The Chiropractor Adjuster, as its name implied, was intended as the instrument by which Old Dad Chiro would correct/adjust the mistaken ideas about chiropractic that he found in so much of the chiropractic literature. Donahue said this of the 1910 Adjuster:

"...Palmer was relentless in 'adjusting' all manner of error in the profession. No error was too insignificant to draw his attention. Even simple business cards or patient education pamphlets were not safe if he felt they misrepresented chiropractic. Misuse a word and you were liable to be corrected from several of the dictionaries he used. Make factual errors about anatomy or physiology and you would suffer numerous citations from noted medical authorities."

(June 25): Davenport Democrat & Leader
SUCCESS CROWNS THE PALMER SCHOOL

• The Commencement Exercises Held in Handsome New Headquarters
  
  Many Good Words In Favor of the Splendid Results Being Gained by Chiropractic.
  
  Friday evening marked an auspicious event in the history of the Palmer School and Infirmary of Chiropractic. The occasion was the annual Spring Commencement and the Formal Opening of the handsome new headquarters of the institution at 828 Brady street.
  
  The event was also of pleasing interest to both the students and the faculty, because it marked th close of one of the most successful years in the history of the institution and conclusively proved to the world that chiropractic is no fad but an effective and practical method of healing the afflicted that has steadily grown in popularity during the 18 years of its existence.
  
  There was a large gathering of the friends of the school present at Friday evening’s commencement exercises and the program was a very pleasing one, and proved of great interest to the audience. The exercises began at 8 o’clock, with an opening address by Dr. B.J. Palmer, president of the school. In his remarks Dr. Palmer spoke briefly of the work of the graduates and their work in life. The time was not far distant when Chiropractic would be recognized the world over as one of the greatest curative sciences ever discovered. Students of this school were now practicing in two-thirds of the states of the union and several foreign countries. Chiro is growing in popularity and accomplishing a world of good among the sick and afflicted. Only last month Mrs. Martha Brake returned to her home at Melbourne, Australia, after taking a course at the local school and will now establish herself in practice in that far away country.
  
  Addresses by Students
  Mrs. B.J. Palmer was next introduced as the salutatorian of the graduating class. She voiced the appreciation of the members for the benefit they have derived from the course and expressed their gratitude to the faculty for what had been done for them. Charles Ray Parker, the valedictorian, in his address, spoke of the great faith the students had in chiropractic and noted the spread of this science over the entire civilized world. During the past 18 years it has grown faster and spread over a larger territory than any similar science. He referred to it as the need of the hour and the greatest discovery of the century. Its thousands of cured patients are its best endorsement.
  
  Value of Chiropractic
  W.J. Robb of the class of December ‘05 was the next speaker and chose for his subject, “The Value of Chiropractic to Mankind.” He declared its value to the human race to be beyond comprehension. It had effected permanent cures where all remedies and other sciences had failed. He pointed out its differences from all other sciences and showed that while in every other line of investigation the world has the advantage of what has been learned for centuries before, there is no accumulated knowledge on this new science.
  
  Dr. D.D. Palmer Speaks
  Dr. D.D. Palmer, the discoverer and developer of chiropractic, was called upon for an address and in responding proved himself a very interesting and entertaining speaker. The speaker expressed his great pleasure in noting the success that has attended the introduction of chiropractic methods to the public and the ready response that it has received from them and the hearty testimonials that are continually being received from gratified patients. While chiropractic was discovered and developed 18 years ago, there was no school for its instruction until nine years ago and during that short space of time over 200 graduates have been awarded diplomas and gone forth in the world to relieve suffering humanity.
  
  Award of Diplomas
  The award of diplomas to the graduates was next in order and this pleasant duty was performed by Dr. D.D. Palmer, president of the school. These diplomas conferred upon the graduates the degree of D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic.)
  
  The diplomas were handsome and costly specimens of the printer’s and engraver’s art. In order to receive them the students were obliged to receive a percentage of over 85 in the following studies: Anatomy, dissection, physiology, pathology, diagnosis, nerve tracing, chiropractic, orthopedy and the principles and practices of chiropractic.
  
  Finely Furnished Quarters
  The new home of the Palmer School and Infirmary of Chiropractic located at the crest of the Brady street ill, is one of the ideal beauty spots of the residence portion of the city. The building is a spacious and well arranged one, containing all the modern improvements and every known appliance for the convenience and comfort of the patients. Beautiful shade trees, spacious proches and a green lawn, tends to enhance the beauty and attractiveness of the place. The building is a large brick structure, particularly adapted for infirmary puroses and the conducting of classes. It is without doubt the best regulated infirmary in this section of the state.
  
  Formal Opening
  Friday evening’s event, aside from marking the first commencement of the school in its new home, also served as a formal opening to the public and the large number of people present were shown through the institution and many were the favorable comments heard from them in regard to what they saw. The thoroughness of all the arrangements and the extensiveness of the equipment, was a revelation to them and impressed upon their minds more thoroughly than ever before that chiropractic has come to stay and that the prejudice which its introduction 18 years ago had created, has been largely overcome and that today Dr. Palmer’s patients include many of our own leading residents as well as those from all over the West.
  
  The Appointments
  One of the noticeable features noticed by a visit through the institution, is the large and finely equipped library, containing several thousand volumes, among which are to be found many of the leading and standard works of the literary world. The consultation room is a handsomely arranged apartment, as is the ??? room, library, recreation toom, and other ??? of the building.
  
  On the main floor are located the two adjusting rooms, equipped with solid mahogany adjusting tables and other furniture to match. On the same floor is located the osteological studio in which are located a large number of cabinets containing interesting specimens showing the different diseased conditions of the body. This collection is declared to be the finest in America.
  
  On the second floor is located the parlor and the bedrooms, all furnished in a manner to give the occupant the most ease and comfort. On the third floor are located the wards for the patients. Everything about the entire building is of the most improved sanitary nature and the healthful and invigorating atmosphere which surrounds the ideal location of the sanitarium, makes the infirmary a place of pleasure, as well as health and comfort.
  
  Success Crowns Efforts
  That success has crowned Dr. Palmer’s efforts in teaching and spreading the principles of chiropractic is well known to every citizen of Davenport. His reputation for curing the sick and afflicted has extended far beyond the borders of the state and today he has patients from many states of the union. His correspondence, from the states of the union and from the foreign countries, has reached a tremendous proportion and requires the assistance of a number of clerks and stenographers in disposing of.
   

• (July): The Chiropractor (1[8]:9):
  A STUDENT’S OPINION
  A Practicing Osteopath Takes a Short Course - Is Well Pleased
  
  Three years ago I became interested in Chiropractic by taking a week’s adjustment of Dr. D.D. Palmer, after which I wanted to know more of the science. Therefore I have taken a short course
  at The Palmer School, during which I have learned much and consider myself well repaid for my time and expense.
  
  “I Find Original Investigation”
  I find in it the evidence of deep research and original investigation. The methods are brief, direct and decisive. The teachers of The Palmer School evidently understand the principles of
  Chiropractic, for they are able to demonstrate clearly to their students.
  
  A knowledge of this science enables us to see the limitationof other systems, yet each have helped to prepare the way for Chiropractic.
  
  Osteopathy, First Glimmer
  Osteopathy gave us the first glimmer of light, and started a revolution in the healing art. But its methods are cumbersome and more or less uncertain. The change from fetichism to a scientific
  study of the human body and its needs was welcomed by thousands.
  
  Chiropractic Direct and Effective
  If we but wished to amuse and impress our patients, then the more movements and apparatus the better. But if we desire to relieve them of sickness and disease, we will use that method
  which is most direct and effective; this we find in Chiropractic.
  
  A friend once said to me, “I would rather have your opinion than your argument.” The foregoing is my opinion; the demonstration of Chiropractic principles can be better applied in the clinic
  and adjusting room.
  
  M.R. M’Burney D.O.
  1201 Boyle St., Allegheny, Pa.
   

• 1905 (Aug): The Chiropractor (1[9]:4):
  Allegheny, Pa., Aug. 17, 1905
  
  Dr. D.D. Palmer,
  Dear Doctor: - I am hard at work. The ten days at your school is making a change in results, and not so hard on me. I am advising my friends to go to your school.
  
  Yours truly, M.R. McBURNEY, D.O.
   

• 1905 (Nov): The Chiropractor (1[12]:10):
  Dr. D.D. Palmer, Allegheny, Pa., Nov. 7, 1905
  
  Dear Doctor: - I was glad to hear from headquarters.
  
  As usual you are striking from the shoulder. I will look forward with great interest for the next two numbers of The Chiropractor. We are making arrangements to get back as soon as we can,
  to finish up the course.
  
  I have an enviable record, since leaving The Palmer School, in paralysis, headaches, rheumatism, including sciatica, diabetes insipidus, nervous prostration, cystitis and hay fever. Eye
  troubles originating at k.p., which were obstinate in the past, are now readily removed.
  
  I am ready for your new discovery: “Why is a fever preceded by a chill?”
  
  Thanking you for your past kindness, I am
  Yours sincerely, M.R. McBURNEY, D.O.