Kebler, Lyman F., reports on a sample of ** anhydrous “ sodium 
carbonate which contained dirt, silicious matter, and 8.53 per cent 
of moisture. — Proc. Am. Pharm. Ass., 1906. v. 54, p. 349. 
Patch, E. L., reports finding slight traces of iron in monohydrated 
sodium carbonate. — Ibid.* v. 54, p. 346. 
Caspari. Charles E., reports 6 samples examined — 5 U. S. P. ; 1 
contained metallic impurities. — Proc. Missouri Pharm. Ass., 1906. 
p. 100. 
The author of an unsigned article quotes J. F. Palmer in the Clin- 
ical Journal. Aug. 15. 1906. to the effect that soaking the feet in 
water containing sodium carbonate, night and morning, will suffice 
to cure corns. — J. Am. M. Ass., 1906, v. 47, p. 1909. 
SODII CHLORIDUM. 
Richaud. Alb., presents an extensive study of the role of sodium 
chloride in physiology, pathology, and therapeutics. — J. de pharm. 
et de chim., Par.. 1906, v. 24. pp. 205-211, 259-266. 
Caspari. Charles E., reports 2 samples examined; both contained 
metallic impurities. — Proc. Missouri Pharm. Ass., 1906, p. 102. 
Ohliger. Millard, reports sodium chloride containing traces of 
iron, and dirty. — Proc. Michigan Pharm. Ass., 1906, p. 48. 
Loeb, Jaques, reports a series of observations on the toxicity of 
isotonic solutions of chemically pure sodium chloride on lower forms 
of life, and on the reduction or removal of this toxicity by the addi- 
tion of K and Ca ions. — Biochem. Ztschr., Berl., 1906, v. 2, pp. 
81-110. 
Eaton, R. L. (Mod. Eclecticism), thinks that alternate teaspoonful 
doses of ten grains to four ounces solutions of potassium and sodium 
chlorides prevent effusion in pleurisy. — Abstr. in Eclectic Med. J., 
Cincin., 1906, v. 66, p. 283. 
SODII CITRAS. 
Francis, John M.. notes that this is a favorite constituent in liquid 
iron preparations, to which it adds stability. — Bull. Pharm., Detroit, 
1906, v. 20. p. 186. 
Caspari, Charles E.. reports 2 samples examined — 1 U. S. P. ; 1 
contained metallic impurities. — Proc. Missouri Pharm. Ass., 1906, 
p. 101. 
Cotton. A. C., discusses the use of sodium citrate in infant feed- 
ing. — J. Am. M. Ass., 1906. v. 47. p. 1080-1083. 
Southworth. Thomas S.. discusses the advantages of sodium citrate 
over lime water and other alkalies in infant feeding. — Ibid.* v. 47, 
p. 1084. 
For additional references on the use of sodium citrate in infant, i 
feeding, see the Index Medieus and J. Am. M. Ass. 
