The Medical World, Volume 10

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Roy Jackson., 1892 - Medicine

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Page 204 - THERE is no flock, however watched and tended, But one dead lamb is there ! There is no fireside, howsoe'er defended, But has one vacant chair ! The air is full of farewells to the dying, And mournings for the dead; The heart of Rachel, for her children crying, Will not be comforted...
Page 37 - The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend. When I read over a book I have perused before, it resembles the meeting with an old one.
Page 175 - The verification of the diploma shall consist in the Affidavit of the holder and applicant that he is the lawful possessor of the same, and that he is the person therein named. Such affidavit may be taken before any person authorized to administer oaths and the same shall be attested under the hand and official seal of such officer, if he have a seal.
Page 115 - The knowledge which a man can use is the only real knowledge, the only knowledge which has life and growth in it, and converts itself into practical power. The rest hangs like dust about the brain, or dries like raindrops off the stones.
Page 37 - Of course every great man is always being helped by everybody,* for his gift is to get good out of all things and all persons...
Page 102 - State or county medical society, and is not a person of good moral character, to practice medicine in any of its departments, for reward or compensation, for any sick person within the State of Kansas; provided, that in all cases, when any person has been continuously engaged in the practice of medicine for a period of ten years...
Page 175 - Board take testimony in all matters relating to their duties; they shall issue certificates to all who furnish satisfactory proof of having received diplomas, or licenses from legally chartered medical institutions in good standing...
Page 118 - To the very last, no evidence of mental alienation appeared in his lectures or writings. The habit of a lifetime's assiduous labor carried him along in the well-worn grooves, although outside of them his malady was easily discernible. Hard work, no rest, no Sabbath, no vacation; by such means his powerful intellect carried him to the fore-front of his profession, but at last outraged Nature reached the limit of her endurance, and the break-down was complete.
Page 467 - Pain or numbness in the outer part of the thigh, denotes some disturbance of the sexual organs, in both male and female. Sciatic neuralgia often depends, in females, on inflammation of the ovary ; in men, on irritation of lumbar or sacral nerves. Pain in the heels, in females, may be the only evidence of ovarian abscess, while pain and swelling in the mammae will evince some trouble in the same side of uterus or fallopian tube.
Page 433 - May 1, 1893. They should be in type-writing, with the author's name in a sealed envelope, with motto to distinguish it The report of the committee will be announced at the annual meeting at Milwaukee, Wis., in June, 1893, and the successful essays read. These essays will be the property of the Association, and will be published at the discretion of the committee. All essays are to be scientific, and without restrictions as to length, and limited to physicians of this country. Address all inquiries...

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