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Physicians in the vicinity of Chicago all know of the colossal house of Sears, Roebuck & Co., but it is probable that many physicians in the East and West and South do not know them. Almost anything that man needs, can be bought of Sears, Roebuck & Co. We have before us their catalog of Surgical Instruments and Physicians' Supplies, and we advise every physician who sees this, to send for one. It will interest you to see with what thoroness an enterprising firm can do things. See adv. on pages 14 and 15.

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Probably nearly every physician uses morphin, or codein, or both, in his practise, and yet he knows their great dangers. Why not try Glyco-Heroin (Smith)? Its makers recommend it in the following strong terms: Glyco-Heroin (Smith) as a Respiratory Sedativ is decidedly superior to the preparations of opium, morphin, codein and other narcotics, as it is devoid of the toxic or depressing effects, which characterize the latter, when given in doses sufficient to reduce the reflex irritability of the bronchial, tracheal and laryngeal mucous membranes." See adv. on page 29.

Pneumonia is nowadays considered a general infectious disease, due to a special germ, and not, as was formerly believed, a local condition resulting from exposure to cold. It is therefore of the utmost importance that once it appears in a household, every precaution should be taken to prevent its spread to other members of the family. As the germ is carried through the air, this cannot be accomplisht by fluid disinfectants; an unirritating and non-poisonous antiseptic which is sufficiently powerful to destroy the in

fection and yet can be freely breathed by the patient, is required. It is right here that the Vapo-Cresolene Co. present their admirable Vapo-Cresolene. And not only in Pneumonia, but in Whooping-Cough, and in many other conditions. See adv. on page 22.

Norwood's Tincture of Veratrum Viride is a grand old remedy; and always bears the signature of its originator, Dr. Wesley C. Norwood, of Cokesbury, S. C. (See United States Dispensatory). This is the standard preparation of the drug, and it stands for the best. Its importance is well known for restoring and maintaining the normal circulation of the blood. Hence, it is widely indicated in various diseases. Indeed, it is the common thing for the progressiv physician on seeing any case to first be sure that this remedy is not to be used. Its range of usefulness is large. Prepared only by The Shakers' Society, Mt. Lebanon, N. Y.

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Syrup of Figs sounds like quite a fancy name, and some physicians like only scientific names. But do not be too sure about the soundness of a desire for scientific names only. Some of your patients are children and some are fidgety, semi-hysterical women. With these such a name sometimes goes far, and the fact that the principal ingredient is Alexandria Senna should certainly satisfy the physician, and the fancy name may often give him cause to thank the farsighted manufacturers that gave it. See adv. on page 32.

Your office should be equipt with a reliable and efficient surgical chair. Investigate the McDannold before buying any other. The Philadelphia agent told us a few days ago that he and his brother (who also has a Pennsylvania agency) have within a comparativly short time sold 1,200 McDannold chairs, and that he has never received one complaint of the price. See adv. on page 21.

Send to Mr. Pennock for his latest list of second-hand (Continued on page 166.)

INTERESTING HISTORY

During the past fifteen or twenty years various forms of pain, as neuralgia, headache, dysmenorrhea, sciatica, etc., and high temperature from various causes, have been controlled in an almost magical manner by a new class of remedies: The synthetic chemicals, or coal-tar derivatives, chiefly of German manufacture. Antipyrin, and acetanilid are prominent members of this class of preparations. But, as is well known, the magical relief from this class of remedies carries with it a grave danger: That of heart depression, with cyanosis and profuse sweating. Cases of sudden death from this cause have been many, but the greatest harm, which has become very wide-spread, is the insidious injury wrought by occasional doses of these remedies.

It was thought that European countries contained all the talent and scientific attainments for the production of remedial chemicals. But at last Yankee inventive genius has come to our aid, and the result is, a group of chemicals far more efficacious than the aniline produets (sometimes called dye-house chemicals), and what is, still better, they are absolutely safe, being free from the depressing qualities of the foreign drugs.

The first preparation perfected, was one intended to cover the wide field involved by the two leading symptoms met in the practise of medicine, namely, Pain and Fever. The mode of manufacturing it is very complicated, involving many chemical actions and reactions that cannot be entered into here, but those interested in this phase of the subject may obtain full details by writing us. In brief outline: We begin with carbolic acid, then add nitric acid, producing nitro-phenol; then ethylate it through the influence of bromide of ethyl; then it is reduced to the anide group, and afterwards condensed with the two acid radicals, acetic and salicylic acids, the product being a white, crystalline powder.

It is the therapeutic value of any medicine that the practical physician is interested in. Here is the strong point of this preparation, the object sought in its preparation being therapeutic efficiency combined with safety. This preparation is practically tasteless, and does not disturb the most delicate stomach. Its action is that of a sedative to the nerve centers, particularly the thermocenter, thus controlling heat at the point of physiological control. It assists elimination by way of the kidneys and the sweat glands, by means of gentle relaxation of those parts. At the same time it is antiseptic, inhibiting bacterial growth wherever it goes in the system. The combined result of all these actions is the elimination of fever and pain. Thus sleep is invited, delightful rest is obtained, and Nature returns to her task of repair and rejuvenation.

This remarkable preparation is called Thermol, and its therapeutic application is almost endless. As a temporary remedy, it gives speedy and safe relief, without depression, in headaches, neuralgias, sciatica, painful menstruation, and all painful conditions. As a leading feature in the treatment of serious and protracted cases, it is invaluable in typhoid fever, pneumonia, peritonitis, rheumatism, remittent fever, etc., etc., also in all meningeal inflammations. It has been on the market now for about four years, and has been thoroughly tried, tested and approved by the medical profession in all parts of the country. The above mentioned claims have been more than fulfilled. Wherever known, the demand for Thermol becomes steady and increases rapidly. Sales are rapidly increasing, both through the trade and direct with physicians, as many physicians seem to prefer to order direct from us, again and again, as our books amply show. The price to physicians is 85c. per ounce. In order to introduce Thermol to physicians not yet acquainted

with it, we will send a high-grade one-minute clinical thermometer (worth $1.00 or more) and a trial ounce of Thermol, either in powder or 5-gr. tablets-both the thermometer and the trial ounce of Thermol for $1.00. Literature free. See address below.

The great desideratum of the age has long been a reliable and non-toxic antiseptic and germicide that will not disturb the stomach and bowels, that will be readily absorbed by the stomach or bowels, or both, and reach the blood as an efficient antiseptic and germicide, rendering that fluid inimical to bacterial life, without disturbing its physiological integrity.

Dr. S. Lewis Summers, an American specialist in organic chemistry, took up this problem, beginning with guaiacol as the basis of his operations, that being the best basis to start from. He chemically combines guaiacol, benzoic acid, and formaldehyde, three of the most powerful and most non-toxic antiseptics known. The invasion of germs is frequently by way of the lungs; and benzoic acid, being an expectorant, is ready to meet the invaders at that point of invasion. Formaldehyde, being gradually given off, is a perpetual reinforcement to the guaiacol, which is always on deck throughout the system.

The definite chemical compound formed by this combination is called Guaialin. Chemically, "Guaialin is the benzoic acid ester of methylene-diguaiacol, obtained by passing formic aldehyde gas through an admixed heated solution of benzoic acid, guaiacol and phosphorus oxychlorid. It is a pea-green-colored amorphous powder which contains over 60 percent of guaiacol, 30 percent of benzoin, and about 7 percent of formic aldehyde. It possesses the antitubular, antipyretic and alterative tonic properties of guaiacol, plus the virtues of its other constituents." This quotation is from the American Druggist. We present here only as much of the chemistry as will interest the practical doctor, and emphasize the therapeutics of this important chemical, knowing that there is where the value and usefulness lies. It was with the therapeutic aims in mind that this combination was devised.

The problem was, to produce a substance that would not irritate the stomach, that would pass into the bowels, and there, without irritation or disturbance of any kind, dissolve in the bowel juices and go into the general system, rendering the blood inimical to the growth of germs. Guaialin is the successful solution of this problem; and as its constituents pass out of the system by way of the lungs and skin, these portals are guarded, and as much is excreted by the kidneys, the urine is rendered both aseptic and antiseptic, this feature being of great value incidentally in many cases.

The therapeutic applications are apparent: Tuberculosis, pneumonia, bronchial catarrh, catarrh of the digestive and genito-urinary tracts, all acute infectious diseases, etc.

A few years ago a Texas physician got remarkable results in pneumonia by the liberal use of one of the preparations of guaiacol. He was so enthusiastic that he set on foot a collective investigation, and the reports, which were many, were uniformly favorable. It is our wish to get Guaialin (the safest and most efficient substance that can be put into the system to prohibit the growth of micro-organisms) before your attention for the pneumonia season, which is now at hand. We hope, in this way, to be instrumental in diminishing the mortality in this disease, which is so widespread, increasing so rapidly, and which is becoming so much more fatal than formerly. Give your pneumonia patients a total of from 90 to 120 grains of Guaialin daily in divided doses, and note the beneficial results! It cannot injure. It will combat the disease, and help the patient to conquer the disease.

Send $1.00 Money Order, and we will send you a highgrade, one-minute, self-registering clinical thermometer (worth more than $1.00), and one ounce of Guaialin, either in powder or 5-gr. tablets. Literature free. Address

ORGANIC CHEMICAL MFG. COMPANY
Successors to Liberty Chemical Company

2559 N. SYDENHAM STREET, PHILADELPHIA

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We were the first producers of glandular extracts in the world. Our products are standard extracts, not "desiccations." We make all Thyroids, Suprarenal, Ovarian, Parotid, etc.

See MERCK'S MANUAL,

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An Ideal TONIC RECONSTRUCTIVE in PHTHISIS, BRONCHIAL AFFECTIONS and all NERVOUS DISEASES

PHOSPHO-ALBUMEN is the original-the pio

neer-of all glandular

extracts. Its formula appeals to progressive physicians and has received the endorsement of many eminent clinicians, and mention in many recent text-books as a most valuable therapeutic agent. Its action is rapid and permanent in all morbid conditions involving the circulation, nervous system and nutrition. A specific in Dysthetica. Send for special literature. We will furnish to physicians who have not already received samples, a commercial size bottle of the liquid and tablets of Phospho-Albumen for trial. Liquid by express, excepting express charges. Tablets mailed, postage free. Specify TABLETS OF LIQUID when ordering.

STATION M.

THE PHOSPHO-ALBUMEN CO.

Dionin

SEDATIVE, ANTISPASMODIC,

ANALGESIC

Clinical Reports to Physicians.

CHICAGO, U. S. A.

Cough, Morphinism,
Corneal Opacities

MERCK & CO., New York

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Tyree's Antiseptic Powder, for leucorrhea, gonorrhea, gleet, and all such conditions, should have your attention. You can spend a great deal of money on this class of preparations if you wish to, by paying for the water that is with them, but Mr. Tyree is selling only the powder, leaving you to mix it with water and so make your own solution. The powder itself sells at a very low price. This merits your attention. See adv. on page 25.

More and more physicians are using telephones. Send to Elliott Telephone Co. for information. See adv. on page 6.

Bovinine-the original beef blood preparation has firmly withstood all competition, and it remains today, probably the very best known blood preparation in this country if not in the world. It is used by physicians all over the United States, and in many different kinds of cases. Does your patient need nourishment, but cannot retain or absorb nourishment? Try Bovinine. See adv. on page 7.

Unguentine-the first thought in burns-is now put up in a variety of convenient and efficient forms. You can now get it in Cones, for rectal use; in Crayons, for urethral use; in Pessaries, for vaginal use; in Pencils, for intra-uterin use, and Rhinalum Wafers for Nasal use. All who have used Unguentine will be interested in these convenient adjuncts. See adv. on page 31

Mr. Charles Killgore-the New York chemist-presents his Mistura Creosote Killgore as a creosote preparation that will be readily tolerated by the most delicate stomach. This will mean much to those physi

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OR SALE-Private sanitarium with large private practise. Clears $400 to $500 monthly. Sickness. Very cheap. Some cash. Doctor, 115% West 4th St., Pueblo, Colo.

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OR SALE-Physician's residence and practise, Ten miles trom Louisville, Ky. Good society, churches, schools, roads pay. An ideal location. Dr. Quesenberry, Worthington, Ky.

$2500 Practise and $100 in office fixtures for $500

cash. Best section of California. One other doctor; plenty of work for two. Dr. Jones, 230 North San Joaquin Street, Stockton, Cal.

SEVERAL vacancies for medical assistants in Hospitals and

Sanitariums. For particulars address, "The Medical Echo," Lynn, Mass.

See MERCK'S

MANUAL,

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a $2,000 a month practise I must have help. A half interest to a hustler, at a very reasonable rate. Dr. Reynolds & Co., Atlanta, Ga.

Wattend to my practise during March 1904. A. O. Gery, OULD like to correspond with a young doctor who could

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BARGAIN-Drug store on railroad; annual sales $3.500. purchaser be physician. Address, Dr. Oliver McEuen, Shannondale, Mo.

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BROMIPIN

NERVINE and SEDATIVE

Clinical Reports to Physicians.

Instead of the
Bromides

"Does not produce bromism

nor disturb stomach."

MERCK & CO., New York

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