Medical Miscellany FINE PORTRAIT ENGRAVING.-We take this occasion to call attention of our readers to the half-tone portraits which appear in this issue of our magazine. They are from the establishment of the Michaelis Engraving Co., of St. Joseph. This firm has made a reputation for excellent work, and we have found them prompt, conscientious and thorough. Any one in need of sketches or engraving of any kind should correspond with Mr. Michaelis. MICHIGAN HEALTH RESORTS.-The curative properties of mineral water in all parts of the world is receiving the attention of the medical world to a very large extent. In the list of such mineral waters, which are recommended by physicians of high reputation, will be found those at Alma, Mich., where the medicinal value of the deep well waters has been the subject of careful investigation, with the result that a great institution has been built up, the Alma Sanitarium. Booklets and descriptive matter will be sent on application to the Alma Sanitarium Co., Alma, Mich. The Premier Mineral Springs, at Benton Harbor, Mich., is another of the health resorts deserving of mention. The baths at this place are said to be especially effective in cases of rheumatism and its attendant diseases. Full information may be obtained by addressing H. R. Smith, manager, Premier Mineral Baths, Benton Harbor, Mich. There are numerous places in the State where the mineral waters are efficacious in the treatment of different forms of nervous and chronic troubles, full information of which may be obtained by addressing a letter of inquiry to H. F. Moeller, G. P. A., Pere Marquette R. R., Detroit, Mich. THE WINDSOR OF DENVER.-Among the leading hosteleries of Den ver, the Windsor, under the efficient mongement of our old friend Major Jno. B. Laughlin, is attracting the marked attention of the tourist and the general public. We are pleased to present in connection with this notice, a portrait of Major Laughlin, whose reputation as a hotel man is second to none. Major Laughlin came to St. Josephhow long ago we dare not tell, because his face does not betray him. Older citizens, however, will remember that he conducted a union ticket office for many years in the old Pacific Hotel, and later managed the Union Depot Hotel, where for nine years he made a reputation for St. Jospeh in the hotel line. Major Laughlin will be pleased to see all his old friends in his new quarters, and we would advise all our readers to stop at the "Windsor" when visiting Denver. PRESCRIBE A LAKE TRIP.-Doctor, send that patient of yours who is wheezing to the balmy climate of Michigan. A boat trip from Chicago is always refreshing and invigorating. The Graham and Morton line runs elegant steamers to Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Grand Rapids and all famous Michigan points. BACTERIOLOGICAL CHART.-The M. J. Breitenbach Company has rendered the medical profession a distinct service, and one that will be highly appreciated, in their bacteriological charts just issued by this enterprising house. It is certainly one of the most finished pieces of work we have ever seen, and some idea may be obtained when we say that the time for transferring and printing of the sixteen colors used in these charts was sixty-one days. The original sketches were made in water-colors by one of the leading bacteriologists of this country, and are, therefore, absolutely correct to the minutes detail. Physicians who have not received copies of these charts may obtain them free of charge by addressing publishers, 53 Warren street, New York City. HAY FEVER.-There are many theories regarding the causation of hay fever, including uric acid or other depraved states of the system, micro-organism in the air, and pollen from plants. Whatever theory is adopted and a systemic treatment undertaken to correspond with it, it has been found that intelligent local treatment is productive of great benefit. For this purpose a thorough washing or douching of the nasal passages with a weak hot solution of Tyree's antiseptic powder has been found very beneficial. It cleanses the membrane of poisonous secretions, soothes its irritability, and tones it up and strengthens it to resist further invasion. By frequent repetition as soon as any feeling of discomfort begins to return, the attack can be greatly shortened and the patient made comparatively comfortable throughout its duration.-J. S. Tyree manufacturing chemist, Washington, D. C. * TO HAVE IN CHARGE MISSOURI'S EDUCATION EXHIBIT.-Prof. G. V Buchanan, of Sedalia, for some years superintendent of the Sedalia public schools, has been selected by the Missouri World's Fair Commission as Superintendent of Education, and has entered actively upon the duties of his position. Prof. Buchanan will have in charge the preparation, collecting and displaying of Missouri's exhibit in education at the World's Fair. This display will come under the Commission's Department of Edu'cation and Social Economy, of which Judge J. H. Hawthorne, of Kansas City, is chairman. The appointment of Prof. Buchanan, because of his large knowledge of school affairs, is commended by educators everywhere. The appointment of Prof. Buchanan completes the organization of the five chief departments of the Missouri World's Fair Commission: In agriculture, H. J. Waters, as superintendent, with J. C. Allison, of New London, as chairman; in horticulture L. A. Goodman, as superintendent and B. H. Bonfoey, of Unionville, as chairman; in mining, H. H. Gregg, as superintendent and M. T. Davis, of Springfield, as chairman; in publication, Walter Williams, as superintendent. F. J. Moss, of St. Joseph, as chairman; in education, G. V. Buchanan as superintendent and J. H. Hawthorne, of Kansas City, chairman. MEDICAL HERALD COMPANY, , PUBLISHING HOUSE, PUBLISHERS ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI. CORNER SIXTH AND CHARLES STS. Editorial Telephone 890. Business Telephone 196 THE Subscription, $1.00 a year in advance. Single Copies, 10 cents. HE HERALD'S circulation being among a class of physicians who PAY THEIR SUBSCRIPTIONS (and consequently READ each issue), this journal naturally offers the best opportunity to those advertisers who desire to reach the thrifty and progressive practitioners of the "Middle West.' Rates made known on application 99 Notes on Reliable Remedies I am fond of prescribing cactina pillets in those obstinate cases of palpitation caused either by nicotine poisoning, indigestion or derangements of the uterus and its appendages, because it produces such happy and splendid results.-TITUS ALBRIGHT, M.D., Hatfield, Pa. NUCLEIN THERAPY IN TYPHOID.-Protonuclein is indicated, according to Latta, in typhoid, because it increases leucocytosis, and thus adds to the resisting power of the cell structure in overcoming disease. As soon as he suspects typhoid, without waiting to insure the diagnosis, he commences to give protonuclein, usually giving large doses in the beginning, lessening the quantity until the system has responded to the treatment, the patient taking no other food nor medicine for two hours. At the end of the first half-hour of this period four to six ounces or more of hot water are given, and thirty minutes later the dose of protonuclein and then an hour allowed for absorption. In this way every three-hour period is divided into two parts: The first two hours devoted to protonuclein and hot water and the last one to feeding and whatever treatment may be indicated. Frequently during the first twenty hours no benefit may be produced. The temperature and disturbing symptoms may increase. After that both will decline. The treatment is not an absorptive treatment, still it is not unusual to have a patient better on the eight or tenth day than would be the case with the old time method at the end of the third week. WINDSOR HOTEL DENVER, COLO. "DENVER'S STANDARD HOTEL" for giv. ing more value for the price than any first-class hotel in DENVER. Noted for its superb location, superior rooms, good beds and excellent cuisine. Conducted on a plan to merit the patronage of the best class of people. Ask the Commercial man or Railroad man if it is not the best. The Windsor Turkish Bath rooms and service cannot be excelled. Three blocks from Union Station. American plan, $2 a day and up. European plan, 81 a day and up. JOHN B. LAUGHLIN, Manager Formerly of Hotels in Dayton, Ohio, and Will You Exhibit at Memphis.-The fall event will be the meeting of the Mississippi Valley Medical Association at Memphis, October 7, 8, 9. Those firms intending to make an exhibit should communicate at once with Dr. Jno. L. Jelks, Chairman Committee of Arrangements, Memphis, Tenn. The MEDICAL HERALD will issue a souvenir edition for this meeting, richly illustrated, and containing much interesting matter, including a complete list of exhibitors and a guide to the city. NARKOGEN is one of the latest preparations placed upon the market. by the Tilden Co. It is a most valuable hypnotic, as well as an anodyne and antispasmodic. All those who have had occasion to use it have none but words of praise for it. Its principal value lies in the fact that it possesses an absolute control in relieving the manifold conditions of unrest, insomnia, and those other conditions of a perturbed nervous organism, which so frequently arise in the course of diseases and render miserable the condition of patients who not only desire but are in need of rest. That the claims made for this preparation are not exaggerated is made self-evident by an examination of the formula which is as follows: Each fluid dram contains: Hydrate of chloral... Hyoscine hydrobromate.. grs. x grs. x It will be seen from this that all essential conditions are fulfilled and results are certain. The dose is from one-half to one fluid dram in water, repeated as occasion requires. Treatment of Eczema of the Scalp.-Parker pleads for more patients and perseverance in the treatment of this troublesome affection. So many physicians prescribe time or pronounce the condition hopeless that parents often discredit the physician who promises recovery in a reasonable time. The first measure in successful treatment is a thorough washing and shaving of the head. Castile soap and much water of a temperature of not less than 100 F. should be used. The same water should not touch the head twice and pledgets of absorbent cotton are to be used to remove the crusts. When cleansed the head should be dried with a clean soft towel. During treatment the pillow-case should be consigned to the wash-tub each morning and a clean one put into its place. These are not over particular but imperative details, if favorable results are desired. Jugglery in prescriptions cannot avail and rigid hygienic measures, extending to all the surroundings, must accompany medical treatment. The second step in the case of nursing infants to treat the morbid constitutional condition, generally found in the mother. The alterative, iodia, is nearly always applicable and in severe cases should be administered to both mother and child. If the irritability attending the eruption requires special treatment, bromidia should be given. Some children will require an easily assimilated iron tonic. The bowels must be kept open with a mild aperient given in the early morning. Locally boroglyceride is the best ointment. Ecthol is also a remedy of much value, being a powerful corrector of depraved conditions in fluids and tissues. It is employed diluted, according to the severity of the case, and sprinkled upon a thin cap of surgeon's cotton. The cap should be renewed, and the old one burned, daily.-Medical News. |