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Thtrrsddy. Jane 16,195$ THE WcHENRY PLAINDEALER History Of Medical Practice In inois Revealed In New Book •s#>m Medical practice in Illinois a century ago was hectic, to .say the least. The doctor had to be a hardy fellow* because he faced more than the usual hardships of the pioneer. "His trials and tribulations are * brought out vividly in Volume n of "History of Medical Practice in Illinois -- 1850 to 1900," edited by the late Dr. David J. Davis, Wilmette, and just published by the; Illinois State Medi- ' cal society. The book ' Of 509 pages contains twenty-&ve chapters by ^thirty-two authors. It is a sequel to Volume I, compiled and arranged by ' Lrtieftis'H. Zeuch and published in 1927. The first volume covered the period prior to 1850. Medical education a century ago was v^gue. In 1850, there were no internships, no residencies, no hospitals, no specialty boards, and. only one medical journal -- the Northwestern J&edical and Surgical Journal, which had been established in 1844. There was, however, a horde of medical schools in the state at various times, all faced with announce he Was ready for business. The doctor's only diagnostic equipment in those days were his five senses and a stethoscope. He was confronted with cholera, smallpox, diphtheria, typhoid, malaria arid scarlet fever. Their causes were unknown, and smallpox was the only one against which he could offer any protection. In 1850, bleeding was still a standard procedure, the question being how to 'bleed. Calomel, quinine, tartar emetic and a few other drugs were given in large quantities. In fact, calomel became almost synonymous with the regular doctor just as lobelia was a standby for the eclectic. The former were sometimes referred to as the "mineral and calomy" Kioctors. . There was no love lost between the regular doctors and the cultists back in those days. One fued is the basis of an amusing story. Although the term "public relations" had not been coined in that era, the medical profession was deeply concerned about the public'3 opinion of the doc- ^ two problems: (1) the difficulty j tor. The profession also was conin assembling a faculty because of slow transportation, (2) the even greater difficulty in securing anatomic material. The man who aspired, to enter the 'medical profession chose one of two ways to accomplish this: (1) He "rode with the doctor" for two or three years; that is, he went on calls with htm, took care of the office, made up powders, did other chores and studied such texts as were assigned j to him. At the end of two or j three years, he might enter a medical school which offered two terms of sixteen weeks each, j 1 the lectures being i'dientical in both years. Or, (2) Until 1877 When the Board of Health was created, any man who wanted to be a doctor could simply hang out his shingle and cerned albout the care of the state's unfortunates -- feebleminded! children, the insane and others. State institutions were created at the urging of the medical society and members labored to humanize the treatment of the ihsafie. As early as 186t, the society sought to have a bill enacted which would have been e$rly copy of a workman's ' compensation law. A committee on practical medicine was appointed Which was a sort of pool of knowledge to which every member contributed what he could in the way of enlightening experience. Doctors were dissatisfied with the coroner situation in 1876 just as they are today. The first osteopathic bill was presented in the state legislature in 1897, and an interesting account of the reaction and disposition is presented. Doctors struggled from 1817 to 1877 before they sue ceeded in getting a Board' of Health established on a permanent basis. Five' of the authors of the latest book are women. This important contribution of women is in contrast to the position of the female sex in medicine a century ago. Women were definitely not welcome In the metiical profession. In fact, in 1852, the Illinois State Medical society censured Rush Medical college, Chicago, for having admitted women. The doctor was expected to cover the whole field of medicine and surgery. Specialization did not come until near the turn of the century. ClARENCE'S SHOP Redwood or Pine - Chaise* lodgues Bird and Dog Houses, Lawn Chairs and Swings, Picnic and Umbrella Tables. Pier Benches, Window Boxes, Flower Wheel Barrows, Rose Arbors, Trellises, Picket Fences, etc. Children's Swings, Sand Boxes, Play Pens, Tables, etc. Made to Order: Cabinets, Chest of Drawers, Screens, etc. Cement Cesspool Rings and Chimney Caps. CLARENCE J. SMITH JOHNSBURG, ILL. McHENRY 1515-4 <3 What's the most useful book in your house? M msrss Maybe it's that brand-new Telephone Directory you got the other day with its handy Classified YELLOW PAGES! Hundreds of times in the months to come, it will give you the telephone numb6rs and addresses of people you want to get in touch with. Don't forget to make full use of the Classified* section of your new Directory. There's a gold mine of information in those YELLOW PAGES. They provide an easy-toiise, handy guide to all the products and services you need, telling you who-sells-it-and-where, and how to reach them by telephone. So use the YELLOW PAGES whenever you need to find a dealer, a product or a service. They will save you time and trouble. And since most of the best businessmen iri town advertise in the YELLOW PAGES, you'll find that using them will save you money, too! Do you know ALL the ways you can use the YELLOW PAGES? le To find loeal dealers for nationally known services and products. 2* To locate manufacturers or wholesalers when you want to buy in large quantities. i 3 J To find almost any product or service, including those that are unusual or hard to find. 4« To get the address and telephone number when you know the company's name -- or the name when you know only the address. 5* To locate business or professional men with common surnames, like Smith or Brown. You'll find them faster in the YELLOW PAGES, where lists are narrowed down. TO FMD ANYTHING VOII Miff... USE TIE YELLOW PAGES YOUR CLASSIFIED TELEPHONE DIRECTORY .. Besides being concerned with providing the best care for their patients, doctors strove constantly t6 improve the standards of medical educatioh. They were good citizens as well: They participated in many community activities, assumed leadership in local and state governments , and helped found schools, cdlleges and churches. CROP REPORT Recent heavy rains and strong winds have caused lodging in many fields of Illinois winter wheat, which may make combining more difficult than usual, according to the weekly report of the state awd federal departments of. agriculture. Small grains, hay and pastures continue to be in better than average condition. Corn is practically all planted in the main Illinois corn belt. Soybeans are about 80 per cent planted, compared to* 90 per cent at this date last year, and a ten-year average of 70 per cent, the report says. FAIR PRIZES Governor William G. Stratton has announced that $627,697 in premiums will be offered at the 1955 Illinois State Fair, Aug. 12- 21. This exceeds last year's premiums of $626,581 and establishes a new high record in exposition prize money. Added money in Horse Show futurities is expected to boost the 1955 total by another $5,000. The governor also announce dthat the 1955 Illinois tSate Fair has been selected as the place for the third annual American National Honey show. Carl E. Killion, of Paris, superintendent of the bee culture department, will be in charge of the show. - NONFAT DRY MILK SOLIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL HARDEST BUSIES^ CHEAPEST WORKERS IN TOWN PLAINDEALER WANT ADS No longer are bakers and other 1 food processors the only ones j who can make their products | } better tasting and more nutri-. ; tious by usin^ nonfat dry milk J soljds in their products. Miss H. Patricia Wyatt,~ foods specialist at the University of Illinois, says billions of barrels of nonfat dry milk solids were | sold in bulk and went into bread I and other baked ^products, prepared flour mixes, sausages and (dairy products before the homemaker was finally able to purchase it in smaller amounts for use at home. Hotels', hospitals and other institutions that also buy the solids in bulk have known its many advantages for a long time. Nonfat dry milk solids are a concentrated form of milk, sugar, proteins and minerals, such as calcium and phosphorus. They also contain a significant amount of natural vitamins, such as ribo- ! flavin, thiamin and niacin. ! Miss Wyatt says nonfat dry' milk .solids are one of the most i economical sources of good-' quality protein. One cup full! costs about 9 cents and contains as much complete protein as} half a pound of beef steak. One j pound makes five quarts of fluid ; milk at a cost of about 8 cents; a quart. j Dry milk fat solids have many.1 other advantages. They we to store and will Re0:^M*» periods without reftf! They can also be addi#^ to improve texture and Mt value without additog ad€ liquid. "" These solids are? now nMUrketei^,. in an especially easy-to-U* fdrtlgg as "instant" nonfat dry nUlkSt solids. Lumping is no problem because they in water almost instantly. ' J. If you put reconstituted milk in ' the t refrigerator for aevej*l;:V'.': hours before using, you will r that it tastes just as freflli : sweet as skim milk. Prescription Something Different at Mc- Cuilom Lake's Fun Festival, July 15-16-17. 6 H CHAIN LINK" MEANS SAFETY & PROTECTION FOR YOUR CHILDREN -- ALSO -- RUSTIC WOOD FENCES For FREE estimates Phone McHenry 724 ANDERSON FENCE and SUPPLY McHenry, 111. Lyle D. Andersbn I repeat PYR0FAX Gas Equipment is FREE As a man of integrity, I clarify - No Hidden Taxes - 1 - Cabinet -- FREE 2 - Cyl. Leads -- FREE 1 - Regulator CoVer -- FREE $660,000 Aggregate Property & Personal Insurance -- FREE 1 - Baste -- FREE 1 - Regulator -- FREE (Manual) 1 - Manifold -- FREE Gas Price - No Raise and None Contemplated If your range must be converted from natural gas to Propane, according to Gas Association and Insurance Laws, the orifices Tftust be changed. We charge 50c per burner. LeRoy M. Smith PHONE 770-W 415 John St. McHenry* I1L Pharmacist J ^ v im v Know the VITAMIN $ You Need.*. Iherear* two general groups of vftemfos? (1) the very potent ones that your Doctor prescribt* to arrest a specific deficiency j and (2) those that supplement the dfe^ the benefits efwMch most everyone fconenfoy.] ••certain to get vitamins produced byj a reputable manufacturer, svrfi as those of Parke, Davis & Company. If in doubt, consult your physician before > purchasing vitamins--and have hi» check you regularly.; Bolger's PHONE 40 McHENRY, ILL. ( DRUG STOKE ) in Low- Hottest-Selling Buick in History ^ No wonder you sie so many '35 Buick* on tho • • --capping the popularity that haj olrtfdy moved Buick into the top circle of America'* |>Mf teller*. „_-r Bu'<* |.^ -door, Model 1 SPECIAL Sedarv;^ol . ijsl ° odd""0.110 : 1 - ° !arv ' 2297 88 1 may *°rV I od|o'n'n0 "polled Del'°5,e' $7250 Radio 8. *«'enna ~ THIS is a Buick--a 2-door, 6-passenger SPECIAL Sedan. It packs a walloping l&J-hp V8 engine under the hood--is carried on a strapping 122-inch wheelbase--rides with the luxury cushioning of all-coil springing, the solid steadiness of a fulllength torque-tube drive, th^ extra safety and silence of tubeless tires. It's big and brawny and road-steady and roomy--each seat cushion measures over five feet in width. Iffet this bfoad beauty--as the price we show here proves^deliyers locally for just about the price of the well-known smaller cars --even below some models of those very same cars. Buick Sales Are Soaring To New Best-Seller Higfis That, for sure, is one reason why Buick sales go higher and higher and higher. More and more people are finding that you can buy a Buick for the price of a smaller car, so more and more people are getting this bigger buy for tHeir money. 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