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Be it Resolved, That the Ohio Academy of Science commends the 
effort made in the dental profession and in the electrical industries to 
find substitutes for platinum in their work and urges all scientists to 
assist in every way with these important efforts at platinum conservation; 
Be it Resolved, That the Ohio Academy of Science urges the dental 
profession and the electrical and other industries to reduce to a min- 
imum the use of platinum in all places where its ultimate loss is certain; 
Be it Resolved, That the Ohio Academy of Science condemns the use 
of platinum in jewelry and in any other way that is not productive of 
scientific or industrial advance or development; 
Be it Resolved, That the Ohio Academy of Science urges the women 
of Ohio in the interests of science and the development of industry to 
abstain from the use of platinum as jewelry. 
(2) 
Wuereas, The amount of potash salts is limited and their use in 
some connections is imperative; and 
Wuereas, Most chemical and other scientific texts “ie formularies 
have long been saturated with directions for the use of potash salts 
where sodium salts would serve as well; and 
Wuereas, There has on this account in the past existed an appalling 
waste in potash, of which the citation of the use of potassium cyanide in 
gold metallurgy for years where sodium cyanide would and does do as 
well may serve as an example; therefore, 
Be it Resolved, That the Ohio Academy of Science urges all men of 
science to eliminate the use of potash where possible, and to publish the 
results of their experiments or report their experiences, favorable or 
unfavorable, to the Academy Secretary or to Professor Withrow at the 
Ohio State University. 
Ohio Biological Survey. 
An informal report was presented by Professor Herbert 
Osborn, Director of the Ohio Biological Survey, concerning the 
recent work of the Survey and its present financial limitations. 
The following resolution, presented by Professor E. L. Fullmer, 
was adopted by the Academy. 
Resolved, That the Academy record its appreciation of the work of 
the Ohio Biological Survey and express its sincere hope that the work 
of the survey may be continued with increased support and activity in 
order that more rapid progress may be made in the investigation of 
pressing biological problems. The reports so far published have been of 
distinct service and furnish a solid basis for further progress while the 
organization in co- -operation with the various universities and colleges 
gives opportunity for very effective association of the trained biological 
workers of the state. The authorities of the State University are 
assured of the continued interest and ‘co-operation of the Academy in any 
measures which may advance this project. 
