The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-01-21

tissue, whether honey, muscular, nerv-
Gus or otherwise. Then where is the
scientist that can prove that the system
will assimilate one atom of inorganic
matter? He does not live today, nor do
| ever expect him. Then dear reader
just ask your family physician how he
expects your organism to assimilate his
inorganic drugs. Investigate little
and see if he gives you logical answer.
Osteopathy is based upon the prin-
ciple that disease cannot exist in a.
normal Anatomicly and Physiologicly
constructed body. The Osteopath en-
deavors to correct abnormal conditions
as found believing that God made man
complete within himself, and with
normal body, plenty Of fresh air. water,
| food and exercise, he should enjoy per-
| feet health.
The basic principles of Osteopathy
are sound. Admitted, there are abb
normal conditions the Osteopath is I'M
able to overcome, the majority of which
are either congenital or old chronic
cases, which have gone so far it would
be beyond human power to correct.
The Ostcopath's success depends upon
his ability in finding abnormalities and
his Skill in overcoming them. 1t is
J natural you should doubt these basic
principles, but be fair and do not con-
| denim until you have consulted COM
petent Osteopath. Take no other mans
word for it, least OF all an Nj. DIS, for he
knows nothing Of Osteopathy Therapeu-
tics. Even if he did he would be the
last to acknowledge the fact.
Now as to the American School of Os-
teopathy and the branches taught.
Osteopathy was discovered in 1874 by
t Andrew Taylor Still, who as practic
ing physician on. d. in the early days
Of Missouri and Kansas and as a surgeon
!, in the civil war, being deep thinking
| philosopher, demanded logical reason
!, for everything. The system he then
r practiced not satisfying his exacting
demands, is it but natural that he, liv-
ing as close to nature as did the pioneer,
i should discover natures secrets and
e give to the world Osteopathy, natural
e remedy for disease. Having overcome
all the difficulties heaped upon the dis
coverer of some yet unheard of scien-
J. tific truths, DR.. Still in 1892, founded
e the American School of Osteopathy and
: began teaching the principles of his
;. science to a class of eight. Since then,
in the short time of eleven years, this
: has grown into an enormous college
n with from four to seven hundred stud
t ents each year, and from which many
+ sprung But the American School of
Osteopathy, with DR.. A. T. Still as presi-
dent and his sons as leading members of
/? the faculty, stands and will stand, The
. School of Osteopathy, "Par Excellence"
Hoping this may set some thinking
d and cause them to investigate ere they
u condemn the system and pronounce it
Il and it's followers "Fakes," "Rubbers''
:, and what not.
The course of study for 1903 is APP
g pended below. / am
y Respectfully,
Il e. e. KELLER,
;. Student American School Osteopathy.
COURSE OF STUDY
The course of study period of two years,
divided into four of five months each Glasses
are formed in February and September of each year
at which time new students may matriculate.
|. FIRST YEAR.
: First Term Descriptive Anatomy, General Chem
istry, Histology including Lectures and Laboratory
g work.
y Second Term Descriptive Anatomy, Physiology
Il Principles of Osteopathy, Physiological Chemistry
It Urnalysis and Toxicology Hygiene.
SECOND YEAR.
Third Term-Regional Anatomy with demonstra-
lions the cadaver, Physiology, Dissection, Path
:, oogy, Theory and Practice of Osteopathy, Cnica
Demonstrations and Practice Instruction in Osteo
h pathic Manipulations
Fourth TERM Neurology, Surgery Applied Anat
n omy, Pathology and Bacteriology in Laboratory
4 Gynecoogy, Obstetrics Clinical Demonstrations
Clinical Practice, Medical Jurisprudence, Physica
W D iagnosis.