A copy of, "The Physician's Manual of the Pharmacopeia and the
National Formulary," "The Propaganda for Reform .in Proprietary Med-
icines," and "New and Non-official Remedies" was purchased and ex-
pressed to the members of the committee, to be used by them as working
tools.
Because propagandic activity and advancement, in any locality, de-
pends largely upon what is being accomplished in other parts of the
field, a copy of the following letter was sent to the Secretaries of the
various State Associations. This letter was printed upon the letter-
heads of the committee, but thinking it was not strictly the work as-
signed to this committee the expense this incurred was not charged
against the appropriation.
'*To the Secretary of the State Pharmaceutical Association,

My Dear Sir: — In some states the propaganda for drug reform
has been efficient while in others practically nothing has been done.
The experience in Illinois has shown that a propagandic committee
of the State Pharmaceutical Association has been a great aid in arousing
interest, suggesting methods, and in proving the value of the movement
financially as well as pharmaceutically.
In addition to furnishing the members a monthly letter the com-
mittee has assisted in organizing local meetings of druggists, and of
druggists and physicians.
It is found that the work in one section has a decided influence
upon conditions in other localities. It assists also in strengthening local
societies, and in demonstrating the dependence of the druggist upon
local, state and national organizations.
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Some state associations have neglected to appoint such propagandi
committees, and we feel that by that neglect they weaken the move
ment not only in their own territory but also in other states.
