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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-08-11

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
For centuries the Jews have been
known to excel in the study of medl-
cine and it's allied sciences. A study
of any biographical medical d1ct1on-
airy reads almost like 'Who's Who
in Jewry." They have been known
in Europe not onl y as the most sue
fuhpractitioners of medicine and
surgery, but more SO as pioneers IN
the various fields Of the healing art
and the sciences on which it is based.
Moreover, the least remuncratlvc
parts of the medical sciences, those
requiring long and tedious research,
have been cultivated by the ews far
out of their proportion in the popu-
lation. Thus, in Germany the eWs
constitute hardly one per cent. OF the
total population yet the number OF
physicians of first rank is at least
one-third of the total number finding
their way into the history of medl-
cine, or into biographical d1ct1on-
aries of that country. This has been
achieved despite the fact that in aca-
demic life the Jew in Germany has
not a very smooth road, and politl-
callv he cannot be said to be on
equality with those of other faiths.
In striking contrast with cond1-
tons in Germany, very few Jews in
the United States, especially in New
York City, have become great physl-
clans, famous for their researches
into medicine and it's underlying
sciences. This is noteworthy when
taken in connection with the tact
that here we have complete political
Freedom the government not inter-
fering with academical appointments
as it does in Germany, and III the
universities and hospitals there IS no
prejudice against the Jews which
would be publicly acknowledged.
What are the reasons for this dis
parity? A friend recently told me
that in his opinion, this is because
here the able Jews drift into more
remunerative vocations. But thrs
does not hold, because they do the
same in Germany and Austria, yet
numerous Jews have made their
mark in medicine. The tact that a
II 10, o/
practitioners of medicine here is also
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-08-11
THE JEWS IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSION
By a New York Physician.

of Jewish faith or descent, shows
clearly that while they do attempt
to cultivate the healing art and sci
cnces, yet they do not produce the
same number of exceptionally able
and famous physicians as do their
co-rcligionists in Europe.
A more probable cause of this
anomaly appears to be the we'll
known fact that, while admitted to
medical schools as students of medi
cine, and after graduation licensed
to practice medicine without any re-
strictions, the Jews have not been
freely admitted to hospitals and
laboratories-thc only places where
scientific medicine may be studied.
TO find a Jewish physician who,
after graduation, was an inferno in
one of the large hospitals of New
York (exccpting, of course, Mount
Sinai Beth Israel, Lebanon, etc.,,
one would have to look far and wide
among the many hundred of Jewish
physicians in this city. | know sew
cral who do not forget to remind
their Jewish colleagues that they
have been intcrncs in the large mu-
nicipal or philanthropic hospitals.
Though they did not have a very
easy time while on service, yet they
speak of it with pride, as distinc-
ton not shared by the vast majority
of Jewish physicians. Indeed, Jew
ISL graduates in medicine have been
discouraged from trying to take the
competitive examinations in all the
hospitals in this city, excepting the
Jewish. Even when accomplished in
some branch of medicine or surgery
and ambitious to pursue a scientific
career, a Jewish physician during the
past century could hardly find lab
oratory, hospital or medical college
where he would be permitted to do
his researches. The very few nota
bic exceptions which can be named
only prove the rule
I could conceive a ew member
of a medical faculty in New York as
easily as | could conceive him to be
a Presbyterian elder. During the
long years of their existence, the
great and small medical schools in
this city have not had on their fac
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-08-11

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prayed in the synagogue; and very
few of the visiting physicians and
surgeons in the large city and priv
ate hospitals Excepting the .Jewish)
have been of Jewish faith. Within
the past twenty-five years some Of
the clinical assistants in medical
schools have been Jewish, but they
never lasted for long time, because
they did not find their surroundings
very congenial and the opportunities
for promotion were nil. Several of
the visiting physicians and surgeons
in some Of the city hospitals have
been Jews, but they were appointed
during recent years.
In Germany, Austria and Russia,
capable physicians of Jewish origin
usually receive appointments by way
of the church-the baptismal waters
washing away all the Objectionable
features But here | doubt whether
this would help. Perhaps the fact
that no first rank physician has tried
it here shows that it is not likely
to be effective.
The result was that when Jewish
hospitals were established in this
city the visiting physicians and sur
geons appointed were mainly non
Jews; especially in the surgical
branches no Jews could be found
who had the training fitting them for
the task of properly treating pa
tents. | remember time when
some of the visiting physicians and
surgeons in this city Disseminated
openly against Jews in the non-Jew
ish hospitals with which they were
also connected, and even in the
largest Jewish hospitals, young Jew
ish physicians found it difficult to
pass the examinations the chairman
of the committee discriminating
against them. 1t is said that in some
cases young Jewish physicians were
rejected in Jewish hospitals because
they were the unfortunate possessors
of the Semitic cast of countenanCe.
This kind of arrogance could only
exist among people who have re-
duced the practice of medicine to
matter of dollars and cents. Physl-
clans, themselves not Of Jewish faith,
accepting all the honors and cmolu-
ments coming with hospital work
from the hands of Jewish trustees
Of hospitals, filled these institutions
with non Jews, thus preventing the
training of Jewish young men fit to
fill vacancies as they occurred.
This condition of affairs could only
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
.SHEARD-
DUSTRUDE

The marriage of Miss Ruth Sheard
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. S. A.
Sheard, former residents of this city,
now residing at Waupaca, and Mr..
Willard Arthur Dustrudt of Ocono-
mowoc, took place at the brides home
on Friday, September 1st, the cere-
mony being performed by the father
of the bride, assisted by the Rev. H.
P. Peterson, the ring service and
ritual service of the Methodist church
being used. Following the ceremony
a bridal dinner was served, about
twenty-five relatives being present
Following a honeymoon spent at the
Chain O. Lakes, the newlyweds will
journey to Oconomowoc where they
will reside, where the groom holds a
position as head of the propagating
department of the White Elm Nurs-
cry Co.
The bride is we'll known in this city
and has many friends who unite in ex-
tending congratulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
DEAF and DUMB
MAN STRUCK
BY TRAIN
George Gilkey Escapes Death by Mar
row Margin This Morning While
Walking on C. & n. w. Right of
Way Near Bridge.
CF'rom Fridays Daily.

George Gilkey, a deaf and dumb
man, was struck by a Northwestern
freight train at an early hour this
morning. The accident occurred be-
tween the grade crossing of Third
street and the railroad bridge.
Gilkey was walking on the track
and did not hear the approaching
train and was struck by the engine.
He fell between the rails. The engi-
neer had blown his warning whistle
and applied the brakes. The train
was not moving rapidly when the man
was struck. Train men pulled the H.
jured man from under the train and
took him to the hospital where it was
found that he had received a scalp
wound at the back Of his head and
was quite badly cut and bruised abou:
the face. That he escaped death was
a miracle
The freight, train No. Sc, in charge
of Frank Schultz, conductor and F. H.
Purcell, engi ceer, registered out ot
Grand Rapids at 1850 o'clock. The
accident occurred a little before five
o'clock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
COMING WEDDING

Wedding invitations have been re
ceived in this city announcing the
coming marriage of Miss Ethel Trues-
dale Compton to Mr.. Gordon Thomas
of Glen Ridge, New Jersey, on Satur-
day evening, September %, 1916, at
eight o'clock. This information will
be pleasing news to Ethel's many
friends in her native city. She left
Grand Rapids with her mother when
only ten years old. Since her mo-
theirs death she has made her home
with her brother, Charles Compton,
in Boston, and part of the time n
Brooklyn. She is a graduate from the
New York Conservatory of Music
with honors. She also spent two sum
mers in Europe studying to perfect
herself in her chosen profession, mus
ic. She has always been prominent
in church work and social circles wher
ever she resided. She is an accom-
plished young lady of great musical
attainments. We join with her many
friends in Grand Rapids IN extending
congratulations for future success
| and happiness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
CONFESSES
HE SET FIRE To
BOX CARS
Tramp Gives Himself Up To Sheriff
Bluett.

Frank E. Bennette, 81 years old, a
tramp, went to Sheriff Bluett yester
day and said he was the one who set
the box cars on fire. He stated he du
not want an innocent person to suffer
for what he had done.
This morning in Judge Pomain-
ville's court, Bennette waived exam
nation in his hearing on a charge of
setting fire to two box cars, and not
being able to furnish the $500 bal
asked, he was committed to jail to
await trial. District Attorney John
Roberts appeared for the state. Ben
nette stated in court that it was his
intention to plead guilty to the char re
in circuit court. Judge Park will be
here Sept. IS and it is possible that
Bennette will plead at that time, o.,
possibly sooner if it can be arranged.
Bennette's story as told to the dis
trict attorney was that he entered :.
box car about 8 o'clock Tuesday ever
ing and went to sleep, that he woke
up at o'clock the next morning and
lighted his pipe throwing the mat h
into some straw and paper on tn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
POMAINVILLE
AGAIN HEADS
FORESTERS
Annual Election and Smoker Held
Last Evening.

From Thursdays Daily.
At the annual election of officers OF
the Catholic Order of Forests held
last evening in the Catholic Societies
hall, Edward n. Pomainville was re
elected Chief Ranger. All the old
officers were reelected excepting the
vice chief ranger and trustee.
The other officers elected were:
Vice Chief Ranger-Herman Smith
Fin. Secretary-A. B. Bever.
Recording Secretary Matt Schligg
Treasurer-John Miles.
Speaker-A. F. BiLmeyer
Trustee for yearg-Jacob Huber.
Chaplain-The Rev, VIM. Reding.
Physician-Dr. F. X. Pomainville.
The Chief Ranger, E. N. Pomait.-
vile, and the Speaker, A. F. Bill
meyer were not candidates for re
election, but the lodge insisted on
their denomination and election.
There was large attendance at
the meeting and the members enjoyed
smoker and card playing after the
business session.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
CHIEF RAISES
GREAT CELERY

Besides being chief of police of
Grand Rapids, James Gibson is some
gardener. The chief takes great pride
in the celery he grows and we'll he
may, for it is not often that such fin :,
tender celery is produced anywhere
as that which the chief grows.
The celery is not only UNUSUAL =
tall, but it is thick and at the same
time exceedingly tender and palatab e
1t is not necessary to go to Dixie
to see the sweet potato growing,
Chief Gibson has some vines in his
garden and they are quite a curiosity
to the ordinary gardener. They are
planted and bear the same as the or
binary potato, but the vine is entirely
different and resembles and takes on
the characteristics Of the melon or
cucumber as it rambles all over tn +,
garden.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
OCTOBER JURY
LIST

The Wood County Jury Commits
sioners consisting Of Messrs. Hugo
Wegener Of Marshfeld, A B. Suto,,
Grand Rapids and Nash Mitchell. of
Pittsville, met at the clerk of court /:
office at the court house, Friday morn
ing and drew the following list of
jurors to serve at the October term
of court which convenes on the Sec
ond day at eleven o'clock a. m.
Following is the list:
George Schmidt, Auburndale town.
Ole Sewertson, Auburndale town.
Robert Morris, Arpin town.
H. F. Roehrig, Arpin town.
Llewellyn Roland, Cameron town
Louis Eron, Grand Rapids city.
R. F. Matthews, Grand Rapids city
o. R. Moore, Grand Rapids city.
Al. Rember, Grand Rapids city.
Max Urbanowski, Grand Rapids
city
J. c. Werle, Grand Rapids city.
LOUIS dIOSSy CCWH VI GId'lU hdpiIsS.
Peter R. Ebbe, town of Lincoln.
. Arthur Bever, Marshfeld city.
George D. Booth, Marshfeld city
H. w. Burt, Marshfield city.
John E. Johnson, Marshfeld city.
George Koenig, Marshfeld city.
D. L. Miller, Marshfeld city.
H. A. Wasserberger, Marshfeld
city.
Carl Wenzel, Marshield city
Leo Varcheau, Marshfield town.
j. W. Churney, Jr., Milladore town.
Anton Kreckler, Milladore town.
Martin Brandt, Nekoosa.
Herb Lapham, Nekoosa.
W. c. Corriveau, Port Edwards vii
Leonard Smith, Nekoosa.
lage.
Chas. Kraske, Port Edwards village
Reimer Vehrs, Port Edwards town.
Oscar Ward, Richfeld town.
John Hamm, Rudolph.
John Joosten, Rudolph.
Irving Guckenberger, Saratoga
town.
George Knuteson, Saratoga town.
Herbert Swazee, Sherry town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
Home COMING
MEETING

Only about twenty persons were
present at the preliminary meeting
held in Days opera house Thursday
evening. This was due to the band
concert prevailing and that day being
the opening Of the hunting season
However the matter of a "Home
Coming" was discussed and every
body was in favor of it. T. A. Taylor
acted as chairman and a committee
Of three were appointed to ascertain
if the old timers and business men
were in favor of having a home COM
ing in 1917, and to report later what
they found. The committee were
Messrs. E. W. Ellis, Mayor; and F.
j. Wood and A. L. Fontaine.
AS a member Of that committee we
called up by phone about 80 families
and they were all anxious to have it.
They indicated a willingness to do all
they could to favor it and help it
along. Another meeting will be call
ed soon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
ELECT OFFICERS

The following societies elected of
fcers at their regular meetings held
on Wednesday Afternoon. The west
side ladies aid society of the Method
ist church was held at the home of
Mrs. Henry Millenbach, this being the
regular ten cent meeting of the club.
Delicious refreshments were serve J.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
President-Mrs. F. w. Calkins.
Secretary M. E. Pillar
Treasurer-Mrs.D Dan McKercher.
The east side society of the NJ.
E. church met at the church parlors
and elected the following officers:
President-Mrs. Rector.
Vice President-Mrs.M cCathie.
Secretary-Mrs. Harry Eberhardt.
Treasurer-Mrs. John Miller.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
ISLANDS HAVE
BEEN IMPROVED

The park commissioners have added
quite bit to the attractiveness of the
islands in the south side pond. Picnic
places have been provided and paths
cleared from one picnic place to an
other, Signs bearing the names of
the islands have also been erected.
On Witter island picnic place has
been made at the north end of the
island. Three places have been clear
ed on the west side of this island.
There are several excellent boat land
ings at these picnic places. On CARR
son Island two picnic places have been
provided on the east shore and paths
connect these places. Paths have also
been cut from the west bank of tire
island to these picnic places. Nice
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14

floor of the car. He said the straw
and paper caught fire and that he
watched it for a little while and the ,
left the car and came towards TIE
city. He went to the c. M. & St. P.
station and stayed there until later
in the morning, when he heard that
the two cars had been burned up, h,
made up his mind to give himself up.
The two cars destroyed were an emp
ty furniture car No. 141276 belonging
to the 500 line and a box car No.
2290 belonging to the Green Bay &
Western road. This latter car con-
tanned SO empty barrels, two bags d
dill seed and bag of barrel bungs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14

landings are also found on this island
On Edwards Island, picnic grounds
have been cleared on the north end
and on both the east and west banks
of the islands.
The city is very fortunate in owe
ing these beauty spots and that they
are appreciated is being shown more
and more. The people are at last be-
coming acquainted with the city own
ed islands and are taking advantage
of what the park commission is doing
to make them of service to the gen
eral public.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
DUNCAN BOY
HAS INFANTILE
PARALYSIS
From Thursdays Dailf.


Alfred Duncan, the six year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Duncan, Third
avenue south has been stricken with
the dreaded infant disease.
The lad complained of not feeling
we'll, but went to school Tuesday and
Wednesday. AS he did not improve,
physician was called and the case
was diagnosed as infantile paralysis.
DR.. Looze, on being informed of the
case Immediately quarantined the
house and went to the Lowell school
and took the boys sister from the
school,
The children in both the first and
second grades at the Lowell school
have been exposed to TIE disease.
Symptoms and What To Do.
The first symptoms of this child
malady are usually a sort of summer
con- rlaint. At the first showing Of
anything of this nature, competent
physician should be called and the
case carefully watched. Others should
be prevented from coming into con-
tact with the patient.
Those having children who have
been exposed at the Lowell scho.,i
will do well to give their children a
bath and an alcohol rub and a strong
physic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14

GETTING DATA
FOR new BRIDGE:

Division Engineer F. F. Mengel of
the State Highway Commission and
assistants, A. E. Kringle and G. E.
Eldred, were measuring up the bridge
and getting property lines on the
traffic bridge today. They will also
make survey of the proposed cross
ing near the Witter Hotel.
When these figures are compiled
and sketches made, they will be sent
to Madison where estimates will be-
made as to the probable cost of the
bridge and where it will be located.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14

JAM

VIM. Adamscheck of this city and
Miss Louise JAM of Dancy were mar
ried at the brides home on Wednes-
day September 9Th. Following the
ceremony a reception was held. The
newlyweds went to Chicago and Mil
waukee on wedding trip after which
they will go to housekeeping at
Pittsville where the groom is employ
ed as agent for the st. Paul road.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
CAN'T SHOOT
DEER IN WOOD
COUNTY

On account of much discussion
among sportsmen concerning the
open and closed season for deer in
Wood county, Frank Vaughn of
Marshfeld has written the Wisconsin
Conservation Commission asking that
they inform him when the closed sea-
son for killing deer would expire. The
information has been received and in
part reads as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
SELLING OIL

A. c. Smith, of Grand Rapids, a
resident of this city and county in
former years, is in Waupaca now in
the interests of the Western Oil Re
fning Co., of Indianapolis, and is
meeting good success with the farm
ers.-Waupaca Record-Leader.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
kellogg Bros. Lbr Co.

''The Wisconsin Legislature in 1915
continued the closed season for killing
deer in Wood county for an indefinite
period. No deer hunting will b.
allowed in this county until the leg
islature passes a law opening the
season"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
MYRTLE BROOKS
MARRIED

The Rev. Robert Brown, this morn
ing at II o'clock united in marriage
Louis Heath of Green, Wis, and
Myrtle E. Brooks, of Wood, Wis, Mrs.
S. L. Brooks, mother of the bride, ac-
companied the young couple to this
city. The wedding ceremony took
place at the parsonage.-Winona,
Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
FINED SIS
FOR SELLING
DOCTORED MILK
Hansen Farmer Arrested on
Complaint of State Inspector.
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Herman Herzberg, of the town of
Hansen, paid a fine of $25 and costs
in Judge F. W. Calkins' court yester-
day on charge Of having sold and
delivered adulterated milk to the
North Hansen Cheese Company. The
complaint was sworn to by R. B.
Southland, state inspector.
Herzberg was arrested by Under
sheriff Carlin and he pleaded guilty
when the charge was read to him IN
court. District Attorney John Roberts
appeared for the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14

The ladies of the Maccabees enjoy
ed an outing at the pavilion this af-
ternoon. At six o'clock a picnic sup
per will be served and the evening will
be spent in dancing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
GETTING READY
TOFIX {. & n.
v. DEPOT

The sewer and water connections
for the toilet rooms to be installed in
the G. & N. w. passenger station are
nearly completed. Work of recon
structing the interior Of the building
will start soon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
DRESS Up WEEK

The National Dress Up which this
year will cover a period of two weeks,
will commence on Sept. 80 and end on
Oct. ii. Merchants should bear this
mind and prepare to advertise and die
play their fall stocks for that time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
SICK BEASTS

Book on treatment of Horses, Cows
Sheep, Dogs and other animals, sent
free. Humphreys Homeopathic Vet
Urinary Medicines, 156 William ST.,
New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14
START WORK ON
500 LINE DEPOT
From Thursdays Dailf.

Work on the excavation for the ne
500 Line station and freight depot
in this city was commenced this morn
ing. A crew of men started to dig
trenches for the walls of the new
building.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14

Frank Wesenberg left for Buffalo,
Mimi, today to spend a few weeks,
visiting with relatives and friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14

Miss Laura LANCE of Amigo, is a
guest at the Theodore Brazeau home
on Third street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-09-14

From this registration it will be
noted that we can cast that many
votes in the coming November cleo
ton if everybody votes that is regis
tered.