Jan. , 1922
THE JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
Appreciation and a Wish
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Distinguished Service
Five years ago, on January the first, 1917, Dr. Chas. H. It is really remarkable how our SOCIETYhas grown and how it has become a potent factor in everyday life. Herty entered upon his duties as editor of THISJOURNAL. I n quietly going over its several publications evidence They have been years of great events in the world a t large appears that it is interested not only in pure science, but and years of extraordinary activity in the field of our proin the application of the principles of the science to all in- fession. During all this period of development and stress dustries dependent upon such principles. the Journal of Industrial and Enaineerina Chemistrzi under Dr. kerty’sguidance has faithOne must feel proud of the fully reflected the advances in splendid contributions which the applications of chemistry, fill the pages of the Journal of to industry and warfare, which the American Chemical Society, This people of Washington and Lincoln are have so profoundly influenced and one must also recognize conquering the diflcult problems of io-day, no both. But it has done much the worth-while things apless worthily, and with the faith and conJidence more. It has voiced in ag. pearing in the Journal of which they bequeathed to us. We are sure to gressive and convincing ediIndustrial and Engineering find the ways to restored prosperity and our torials the sound Americanism Chemistry. The contributions meed of happiness.-wARREN G. HARDINU. of the chemists of the country. to the latter Journal are It has consolidated opinion. most helpful to the great rank It has made clear to all who and file of American chemists, would read the close relationwho are giving, in a very unThe above message is the first ever signed ship between the chemical selfish way, their best efforts by a President of the United States for industries and national prosto the establishment of indusbillboard purposes. It is being used in a perity an$ defense. tries in the home land, a goal prosperity campaign by the International To reach a wider audiefice to which American chemists Association of Rotary Clubs. and extend the influence of the have aspired since the foundSOCIETY Dr. Herty established ing of the Republic. the News Service, through Again, Chemical Abstracts which, with the cordial comust ameal to everv member of the SOCIETY. It has meant very much to me in my own operation of the press, the notable advances in chemistry work. It has directed me to hundreds of papers which, have been placed before the public and their bearing upon perhaps, would have escaped my attention, or which I would the affairsof the community made manifest. To this Service the present general recognition of the vital significance of have discovered only after long, tedious search. One of the happiest moments I have had during the past chemical science is largely due. In pursuance of his clearly defined policy of establishing year was when it was determined to institute a section on Chemical Education. Our teachers deserve the very best American chemistry in its true relation to practical affairs, that can be provided. Most of them are also investigators, Dr. Herty developed a singular aptitude for the presentaheroically devoting themselves to instilling the principles tion of its claims before Congressional Committees and pubof chemistry into the minds of vast student bodies destined lic bodies. He convinced by the cogency of his facts, perfor future industrial activity. Much of this noble work is suaded by the charm of his personality, and inspired by the being done under most unsatisfactory conditions. The splendid courage of his convictions. The influence of Dr. Herty as an educator, his efficiency first meeting of teachers of chemistry, in New York last September, showed clearly how eager they were to be of as an administrator when president of the SOCIETY,and his service in this fundamental preparation and to make sacrifice distinguished success an an editor were due not only to his chemical scholarship, but in large measure to his exceptional for the best interests of chemistry throughout the land. I can’t refrain from expressing the wish that as all the personal-quality. He combines the courtesy of the Southern marly interests, represented in the great membership of the gentleman with the aggressiveness of the crusader. His SOCIETY, are working for the upbuilding of American chem- remarkably wide acquaintance is a working asset of the ical industries, sight will not be lost of the fact that reci- utmost value, for he has a habit of converting acquaintances procity is only fair; and that the industries as they arise, to friends. ‘ For many years Dr. Herty has been an outstanding figure develop, and succeed, shall see to it that ample means are CHEMICALSOCIETY.Few, if any, have provided for research in pure science, for the erection of lab- in the AMERICAN oratories, for the maintenance of a well qualified group served it more variously and effectively. He has earned of experimenters, and last but not least, for the payment and carries with him to his new environment the gratitude of adequate salaries to our self-sacrificing teachers, that and good wishes of the chemists of America. they may be easy in mind and able to throw themselves A. D. LITTLE wholeheartedly into their particular occupation. There is no reason a t all why such should not be the case; Do You Remember? and it ought to be our purpose to acquaint our neighbors of the great laity as to what chemical science is, how closely It seems only a few days ago that we were being urged to i t comes to every man, woman and child of our country, make America independent in essentials and the then Secrehow its pursuit is, in the end, their happiness and comfort, tary of the Interior was urging men to “rediscover America.” and that they should be supporters and benefactors of a Among other things we warsted a potash industry. We profession of which it is an honor to be a part. wanted it so badly that every source was sought and tried. The achievements in publication and in other directions The Government experimented with kelp, we heard much of have been due largely to the loyal mpport given the SOCIETY.feldspar, of greensands, of alunite, of natural lakes, and of Continued support may be counted upon to accomplish our California deposits. Progress was made, millions were future tasks. spent, and some research and chemical engineering of a EDGARF. SMITH high order performed. Chemists and investors knew some-
