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son; Dr. George W. Wilson; Dr. Robert A. Wollenberg; Dr. Grover C. Wood; Dr. Harry B. Yoh; Dr. John C. Young, Detroit. Joseph H. Chance, Eloise; Dr. Robert H. Carmichael, Hamtramck; Dr. Martin W. Caveney, Highland Park; Dr. Geo. S. Foden, Highland Park; Dr Richard H. Juers, Highland Park; Dr. Thomas B. Henry, Northville; Dr. Lewis N. Tupper, Redford; Dr. Roy Du B. Tupper, Redford; Dr. Howard B. Kinyon. Trenton; Dr. Romeo H. Earle, Wayne; Dr. Glen L. Coan, Wyandotte; Dr. Wm. H. Homer, Wyandotte; Dr. Joseph G. Knapp, Wyandotte; Dr. John N. Bell, Detroit; Dr. H. G. Palmer, Detroit.

HONORABLE DISCHARGES, MEDICAL
CORPS, U. S. ARMY.

Ann Arbor-Col. V. C. Vaughan, Major Reuben Peterson, Major J. F. Breakey.

Comstock Park-Capt. F. A. Boet.
Charlotte-Lieut. S. A. Stealy.
Copemish-Lieut. R. R. Huston.

Detroit-Lieut. D. M. Clarke, Lieut. C. J. Foley, Lieut. R. S. Goux, Lieut. C. J. Jentgen, Colonel A. McLean, Lieut. E. W. May, Capt. C. H. Merrill, Lieut. H. E. Northrup, Capt. H. E. Safford, Capt. F. H. Smith, Lieut. J M. Sutherland, Capt. J. Rosenthal.

Deerfield-Major G. M. Clafin.
Eureka-Capt. M. S. Gregory.
Frankfort-Lieut. C. P. Doyle.
Flint-Lieut. A. N. Howe.
Galien-Lieut. R. H. Snowden.

Grand Rapids-Capt. J. R. Coryell, Capt. R. T. Urquhart.

Greenville-Capt. A. S. Barr.

Highland Park-Lieut. P. F. Morse, Lieut. W. N. Braley.

Henderson-Capt. G. T. Soule.

Hickory Corners-Lieut. W. A. Singleton.
Litchfield-Capt. W. H. Atterbury.

Lansing-Lieut. H. A. Miller, Lieut. J. G. Rulison,
Muskegon-Lieut. B. R. Eastman.
Negaunee-Lieut. C. J. Larson.

Ogden Center-Lieut. C. A. Van Dusen.
Portland-Lieut. J. D. Bradfield.
Petoskey-Lieut. B. H. Van Leuven.
Saginaw Capt. R. S. Watson.
Saugatuck-Lieut. R. J. Walker.

Wheat Allergens-Squibb.-A powder representing all the soluble proteins contained in wheat. It is a granular powder nearly white, odorless, somewhat soluble in water and in physiological sodium chloride solution. Wheat allergens-Squibb has the actions and uses of Biologically Reactive Food Proteins. E. R. Squibb and Sons, New York. (Jour. A.M.A., Feb. 22, 1919, p. 573).

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the War Literature of General Surgery that has been published since the Declaration of War in 1914. Prepared by the Division of Surgery, Surgeon General's Office. St. Louis, Mo. C. V. Mosby Co., 1918. $4.00 cloth.

This is a compilation of the work done by the English, French and Italian Surgeons before we were in active service and a renewal of what had been done with our additional force. These abstracts have been compiled from the various surgical Journals and embody the surgeries of the front line trenches and all forms of wound infections, and are grouped under the following headings: General topics, wound infection and treatment, tetanus, gas gangrene, abdomen, chest, cardiovascular surgery, joints, fractures, burns, anesthesia in warfare, trench-foot, foreign bodies, peripheral nerve injuries, and jaws and face. The chapter on injuries of the jaws and face and their early care may easily be transferred to such injuries of the face and jaws as occurring in factories, and by following the teaching there given better results will be obtained than by following some of the present methods.

QUARTERLY MEDICAL CLINICS. A Series of Consecutive Clinical Demonstrations and Lectures, by Frank Smithies, M.D., at Augustana Hospital, ChiPubcago. Volume I, Number I. January, 1919. lished by the Medicine and Surgery Publishing Company, Inc, St. Louis, Mo. Annual Subscription; $5.00 paper, $8.00 cloth. Single copies, $1.50 paper, $2.25 cloth.

Frank Smithies, M.D., F.A.C.P.. Associate Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine. University of Illinois; Gastro-Enterologist to Augustana Hospital; Medical Consultant to U. S. Marine Hospital; Formerly Gastro-Interologist at Mayo Clinic: Fellow of the American Gastro-Enterological Association, etc. September-December, 1918.

These clinics present a series of case demonstrations and lectures and each case presents a definite subject of its own giving the present and past history, examinations, discussions, and treatment.

By

a careful review of all cases given we are strongly reminded that we often loose sight of important or minor details in our hurried methods and somewhat grand stand diagnosis and again our smaller towns and cities are not all equipped for such care. This makes it all the more important that these clinics should be read and studied for they are a valuable asset and will prove useful to all practitioners.

A MANUAL OF DISEASES OF THE NOSE, THROAT AND EAR. By E. B. Gleason, M.D., Professor of Ctology in the Medico-Chirurgical College Graduate School, University of Pennsylvania. Fourth Edition, thoroughly revised. 12mo of 616 pages, 212 illustrations. Philadelphia and London; W. B. Saunders Company, 1918. Cloth, $3.00 net.

This book has been revised a number of times and it has reached its fourth edition which in itself speaks favorable. The last edition exceeds all others. There is a train of conservatism running all through the book. The student and busy practitioner are often confounded to make a choice of so many recommendations; herein a few are given which have proven to be the most useful.

It is plain and clearly written especially the article on labyrinthine difficulties which is so clearly defined that many conditions are made plain. The teaching

of watchful waiting is followed by better results than the so-called radical operative work which does not mean radical cures.

The reviewer congratulates the author.

ROENTGENOTHERAPY, by Albert F. Tyler, B.Sc., M.D., Professor of Clinical Roentgenology John A. Creighton Medical College; Attending Roentgenologist St. Joseph's Hospital, Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital, Ford Hospital, Immanuel Hospital Douglas County Hospital and Lord Lister Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska; Member American Roentgen Ray Society; Fellow American Medical Association, etc. 162 pages with 111 illustrations. St. Louis, Mo. V. Mosby Company, 1918.

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Because of the dearth of reliable texts available in "Roentgenotherapy" this book fills a decided want. It gives especially to the beginner a text in simple terms which can be readily grasped. Detailed technic for the treatment of different conditions has been described and cases capiously illustrated. The material in the book gives evidence of having been the result of a wide and long experience and the scrutiny of all the literature on this subject. The book is of especial value because of lack of over enthusiasm. All deductions are carefully backed up with conservatism which is typical of the author, as we know him. The important points are illustrated, the unusual cures are emphasized by convincing case photographs. The reference literature is as extensive as possible. The book is very free from general statements and all conclusions are well balanced. No literature on this subject has more "Pfhaler" like carefullness or well weighed conservatism. Such a book should be in the hands of surgeons and medical consultants to bring them up to the true possibilities of Roentgentherapy.

ULTRA VIOLET RAYS IN MODERN DERMATOLOGY, by Ralph Bernstein, Philadelphia, Pa. Published by Achey & Gorrecht, 5-9 North Queen St., Lancaster, Penn.

It is admitted that we need more literature on the Ultra Violet Radiotherapy, and this book may be an addition of value provided the reader has sufficient knowledge in light therapy to balance some of the over enthusiasm and general statements of the author. The book lacks in proved case histories, it lacks in convincing illustrations, it lacks in consensus of opinion. It is unfortunate in these times when things are balanced up by all authorities on the subject that so much weight should be given to "my experience, and to my private practice and my ideas" uninfluenced by other ideas. The literature referred to is meager. The authors quoted lack some of the authors supposed to be best informed on the subject and a great deal of emphasis is laid upon manufacturers patented products. The doctor with his vast experience could have easily used his general statements in regard to apparatus and balanced up the scientific conclusions by reference to other literature and it is to be regretted that the book was not published in that spirit.

Benzyl Alcohol.-While experience alone will tell whether or not the local anesthetic benzyl alcohol or phenmethylol will come up to the expectations of the discoverer of its action, it was deemed of sufficient promise by the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry to warrant its admission to New and Nonofficial Remedies (Jour. A.M.A., Feb. 22, 1919, p. 594).

Miscellany

PROPAGANDA FOR REFORM.

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B. Iodine and B. Oleum Iodine.-The Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry reports that while B. Iodine (The B. Iodine Chemical Company) is said to be "Nitrogen Hydrate of Iodin" and B. Oleum Iodine a 5 per cent, solution thereof, the examination made in the A. M. A. Chemical Laboratory indicates that the first is a simple mixture of iodin and ammonium iodid, and the second a solution of iodin in liquid petrolatum. The Council declared these preparations inadmissible to New and Nonofficial Remedies because: 1. The composition of B. Iodine is incorrectly declared. B. Iodine is not a newly discovered iodin compound, but a mixture of iodin and ammonium iodid. B. Oleum Iodine is not a 5 per cent, solution of B. Iodine as suggested by the statement on the label and in the advertising, but an 0.85 per cent. solution of iodin in liquid petrolatum. 2. Since the solution of B. Iodine in water will have the properties of other solutions of iodin made by the aid of iodid, the therapeutic claim made for it is unwarranted. 3. The names "B. Iodine" and "B. Oleum Iodine" are not descriptive of the pharmaceutical mixtures to which they are applied. 4. The preparations are unessential modifications of established articles. The first has no advantage over tincture of iodin or compound solution of iodin, and the second no advantage over extemporaneous solutions of iodin in liquid petrolatum. (Jour. A. M. A., Feb. 1, 1919, p. 365).

Misbranded Nostrums.-The following nostrums were declared misbranded under the Federal Food and Drugs Act because of the false, fraudulent or misleading claims made for them. M. I. S. T. (Murray's Infallible System Tonic); M. I. S. T. No. 2, Nerve Tonic; Imperial Remedy; "Japanese Wild Cherry Cough Syrup;” “Japanese Herb Laxative Compound;" Dr. E. E. Burnside's Purifico No. 1; Dr. E. E. Burnside's Purifico No. 2; Dr. E. E. Burnside's Purifico No. 3; Emerald Oil; Bristol's Sarsaparilla; Dr. Belding's Six Prairie Herbs; Dr. Carter's K. and B. Tea; "Brazilian Balm;" "Renal Tea;" Las-I-Go for Superb Manhood; Blood Tabs; Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine; Kilmer's Swamp Root; Homenta; Hinkley's Bone Liniment; Kopp's Baby's Friend; Kopp's Kidney Pills; Reuter's Syrup; Garfield Tea; Di-Col-Q; Sloan's Liniment; Bannerman's Intravenous Solution; Cummings Blood Remedy; and Giles' Germicide (Jour. A.M.A., Feb. 8, 1919, p. 439).

Cerelene not Admitted to N. N. R.-Cerelene, a paraffin preparation for the treatment of burns, was submitted to the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry by the Holliday Laboratories with the statement that it was composed of 84 per cent. paraffin, 15 per cent. myricyl palmitate stated to be purified beeswax, and 1 per cent. purified elemi gum, to which are added oil of eucalyptus, 2 per cent., and betanaphthol, 0.25 per cent. It was stated that on "special order" Cerelene has been made containing oil of eucalyptus and resorcin, oil of eucalyptus and picric acid, and picric acid alone. The Council declared Cerelene inadmissible to New and Non

official Remedies because there was no evidence to show that this preparation had any advantage over simple paraffin of low melting point (Paraffin for Films-N. N. R. because there is no proof that the medicinal ingredients leave the wax when it is used, and because the constituent "myricyl palmitate" has not been accepted for New and Nonofficial Remedies. (Jour. A.M.A., Feb. 15, 1919, p. 513).

Beef, Wine and Iron.-So long as one of the largest mail order houses in this country continues to sell Vinum Carnis et Ferri, N. F. in gallon jugs, the drought from prohibition legislation may not be as noticeable as it might otherwise. Seriously however, is it not about time for the professions of medicine and pharmacy to heave into the discard such utterly unscientific combinations as "Beef, Wine and Iron" (Jour. A.M.A., Feb. 15, 1919, p. 498)?

Misbranded Nostrums.-The following nostrums were declared misbranded under the Federal Food and Drugs Act because of the false, fraudulent or misleading claims made for them: Hall's "Texas Wonder" King's Liver and Kidney Alterative and Blood Cleanser; En-Ar-Co Oil; Lindsey's Improved Blood Searcher; White Eagle's Indian Oil Liniment; Aqua Nova Vita; Brown's New Consumption Remedy; Akoz Ointment; Akoz Rectal Suppositories: Akoz Powder; Akoz Dusting Powder; Akoz Plaster; Akoz Compound; Fenner's Kidney and Backache Remedy, and Wine of Chenstohow (Jour. A.M.A., Feb. 22, 1919, p. 591).

Styptics. Ordinary bleeding has a strong tendency to stop spontaneous'y with the formation of a clot, so that the benefit attributed to a drug that has been used as a hemostatic cannot easily be evaluated. Evidence of the current confusion of cause and effect in relation to local hemostatics has been furnished by P. J. Hanzlik. In general he finds that the local application of vasoconstrictor and astringent agents diminishes or arrests local hemorrhage, while vasodilator and irritating agents (without astringent action) increase local bleeding. The value of the newer thromboplastic agents of the kephalin or tissue extract type is considered as still uncertain. Epinephrin remains as the most efficient and desirable hemostatic agent. Tyramin and pituitary extracts were found efficient, and, unlike epinephrin, they do not increase bleeding later. Astringents were found variably effective, ferric chlorid and tannin standing highest, while alum was disappointing. The vaunted cotarnin salts (stypticin and styptol), antipyrin and emetin were found to increase bleeding on local application (Jour. A.M.A., Feb. 22, 1919, p. 577).

Wildroot Dandruff and Eczema Cure.-Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, in his book "1001 Tests," thus characterizes this preparation: "Contains arsenic, and some phenolic body, probably resorcin; perfumed and colored. The trace of alkaloidal material present was too small for identification. .Contains 40 per cent. of alcohol, as declared, and less than one-half of 1 per cent. of nonvolatile matter. Claims that it is an herb compound and a positive remedy for eczema and dandruff obviously untenable" (Jour. A.M.A., Feb. 22, 1919, p. 594)).

NEW AND NONOFFICIAL REMEDIES.

Sulphonichthyolate Preparations. Preparations containing as their essential constituents salts or compounds of a mixture of acids containing sulphur and designated by the group name "sulphoichthyolic acid" are manufactured from certain bituminous shales. Sulphoichthyolic acid is characterized by a high sulphur content, the sulphur existing largely in the form of sulphonates, sulphones and sulphides. The ammonium compound of this sulphoichthyolic acid-first introduced as ichthyol-has been used extensively. The current estimate of the therapeutic effects of sulphoichthyolate preparations is based almost entirely on the use of ichthyol. As it is not known to what constituent or constituents of ichthyol such effects as it may have are due, the actions of ichthyol cannot be transferred to similar preparations which differ from ichthyol in their composition. The use of sulphoichthyolate preparations is still largely empirical, and the evidence for the use unsatisfactory.

Biologically Reactive Food Proteins.-The purified and concentrated proteins of foods. These protein products are used in cases in which persons show a peculiar hypersensitiveness or idiosyncrasy to certain articles of the dietary, both to determine to which food it is due and to immunize the patient against the effects of the food. The test for sensitiveness is made by scarifying the skin and rubbing in the protein to be tested, either dry or in solution. When the production of an urticarial wheal identifies the protein to which a patient is sensitive, the patient is desensitized by administration of gradually increasing amounts of the offending food of the isolated food protein itself.

Cow's Milk Allergens-Squibb.-A powder representing all the soluble proteins obtained from cow's mi'k. It is a fine, white, odorless powder, somewhat soluble in water and physiological sodium chloride solution. Cow's milk allergens-Squibb has the actions and uses of Biologically Reactive Food Proteins. E. R. Squibb and Sons, New York.

During February the following articles have been accepted by the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry for inclusion with New and Nonofficial Remedies:

Non-proprietary Articles:

Biologically Reactive Food Proteins. Merck and Co.:

Tannin Albuminate Exsiccated-Merck. E. R. Squibb and Sons:

Cow's Milk Allergens-Squibb.

Egg Allergens-Squibb,
Wheat Allergens-Squibb.
Takamine Laboratory:

Neoarsaminol, 0.15 Gm. Tubes.
Neoarsaminol, 0.3 Gm. Tubes.
Neoarsaminol, 0.45 Gm. Tubes.
Neoarsaminol, 0.6 Gm. Tubes.
Neoarsaminol, 0.75 Gm. Tubes.
Neoarsaminol, 0.9 Gm. Tubes.

There is no duty we so much underrate, as the duty of being happy-Stevenson,

AN APPEAL FOR NATIONAL MEDICAL

RECIPROCITY.

In the interest of the morale of the medical officers who have been left in the service since the signing of the Armistice and as an act of simple justice to all medical men who have abandoned their work in civil life to serve in the Army during the war, an effort should be made through the Governors of the several states or otherwise to secure for the ones who are graduates of reputable medical colleges and who have made good records the right to practice in any State in the Union without examinations. This suggestion is supported by the following:

(A) The object of all Medical Practice Laws is to protect the public from ignorant and vicious Practitioners of Medicine. No State Law regulating the practice of Medicine is passed on any other theory, nor for any other purpose. The graduates of reputable medical schools selected for Army Service and especially those who have made good records in the Army meet all of the requirements demanded by all state laws governing the Practice of Medicine.

(B) Practically all states grant to medical men in the Army and Navy the right to practice in civil communities while in the service. If these men meet the requirements while in the Army and Navy, they certainly meet the requirements when retired to civil life.

(C) Many medical men have been made proficient in special branches of medicine during the war and should be given opportunity to select new locations in which to begin practice as specialists.

(D) Some men have. in addition to the loss of their civil practices been broken in health and will find it necessary to begin work again in different climates and environments.

(E) Many having lost their practices at home will find it easier to begin life all over again in new localities. This is particularly true of those who have been much reduced in financial standing. They should be spared the humiliation of having to begin at the bottom and to compete on unequal terms with old competitors who have profited by their absence from home.

(F) The last men to be released from the service will be the most in need of encouragement and help in every possible way. During the war they were regarded by their patients as patriotic men making sacrifices during a great national emergency. Now that the war is over they are thought to be remaining in the army as a matter of choice and are therefore more often censured than praised. The men first out of service will very naturally get the best of whatever practice is recovered by the returning medical officers.

This appeal should be given very careful consideration by the Registration Board. The justice of the same is recognized.

While reciprocity exists between a number of the states, yet those who have not appeared before the examining board and were practicing medicine prior to their entrance into the war could not gain this reciprocity. Some method should be adopted whereby this appeal could be handled in a proper manner and granted.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS.

The commander in chief in the name of the President has awarded the distinguished service cross to the following named officers:

John F. Doudna, Lieut., M. C., U. S. Army, 362d Infantry, Lake City, Mich. For extraordinary heroism in action. This officer was under constant shell fire with his battalion for 17 days, and though he had been painfully wounded by a machine-gun bullett, he remained at his post, rendering first aid to the wounded night and day, performing the duties of two other medical officers who had been incapacitated, in addition to his own. Lieut. Doudna's utter disregard for personal danger and complete devotion to duty made possible the rapid evacuation of the wounded, thus materially keeping up the morale of the combat troops, and alleviating the suffering of the wounded.

Leo J. Crum, Lieut., M. C., U. S. Army, 126th Infantry, Kalamazoo, Mich. For extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges, France, July 31 and August 1, 1918. During the attack against Cierges by his regiment he worked continuously and heroically under fire to treat and evacuate the wounded. When the house in which his first-aid station was located was struck by an enemy shell he safely evacuated all of his patients and promptly established another aid station near the front. His untiring efforts and personal bravery saved the lives of many wounded and suffering men and were a source of inspiration to the entire command.

The Council of National Defense authorizes the following:

The Volunteer Medical Service Corps was organized early in 1918 to serve the Government during the emergency of war. As this emergency has ceased to exist, active membership in the Corps is no longer solicited. However, the survey initiated by this organization last year has proved of such value as a source of information concerning the individual members of the medical profession that the Surgeons General of the Army, Navy and Public Health have requested the Council of National Defense to complete it so as to include every doctor in the country, in order that a permanent record of the profession may at all times be available for reference in future emergencies. Upon their completion, the records will be transferred to the Surgeon General's Library where they will be kept up to date by a force assigned for the purpose, and be accessible to all government bureaus.

Every physician is requested to co-operate with the Council of National Defense in making this record complete by returning at once the questionnaire received or by writing to the Medical Section of the Council of National Defense, Washington, D. C., and requesting that a blank be sent him if through an oversight he did not receive one.

THE HARRISON ACT.

As Amended by the new War Revenue Act, will be mailed postpaid to any druggist, physician, dentist or veterinarian who will send a postal request therefor to "Mailing Department, Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, Mich." Please observe directions strictly.

WILD LIFE RESERVATIONS IN MICHIGAN. Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Warren, of Three Oaks, Mich., have just set aside as wild life preserves two tracts of land in Michigan. One is an area of 300 acres, near Three Oaks, consisting partly of virgin forest of beech and maple; the other, of 250 acres, is in the sand dune region on the shore of Lake Michigan, north of Sawyer, Berrien County. These preserves are incorporated in the "Edward K. Warren Foundation," which also includes the Chamberlain Memorial Museum at Three Oaks, opened in 1916. Both tracts have been set aside so that future generations may have an example of the primitive floral and faunal conditions of Southern Michigan, and as a place for carrying out various studies in natural history. The University of Michigan has been asked to make a detailed survey of the reservations and it is planned to extend this survey over an indenfiite number of years. Field laboratories will be provided for this purpose by the Foundation.

Two fine new ships of the Emergency Fleet Corporation will soon be honoring the State of Michigan by carrying to the commercial ports of the world the names, "City of Flint." and "City of Detroit." These are the names selected by the two Michigan cities awarded the prize for the greatest percentage of subscribers in the Fourth Liberty Loan. The government set aside two ships for this purpose for each of the five states in the Chicago federal reserve district. Arrangements are being now completed for the christening of the two honor ships awarded Michigan.

As recently announced Flint carried off first place among cities of more than 10,000 people in the Fourth Loan competition by securing bond subscriptions in that campaign from 73.26 per cent. of her population, based on the 1910 census. Detroit was second among the large cities with a 55 per cent. subscription. Grand Rapids came in third with 53.99 per cent. of her inhabitants on record, Lansing was fourth with 51.9 per cent., Adrian was fifth with 32.86 per cent, Bay City sixth with 32 per cent. and Saginaw seventh, with 29.93 per cent. Of the cities under the 10,000 population limit, Alma and East Lansing were found to have secured the highest percentage of subscriptions. Alma had 80.8 and East Lansing 61 per cent. These cities would have been awarded the honor of naming battle tanks, but as the production of tanks was stopped by the signing of the armistice it is now hoped to secure permission to have small merchant ships named after the two winners.

Preparations are now being made for naming committees from among prominent loan workers of Detroit and Flint to attend the launching of the ships to be named after these cities, and to help the vessels down the ways with the customary honors. For Flint Mrs. Marcia Dort, wife of J. Dallas Dort, general Liberty Loan chairman, has been named as sponsor and will break the traditional bottle of champagne over the prow of the Emergency Fleet liner and christen her, "City of Flint." For Detroit William Livingstone, general chairman of the Detroit and Wayne county Liberty Loan committee, has been chosen as sponsor.

As under the laws governing the registration of vessels it is not allowable to have two ships with

the same name, there may be a conflict over "City of Detroit." In that case the name "Wayne" has been selected as second choice. No date has yet been set for the launchings.

A UNIFORM TYPE FOR THE BLIND. American libraries for the blind are rejoicing over the fact that they will no longer be obliged to have books in five different kinds of raised letters in order to accommodate readers taught in different parts of the country and at different periods. After many years of discussion a uniform type, to be known as "revised Braille," has been agreed upon, and hereafter all books embossed in this country are to be in the new type. "The Deserter," by Richard Harding Davis, was the first book to be published in revised Braille.

THE SOUTH AMERICAN SPIRIT.

The British Red Cross Chapter in the Argentine raised $23,000 for the British Red Cross "Our Day" fund through a raffle of household goods. Goods to the value of $10,000 were donated, enabling the committee to offer 200 prizes.

Coca Cola.-Analyses e by federal chemists showed it to contain from 92 to 1.30 grains of caffein to the fluidounce. It would seem that in the interest of the public health the indiscriminate sale to children and adults of an alkaloid like caffein in the enticing form of a "soft drink" is to be depreciated. (Jour. A.M.A., Jan. 25, 1919, p. 299).

Arsaminol.-A brand of arsphenamine which complies with the New and Nonofficial Remedies standards. Arsaminol is supplied in sealed tubes containing, respectively, 0.1 Gm.. 0.2 Gm., 0.3 Gm., 0.4 Gm., 0.5 Gm., and 0.6 Gm. Takamine Laboratory Inc., New York. (Jour. A.M.A., Jan. 18, 1919, p. 193).

Chlorinated Eucalyptol, Squibb.-Eucalyptol chlorinated at room temperature. It is used as a solvent for dichloramine-T in the treatment of inferred wounds, etc. The solution should preferably be made as required. E. R. Squibb and Sons, New York.

Egg Allergens-Squibb.-A powder representing all the soluble proteins contained in hens' eggs. It is a fine, white powder, odorless, somewhat soluble in water and physiological sodium chloride solution. Egg allergens-Squibb has the actions and uses of Biologically Reactive Food Proteins. E. R. Squibb and Sons, New York.

"THE NATION'S CREDITORS."
But as they stood there chattering,
Out from the station came
A string of cautious motor cars
Packed full of lean brown men-
The halt, the maimed, the blind, the lame,
The wreckage of the wars-

Their faces pinched and full of pain,
Their eyes still dazed with stress and strain-
The Nation's creditors.

John Oxenham.

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