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still exists among - many the old idea of a veterinarian being a 
common “hoss doctor,” the extent of his knowledge being lim¬ 
ited to a few secret receipts and an immense store of faith cures. 
At this date, however, we are rapidly progressing from this 
state in the minds of the people, but still there are many who 
hold to the belief handed down from previous generations. To 
eradicate these false ideas from the minds of the general public, 
there are many little points worthy of discussion, and many 
wherein we betray our profession in not conducting ourselves in 
a manner becoming professional men. 
The professional man is naturally expected to be neat in 
appearance, and showing a pleasant and agreeable manner, for, 
while these may be considered little things, they are neverthe¬ 
less points upon which many pay very little attention, and as a 
result, are wrongly judged by the people. Even in conversation, 
one often says something that may give rise to a severe criticism 
or the poor opinion of some one for years to come. We should 
seek society, and good or none; and to promote self-interest, it 
should be the best or none, for no one would question whether 
mingling with educated people has an elevating effect on the 
young man in his career. The mingling with people of culture 
and learning will prove far more advantageous than the hour 
spent in talk with horse jockeys or loafing around livery barns. 
While we wish the good will of jockeys and all people, still we 
must hold ourselves up, or even they will not respect us as they 
should. 
There is a gifted way possessed by many of our brethren by 
which they are always on their dignity, and are highly respected 
by everyone, and it is this feature we all should cultivate. So¬ 
cially, the veterinarian in his life can do no better than copy the 
professional bearing of the human physician. He in general is 
a man modest and dignified in bearing, having the reverent 
lespect of all. He does not seek the gaiety of society, but 
when in society he is interested in intellectual people, and there¬ 
by gains the highest esteem and confidence of all those whom 
he comes in contact with. By our choice of company we show 
