John Greenleaf Whittier and Homeopathy
John Greenleaf Whittier 1807 - 1892 was an influential American Quaker poet and ardent abolitionist. Continue Reading »
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Mark Twain and Homeopathy
Samuel Langhorne Clemens 1835 – 1910, better known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American humorist, satirist, lecturer and writer. Twain is most noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which has since been called the Great American Novel, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Twain was also a supporter of homeopathy.
Sue :: Mar.30.2008 :: American History :: No Comments »
The Jewett Family and Homeopathy
The Jewett family is a numerous American family which was founded by two English brothers who came to this country in 1638 and settled at Rowley, Massachusetts, in the following year. The older brother was Maximilian, and the younger, Joseph Jewett, and it is from these two that all the Jewetts in the United States descend.
The Jewett family had contributed numerous ministers, educators, doctors, politicians and judges, three homeopaths, a librarian, a publisher and one influential American novelist.
Sue :: Mar.29.2008 :: American History :: No Comments »
Arthur Hill Grimmer and Homeopathy
Arthur Hill Grimmer 1874-1967 graduated from the Hering Medical College as a pupil of James Tyler Kent and he later became his secretary, working closely with him on his repertory. He practiced in Chicago for 50 years before moving to Florida. He was also President of the American Institute for Homoeopathy. Continue Reading »
Sue :: Mar.28.2008 :: American History :: No Comments »
Rudolf Frederick Rabe and Homeopathy
Rudolf Frederick Rabe 1872 - 1952 graduated from the New York Homeopathic Medical College and trained under Timothy Field Allen and William Tod Helmuth.
Rabe was President of the International Hahnemannian Association, editor in chief of the Homeopathic Recorder, and he wrote Medical Therapeutics for daily reference. Rabe was Dean and Professor of Homeopathic Therapeutics at the New York Homeopathic Medical College.
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James Tyler Kent and Homeopathy
James Tyler Kent Kent 1849 - 1910 is said to have contributed as much to the great homeopathic works as Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy.
Kent was Professor of Anatomy in the American Medical College, St. Louis, and he was Professor of Materia Medica at the Homoeopathic Medical College of St. Louis, the School of Homoeopathy, Philadelphia, the Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital, Chicago, and the Hering Medical College Hospital. Kent was also the President and Trustee of the Chicago Homoeopathic Hospital.
Kent was a member of the Illinois State Homœopathic Medical Society, the American Institute of Homœopathy and the International Hahnemannian Association, besides which he holds an honorary corresponding membership in the British Homœopathic Medical Society.
Sue :: Mar.28.2008 :: American History :: No Comments »
Elizabeth Wright Hubbard and Homeopathy
Elizabeth Wright Hubbard 1896 - 1967 was the first woman president of the American Institute of Homeopathy, a member of the American Federation of Homeopathy and International Hahnemannian Association president 1945-46. President of the Anthroposophical Society in America. Continue Reading »
Sue :: Mar.27.2008 :: American History :: No Comments »
Horace Mann and Homeopathy
Horace Mann 1796 – 1859 was an American education reformer and abolitionist. He was also a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (Republican).
He was a brother-in-law to author Nathaniel Hawthorne, since their wives were sisters. Continue Reading »
Sue :: Mar.26.2008 :: American History :: No Comments »
US Vaccine Maker Target of Homicide Investigation
With thanks to NWV News 3.3.08
In a criminal case guaranteed to send shockwaves throughout the international pharmaceutical industry, French authorities are targeting a US-based drug company and its executives in a homicide investigation. Continue Reading »
Sue :: Mar.26.2008 :: pharmaceuticals :: No Comments »