WAGNER'S INFANT FOOD.

FORMULA.

Water and Volatile Substances.

Salts, especially Alkalies and Earth.
Milk and Vegetable Fats.

Milk Albuminates and Vegetable Albuminates, 18%.

Soluble Carbohydrates.

Cellulose in small quantity.

So treated and peptonized that only a small change is requisite to transform it into living blood in the Infant, Child or Invalid.

AS A NUTRITIOUS FOOD.

For Infants and Children-A reliable substitute for mother's milk, and sure preventive against cholera infantum.

For Invalids-Persons suffering with, or recovering from low fevers, those afflicted with cancer, or with any intestinal disorder, it will prove nourishing and comforting.

For Dyspeptics-Palatable and digestible.

For the Aged-Strengthening and pleasing.

For Nursing Mothers-Nourishing and sustaining.

REQUIRES VERY LITTLE PREPARATION.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE.

For Infants, Children, Invalids, Dyspeptics, the Aged, and Nursing Mothers.— Dissolve one even tablespoonful in a half pint of cold water and boil for two minutes, continually stirring to prevent burning, and strain. Should be luke warm when taken. A reliable substitute for mother's milk. Does not constipate. To increase the already appetizing flavor, four tablespoonfuls of good milk could be added before boiling, but it is quite unnecessary. Small quantity of sugar can be added to suit

taste, but this is not necessary.

I take pleasure in stating that the chemical and pharmaceutical preparations made by Wm. C. Wagner are worthy the confidence of all persons who have occasion to buy the best articles. As Mr. Wagner is a well trained chemist, a graduate of the Heidelberg College of Pharmacy, and a skillful druggist, his products are well worthy of trial in the public institutions, as well as by practicing physicians. ELISHA HARRIS, M. D.,

Late Sanitary Superintendent of the Metropolitan District, New York, U. S. A.

Prepared by WM. WM. C. WAGNER, Chemist, 1222 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Circulars and Samples sent to Physicians on Application.

FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.

Goods for Gentlemen's Wear.

I am pleased to announce to my patrons and the public generally, that my entire Spring Stock has arrived. It is unusually large, comprising all that is late, stylish and elegant for gentlemen's wear. Prices less than the same goods made in the same style are furnished by any first class house in this country.

Please call and examine it.

Respectfully,

S. E. RIDGELY,

38 Madison St., Memphis, Tenn.

SANATORIUM

FOR THE

DISEASES OF WOMEN

DRS. MAURY & MITCHELL,

111 COURT STREET,

MEMPHIS, TENN.

This building has been erected especially as a Sanatorium for the treatment of the Diseases of Women. It has been constructed with great care and in accordance with the most approved principles of sanitary science. Its equipment with all the appliances necessary for the treatment of disease is complete. It is the endeavor of those in charge to make this a temporary home, as well as a place of rest, where invalids will find every comfort they may desire.

Physicians who wish to send patients away from home for the surgical and medical treatment necessary in this class of diseases, may feel confident that everything possible will be done here for their restoration to health.

For further information DR. MAURY can be addressed at the Sanatorium. In corresponding with Advertisers, please mention the Monthly.

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FOR BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL USE.

LISTERINE.

Formula.-Listerine is the essential antiseptic constituent of Thyme, Eucalyptus, Baptisia, Gaultheria and Mentha Arvensis, in combination. Each fluid drachm also contains two grains of refined and purified Benzo-boracic Acid.

Dose.-Internally: One teaspoonful three or more times a day (as indicated), either full strength, or diluted, as necessary for varied conditions.

LISTERINE is a well-proven antiseptic agent an antizymotic-especially adapted to internal use, and to make and maintain surgical cleanliness-asepsis-in the treatment of all parts of the human body, whether by spray, irrigation, atomization, or simple local application, and therefore characterized by its particular adaptability to the field of

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE INDIVIDUAL PROPHYLAXIS.

Physicians interested in I.ISTERINE will please send us their address, and receive by return mail our new and complete pamphlet of 36 quarto pages, embodying:

A TABULATED EXHIBIT of the action of LISTERINE upon inert Laboratory Compounds; FULL AND EXHAUSTIVE REPORTS and Clinical observations from all sources, confirming the utility of LISTERINE as a General Antiseptic for both internal and external use; and particularly MICROSCOPIC OBSERVATIONS, showing the comparative value and availability of various antiseptics in the treatment of Diseases of the Oral Cavity, by W. D. MILLER, A. B., PH. D., D. D. S., Prof. of Operative and Clinical Dentistry, University of Berlin, from whose deductions LISTERINE appears to be the most acceptable prophylactic for the care and preservation of the teeth.

Diseases of the Uric Acid Diathesis.

LAMBERT'S

LITHIATED HYDRANGEA.

KIDNEY ALTERATIVE-ANTI-LITHIC.

FORMULA-Each fluid drachm of "Lithiated Hydrangea" represents thirty grains of FRESH HYDRANGEA and three grains of CHEMICALLY PURE Benzo-Salicylate of Lithia. Prepared by our improved process of osmosis, it is INVARIABLY of DEFINITE and UNIFORM therapeutic strength, and hence can be depended upon in clinical practice.

DOSE-One to two teaspoonfuls four times a day (preferably between meals).

Urinary Calculus, Gout, Rheumatism, Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Cystitis, Hæmaturia, Albuminuria, and Vesical Irritations generally.

We have had prepared for the convenience of Physicians Dietetic Notes, suggesting the articles of food to be allowed or prohibited in several of these diseases.

These Dietetic Notes have been bound in the form of small perforated slips for Physicians to distribute to their patients. Mailed gratis upon request, together with our latest compilation of case reports and clinical observations, bearing upon the treatment of this class of Diseases.

LAMBERT PHARMACAL COMPANY,

314 N. MAIN STREET, SAINT LOUIS.

Now that we are met together to enter upon the curriculum of a new year, it has seemed to me that it would be profitable to speak to you of the course of study which lies before you, and to say some words concerning our American schools, the opportunities for learning which they afford, and the requirements necessary in order to obtain their diplomas.

If we take a retrospective view of a period of twenty-five years and note the growth and development of medical education in America, we will be impressed with the rapid progress it has made and the degree of excellence it has attained. A few years ago there was a general feeling among us, that in order to obtain a thorough medical training, a man must go to Europe. European universities looked down upon. American schools with a sneer, and granted recognition to the diploma of only a few of our colleges. The opinion prevailed abroad that diplomas were easily obtained in this country, that they were conferred after a few months study, and that they afforded no evidence of a man's qualifications to practice medicine. Unfortunately for us this opinion was in the main correct. Even today there is no difficulty in obtaining a diploma. In many of our largest cities, there are med

* Delivered before the class at the opening of the Memphis Hospital Medical College, October 27th. VOL. X-31 481