The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-16
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macy in the American Pharmaceutical asso-
citation, give notice of many new apparatus,
annually, vet It is not his especial duty, nor
can it be expected for him with his other
numerous requirements TO fully search the
merits, and give details, of MI the new appa-
ratus that is being continually patented, and
in connection with this, let the same commit
tee correspond with all leading manufacture
ing houses, asking them 10 forward samples
of all new remedies in crude state, Except
chemically and such Interpretations either
chemical or gae.ical, that they may claim
any superiority for, and let this association
accept prominent city with geographical
position, and appoint there permanent sec
rotary, establish II herbarian and pharma-
cutical cabinet, and giving the per.
manent secretary full control of
| the same, and also such preparations and
donations made by members with
date and description, to be placed in above
cabinet and be properly classified. will
| also further suggest that u committee on me-
dicnal plants indigenous to Texas be APP
pointed, and report Mt our next meeting,
with the names of such plants growing in
their section and the extent Of growth, fur
nshing if possible specimen ofeach. This
will familiarize ourselves with the natural
products of our great State pertaining to our
profession, and will prove of interest TO the
readers of our proceedings abroad.
hope | will not be deemed presumptious
in Offering these several suggestions, which,
however, is incumbent upon your presiding
officer, but speak simply Of the necessity,
which may take effect at any time in the fu-
ture when the association feels that they have
sufficiently progressed, and when other du-
ties of equal or more importance have re-
ceived their full share of regard.
And among the many points of interest,
this year will furnish IN abundant supply OF
food for digeslioN in the revision o the U. 5.
p, MS there are numerous add
tons to be- made, and perhaps
las many deducted, for in its
present state, it is quite incomplete, both in
its list and preparations. Many things obso-
ete us regard TO process of manufactures and
manipulatons, and great number of new
remedies, to be placed on the list of Materia
Medica, and this, MS National work, claims
the aid of every pharmacist within the bord-
ers of our country, and has invited our asso-
citation, in common with Others, to furnish
such material Ms they may deem proper for
the furtherance of its completion. And in
consideration of the honor conferred upon
us, let every member of this association read
with care and deliberation the u. 5. Z. in its
: present shape in order that he may DO fully
conversant with its faults, and point with
more accuracy the changes necessary to be
made. For, in my opinion, the list com
: prisirg the part of Materia Medica is untin-
ished in this particular: that every plant
should have attached its place of nativity
and natural order, as, in many instances, II
would avoid the necessity Of searching
through various volumes, save time, and oc-
cupy but little space. As regards to the pre-
parations, they will require most thorough
revision, for in the first | would suggest, tha
all old obsolete names, such rs calomel
Browns mixture, elixir vitriol, ETC., be strick
en- out, and use only the pharmaceutical name
for as long as they exist in print, especially
7 in our standard works, there remains CLAIM
n for their usage, holding us back in the path
: of Gcber, not permitting the universal adap
ton of scientific terms for scientific prepare
tons, rs they have become common, even I,
, the most illtterate, and in conseq ence, /
y has tended to destroy the profit of our bust
i ness, SO necessary for its progress, in consid
0 Grafton of the small sales.
u Then there are number of mixtures
}, termed elixirs, which up to the present. time
u have no official parentage, made by ever,
g pharmacist, and by different formulate, caus
i ing continually, di.cord and dissatisfaction
both to the patient and physician, and from
y this il will readily be seen that there must b.
o some rational and national SGT of formulas
o by which the trade can be supplied, at al
!, times, and Mt all places, with preparations
d identical, in character, and composition
) as they are preparations, elegant IN make up
" and universal use.
v There are also numerous other matter:
u and changes, that hope will not be over
g looked by tho present convention on revision
d which time forbids my mentioning, but
q cannot close my remarks without referring
Q the announcement shape of our present pha
y macopia, work of four hundred pages
d u inches, making it exceedingly inconvenieI
/. for frequent use, especially on account I
u its narrowness, and / believe book TX
N would meet with more general approvo
81 and would unquestionably be more httin
ID for which it Is adapted.
v Iwould be pleased during this session {
II our association to have the views of ever
Y member on the subject of revision as it is 0
81 vital importance and the opportunity ma
s not be offered us again for years. 1t is on
Ar work. and it is intended as our guide, cons,
j. Quently our interest in ii is not voluntar,
Sc but in great degree obligatory, and iurthe
Ne the revisors have urged the open expressio
N pharmacists, which courtesy, aside from tn
70 obligations. should receive som
y consideration, | believe it is tn
re disposition OF the pharmacist generally,
u, aid and assist the committee, or, Mt least, it
x to be hoped that such is the case.
is l have detained you now longer than
u expected, but will express my utmost cont
r dence in the future success of the Texs
es State Pharmaceutical association. Man
ID thanks for the kindness and consideration
g have received from its members and promis
lie in whatever capacity you may deem N
fitted, to struggle for its best interests.
vs. The President appointed Messrs. Irwin
VI y, Hill, of Dallas; ii. Veers, of Galveston, an
81 Paul Breymann, of Sohulenberg, rs n con
v mittee on Credentials.
q. The report of the Committee on Credel
ar tials was received, and the following appl
w csnts duly elected members of the ascot
~ ton: DR.. j. H. Bais, of Terrell; j. @. Mi
~ dleton, of Dallas; D. L. Scheduled, of Ga
~ weston; L. l. L. Castleton, of Galveston;
is f. Luhn, of Brenham; +. A. Saver, of Dallf
as j. A. Eisenlohr, ofDallas, and W. +. Pete
at sen, of Galveston.
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