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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 30, 1924)
r ' ' " ' ' Younr Health How to Guard It * ■> Public Interest In Public Health. B.v W. O. BRIDGES. “Health ta wealth and Illness Is poverty," hat been recognized as a truism since the dawn of man, and yet a (treat concerted movement, on the part of the public to prevent the poverty of aickness and maintain the riches of health, has remained prac tically to be a movement of our own time. How few realize ihe extent to which the people as a whole are contribut ing to the education of sanitarians, physicians, zoologists, and biologists. 1 A study of Hie budget of our present day universities will reveal a surpris ing expenditure which has to do with the discovery of the cause of disease, with its control, with the relief of| suffering. Tlie establishment of medical dr pa-tments of stale universities, for the training of sanitarians and physi-| dans, supported at public expense, is of com^arati^p reebnt date in this country. Nearly all western and some southern states have now a perma nent university medical department. It Is Interesting to note at what ex panse these schools are maintained. The yearly budget for 1921^n Illinois was SKin,000: In Indiana, $259,000: In Michigan, $710,000: In Minnesota, ltno.000; In Nebraska, $159,000: In Kansas $91,000; in California, $770, 000 making a total of $2,539,000, yearly expenditures in seven states. The variable amounts* are depend ent upon the number of students and teaching hospital maintenance. Mod * ern medical training has necessarily become the function of Ihe state or of privately endowed Institutions. Tlie advance In our knowledge of dis ease, its cause, its prevalence, Its course, its results, has necessitated costly equipment in suitably arrang ed buildings, and full time instruc tors, to so educate the man for medicine that whether he lie located tu Hie city or the smallest country hamlet, he is equipped to render ef ficient and up-to-date service. Rural Hospital Move. Coincident with this rapid develop ment has come the rural hospital with its laboratories for Investigation, Im nursing staff, its competent medi cal mrtn. Emergency cases In an In creasing number of instances seek iefuge and relief nearer home, and are not subjected to the risks of de lav and distance as formerly. The trend of philanthropists toward the benefit of mankind through rnedi cal e lunation Is assuming a role wh;ch might bo construed ss a con test with the state. The present group of buildings of the Harvard medical school were given by the late J. P. Morgan at a rest of $7,000,000. Johns Hopkins medical school was fi muled on a bequest of $5,000,000 by Its namesake. John D. Rockefellers contributions to the University of Chicago medical school total over *.',000,000. which Is now being used In construction. A recent offer* of *.'.500.000 to the medical department of the University of Iowa, on condi tion that the state contribute the same amount. Is reported by the same donor. Here In our city the late Jr lin O. Creighton established ■ nd endowed Creighton medical school, which is in close affiliation with St. Joseph hospital, similarly endowed by his generosity. Closely identified with this move ment by both state and private capi tal is ihe supervision by the state of the qualifications of the student, both for enttanee to the medical school and his right to practice his profession. As it were, he is certi fed to the public as a competent physician by the state, on the satis factory completion of his medical course. As an observer and teacher for more 'hsn 30 years, during which time this great change In medical education has taken place, I have 1 icon greatly impressed with the far reaching Importance of this transition in both the prevention and treatment of sicknes" "Hookworm" fifed. Rut It Is not only through the med I,,-ii schools that public benefaction is making great progress and a record No more striking illustration is noted thaii that reported In the “l.ife and Keltars of Walter H. Page." Pag was reared in North Carolina and h devoted much time to a study of. tin. 4 an effort to correct Indolence anion tlie rural poulation through thestal As a member of President Roosevelt' country life commission, he beiarii one of the committee assigned to In castigate conditions in the southern states. 'I'he sanitarian of this commission! was Dr. Charles \V. Stiles, a well I known zoologist. He claimed tohavi J discovered, several years before, a hitherto unclassified spe-lea of a par asire populurly known as the hook worm, which prevailed in all tlie southern states. The parasite in vaded the InteftWnes, there secreted a poison that destroyed the red blood cells, producing severe anemia, list lessnese, and mental dullness. gtlles was optimistic about a com ; plete eradication and cure by lm proven!“His In sanitation. lie had advocated Ibis doctrine foi several years, but met only with deii slon. Hi.-* so-called nib-robe of lazi ness” was slid rampant. Rage was In a receptive mood, for he had al , wave been impressed with the indn , lence of the rural south. He at first j laughed, then listened and became an enthusiastic Stiles supporter In his theory. Why might not this he an Important. If not the all impoitant.j factor In this depressed condition of the rural aoutherner? thought he. | Funds were needed. Page had f known Dr. Rtrfrlek of the Rockefeller | education hoard. Through Him ami Dr. Frederick T. Gates, his appeal was rewarded with a eontribution of ♦1,000,000 (if a sanitary commission of which he. Rage, was a charter mem her, fur ihe eradication of the hook worm In Hie southern states. The success of the commission was so great In restoring thousand* dally to health snd usefulness that Mr. Rockefeller extended Its work to sec lions of Australia, Uhlna, Egypt «'"■ India, which are Included In tlie hookworm belt. Out of this Incident developed I ha International health Commission, through which millions «*f money contributed hy the Itockc feller foundation ara expended In ■tamping out disease a nd , promoting medical education In all parts of the world. Rockefeller Great Benefartor. ^ rrnhably no one man in all hlstor; has oor^-lbuted and laid plans for ( future contributions to the welfare of mankind through the prevention and cure of disease, a* John 1) Rockefeller. The Rockefeller foundation report for 1923, details expenditures for pub lie health, $,3,174,268; for medical education, $4,911,010, for miscellene ous and administration, $350,000. or a total of over $8,000,000. The funds and property of the foundation as of December 31, ]923 amounted to $165. 291.624. \ How murh sentiment sways the hearts of man is told in the story of Mr. Rockefeller's first large hu manitarian impulse. A favorite grandchild named for him, was’ stricken with malignant scarlet fever j in his own home. The best medical | talent available in and about New i I York was powerless to save the boy. This led to a searching inquiry as to the cause of scarlet fever, on the' part of Mr. Rockefeller. Dr. Holt, the consulting attendent in the boy’s! ! rase, could only state that the eatisej I of the disease had not been discov ered; it was known to be contagious, and malignant cases were usually fatal. Dr. Holt was at once empower ; ed to organize a committee of ex perts, and the Rockefeller institute for medical research in New York city, was promptly organized, amply endowed, and has now been in active operation for more than 20 years. Helth departments of city and town administration are becoming more efficient. Their activities are only limited by the funds rendered avail able to them. Their attitude toward disease in vasion may be likened to that of the French soldiers at Verdun when they announced to the enemy "You shall not pass." This takes ability, organi zation, funds and the desire to con quer. I often think the most generous ly supported department of city gov' eminent should lie the health depart ment, the most generously supported department of a university should he the medical department, the most generously supported public institu tion should lie the hospital. Home .Should Ifrlp. After all. the home Itself should do its part, if all the people should ac quire the intelligence that henlhh is a reality, that disease is also a real ity, that they are ever in conflict, that much of disease is contagious, and more is preventable, there would loom up the importance of the indi vidual home sanitation, which is but a composite term for -"cleanliness, sunshine and air," cheaper than food, fuel and rent, and at everybody's command. The activities of all agencies in the promotion of health, the mastery of disease tile world over, has attained such results that the duration of life is said to have increased on an aver age of J5 years In the last 30 year period. That individual Instances of even greater prospect is noted in a recent report of a banquet to Chaun cey M. Depew on his 91st birthday. Ex Senator Elihu Root, in introduc ing Mr. Depew, referred to him a a having a longevity coptest with the bronze statue at Peeksfcill. Who of us do not know many men active In profession and hualness at 75 to 80? Who wants to retire at three score and 10? The former old man or woman at 55 to 60 is referred to only in the columns of the news paper now, by the young and unin formed reporter, l.et the good work go on, encourage all agencies in the prolongation of life, the relief of suf fering. Educate ourselves in relation to our Individual environment, for "Health is Wealth and Sickness Is Poverty." 'Published by authority of the Com mittee of Public Affairs of the Oniaha Douglas County Medical society). Pawnee County Rural Mail Men to Make Farm Survey Table Rock, Neb., Nov. 29.—-Rural mall carriers of Pawnee county are i to begin a survey of the swine, dairy and poultry industries December J. Ten of the leading farmers on each rural route will be asked to co oper ate by giving the desired information, which will be sent to the department at Washington. This survey has been taken at regular intervals for a num ber of years and has nothing to do with the genera! farm census to be -de l y the census bureau. ^ . Learn this44 Business of Happiness" Refined Profetfton, Good Salary, Steady Employment I^atntt, and moat approved metboda of Permanent end Marrrl Waring and Beaut y treatment • taught by the foremost expert* Day and evening rlaaaea; eaay terma. ('all Main 2110 or writ# for partieclara. Marinello. 808 La Salic Ave.f Minneapolla \IIVrRTISEMEvF Corns . Lift Off-No Pain! lloesn't hint one hit’ Prop n little "Krpezone" on mi Rolling .. In stantly I hot corn slops hurling, then shortly you lift It right off with finger*. Tour druggist Sells a tlliv hnltle of Freer.one" for * f»w rents, suffloisnl to remove every hard rorti. soft tori’ or torn between the tnee. and lit fn t raiiuses, without sorentee or l rl tit ion. | The One Outstanding Jewelry Sale of Recent Years!" \ A Moat Beautiful t Selection *f Diamond Stick Pins Platinum, 18-karat White Gold, Green Gold and Regular Gold; »et with snappy and full cut Dia monds. 2S ppr cent discount on every Diamond Stick Pin in our stock. Priced at #10 «"d up. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Oh, Udiei! See What $1 Will Do This Week IN BUYING CHRISTMAS GIFTS Sterling Silver Sugar Spoons. Thin week.. Sterling Silver Olive Spoons. This week . . Sterling Silver Lemon Forks. This week.. Sterling Silver Olive Forks. This week.. Sterling Silver Sardine Forks. This week.. Sterling Silver Napkin Kings. This week.. Sterling Silver Pickle Forks. This week.. Sterling Silver Sugnr Tongs. This week.'. Sterling Silver Marmalade Spoons. This week.. Sterling Silver Carved Handle Baby Spoons. This week.. Sterling Silver Tj'ea Spoons, each— This week.. Thit week only, or ai long as they last J—-■— We Have Set the Mark 500 Watches Will Be Sold By U* Thi* Week Low Price* Do the W'Drk Together with highest quality of hon est and reliable American Watches. 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TwO and appreciated CHRISTMAS GIFTS— fc 14-Karat Gold Filled Wrist Watch _Qnorialc Gut Glass Candy Jar. 1 pound.. 51.00 Ribbon, gold clasp.,. 51.00 EjX lid kJJJCdd.15 Cut class Candy Jar, l? pound... 51.00 Solid Gold Baby Rings, engraved or _ Cut Glass 8-inch Berry Bowl. 51.00 with Sets. 51.00 r OT Monday (inly Cut Glass Candle Stick . 51.00 11-Karat Gent’s Dickens Chain . ... 51.00 ... ... Cut Glass Marmelade Jar ..51.00 14-Karat Gold Filled Comb . 51.00 Leonardo "destructible -4- rut Gla.«s Supar an<1 Creamer . . 51.00 Sterling Silver Belt Buckle . S1 .00 inch I e^.rl Net ate >* . \ Glass Mayonnaise Bowl, with Sterling Silver Belt Chains . 51.00 terling silver clasp set with Spoon . 51.00 sterling Silver Bra lets . 51 .OO - ipphires. Be.t value ever. (-ut <;lass F]oWt,r Basket. 51.00 Genuine Leather Bill Book 5 I .OO R. g. price, $3.73 51.30 Cut Glass Water Pitcher.51.00 Genuine Leather Key Container 51.OO Six Water Glasses. 51.00 14-Karat Gold Filled Child's Bracelet 51.00 r n i„ Indestructible 30- Cut Glass Nappy . 51.00 1 l Karat Gold Filled Pocket Knives. . . x,'ecklare with Cat Glass Nappy with I Van die. 51.00 2 blades. 51.00 (‘(,r|injr .jlver clasp set with Cut Glass Salt and Popper . 51.00 sapphires—surely a big value J “K Glass Relish Bowl. 3 'cot. . . .* 51.00 ILTIUI, —i.rs ’ -- ow tut Glass Bud vase . Sl.OO ***' T^i-5 Reg. price, fa..... Sl.*»5 Cut class Night W ater Bottle . 51.00 J^T-jnC Ttr-IiriirnFlim-lit; Onlll 1 In a ('iivtnmcr l'u* Glass Compote 51.00 jiawHasuvucuriii: t/ftiy I lO a l UStvmir Gut Glass Syrup Pitcher, sanitary And a Great Many New and Utrful Gift* " ..^51.00 ^^4 Silverware Sale Extraordinary r ' Rogers Bros. 1847 Holmes & Edwards’ Sterling Silver Inlaid Wm. Rogers & Son Holmes & Edwards’ Inlaid Sterling S'-^ Silver Table Ware JAMESTOWN OR HOSTESS PATTERN R*|iil*r Trie* Set* Price Horry Spoon . $3 25 S3. 13 Tomato Server . $3.50 S3.G*. Gravy Ladle. $2.50 S1.H< Cream Ladle. $1.75 $1.33 Cold Meat Fork. *2 25. SI.70 JAMESTOWN OR HOSTESS PATTERN Cake Fork .... *2.25 *$1.70 R*rrit»r Pric* Sal* Trie* Pickle Fork . $1 SO $1.13 fi Hollow Handle Knives and <! p lellv Knife. *175 81.33 Forks; stninleas Wades $20.03 $15.00 I IffarPTfP ? 9 CflC Sugar Tonga . *2 25 $1.70 fi Table Spoons *R 00 SO.00 tlJBIUl.- .. flOvO ttahy Spoon . $1.15 S7c t> Itoscrt Spoons .. $0 50 $ I..i0 100 1'iga* otto ' rises. Silver 3-pioce Child’* Set, hollow handle $4.25 $3.30 5 Teaspoons . $125 * *' Filled, it marv In . r.. ' .1 de Kdurator Set ...... $2 25 $1.70 •> * nffee Spoons . $4 25 $3.30 sums K:\tlir p - o $1 AO. Huller Knife and Sugar Shell.. $3.00 $3.35 •’ Ice Tea Spoons . >5 25 ''3.0-1 Monday, each Pie Server . $4.50 $3.37 •’> Individual Salad Forks. $7 75 S5.S3 a * - « 3-piece Carving Set . $18 75 $1 1.07 •’ Oyster hoiks .$5 25 t .0%/ 3 piece t arving Set .$15.75 $ I 1 .S3 i •> Orange Spoons $5 00 83.75 ■J.piece Carving Set . $11.75 $S.$3 ! *> Fruit Knives, hollow handle $12 50 $0.37 We Give S. & H. 1^ 1 1 We Give Ca,h Gresi.mp.ding Brodegaard Br^ s. i^o. Mail Order* Filled ^ _ . c Mail Order* Filled. _ loth and Douglas Street* -—