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comes in for a good share of this feature. The Horseman , for 
instance, has lengthy contributions from the pens of Dr. Joseph 
Hughes on “ Strains, their Nature, Effect and Treatment ” ; by 
Prof. Olof Schwarzkopf on “ The Nature and Cause of Gland¬ 
ers” ; by Prof. S. J. J. Harger on “ The Digestive Organs of the 
Horse, their Nature, Functions and Diseases”; by Dr. A. S. 
Alexander on u Hygiene Applied to Breeding,” and by Dr. W. 
E. Bruette on “Juvenile Equine Diseases.” While the names 
of these contributors are sufficient guarantee for excellence of 
writing, still the skill with which some of these articles have 
been adapted for the unprofessional reader gives them an 
original touch and peculiar interest even for veterinarians. 
The Beauties of Freedom From State Boards of 
Veterinary Examiners. —The following card reads to-day 
almost like a dream from far-off ages or long-since past condi¬ 
tions., Still not all States have as yet examining boards. 
“ Joseph Reigner, Veterinary Surgery and Horse Hospital Infir¬ 
mary. All Diseases of the Horse Successfully Treated or No 
Pay. 3736 Pearson Ave., Chicago. Moreover, great news to 
Horsemen : No more lame horses. A new and most scientific 
discovery, 50 years ahead of the age. Do not hesitate, but come 
and test these wonders. No Bleeding, Satan, Fireing, Blister¬ 
ing or Nerving. Will give you testimonials, and secure you for 
your horse, what more do you want, whoever wishes to learn 
how it is done, come and I will show you how to cure or pre¬ 
vent Spavin, Ringbones, Splints, Enlargement of the Heals, 
Corns, Stringhalt, Knuckling, Curbs, Sprains of Tendons, Wind- 
galls, Acute Eiminitis, Founder, Kneesprung, Weakness, 
Stumbling, Contracted Hoof, Toroughpin, Navicular Disease, 
Cutting, Overeaching. Charges moderate, keep the horse at 
work. If slow during cure, if desired I will buy your lame 
horses if you don’t want them cured for yourself. Ambulance 
for horses unable to walk. Telephone, Yards 855. References 
—J. H. Thompson, Contractor, 2194 38th-st Joseph Courvil, 
Grocer, 2104 ^8th-st. Joseph Bouffard, 2040 38th-st. Saloon. 
Samuel Fournier, Grocer, 3821 California-av.” 
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