St Louis College of Pharmacy - Prescripto Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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x----211 D I2 li S ci I2 n In T 0 1e-1--+-- CHARLES W. MUELLER In the year of nineteen thirteen Mr. Charles VV. Mueller began his- career at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, at 2108 Locust Street. As custodian of the building he had a multitude of duties to perform. When we need a pencil, notebook, lock, key, any repair work, help in our student activities, he lends a Willing hand. He has done much to make our school life more pleasant, enjoyable and profitable. VVhen we are in need of advice about affairs within his domain, he cheerfully gives it. He has the welfare of each and eve1y student at heart regardless of age, sex or creed 3 all are treated kindly. As the days, weeks, yes years, go by, we realize more and more his value as a friend and helper. The student body takes this opportunity to show their appreciation for his work and interest in their behalf, during their college days. It is with great pleasure that we ponder over the happy hours spent with Charlie at college. He has a very friendly attitude and a good sense of humor, and we can all recall the numerous interesting and amusing incidents related by him during our college work. It is the hope of all the senior class, that they will have the privilege of enjoying a happy reunion each year in the future, with Mr. Mueller. l X --'af I9 Gia. 3 212-N fe Y Page One Hundred Five

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Page One Hundred Four ----al D I2 E S ei I2 I rr T cr 1:----A invariably be asked to throw in a night cap of Spts. Frumenti, which was kept in a shelf bottle in the front of the store. I once worked with a clerk, who, when this generosity was abused by repeated calls from the weary Willie, added a gen- erous dose of Fld. Ext. Ipecac, and sometimes to our surprise and chagrin the gentleman would return with a ravenous appetite, which to satisfy, would cost my friend a quarter. Wfith our present-day laws, I do not believe such pranks could or would be played. There was not much need for athletics, because plenty of calisthenics was given to the boys of the eighties, with the broom, the mop, etc. Naturally the various duties of the apprentice then, differed somewhat from those of today. Powders were divided into scoops and dropped into partially folded paper, and the apprentice had to keep a s-upply of these papersg bottle or pack remedies such as cough syrup, liniment, Seidlitz powders, etc., and so was kept fairly busy all day long. The transportation of the eighties, not being of the present rapid type, necessi- tated an early start and also an early get-away for bed. In those days the horse or mule drawn cars did not always stay on the track g few streets were paved, and the passengers often had to assist in getting the car back on the track. Passengers were picked up anywhere they happened to be, and stops were made anywhere on the street, so delays had to be anticipated, and so transportation took up an extra amount of the student's time. Except for those who worked together in the laboratories, or sat near one another in the class rooms, there was little chance for acquaintance or any social life among them. The great majority of students wasted no time and applied themselves diligently to their work. The teachers then took an interest in each individual student, and I understand this policy has been continued ever since, which, with the splendid course offered by our College of Pharmacy makes it possible for those who wish, to get a thorough training in Pharmacy, if they will sincerely apply themselves. The work in a drug store of today, since other lines have been added, I believe is much more pleasant, for the reason that conversation need not be entirely with sick people, or of sickness as it was then g and frequently in those days druggists were called upon by their patrons to diagnose their ailments, and it required a good deal of diplomatic effort to convince them that they should consult a physician, and at the same time retain their friendship and patronage. I-Iowever, there were many druggists who did much prescribing, and which was the greater part of their business. There is practically none of this done today, for with the march of progress has come the modern hospital, and the many able physicians of today, and few people object to go to them, but there were few who did not object in those days, and I am sure the druggist of today is only too glad to be relieved of the respon- sibility of prescribing which his position involved in those Ngood old days, and when we compare the life of the earlier pharmacy student and druggist with those of today, and the old-time drug store with those we have now, I think you will agree with me when I say, give me the druggist and store of today! Tx .S J as K L QQ 1 r

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as---l---S3 D I2 li 5 ci ID I D T o as--2-f Miss Park i W '1' w' sxazsgwlkfzi' ng ' Miss Mary Park has been associated with the St. Louis College of Pharmacy since the Fall of 1926 when s-he came to us as Secretary to the Dean-Dr. VVhelp- ley. Before that time she had for some years been associated with Dr. VVhelpley as his private secretary in his capacity as Editor of The Meyer D1'uggist.- She has had much experience in College work especially in regard to enrollment and matriculation-acting as Registrar in absence of the Dean. But Miss Park is best known tothe students for her sweet disposition and equable temperament. She is accommodating at all times-no matter what the favor we ask of her, she gladly and promptly grants it. Many times we would be lost without Miss Pa1'k's helping hand-'phone calls would not be delivered, lost articles would never find their owners-even dances might not be properly advertised through the medium of the Bulletin Board. Moreover, she even acts as anti-depressionistf' Many a time when we were 'iblue she has raised our fallen spirits. And again she has raised our fallen finances through helping us secure employment. No matter how busy Miss Park may be, nothing is too great or too trivial to receive her immediate attention. She is interested in each of us at all times and enters into the spirit of our school work as well as our fun. Unassuming and Democratic at all times, she is a real friend in need. The office and the hall would seem empty without her. J T- of Q' 'Ui I 9 mtg. 3 2 1- 4 1 Page One Hundred Six