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Editorial. 
Am.   Jour.  Pharm. 
January,  1920. 
in  all  of  the  various  activities  that  make  for  the  progress  of  the  pro- 
fession and  the  papers  presented  and  the  several  addresses  of  the 
presidents  and  the  chairmen  of  the  sections  indicated  the  earnestness 
of  the  spirit  of  research  and  the  desire  for  professional  advancement 
that  pervaded  these  meetings. 
Before  closing  the  door  upon  191 9,  we  cannot  refrain  from  re- 
ferring to  some  matters  that  are  personal  to  the  Journal.  Volume  9 1 
has  been  completed,  but  not  without  many  peculiar  and  trying 
difficulties.  Those  who,  during  this  year,  have  been  engaged  in 
publication  or  had  dealings  with  printers  will  appreciate  the  troubles 
of  the  editor  in  endeavoring  to  have  the  monthly  numbers  of  the 
Journal  issued  with  at  least  some  degree  of  regularity.  At  times,  it 
would  appear  as  if  the  entire  printing  establishment  was  under  the 
control  of  the  "printer's  devil"  and  that  his  main  weapon  was  ob- 
struction. However,  the  year  with  its  trying,  yet  profitable,  experi- 
ences is  over. 
The  Editor  has  given  his  best  efforts  to  maintain  the  American 
Journal  of  Pharmacy  as  a  progressive  and  ethical  magazine  of  phar- 
macy and  appreciates  the  support  that  has  been  given  so  loyally 
and  continuously  by  the  contributors  and  subscribers  and  is  grateful 
for  the  encouragements  and  kindly  expressions  that  have  come  his 
way.  It  is  a  great  satisfaction  to  know  that  the  Journal  is  not  only 
maintaining  a  long  established  ethical  standard,  but  that,  likewise, 
its  advertising  patronage  and  its  subscription  list  are  both  making 
healthy  and  substantial  gains,  that  its  readers  are  multiplying  and 
its  influence  is  growing  apace.  He  takes  this  opportunity  to  once 
more  acknowledge  his  indebtedness  to  the  authors  and  contributors 
who  have  aided  so  materially  in  the  progress. 
As  we  view  the  year  ahead  of  us,  we  cannot  but  see  the  dark 
clouds  that  are  already  above  the  horizon.  However,  we  are  not 
inclined  to  be  pessimistic.  This  year  will  be  full  of  opportunity  for 
work  and  for  prosperity  such  as  never  came  to  us  before.  With 
optimistic  energy  we  must  seize  the  opportunities  as  presented,  and 
with  well-defined  purposes  work  out  the  salvation  of  sane  ideals 
that  must  be  established  as  the  foundation  for  social,  economic 
and  scientific  progress.  Pharmacists  everywhere  must  realize  that 
they  will  have  a  share  in  the  responsibilities  and  opportunities  of 
this  momentous  reconstructive  period.  The  adherence  to  the  ethics 
of  the  profession  and  the  degree  of  personal  application,  will  determine 
the  individual's  share  in  the  prosperity  and  happiness  that  is  in  store. 
