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to rise to any appreciable extent. — J. Soc. Chem. Ind., Lond., 1905, 
v. 24, pp. 187-188. 
Lyons, A. B., points out that the omission of the word “ pure,” in 
connection with the assay requirement for the compound solution of 
iodine, does not coincide with the purity statement under iodine. — 
Proc. Am. Pharm. Ass., 1905, v. 53, p. 261. 
Kleinschmidt, A. A., points out that the tincture of iodine, U. S. P., 
VIII, is a compound, not a simple tincture, and should be so 
labeled. — Proc. Am. Pharm. Ass., 1905, v. 53, p. 404. 
Williams, John K., thinks that the U. S. P., VIII, directions to 
triturate the ingredients in making tincture of iodine entail an absurd 
waste of time. He prefers to put the ingredients into a shop bottle 
and shake occasionally. — Proc. Connecticut Pharm. Ass., 1905, p. 51. 
Caldwell, Paul, recommends making tincture of iodine by circu- 
latory displacement, using cheese cloth or gauze to hold the iodine. — 
Drug Circ. & Chem. Gaz., X. Y., 1905, v. 49, p. 220. 
Remington, J. P., justifies the addition of potassium iodide to the 
tincture of iodine in the U. S. P., VIII, on the ground that it acts as 
a preservative, prevents the loss of free iodine, and will thus obviate 
the prosecution of pharmacists for selling tincture of iodine deficient 
in strength. — Proc. Am. Pharm. Ass., 1905, v. 53, p. 254. 
Dohrne, A. R. L., examined 4 samples of tincture of iodine which 
varied from 1.2 to 7.1 per cent of free iodine. Two of the samples, 
containing less than 3 per cent of iodine each, were evidently diluted 
with water and were thoroughly bad. — Proc. Maryland Pharm. Ass., 
1905, p. 49. 
La Wall, Charles H.. reports on 8 samples of tincture of iodine 
which varied from 7.74 to 1.4 per cent of free iodine ; 4 of the sam- 
ples contained less than 3 per cent, and 2 additional samples less 
than 4 per cent of free iodine. One sample was made with wood 
alcohol. — Proc. Am. Pharm. Ass., 1905, v. 53, p. 185. 
Blanchi, A., discusses the preparation of iodine ointment and pro- 
poses the use of iodine oleate as a basis. This oleate may be prepared 
by pouring an alcoholic solution of 1 part of iodine into 3 parts of 
oleic acid and evaporating the alcohol at a low temperature. — Boll. 
Chim. Farm., Milano, 1905, v. 44, pp. 553-558. 
Kinnaman, Guy C., presents the results of a comprehensive inves- 
tigation on the action of the more important antiseptic substances 
containing iodine in chemical combination. — J. Am. M. Ass., Chicago, 
1905, v. 45, p. 601. 
Schurhoff, P., reports experiments made with iodine combinations 
to determine their decomposition in the animal organism. — Arch, 
internat. de Pharmacod. et de Tlierap., 1905, v. 14, pp. 429M36. 
Xigoul, M., presents a comparative study of the action of tincture 
of iodine, potassium iodide, and iodosol, the latter a name given to a 
