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Health Board-100 Years Guide To Travel PAGE 19 - PLAINPEALER • FRIDAY. JUNE 24, 1977 In 1877, when0 the State Board of Health was organized, it was responsible for the licensing of physicians and the im­ plementation of sanitary practices to halt or prevent epidemics. At that time, many persons practicing medicine were not graduates of medical schools. When the Medical Practice act was passed in 1877, an estimated 3,600 non- graduates were practicing medicine in Illinois. The progress of the board in ridding the state of unqualified medical practitioners, was reported in the first annual report, covering the period from July, 1877, to Dec. 31,1878. The board reported that, of the 3,600 non-graduates, about 1,400 of them had left the state or quit practice by the end of 1878. In recounting the status of the remaining 2,200 "non- graduates", the board reported: "Three hundred graduated from medical schools in 1878; 150 have been examined by the board for license to practice; 950 have received certificates of practice; sixty-one are awaiting examination; 350 have filed affidavits which are now being investigated at this office; 100 are practicing under preceptors; 150 practitioners are now attending the medical schools as students, with a view of graduating; and 150 are evading every provision of the law." In this first annual report, the board also reported on the actions taken against "diploma-shops." The report is written with an eloquence of language, including a sprinkling of Shakespearian phrases, not found in today's official reports: "As nearly as can be ascertained, about 400 diplomas were held in this state by parties who had either bought them directly, or ob­ tained them upon a nominal examination. Parties that we can name have such diplomas with grand gold medals of honor for distinguished at­ tainments in medical knowledge, both diplomas and medals having been obtained by direct purchase. The diplomas of nine medical colleges have not been recognized, owing to the fact that the Board had positive knowledge that they sold their diplomas. "Nearly all the vilest professional mounte-banks, and the advertising specialists, quacks and abortionists that have hitherto traveled through this state from town to twon, promising to cure all the ailments that flesh is heir to, have as a rule, been armed with diplomas of this character, which have been beautifully gotten up to assist in deluding an unsophisticated public. As works of art they are more imposing and exceed in style the diplomas of those in­ stitutions at which it is an honor to graduate." It is interesting to note that, in this section of the report, the board members could not resist giving themselves a pat on the back by commenting, "the board has accomplished more in breaking up this nefarious traffic than any other agency has been able to do." A comment on advertising reads: "The board does not object to legitimate, or in other words honest advertising; but when doctors pretend that they can cure everything, and ad­ vertise the same, the board necessarily feels in duty bound, owing to its relations to the people and to honest medical men, to suppress the same. Much injury has been done by the tolerance of these quacks through the medium of the newspapers, by the false hopes held out of cure, not realizing that death awaits all." The board also reported that, during the eighteen-month reporting period, certificates had been issued to 4,950 physicians and 424 midwives. The first financial statement lists total receipts of $8,400.96. Of this amount, $5,910 represents the amount of fees for certificates received from physicians and midwives; and $2,490.96 is listed as "cash received on warrants from state treasurer." Expenditures for the eighteen-month period totalled $7,926.40, including personal services (salaries) for the secretary (director), acting secretary and clerical staff of $4,734.22. Traveling expenses and hotel bills totalled $997. Postage expenditures of $719.01 were listed, as were stationery and printing costs of $711.57. Rent for fifteen months totalled $344; and the cost of fuel was $37.12."* An outbreak of yellow fever, which occurred in Cairo in 1878, is reviewed in the department's first annual report. The disease was introduced into Cairo by crew from the steamer "Porter", which landed there during a trip from New Orleans to St. Louis, and again on the return trip. The only known action was taken...quarantine. During the quarantine, "all steamers from the south were visited by a physician and if all were well, were permitted to land. Also all trains were visited." By the time the epidemic had run its course in Cairo, forty-eight persons had died of yellow fever. In addition to the narrative concerning the licensing of physicians and the quarantine of Cairo, the report contains: a complete set of physician examination papers; a copy of the Medical Practice act and the State Board of Health act; nine pages of blank affidavits for use under the Medical Practice act and copies of forms of certificates; a financial report; and an ab­ stract of the sixteen meetings of the State Board of Health conducted during the eighteen- month reporting period. The complete report is 56 pages long. Burglars Strike Throughout Area Trucks, motors, bicycles, purses, mail, CB radios...name it and someone stole it from an area resident during the past week as the crime level con­ tinues to run hig^. Hardest hit was probably Art's Towing of McHenry. Sometime Wednesday night, someone stole a fully equipped tow truck while it was parked on the property of Jim Adams Auto Body, 1811 W. Rt. 120, McHenry. A person had been seen en­ tering the vehicle and driving it away, but it was not known at the time that the offender had ^^noauthority to do so, and his has not been deter­ mined. Saturday afternoon, police investigated a theft reported by Don Liem fo 4711 E. Lake Shore drive in Wonder Lake. The previous evening he discovered his boat and motor were missing, and after searching the area, found his boat abandoned. The 6 hp. outboard motor has not been recovered. Clayton Davis of 1716 Grandview, McHenry, reported to police that while he was out of his home during the weekend, someone entered his garage and stole a blue and white ten-speed bicycle. Clifford Meadie of 3517 Thompson road in Wonder Lake reported to police Saturday night that sometime Friday, someone stole the battery from his auto while it was parked at his residence. Two McHenry women had an abrupt end to their picnic Friday afternoon at the McHenry State Dam park when someone stole both of their purses, including cash and personal identification. The victims, Jackie Mateja and Beryl Grimes, told police that they placed their purses on a picnic table momentarily, and when they returned to the area, the purses were both gone. Last week, Edward Stead- man of 322 S. Sheridan road, McHenry, reported that someone removed the miail from his mailbox. Some ad­ vertising addressed to him was found on the ground nearby, and it has not been determined if any other mail had been removed from the box. Barbara Flood of 1717 Indian Ridge, McHenry, reported to police Sunday afternoon that sometime Saturday night, a black 26-inch boy's bicycle was stolen from her porch. Hansen Marine, 1803 W. Rt. 120, McHenry, reported that the night of June 13, someone stole fourteen signal flags of various colors and flag stands from the property. Four flags and six stands were found abandoned in a nearby field. Thomas Normann of McHenry reported to police that he parked his pickup truck at 1414 Spring Beach road in Cary one recent morning, and when he returned for it the next day, he discovered that someone had stolen the CB radio and a fiberglass antenna. Thursday afternoon, Gloria Hacek of Bristol, Wis.; reported that during the day „ someone stole the CB radio from her auto while it was parked at 504 Country Club drive, McHenry. Police also investigated several acts of vandalism, including one at Mohawk Refrigeration, 5414 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake. Someone broke a window in the building by throwing a rock, and it was the second such incident which has occurred at the business in the last reek. Stanley Nosek of Chicago reported that during the past two weeks, several windows were broken in their summer home at 818 Western avenue, McHenry. Also, an attempt had Beach Sampling Lists Several Unsatisfactory Water samples collected from swimming beaches by the McHenry County Department of Health on June 13 and June 14 were obtained from several beaches on the Fox river and from some of the lakes in the county. Those beaches at which the water was found to be un­ satisfactory for swimming included Deep Springs Woods No. 2, Shore Hills Country club and Wonder View, Wonder Lake; city of McHenry, Fox river; McHenry Shores and Villa Vaupel No. 1. Those beaches at which there have been two consecutive unsatisfactory samples and which the Department will be posting as unsafe for swimming are Deep Springs Woods No. 2, Wonder View, McHenry Shores and city of McHenry. • * * * Hard work isn't as tiring as incessantly think­ ing about your work. been made to enter two storage sheds on the property, although the attempt failed. Finally, Michael Eckstein of Flossmoor, 111., reported that in arriving at his summer home at 4819 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, Friday, he discovered that the glass of the front door had been broken and the door was standing open. Inspection failed to deter­ mine anything that had been stolen. CRYSTAL LAKE UPHOLSTERY SHOP SINCE REPAIRING & REGLUING Larry & Jim Seymour 815/459-0653 Marino's HAIRSIYLIN6 •Men • Women '•1200 FOR DETAILS CALL: 385-7771 Wm. Tonym BMf. South on Row!* 31 ROOM 202 WHO KNOWS? 1. Name the Labor Secre­ tary. 2. What is another word for spasmophemia? 3. How do you find the area of a triangle? 4. Where is the Curtis- Lee Mansion? 5. When did the battle of the Coral Sea take place? 6. Identify "Old Iron­ sides." 7. Who was the first American astronaut? 8. Who wrote the song "God Bless America"? 9. Who was this coun­ try's first woman Ambas­ sador? Answers To Who Knows 1. Ray Marshall. 2. Stuttering. 3. Multiply the base by half of the altitude. 4. Arlington, Virginia, the home of Robert E. Lee. 5. May, 1942. 6. The Constitution, ac­ tive in the War of 1812. 7. Alan B. Shephard, Jr. 8. Irving Berlin. 9. Mrs. Eugenie Ander­ son, Ambassador to Den­ mark. (By Gojan Nikolich) Weekend explorers who revel in visions of Marquette and Joliet paddling down some thrashing wilderness river might note that things haven't changed too much since the famous French duo firsts traveled through Illinois canoe country over 300 years ago. In fact, Illinois canoe streams offer more than 1,800 miles of navigable routes; rivers that feature everything from drowsy woodland scenery to stretches of rugged whitewater that would have challenged the mettle of any 17th century birch-bark ad­ venturer. One of the most popular ar^as in the state for both veteran and novice canoe buffs is located a few hours south­ west of Chicago. Here, amidst the varying topography of an ancient glacial moraine, weekend travelers can enjoy a selection of canoe routes of­ fered by the Vermilion River watershed. Coursing in several direc­ tions and forming four bran­ ches, the Vermilion is divided into the Middle Fork, Salt Fork and Little Fork. The largest segment of these canoe routes is found on the "Big" Vermilion which flows northeast through Livingston and La Salle counties before spilling into the Illinois river near Starved Rock State park. Prairie Rapids? More than a few-and when you travel down the Vermilion you'll encounter scenery that might not look too out of place on a far-west vacation post card. Cutting through ragged deposits of limestone, shale and dark coal sheets, the Vermilion can be paddled from the town of Pontiac north past Lowell. Forested banks and bluffs that .often reach a height of over 100 feet, a swift current during high water periods and widths of up to 150 feet make this Illinois canoe route an example of Illinois' best. For a challenging and scenic two-day journey, most canoeists prefer the stretch between Streator and the Starved Rock area. The Kangley bridge near Streator provides access to the river and from there it's a one-day trek to Route 178. The last leg of the stream takes you from Route 178 north past Route 71 and the approaching Illinois river. From the launcing slip south of Route 18 at the Streator powerhouse your journey takes in a 17-mile stretch north to the town of Lowell. High banks here make it difficult to obtain supplies in the Streator area, and novice canoe buffs should be extremely cautious of tur­ bulence caused by the dam above town, as well as the open water where motorboats and skiers sometimes gather in great numbers. For those entering the river at Lowell, drive along the Route 178 "side road" to the north side of the bridge where you can park your car at an old abutment. Camping is available at Matthiessen State park, but you may have to leave your craft unattended at the Lowell bridge. Veteran paddlers, as well as canoe authorities such as Ralph Frese of the Chicagoland Canoe base, point out that the river below the Lowell bridge may be dangerous during high water. Currents tug along here at about 10 miles per hour, with more turbulence from a hydraulic system causing waves of up to 5 or 6 feet. Frese, who several years ago re-enacted the historic 3,000 mile exploration of Marquette and Joliet . notes that this .area of the Vermilion offers the best whitewater canoeing in Illinois. Continuing north, you'll encounter Wildcat Rapids half­ way between Routes 178 and 71. As you approach whitewater be sure to aim your canoe to the left of the oncoming "haystacks"-or plumes of water forming just above a drop. Also, do not attempt the rapids with heavy gear or with three people in your canoe. The rapids below the Lowell bridge are one of the most challenging and beautiful stretches of water in the midwest. This portion of the river is quite dangerous and you should have some canoe experience before entering the chute area. Below the dam there is a small, submerged "coffer dam" which is usually visible at low water periods. Past Route 71, the river flows to the Illinois and nearby Starved Rock where you can camp, fish or hike. Middle Fork The Middle Fork of the Vermilion is considered good canoeing 'from Potomac downstream to Kickapoo River State park. A common access to the river is from Power Plant road, 5 miles north of Oakwood. Turn right at the bridge, then 200 yards to the roadside entry. After the day-long trip from the power plant to the state park you might sample some of Kickapoo's facilities: fireplaces, camp sites and refreshments located east and west of the park bridge. You must register with the custodian. For supplies, there is a small store a short distance from the east entrance and only one mile from the river. Strip mine ponds in the park are connected with isolated water "trails" which make good canoe exploring. Banks along these trails are dense and heavily populated with a variety of birds, including spring warblers. Ponds at the park are very deep and there are no shallow shore areas. Non-swimmers, according to the Department of Conservation, should wear life jackets. For those who want to con­ tinue down the Middle Fork to the Wabash river, there are sand bar camping areas near the Salt Fork junction. Little Vermilion This stream allows for a comfortable one-day paddle from Troy Grove (birthplace of Wild Bill Hickock) to the rock outcrops near La Salle. Small rapids, riffles and an oc­ casional water drop are en­ countered along the way. For more information on Illinois recreation and historic attractions, write Illinois Adventure Center, 160 N. La Salle St., Chicago, 111., 60601. | SERVICE NEWS | Navy Seaman Recruit Ends Basic Course Navy Seaman Recruit Timothy J. Maxson, son of Mr and Mrs. Robert P. Maxson of 3511 Woodland Circle S., Island Lake, has completed the Navy's Basic Electricity- Electronics course. Four weeks of study at the Naval Training center, Great Lakes, included review of basic mathematics, fundamental electrical formulas plus the principles of alternating and direct current circuits. Students also received in­ struction on basic circuit testing methods, including the use of multimeters and audio signal generators. Seaman Maxson joined the Navy in December, 1976. Two Local Men Receive Veteran Awards Melvin W. Beese, 4909 S. Roberts road, McHenry, has been elected Junior Vice Commander of the Richard F. Jacobs Chapter 54, Disabled American Veterans, Elgin. A World War II veteran, Beese has served as Officer-of- the-Day of the DAV chapter and a member of the executive committee. Douglas Connor, also of McHenry, has been appointed Officer-of-the-Day. He has served as Sergeant-At-Arms. He is a Vietnam veteran and is employed by the post office. Come in and browse, you'll get ideas for furnishing your bath and discover many charming gifts. 3012 W. Rte. 120, McHenry East of New Bridge-Free Parking 385-0048 Mon.-Thurs. 9-5:30. Fri. 9-9. Sat. 9-5 Complete planning and installation of fixtures and accessories. 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