Editorials

Attention of Journal readers is called to the advertisement of the pamphlet by Rev. George B.

There has been an attempt in Illinois to prosecute a German midwife, for practising her vocation contrary to the new medical laws; whereupon J. E.

Substitute the word education for government , in Lincoln's famous saying, and it might well be used as a definition of true culture: Education of the people, for the people, and by the people. In practice, if not in statement, this is the motto of the professional monthly called The Popular Educator.

The complaint charged her with practising medicine contrary to Chapter 104 of the Laws of the 21st Assembly of Iowa; that, without complying with the provisions of that chapter, she performed the act of healing upon Mrs. George B.

The aroma of good deeds outlines the personality through which they are expressed. It is well to pause a moment in the busy whirl of life, when a great heart ceases to beat, to gather a lesson for the future.

One of the tastiest books of the season comes from the new publishers, Cupples & Kurd,—new in this association of names, but well known in the publication business. The unique but simple binding is a device of Mr.

This is an Illinois novel, published by Houghton, Mifflin & Co. , and written by Joseph Kirkland.

From Houghton, Mifflin & Co. comes a little volume,—beautifully printed, of antique look, and with plentiful side-headings, bearing the above title.

Whose ? Rev. M.

The Illinois Legislature has been considering the propriety of passing a new Health Act, prepared by Dr. Ranch.