University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine - Reflector Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

Page 63 text:

T1-IE REFI .ECTORSE 32 4 V Q E? had now almost reached maturity. His efforts were spent in lec- turing to the public on the necessity of preserving the deciduous bicuspids. He was also Editor of the Deposit Weakly Bugle, which is edited monthly in that town. The picture faded and that of a dark haired Swede took its place-Nisson, of course. He was surrounded by a flock of little Casses, and was apparently suffering all the trials and tribulations of married life. Nis had left his profession because of financial reasons and was singing the principal role in the opera Che-la B.V.D. Lockhart naturally followed the vision of Cass. He was not living as an ordinary man, but dwelt in Asia Minor where he was surrounded by a large harem. Lock was clad in robes of velvet, was seated on a throne and peacefully smoking a cigarette. His thoughts were far, far away from dentistry. Next appeared a very busy dental laboratory. There was no mistake. It was situated on William Street, Buffalo. Cutler 81 Gold- berg were here seen operating a very large advertising business. They made plates guaranteed to fit, from the photo, as a specialty. Across the street, hung the sign HH. Zimmer, Grthodontistfi Zim hoped to become famous because of the appliance which he had patented to stimulate the eruption of the third set of teeth. The scene changed to 7th Street, and I distinctly saw a little man. Tronolone claimed that a cornet was superior to all things as a chip-blower, because Hthe walls are very thin. 'fSmeja Sc Nichalous, Army Dentists, also were in that city. As a side line, Smeja was manufacturing watch charms of ivory teeth. Nick was specializing in cartoon work for the government to aid in national preparedness. A packed hall was shown next. On the mat were seen two mighty men, wrestling. The Masked Marvel easily won. It was a pleasure to learn that the Masked Marvel proved to be our rough- house friend, George Voss. He informed me that he had given over his practice to George Voss, Jr., and that business was fine. I was attracted to his trainer and second who sat composedly at his post smoking a heavy black cigar. Imagine my surprise when T recog- nized him as Schafer. Schafer enjoyed a fine football practice in a Pennsylvania mining town. 62

Page 62 text:

f ' w l THE REFLECTORNNE 32 ' xp' Q E? with a large coconut on his most sensitive part-the external occipital protuberance. He was there recuperating. Now appeared a familiar figure in the Town of New York-Dell Champlin. He had done more or less clean-up work since he had left college. He was now specializing in placing gold crowns on the anterior teeth of the many Broadway chorus girls. Next appeared a section of the grape juice country, where I found Painless Pat. He was chief dentist in the home for 'fAged and Indigent Dancing Girlsf' He was making good money with his plate tightener which he patented while in Westheld. Again the scene changed, and I found myself on a road in one of the Fiji Islands, admiring the beautiful scenery. Suddenly I was thrown to the ground with a rope and dragged into a neighboring house upon which was the sign Mexican Dentistf? Imagine my surprise when I recognized Jake Osmun-the 4'Bicuspid King. Jake said business was poor and he took advantage of his ability to lasso steers, to get patients. Next appeared a little settlement closed in by lumberyards. I recognized the place as Tonawanda. In the midst of one of the lumberyards was a tough, hungry-looking sort of an individual. After watching him intently for a few moments I recognized our old friend, lg Bellinger. Kenneth had found dentistry too tame to suit his muscular body and was taking his .pleasure in extracting pitch from Tonawanda lumber. Ig faded from the picture, and my eyes were attracted to a large sign, Dr. Searing, Exodontist. The place looked dilapidated, and I was not surprised when I learned that the doctor was on the road, selling Wear-For-Ever-Headrests, made from Main Lunch Steak which he had chemically treated. ' The scene shifted slightly, and I saw a magnificent castle sur- rounded by gardens and walks. Written in gold letters was the sign Dr. Mildred Dixon, Dentist. Minnie had made every financial success that one could ask for. I-Ier patients were of the wealthy class. Prosperity certainly had followed her. Minnie was cheerful as ever. She spent her spare time lecturing on the advantages of Squire's technique in operative. Next in order flashed before my eyes the little snowbound Town of Deposit. On THE street I could see the face of one familiar. Ben 61

Page 64 text:

I THE R131-L1:CToR 32 Ny s The scene was changed again, and before me was a well-kept home. Un the veranda, stood a smiling woman, grouped about her were several youngsters, ranging from four to twenty years. The oldest, Helen informed me, was assisting his father in the office. She had indeed found happiness. Next followed in succession, McBride and Bastedo. McBride had become famous and was assistant to Eschleman in anatomy. He was also running a toothpick factory. Bastedo had written a book on f'How to Take Dentistry on One Lecture a Week. The picture which next appeared was that of a little village in Central New York. The chief object in the Village of Green was Frank Ulrich. Frank had built up a fine practice delivering milk to the people of the town. The faces and scenes changed rapidly, and I saw in the order named: Shepson, who was in the little Town of Interlaken where he made a living threshing the oats for the community with the duplex engine which he had used while in college. He had retained his pop- ularity with the fair sex. Schweitzer, who had returned to Springville and the cheese business. He was turning out limbergers at the rate of four per minute. c'Schweitz sampled each cheese before stamping it with his approval. Steinaker, who was married, had settled down in Syracuse. He was surrounded by a large family, and because his -professional duties were not too heavy, he used his spare time to help his folks take orders and deliver groceries. Greenwood, who, dressed in a uniform, was selling peanuts aboard a ship on the C. 85 B. Lines. As a side issue he was diving for pennies. Gibbons, who had returned to Ireland after the war. His sur- roundings were pleasant, for he had brought sunshine to that country. He was Colonel in the Army of the Unemployed on the Island. Smith, who was on the road selling the instruments he had hooked while in college. His supply was suHicient to last for many years. There was a moment's cessation of pictures, for the smoke to clear away. Then I saw a dim light in a building in a strange city. 63