Physician and Philosopher by Drs. J. B. Bauch, W. W. Kahn and N. E. Aronstain.

The Detroit Ophthalmological and Otological Club met in the Medical Building, March 1, as the guest of Dr. Eugene Smith, Jr. Following the dinner, the Doctor read a paper on "Foreign Proteins and Non-Toxic Placental Residue."

The regular meeting of the Academy of Surgery of Detroit was held at Harper Hospital, February 10. The program consisted of presentations of patients and reports of cases by Doctors E. K. Cullen, G. E. Pemberty, N. M. Allen and W. R. Clinton.

About 20 of the Detroit Alumni of the Johns Hopkins Medical School, met February 26 at the D. A. C. Following a buffet supper, Dr. Winford H. Smith, Superintendent of Johns Hopkins Hospital, spoke on the future plans of the Hospital and Medical School.

Doctors B. D. Harison, Guy L. Connor, W. H. MacCraken and Henry Vaughan of Detroit, Hugh Cabot and C. G. Parnell of Ann Arbor and W. H. Sawyer of Hillsdale, attended the meetings of the Congress on Medical Education, held in Chicago, March 6-10, 1922.

Dr. James E. Davis, Professor of Pathology in the Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery, has recently been appointed Acting Secretary of the American Association of Obstetricians, Gynecologists and Abdominal Surgeons. He succeeds the late Dr. E. G. Zinke of Cincinnati.

The Detroit West Side Physicians' Association met at Providence Hospital, February 9. Dr. A. D. LaFerte read a paper on "The Commoner Orthopedic Conditions and Their Treatment," and Dr. H. W. Plaggemeyer, on "The Diagnostic Points of Lesions of the Genito-Urinary Tract."

Dr. Harry L. Clark, Professor of Bacteriology in the Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery, gave a lecture on "Germs, Good and Bad, in Our Everyday Life" for the general public at the Medical Building, Detroit, February 24. Lantern slides, cultures and animals were used to illustrate the talk.

At its February 7 meeting, the Detroit Branch of the American Urological Association approved of the Regulations Governing Types of Cases to be admitted to the Venereal Clinic of the Detroit Department of Health with the exception of one regulation which has since been changed to suit this branch.

Dr. E. H. Foust a former member of the GratiotIsabella-Clare Medical Society has been elected a member of this society. Dr. Foust who has recently completed a post-graduate course in New York has opened offices in the Capitol National bank building and will limit his practice to diseases of the eye.

The March meeting of the Detroit Society for Neurology and Psychiatry was held at Eloise, March 2. Dr. Emil Amberg presented a paper on "The Conceptions of Oto Sclerosis," Dr. D. R. Clark gave an illustrated talk on "The Problems of the Psychopath," and Dr. H. A. Reye presented a series of cases of chronic epidemic Encephalitis.

Dr. Hubert Work was nominated by President Harding and was confirmed by the Senate, March 2, 1922, to be Postmaster General. The doctor was formerly speaker of the House of Delegates and now President of the Americal Medical Association. Before he became First Assistant Postmaster General, he was Republican National Committeeman for Colorado.

The School of Hygiene and Public Health of Johns Hopkins University was given, February 28, Of $6,000,000 by the Rockefeller Foundation. this amount $1,000,000 will be available for the erection of new buildings for the school and $5,000,000 for an endowment covering maintenance. Work on the main building will start this summer. The Rockefeller Foundation has previously given the School of Hygiene $930,970.

The Detroit Committee of the American Society for Control of Cancer has been reorganized. Because of other activities, Dr. Manton resigned and Dr. G. Van Amber Brown was appointed to fill his place. Drs. Jos. Andries, F. C. Meader and J. E. Davis were added to the committee. Dr. J. W. Vaughan is Chairman and Dr. H. C. Saltzstein is Secretary. The following laymen have been asked to serve as associate members: Fred T. Murphy, E. D. Murphy, H. M. Fechimer, G. E. Philli R. H. Webber and D. J. Healy.

The Detroit Department of Health recently requested that two members from each of the following societies (Detroit Branch of the American Urological Association, the Detroit Dermatological Society, and the Public Health Committee of the Wayne County Medical Society) be appointed to comprise an Advisory Council who could work with the Detroit Department of Health in solving some of the problems which confront this Department. The following men were appointed to comprise this Council-Doctors John Dodds and H. L. Morris (Urological Association) E. C. Troxell and R. C. Jamieson (Dermatological Society) and H. R. Carstens and H. A. Reye (Wayne County Medical Society). This Advisory Council met with the Detroit Commissioner of Health, February 24, and discussed informally certain problems which were presented. There will be frequent meetings of this committee in the future.

The completion of the staff of the Detroit Receiving Hospital was announced February 25, by Dr. T. K. Gruber, Superintendent. The attending physicians are Doctors B. C. Lockwood, W. D. Mayer, C. H. Chase, Douglas Donald, R. M. McKean and E. D. Spalding; the attending surgeons, Doctors Rolland Parmeter, H. K. Shawan, R. C. Andries and L. J. Dretzka; attending orthopedic surgeons, Doctors A. D. LaFerte and F. C. Kidner; attending gynecologists, Doctors E. K. Cullen, W. F. Seeley, H. W. Yates and W. A. Repp; attending urologists, Doctors F. H. Cole and H, W. Plaggemeyer; attending ophthalmologists and laryngologists, Doctors Duncan Campbell, R. H. Pino, and E. Schultz; attending alienists, Doctors D. R. Clark, H. E. Safford and A. W. Ives; attending neurologist, Doctor H. A. Reye; attending proctologists, Doctors E. G. Martin and H. Kallett; attending dermotologists, Doctors R. C. Jamieson and H. R. Varney; attending roentgenologists, Doctors H. P. Doub and P. M. Hickey; attending dental surgeons, Doctors D. S. Graham and Lloyd Rogers, and director of the laboratory, Doctor P. F. Morse. Doctor Hugo Freund was appointed consulting physician,

County Society News

BAY COUNTY

A regular meeting was held at the home of Dr. F. S. Baird, Wednesday evening, March 1st. There were 28 members present and much routine business was transacted.

Dr. J. H. McEwan read a very interesting paper on "Diphtheria."

Dr. and Mrs. Baird proved very delightful as host and hostess. A very sumptuous luncheon was served and the society adjourned to meet Monday, March 13th, and be addressed by Dr. Klingman of Ann Arbor on "Nervous and Mental Diseases."

L. FERNALD FOSTER, M. D.,
Secretary.

GENESEE COUNTY

The Genesee County Medical Society met on Wednesday, March 1st, 1922, President Miner presiding. Dr. J. B. Jackson of Kalamazoo read a most interesting paper on "Tuberculous Pleural Effusions." Many fine lantern slides were shown. The essayist discussed the more recent advances in the pathology of this disease. Referring to laboratory tests, he stated that we should use larger quantities of fluid for injection into guinea pigs in order to demonstrate the bacillosis, and urged that we use at least 10cc in the test. The indications for treatment were outlined and prognosis discussed. He seemed to think that we did not usually consider the disease as seriously as we should.

The Genesee County Medical Society met on Wednesday, March 15, Dr. F. B. Miner presiding. Dr. Fred A. Coller, Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Michigan, spoke on "Osteomyelitis," illustrating his lecture by many well chosen lantern slides. The clinical section of our society has given up clinical meetings and has supplanted them by the regular staff meetings of Hurley Hospital. At the last meeting of the staff, the evening was devoted to a study of the case histories of all patients dying in the hospital during the month of February. W. H. MARSHALL, Secretary.

Rectal Surgery." With the aid of lantern slides, Dr. Hirschman explained the technic and advantages of local over general anaesthesia in this special branch of surgery.

February 16.-Dr. Hugo Freund read a paper on the "Management and Treatment of Hyperthyroidism." This proved a highly instructive paper and was read in an understandable and logical manner. It was discussed by Drs. Carr, Davey, Huntley and Holm.

Thursday evening the members of the society met in the new laboratories of the Michigan Department of Health. Drs. Olin, Young and Kahn were on the reception committee. The members were taken on a tour of inspection. Modern equipment was evident in each and every department. Two hours were spent in going through the plant, during which time Dr. Young explained the details and working methods of the various departments. H. C. ROCKWELL, Secretary-Treasurer.

KALAMAZOO COUNTY

Regular meetings of the Kalamazoo Academy of Medicine were held February 14th and 28th, 1922. The Academy was fortunate on the 14th to hear Dr. J. T. Case of Battle Creek. The doctor read a very instructive and interesting paper on the "New Roentgentherapy"—especially as he saw it developed in his recent trip to Europe. He showed definitely that the outlook for the future treatment of cancer-particularly cancer of the uterus-is very much brighter. Incidentally, Dr. Case related many interesting incidents illustrating the present economic condi. tions of Europe in general and France and Germany in particular.

On February 28th Dr. C. W. Barrett of Chicago was with us. In the morning the doctor conducted a gynecological clinic at the Old Borgess Hospital, and in the afternoon read a paper before the Academy on the subject of "The Treatment of Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases." Both the clinic and the meeting in the Academy rooms were well attended.

The Academy has instituted a membership drive in an effort to bring into the Academy every physician in good standing in Kalamazoo, Allegan and Van Buren Counties.

W. G. HOEBEKE, Secretary.

GRATIOT-ISABELLA-CLARE COUNTY

The February meeting of the Gratiot-IsabellaClare County Medical Society was held at Brainerd Hospital in Alma, February 16. The inclosed program was carried out.

In connection with the discussion of Dr. Day's paper, the following motion was carried:

Resolved, That the Gratiot-Isabella-Clare County Medical Society go on record as favoring a modification of the "Venereal Law" so that the physician may dispense his own medicine, the same as in other diseases.

E. M. HIGHFIELD, Secretary.

INGHAM COUNTY

January, 26, 1922.-Dr. Louis J. Hirschman of Detroit read a paper on "Local Anaesthesia in Anal

MACOMB COUNTY

The Annual Meeting of the Macomb County Medi. cal Society was held on February 1, at the rooms of the Business Men's Association, Mount Clemens, Mich.

Eight members were present.

The annual reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and approved.

Twenty-six members comprised the membership of the society the past year.

It was decided to hold meetings throughout the year, and the first one to be held in the Hotel Medda, Wednesday, February 15, with each mem. ber present agreeing to attend. However, on ac count of the proximity of Wayne County Medical Society at Detroit to which several members of our society are associate members, it makes it possible to attend their meetings and some members avail themselves of this privilege.

The officers of last year were all re-elected, viz:

W. J. Kane, President; C. Mann, Vice President; R. W. Ullrich, Treasurer; V. H. Wolfson, Secretary.

The county dues were raised to $7.00. In as much as $5.00 were necessary for the State Society, which includes the Journal, it was decided to have a fund for emergency purposes and thus save making individual assessments.

The resolution that was sent to every County Medical Society of the United States by the Medical Advisory Committee was presented to our society and approved and a copy of the same is being sent to the Michigan State Medical Society, Journal of A. M. A. and Medical Advisory Committee as suggested.

Various other matters pertaining to the welfare of the society were brought up and disposed of.

At our annual meeting held yesterday, Dr. E. G. Folsom, one of our active members, prepared the enclosed "In Memoriam" of our late members, Drs. Lungershausen, Parisot and Taylor.

This "In Memoriam" has been spread upon the minutes of our local society.

IN MEMORIAM

The Divinity that shapes our end, the Law so long promulgated that "it is appointed in every man once to die" is no respector of persons. It is therefore inevitable that he devotes his life and energy to the mitigating of his fellow man's suffering, and to the lengthening of his days on earth, shall in the end pay the same debt to nature that all life is called upon to recognize.

The physician cannot prolong his own life beyond his allotted time. For him it is "dust to dust, ashes to ashes" as with all created things. He is animal and human, but his soul goes marching on, and there may remain behind him a gracious memory of kindly deed, of unselfish service, of unnamed benefactions. These things live after him, and become as stars in his crown, a crown of everlasting life.

The grim reaper has visited the members of this society in the past few months, and removed three of its active and respected members, Waldemar Lungershausen on May 3, 1920, in his 47th year of his life; Albert A. Parisot on February 3, 1921 in the 55th year of his life, and Harry F. Taylor on March 17, 1921, in the 58th year of his life.

It is fitting that this loss in membership should be recorded in the minutes of the Macomb County Medical Society as a mark of respect and appreciation of their services to this community in which they were born, lived and died.

VICTOR HUGO WOLFSON,
Secretary.

gotten that hypothyroidism may be co-existant with hyperthyroidism. In that case the endocrines are indicated.

Dr. W. T. Parker called attention to the fact that group conditions always accompany hyperthyroidism. That colloid goiter causes disturbance from pressure, principally. And adenoma of the thyroid is not benefitted in the least by medical treatment. It is usually well to combine thyroid extract with iodides. In goiters of persons of advanced age, there is no exophthalmus. Heart complications which often clear up in the young, do not do so in the older patients. In acute cases, of young patients apply ice bags first, later injections of boiling water, tying of bloodvessels, etc. The prognosis depends on the myocardial condition. The doctor then brought in a patient with typical goiter. A general discussion followed which was of much interest to all.

Dr. A. M. Hume moved that the paper just read be sent to the State Journal for publication. The motion was carried unanimously with the exception of Dr. Phippen, who modestly opposed. President Cramer announced that a speaker from out of town would entertain the society at the next meeting which will be on March 7.

W. E. WARD, Secretary-Treasurer.

TUSCOLA COUNTY

The Tuscola County Medical Society met on March 9 at Wahjamego as guests of Dr. Dixon. A very fine chicken dinner was served to the members of the society.

Dr. Dixon gave a very interesting talk regarding the work of the colony.

Dr. Jackson gave a report of a post mortem that he had recently made.

It was moved and seconded that an assessment of $2.00 per member be made, to be sent to the State Society for use of Dr. Kennedy, and that secretary collect the same. Carried.

Dr. Dixon was asked by the society to act as a speaker on Public Health work as outlined by the U. of M.

Public Health Committee of Tuscola County: Dr. Seeley of Mayville, Dr. Gowen of Millington, Dr. Maurer of Rease, Dr. Sutton of Caro, Dr. Young of Caro.

Society adjourned to April 12, when Dr. Tupper of Bay City is to read a paper.

H. A. BARBOUR, Secretary.

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY

The February meeting of the Shiawassee County Medical Society was held in Owosso on Feb. 7 at the Elk's Temple at noon. After a lunch had been disposed of, President Cramer called the meeting to order and introduced the speaker, Dr. S. S. C. Phippen of Owosso, who gave a most interesting paper on "Hyperthyroidism." Taking up succesively the history, etiology, pathology, symptomology, diagnosis and treatment, the writer gave a very complete description of the disease.

Dr. F. S. Osterheld of Ovid, leading in the discussion, recalled what Dr. McKean told us a few weeks ago; i. e., that prophylaxis was far better than cure, and reminded us that the regular administration of potassium iodide in small doses would act as a sure preventive in children. Calcium iodide may also be used, sometimes in preference to the potash salt. Also it must not be for

Book Reviews

DISEASES OF THE EYE. A Handbook of Ophthalmic Practice for Students and Practitioners. By George E. deSchweinitz, M. D., LL. D. Professor of Ophthalmology in the University of Pennsylvania. Ninth edition, reset. Octavo of 832 pages with 415 text-illustrations and seven colored plates. Philadelphia and London: W. B. Saunders Company, 1921. Cloth, $10.00 net.

The name de Schweinitz stands at the head of the list of American ophthalmologists. So does the text of which he is author. It comes to us now in its ninth revised edition and with added intrinsic value. The important observations, therapeutic measures and surgical procedures that have been made, recommended and devised during the past four years are incorporated in this new edition. Many footnotes refer to important publications and other references.

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In preparing this small volume the writer has endeavored to do two things: first, to bring our knowledge of the scientific processes which underlie infant feeding up to the present, and, second, to put forth the practical application of these principles in such a way that they can be grasped by one no more familiar with the subject than the practising physician. In doing this he has met

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Following the war, there has been a flood of publications in the pediatric literature due to renewed activity on the part of scientific workers and to the publication of work which had been done previous to or during the conflict. It has been the endeavor of the author to cover the literature up to April 1st, 1921. It has been impossible to draw definite conclusions from much of these data and, consequently, the results of these researches have been stated and in large measure, no comment made. The period in question has represented a definite advance in American Pedriatics, with the corresponding decline in European publications. The most outstanding publications have been those of Marriot in his investigations of intoxication and decomposition, and the rather involved system of Infant Feeding devised by Pirquet. The work of the former has great promise, though as yet it would be impossible to predict whether his ideas will be finally accepted or not. As to the latter, it will require some time to demonstrate the practicability of Pirquet's method.

THE HOME CARE OF SICK CHILDREN. E. L. Coolidge, M. D., Professor Pediatrics, Tufts Medical College. Cloth, 341 pp., numerous illustrations. D. Appleton & co., New York. [1

Detailed instructions in the care of the sick child by the mother at home are given here. The correct care of the sickroom, the child's toilet, amusements, clothing and feeding, are all thoroughly taken up in the simplest possible language. Several different methods of modifying milk are discussed with detailed formulae which every mother should be able to understand. Numerous recipes to tempt the appetite of the sick child are given as well as foods suited best for different diseases in childhood. The care of premature and delicate

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