quarters and won a brought Mr. Knight of the N. W.
nice display of pictures and text Bell Telephone Co. to the assem-
THE NEW CATALOG- LOGAN CLENDENING, M. D.-
on the front page of the March bly for our instruction and en-
tertainment. We are sure that will be available the first t has been putting in some
16 Portland Evening Express.
after his movie of the errors we of May. Reserve your copy now7 good plugs for osteopathy lately
make in talking over the phone by writing and list along with 1 in his syndicated column. It
DR. D. E. SLOAN-
of the January class has that in the future we will be your name the prospective scu- would be a good idea to keep a
opened offices in Des Moines. more careful and also more cri- dents you have contacted lately. file of these in your office.
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The patient with the onset of the cases. If in the early stage fol-
The Cop
The Log Book attack shows evidence of pro-
found shock and may have as-
sociated nausea and vomiting.
lowing the attack, dehydration is
evident from excessive sweating
A couple of weeks ago I came
and vomiting, they should be
The Official Publication of The blood pressure usually drops given normal saline, subcutane-
DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE out of a building at the corner
promptly and the heart action is ously or by enteroclycis. The
OF OSTEOPATHY of Ninth and Olive in St. Louis
very weak so that the patient at patient should remain in bed for
the time of the attack may be several weeks and activity should and wondered where to catch the
Editor --...... E.
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pulseless. The pulse pressure be gradually restored under care- Service Car to Maplewood. This
Faculty Adviser ..H. V. Halladay may be as low as 10 or 15 m. m. ful supervision and direction. is one of the newer methods of
In some cases coronary occlusion With the relief of pain the tend- transportation from down-town
President --. .Arthur D. Becker must be carefully differentiated ency is to resume active life too
from upper abdominal surgical promptly. A. D. B., D. 0. to the suburbs and had been in-
Osteopathy Without Limitation emergencies such as acute chole- stituted since my earlier visits
cystitis, or perforation of an to the city many years ago. I
Osteopathic Therapeutics ulcer. Conn. Board know the city of St. Louis pretty
The diagnosis depends very
largely upon an accurate and de- The next state board examina- well and its types of transporta-
(Number 19 in Series) tailed history of the case with tions to be given in Connecticut tion but this was a new one to
the careful consideration of the will be July 1st and 2nd and me. In the modernization of this
CORONARY OCCLUSION
various etiological contributing held at the State iCapitol in great city the problem of rapid
(By Request)
factors. Electrocardiographic ex- Hartford. Write to Dr. Frank auto transit across town has been
In a very large majority of amination is of real value in F. Poglitsch of New Britain, solved. The street car and bus
cases, coronary o'cclusion, is a Conn., for detailed information. service is well managed and now
many cases in diagnosis and dif- I find that each of the smaller
serious complication in the ferential diagnosis. Physical ex-
course of disease of the coron- adjacent communities are con-
amination of the chest is many DR. J. J. HERRIN- nected with the down-town busi-
ary arteries. It is a vascular ac- times entirely negative. of Madill, Okla., has put ness section with a system of
cident factored upon sclerotic and one over on us. He and Miss Service Cars that waste no time
The prognosis is decidedly
atheromatous changes in the Irene Nobles were married Au- in getting out of the business dis-
guarded in coronary occlusion.
coronary vessels. The occlusion About 50% of the cases die sud- ·gust 2 at Hamburg, Ia. That'll trict and to the suburb. But-
occurs as a result of thrombosis denly or within a few days. Cases cost you two dinners instead of where could I catch this car
producing an infarct in the myo- which survive the attack may one, John. Congrats.
cardium. While emboli may act recover to varying degrees de- I have learned and so have
in the same capacity, post mor- pending in large part, no doubt, DR. ROBERT STARKS- you, that, when in doubt, ask a
tem examination in many cases upon the size and location of the of Denver, Colo., is doing cop. St. Louis is generous with
has shown that coronary emboli infarct. Favorable cases may not some fine work on the Colo. Os- its police officers and the one
are very rare. The myocardial only recover, but many cases in teopathic Bulletin and still has that was busy on the corner wias
infarct resulting from the occlu- time may be able to resume a time for stunts with the Kiwanis questioned. He knew the answer
sion may be small or large, de- relatively high degree of physi- Club that help dissipate gloom. and with a courteous smile and
pending upon the size of the cal activity. confidence he directed me to the
vessel involved. It may be fa- OUR OPERATOR NO. 27A- corner where a few minutes later
vorably placed, or by accident of The treatment at the time of
wirels that recently Dr. I caught the Service Car to
location, it may involve the con-
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duction apparatus producing pain, to secure rest, and to sup-
port the heart. Morphine given kite near Tucson, Arizona for You are not lost and it is not
more or less marked arrhythmia. the three children of J. P. who often that you need information.
The infarct may extend to the hypodermatically is probably the
best vehicle for the control of was lolling lazily in a rocker But-when that time comes that
surface of the heart and cause nearby. Some people that we you do want to know about
an associated localized pericardi- the severe pain and may be re-
peated as indications warrant. knowr of used to berate the des- something where do you seek for
tis, or it may extend to the inner ert. We say and so do Confuc- the ,answer? Some of you write
heart wall producing mural Rest is paramount, and if the
attack is a severe one with evi- ius "Once desert sand in shoes, to the college, but these inquir-
thrombi. Such mural thrombi next in steady diet."
may become detached and pro- dences of shock and circulatory ier are largely about college mat-
failure, it is unwise to move the ters. The problems that .confront
ddce further damage; pulmonary RAY SWEENEY-
patient. Rest in bed in quiet the majority of you are referred
infarcts, if in the right heart of the Freshman Class to the American Osteopathic As-
chambers, or if in the left heart surroundings is imperative. Se-
dation may be necessary for sev- broke into the Ted Ashby col- solciation for I have scanned a
chambers these thrombi may be umn not long ago. Since every- list of the questions that come
carried to the brain, kidney, eral days as mental rest is as
necessary as physical rest. Good one reads Ted's stuff this was in during an average period. You
spleen, mesentery, extremities, noticed by a good many folks in know, as I do, that the Central
etc. nursing care is essential. Cardiac
stimulants may be necessary and Iowa and several distant spots. Office is a source of authentic in-
Coronary occlusion occurs should be judiciously employed. formation on every subject that
more frequently in men than in If dyspnea is marked, oxygen is DR. SAM SCOTHORN- pertains to the profession. The
women and usually occurs; in of great value in many cases. of Dallas, Texas sent us accumulation of this data and
people past 50 years of age. an interesting publication called the maintenance of it depends on
Intravenous glucose in 50% sol-
Heredity apparently is an impor- the Dallas Dad's News. Sam is you and your support. If you are
ution may be of value.
tant etiologicalf actor as it is not featured in an article and an a member already you have con-
rare to find a definite history of Osteopathic treatment has a award.
definite contribution to make in tributed to this important record
several instances in the same of our growth and development
family. Syphilis plays an insig- these cases of coronary occlusion. DR. JOHN WOODS-
It is not wise to disturb the pa- but if you are not a member you
nificent role in causation and is of the faculty made a are retarding some important
probably largely incidental. Dia- tient in the early days following quick trip to Omaha February phase of the work of our associ-
betes melitus seems to be a con- the attack by any manipulative 15 for an afternoon and eve- ation.
tributing factor in many cases. measures that would be exhaus- ning session with the Eastern
The symtomatology in coron- tive or that would require mov- Nebraska Society. He spoke on We expect our association to
ary occlusion is chiefly that of ing the patient excessively. Gen- "Cardias Diagnosis" and "Thera- tell us the answers exactly as I
severe and usually of agonizing tle, insistent leverages calculated peutic Problems." expected the cop on the corner
pain, precordial in location and to mobilize the upper thorax and to tell me where to find the Ma-
extending through to the neck cervical spine can be used to ad- DR. 0. H. OLSEN- plewood Service Car. This same
and into the arms. It may be vantage if skillfully and care- of South Bend, Ind., sur- service of information and pro-
epigastic or extend into the neck. fully done. Later, after the criti- prised us with a fine photomon- tection will be demonstrated
It usually lasts several hours or cal stage is past, such treatment tage of snaps taken during the both by the city of St. Louis and
more and may continue for sev- makes available to the patient banquet December 8th. Fine the American Osteopathic Asso-
eral days. In some cases pain is inherent recuperative resources. work Oley and thanks. ciation during the week of June
not a marked factor The onset The diet should be liquid dur- 24. I am sure that you want to
is usually sudden and dramatic, ing the early stage and later DR. CHARLES GNAU- avail yourself of these advant-
but frequently there is a history may be more general. If the of Ft. Myers, Fla., contri- ageous contacts. Your applica-
of premonitory anginal pain for patient is overweight the diet buted a fine box of Cacti to the tion signed now will insure you
24 or 48 hours preceding. Occlu- should be so calculated as to collection of Dr. Halladay. Flo- against ignorance and will bright-
sion may occur in a case that has -cause them to lose weight. Two rida does not have many species en the next year for you in many
suffered for years with attacks to four ounces of cane sugar but the ones that grow niative ways. The returns will more than
of angina pectoris or it may be a daily as a part of their total there are noted for their beauti- compensate for the small finan-
firsit
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42nd ANNUAL
STATE CONVENTION Dr. Verne Wilson, Des Moine's.
Dr. Georgia'Challfont,, Oskaloosa knowledge of the mechanics of a normal human body. The
For the inspiration and enligh- Dr. Oscar DuBois, Oskaloosa. recognition of slight mechanical changes in the body must be
tenment of the Osteopathic Pro- Dr. Dean G. Hume, Des Moines. based upon a thoro understanding of the expectancy under
fession in Iowa, the Iowa Society Dr. R. E. Shaver, Sigourney. average conditions. The factors of age, development and use
of Osteopathic Physicians and figure largely in the discrimination that each osteopathic phy-
Surgeons will hold its 42nd an- Respectfully submitted, sician must make i.n the selection of the proper osteopathic
nual convention at Hotel Savery, F. A. Gordon. D. O., Secy-Treas. technic. The actual demonstration of Osteopathic Technic
Des Moines, May 9th and 10th. which follows cannot be appreciated without foundational
With the initiation of the first training in the possibilities and probabilities of disturbed me-
sessions of government by a
House of Delegates, as provided
Polk County chanics.
Pharmacology and the principles of the use of drugs
for in amended regulations dur- The Polk County Osteopathic should be a part of the training of the osteopathic physician
ing the 1939 convention, a con- Association met in regular ses- for the reason that some drugs are found to be useful in the
tinuous technical program will sion at 6:30 p. m., March 8th, at treatment of certain diseases. The dangers as well as certain
hold your interest throughout the Hotel Kirkwood. Twenty-seven advantages are studied and proven values are credited. Osteo-
full two days. The printed pro- guests and members were pres- pathy has never been a practice of therapy using no drugs
gram has been sent out to all ent. whatever. It is a falacy to believe that a physician should
known registered osteopathic Nineteen members of the as- practice without the privilege of using anesthesias, antiseptics,
physicians in the state. In de- sociation have expressed their antidotes and other necessary chemical combinations.
veloping that visual program, Dr. willingness to cooperate with
.
Holcomb Jordan intended that Training in Diagnosis is certainly essential in the educa-
'school officials in utilizing local tion of a physician. Osteopathic Diagnosis, Physical Diagnosis
we should see as well as hear resources in educational prob-
about recent professional ad- and Laboratory Diagnosis are studied separately and brought
lems. Their names will be placed to a climax in the subject of Differential Diagnosis. Many
vances. Come and see! The So- in a handbook for teachers as
1ciety is fortunate to have the items went to the earlier studies for this information and the
osteopathic physicians who will diligence of the student in the beginning courses plainly shows
time and service of Violet Mit- talk to school children on health
chell from the crowded schedule in his ability to apply his knowledge. An accurate diagnosis
matters. offers the proper procedure in the plan for treatment. The
of P. & P. W. staff in Chicago;
to have the cooperation of the Dr. B. E. Laycock of the Still trained diagnostician does not hesitate but sees the immediate
Register and Tribune Radio S'ta- College faculty gave a very in- needs of the patient and regulates the care of the patient
tion KSO in special Public Ser- teresting and practical demon- according to his expert observations. In seeking the cause of
vice Radio broadcasts during the stration of appendi'ular techni- disease and its elimination the physician must consider outside
convention; and the decision of que and taping for the more com- sources of infection and poisons and brings into the diagnostic
probably the greatest number of mon conditions and injuries of field the study of Public Health and Sanitation.
exhibitors for attending an Iowa the lower extremity. So popular Practice of Osteopathy includes studies of diseases of all
state osteopathic convention. The was Dr. Laycock's technique, parts of the body. The items of diagnosis, prognosis and
Banquet features a delicious din- that he was unanamously re- treatment are discussed in detail so that the student may
ner, a speaker of note and a quested to continue with further detect the source of the disorder, understand the course and
President's Ball. demonstrations at the April termination and devise and carry out a logical method of
meeting. treatment for the benefit of the patient. The development of
The House of Delegates will Ruth Paul, D. O., Sec'y.
hold three scheduled two hour special studies in practice makes it necessary to devote much
business sessions: 3:30-5:30 on more time to some subjects than others and the frequence of
Thursday; 10:00-12:00
2:00-4:00 on Friday. Certified
and The P. G. Course disease in certain parts of the body has also influenced the
time and detail of study.
delegates have their agendas for Surgery, being a mechanical method of treatment, is given
study, and any special items for Space this month does not per- icareful consideration in the schedule. Under the divisions of
their consideration should be mit of a lengthy article on the Orthopedic, Major and Minor Surgery the subject is completely
transmitted to the Secretary. coming Post Graduate and Re- covered and the student is brought to realize that surgical
view Week. Our reputation is to intervention is essential in some cases and operative treatment
Ophthalmology be upheld again for we are plan- when indicated should not be delayed.
Pursuant to respoisibilities ning a review of the best in each This exposition of the second part of our program of
placed upon the Society by the division of the field. Our next teaching is too brief for a complete understanding of the extent
recent "Blind Rules" adopted by issue will give you the program of coverage of the subjects mentioned. The detail as given
the State Department of Social but in the meanwhile do not in the college begins in the Sophomore year and extends thru
Welfare, President Hook appoint- make any other plans for the to the graduation of the student. In our next issue we will
ed Drs. J. W. Rinabarger, Roy week beginning May 2,7th. We discuss with you the practical methods used in education of a
Trimble and H. J. Marshall as a will see you then. physician. Gradulates of Des Moines Still College of Osteo-
committee to recommend to the pathy enjoy a rare privilege in the variety and quantity of
House of Delegates such stand-
THE GIRLS RESERVE CLUB- clinical patients, making of each graduate a practiced osteo-
ards as the Society should re-
of North Hi with their ad- pathic physician.
quire of those who would be I- -
recommended to the State De- visor, Miss Galvan, recently
partment for such service. If you spent an afternoon at the col- THE COLORADO NUGGETS- THE BUCKEYE O. P.-
would be so recommended by lege. They expressed surprise at isuper-'basket ball team from the state association
your State Society, be sure your the many. things they saw and from Denver recently made a in Ohio carried a picture in the
questionnaire has been complete- promised to keep Osteopathy in trip. Along the route they were February isrsue that we are glad
ly and accurately filled out and mind in the future. ably taken care of by osteopathic to see with the proper caption.
returned to the secretary. physicians the arrangements' be- Some of you know what we
DR. H. V. HALLADAY- ing made ahead by Dr. John F. mean.
Membership
will appear on the pro- Bumpus who is their official
Annual State dues fall due on gram of the New England States physician at home. This is good DR. WILLIAM MARLOW-
May 1st. Your badge can be filled convention iMay 3rd and 4th and publicity for us. of Elgin, Ill., was married
out land waiting to save your at the West Virginia meeting February 14 to Miss Beulah
time in line at the registration May 20th and 21st. WE TOLD YOU SO- Brown. Congratulations Pinkey.
desk if your 1940-41 dues are Hope you looked on page 44
received in Marshalltown by May THE FACULTY TECHNIC of the April 8 issue of LIFE and DR. DEAN G. HUME-
8th. GROUP- saw that picture of our Senior and Miss Maxine Perdue,
Applications for Membership continues to meet and dis- Georgiana Harris treating one of both of Des Moines were mar-
cuss the good and bad in tech- the championship guards on the ried January 17. Congratulations.
Anderson, J. Garth, Des Moines.
Baird, R. W., Ackley. nic. So fiar about 75 photographs state list of girls basket ball
have been taken making the rec- players. Miss Hiarris started with DR. ARTHUR D. BECKER-
Braunschweig, Emil, Des Moines.
ords complete up to and inclnd- the Hansel team and went thru is doing some extensive
Brown, A. Clifford, Council
ing the Sacro-iliac. Final con- to the finals with them. A letter traveling this month to local and
Bluffs.
sideration of the articulations is from the coach recently express- district conventions in nearby
Cramer, Morris D., Des Moines.
planned before the end of the ed his thanks and those of the states. April 12 he meets a dis-
Devine, Bennie, Des Moines.
semester. team for the service rendered. trict group at Ottawa, Ill.
Facto, Lonnie L., Des Moines.
Entered as second class
T -! .HE Accepted for mailing at
matter, February 3rd, 1923, special rates of postage
at the post office at Des provided for in Section
Moines, Iowa. under
act of August 24th,
the I~~~~~~
~ 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917,
1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1928.
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8 Dr. 'R. B. Bachman Dr. E. F. Leiningei Dr. R. B. Bachman Dr. E. F. Leininger Dr. R. B. Bachman Dr. E . .Leininger'
A. M. Obstetrics Gynecology Obstetrics Gynecology Obstetrics Gynecology
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9 Dr. A. D. Becker Dr. B. E. Laycock Dr. A. D. Becker Dr. B. E. Laycock Dr. H. V. Halladay Dr. P. E. Kimberly
A. M. Cardiology Osteopathic Cardiology Osteopathic Anatomy of Applied Anatomy
Principles Principles the Foot
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L. Facto Dr. J. M. Woods Dr. L. L. Facto Dr. J. M. Woods Dr. P. E. Kimberly Dr. A. D. Becker
A. M. Differential Pulmonary Neurologic Clinic Lobar Pneumonia Applied Anatomy
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Diagnosis of Coma Diagnosis
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11 Dr. J. P. Schwartz Dr. H. A. Graney Dr. J. P. Schwartz Dr. H. A. Graney Dr. J. P. Schwartz Dr. H. A. Graney
A. M. Surgical The Incurable Surgical The Colon Surgical The Colon
Diagnosis Cancer Patient Problems Diagnosis
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2 Dr. Mary Golden Dr. B. L. ,Cash Dr. O. E. Owen Dr. H. V. Halladay Dr. 0. E. Owen
Program subject
P. M. Pediatrics Roentgenology Leukemias Pathology of Clinical
Trauma Blood Findings to change
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Symposium on Symposium on Symposium on
Osteopathic Osteopathic Osteopathic
may
Technic Proctological Technic Proctological Technic indicate
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Clinics Clinics
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Laycock Laycock Laycock
Dr. J. L. Dr. J. L.
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Schwartz and Schwartz and
P. M. Facto Facto Facto
assistants assistants promptly
Owen Owen Owen
Halladay Halladay Halladay at the office
on arrival
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Polk County al Alumni and each of the offi- Dr. Becker Busy
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t e 4 cers of the state association re- 'Our President, Dr. Arthur D.
The Polk County Osteopathic ported on the work of the associ- Becker, has been actively en-
Just as we are going to press Association held the last meeting ation during the past year. gaged attending a number of
.the delegates of the I. S. O. P. S. of the year on the evening of The general tone of the meet- state conventions. He attended
are: meeting and deciding a num- May 3rd at the Kirkwood Hotel. ing was, one of satisfaction in the Wisconsin State Osteopathic
ber of-things. We cannot give At this time the Association was that considerable progress had Association Annual Convention
you a report of the state meet- pleased to have as guests;, all of been made but that increased co- in Milwaukee on May 1 and 2,
ing for it is not concluded but the Iowa students enrolled at operation was needed in some the Minnesota State Osteopathic
we will try. to get the newly Still College. pairts of the state. Dr. Becker Association Annual Convention
elected officeirs in before the The guest speaker of the eve- told of the progress made by the in Minneapolis, on May 3 and 4,
presses start rolling. So far the ning was Mr. Tyler, president of college during the past five years the Ohio State Osteopathic As-
attendance looks like a record the State Pharmacy Board, and and added that our educational sociation Annual Convention at
one and the program is attrac- head of the Narcotic Division of standards would be maintained. Cleveland on May 5 and 6, the
tive. the State of Iowa. Mr. Tyler Illinois State Osteopathic Associ-
gave a very interesting and in- Tle excellent record of the of-
Flash ation Annual Convention on May
structive talk on Narcotics and ficers warranted a continuation
The following officers were 7, and returned home in time to
Drug Traffic, and showed a num- of their services for another year
elected late Friday afternoon. attend the Iowa State Osteo-
ber of pictures of addicts with and the following were elected
President, Holcomb Jordon of pathic Asscociation Annual Con-
whom local physicians might in toto without a dissenting vote.
Davenport. vention on May :9 and 10.
come in contact. President, Paul Park; Vic!e Presi-
' Vice President, S. H. Klein of Dr. Becker reports good at-
Dr. Rachel Woods spoke on dent, Bruce Farmer; Secretary-
Des Moines. tendance at these meetings and
Student Recruiting and told of Treasurer, Ruth Paul; Student
: Secretary-Treasurer, F. A. Rachel fine interest shown. Des Moines
ways in which the Iowa students Recruiting Chairman,
Gordon of Marshalltown. Still College of Osteopathy alum-
present could help. Mr. George Woods; Endowment Chairman,
Trustees, Mary E. Golden, B. ni meetings were held in Mil-
Sutton of the Senior Cla;ss re- O. E. Owen and Editor of the
D. Elliott, H. D. Wright, W. S. waukee, Minneapolis, Cleveland
sponded and also thanked the Bulletin, Bob Forbes.
Edmund, R. B. Gilmour and J. J. and Des Moines with fine turn-
Association for their hospitality. Iowa stands first in the matter outs and very evident interest
Henderson. of number of Alumni in one
J. P. Schwartz was elected to The following officers were and enthusiasm.
elected to serve for the coming state. At the present time it is Previous to these state meet-
the legislative committee for a second in number of students in
five year term. Delegates to the year: President, Dr. Paul Park; ings Dr. Becker attended the
vice president, Dr. L. L. Facto; our college. This was discussed Children's Health Conference at
National Convention in St. Louis at some length and definite plans
will be Jordon and Klein. secretary, Dr. Paul Kimberly; Kansas City and was the speaker
treasurer, Dr. D. E. Sloan. will be made to correct this dis- of the evening at District meet-
: Dr. Jordon, your newly elect-
Ruth Paul, D. O., Sec'y. crepancy. ings held in Fremont, Nebraska
ed president, worked an extra
hour and gave us the following Many of those present indicat- and La'Salle, Illinois. He was
list of appointments for the year. ed that they intended to attend the guest speaker before the
It is evident that Dr. Jordon in
Michigan Dinner the P. G. Course the last of the Meridian Club at Kansas City
starting this next year off with month and also would be at the and before the Kiwanis Club of
immediate attention to commit- So many good wholesome National Convention and will at- Milwaukee, besides taking part
tees and is anxious for work to things have happened this sem- tend the Reunion and Banquet in the general program at Mil-
be done. ester that we are perhaps too that week. waukee and Des Moines. Dr.
The waiting period for action optimistic of the future. Not Becker gave glowing reports of
is to be cut to the minimum. long ago the president of the all of these various meetings and
P. and P. W., N. A. Cunning- Michigan Club received a sum of
money from a small group of our
New England Meeting is of the opinion that the osteo-
pathic profession is intensely
ham, Marshalltown.
Membership, H. L. Gulden, Alumni in Detroit. They gave alert and progressive.
orders for the boys and girls Dr. H. V. Halladay made the
Ames. trip to Providence, R. I. recently A very distinct honor has also
Convention Program, S. H. here to spend it a's they wished been delegated to our president.
and enjoy an evening at the ex- to meet with the New England
Klein, Des Moines. Osteopathic Association and ap- He will spend the week of May
C o n v ention Arrangements, pense of their good friends in 13 in Washington, D. C. as an
Detroit. By careful management pear on the program. A brief
Ruth Paul, Des Moines. stop in New York enabled him official representative of the A.
Hospitals, J. R. Shaeffer, Ma- a complete evening of entertain- O. A. at the Eighth American
ment was planned which includ- to correct an error in the coming
son City. edition of Baird's Manual and to Scientific Congress. This congress
Convention Exhibits, Roy ed a dinner, dancing and a is sponsored by the United States
theatre party. Dr. Campbell and set the editor straight on the
Trimble, Montezuma. educational requirements of our and this year is to be a part of
Ethics, J. W. Rinabarger, Keo- other local interested members the celebration of the fiftieth an-
of the profession were present colleges.
sauqua. niversary of the founding of the
and some great plans were made The New England meeting was Pan-American Union. We have
Child Health, Lydia Jordon, well attended and complimented
Davenport: for the Summer. every confidence in our plresi-
It is difficult for us to put into highly. The high light of social dent's ability to bring to t!he at-
Vocational Guidance, L. A. affairs was staged Friday night,
Nowlin, Davenport. words our feelings relative to this tention of the assembly the sci-
most friendly act by our Alumni May 3rd in the form of a Charity entific value of our osteopathic
Publidity, J. R. Forbes, Ft. Ball sponsoring the Providence
Dodge. in Michigan. This is another in- therapy.
stance of the thotfullness and Osteopathic Hospital. Many not- E'ach of us as a part of our
Veterans Bureau, H. D. ables in the legislature were
Wright, Hampton. sincere desire to keep Still Col- great institution feells the honor
lege at the top. You fellows in present showing their support of this appointment.
Public Education, B. M. Hud- for the fine work being done by
son, Charles City. Michigan cannot know the in-
creased morale you have created our profession in that state.
Public Affairs, D. 'E!. Hannan, Technic
Perry. by your contribution. It was not A short trip over the city and
the money nor what it paid for a stop at the hospital was ac- The Technic Committee of the
Radio, 0. E. Owen and Verne college has not completed its in-
in an evening of recreation. Our complished between showers
Wilson, Des Moines. vestigation's but-we hope you
National Child Health, Mary Michigan students know absol- which according to the natives
utely that they and the! college were usual at this time of year. have noticed the program of the
E. Golden, Des Moines. Post Graduate Course. Three af-
Industrial and Institutional, have sincere friends back home Dr. Halladay stated that it was
and that is something. gratifying to see many of his old ternoons of the week will be
Paul French, Cedar Rapids.
students contributing in every given over largely to five mem-
Our congratulations and best
way toward the advancement of bers of this committee wsho will
wishes to our new officers and Iowa Luncheon osteopathic principles all thru present to you the major findings
their aides.
this section of the country. in the Cervical, Tho'racic and
Nearly fifty members of the Lumbar regions. This is some-
Dr. Halladay met with the
South Dakota Iowa D. M. S. C. 0. Alumni As-
Alumni for a short informal ses- thing that many of you have
The South Dakota Board of sociation met for a luncheon on asked about and many more are
Friday, May 10 at the Savery sion in Providence and on the
iEixaminers in the Basic Sciences return trip stopped in Chicago waiting for printed reports of the
will conduct examinations June Hotel, during the session of the work. These will be furnished
state meeting. Dr. Park, presi- and attended an Alumni lunch-
7-8, address Prof. Gregg Evans, eon planned by Dr. Roy Mount later when the group 'has time
Yankton, S. D. The osteopathic dent, called the meeting to order to do the necessary editing. Your
and announced the speakers be- of Tuscola. Illinois will be better
examination will be held June organized this next year and we attendance at these Technic sies-
1.2-13, write C. Rebecca Strom, ginning with Dr. Arthur D. sions will be appreciated and we
Becker, president of the college. will be looking ,for increased
Sioux Falls; S. D., for further support from that state. will want your criticism.
particulars before May 25th. -Drs.
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Not long ago I stepped into Thirty-two capped and gown-
Senior Class Day
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the coffee shop at the staction in ed qualified Seniors marched to
DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE Cincinnati, Ohio. The walk from Ferris, Overton, Richardson,
thbeir seats in St. John's Luthleran Wing, Borchardt, Dirlam, Wal-
OF OSTEOPATHY the train shed up the ramp and Church on the evening of May 24
down the beautiful foyer had ker and Sanchez. Anatomy-
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_ .. E. Harwood given me an appetite and in assembled for the last time. Dr. Friedenberg and Hirschman.
Weertz, pastor of the church, of- Band-Calvird and Parry. The
Faculty Adviser .- H. V. Halladay glancing over the coffee shop it fered the invocation and Mr. Psi Sigma Alpha valedictorian
looked as if several hundred oth- Gfeller accompanied by Mrs. Gar- honor was won by Borchardt
President--.Arthur D. Becker ers felt the same way. Coffee ,ton furnished the music.
I seems to be a staple item of diet who will have his name inscribed
on the plaque in the waiting
Osteopathy Without Limitation with the American. I wish that Dr. Frank F. Jones, president
Osteopathy we-re a;s universally of the American Osteopathic As; room of the college.
sociation,, addressed this class The Sigma. Sigma Phi present-
Encouragement used. But I did see several
points of similarity. telling them of the growth and ed the college with a P. A. Sys-
I noticed some that took their development of their science and tem fitted with a special micro-
A long time ago I heard of a coffee straight. No cream, the opportunities that spread oult phone for the heart. This valu-
no su-
town character who said, "Them gar. Then there were the before them. It was a fine .ad- able instrument was used during
vari-
that has, gits." How true it is ousi mixtures of a little or more dress and an honor to be grad- the Homecoming last December
that success seems to stimulate of each of these two common uated under the eye of our lead- and found so necessary that the
in
still greater success and that rea- added ingredients. er of the year 1940. Following boys saved their pennies and
Basicly it
sons for optimism breed even the presentation of the class Dr. other coins for the rest of the
was the coffee that appealed to
more optimism. Des Moines Still the diner. Arthur D. Becker administered year in order to give future stu-
He could have had a
College of Osteopathy has just cup the Osteopathic Oath, this being dents an added piece of very val-
of hot water or tea and used
completed one of the most suc- the cream the first class to take the oath uable equipment. The fraternity
--cessful--and- conist-ructive years in and/or sugar in the
same deesired proportion. at their graduation. The roll is is to be congratulated sincerely
the history of the institution. *called and each' receives his dip- for their good judgement and
More and more people each
Our increase in enrollment; ouir year are acquiring the loma together with the congratu- denial in order that the college
addiions to equipment in several taste for
lations of Dr. Becker and Dr. might have this gift. Sigma Sig-
departments; and our better or- osteopathy. Some prefer it
Jones. A reception follows and ma Phi awards were also given
straight without the touch of
ganization and capitalization of the audience of friends and rela- for Service to the College to
cream or sugar. Basicly they
the large amount and compre- want tives add their good wishes. Becky Richardson and for Ex-
osteopathy and we have too
hensive character of clinical ma- few cellence in Osteopathy to Leo
terial availaible have proved to be, osteopathic shops along the Another class passes thru the
way or even at the crossroads of portals of the college. Four years Sanchez. The Bowling awards
inspiring experiences.. We have given also by the fraternity were
traffic. ago when they entered the date
the largest and the beest qualified won by the Phi Sigma Gamma
I wonder if you cannot make of graduation seemed too far in
faculty group that has ever been fraternity and .the individual
a special effort this Summer to the future for comprehension.
our good fortune to assemble. high scores went to MacAdams
interest some young man or But, all agreed during the week
The organization of our alumni, for the girls and Cronin for the
woman in the business of stairt- of Senior affairs that the time
both in national and state associ- ing a shop boys.
that will serve os- had passed all too quickly. It
ation.s with their evident enthusi- wno tto The Lambda Omicron Gamma
teopathy. There are many who +r
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asm and continued interest, is in have Honor Key was, awarded to Mar-
had the preliminary college carry on with classes that are
itself a sure guarantee of our tin Friedenberg by the Grand
education and are not settled as advancing but we and all con-
future. Chapter of the fraternity.
to their future. All they need is cerned are happy that we can
This, did not start out to be a a word of Osteological Keys for excel-
explanation and en- present to 32 communities a
self-congratulatory article. To lence in the Freshman class were
say that we are pleased with the couragement and a few indisput- qualified osteopathic physician
given by Dr. Halladay to Belden,
able facts about the opportunity. whose record has been satisfact-
progress of the past few years is Clausing, Cullen, Gay, Irish,
A new class matriculates in ory or he would not have been
putting it mildly, but we are by this Frantz, Pinchak, Rosich and
college early in September. awarded the legal document that
no means satisfied. We rather Sweeney.
take past achievements as an A new catalog is just off of the was presented to him. Our re-
Bertram Waskey won the
press and designed to interest gret is that we have so few for
earnest of what we may hope to essay award offered each year
college students. Keep these up- the opportunities for service in
accomplish in the coming years. thru the A. O. A. the subject
We have a bigger, broader and permost in your mind all 'thru our profession are so many and
this year being "Osteopathic
more solid plaform from which the Summer seaslon and make it so wide spread that we wish for
Treatment of Pneumonia."
your business to contact two or more to fill the needs.
to start. Ins!pired and encour- Dr. J. P. Schwartz announced
aged by our alumni groups we three who are waiting for the Our sincere congratulations go
Isobaker, Renier and Toriello as
information
are setting up an ambitious pro- T,'t 11s havxr that thpir
you can give.
names and we
with this class and we will expect
having won the internships at
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gram to De crystallmzea in tne will help. H. V. H. the Des Moines General Hospital.
coming weeks and to be an- college and write us-of their suc-
cesses. Charles Parker, our engineer,
nounced- in- the early- fall at the was called to the platform and
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18th). We have plans in process uraKe inemay
a deed to a little home that
of accomplishment assuring Des
Moines Still College of Osteo- Weather a little cool but sun- Senior Banquet Charlie has been buying on con-
tract, thus completing a long list
plathy as one of the real leaders ny and with a bigger crowd and of payments.
among osteopathic educational more competitors the Drake Re-
centers. lays demanded the serviice of On Monday evening, May 20th, Well-it was a fine program.
Osteopathic education must several of our qualified Seniors. the college banquet for the grad- A lot of awards; for service and'
have as its objective the thoro John Engemann, Glasier Peiase, uating seniors was held in Youn- fidelity Ito the college and to our
preparation of qualified young Al Ferris, Glen Walker, Paul ker's beautiful Tea Room. More science. A lot of work done and
men and women as competent Gehman, Bill Seals and Jack than seventy were present. The the records closed with honor.
osteopathic physicians aind sur- Miller each claim to have worked tables were beautifully decorated A fine program without the usual
geons. There _must be no he:sit- consistantly and effectively. Hav-; with flowers, with tulips as the razzing of a few that at times
ancy in establishment and main- ing been at this for many years main theme. Dr. Arthur D. has been carried a little too far.
,tenance of high scholarsfip it is our opinion that about half Becker, president of the college, We congratulate the graduating
standards and advanced' educa- of them watched and the other acted las toasltmaster and brief class on the excellence of the
tional requirements. Osteoplathic half worked. talks extending congratulations program and hope that others
physicians and surgeons must be The Relays each year offer os- with sprink;lings of sage advice that follow will be mapped along
superior. A. D. B. teopathic contacts with coaches, were given by Dr. J. P. Schwartz, similar lines.
trainers and athletes from nearly dean of the. college, and by Drs.
every large university and col- E. F. Leiininger and O. E. Owen. PEARSON HOSPITAL-
Dr. Kelsey lege in the country. There i;s not A. L. Ferris,, president of the We have a little note from
much to be done, for these boys class, responded for the class in Penn'a stating that Dr. H. Dale
Dr. Pat Kelsey, for the past come prepared to put forth the happy and well-chosen remarks. Pearson has opened a hospital
two years associated with the acme in physical effort. It is Trus'teeis, faculty and senior situ- in Erie, Pa. It is licensed by the
Des Moines General Hospital, the occasional accident or strain dents look forward in happy an- state and is equipped for acute
will in the future be associated that needs attention. When tnat ticipation to this event as one of and chronic non-surgical diseas-
with Dr, H. J. Marshlall in his nappens uSti uoiiege is on tne the brnlIant affairs of the school es, obstetrics, minor surgery and
office in the Liberty Building. job. year. diagnosis. Good luck to you Dale.
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W. Va. Convention
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of the class, presented'Dr. Arthur
D. Becker with a slum of money
Friday, to be used in the name
and his able staff for a valuable
course unselfishly prepared and
ably rendered, as well as a con-
genial good time. In closing we
Dr. Halladay returned recently
The Board of Trustees in spe- of the class in extending the. pro- from a meeting of the state as-
fessional magazine subscriptions resolve that a copy of these Res-
cial session May 26th, concluded The college olutions be handed to the editor sociation in W. Virginia and re-
for the library.
their deliberations on the selec- ports a most enjoyable trip. It
wishes to express its gratitude of the "Log Book" for publica-
tion of a Secretary-Treasurer for
for this gift and will distribute tion. seems that he had planned the
the ensuing year with the em-
the sum to the best advantage of Submitted very respectfully by journey originally- so that he
ployment of Attorney Dwight S.
our student body. your Committee. could contact some relatives in
James as its Lay-Secretary-Treas-
The class work continued un- (Signed) Dr. Chas D. Ball, Chm. Charleston and made this his
urer. Mr. James took over his
til noon of Saturday and the ma- Dr. A. J. Bowman-Buck first stop. Mr. and Mrs. Dick
official duties on June 1st and
jority of the class; was there until Dr. C. C. Jackson Yates of Charleston invited Drs.
will be in attendan(ce at the St.
the final bell closed the 42nd An- Ure in for breakfast adding to
Loluis convention in the interest
niversary Post Graduate and Re-
of that new responsibility.
view Week. We will have an- P. G. Alumni Luncheon the pleasure of the visit. A bus
Delegates and Alternates to trip aciross the state to Bluefield
other next year and we hope our Thirty-five Alumni of the col- was marred some by the heavy
the House of Delegates were lege sat down to a fine luncheon
named by the Iowa Trustees as two faithful students from K. C., rain but proved the dexterity of
Drs. Clark and Carroll, will not at the Savery Hotel Wednesday, the bus driver under some rather
follows:
be delayed as they were this May 29. The majority of these trying conditions. The program
Delegates: were in Des Moines attending the
Holcomb Jordan, Pres. week. It was good to see the in Bluefield was' filled to the
many new facesi of some we had Post Graduate Course and Dr. minute. Two talks before high
Mary EI. Golden
not contacted for several years Fred Campbell took advantage school boys and girls early Mon-
S. H. Klein, Vice-Pres. of their presence and called
Alternates: and also many who were here for day, May 20, followed by an hour
their first time and it was highly them together. As an official of on the program. A noon lunch-
J. J. Henderson
gratifying to see the many who the national organization Dr. eon with 14 of the 25 Alumni in
W. S. Edmond
have repeated with us for the Campbell acted as toastmaster the state- wasi held at Jimmie's
Laura E. Miller
past several years. and called upon a number for re- and was enjoyed by all. Ab Gra-
The fully paid membership on
We will see you again next. ports. ham was elected president of the
June 1st is, up for a new high of Dr. Arthur D. Becker spoke
year. W. Va. Alumni and immediately
40 more than as of this date a briefly on the improvements at
year ago. Response of delin- appointed several chairmen to
the college and stressed the im- start working on the major items
quent members to the monthly Resolutions portance of Alumni coming to of the National Alumni program.
dues statements improves that
Including the fol- We, your Committee, Resolve Des Moines to be convinced of The food at Jimmie's was worth
ratio daily.
that we as Practicing Osteopathic the many changes for the im- the trip to Bluefield. A talk in
lowing applications' received since Physicians do appreciate and con- provement in teaching. the afternoon was followed by a
-May 1st, the total roll stands at
With so little of sider invaluable, to us and our Dr. H. V. Halladay, College trip to the famous Pocahontas
255 today.
timely contact assistance, cou- profession as a whole, this op- Representative of the national Elxhibition Mine and don't miss
portunity to attend such sessions association, reported on activities it if you are near there.
pled with the ambitious plans
as; has been given here this year. in several of the states and asked
of the new Membership Chair- Th'e banquet in the evening
Be it also resolved that each that a greater interest be shown
man, Dr. H. L. Gulden, there was attended by over 80 being
and every one of us do person- in state units of the Alumni or-
could actually and easily be de- the largest for many years. An-
ally and collectively commend ganization.
veloped an early increase of 100 each member of the staff of Still Dr. Paul Park, president of tichicken P. Meador acted as
from among the 175 non-mem- toastmaster and carried on suc-
The obliga- College that have in any way the Iowa Alumni referred to the
bers in this state. cessfully. Dr. O. O. Bashline,
contributed to the preparation or need for more intimate contacts
tions of membership include such presentation of this P. G. course. gave an excellent address on the
thruout the Alumni with pros-
cooperation. If no objections are value of osteopathy. Still College
Be it further resolved-That pective studenlts and sources of
filed with your secretary by July Alumni led by Benny Kinte!r sur-
we especially appreciate the very endowment and foundation
15th, the following applicants prised Dr. Halladay with a Ron-
courteous manner in which all funds.
will by regulation be enrolled as services have been rendered by son cigaret case and the local
members. Dr. Ruth Paul, secretary of
our instructors and received by the Iowa Alumni, outlined the Lion's Club Quartette entertain-
Applications for Membership ed assisted by Miss Smith. Danc-
our classmates. Iowa. plan and the many items
Anderson, M. R., Adair Be it further resolved that we ing followed the banquet until
on the past year's program that
Andrews, S. M., Oelwein especially appreciate and consid- an early hour.
Blobenhouse, H. A. Bode have been of great aid to the
er very fitting and proper the ef- college and students. Two talks on the following
Conaiway, J. H., Bridgewater forts 'that have been made by Reports were given by Drs. morning's program topped by a
Dirlam, Keneth M., Des' Moines certain members of Still College Andreen of Michigan, Stevison of talk at the Rotary Club at noon
(40) Faculty to reduce "Manipulative Missouri, Clark and Naylor of
Fedson, C. H., Des Moines, ended a strenuous two days for
Therapy" to a more scientific and Ohio, Bowman-Buck of W. Va., Dr. Halladay. Dr. Cudden and
Garton, J. G., Chariton therefore tangible fact, and. may and Heian of Wisc. wife offered him a drive back to
Ge Meiner, F. M., Newell
this movement grow and prosper. Dr. ;Ball of Okla. reminded Charleston that was interrupted
Gamble, H. C., Council Bluffs Be it further resolved that
McNerney, J. R., Ledyard these present of the newer re- many times by stops for camera
each and every member of this quirements and that as osteo- shots. Another high light of the
Morrison, Martha, Shenandoah
1940 P. G. Class consider him- pathic physicians we must and trip was the gift of Harry Mc-
Parry, Edward D., Des Moines
self a committee of one to offer can meet these. Neish who brought a W. Va.
(40) our time, talent and means to Many compliments were passed
Stoddard, Genevieve, Des Moines cactus for the Halladay collec-
Sutton, George W., Des Moines the further growth and devlop- on the Alumni plan and the tion. The return trip was un-
ment of Still College. May our changes at the college in-added eventful except for a short stop
(40) efforts be those of cooperation physical equipment and faculty.
Toriello, Dan, Des Moines ( 0) criticism. at the A. 0. A. office between
O'Shana, R. P., Carlisle.
and "constructive" All left the luncheon with the trains;. It was a swell meeting.
Let's always be Optomists- determination to work just a lit-
Wing, Harry E., Des Moines
F. A. GORDON, D. 0. never Pessimists. tle harder this next year on the
Be it also .resolved that we two major items of the Alumni DOCTORS' HOSPITAL-
'consider this the most valuable program - Student Recruiting An item from a Colum-
P. G. Class and altogether satisfactory and .Foundation
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Funds.
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Course it has been our privilege acquisition of the stock of the
(Continued From Page One) to attend, so we hereby recom-
.Campbell arranged the props. It mend like courses be made avail- Inspection Doctors' Hospital by a group Of
able annually, if possible. Dr. R. MacFarlane Tilly of osteopathic physicians and sur-
was, the first viewing for many
Then let us resolve to promul- Brooklyn, N. Y., was with us geons in central Ohio. The new
present of a movie taken of the
igate Osteopathy and the interest April 21 and 22 in the capacity officers have not been named ac-
Old Doctor and several other
scenes related to the early days of Still College to such a degree of inspector for the A. O. A. It cording to the notice but Drs.
was a real pleasure to see and Licklider, Clybourne, Watson
of osteopathy. The beautiful in our respective communities
country home, the perfect wea- that many wo'rthy young men talk to Dr. Tilly again and the and Konold are mentioned as
and women may be influenced to faculty enjoyed a luncheon with possiblei officials. We certainly
ther, the excellent meal and the
fine entertainment left each of enter our schools'and our pro- him Monday, April 22. Dr. Tilly wish' this ;group of osteopathic
those present with a glow of sat- fession. wasted no time while in our city phylicians continued success with
isfaction marking the end of a In conclusion then, let us, re- and kept us busy opening doors this opportunity for expansion of
and records.. their services in Ohio.
perfect day. solve our Thanks and Congrattu-
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Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917,
act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.
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Dr. Paul L. Park Dr. J. E. Rogers Dr. F. D. Campbell Dr. J. Paul Leonard
President of the Iowa D. M. S. C. O. Past President of the A. 0. A. and Student Recruiting Councilor Member of the Board of Trustees
Alumni and Executive Secretary of Foundation Councilor of the D. M. of the D. M. S. C. O., Superintend-
the D.M.S.C.O. Alumni Association S. C. O. Alumni Association "Expansion of osteopathic ser- ent of the Detroit Osteopathic
"This office asks your sincere vice thruout the country depends Hospital and College Representa-
"The profession has never been tive of the D. M. S. C. 0. Alumni
consideration of the many prob- alert to the opportunity of secur- largely on an increase in the Association
lems ahead. One solution is to ing foundation or endowment number of practicing osteopathic "Our Alumni organization is
reply to inqueries we may make funds for our institutions. Every physicians. Our profession is the separate and distinct from the of-
of you. In our several plans for other type of college and hospital least crowded of the entire list ficial body of the college yet
the advancement of our common and one of your major interests there must be a common con-
in the country is prepared to ac-
necting link between the two. It
interests we need your advice and cept funds and has made it in your work should be to influ- will be my pleasure and duty to
support. When you receive a let- known that they can use dona- ence young men and women to correlate the fine unselfish efforts
ter answer it then and let's keep tions to excellent advantage. enter our college. Still College is of the Alumni Association with
the wheels turning. This is a re- Each Alumnus of this college at the top now in the matter of the needs of the college. I sin-
sponsible office but the responsi- must be awakened to the fact percentage increase in each class. cerely hope that your suggestions
bility rests with you as well as that our college and affiliated in- Every opportunity you have for for the rapid development of
the officer who holds the title. stitutions cannot progress as rap- meeting possible prospects should each will reach my desk and you
We anticipate our best year and idly as we wish without the same be an opportunity for you to add may be sure that they will be
it can only be our best with your generous support that other in- to the prestige and augment the given deep consideration and ap-
help." stitutions receive." members of our profession." plied where most useful.
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Plans for the 2nd Annual Homecoming Day are well under
"United We Stand way. The numerous committees appointed have their assignments Extension of Laboratory
well in hand.
Divided We Fall" The Scientific Programs will be held at the college building. One of the major improvements
Human beings demand human The Banquet Dance and Entertainment will be held at the at the college this summer was
association. No man can live Fort Des Moines Hotel. the enlargement of the clinical
alone and remain normal, and The marked success of the Homecoming Day last year created laboratory. Under the direction
just as no man can live alone, so the demand that this event should be made an annual affair. Those of Dr. O. E. Owen the available
groups, when engaged in the same who were fortunate enough to participate on that occasion will
type of service can not progress require no urging to insure their presence on October 18th. floor space was increased to
toward a proper destiny when The Day and the Program will be under the direction of the double its former size. The phy-
each one works and plans as an D. M. S. C. O. Alumni. Dr. Paul Park, the executive secretary of sical facilities have been expand-
individual. ed by the addition of a second
the National Alumni Association, is Director in charge and eight
Yes, Doctor Still, for a long sink, and the erection of addition-
affiliated organizations are lending enthusiastic help and coopera-
time, worked alone and those al shelf space and work benches.
tion.
years are still brilliant periods in A new electric refrigerator has
our history, but Doctor Still was Last year 436 guests were present at the evening banquet and been provided to care for the
an unusual man; he was a genius; ball. It is the determination of all committees that Homecoming storage of necessary reagents,
he was a pioneer, traveling alone Day this year shall eclipse last year's record. Let's make October media and sera.
but he doubtless did this, not so 18th a brilliant spot in the osteopathic year! Mark the day in your
calendar NOW. Plan to share in the good things available, and Quantitative Methods
much from choice, but from nec-
essity. If there had been, in his by your presence add to the success. A number of state groups In keeping with the physical
early years, men trained to be have already sent word of good-sized delegations that will be on enlargement, the scope of the
his companions and confidants, he hand. laboratory has been advanced to
would have united with them in Friday, October 18th. care for any procedure that may
the interest of a more complete 10:30 a. m.-Assembly Program at the college auditorium with be desired by the clinic staff. In
service and a more rapid public Mr. Arthur Brayton of the Des- Moines Chamber of Commerce as addition to the routine procedures
acceptance of his therapy and his the guest speaker. required in all examinations,
ideals. 2:00 p. m. to 5 p. m.-Scientific Program at the college. Clinics, many special tests may now be
Progress diagnostic discussions and demonstrations of treatment by several run. Quantitative methods in
You and I are the beneficiaries members of the Clinic Staff. blood chemistry are available, and
of all his wisdom, his experience, 6:30 p. m. at the Fort Des Moines Hotel-Banquet, Address, include as well as the routine pro-
his sacrifices. You and I think in Freshman Reception and Grand Ball. cedures, estimation of the cal-
unison on our many problems; we Saturday a. m., October 19th. cium, chloride or phosphorous
are attempting a similar journey; Clinics at Des Moines General Hospital. Discussions and dem- constituents. Bacteriological work
we are guided by similar ideals, onstrations in osteopathic technic at the college. will now include the cultural iso-
so we have at hand the men and Come early and do not miss any part of this program. lation of the Neiserian groups
the women who are ready, willing Those who have had the pleasure of hearing Arthur Brayton and blood cultures.
and anxious to cooperate with us are unanimous in his praise as a speaker - clever, witty and Blood Sedimentations
in the progress and perpetuation thought-provoking.
of our science. There will be many members of the A. O. A. official family In order to make the value
We are graduates of the same present. Meet your friends and classmates. Join in a rousing good of the laboratory work more per-
institution; an institution worthy day filled with interesting and valuable events. sonal to the student, and to in-
of our love and affection; an in- Make your reservations early by writing to crease his general knowledge, ac-
stitution whose continued exist- curate records are maintained to
D. M. S. C. O. Alumni Committee correlate all the work done by
ence is bound up definitely with 500 Teachout Building
our personal progress. This in- the laboratory. All blood sedi-
Des Moines, Iowa mentations are run by two ac-
stitution looks upon us with par-
ental affection and when we prove cepted methods and the results
ourselves to be worthy scions, both human and lower mam- tabulated with the essentials of
there is a lifting of the spirits of
New Equipment malian experiments. These items the physical findings in the case.
those who are "carrying on" at will enable the laboratory phase Where it is practical, exact color-
thecollege ; there is a feeling of
In Physiology of the Physiology training to in- imetric methods of hemoglobin
clude a rather searching study determinations, and two simple
pride and satisfaction that can
not be purchased with money.
Laboratory and demonstration of the various office procedure methods are run
We, the Alumni of D. M. S. C. factors associated with blood on each case so the student may
O,. occupy a peculiar position in The Physiology Department pressure, respiration, control of compare the results.
relation to our college; a relation- has acquired for the coming year the heart and the affects of the Laboratory Diagnosis
ship that carries with it an obli- a set of equipment for demon- more common drugs as well as
gation,-an obligation to make of stration of circulatory, respira- anaesthetics. The Department It is felt that the laboratory
ourselves worthwhile advocates of tory, nervous and endocrine phe- has added to its equipment a fe- will prove to be an increasingly
its ideology and loyal supporters nomena on mammals. The set male hormone demonstrator. This valuable aid in the determination
of its every ambition. consists of an electrically driven, is a mechanical device for show- of the correct diagnosis in each
Individually, you and I can do entirely hand-tooled long-paper ing the changes which take place clinic case. As has been the
little for the advancement of our kymograph, for recording physio- in the pituitary, ovarian and pla- policy in the past, the laboratory
college, but if we will unite our logical changes over a long period cental hormones during the men- will be staffed by students in
thinking and ourselves, making a of time. In the set are also in- strual and pregnancy cycles. This their Junior year so they may
compact whole, with a determin- cluded a large mercury manome- machine is likewise hand-made have the advantage of personal
ation to carry its banner to a ter, Marey tambours and pne u- and incorporates the latest avail- effort in the methods of labora-
(Continued on Page Four) mographs which may be used for able information on the subject. tory diagnosis. R. C. Rogers
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special meeting for Monday, Sep-
tember 9, during which the var- Activities of the VACATIONS
ious committees were readvised
of their capacities and are now Summer Clinic On our way to school, Septem-
racing around to give evidence of ber 4, we stopped in to the Owl
a little action. A report on the summer clinic Lunch and found several of our
See you next month. activities at the D. M. S. C. O. is classmates doing a lot of chatting
R. H. J. an old story; the comparatively over their coffee. You should
small group of students remain- have heard some of the vivid tales
Aar ing for the summer struggling to
care for all the patients in the
they were telling about their
summer vacations. Just ask
Back for another year, and general and the obstetrical de- them.
from all reports it looks as though partment. However the student Going up the first flight of stairs
everyone had an enjoyable and Physician reaps d reward for his of our college, to the second floor,
prosperous summer. extra efforts in the form of a
we were wondering what the fac-
Many modes of travel have Our congratulations to the greater amount of time for study ulty have been doing this summer.
pointed toward West Grand dur- freshmen class for having chosen of his patients and perfecting his
ing the past week bringing old Osteopathy for their profession, osteopathic technic. First, we dropped in to see our
and new faces to be welcomed by they couldn't have made a wiser With the opening of the fall president, Dr. Becker tells us that
the good old Chapter House at choice. semester some new methods are after attending the national con-
2141. Informal and enthusiastic All the L. O. G. boys are back being introduced in the presenta- vention at St. Louis he visited
greetings bring reports from all except Dan Feinstein and Dave tion and handling of the patients. Kentucky and Michigan and play-
points of the compass of prosper- Friedman, wonder if they were Upon entrance the patients are ed golf whenever and wherever
ous vacations and renewed deter- waylaid along the route some- given a preliminary examination opportunity presented. Finally we
mination to forge ahead in the where? Prospects for the coming before the junior class and then decide to register, so while doing
cause of Osteopathy. Many of year appears excellent and we sent through the routine special so Mrs. Robinson said she spent
the boys have been in close con- are all pledged to make this year and laboratory examinations. The two weeks in Canada really hav-
tact with members in the field the best ever for all the fraterni- cases of special interest as ing a swell time. Dr. Owen, trav-
and these associations have served ties and sororities and may we soon as all the daca is obtained, eled approximately 5,000 miles
to keep the wheels turning in the wish each of them a successful are presented to the Senior clinic this summer in a circuit trip thru
right direction. Thanks Brothers, year. group with discussion of the dif- the Bad Lands, Black Hills, Yel-
for the shelter of your wings. So back to the classroom and ferential diagnosis and thorough lowstone National Park, Teton
The house, being guest to ten clinics, and let our enthusiasm direction of treatment. This plan National Park, Zion National
or twelve industrious members grow with each succeeding year. will insure that all interesting Park, Grand Canyon, Massa Verda
all summer, has taken on an Es- E. K., Sec. cases will be seen by the students National Park, Rocky Mountain
quire garb which is really easy on without the less interesting cases National Park with many places
the eye. It is to be further dec- being neglected. of interest en route and across
orated with an outside paint job. In addition a new method of Nebraska home. Dr. Owen also
Truly, it more and more reminds With the opening of the 1940-41 checking progress and results by visited the National A. O. A. Con-
us (Doctor Ferris take note) of school year, Psi Sigma Alpha regular reports on each treat- vention in St. Louis.
a home away from home. After members and pledges return to ment is being used. By this pro- Dr. Clark visited Winipeg, Can-
all is completed it will be marked resume their activities on the cedure we hope to have more and ada for his first three weeks,
with a new Neon sign. campus. We hope all have had better statistics available for the where his vacation was highlight-
An informal meeting was held an enjoyable summer, and will be College and the Profession. Our ed with the opportunity to work
September 4. Necessary commit- ready to take over their scholas- large and varied car linic is an as- with Dr. Glenn Murphy, with
tees were appointed from the tic duties once more. set which we desire to use as a photographic equipment. The next
chair and a report by our Work- Meetings will be held as usual teaching clinic to the advantage seven weeks were spent in the
night chairman insures a full year this year on the Second and of the patient, the student, the Biological station at the Univer-
in this activity. Many of Des Fourth Tuesday of each month. school and the entire Osteopathic sity of Michigan, where he has
Moines prominent citizens will The first meeting will be Septem- Profession. been carrying on his research in
participate in these gatherings ber 10, so don't forget. Initiation embryalogy.
held every other Monday night. of new men will headline the eve- Dr. J. M. Woods, attended the
nings business. Discussion of men
We will be with you again next eligible to receive the freshman 0. W. C. C. to Meet national A. O. A. convention in
month with all the news and hap- and Sonnhnmore Psi ,Sicma Ainha St. Louis, then took a trip to the
penings at Phi Sigma Gamma. awards will complete the order of I The Osteopathic Women's Col- Black Hills, Yellowstone National
G. J. B., Sec. lege Club will hold its first meet- Park, then to Salt Lake City, and
business. home. Oh yes, he caught one fish
At this time Psi Sigma Alpha ing of the year Tuesday evening, on the trip.
wishes to extend a hearty wel- September 17th, at the home of
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Becker,
Scanning over the activities that come to the incoming freshman 1245 34th St. Special guests of Dr. Facto spent his vacation in
have controlled about thirty-six class. the club will be the wives of new
the country and around the river,
boys over a period of three also attended the St. Louis Con-
students of the college. vention.
months time is a far different
problem than it would be to rec- Dr. Paul Kimberly held sum-
ord those of a more current na- Well here we go again, all the An mer dissection till he went to the
ture. In this, ,respect liberty is old potential doctors have return- The "gathering of the clan" has A. O. A. convention in St. Louis.
taken to treat such a report with ed with a scattered group of new Finished the rest of the summer
been accomplished for this fall.
an eye of generalities. One year shining faces seen here and there. Everyone seems to be back except taking over Dr. Whetstines of-
has gone by in the annals of the Iota Tau Sigma welcomes all of fice for one month at Wilton
our graduates of last June. Even
A. C. since moving in to the new the new students, freshmen and Becky Van Wald alias Richardson Junction, then to New Hampton
house. Howie Johnston has done transferes, to Des Moines Still and visited us at the beginning of the where he spent two weeks in Dr.
an admirable job in keeping the will do all in its power to help semester. We all seemed to have Millenbaugh's office.
house up to par during the relax- implant them in the routine of had a pleasant summer-some
ing period. our college. Dr. Mary Golden spent a few
A word of welcome to the in- Plans for the annual stag steak worked, some loafed-some gain- days in the Ozarks.
coming freshmen and the club fry are being worked up and will ed weight, some lost some tan- Dr. Marshall went to Oregon
hopes that they will grasp a lik- soon be announced in the near ned, and some did not-but any- for a couple of weeks, attended
ing toward our institution and its future. Everyone must plan to be way we're all glad to be back. the International Society of Oph-
environement and find little diffi- there and eat till you throw a We closed the past year in May thalmology and Otolaryngology.
culties "in getting in to the swing nerve. feeling that we had enjoyed an Then spent a while in Minnesota.
of things." We include also those The redecoration of the college interesting and profitable year in
boys who have transferred fron building are very fine in fact the Delta Omega and an we are all look- Dr. Shumaker spent the sum-
other colleges. board of "Fix up and Clean up" ing forward to even better mer fishing in Minnesota and do-
The roll call of the boys shows over did themselves in remodel- year to come. Many changes and ing some research in La Seuer.
us that Steve Riley, and Earl Gay ing the Blood lab. improvements have been made in
have found it impossible to re- In these days of confusion let the school over the summer. The
our
turn. We in the Club and nc us all strive to keep our heads one we wished to express Men of a high type do not
doubt, many of their friends will while all about us are losing thanks for especially is the re-
theirs and put forth effort to gain decoration of the Ladies Lounge. need to advertise themselves in
miss these boys this year. R. P.,I Sec. big type.
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called by Dr. McQuirk and held Park, Bennie Devine, Orval Rose, ing the month of August: Davenport; S. H. Klein, Des
at Spirit Lake on Sunday, August Beryl Freeman, Rachel Woods, H. L. Gulden, Ames; Phil S. Moines; W. A. McVane, Dyers-
25. The following physicians at- E. O. Sargent, A. D. Craft, Ralph McQuirk, Audubon; Charles H. ville.
tended: C. N. Stryker, Chas. H. Jack, J. K. Johnson, Jr., Grace Potter, Forest City; Byron M. Application for Membership
Potter, W. L. Tindall, Thomas C. Nazarene, and Laura E. Miller. Laycock, Des Moines; Luther W. M. C. Day, Indianola.
Mann and B. W. Jones. It was Results of the campaign will Swift, Kansas City, Mo.; D. E. DWIGHT S. JAMES,
at this meeting the final plans be found.--in the Society column Hannan, Perry; Holcomb Jordan, Sec.-Treas.
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Dr. Becker Attends The Freshman Class of January 1941 Pursuit of a Reason
Convention We will attempt to provide in
It is the history of educational institutions that with increase
It was my privilege and oppor- this series of brief papers things
in entrance requirements the size of new classes is less. This
tunity to attend three conven- was our experience when two years ago we instituted a one-year that are interesting or practical,
tions during the past week and or both. Some statements will be
collegiate prerequisite, but the next year's enrollment more than
to take an active part in the pro- direct quotations; a few indirect;
offset the temporary decline. With the September, 1940 class and many the result of my own
grams. On Monday and Tuesday, another year was added to the entrance requirement, making
September 21 and 22, I attended unconscious plagiarism. With
the prerequisite two full years of collegiate work (60 semester
the annual state convention of scientific placidity, we will delib-
hours), and as we anticipated, the then entering class was erately strive to interpret facts
the Indiana State Osteopathic definitely less than average in size. We were not surprised and
Association held at French Lick under the revealing and practical
we are not too much concerned. It was logical and was foreseen, light of Osteopathic reasoning.
Springs Hotel, French Lick, In- and ample provision was made -for it. It does and should serve,
diana. On Wednesday and Thurs- however, as an effective stimulus, and fires our determination The objective of this series will
day, September 23 and 24, we that the lessened size of the new class shall again be a temporary be dedicated to a more sincere
moved on to Louisville, Ken- decline and that subsequent classes shall again more than offset and earnest study of the patient
tucky, for the annual state con- the lessened number in the size of that class. Our present situa- and a more intimate professional
vention of the Kentucky Osteo- tion carries with it no dismay or loss of vision. Quite the re- association between the physi-
pathic Association held at the verse, we have real grounds for encouragement. Our total cian and the patient at hand. We
Brown Hotel. We then journeyed enrollment for the 'year is but' slightly less than that of last can copy Osler, Still, and Mac-
on to Chattanooga, Tennessee, to year (a peak year), due to accessions in advanced- classes and kenzie in learning more from our
attend the annual state conven- also to the return of several students who for one cause or patient about himself than we
tion of the Tennessee Osteopathic another had been forced to interrupt their work. Our corre- can in any other manner; and as
Association in session at the Ho- spondence clearly indicates that the class entering in January, long as clinical practice exists
tel Patten. 1941 will be above average in size and that the steady march of the patient must be an individual,
It was an inspiring trip filled increased enrollment will have again begun. to study and probe, ·and not be
with many interesting experi- considered just a visceroptotic bi-
We are not drifting with the current, but we are manning ped with a number on his chest
ences. The meetings were well the oars and moving forward. The many improvements in and
attended and the interest evident and history sheet.
about the college give evidence of our constructive program. "There is no study today that
in the several groups was most The newly installed modern laboratory equipment tells more
gratifying. One felt impressed offers us greater hope for the
effectively than mere words of our confidence in the future of future practice of medicine than
by the fact that osteopathic our college, and of our determination to deserve the cooperation
groups have definitely moved up the study of the individual that
and enthusiastic support of our plans from each member of our has the disease and the means by
and forward in their arrange- large and growing alumni.
ments, and in the general charac- which the disease process ex-
ter of their assemblies. These Already we have been informed that osteopathic student presses itself in his tissues, se-
three states arranged their meet- groups will not have their work interrupted, at least for the cretions, and excretions-the
ing dates so that speakers could present college year, by the conscription. This clearly indicates study of pathologic physiology."
move to advantage from one con- the importance .attributed to our work by governing bodies. We can say arbitrarily and for
vention to another, thus enabling Such highly technical training serves a large and important the present at least without ex-
each group to work out programs place in community life and in public welfare. Two letters re- planation, fully agreeing with the
otherwise impossible. In each cently have come to me; one from J. W. Studebaker, Commis- foregoing statement, that as
case a two-day post graduate sioner of Education, Washington, D. C., and a copy of one to Mr. much expressive and differential-
course in diagnosis and treatment Studebaker from President Roosevelt. They tell their own story ly valuable information can be
was carried out and business ses- and I reproduce them here. derived by intent and diligent
sions were so spaced as not to "Federal Security Agency, U. S. Office of Education, Wash- spinal examination as can be ob-
interfere with the technical pres- ington, August 20, 1940-To Presidents of Colleges and Univer- tained in a similar period of time
entations. Mrs. Becker went with sities and Directors of Educational Organizations: Attached is a spent on another method of ap-
me and had occasion to meet copy of a statement made public by President Roosevelt urging proach. The diagnostician must
with Auxiliary groups and ac- young people to continue the normal course of their education. develop specific affinity for the
complished much in helping in This statement was issued on the basis of information supplied degree of expression that the
state and local organization of to the Chief Executive through Administrator Paul V. McNutt. visceral or somatic disease pro-
auxiliaries. Reliable reports received by this Office indicate a tendency by duces in the patient's tissues.
The trip was made even more youth to find in the current emergency reasons for interrupting This somatic and visceral expres-
delightful and profitable by the their educational plans. This Office will act through various sion of reflex arc disturbance is
fact that Dr. and Mrs. R. C. channels to make both young people and their parents aware the most consistent and quanti-
McCaughan made the circuit, as that emergencies require trained citizens. Our youth should use tative diagnostic finding avail-
did Dr. and Mrs. Fred Still and to the utmost the unequaled training opportunities of United able, and it is obtainable in di-
Dr. Arthur G. Hildreth. Dr. Mc- States colleges and universities. The responsible heads of col- rect proportion to the accuracy
Caughan was the principal speak- leges and universities may wish to supplement the President's of the tactile sensibilities that we
er at each of the' banquets and statement with press releases which will emphasize to the youth develop in our fingertips, coupled
his able discussions of A.O.A. ac- of the country the importance of education as a means of na- with a knowledge of the anatomy
tivities and A.O.A. responsibilities tional defense. (Signed) Very cordially yours, John W. Stude- and physiology of the Vegetative
were most revealing. It made baker, Commissioner." Nervous System.
those present realize that Osteo- "The' White House, Washington, August 14, 1940-My dear The somatic or reflex expres-
pathy is rapidly assuming a Mr. Administrator: Reports have reached me that some young sion- of disease, toxemia, synaptic
prominent place in the world of people who had planned to enter college this fall, as well as a resistance, Central Excitatory or
therapeutics and in professional number of those who attended college last -year, are intending to Central Inhibitory State of the
affairs. Certainly everyone eli- interrupt their education at this time because they feel that it is cell, the PH of the tissues, and
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Interfraternity Council on their known to us. With this thought O. E. Owen, who explained the
job of ticket selling. We not only in mind, may we suggest that our purpose and qualifications for the
intend to sell our class and ac- guests wear forlorn expressions, award. Dr. A. D. Becker was
tive membership 100 per cent, or we may take it to mean you then introduced as the speaker
but we intend to also sell our are having too good a time to be of the evening. His remarks were
alumni, in the vicinity and out, annoyed by your "lessers." The inspirational and directed to the
100 per cent! So come on, you Club will be open to each and group as a whole. He urged us
gals, get your tickets from us every one of you. Hope we may all to strive for greater heights
now, so that we can be on the see and talk with you. -scholastically, personally and
top of the heap after all of the RHJ Stylus professionally.
shuffling is over. We want all The banquet was followed by a
of you to come back and visit short business meeting. Plans
us during Homecoming. You were made for the fraternity to
N. O. I. C. wouldn't know the old school.
She sure ain't what she used to The primary objective of most attend 100 per cent We want to
be. Everyone told me this would of our fraternal organizations is see all of you there.
Since the work of' this office to further the progress of the -J. C. E.
relative to Reunion preparations be my easiest semester, so I was school. Our organization has
at Atlantic City, has been taken all prepared to just have a good shown this spirit by giving the
time this fall. But what a rude
over by the Local Convention
Committee our work has been awakening I had to .find that
they had doubled my lab sched-
school some valuable clinic ma-
terial, the latest being an elec-
07r
happily lightened. We do not trocardiophone. An instrument Our smoker went off with a
have the full quota of appoint- ule, forced me to do some study- which will amplify the heart and big surprise to all. The main
ments of Local Representatives ing outside, and put the double lung sounds for a large group of speaker of the evening was For-
yet but hope to have this com- high pressure on me in general. listeners. This instrument is now est W. Seymour, assistant editor
plete by the first of the month. For all of you that attended last in use in our clinic. of the editorial page of the Reg-
If our fraternity affairs are to year, I need not plead-but for The plans of the Fraternity for ister and Tribune-spoke on In-
-run - s moothly we must have com- those of you that did not, you this semester is nothing short of ternational Affairs. The speaker
plete cooperation with each of don't know what you missed. spectacular. There has been a was introduced by Dr. S. H.
the represented organizations. I And I understand that it is go- good foundation laid and the Klein, who gave an interesting
have yet to learn of the appoint- ing to be even better than it was present members have added inspirational talk, "Organization
ment in or near Atlantic City of last year. So-until October 18, many constructive ideas. and the Individual." A welcome
the Acacia Club Local Represent- when we expect to see all of you Sigma Sigma Phi plans to sup- and understanding of "Fraternal
ative. back-au revoir. port the "Homecoming" 100 per Work" was included by Dr. O. E.
We are starting the year with -R. P.. Sec. - p t Pda m mh r nr nl-nnn Owen. Dr. J. B. Shumaker and
.I1Lb,. 1l Ass 11Z1[l/llul Dl CX a 1 lllan-
full recognition in Baird's Man- ning to attend and a good sup- Dr. Paul Kimberly, each extend-
ual, Banta's Greek Exchange, ATLAS CLM port is expected from our alumni. ed a welcome and success to the
The World Almanac and The -H. C. P. new men. The program and eve-
Fraternity Press. This is the It is hard to believe that it ning concluded by refreshments
most extensive listing we have is time for another report from and an informal get-together of
ever enjoyed and these listings the ATLAS CLUB for the LOG, all.
will- bring our eleven organiza- but somehow realities are diffi- ~ I- ^L...___ -_ We would like to introduce
cult to dodge. Uainmia cnapter ot01 si Sigma
tions to the attention of nearly There is a law called "Jack- Alpha met at a dinner October 2 three of our new men: M. Hod-
every college student in the son's Law" which states that the at the East Des Moines Club. son, W. Moore, and E. Sheldahl.
country. It certainly can do no most newly acquired portion of The banquet was in honor of The best of success and good
harm and should do a great deal the brain is the first to be im- those members of the freshman luck to you fellows in your Os-
of good. paired in certain conditions-so and sophomore classes who have teopathic and Fraternal careers.
I have personally contacted one why not applied here! Being excelled scholastically, and who At last a long wanted wish has
of the fraternities on the campus more specific, if any event or are eligible to receive the Psi been granted, through the ef-
of the State College here in Las measure were to affect my mem- Sigma Alpha Scholastic Award. forts on the part of the brothers
Cruces. This was not a difficult ory, those activities which have Those entertained were: Fresh- the house has been painted. We
thing to do and I feel that many happened most recently would be men, Lou Radetsky, Muriel Stew- all feel mighty proud of our
of you are missing an opportun- the first to be forgotten. art and Ronald Woods; Sopho- house now.
ity if you have a college of any Therefore, I begin with last mores, Philip Reames, Rachel Plans are now under way to
kind in your city and have failed Tuesday night's Smoker which Payne, and Richard Rogers. One bring to the members and pledges
to make yourself known as a was attended by fifteen freshmen from each group will receive the of P. S. G. citizens of note in
member of a professionfal fra- and upper classmen not afflicted award to be presented in assem- Des Moines-these persons will
ternity I found these boys an- with other organizations. It is bly Friday morning. be introduced on the work nights.
xious for ideas brought to them not difficult to note the trend of President J. M. Yagoobian -W. C.
from someone outside their reg- the profession after having met
ular routine. I want to urge this and talked to this group of men.
upon each of you as a personal They are definitely of higher cal- The Freshman Class of January, 1941
project this year. I want a re- ibre and quality with each incom-
port from you on these contacts ing group, and it seems obvious
made thru your fraternity or so- that they are strong in their con- (Continued from Page One)
rority membership. victions, interested in the more
H. V. Halladay, D. O. professional ideas than was the more patriotic to work in a shipyard, or to enlist in the Army
Exc. Secy., N. 0. I. C. tendency of a few years back. or Navy, than it is to attend college. Such a decision would be
Somehow, one cannot help but unfortunate. We must have well-educated and intelligent citi-
admire this spirit, and the future zens who have sound judgment in dealing with the difficult
of the Osteopathic profession for problems of today. We must also have scientists, engineers,
coming years cannot be too un- ,economists, and other people with specialized knowledge, to plan
The first evening party of the and to build for national defense as well as for social and
new semester was a huge suc- certain when such men wish to
associate themselves with it. economic progress. Young people should be advised that it is
cess. We all coagulated at Grace their patriotic duty to continue the normal course of their edu-
Ransom's Tea Room Monday eve- The Practical Work Nite sched-
uled for the 23rd has been post- cation, unless and until they are called, so that they will be well
ning, September 23. Most of our prepared for greatest usefulness to their country. They will
alumni practicing in the city poned to the first Monday in Oc-
tober because of conflicting dates. be promptly notified if they are needed for other patriotic
were present, and we had as our services. (Signed) Sincerely yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt."
guests the girls in school who Dr. Byron E. Laycock was to
are not sorority members. Mrs. have given a lecture and demon- To put it clearly and briefly, we want a good-sized class for
Virginia Silver (a gal from the stration on the subject of "Tech- January, 1941 and for September, 1941. We want selected and
ole south) told us some darkie nic."'' There is no doubt that well-qualified students. We have had to refuse a number be-
stories and also gave us some each and every one of us shall cause of poor or inadequate records. We want students that
vitamins for cerebration. We be looking forward to this date will bring to their osteopathic training not only scholastic ability
seem to have a lot of business with a great deal of anticipation. and sound preliminary training, but who will also bring stability
to attend to this fall, new, old Before forgetting it, Homecom- of character, high idealism, and a real ambition to serve. There
and indifferent, but we've al- ing is only a short time away, is a vital place in the osteopathic profession for such young men
ready gotten a good start on it. and we are to be the hosts of you and women. We will gladly send catalogues and literature to
The most important thing right men in the field. It is, however, those who may be interested in such a program as ithis institu-
now is- the
-v Homecoming October
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_- sometimes discouraging
-- to be the tion has to offer. -A. D. .B., D. 0.
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physiological integrity associated
The Lo Book with osteopathic lesion pathology,
producing loss of integrity of the
important controlling and regu-
Polk County Student Council
Regular meeting of the Polk The Student Council Meeting
The Official Publication of lating nerve supply. County Association was held Fri- of the fall semester met Thurs-
DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE day morning, September 26, 1940,
OF OSTEOPATHY We have said that the osteo- day, September 16, 1940, at the
pathic lesions may be either pri Hotel Kirkwood. Thirty-seven at 11 a.m. in the library of the
m em b e r s a n d Des Moines Still College of Os-
Editor ................ Arthur D. Becker mary, acting as the initial and guests were pres-
the immediate cause of the dis- . teopathy.
Co-editor ................... R. 0. Drews function of the stomach, or sec- Dr
. Arthur D B eck er w a s t h e Meeting dates were decided on
ondary. Where a gastric disturb- s p eak er of t h e e v en
ing. Dr. and were set for the first and
Osteopathy Without Limitation B eck er third Thursdays of the month.
ance, for instance, develops as a presented a talk on the
result of chronic gallbladder di- development of Osteopathy as a All the officers were elected
seases, the disturbances in the science, which proved very inter- except the president. The officers
Osteopathic Therapeutics stomach through viscerosomatic esti ng H e a l so
stressed the ne- elected were 1st V. Pres., Jess
es s ty f or un Varner; 2nd V. Pres, Howard
reflexes will produce secondary c i ity among the
Region Below the Diaphram lesions in
spinal lesions
Dsteopathic spinal in as-
as- embers of
mosteopathic
continued the profession for
advancement. Johnston; and Sec. and Treas.,
(Number 21 in Series) sociated anatomical areas. These The October meeting was an- Bertrand Adams.
secondary osteopathic spinal les- nounced for October 11, 1940. The President of the Student
DYSPEPSIA, Cont. ions, so produced, act as main- This to Council was elected by the stu-
In the immediately preceding tamTing causes of disturbed and his meeting is to be a free meal, dent body on Monday, September
article in the September Log impaired functional capacity. We membrvd e o e r 30, 1940. From the group nomi-
Book on "Dyspepsia" we dis- should not forget in this relation is to be thJudge aker
for the eve-rs nated the honors went to Tom A.
cussed some of the more common that osteopathic spinal lesion be the speaker for the eve- Hewetson of the senior class.
etiological factors producing this pathology acting over a period of ning. Tom will serve for the remain-
time, and which lesion pathology der of the fall term.
common symptom. Continuing
more or less profoundly impairs t aingTheanmeeting was closed of
announcement follow-
the P. E. Kimberly, D. O.,
this discussion, it is desirable that Alumni Homecoming Celebration
we evaluate the place of osteo- the innervation to the stomach, for October 18, 1940. Faculty Advisor.
may serve as the cause of more The
pathic spinal lesions, both as pri-
profound pathology. When we The PolkPolk County
County officers
officers for
for
mary causes of stomach dis-fune-
remember
the current year are: Dr. P. L. Dr. Becker Attends
tion and as maintaining causes of remember that thethat blood
the supply
blood supply Park, president Dr. L. L. Facto,
impaired functioning capacity. Conventions
It is well to remember that the through the vasomotor innerva- v ice
president; n Pr. L. Kim- .
nerve supply to the stomach is tion and that trophism of stom- (Continued From Page One)
derived from each of the two di- ach tissues is by way of the sym- reer
At present the membership of gible would want to be a part
visions of the autonomic nervous pathetic innervation, it is entirely
the Polk County Osteopathic As- and parcel of an organization
system. The parasympathetic in- logical that profound disturbance sociation is forty-five D.O.'s. that is really doing things of
nervation is by way of the vagus, in these innervations may be the lasting moment.
and its function is that of initiat- necessary contributing factor for i At the time of writing this re-
ing and activating peristalsis. It gastric and duodenal ulcer (pep- Secretary. port I am planning to attend the
is also this innervation that in- tic ulcer). Clinically, this seems meeting of the Southern District
hibits the sphincters, tending to to be true in many cases and will, division of the Minnesota State
cause their relaxation The sym- be discussed in a later article Interfrat. Council Osteopathic Association to be
pathetic innervation is by way of dealing more specifically with the held at Austin, Minnesota, on Oc-
the great splachnic nerve which subject of peptic ulcer. We do Orchids to Dr. Owen for the tober 4 and 5 at their beautiful
has its origin from the fifth to not know the cause of gastric superlative dinner he gave us country club. Past experience
the tenth thoracic segments, al- carcinoma. There are many the- last Sunday noon at the Hotel with this same group assures a
though many fibers in the great ories. It may easily be some day Kirkwood. We suspected an ul- most worthwhile visit. On Octo-
splanchnic nerve have their ori- shown that profound disturbance terior motive, however, and that ber 9 I plan to attend the Iowa
gin in the spinal cord above the in the circulation of the gastric being to get us all in a good Sixth District meeting at Jeffer-
fifth segment. Dr. Louisa Burns mucosa, acting over an extended -mood before we divided up son, Iowa. At both the Minnesota
states that fibers in the great period of time, will prove :o ue the freshmen, considering their meeting and the Sixth District
splanchnic nerve originate as a part of that story. choice as well as ours. meeting I have been honored
We have had three meetings with a place
high as the first dorsal segment. With the background in the already this semester and have program. I amon glad the speakers'
to report
The function of the sympathet- previous article on Dyspepsia and gotten a good start on our work
ic innervation is to inhibit per- in this article, both dealing with althou that after many years of meeting
istalsis and to contract sphincters. etiological factors, it is easy to of it The Homecoming Commit- with osteopathic groups I find
It also furnishes vasomotor in- see that the treatment of Dys- tee has given us the job of sell- that my interest in such work
nervation, is secretory to the pepsia is by no means a simple does not lag. Quite the reverse,
mucosa and carries with it that one. We one.have
Wehv aldatnio
called ng tickets to the student body, I find myself becoming increas-
attention to and we intend to do it 100 per
important function known as the old saying that one should cent. We are not anticipating ingly enthusiastic. I like to come
trophism. It is probable that not mask or do away with the difficulty after the swell womenin contact with the men and
most of the sympathetic fibers symtom until it who are doing things in
which directly and specifically Itishas been evalu-
e 'esyted
e ithasb
n party we had last year, and from various parts of the country. I
supply the stomach come from ated. It i comparatively easy in what we hear it is going to be get many valuable suggestions
a very large majority of cases, even better this year, if that is
the 5th and 6th dorsal segments to do away with the digestive possible. We are expecting to see closely and opinions and it keeps me
of the cord, so that the gastric disturbances by the normalization all of our alumni back, so don't in touch with the prob-
center, as we use the term in os- of osteopathic spinal lesions. If disappoint us. We'll be looking lems as they confront the general
teopathic discussions, would be the cause of the disturbedor you practitioner, as well as those met
the 5th and 6th dorsal vertebra function in the stomach was pri- o by the specialist. As I said in the
o beginning, it is a real privilege
and the associated ribs. Osteo- marily due to the osteopathic . ., ec. and an opportunity.
pathic spinal lesions, then, from lesion pathology, then the prob-
the occipital atlanto-articulation lem has been adequately met. If, Dr. Schwartz in Pennsylvania -A. D. B., D. 0.
down to the 10th dorsal area, are however, the disturbance in gas- Dr. J. P. Schwartz, dean of the
of particular significance in rela- tric function is a symptom of college and head of the surgical Pursuit of a Reason
tion to disturbed functioning ca- other (sometimes remote) path- department, will attend a meet- (Continued From Page One)
pacity of the stomach. The tissue ology, the relief of symptoms as ing of the American College of the degree of irritability of the
pathology associated with spinal a result of normalizing the osteo- Osteopathic Surgeons in Grove sensory terminals are synergistic
and rib lesions in these areas pathic spinal lesion pathology is City, Pennsylvania on October 7- and cooperate in maintaining the
may be either the primary cause apt to be but temporary. Logic- 8-9. Surgical clinics will be held vicious cycle of somatic-visceral
or the maintaing cause of the ally, here one must seek out and at the Bashline-Rossman Hospi- and viscero-somatic reflexes that
symptom of indigestion or dys- remove, if possible, the initial tal. permits, ,even facilitates the pro-
pepsia. The many so-called gas- cause, whether that be gallblad- duction of reflex arc disturbances
tric neuroses are part and partial der disease, constipation, toxemia cause is loss of integrity of struc- and the maintenance .of symp-
of this anatomical-physiological or otherwise. From the .begin- tural relations. On the other toms.
picture. Gastromotor neurosis, ning of osteopathy one of the liand, in many cases the initial Subsequently we will under-
gastro-secretory neurosis, and fundamental principles in the os- .cause must be found as the result write many of such clinical facts
gastro-sensory neurosis or any teopathic reasoning is to seek and of a careful survey of all the by referring to our physiology
combination of them, give evi- remove the cause. Many times in possible etiological factors in any and bio-chemistry.
dence of disturbed anatomical- these cases of indigestion the given case. A. D. B., D. 0. Byron E. Laycock, D. 0.
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B00oi, Pursuit for a Reason
ne JL^08.UOOK lumbar vertebrae and of the pel- DESERT-ATIONS
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The Official Publication of The Official
fluid in
PublicatErrors
intake diet and insufficient
are common (As of Last Month) the fibers are to conduct impulses
etiologi- By H. V. H.
YES MOINES STILL COLLEGE fluid intake are common etiologi' and to coordinate and possibly
DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE cal factors. Irregularity of evac- The month has passed too produce definite ciliary motion.
OF OSTEOPATHY uation time, inattention to na- quickly. I finally got my old desk The paramoecia are simple
Editor ................Arthur D. Becker tuie's call, lack of exercise, and and decided to clean it thoroly single-celled organisms. It re-
poor tone of abdominal walls all before putting it to use again. acts to alterations in the media
Co-editor .................... R. 0. Drews have an important place in many Under the fifteen or twenty lay- in which it lives and which con-
cases. In children, a common stitutus most of its protoplasm. A
Osteopathy Without Limitation factor of importance is the im- ers of dirt and varnish I found a
beautiful oak desk, the quarter- variation in surface tension, a
proper height of the closet seat. sawed grain being something to change in the concentration of
in the list of causes, really admire. I feel perfectly at solutes and suspensoids, a fluctu-
Osteopathic Therapeutics Prominent the abuse of purgatives must Lbu home now with the tools all ation in the hydrogen-ion con-
included. A condition described handy. Why does one uecome so centration stimulates the modi-
REGION BELOW THE by the term "thrifty" or "greedy" attached to an old desk? It must fied portions of the cell, and the
DIAPHRAM colon is comparatively rare. It be that as we are watching the cull responds characteristically,
refers to cases where the fecal sun sink in the West that we moving toward food substances
(Number 22 in Series) mass becomes over-dehydrated wish to draw closer to us those and away from a detrimental
Chronic Constipation and forms hard scybalous masses material things that have given area, and if these alterations are
Chronic or habitual constipa- which may be evcuated with us so much pleasure during the Loo extremely sudden or severe
tion is a common symptom and great difficulty or may appear as past. Perhaps it would be a good the organism is devitalized. This
is found in association with many small hard pellets. In many cases idea if each of us would submit organism is entirely dependent
diseases and conditions. It has of constitpation some degree of to a cleaning such as I gave the upon its environment, but it is of
been called "the great American chronic colitis coexists. old desk. It might bring out interest that in the first cell there
Disease." The causes of this wide- It is desirable at this time to something fine in our character is a modified and specialized me-
spread ailment are many and review briefly the innervation of that others have missed because chanism that will bring a re-
varied and in numerous cases, no the colon and rectum. The sym- of LiAng concealed in a dark cor- sponse of purposeful intent to the
doubt, there may be two or ,»ev- pathetic innervation of the colon ner. Then, there is the other organism. This is an early at-
eral contributing factors in eti- and rectum comes from the up- viewpoint also. It might be bet- tempt to alter the situation of
ology. per two or three lumbar seg- ter for some of us to remain hid- being absolutely dependent upon
It would be well, first, to define ments of the spinal cord by way den. the environment.
just what we mean by "constipa- of the superior and inferior mes- I have some exceptionally fine Coelenterates, i. e. sea ane-
tion." True constipation is that enteric ganglia. Its functions are letters from Drs. Becker, Leon- mone, jelly fish, demonstrate a
condition in which more than vasomotor, secretory, inhibitory ard, Park and Campbell. They much more complex nervous sys-
forty hours is required for food and trophic. The parasympath- agree on the success of the Home- tem and the multicellular struc-
iusidue to pass through the en- etic innervation of the caecum, coming and it is certainly gratify- ture of these organisms presents
tire gastrointestinal tract. French the ascending and the transverse ing to me to know that there was other improvements. First, there
suggests that this passage time is colon is by way of thu, vagus, not a dull moment and that is a protective cuticle developed,
best measured by taking three or while the descending colon, the everyone thoroly enjoyed the af- and secondly, there are special-
four charcoal tablets with food. pelvic colon and the rectum are fair. I know from our experience ized cells on the surfaces. These
If taken at noon, the charcoal supplied by the pelvic nerve of last year that it took a great cells aie sensitive to changes in
should show in the stool the sec- (nervus errigens) from thie sec- deal of work and considerable ex- the environment and their pro-
ond morning following. Absence ond, third and fourth sacral seg- pense but it was worth it. I cesses transmit waves of excita-
of charcoal indicates delay in the ments. The function of the para- must compliment all who helped tion that are developed in them
movement of the bowel contents symphathetic is to activate per- to make it a success and especi- directly to the muscle cells. Mus-
and constitutes true constipation. istalsis. Osteopathic lesions in ally those who took time away cle and the neuro-muscular me-
The portion of the bowuel in which these areas of the spine' and pel- from a busy practice and traveled chanism were developed to en-
delay occurs is usually the colon. vis disturb function and impair many miles to attend and to take able the musculature and the or-
X-ray studies with an opaque reflex control. The close relation an important part in the affairs ganism to iact as quickly as
meal give more detailed informa- of osteopathic spinal lesions to of the Alumni and College. Those possible to changes in the envir-
tion and the exact point of delay malfunction of viscera has been of you who lie near Des Moines onment.
may be determined. In average clinically established beyond con- and who did not attend this In the coelenterate the nerve
normal individuals the food resi- troversy. Homecoming might find a cells and their processes are ar-
due of a meal or the charcoal A brief word regarding the thought in this. I do not have a ranged in a complicated rnet-
will be evacuated within sixteen physiology of the bowel in rela- report from the Treasurer but I work, with the cells and libers
hours. tion to constipation. The normal hope those of you who could do connecting adjacent cells togeth-
Many cases of so-called chronic stool is made up of secretions, no more, have sent to Dr. Paul er forming the so-called proto-
constipation are not true consti- bacterial growths and food resi- Park your small contribution to i.,urons.
pation at all, but ale conditions dues. Only about onr.-third of help the Alumni Association put The protoplasm has altered to
in which there is inability on the the stool consists of undigested over its very constructive pro- have a high rate of conduction,
part of the patient to evacuate and indigestible food residues. A gram this year. but in this network the conduc-
the fecal mass. The proper term patient on a thirty-day fast Thanksgiving is about here. It tion is diffused through the sys-
for this condition is dyschezia. should have regular bowel evacu- seems to me that we have a great tem. The cells of theu network
There is no drelay in the proper ations. An empty bowel tends to deal to be thankful for. Our pro- do not have an intimate relation-
movement of the bowel contents Lu an inactive bowel, and the fession continues to serve a great- ship with the muscles that they
in these cases of dyschezia. food furnishes, in part, the reflex er number of people ueach day. activate. Experimentally, it has
The time elapsing betw»een stimulus to normal activity. The We are not walking backward in been observed that the impulses
stools is not a true criterion for contents of the small bowel are professional efficiency. Our col- flow much moil freely into dif-
judgment and may vary from two passed into the caecum in a fluid leges are teaching a fine group ferent parts of the network. It
or three times daily to every state. An important function of of young people, the educational has been suggested that the im-
third or fourth day within nor- the colon is to dehydrate this standard of all being on a higher pulses flow more rapidly into and
mal limits. The average individ- material so that by the timrn, the plane than ever before in our through an area of the network
ual's timre is every twenty-four contents reach the pelvic colon history. We are united on the that is placed on a stretch. The
hours. they have been dried out to form majority of our problems. I do coelenterate nerve net is of more
Only fifteen percent or less of a fairly solid, moulded mass think that the profession as a than casual interest in that it not
cases of constitpation are organic which trends to be evacuated in whole could exert a little more only is a most primitive form of
in origin and are caused by such cyclic periodicity. power and spend a little more a nervous system, but also be-
conditions as pressure from ab- (To Be Continued) time with Student Recruiting. I cause this form of nerve retiform
dominal or pelvic tumor masses, A. D B., D. O. have written this many times but has apparently been retained by
stricture of the bowel (benign or will repeat. Our success depends the vertebrata in their Gastro-
malignant), adhesions, disease of__________ on continuously spreading the in- intestinal tract, blood vessels and
spinal cord, congenital defects in fluuence of Osteopathy. To do this heart. In this network there are
muscle or innervation. (Hirsch- NOTICE we must have a constant stream no synapses but the processes en-
sprung's disease etc). of new material entering our col- ter direct contact with the cell,
Eighty-five percent or more of IfI and when you hange leges. Instead of ten thousand that is similar to the vasomotor
an n practicing osteopathic physicians plexuses and the plexuses of
cases of chronic constipation dre yotifu he
(true constitpation or dyschezia) your address, please notify the in this country we should have Auerbach and Meissner in the
are due to functional causes. OfLog Book promptly. and we need, twice that many at Gastro-intestinal tract.
thu3se causes, osteopathic lesions I I(Continued
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the Department of Public Affairs. November 5 Election-Coroners mous opinion was expressed that
Each district trustee acted as dis- The following osteopathic phy- Homecoming Day must be con-
trict chairman in developing the sicians were elected as county tinued as an annual event.
T program. County Chairmen were coroners in the November 5 elec-
appointed by each dictrict chair- tion:
District Officers
The following are the new dis- man to stimulate interest and Dr. Charles Boyden, Waukon, Polk County
trict society officers, recently activity in each county, thereby Allamakee County; Dr. J. E.
elected at the district meetings: insuring maximum service to the Bunker, Cherokee, Cherokee Regular meeting of the Polk
District I: Dr. Thomas F. public in this extremely import- County; Dr. B. W. Jones, Spirit County Osteopathic Association
Lange, 503 C.R.S.B. Bldg., Cedar ant health crusade. Lake, Dickinson County, and Dr. was held Friday, October 11, 1940
Rapids, President; Dale S. Houwr, Press Relations Committee J. R .Forbes Fort Dodge Webster at the Hotel Kirkwood. There
604 Roshek Bldg., Dubuque, Vice County. were sixty members and guests
Dr. J. R. Forbes, Chairman of present. The dinner was served
President; G. A. Whetstine, Wil- the Press Relations Committee, Visitors
ton Junction, Sec.-Treas. actively cooperated with the De- The following physicians have thru the courtesy of one of the
District II: Dr. Mark J. Sluss, partrment of Public Affairs in called at the office of the Society, members whose name was not
Lenox, President; Dr. Clive R. making the state-wide immuniza- 600 Walnut Building, Des Moines, divulged. Most of the guests
Ayers, Grant, President; Dr. Ber- tion campaign a success. since our last report: were members of the staff of the
nice Worth DeConly, 301 Park Mary E. Golden, Des Moines; Des Moines General Hospital and
Dr. Forbes prepared and issued Roy G. Trimble, Montezuma; students of the Des Moines Still
Bldg., Council Bluffs, Sec.-Treas. press releases to every daily and
District III: Dr. I. S. Lodwick, Carl Seastrand, Des Moines; Phil College of Osteopathy who have
weekly newspaper in Iowa. Those S. McQuirk, Audubon; Rachel been assisting in the hospital
Grant Bldg., Ottumwa, President; news stories presented the ob-
Dr. M. G. Tincher, 722%/2 Ave. G., Woods and Beryll Freeman, Des clinics.
jects and purposes of the cam- Moines; A. D. Craft, Osceola; H. The speaker of the evening was
Ft. Madison, Vice President; Dr. paign and informed the public
J. W. Rinabarger, Keosauqua, L. Gulden, Ames; Holcomb Jor- Judge Ralph Powers of the Des
that the entire osteopathic pro- dan, Davenport; Lester P. Fagan, Moines Municipal Court Bench
Sec.-Treas. fession was participating in this
District IV: Dr. H. D. Meeur, Des Moines; W. A. McVane, who spoke on the Laymans View
major health program in cooper- Dyersville. of Osteopathy.
LuVerne, President; Dr. R. A. ation with the Iowa State De-
Phillips, Kensett, Vice President; partment of Health. In addition, Applications for Membership Dr. Rachel Woods explained
Dr. J. R. Forbes, 505 Carver Dr. Forbes wrote each osteo- George W. Marston, Lewis. the campaign set up by the Iowa
Bldg., Fort Dodge, Sec.-Treas. pathic physician, in advance of B. D. Howland, Decorah. State Health Department for the
District V: Dr. J. C. Bishop, the news ieleases, informing G. J. Howland, Decorah. vaccination and immunization of
Rock Rapids, President; Dr. W. them of this proposed newspaper Harry E. Wing, Ottumwa. children against Small Pox and
C. Gordon, 419 Frances Bldg., publicity and requesting that the John Q. A. Mattern, Des Diphtheria. This association
Sioux City, Vice President; H. A. physician contact his local editor Moines. plans to cooperate in this cam-
Somers, Hawarden, Sec.-Treas. to give him information about R. A. Phillips, Kensett. paign as it has done in the past.
District VI: Dr. H. L. Gulden, local fee schedules, and other L. A. Doyle, Osage. The meeting was closed fol-
215 1/ Main Street, Ames, Presi- pertinent facts dealing with the Charles H. Potter, Forest City. lowing the usual routine busi-
dent; Dr. J. K. Johnson, Jr., Jef- local program. W. C. Gordon, Sioux City. ness.
ferson, Vice President; Dr. Don Dwight S. James, Sec.-Treas. P. E. K., D. O.
R. Hickey, Bayard, Sec.-Treas. Basic Science
Membership Committee Dr. D. E. Hannan. as Secretary "COME SPRING"
Doctor Gulden's membership of the Iowa Board of Osteopathic
Examiners, met with the Iowa A most interesting and thought-provoking quotation from
campaign has been successfully the recent book, "Conme Spring" by B. A. Williams: "You
completed. Twenty-seven new Board of Examiners in the Basic
Sciences Wednesday afternoon, might measure a man's character by the way he assumes his
members were secured as the re- obligations or by the evasion of them."
sult of this activity. He reports October 9. The purpose of this
that twenty-five prospects have meeting was to consider examin- II --. ~---~-----~-------'----
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been developed and that the ma- ation questions in the basic Home Coming Day Births
jority of these physicians should science subjects as given by os-
be on our membership roster by teopathic examining boards of (Continued from Page One)
other states to determine which A son, Neil Eugene, was born
the first of the year. speaker of unusual merit. to Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Augenstein
The following members of Dr. States, if any, were entitled to
have their osteopathic physicians The technical programs given of Osborn, Ohio on November 2,
Gulden's committee have present- at the college Friday afternoon 1940.
ed new membership applications granted exemption from the Iowa and Saturday forenoon were very
basic science examinations. A son, Terry Lee, was born to
since our last report: well received and largely at- Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Reueves of
John H. Conaway and T. A. Dr. Hannan reports that the tended by the visiting physici-
Basic Science Board took the Anamosa, Iowa October 10, 1940.
Kapfer, one membership applica- ans. Numerous clinical cases
tion; B. M. Gotshall and J. W. matter under advisement and were presented and discussed,
Peterson, two membership appli- .that a decision will be announced Research Statistics
in the near future. many of them being of exception-
cations; I. S. Lodwick and B. D. al interest. The surgical clinics
Elliott, one membership applica- Hospitals held at the Des Moines General The Research Committee for
tion; Rachel Woods and Beryl Dr. H. B. Willard, member of Hospital on Saturday morning the collection of statistics on the
Freeman, one membership appli- the Iowa Board of Osteopathic were much appreciated, if the treatment and results in Lobar
eation; H. D. Wright, three mem- Examiners, is just completing a many favorable comments can be Pneumonia announces the com-
bership applications; R. B. Gil- new $10,000 addition to his pres- used as ground for judgment. pletion of their case history
mour, one membership applica- ent hospital at Manchester, Dela- The dance in the beautiful blanks. The entire osteopathic
ton. ware County. Dr. Willard has Grand Ballroom of the Ft. Des profession is asked to cooperate
In furtherance of Dr. Gulden's an outstanding practice in that Moines Hotel following the ban- in this important work. Report
continued membership effort, section of the State and upon quet was a colorful affair. The blanks are furnished without ex-
President Jordan mailed a letter completion of this addition will music was by Barney BIernard's pense and may be had by ad-
to all non-members on October be in an excellent position to famous orchestra. Because of the dressing Dr. L. L. Facto, 722
30, outlining the problems con- handle the ever-increasing de- fact that the annual reception Sixth Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.
fronting the profession and urg- mands upon him and his staff. for freshmen students was in- Let's give this work thue attention
ing each non-member to join the Industrial and Institutional corporated as a part of the fes- it so evidently deserves!
Society and thereby aid in the Service tivities, it meant that the entire
work which lies ahead. Dr. Paul O. French, chairman student body took an active part.
Smallpox-Diphtheria of the Committee on Industrial All freshmen students in the col- Desert-Ations
Campaign and Institutional Service, is now lege were guests of the Alumni
The state-wide smallpox vac- handling a compensation claim Committee and of the college. (Continued From Page Three)
cination and diphtheria immuni- for a member of the Society. The Much honor and praise goes to While you are passing thru
zation program is now history. insurance company involved has the various alumni officers and considerable political and patri-
The profession cooperated with attempted to reduce the fee their associated committees for otic excitement there must be
the Iowa State Department of charged by the physician who making this Homecoming Day enough left of your nervous sys-
Health ili this undertaking, dur- successfully handled a most dif- Program an outstanding event in tem to stand a little professional
ing the week of November 4, to ficult case. The Society, after a the year's calendar. It meant a emotion also.
a greater degree than in the past thorough consideration of all the lot to the college officers and fac- Give that needed encourage-
according to reports just re- facts, is demanding that the com- ulty to have visiting physicians ment to your Alumni Association
ceived. pany make "payment in full" for from ten states show a vital in- and compliment your Alma Mater
The program was sponsored by thue services rendered, according terest in the college and in its by sending a student to enter
Dr. D. E. Hannan, Chairman of to the statement submitted. program for betterment. Unani- with the next class.
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the pelvic bones associated with ate and pass to the- skin, muscle,
Pursuit for a Reason
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sions must be normalized. Dys-
chezia may be due to loss of the (Continued From Last Issue)
and digestive tube.
Impulses may pass through the
neuropile to several different
The Official Publication of perineal body during labor. (Not Lengthening of the nerve cell
DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE pathways and may spread pro-
included in organic causes in produces polarity or the conduc- gresively from segment to seg-
OF OSTEOPATHY previous article). An important tion of an impulse in one direc- ment by associational fibers. The
Editor ................ Arthur D. Becker causative factor is lack of regu- tion. As the body increased in impulses pass the neuropile
larity in going to stool. All vital size and complexity the cells lost through fairly well restricted
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. Drews functions tend to be cyclic and contact relationship and the as- pathways and do not tend, unless
one should cooperate. Routine is sociation became one of synapse. synaptic resistance is lowered by
Osteopathy Without Limitation of greatest possible helpfulness. The rapid diffusion of the impulse strychnine, etc., to spread to
Here is a suggested good rou- was lost as the evolutionary plane other reflex pathways.
tine. On arising, wash teeth, developed higher than the net-
Osteopathic Therapeutics slowly drink two glasses of cool work structure of nerve tissue in The primary sensory cells and
ganglia are situated, as in the
water, do some bending exercises, the coelenterate; but a more
REGION BELOW THE specific transmission of impulses vertebrate, outside of the grey
bathe, dress, eat breakfast and go matter of the central nervous
DIAPHRAM immediately to stool every day that was directional was gained
by the elongation and the rate of system. The vertebrate has
for 365 days each year. In these much in common with the earth-
(Number 23 in Series) cases of dyschezia lit is conduction was also increased
greatly. The newly-gained syn- worm as well as the coelenterate.
Chronic Constipation necessary and wise to dilate the
(Continued) anal sphincter usually found apse serves us as a spark gap or One of the first vertebrates,
spastic and contractured. It may gateway that is directional and the Amphioxus, has a dorsally-
In considering treatment for governs the polarity of conduc- placed neural tube with segment-
habitual constipation due to func- be done by gradual digital dila-
tion and commonly requires six tion in nerve cells. al nerves. At the anterior or
tional causes (approximately 85 Strychnine does not influence cephalic end the ganglionic en-
per cent of cases) it would first to twelve treatments with three-
day intervals between treatments. the function of the coelenterate largement is situated that in the
be necessary to determine whe- for they have no synapses in the higher vertebrates becomes the
ther the case is one of true con- Sacrococcygeal lesions may be
corrected during these treat- nerve network. The Echinoderms brain. That ganglionic enlarge-
stipation or if it is a case of have both nerve net and synaptic ment in the amphioxus is quite
dyschezia. True constipation of ments. Associated hemorrhoids,
fissures; and inflamed crypts if relations also, and are conse- unpronounced because he had de-
the functional type is usually due quently somewhat affected by veloped little use for a brain, as
to osteopathic lesions of the lower present should receive attention
as may be indicated. substances that lower the thres- yet being parasitic and nonpelag-
dorsal and upper lumbar spine, to hold of resistance at the synap- ic. The amphioxus differs from
lack of proper food intake, to I have had numbers of cases of ses. The Crustacea and Mol-
dyschezia of ten to twenty years' the earthworm in that the gang-
lack of fluids, to insufficient exer- luscs have a greater proponder- lionated cord and tube is dorsally
cise, or to loss of tone in the standing entirely relieved by os-
ance of synapses in the nervous pla-ced instead of anterior to the
abdominal muscles. teopathic treatment and dilation system and are markedly affected
of contractured sphincter ani. It pharynx and digestive tube. Me-
The treatment more or less by strychnine which lowers syn- tamerism is present in the worm
suggests itself. Correction of is my considered judgment that
aptic resistance and facilitates and all vertebrata, including the
spinal lesions is of primary im- more han half of all cases of so- response to any stimulation of human, exemplified by one me-
portance. Postural stresses which called constitpation is of this exogenous or endogenous origin. tarnmere and two nerves, one pass-
may factor these lesions must be type. Many of these people use In mammals under the influ-
physics and laxatives. Why up- ing to the dermatome, to myo-
discovered and corrected. Lesions ence of Strychnine the reflex re- tome; and to the viscera via veg-
of the lower ribs may be also set twenty-five feet of bowels in
spone to any stimulation is vio- etative fibers.
present and are important. These a vain attempt to correct a fault lent and many times fatal. In
lower ribs if in lesion, are usually in the last one inch of the tract? We might continue almost in-
all higher forms of nervous sys-
found depressed and held down I would not go so far as to say definitely to demonstrate the al-
trem development, the system re-
by contractures of the quadratus that a physic is never indicated, sponds to stimuli of endogenous teration due to evolutionary
lumborum muscles. but they frequently leave condi- changes in protoplasm, but in this
as well as of exogenous origin
Food should contain a liberal tions worse than they were prev- and consequently affects internal cursory scanning we can deter-
amount of roughage. Vegetables iously. mine that the nervous system and
or visceral, as well as external or
with fibre such as cabbage, cel- Enemata of various sorts may somatic adjustment. vegetative portion of the nervous
ery, lettuce, etc., furnish soft be used as a temporary expedi- The sponge contains no nerve system of man certainly repre-
roughage, while bran, whole ent, but remember that the bowel net or receptors. The oscula sents change and adaptation, and
wheat, figs, etc., furnish sharp was intended to work without open and close upon stimulation a greater degree of independence
roughage. Cases, with a spastic such a crutch. If an enema is of an effector that acts by direct from the environment. Our two
colon should use no sharp rough- used it should be non-irritating stimulation. nervous systems are the present
age. Reasonable bulk is necessary and may be prescribed either as a The earthworm represents a and product of an inexorable and
for normal bowel activity. The cleansing enema or an evacuat- greater degree of development, a long continued process of evolu-
use of condiments should be very ing enema. more flexible existence that is tion that began with the purely
conservative. What about mineral oil? It is less dependent on the immediate chemical aspect of the ameba and
The normal well adult should relatively harmless and is of help environment and the nervous the paramoecia, and thence to the
have five full tumblers of water in cases of true constipation system is characterized by seg- sensory mechanism of the sea-
each day besides the fluids taken during the time required for in- mentation and centralization. anemone and the purely motor
with meals. Many people do not stitution of corrective treatment. There is a pair of centrally and mechanism of the sponge, then to
drink more than that much a Agar agar may be added for bulk cephalically-placed ganglia that the Earthworm, to the Amphioxus
week. Constipated individuals if desired. are situated posteriorly to the and the progressively complex
should have twice as much, or buccal cavity and a row of neu- forms of vertebrate life.
Where the cause of either true
more. trally-placed ganglia bound to- It is upon this basis that we
constipation or dyschezia is or-
Exercise to build tone in ab- gether by a nerve cord. will visualize the embryological
ganic, treatment should be direct-
dominal muscles is important. There is one ganglionic seg- derivation and distribution of the
ed according to conditions pres-
Setting up exercises, vigorous ent. Surgery may be indicated. ment in the earthworm for each vegetative portion of the verte-
walking, bowling, golf, horseback body segment. From each gang- brate nervous system.
Where the perineal body has been
riding, are all good methods. The destroyed with the possible for- lion three pairs of nerves eman- B. E. L., D. 0.
abdominal muscles may be atonic mation of a rectocele in associa-
due to spinal lesions and these tion, it is to be restored by peri- THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
lesions may be higher in the spine neorrhaphy.
(6th to 12th dorsal). A. D. B., D. 0. "This learned I from the shadow of a tree,
Dyschezia, it will be remem- That to and fro did sway against a wall,
bered, is inability to evacuate or
to adequately evacuate the fecal in 1540, during the reign of Our shadow selves, our influence, may fall
mass present in the rectum and Henry VIII, a law was passed Where we ourselves can never be."
pelvic colon. It is not a true in England allowing "barbers
constipation, although usually re- and surgeons" the bodies of -Anna E. Hamilton.
ferred to as constipation. It is tour executed criminals a year Bruce S. Wright.
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service broadcasts over radio sta- Badger, Jr., was born to Dr. and as keen and alert as many men
tion WHBF, at Rock Island. Mrs. R. J. H. Badger of Monte- 40 years his junior. While some-
Dr. George C. Boston is hand- zuma, Iowa on October 10, 1940. DR. SIMMONS IN WITH what bowed with the years, he
ling this work for the Davenport A daughter, Sarah Cathrine, DR. WRIGHT is remarkably well and capable
osteopathic physicians, under the was born to Dr. and Mrs. Chas. physically. He was showered
direction of Dr. 0. Edwin Owen, U. Gnau of Fort Myers, Florida Dr. Wilson H. Simmons, former with a number of gifts and pre-
Chairman of the Public Service on November 5, 1940. student of the Des Moines Still sented with a large, beautiful
Radio Committee of the Society. College of Osteopathy, is now as- birthday cake with 90 burning
A baby daughter, Kathrine
sociated with Dr. Russel M. candles. It was an occasion not
Veterans Committee Louise, was born to Dr. and Mrs.
Paul Maloney, November 10, 1940, Wright in the Sin-O-Vac Clinic soon to be forgotten. The un-
The annual Rehabilitation Con- and the Highland Park Osteo- animous wish of all present was
ference of the American Legion Des Moines, Iowa.
pathic Clinic, in Highland Park, that Dr. Kenney would see many
will be held in Washington, D. C., Michigan. happy returns of the day. The
the latter part of January. The Great minds have purposes- Following Graduation from the Minneapolis Society is justly
resolution urging that the Vet- others have wishes. Little minds Des Moines Still College of Os- proud of the honor of having as
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able the benefits of osteopathic fortunes - great minds rise internship in the Fenner Hospital, active osteopathic physician.
therapy will be considered at that above them. at North Platte, Nebraska. A. D. B., D. 0.
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