The Marvel Company was awarded the Gold Medal, Diploma and Certificate MARVEL COMPANY, 25 West 45th St., An interesting exhibition of six surgical films was shown. This being the date for the annual election the following members were elected for the various offices: Dr. A. B. McGlothlan, president; Dr. C. A. Good, first vice-president; Dr. B. W. Tadlock, second vicepresident; Dr. W. F. Goetze, secretary; Dr. J. M. Bell, treasurer; Dr. P. I. Leonard, censor for years 191920-21; Dr. H. S. Forgrave, delegate for the year 1919 and 1920; Dr. Daniel Morton, alternate for the year 1919 and 1920. Following resolution by Dr. Lau was voted upon and carried: Resolved, That the president appoint a banquet committee, date of same to be left open awaiting the return of such members who had enlisted in the army and were expected home soon, and that the "Welcome Home" address be delivered by Doctor Daniel Morton. The above committee empowered with full authority to act. There being no further business before the society the meeting adjourned. W. F. GOETZE. Fougera's Magazine-The old established house of E. Fougera & Co. is issuing a Medico-Historical Series of real interest. The subject matter is of value and the profession will doubtless accept the series on account of the excellence of the reading matter contained. therein. Studies on Anaphylaxis-The anaphylaxis number of The Doctor's Factotum is of decided interest on account of the excellence of the material presented therein. Physicians are advised to ask the Arlington Chemical Co., Yonkers, N. Y., for a copy of this instructive number. The principal carbohydrate in Mellin's Food is maltose, which seems to be particularly well adapted in the feeding of poorly nourished infants. Marked benefit may be expected by beginning with the above formula and gradually increasing the Mellin's Food until a gain in weight is observed. Relatively large amounts of Mellin's Food may be given, as maltose is immediately available nutrition. The limit of assimilation for maltose is much higher than other sugars, and the reason for increasing this energy-giving carbohydrate is the minimum amount of fat in the diet made necessary from the well-known inability of marasmic infants to digest enough fat to satisfy their nutritive needs. MELLIN'S FOOD COMPANY, BOSTON, MASS. Speed-More Tablets Fine for the doctor who drives an automobile. Price 35 Cents Guaranteed to remove carbon and save $1.00 in gasoline or money refunded. SPEED-MORE TABLET MFG. CO. Every Doctor in the United States should be interested in encouraging American manufacture of typically American medical products. Let us, by enthusiastic patronage of all-American manufacturers, so firmly establish the American supremacy in this field that there will never be the slightest danger of its passing back to Germany. One typically American invention is the new wax-impregnated open-mesh lace dressing for wounds, burns, bruises, etc., which bids fair to revolutionize the present-day dressing methods. Careful tests in large industrial hospitals show that by using this lace-mesh 50% to 75% of the gauze, absorbent cotton, and roller bandages may be saved, as well as hours of the time of surgeons and nurses, not to mention the saving of agony to the patient experienced in the removal of the old sticking, secretion stiffened pad of dressings, for this remarkable dressing does not stick. Just by way of introduction, the Abbott Laboratories, Chicago, Ill., who make this parresined Lace-Mesh Surgical Dressing offer a special outfit containing a box of six envelopes of the Lace-Mesh, an ounce of Dakin's Dichloramine-T, and four ounces of Chlorocosane-the solvent for Dichloramine-T-prepaid to any point in the United States for only $2.50. They include, without charge, in the shipment, a trial bottle of Chlorazene, Dakin's watersoluble, stable antiseptic, and one of Digipoten, a typically American digitalis preparation, which leaves no excuse for using the German. Send for this package today, doctor. It has the Abbott guarantee of purity and accuracy. Seasonable Note on Ipecac-Physicians generally, recognize the value of ipecac in many winter ailating properties its field of usefulness has been restricted. With the advent of alcresta tablets of ipecac, made by Eli Lilly & Company of Indianapolis, -BLANCARD'S PILLS Data on request George J. Wallau, Inc 6 Cliff St., New York. ments. Ipecac is a drug that has long been favorably known and highly regarded, but due to its nausewhat may be said to be a renaissance in ipecac therapy has taken place. By means of these uncoated, rapidly disintegrating tablets it is possible to administer, orally, large doses of ipecac without nausea. Each tablet represents the alkaloids from ten grains of the drug and the nature of the compound with hydrated aluminum silicate is such that the alkaloids are not liberated in the acid secretions of the stomach, but are promptly released on coming in contact with the alkaline intestinal secretions. Those physicians who, on account of its nauseating properties, have not been prescribing liberal doses of ipecac in such ailments as aucte tonsilitis, acute bronchitis, bronchial asthma, intestinal stasis and other intestinal infections now find the means at hand in alcresto tablets of ipecac. A Physiologic Hemostatic-By supplying to shed blood one of the necessary physiological constituents to the formation of a clot it is possible to hasten blood coagulation. Hemagulen, a product of the Lilly Laboratories, contains this necessary thrombo-plastic substance from fresh brain tissue. It is sterile and is suspended in a physiological saline solution and preserved with a 0.3 per cent cresol; it is tested physiologically and standardized. Hemagulen is indicated in persistent hemorrhages from capillaries and small vessels where it can be applied to the bleeding surface. It is also given orally in doses of two to eight drams, diluted with water, in cases of hemorrhages from gastric and duodenal ulcers. The drug trade supplies Hemagulen in ounce bottles. lodine in Syphilis-While the extraordinary worth of iodine in late syphilis easily places it among the indispensable therapeutic agents made use of by modern medicine, yet it is due to the skill of the pharmaceutical chemist that iodine has been enabled to hold its high rank as a drug agent. Iodine as such, of course, is out of the question, and even the popular iodide of potash oftentimes occasions such distress as to neutralize its potential value. But, in Iodia (Bat To secure 100% efficiency Iodide of Iron, specify the name BLANCARD'S. It is the original and the leader among Iodide of Iron products-others are followers. THE ORIGINAL Support the Natural Defences For patients who are suffering from overwork and anxiety incident to war-time conditions Gray's Glycerine Tonic Comp. (Formula Dr. John P. Gray) has no superior as a safe and reliable aid. The use of Gray's Tonic promotes the efficiency of every bodily function, improves the nutrition, tones the nervous system and overcomes general debility. Prepared in 6 and 16 ounce bottles The Purdue Frederick Company SHERMAN'S Influenza Vaccine No. 38 Will abort Colds, Grippe, Influenza and Pneumonia. This Vaccine is also used with success in the prophylaxis of these diseases. WRITE FOR REPORT on 300,000 INOCULATIONS of INFLUENZA VACCINE in the recent epidemic. G. H. SHERMAN, M. D., Detroit, Mich. When Writing to Our Advertisers, Please Mention The Medical Herald. -51 E. P. HAWORTH, JOHN W. KEPNER, M. D. The Willows Maternity Sanitarium A STRICTLY ETHICAL HOME AND HOSPITAL FOR THE CARE OF SECLUSION MATERNITY PATIENTS T HE WILLOWS MATERNITY SANITARIUM is a modern and up-to-date Sanitarium and Hospital devoted to the seclusion and care of unfortunate young women. It offers to the medical fraternity an ethical and Christian solution to one of the difficult problems of the profession. The Sanitarium extends to these young women protection and seclusion in congenial and home-like surroundings before confinement, as well as providing efficient medica and hospital care during delivery and convalescence. The Willows has been located, planned and especially equipped for seclusion maternity work. It is strictly modern, having steam heat, electric lights, gas and baths with hot and cold water. The patients' rooms are light, airy and furnished for home-like comfort as well as hospital convenience. The dining service has been especially planned for the work and wholesome, nourishing and well cooked meals are served. The Hospital equipment is complete and modern, having been installed for this particular work. It includes two specially fitted Confinement Chambers, sterilizing rooms, massage room, diet kitchen and necessary drug and linen rooms. The Sanitarium is open to any reputable physician to handle his own high-grade cases in it. When the physician is not accessible to The Willows or finds it otherwise impractical to care for his case, Dr. John W. Kepner, House Obstetrician, will handle it. The mothers and babies are attended by a corps of efficient, specially trained nurses. Entering early in gestation is important for preparing the patient for accouchement through systematic, hygienic methods and massage. Patients may enter as early as they desire. A special system of abdominal and perineal massage has been devised and has proven very successful in the prevention of Striae Gravidarum and as an aid to labor. The care of the babies is one of the important features of The Willows' work. The Nursery is modernly equipped and no reasonable expense is spared in the babies' care. When such arrangements are made the institution assumes the entire responsibility of the child, keeping it until a good home can be found where the child will be legally adopted. The Willows Maternity Sanitarium has accommodations meeting the requirements of the most fastidious as well as others for those patients whose means are limited. But, notwithtanding the many advantages of its services, the charges are reasonable. Send for new 80-page booklet. The Willows 2929 Main Street, -52 When Writing to Our Advertisers, Please Mention The Medical Herald |