Temple University School of Dentistry - Odontolog Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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31 nt r a b urtiu it j N the preparation of tins work, the editor h;is endeavored to record n correct history of the Class of 1904, together with a brief history of the Philadelphia Dental College and the Carrettson Hospital of Oral Surgery, The leader can readily understand that it would he impossible to chronicle in a volume ot this sizifr ill ot the events that have taken place during our three years of college life; however we have tried to recall a great deal of the more pleasant and some of the more serious and strenuous parts of our associations at the good old P. D. C. I wish to express my appreciation ot the valuable assistance given by the members of our very etficlent editorial staff. They have workeJ harmoniously and conscientiously and our relations have been such that they have added to my already long list the memory of another pleasant college asso. ution. We al o take this opportunity to extend otir thanks to other members ot the class who have contributed valuable material, and now, In presenting this book, the product of our labors, to all those whose love for the old class is such as to prompt them to peruse its pages, wr realize that although our lack of experience may afford much room for criticism, we believe that you will kindly throw the mantle of charity over all errors and view its contents, not too critically, but cherish it as a record of memories tlut will be dear to us all in the years to come. A' previously suggested, it has been our aim to portray principally the lighter an.) brighter part of out three years struggle for our sheep skins, and in -o doing we have exposed the amusing peculiaritie- of many of our class mates. While it has not been our Intention to offend. never thr Jcs we have considered it our duty to adhere to the truth at all times, and in relating some ot the incidents that have transpired the •‘truth” may place some in a ridiculous light However, if you should be so honored as to tv the victim of a friendly Joke, Jo not blame the editors for the fact that has brought you to such prominence, but join hi the laugh and accept it in the spirit in which It is given, “with love for all and malice toward none.” and now that our college days are over and we must leave our Alma Mater and go out into the world as men and women to tight the battles of life that must come to us all—if at any future moment a glance through these pages and a renewal of the memories they recall should be of service or give encouragement to an of the Old Class, then we shall feel well repaid lot our efforts. '■ l»i lat Jt. S«f -»•«»•. ht» air NIK v. jov. btirM •««• «i»m (•».' •Mel. abr c»nnu •!-■ .» . WftWhiumCifi III r.ftif to ♦! •nmi» anj.arr »»J Mm( t «. • tti« buian that |M ui»J laiiir I.- M «• •••». • 11. »Utl« ftiva, L ct t»t . »%4 in t. • • bar y :. s r« ju. iva: Yen a.v k ak iwa « a« s»i?rr ibr .«. 1 wilt. B'.. is act ' ol iSnoiri wir) rl.r, ... I. aim •• F. H. WOLVEPTON, Edih r-j ‘i Ait . 9

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 arrth m he teeth are those useful and more or less ornamental appliances situated behind the grin factory midway between your bald spot and your first vest-button and used (or the purpose ol chewing the r.« There are various kinds of teeth, long, short, flat and irregular, besides milk teeth or toofies” as the fond mother designates the outfit which her progeny first develops in this world of sin ( before lie gets his teeth he is a funny little sucker. I loothoma, tooth-erup-tion and toothache completes the list that grow naturally, false teeth and a few other varieties may be raiseJ artificially. Teeth are found in the Human Race and many other quadrupeds, as cows, kittens, cogwheels, combs, saws etc The chief uses of teeth arc to make dents in boarding-house beefsteak, and to wear away the pies that mother used to make. Some people use them to spit through. If a person uses plaster teeth Ite is called a freshman, if he has gold teeth he is an advertisement, and 11