Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-08-11

changes of cOurtesies which, If prac-
tised by the members Of the associa-
ton, would prove OF value in coopera-
tion-one OF which | would mention.
There are several national cost marks
to be used on copies of prescriptions
and labels, also one adopted by this
association, to be used among its men,
bers. These | find a great convent
ence when used; but they seldom, if
ever, are used by some druggists, and
while it is not a matter of cOmpul-
sion that they be used, it would be
matter of great convenience to the
druggist and protection to the GUS
toner. 1t is as embarrassing to over
charge a customer as it is to under
charge. and it is natural for him to
think that he is not receiving the
same quality of medicines from differ
ent druggists or else that he is being
held up" by someone. 1t is not with
an idea of upholding exorbitant prices
that recommend this; but conditions
affecting prices in different stores do
not always make it possible to charge
a uniform price unless some such
scheme is followed.
think we all notice, from year to
year, All increase in our attendance,
and while we studious ones would at
tribute this to a desire for scientific
knowledge and research; still much
thanks is due the travellers and the
dear ladies for the interest they have
taken in swelling our membership
and attendance. Not only at conven-
ton does the traveller make himself
agreeable, courteous and ildispensa-
BILE, here, there, everywhere for our
pleasure, but on his regular trips he
comes to us cheerful, full of new ideas
"a true knight of the grip. Personal
| ly l have received more kind favOrs
from the travellers who call on me
than from any other class of men.
They should receive our most cour-
teous treatment, not only here, but at
home.
AS for the ladies, can but repeat
that ennobling sentiment expressed by
one of Dickins' immortal characters,
Il love 'em, love 'em, l love EN- all
the time!"
Pharmacy in the state, as whole,
is in better repute than it has ever
been before. We no longer hear COM
plants against saloon drug stores"
nor do we hear complaints against
stores being conducted without regis
tered pharmacists in charge. While
these conditions may be violated in
some remote districts, it is not gen.
eral and the entire profession is not
affected. This l believe, to be due,
not only to the good laws which we
now have and the enforcement of the
same, but an honest desire on the part
of the druggist to hold his profession
or business to high Standard also
! his experiences that business well
conducted along legitimate lines will
gain the respect of al men and will
prosper.
All violations or infringe.nents of
the laws under Which we, as drug.
gists, are responsible should be dis.
couraged by this ASSOCIATION and in
extreme cases prosecuted.
We have need to KEEP in touch with
our state Legislature and our repre-
sentatives at Washington. that no
measures impeding oL: march of pro-
gress be introduced and to cooperate
with the N. A. R. D. and A. Phi. A. in
+! the uplift and furtherance of Ameri-
can pharmacy.
This is the twenty-fifth annual meet
ing or silver anniversary" of the
North Dakota Pharmaceutical associa-
ton. That we have been prosperous
for a quarter of century is quite
evident. l have requested our honor
able secretary, Mr.. Parker, to prepare
retrospect of the proceedings,
changes, etc., since organization, set !
ting forth such data as may be of in
terest to the older as well as the
younger members. l think too, there
are present this morning some who |
were and are responsible for our or
ganization and upon whom l shall be
pleased to call later for a little IAN
cient history"
But while we are permitted. from
year to year, to meet in good fell
loWship, one with the other, we should |
not forget one who so recently min
gled with us but who has since passed
over-I refer to the late w. J. Cam
den. who served us faithfully and we'll
as president during the years of 1904-5.
Let us hope that he is still with US
in spirit.
And now, gentlemen, have touched
upon a few matters for your consid-
GRAFTON. l have no doubt but that
there are many more of moment-pos-
sibly some l have not considered so
or have overlooked, may be of deep
interest to some of you. In any event,
there will be ample opportunity for
discussion and l trust you will all
take advantage of it. 1t has been
gratifying indeed to serve as your
president and the many letters and
suggestions l have received from the
officers and members of the associa-
ton have been gratefully received and
l take this opportunity of thanking
you for having conferred upon me the
highest honor in your power to be-
stow and bespeak the same treatment
for my successor. AS long as I am
permitted to be member Of the N. D.
Ph. A. l give you the assurance that