COLLEGES

The New Jersey College of Pharmacy is building a $300,000 home.

The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, located at Boston, is to have a new and exceptionally fine home, through the generosity of George Robert White, president of the Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation. The college will build a $300,000 home at Longwood avenue and Worthington street in the Roxbury District of Boston. The lot is 300x250 feet. This district includes the Harvard Medical and Dental Schools, prominent hospitals and educational institutions.

A President, A Secretary and Two Deans. Frederick J. Wulling, President A. Ph. A. (right),, and W. B. Day, Secretary A. Ph. A. (left). Photo taken in the Medicinal Plant Laboratory on occasion of Dean Day's recent visit to the College of Pharmacy, I'niversity of Minnesota.

Students See Physiological Testing of Drugs and

Visit Shaw's Garden. The course of special lectures to students of all classes at the St. Louis College last autumn was continued on January 10, when Oscar G. Salb, a graduate of Perdue University and at present active in biological research in St. Louis for the J. T. Milliken Company, delivered a lecture on "Physiological Testing of Drugs on the Lower Animals," illustrated by practical demonstrations. Aconite, cannabis indica, ergot and digitalis were the drugs selected, and their action was shown by ex

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periments so carefully selected that the audience readily grasped the principles underlying their application.

On January 25 a visit was paid to the Missouri Botanical Garden by students, under the guidance of Professor Francis Hemm and Associate Professor Leo Suppan. The visitors were so fortunate as to secure the services of G. A. Pring, superintendent of the collection of orchids and other exotics at the garden, who showed them the general arrangements and pointed out a number of plants of medicinal and economic interest.

The expedition was chiefly of an explanatory nature, to enable the students to find the position of any particular medicinal plant or plants which they might desire to study in the growing state. At a later date when the weather becomes favorable for the outside growing of plants, another visit will be made to the garden by the students. This garden was founded by Henry Shaw, who was one of the early directors of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

USEFUL NOTES

Mending Pestle Handles. First see that both the wood and the cavity are dry and warm, the head especially to be quite hot. Into the cavity of the head pour some melted shellac, and immediately insert the handle, round which some loose fibrous material, e. g., frayed-out twine, has been wound, and retain in position until firmly set.-[Pharmaceutical Journal.

A Soda Stool as a Percolator Stand. Having had some trouble getting a percolator to set securely, I took one of my old wire soda stools and cut a hole in the seat to fit the percolator, writes a contributor to the Bulletin of Pharmacy. The percolator just reaches the neck of a gallon bottle set on the floor; but as an additional precaution against spilling, I place a two-inch granite funnel in the neck.

The Magic Figure Seven. Here is a little timesaver that the buyer for a store doing a $100,000 annual business told me about recently. To determine approximately the price of a single package, multiply the gross price by seven. For illustration, if a single piece of merchandise costs $9 a gross, the price of a single package is about 6 3/10. The buyer says that this short cut is of special value when traveling salesmen are quoting prices on goods that he has never handled.

Grease Spots on the Marble.-Spots on the serving counter made by grease may be removed by the use of a strong solution of green soap. Stains, which should be treated at once, usually may be taken out by rubbing them with a piece of pumice. To restore the polish to the marble when removed by soap, pumice or other means, rub well with putty powder, applied by means of felt around a brick. The powder should be kept moistened with water, and a good deal of elbow grease should be behind the brick.

SALESMEN DEPARTMENT

Walter J. Walsh, Jr., of St. Louis visited Indianapolis during the holidays.

Charles L. Bieser, who represents Merck & Co. and has headquarters at Denver, spent some time in St. Louis recently on his way to New York.

George F. Weaver, with the Pompeian Mfg. Co., and W. B. Baker, with the Lambert Pharmacal Co. of St. Louis, enjoyed the holiday season at Hollister, Mo.

I. W. Kurtz, Jr., has since December 2, 1916, been making things interesting at the home of his parents in St. Louis. His father is sales manager of the J. T. Milliken Co.

Ralph E. Thompson, who has long represented the Evans-Smith Drug Co. in Oklahoma, is now with Charles E. Hires & Co., and is making Kansas City headquarters. He visits the adjoining territory.

The St. Joseph, Mo., City Salesmen's Association, January 18, gave the pharmacists, grocers, bakers and butchers of that city a banquet. J. W. Koch represented the druggists as speaker. His subject was, "The Gentleman from Missouri."

J. H. Harwood, who was a junior student at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, session of 1908-9, is now on the road for the Ellis-Jones Drug Co., of Memphis, Tenn. He is as popular as a salesman as he was as a student. Classmates please note his address.

J. D. Riley of St. Louis, who represents E. R. Squibb & Son, spent the first half of January in New York, attending the annual convention of Squibb's salesmen and detail men. Mr. Riley is a man of ideas and, no doubt, was busy exchanging them with his associates.

A Fohrell Testimonial Dinner.-Thirty-nine associates of Anthony Fohrell at the Meyer Brothers Drug Co., in recognition of his thirty-nine years of faithful service Iwith that firm and as a testimonial to his many good qualities as a man, gave him a testimonial dinner at the Missouri Athletic Club the evening of December 28. Gustav J. Meyer was the apt toastmaster and many were the responses made in a happy vein. The following is a list of those responsible for the occasion: Wm. Ochse, E. F. Helbig, E. J. Schall, Thos. F. McTigue, Jr., H. B. Lynott, Chas. Dreyer, H. H. Schleuter, C. A. Iarns, G. J. Meyer, J. M. Gale, E. F. Lee, H. M. Whelpley, F. R. Amlar, John W. Barron, John C. Vaughan, Wm. Bubinger, A. C. Meyer, E. J. Habegger, Gus H. Roebke, C. E. Cochrane, Frank Decker, O. P. Meyer, Carl F. G. Meyer, J. A. Stafford, Edw. P. Schrader, M. A. Rein, S. B. Simpson, Geo. Donner, Chas. Passmore, Henry Flair, Chas. H. Colman, R. A. Rice, J. E. Bradley, J. T. Finch, G.

Anthony Fohrell

G. W. Murphy, representing J. Hungerford Smith Co. in Nebraska, spent the holidays at his home in Kentucky. He called on St. Louis friends while passing through that city.

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John K. Higgins spent some time in St. Louis recently in

the interest of Hynson, Westcott & Dunning of Baltimore, Md. He is a frequent attendant at the A. Ph. A. conventions.

Pharmaceutical Interest in Banks. Among the directors of the Mechanics-American National Bank of St. Louis is James F. Ballard, president of the Ballard-Snow Liniment Co.; E. W. Grove, of the Paris Medicine Co., and A. D. Lambert, of the Lambert Pharmacal Co.

A Chip of the Old Block is Henry Thorp Posey, 'son

Henry Thorp Posey

of H. G. Posey of New Orleans. Mr. Posey represents the Meyer Brothers Drug Co. in the territory tributary to the Crescent City. The young man looks after affairs at home.

Dr. Freeland J. Dunn has had his territory extended so that he now represents W. J. Bush & Co. of New York in the large cities from Duluth, Minn., to Galveston, Tex. The doctor is a very popular salesman.

Benjamin H. Milliken is numbered among the

new citizens of St. Louis. He made the acquaintance of his father, Louis R. Milliken, October 18, 1916. Mr. Milliken, Sr., is at the head of the purchasing department of the J. T. Milliken Co.

LATE HOURS account for a lot of premature wrinkles.

SWALLOWS.-It may take more than one swallow to make a summer, but half a swallow of dirty milk can make a summer complaint. [Bull. Lincoln (Neb.) Health Dept.

ST. LOUIS LOCALS

St. Louis R. D. A.-F. H. Swift, president; George M. Scheu, 1st vice-president; E. M. Pirner, 2nd vice-president; George F. Hansgen, treasurer; Charles W. Stockhausen, secretary; E. A. Sennewald, field secretary.

Mo. Ph. A.-Excelsior Springs, June 12.

Dr. Ulrich Harder is a veteran pharmacist, as well as physician, at Walnut Park.

Hugo Baepler, Ph. G., is proprietor of the Theresa Pharmacy, at 3500 Olive street.

Edw. L. Hall is a hustling, up-to-date prescription clerk for J. J. Frey at Leffingwell and Cass.

Herbert F. Pittana is a very efficient clerk at the Grand and Arsenal Store of the Johnson-EnderlePauley Drug Co.

Dr. Fred C. Simon, Ph. G., was operated for appendicitis early in January. He was confined to the hospital for several weeks.

William Krummenacher of 1400 North Grand avenue was recently visited by burglars, who exchanged a ragged overcoat for a liberal supply of sundries, etc.

Gibson's Drug Store, at Euclid and Laclede avenues, is not only a business place, but thoroughly up to date in every particular. When it comes to being Johnny on the spot, George R. Gibson, proprietor, is always in evidence.

Wm. R. Warner & Co. had a very enjoyable dinner at the Missouri Athletic Association rooms January 23. President G. D. Merner was toastmaster. Various matters of interest to pharmacy were discussed. Miss D. R. Rider, who has recently taken over the welfare work among the employes, explained her plans.

"The High Power Explosives and Poisonous Gases Used in the European War," was the subject of a lecture by Dr. W. H. Wiedemann before the St. Louis Academy of Science, 3817 Olive street, at 8:15 p. m. January 15. The subject was further discussed by physicians who have had experience at the war front.

Nine Registered St. Louis Relief Clerks. Relief clerks desiring to be listed will please communicate with the Meyer Brothers Druggist. Herzog, Frederick, Ph. G. '97, care Strub's Pharmacy, 4600 Pope avenue.

Fred Herzog, Ph. G.

C. S. Allen, 5898A Von Versen avenue (day telephone, Cabany 1214, or night, Cabany 4704W). Wednesdays and Fridays open.

W. J. Delany, Ph. G. '13, 3654 Page avenue (Delmar 2888R).

Theo. O. Hoffman (Tuesdays and Fridays open), 2835 Thomas street. Phone, Central 9209J.

Chas. J. Koch (Central 604 or Main

1374), residence 1741 Missouri avenue.

F. A. Moeller, Ph. G. '98, residence 3520 Henrietta. Victor 2112J.

Edward F. Siff, 4146 Lee avenue. Delmar 3950R; evenings and Sundays.

A. Triska, 1802 Iowa avenue (evenings and Sundays open).

E. H. Voepel, Ph. G. '97, residence 6420 Colorado avenue (Riverside 1301).

Yes, Both Wilkerson and Chambers Are Engaged. -Among the popular bachelors in the drug trade of St. Louis are J. A. Wilkerson, Ph. G., and Thomas B. Chambers, Ph. G., both managers of drug stores for the Johnson-Enderle-Pauley Drug Co. Among the surprises at a banquet of the employes of that organization was the announcement of the engagement of Mr. Wilkerson to Miss Mary Mead and of Mr. Chambers to Miss Elsie Bauer. The double wedding will take place in June.

The merchants of St. Louis spent $4,000,000 a year for publicity. Are pharmacists represented to the extent they should be in this advertising?

Eugene Hunt, formerly of Savannah, Mo., is now located with T. B. Walsh, 2854 Lafayette avenue, where he is learning the intricacies of city trade.

Thomas Rosenthal of Eighteenth and Wash streets was visited by highwaymen who robbed him of $18 and used him as a revolver target.

We Know That All of Our St. Louis Readers Will Sympathize with Oscar F. Bausch.-It is a matter of record that Oscar F. Bausch received the MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST Trophy for securing the greatest number of new subscribers during the month of December, 1916. He was presented with this trophy at the banquet tendered the salesmen December 20. Mr. Bausch carefully packed the trophy in the box which was made for it. Someone with a mischievous turn of mind induced Mr. Bausch to stop for a moment on his way home. While Mr. Bausch's attention was otherwise occupied, the party removed the trophy and filled the box with empty beer bottles. It was around the hour of midnight when Mr. Bausch reached home and found Mrs. Bausch sound asleep. He was justly proud of the MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST Trophy, and in the fullness of his heart awakened his good wife to share with him the joy of the occasion. The trophy has been recovered, but the "culprit" is still at large. The MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST, while not legally responsible, feels morally obligated to identify the guilty party. It is hereby announced that a "suitable reward" will be given anyone furnishing information which will lead to the identification and capture, dead or alive, of the party or parties who perpetrated the rank substitution of "empty" beer bottles for Mr. Bausch's prize. This document is duly dated, signed and sealed. H. M. WHELPLEY,

Acetanilid. The demand is considerably lighter and prices have developed an easier tendency. Barrel lots of either Crystal or Powdered are now offered at 50c the pound; 10-pound lots 54c, 1-pound cartons 60c.

Acetphenetidin.-A steady demand has considerably reduced domestic stocks of this popular Coal Tar Derivative and jobbers have advanced their prices to a basis of $30 the pound in bulk or $2.25 the ounce in 1-ounce cartons.

Caffein Alkaloid is practically unchanged, though citrated is quoted on a higher basis due to a higher market for Citric Acid.

Caffein Citrated is now offered at $9.25 to $9.50 the pound.

Cocaine. Manufacturers have advanced their prices to the extent of 50c the ounce, due to an increased demand and higher cost of production. There has also been an active demand for export. Cocaine Hydrochloride is now offered on the following basis:

Glycerin. The uncertainty as to the war situation has caused manufacturers to strengthen their views. Prices are quoted on a higher level and supplies are being offered in a limited way awaiting the outcome of the war situation. C. P. Glycerin in drums is quoted at 60c the pound, 50-pound cans 1c the pound higher.

Lycopodium.-This article is in better demand and holders have advanced their prices to the extent of 5c the pound.

Menthol. Advices from primary centers indicate higher prices, due to shortage in supplies of Mint. Importers have advanced their prices accordingly. In a jobbing way the price ranges from $4.75 to $4.85 the pound.

Napthaline.-Balls and Flakes are both in good demand and quotations are being made on the basis of 122 to 13c the pound in barrels. In small lots the usual advance is asked.

Silver Nitrate.-Advances in the price of Bar Silver has been reflected in the price of Nitrate. U. S. P. Crystals are quoted at $10.30 to $10.40 the pound; 1-ounce vials at 67c the ounce.

Quicksilver.-The developments in the war situation have brought out a speculative tendency in regard to this liquid metal and prices have advanced to the extent of $70 per flask of 75 pounds, making the present quotation approximately $1 the pound higher than a week ago.

Saccharin.-This sweetening agent is being more freely offered and a sluggish demand has caused a revision in prices. Supplies can be purchased on the basis of $21 the pound in 1-pound cans.

Thymol. On account of limited supplies this item has advanced to $15.50 the pound.

Acid. Carbolic supplies are liberal and manufacturers have shaded their prices to the extent of 12c the pound. On pound bottles the quotations range from 72 to 75c, according to quantity.

Citric.-Manufacturers have advanced their prices, due to the firm demand and increased cost of raw materials. Crystals are quoted at 80c the pound in barrel lots, 10-pound lots 87c, less quantity 90c.

Salicylic.-Manufacturers have reduced their prices 10c the pound, bringing the quotation for 1-pound cartons down to $1.20 the pound.

Balsams, Copaiba.-The demand for South Ameriican Copaiba has been very active and present quo tations are 90c to $1 the pound, according to quantity. Fir.-Canada Balsam is in firm demand, but the price is practically unchanged.

Peru.

The demand is quiet and supplies are fair. No material change in price.

Berries, Cubeb.-The market shows a decidedly strengthening tendency and quotations are now made on the basis of 25c the pound in 25-pound lots.

Juniper. Owing to the uncertainty in securing further supplies from abroad on account of the freight situation, prices are being quoted on a higher level.

Ground and Powdered Grades 2 to 3c a pound more. Oils, Bergamot.-Recent arrivals have relieved the scarcity and prices have been made on a slightly lower basis. Present quotations range from $7.25 to $7.75 the pound.

Cubeb. In sympathy with the higher cost of raw materials, this oil is being quoted from $5 to $5.50 the pound.

Juniper Berries.-Stocks of Juniper Oil are comparatively light and sellers have advanced the prices to the extent of $1 the pound. The U. S. P. twice rectified quality is now quoted at $23 the pound.

Lemon.-Prices are firm in primary markets and domestic demand is very heavy. The increased cost of transportation and insurance has brought about higher prices in domestic markets.

25-lb. coppers are quoted at, lb..
5-lb. coppers. lb..
1-lb. coppers

$1.45

1.65

2.05

Orange.-Oil Sweet Orange Peel is now quoted on the basis of $3.20 the pound for 25-pound coppers, $3.45 the pound in 5-pound packages, $3.75 a pound in 1-pound coppers.

Flowers, Arnica.-True Montana in 200-pound bales are quoted at $2.30, 25-pound lots $2.37, 10-pound lots $2.40 the pound.

Calendula.-German Flowers are practically out of the market and are being quoted nominally at $3 the pound.

Gum Styrax.-Owing to the shortage of supplies, the price has been further advanced to $5 the pound. Root, Alkanet.-With stocks very light and demand moderate, Hungarian Alkanet has been advanced to $1.50 the pound.

Angelica-German Root is now offered at 95c to $1 the pound, owing to scarcity of supplies.

American Root is quoted at 50 to 60c, according to quantity.

Seed, Anise.-Available suplies are limited and prices have again been marked up sharply. Levant is quoted at 35 to 40c the pound, according to quantity.

Celery.-Cable advices indicate higher prices abroad. Domestic sellers have increased their prices to the extent of 1c the pound.

Caraway. Owing to the developments in the European situation and scarcity of stocks here, quotations are nominal at 60 to 70c the pound.

Fornugreek.-Only limited supplies are available and prices are quoted at a higher level. Revised quotations are 112c for 220-pound bags with the usual advance for smaller lots. Ground is quoted 1c the pound higher.

Poppy.-Dutch seed is quoted materially higher, due to scarcity of spot stocks and the uncertainty as to receipt of further supplies. Bag lots of 110 pounds are quotable at 60c, 25-pound lots 63c, 5-pound lots 66c, less quantities 70c.

Shellac. Prices are entirely nominal, most importers refusing to name prices, awaiting a readjustment of the foreign situation. Virtually no Shellac has left Calcutta for the United States within the last two weeks and the announced intention of Germany to resume her submarine campaign has caused no little excitement in the market.

T. N. Bright is offered at present in 165-pound cases at 62c with a corresponding advance on smaller quantities.

White Bleached Hanks is offered in 250-pound barrels at 47c with the usual differential on smaller lots. Mercurials.-In sympathy with the advance in basic metal, Mercurials have been advanced upward to the following: