Arizona republican., 1918-04-14

showed milk rickets; of the 13 alone on condensed food all but two were ra- chitic
 Of the 30 children under one year who had been weaned, had been talk en from the breast at the fourth month; Il at the fifth and 12 between the fifth and tenth month. Only five mothers had consulted their physician before weaning the baby.
 Of the AZ children ranging from to years 19 showed one or more earious teeth. Many of the mothers had been told that it was natural for the milk teeth to rot out and conse- quently neglected having them attend ed to. This matter was discussed with the mothers and they were advised to not believe such old fashioned ideas but to have their ehildren's teeth cared for just as soon as they showed evil denoe of disease.
 100 per cent of all mothers present expressed their willingness to learn more about how to give their babies proper care. Many mothers admitted that they came early in the week merely out of curiosity but that their later visits were because they actually believed that they knew less about how to care for their children than they had supposed.
 The total expenditure for the week amounted to $42.64. This means that 1t cost little less than 19 cents to examine each case and place on record the exact condition of the child at the time of the examination,
 The management wishes to express it's deep gratitude to W. Diamond & Brother (Boston Store) for the use of the mezzanine floor for the entire elln- ic week. Without this very satisfac- tory place in which to conduct the work the results might not have been so gratifying.
 The Anti Tuberculosis association we are most grateful for material and ser vices of trained nurses To. Mrs Martin we are indebted for her super vision of several departments. To members of the Junior Guild we owe much; through their constant and painstaking work we were able to get good histories on ali cases. They also furnished stenographers who took dic- tation from the doctors in charge of the examining.
 The serving of refreshments free of charge to the guests was the kindness or Donofrio's and was an added feat ure. It was a pleasure indeed to see the babies turned over to those in charge of the nursery and the mothers served with tea and waters while wait- ing for the lecture period to begin. To the many doctors and nurses and others who assisted with the work 1 wish to express my peronal thanks. without their generous and unselfish assistance the clinic would have been a failure. As it is, viewed from all angles, the work was carried on smoothly and if we would judge from current reports the clinic was a sue cess in every respect The program as outlined by the Children's Bureau Tn Washington was carried out to the letter and Arizona has the distinction Of being the first state in the union to Come Across" with Child Welfore work since President Wilson named 1918 as Baby Year Every citizen in Phoenix was back of the movement and the governor expressed his desire to be associated with the work. On Satur- day April IS the prize babies were pre- sented to the governor at his office in the state house and each received 0 baby bond
 In closing wish to state that the one thing of paramount interest and of vital concern to all mothers and for which the clinic was planned was &C., complished. Never again will any mother who attended the clinic be tempted to believe that any of the con- densed so-called baby foods can com pare with properly modified cows milk. If they have no breast milk they will certainly use fresh, clean, properly modified cows milk according to the directions of their doctor. Condensed foods were blaekballed for all time when cows milk can be had.
 (Signed)
 EARL MENDUM TARR, N. D.
 Physician In Charge.