French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24
In FAVOR OF OsEE0PATHY
Joe Mitchell ChappIe Argues For I'll
Recognition.
charleston Sunday News)

a. NCudE1SSIOn Ouludy VS"SJ
Local osteopaths are interested in
an article by Joe Mitchell Chapple,
appearing in the National Magazine
for September, "Osteopathy as a War
Aid; the Value of the Science in TAX
ing Care OF Wounded and Disabled
Soldiers"
AS a profession osteopathy has new
er been recognized in the treatment
of wounded soldiers, and this article
strikes a dominant chord in favor OF
the profession.
To quote from the article: 'The
invasionso of the germs in air and wat
er, surrounding the human body in I'M
tuld millions, is best repulsed by the
natural defenses in the circulation of
good, healthy, red blood-so say
these disciples of prevention and adj
.justment. 1t would seem, therefore,
that osteopathy, founded by a physi-
clan of the old school, who served as
a surgeon of the army, ought to have
some consideration in the armies mar
.shaled on the soil of France. For
may not his experiences, acquired in
of the wounded on the field
of battle during the civil war, have
been a factor in1establishing the sys-
tenn whose recognized benefits might
mean much in, Saving even more lives
of our soldiers in the war Of 1918? IL
would seem logical to employ every
agency that might be available in
conserving life, and why Osteopathy lis
barred at this critical time is difficult
for the average American citizen, with
favorable Jor unbiased opinions as to
.osteopathy, to understand. Public
sentiment will SOC crystalline on this
subject as the list of casualties in
.creases. The heroic and overworked
doctors in the army are already real-
izfng that every sort Of efficient as
sistance at this time is not only
sought, but demanded, in the extreme
emergencies Of warfare.
cit is the purpose of the American
Osteopathic Association to provide
osteopathic care for the boys in the
camps, and environments, without cost
to them. 1t has spread broadcast the
information that the soldiers and sail
ors will receive osteopathic care dur
ing the period of the wal free of any
charge, and, although MOI accepted,
osteopathic clinics, with equipment
and maintenance, have been offered to
the government. The lack of the de-
of M. D., however, has necessl-
tated, or rather caused, the turning
down of all these proposals.
War is more hell now than when
Sherman created his famous epigram.
Modern barbarous, u~ncivilized meth
DDS Of destruction are crippling and
disabling thousands of our brave boys
in a way which makes u hearts
bleed. The frightfulness of an I'M
scrupulous foe is daily i%nventing new
fortunes to disfigUre and main, IL
not kill, those who have the courage
10 SIdIu up " III aus VI AASAS ~
Justice. When, therefore, a patriotic
body of men offers its services anc
skill to do it's part in restoring to
some degree the usefulness of those
are offering their lives upon the
battle fronts in Europe, there can be
but one answer-give them a chance.
That is all that osteopathy aRks-a
chance to prove that it can do its bit.
Whether or not tina chance is given
will not reflect upon the osteapaths of
America, for they are spending their
time and money to get the opportunity
and ie Il is not given them they viii
have known that they did their part
to be of utmost service to the cause
of freedom and lei pain-racked sons.