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The

Management

of an Infant's Diet

Constipation

Constipation in infancy is a symptom that
should not be passed over lightly, for deferred elim-
ination of the waste products of digestion, especially
if allowed to become chronic, may lead to digestive
disorders difficult to correct. Loss of appetite, dis-

turbed sleep, a slow gain in weight and a generally uncomfortable baby
are some of the early signs that are likely to be observed, as well as a
change in the consistency of the infant's previously normal stool.

It is interesting and well worth while to study the effect of different
food elements upon the individual infant, for in no other way can a satis-
factory conclusion be drawn as to the real cause of delayed bowel move-
ments. This matter is set forth clearly in a pamphlet which physicians
may obtain by writing to

Mellin's Food Company
Boston, Mass.

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MANY THANKS! To those who so Kindly remitted during March

The expenses connected with printing and publishing The Medical Herald have increased enormously. In addition to the increase in cost of paper, supplies and labor, the raising of the postal rates causes an increase in postage of 50 per cent. To send out bills for renewal subscriptions would cost us many hundred dollars. One half of this can be saved if the subscribers will remit without waiting to be billed by mail. Therefore, we shall not send out bills this month, as has been the custom in the past, but instead print below a coupon which can be used in making remittance. It is hoped that our subscribers will remit, voluntarily, thus making it unnecessary for us to go to the expense of sending bills. Those who pay for 1918 within 30 days from date, will have the choice of 25 valuable premiums. A list will be sent on request.

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Tires at a Bargain-Doctors in need of tires will save money by corresponding with the Victoria Tire and Rubber Co., Chicago, whose announcement appears on adv. page 70 in this issue. This house is thoroughly reliable and trustworthy.

Increase of Phagocytosis in Systemic InfectionsWith many physicians a definite purpose in systemic infections has been to increase the phagocytic power of the blood stream. Through this increase of phagocytosis the system is enabled the better to take care of infecion-such as typhoid, erysipelas, sepsis, etc. It has been found clinically that the administration of Ecthol (Battle) possesses this power of increasing the phagocytic properties of the blood stream. Since Ecthol (Battle) has this property then its use in systemic infections is a logical procedure.

Advantages of Passaflora Incarnata-Among the superior features of passiflora incarnata as represented by Pasadyne (Daniel) are positiveness of therapeutic power and safety-the criteria of any remedy's worth. Pasadyne (Daniel) is a concentrated tincture of passiflora incarnata and is indicated in sleeplessness, nervousness and irritation of the cerebro-spinal centres. As a sleep producing agent Pasadyne (Daniel), particularly in persons with an unstable nervous organization, shows its greatest utility. No mad result follows its use, such as depression or habit formation. Its marked sedative powers together with its freedom from the possibility of evil results, make Pasadyne (Daniel) an agent of excep. tional value. Use it whenever you need a sedative. A sample bottle may be obtained by addressing the laboratory of John B. Daniel, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia.

Diaper Rash-The irritated conditions which are so frequently observed around the genitals and buttocks of young infants are particularly amenable to the soothing action of K-Y Lubricating Jelly. Of course, the digestive organs of the little sufferer must be interrogated, its diet corrected if necessary and proper care given to changing the diapers and cleansing the parts. If in addition to attending to these matters K-Y Lubricating Jelly is used after each bath and whenever the diapers are changed, the distressing rash and excoriations which are so often responsible for the fretting and restlessness of young infants, can be relieved and avoided in the majority of instances. K-Y Lubricating Jelly is absolutely harmless and has the great advantage that it never stains or soils the clothing or bed linen. It is emollient, detergent and healing. For samples address Johnson and Johnson, Van Horn & Sawtell Dept., 1517 East 40th St., New York City.

The Effective Treatment of Burns-The conspicuous results obtained with the paraffin treatment in France have created a demand for a dependable preparation in this country. Accordingly Redintol has been prepared and placed at the service of American physicians. Applied according to directions Redintol promptly relieves burning and smarting. Healing proceeds rapidly with the great advantage that scarring and contractions are reduced to a minimum. Redintol, therefore, opens up new and far reaching posibilities in the treatment of burns, and enables the practitioner to accomplish results that he has rarely if ever been able to obtain with the other measures at his command. Samples and full directions to physicians on request to Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, N. J.

YEAR OF THE END

Bread of our home-oh, year of the end-
How good 'twill be to eat,
When we recall in sudden mood
Thirst and the fighter's scanty food,

How clean 'twill taste and sweet!

Wine of our vineyards-year of the end-
How warm 'twill glow to sight,
As we recount in brave old song
Victory though the test was long,
Nor wearied we of fight.

Bells of our towers-year of the end-
On Sabbaths soft shall chime,
Crooning requiems o'er the grave,
Sheltering warm the fallen brave
Here or in frozen clime.

Girls of our town-oh, year of the endHow proud shall be your thought, When there appear the hearts of steel Showing you still the love they feel,

For all the war has wrought.

Rose of our gardens-year of the end-
By slopes of Loire and Meuse,
Perfume you'll bear of glory's thrill,
Colors of vict'ry iron will

And glow of peaceful hues.

-Rene Fauchois in the Paris Gaulois.

Well, Hardly

With open-face pie and roofless apple dumpling, life is scarcely worth while.

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FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR DON'T WASTE IT

Major Fred H. Clark, of El Reno, Okla., has been ordered to Corpus Christi, Texas, as commanding officer.

Major Arthur C. Stokes, of the Medical Corps of the Army, has been ordered to active duty at Omaha, Neb., to mobilize the enlisted personnel of the base hospital for the state university. After the mobilization the base hospital will go to Fort Des Moines, Iowa, for temporary duty and training.

Control of Social Diseases-At Omaha an ordinance has been prepared declaring that an emergency exists in Omaha in connection with the prevalence of social infections, and requires that the diseases be reported. The health commissioner is ordered to isolate the victims for such time as may be necessary. The health officer, Dr. Ralph W. Connell, has ruled that in the occurrence of social diseases, men and women must be treated alike, and that they will be held under equal penalties.

Dr. L. S. Long (lieutenant) has been called to Camp Funston to assume duty March 25.

Dr. Witter (lieutenant) of State Hospital for Insane No. 2, has been called to Camp Funston.

Correction-In our last issue an error was made in the signature attached to the article on Tonsilitis, on page 97. It should have read A. J. Rodman, M. D., of Delavan, Wisconsin.

Assistant Surgeon James Charles Walker, U. S. N. R., and Miss Helen Mar Davis of Kansas City, Mo., were married March 23rd. Dr. Walker is stationed at the Great Lakes, Ill., training camp. The Herald and a host of friends extend best wishes to Dr. and Mrs. Walker.

CAUTION!—Whenever the true merit of

a preparation is authoritatively established, imitation is sure to make its pernicious appearance. To counteract the injurious results of another of these fraudulent proceedings in this instance affecting firm name and reputation-Sander & Sons have been compelled to appeal to law, and in the action tried before the Supreme Court of Victoria, the testimony of a sworn witness revealed the fact that this witness suffered intense irritation from the application to an ulcer of the defendant's product, which was palmed off as "just as good as Sander's Eucalyptol." Sander & Sons had the satisfaction to obtain a verdict with costs against this imitator, who is perpetually restrained from continuing his malpractice. Dr. Owen, in a report to the Medical Society of Victoria, and Dr. J. Benjamin, in the Lancet, London, both denounced, as others did before, on the strength of negative results, the application of unspecified eucalyptus products.

This forms convincing proof that only an authoritatively sanctioned article can be relied on.

SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTOL
(Ecalypti Extract)

1. Has stood the test of Government investigation.

2. It was proved at the Supreme Court of Victoria by experts to be an absolutely pure and scientifically standardized prep

aration.

3. It is honored by royal patronage. 4. It always produces definite therapeutic results.

Therefore, to safegaurd the physicians' interest and to protect their patients, we earnestly request you to specify "Sander's Eucalyptol" when prescribing eucalyptus.

The Meyer Bros. Drug Co., St. Louis, Mo., agents, will forward one original package (1 oz.) on receipt on One Dollar.

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