fistula--when the opening is continuous from the cavity of the rectum or
bowel to the surface of the skin, so that liquids, gases, etc., escape;
secondly, internal incomplete fistula, when the opening extends from the
inside of the rectum into the tissues surrounding it, but not through
the skin. A few cases of this kind exist, while the sufferers are
unconscious of the nature of the difficulty, supposing it to be piles or
some trouble--they know not what. Thirdly, external, incomplete fistula,
when the opening extends through the skin into the tissues around the
rectum, but does not enter the bowel.
Other complications, such as pendulous tits or projections, from
one-fourth to one and a half inches in length, are attendant upon
fistula. Two or more openings may appear in the skin, all communicating
with the same sinus, or opening into the rectum. Sometimes only a small
external opening is seen, while a large abscess exists internally. In
any case, the discharge is not only reducing to the system, but it is
disgusting and offensive.
CAUSES The causes are a constitutional predisposition, constipation,
piles, or the presence of foreign bodies in the rectum, causing an
abscess or ulcer. Some authors have contended that fistula always
originates from an ulcer in the rectum, which gradually makes its way
through the cellular tissue to the surface. Others contend that the
cause of this disease consists in an abscess, which burrows in the
tissues and makes its exit into the rectum, or through the skin, or
both. No doubt it may originate in both ways. It can readily be seen
that when an internal opening is once established, the _foeces_ which
enter into it must sooner or later work their way to the surface,
burrowing through those parts which offer the least resistance, until a
place of exit is reached.
DIAGNOSIS. The disease may be suspected, if there has been an abscess in
the parts involved, or if the patient has been subject to pain in the
rectum, and the parts are tender, tumid, or indurated. When the fistula
opens externally, the linen will be moistened and soiled with pus, or a
bloody fluid, and when the tract is large, the _foeces_ may pass through
it. A careful exploration with a probe, passed into the external opening
while the finger is in the rectum, generally reveals the direction of
the tract; but, sometimes, in consequence of the tortuous course of the
canal, the probe cannot he made to follow it. When the fistula is
incomplete, and opens internally, the probe is passed into the rectum
and directed outwards, when it may be felt externally. In such cases, a
tumor, caused by the contents of the fistula, may generally be seen
protruding near the anus, and the pain will be considerably increased
during defecation, by the _foeces_ passing into it and disturbing its
walls. The examination should be made with the greatest possible care,
for it is attended with more or less pain.
TREATMENT. When constitutional derangement exists, it must be rectified,
or any treatment will be liable to result in failure. The comfort of the
patient may be greatly promoted by attention to the bowels, keeping
their contents in a soluble condition, and the liver active, so as to
prevent congestion of the rectum and adjacent structures. This can best
be done by careful attention to hygiene, and the use of "Golden Medical
Discovery" and "Pellets," in sufficient quantities to produce the above
named effects.
A _radical cure_, however, cannot be accomplished except by surgical
means, for which we have the _knife, ligature, caustic, stimulating
injections, etc.,_ which may be varied to suit the emergency, but which
should never be employed except by a competent surgeon. Constitutional
conditions materially influence the cure, no matter what procedure is
adopted; the greater the constitutional derangement and the poorer the
general health, the longer is the cure delayed. The great secret of our
success in treating this disease consists in applying appropriate
constitutional treatment at the same time.
The use of the knife is becoming obsolete, and has, to a great extent,
given way to other measures which are equally successful. Indeed, other
means will succeed in cases in which the knife fails or is for any
reason inapplicable. One great objection to the knife is not only the
dread which patients entertain of it, but the great liability of its use
to result in paralysis of the sphincters of the anus, the consequence of
which is loss of control over the bowels; and another is that it
sometimes entirely fails to result in cure. By the means which we
employ, these objections are entirely overcome, and, while the general
system is being renovated, the fistula is healed, without any
complications.
Fistula is much more common than has generally been supposed. It is apt
to be associated with pulmonary diseases. Heretofore, it has been
supposed that to heal the fistula, during the progress of the lung
affection, would result in fatal consequences, and the patient has been
left to suffer and die under the combined influence, of the _two_
diseases. Observation, based upon an extensive experience in the
management of such diseases, has proved that supposition to be
fallacious in every respect, and we would urge all persons afflicted
with fistula to have the affliction cured, no matter what complications
may exist. The fact underlying this erroneous opinion is, that when
grave constitutional troubles have co-existed the use of the knife has
resulted in failure, and the fistula has refused to heal.
Having had ample facilities for observing the relative merits of the
various methods of treating this complaint, in hundreds of eases, in our
own practice and that of others, we feel justified in saying that the
plan which we have adopted is far superior to that in general use. The
local treatment which we employ depends upon the nature of the fistula;
in some instances the ligature is best, in others caustics, and again
injection, etc., while still others require a combination of two or more
methods, or a modification of them.
In cases in which it is impossible for the patient to come to our hotel
for a radical and speedy cure of the fistula, we employ constitutional
treatment, with, the use of a medicated crayon, which is similar in
shape to a small slate pencil. This crayon is made of gelatine with the
remedial agents thoroughly incorporated through it, and in an easily
soluble form. They are very flexible and readily used, and where the
fistulous track is sufficiently large to admit of their insertion, the
most decided improvement invariable follows their application. One is
oiled and gently introduced into the track every two or three days, and
by its solution the unhealthy tissues which line the track are removed.
They are thrown off, and a healthy action is induced. With careful
constitutional treatment, decided improvement soon follows, and the
discharge is gradually lessened. The most satisfactory improvement
occurs in the general health and strength of the patient, and gradually
the fistula closes. Sometimes it is necessary to pursue this course of
treatment for many months, but the result obtained is sufficient reward
for the trouble. A large percentage of cures follow this treatment, and
we recommend it when it is impossible for the patient to leave home, or
when the general health is greatly reduced by severe constitutional
disease.
* * * * *
TESTIMONIALS.
While we have a great cloud of witnesses testifying to the efficacy of
our treatment of the diseases described in this volume, yet for lack of
space we can here introduce only the few following:
"LIVER COMPLAINT."
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: J.H. May, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--In the year 1889 I was taken with disease which the doctors
called "liver complaint." I tried three different doctors. They did me
no good. They tried about one year; I was not able to work for two
years. At last I thought I would try Dr. Pierce's medicines, and I wrote
to Dr. Pierce, and he wrote to me to take his "Golden Medical
Discovery," and I bought two bottles, and when I took it, I saw it was
improving me, and I got five more, and before I had taken all I was
well, and I haven't felt the symptoms since. I had a continued hurting
in my bowels for about two years. I feel as if the cure is worth
thousands of dollars to me.
Yours truly,
J.H. MAY,
Potts' Station, Pope Co., Ark.
DYSPEPSIA AND WOMB DISEASE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Ransom. ]
_Dear Sirs_--When first taking Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription I was
nervous and would have sour stomach and distress after eating, and when
I would rise after stooping over everything would turn dark before me
and I would feel dizzy. I suffered a great deal of pain at each monthly
period. I took one bottle and a half of the "Favorite Prescription," one
teaspoonful three times a day, and the "Pellets" as directions called
for. I gained in health and strength so rapidly that I have been able to
work very hard the past summer, and my back never troubles me; and when
I have my monthly periods I never feel the least bit of pain. In fact I
consider myself in excellent health.
Very truly yours,
MRS. INEZ V. CARR RANSOM,
Panama, Chaut. Co., N.Y.
INFLAMMATION OF LIVER.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: T.J. Bentley, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--I was taken sick with inflammation of the liver and could
get no relief from the doctors of this place--Randolph, N.Y. I was
induced to use Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, and "Pleasant
Pellets," and after using five bottles of the medicine, I regained my
health, and now I am a well man. I weighed 185 pounds before taken sick,
and I was reduced to 135 pounds in sixty days' time. I suffered greatly
from headache, pain in my right shoulder, poor appetite, constipation
and a sleepy feeling all the time. My health is now very good, and I
weigh 170 pounds, and I am able to do a good day's work without any
trouble at all. Thanks to these valuable medicines.
Yours truly,
THOMAS J. BENTLEY,
Randolph, Catt. Co., N.Y.
LIVER DISEASE AND DYSPEPSIA.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Hart. ]
_Dear Sirs_--I am enjoying excellent health. After taking a bottle of
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and several bottles of "Pellets,"
I am a different person. Only weighed 119 pounds when I began taking
your medicine, now weigh 160. My symptoms were pain under the left
shoulder, distress after eating, headache, dizziness, constipation, and,
in fact, my system was "out of sorts generally." I tell every one your
medicine has done more for me than any other.
I remain, yours truly,
MRS. CHARLES H. HART,
San Ardo, Monterey Co.,
California.
LIVER COMPLAINT AND CATARRH.
[Illustration: Wm. King, Esq. ]
_Dear Sirs_--After suffering for several years with nasal catarrh and
liver complaint, and having become greatly reduced in health, as a last
resort I placed myself in your hands for treatment. My improvement began
almost immediately after entering your institution. I was enabled to
leave at the end of one month, having experienced great benefit. The
treatment was continued at home for a few months, after which my cure
was complete. At the present time, I am able for office work, and feel
that I am completely cured of the catarrh and have but little if any
trouble with my liver. I shall lose no opportunity to recommend your
institution or your medicines to the afflicted. I do most unhesitatingly
recommend chronic sufferers to visit your institution or take your
remedies at home.
Sincerely yours,
WILLIAM KING,
Rose Bud,
Pope Co., Ills.
A COMPLICATED CASE OF STOMACH, LUNG, AND UTERINE DISEASE.
[Illustration: Mrs. Rademaker. ]
_Dear Sirs_--Some six years ago I was taken sick with chills; I would
have a very bad chill and then I would begin to sweat and vomit; I had
no appetite; I had the catarrh very bad; I had inward troubles of
different kinds; my back ached all the time; I had sores gather and
break inside; I had a lung trouble; I was very bad off; I could sit up
only long enough to have my bed made; my husband sent for our family
doctor; he came three times a week for three months; I was not so well
at the end of three months as when he first came, but kept growing
worse; he gave me up to die, and said I had consumption. I had heard of
Dr. Pierce's medicines doing a good deal of good, so I made up my mind
to try them. I sent and got one bottle of "Favorite Prescription" and
one bottle of "Golden Medical Discovery"; also one bottle of "Pellets,"
and commenced taking them. In a few days I commenced to gain, and In two
weeks' time I could sit up most all day, and in five weeks' time I could
do my work with the help of two small girls. After taking four bottles
of "Favorite Prescription," six bottles of "Discovery," and three of
"Pellets," I was well enough to get along without any medicine. I can do
a good day's work, and I owe my life to Dr. Pierce. With God's will and
the use of Dr. Pierce's medicine I am still alive and well.
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. CLARA A. RADEMAKER,
Addison Point, Washington Co., Me.
LIVER COMPLAINT AND DROPSY.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Dennis. ]
_Gentlemen_--About two years ago I was confined to my bed for several
weeks with liver complaint. I became dropsical, my limbs swelled to
twice their usual size and I could scarcely move them. I commenced using
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery; one bottle helped me so I could
sit up; two bottles gave me strength enough to be able to do part of my
household work; six bottles cured me, and to-day I am enjoying good
health. The "Medical Discovery" should be in every household, and in
gratitude for what it has done for me I have recommended it to many
friends. For nine years I have suffered from deafness, and while taking
the "Discovery" my hearing became much improved.
Very truly yours,
MRS. I.C. DENNIS,
Burson. Calaveras Co., Cal.
INDIGESTION, CONSTIPATION, VARICOCELE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mr. Hodges.]
_Dear Sirs_--In regard to my condition of health, will say, although I
am not entirely well, yet I have received much and lasting good from
your treatment. My digestion was improved greatly, so that little
trouble is experienced after eating; my liver seems to act reasonable
well, and my bowels are much better. My varicocele I consider entirely
cured, as I have not used the bandage for one half day for more than six
months, and do not experience any inconvenience from that source.
Yours truly,
HARLAN HODGES,
Keota, Keokuk Co., Is.
CASE OF CHRONIC DIARRHEA CURED BY HOME TREATMENT.
[Illustration: Mrs. Gwin. ]
At the time the case was first submitted to us the bowels were moving
six or eight times a day. In addition to the diarrhea, the patient had
suffered from indigestion and womb trouble for eight years. There was
almost continual pain from the top of the head to the hips and through
the shoulders. There was weakness, soreness and numbness in the arms,
hands, back and hips; the bladder was irritable, urine being passed
frequently, or occasionally scanty, dark, thick, with a brick-dust
deposit. There was a dragging sensation in the region of the womb.
Menstruation was irregular, and she had frequent trembling spells
lasting for hours. There was difficulty in fixing the attention, even
for a sufficient length of time to write a brief letter. In fact, she
was so weak and nervous she could scarcely write at all. Sleeplessness
was a prominent feature of the case. The principal diet consisted of
light bread and hot milk; could not use Graham bread. A course of
special treatment was supplied to her about the first of January, 1890,
but soon after commencing the treatment she had an attack of pneumonia.
In due time the treatment was resumed, and then followed an attack of
the epidemic influenza, or grip, so that, although the treatment was
carried on at intervals during a year, there were but few occasions when
our specialist had what he considered full control of the case. A year
after the case was discharged the following communication was received:
February 15, 1893.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
_Gentlemen_--I should have written sooner, but I waited to see if there
would be any return of my old disease. After suffering over eight years
with severe chronic diarrhea, you have cured me; I have had no return of
it for over a year. It is with gratitude I write to you to tell you the
great good you have done me, for I am sure I would have been in my grave
before this had it not been for your treatment; My stomach troubles me
very little any more. Occasionally I use a bottle of "Golden Medical
Discovery" and a bottle of "Pellets." Hoping that the kind Father may
spare your lives for many years to do good to suffering humanity,
I am, Very gratefully yours,
MRS. R.S. GWIN,
Peck's Run, Upshur Co., W. Va.
LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA, AND CONSTIPATION.
CURED BY HOME TREATMENT.
[Illustration: J. Fleener.]
Received his first disability in the war; complains of getting very
weak; bowels move only in three or tour days; stomach so painful that
nothing passes through it digested; back so weak cannot sit up; had the
first attack of dyspepsia fifteen years ago, and has spent hundreds of
dollars trying to get well; kidneys badly affected, urine highly
colored, and burns in passing; has pains around the heart and fluttering
sensations at times, says: "I am not able to travel; all the doctors
have given me up as beyond medical aid.
Reports after two months' treatment: "I am happy to say that I am almost
well; suffer with no pain in my stomach after eating; my appetite is
good; my bowels move once a day and very often twice a day, and the
urine is natural; do not have that dizziness in the head any more: rest
well at night and feel rested in the morning Have gained flesh all the
time; weigh 178 pounds, and work every day on the farm. Have taken no
medicine from any other physician, and give you and your medicine all
the credit for the health I now enjoy. My wife has taken your "Golden
Medical Discovery" for goitre (thick neck). She has taken it for about
six weeks and she is getting better."
JOHN FLEENER, Brooklyn, Indiana.
DYSPEPSIA.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: G.R. Kenyon, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--Your letter was received, and I am glad to say that I am
perfectly well, and have been since I took your last medicine. I think I
am better than I ever was, if such a thing could be. I am twenty pounds
heavier than I ever was before, weighing 155 pounds. I have not had a
pain or an ache since, for which fact I am thankful to you for looking
after my case as promptly as you did, as, in looking over your catalogue
of diseases, I thought that I had every thing ailing me that was in the
book. I have told dozens if they were sick to call on you. With my best
wishes, and hoping that all of your patients will receive as much
benefit as I did, I remain,
Very truly yours,
GEORGE R. KENYON
Batavia, Ill.
DYSPEPSIA.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: J.P. McAdams, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--"A few of my symptoms were: Heartburn and fullness after
eating, sometimes pain in my bowels, headache, poor appetite and bad
taste in my mouth. At night I was feverish, with hot flushes over skin.
After taking Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery I was relieved of all
these symptoms, and I feel perfectly well to-day."
Very truly yours,
J.P. MCADAMS,
Elon College,
North Carolina.
OBSTINATE AND COMPLICATED DISEASE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: John H. Smith, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--Yours of July 12th to hand. I am only too glad to comply
with your request. Having suffered for many years with a complication of
diseases and feeling conscious that they were rapidly making serious
inroads upon my constitution, and that I was speedily becoming unable
and incapacitated to attend to my ordinary business. I resolved, after
reading a number of testimonials from your patients, to place myself
under your treatment at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute. With
heart-felt gratitude I can truthfully say I am relieved of my trouble. I
most cheerfully and earnestly recommend this Institution to all who are
afflicted with chronic and painful diseases, no matter of what nature.
During my stay there I saw some wonderful cures and surgical operations.
Yours truly,
JOHN H. SMITH,
Deckertown, Sussex Co., N.J.
COMPLICATION OF DISEASES.
[Illustration: Andrew Holes, Esq.]
Without solicitude or hope of pecuniary reward, with heart-felt
gratitude and a desire to aid my fellow-man to health and happiness,
allow me to state, that as an inmate for more than a month of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute at No. 663 Main Street, Buffalo,
N.Y., I feel warranted in its highest recommendation. While there I saw
and talked with a great number of people who came there as a last
resort, to be cured of almost every chronic disease to which flesh is
heir, and they were unanimous in their praise of the Institution and the
skilled specialists who constitute its professional staff.
ANDREW HOLES,
Moorhead, Minn.
NERVOUS DEBILITY, DYSPEPSIA, KIDNEY AND LIVER DISEASE--CURED.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: B.V. Wright, Esq. ]
Gentlemen--I take pleasure in informing you that the treatment you gave
me for the relief of an affection of the spine and nervous system,
disease of the digestive organs, kidneys and liver, has been entirely
successful. I had feared that my health was gradually being undermined,
prior to entering your institution, and I can testify to the perfect
appointment that you have, the excellent apparatus for the
administration of electrical and other massage treatment and baths. My
relief was most satisfactory, and the cure has remained permanent.
I take pleasure in recommending your institution to the afflicted,
believing that you have the very best treatment for chronic diseases
known, and I have had an opportunity to satisfy myself, from
conversation with other invalids in your Institution, of the care and
skillful treatment that you administer, and its excellent effects. I
believe that it is fully abreast of the times, and equal to any
institution in the world. With many good wishes and thanks for my cure,
I remain,
Yours truly,
B.V. WRIGHT,
Graniteville, Middlesex Co., Mass.
PROLAPSING PILES (HEMORRHOIDS), ASTHMA, TORPID LIVER AND CONSTIPATION.
CURED AT THE AGE OF 62--NOW 73 YEARS OF AGE--AND CONTINUES IN GOOD
HEALTH.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Plummer. ]
_Dear Doctors_--It is with the greatest pleasure that I add my own
experience to that of the many that you have cured. I am now
seventy-three years of age, and enjoy very good health for my years, and
as you can see by the photograph I send you, time has dealt very
considerately with me so far as my activity and enjoyment of life are
concerned. To this I feel that in large measure my thanks are due to
you, for eleven years ago when I was sixty-two years of age you treated
the pile tumors so successfully. They had been the source of greatest
discomfort. I think that they were caused first by chronic diarrhea,
which had troubled me many years prior to their appearance. I was also
afflicted with asthma, torpid liver and constipation. These conditions
produced in time some pile tumors that were the source of much
suffering, and seemed to continually annoy me. As is usual with such
difficulties, I believe, I would be free from discomfort for a time, and
then the piles would get sensitive and irritable, come down at stool,
and gave rise to severe pain that seemed to affect my general health.
The nervous symptoms that resulted from their presence were such as to
lead me to fear that I would break down in health unless they were
relieved. From information obtained from others who had been relieved at
your hands, I applied to your institution, and can thankfully assert
that the tumors were permanently cured, as it has been eleven years
since your specialist treated me, and I have had no trouble of the kind,
and for an old lady I am pretty well. I had such good treatment and nice
care at your institution that I cannot express in my testimony the
thanks that I owe you. Wishing you every success in the treatment of
others, and that you may be able to relieve the sufferings of many
hundreds as you have mine,
I remain. Very respectfully and thankfully yours,
MRS. MOSES PLUMMER, Groton, Caledonia Co., Vt.
BILIOUSNESS, CONSTIPATION, BAD COUGH.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL, ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: George Wilder, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--Some twenty-five years since I was feeling very miserable
all summer; I was very bilious; sometimes my bowels would not move once
in sixty to seventy hours, and then almost impossible. I would take some
bitters, which would help to move the matter, but as soon as the bitters
were gone, I had to buy more or I would be as bad as before, and
sometimes worse; but none of them appeared to do me any good except to
move the bowels, until thirty years since a druggist called my attention
to your "Golden Medical Discovery," and before I had taken half a bottle
of the "Golden Medical Discovery," I felt much better, and by the time I
had taken all, I could eat three hearty meals per day and had not felt
so well for a long time. Soon after I was called to do a job some miles
from home, and one night the old lady there was speaking about her
daughter (Mrs. Brooks) who had been under the doctor's care for about
five months and did not get any better, and I learned by asking a few
questions that she had no appetite and no ambition to do anything. Then
I told her what the "Golden Medical Discovery" had done for me. The next
day the old lady drove down to her daughter's and got Mr. Brooks to send
to Rutland, ten miles away, for two bottles of the "Golden Medical
Discovery," and the next day when the doctor came and was about to take
his leave, Mr. Brooks told the doctor he did not want him any more at
present, and would send for him, if necessary. I saw the old lady about
ten days later and her daughter was improving, and Mr. Brooks had great
faith in the "Golden Medical Discovery," and had not sent for the
doctor, but had gone to Rutland for more of the "Golden Medical
Discovery." When I commenced taking the "Golden Medical Discovery" I
thought I was going into consumption, as I had a cough for three years
or more and my weight decreasing. My weight before taking the "Golden
Medical Discovery" was 133 pounds; last March it was 147 pounds, and I
give the credit to the "Discovery,"
GEORGE I. WILDER,
East Wallingford, Rutland Co., Vt.
LIVER DISEASE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Bosworth. ]
_Gentlemen_--I suffered greatly for thirteen years. Not one moment
during that time had I rest from pain or weakness. I consulted six of
our best physicians, taking medicines from each for a good long time. I
became completely discouraged, as I had been many times before. A letter
from the World's Dispensary Medical Association with questions to be
answered, fell into my hands; these I carefully answered. As soon as a
letter could go and come I received another saying I had the Liver
Disease. I could hardly believe it, for it had never entered my mind
that that was my trouble. I read the pamphlet sent me in the next mail,
describing my feelings much better than I could myself. I accepted their
advice, strictly followed it. I found complete relief in taking the
"Golden Medical Discovery." For years I could not ride a mile nor walk
to my nearest neighbor's without feeling worse for it, and most of the
time could not go at all. The day this picture was taken I rode eighteen
miles, walking up and down two long hills. To the afflicted and
discouraged I would say consult the World's Dispensary Medical
Association; accept their advice, strictly follow it, and if there be
help for you I believe you will find it in so doing.
Respectfully yours,
MRS. HELEN C. BOSWORTH,
Money Creek,
Houston Co., Minn.
DYSPEPSIA,
AND OTHER COMPLICATIONS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Stephen Ogden, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--In reply to yours of the 7th instant, I would say that I
can cheerfully recommend your medicines, as I have tried them and found
them just as represented. I am enjoying splendid health at the present
time.
Yours truly,
STEPHEN OGDEN,
Twin Mound,
Douglas Co.,
Kansas.
DYSPEPSIA AND CONSTIPATION.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Miss. Helfer. ]
_Gentlemen_--I have been troubled with dyspepsia and constipation for
the last six years, and have tried all medicines that I could think of;
and I got so low in health that I thought I would once more try the
"Golden Medical Discovery" and Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. After
taking it for three months I began to feel better, especially the gas
and sour rising off my stomach at night. Formerly it was a terrible
distressed feeling, could not rest nor sleep. I am very thankful to the
World's Dispensary Medical Association, and thankful to God who put the
great _power_ in your medicine that cured me. I will say a good word for
your medicines to all friends I meet. With many thanks, I remain,
Respectfully.
Miss M.A. ELIZABETH HELFER,
Moreton Farm, Monroe Co., N.Y.
COMPLICATION OF DISEASES.
A GRATEFUL PATIENT'S WORDS OF PRAISE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: William Henkel, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--Having been in your Institution as a sufferer from two
distinct chronic diseases of years' standing, and having been placed
under the charge of your specialists, I was speedily relieved of my
afflictions. The Invalids' Hotel is a place as much like home as it is
possible for such an institution to be. The physicians and surgeons are
all expert specialists and thoroughly efficient; the nurses are very
competent, attentive and kind; and, in fact, the whole _personnel_ of
the Invalids' Hotel endeavor to do their best to make the patients feel
like being at home. I always felt while there as if I was one of the
family. I gladly recommend your Institution to all persons who are
afflicted with any kind of chronic disease, for from my own experience I
_know_ the professional staff will do all which they promise to do.
Please accept my thanks for the speedy benefits and perfect cure of my
diseases, and I think your Institution is worthy of the highest
endorsement.
Yours truly,
WILLIAM HENKEL,
No. 1917 Congress Street,
St. Louis, Mo.
DYSPEPSIA AND GENERAL DEBILITY.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Rev. A.H. Mevs. ]
_Gentlemen_--Having suffered for a number of years with dyspepsia,
torpid liver and general debility, and having tried several physicians
with little or no benefit, I resolved, as a last resort, to consult your
specialists at the World's Dispensary. Being advised by them to use Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, I did so, and after using several
bottles, I feel entirely restored to health. Now, I take great pleasure
in recommending your medicines to suffering humanity everywhere.
Yours very gratefully,
REV. A.H. MEVS,
Friar's Point,
Coahoma Co.,
Mississippi.
"LIVER COMPLAINT."
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: J. Gaughan, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--When I commenced taking "Golden Medical Discovery," I was
suffering badly from "Liver Complaint." I had been out of health for
three years. I suffered terribly from "heart-burn," had bad coat on
tongue, and was often troubled with diarrhea. Three bottles of the
"Discovery" cured me. Had I not commenced taking it when I did, I should
have been dead long ago. You have my heartfelt gratitude for my cure.
Yours truly, JAMES GAUGHAN,
Braidwood, Will Co., Ill.
P.S.--There are lots of people here whom I have recommended to use your
Golden Medical Discovery," and each and every one says it is a good
medicine. One woman in particular, told me she was getting better every
day by the use of your medicines.
J.G.
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Taylor.]
_Gentlemen_--I had a dead aching in my head and down the back of my neck
and in my left ear, and my tongue was so stiff at night and dry, and I
had no taste, or appetite to eat anything. I also had such a dead aching
in the small of my back; it just felt as if I would break, and such
aching between my hips. I had been having the "change of life," and if I
worked hard I got a pain between my shoulders and a kind of aching in
the abdomen. I doctored a good deal and never got any relief. I was very
nervous. I took two bottles of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and
two of his "Favorite Prescription," and I am perfectly cured.
MRS. ELLEN TAYLOR,
Clarion, Clarion Co.,
Pennsylvania.
DYSPEPSIA.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Rev. Prosser.]
_Dear Sirs_--I was a great sufferer from dyspepsia, and I had suffered
so long that I was a wreck; life was rendered undesirable and it seemed
death was near! but I came in contact with Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and "Pellets." I took twelve bottles of the "Discovery," and
several bottles of the "Pellets," and followed the hygienic advice of
Dr. Pierce, and I am happy to say it was indeed a cure, for life is
worth living now. A thousand thanks for your treatment. I enclose my
photo.
Yours respectfully,
REV. CHAS. PROSSER,
Mount Carmel,
Northumberland Co. Pa.
LIVER DISEASE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Winter.]
_Dear Sirs_--It is with pleasure that I tell you what your "Discovery"
has done for my mother. She was in poor health for a long time, coughing
and weak, and thought she had consumption; she had such palpitation of
the heart and could not rest at night because of the palpitation
sometimes, and then the right arm pained her so at times that she hardly
knew what to do; If we would put on hot applications, it would drive it
to the heart, and the doctor did her no good; so finally, as a last
resort, we happened to get hold of some of Dr. Pierce's pamphlets and
were constrained to write to him and send a small bottle of urine for
examination. He immediately wrote back, saying it was liver trouble, and
to take the "Golden Medical Discovery" according to directions. She took
it for two months, when the pain in her arm gradually left her and she
could comb her own hair, and began to be more cheerful, for she was
melancholy before. The palpitation grew less and less, and she rested at
night, and is now doing her own work for a family of five, and is
sixty-one years old.
I have taken delight in recommending to others this wonderful medicine
for heart and liver trouble; she took a dozen bottles to effect the
desired end.
Respectfully yours,
Miss LU WINTER,
Dakota, Winona Co., Minn.
TORPID LIVER, SUPPRESSED MENSTRUATION.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Fitzgerald. ]
_Gentlemen_--I had suffered so much for years from "Liver Complaint"
that I did not care whether I got well or not, but my husband urged me
to take your "Golden Medical Discovery." I had not had my courses for
six months; after I had taken your medicine about two months, I was
well.
When one of my daughters with a baby two weeks old was in so much pain
that she could not rest day or night, I went to her as quickly as I
could, and commenced giving her your "Favorite Prescription." The next
morning the pains were all gone. She said, "oh, mother, I would have
died if you had not come. I do feel so good." Your medicine makes people
feel like they wanted to live. There is a woman at Verdi who had several
children who died with consumption of the bowels and _chronic diarrhea_.
She had another one who was going the same way. The doctor said it was
bound to die. I went there and gave it five drops of Dr. Pierce's
Extract of Smart-Weed, and increased the dose every time its bowels
moved, until I got to a half teaspoonful. The next morning the child was
almost well. That woman says I saved her baby's life.
I could write a week and not tell half the good your medicines have done
through my hands. Two weeks ago, a young man at my house was taken with
_cholera morbus_. He thought he was surely going to die, but as quickly
as I could get some hot water, I put hot applications on his stomach and
bowels, and gave him a few doses of your Extract of Smart-Weed. He got
well immediately. MRS. MARY ISABELL FITZGERALD. Reno, Washoe Co., Nev.
LIVER DISEASE AND NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: I. Rhue, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--I was weak, nervous, dizzy, with a fainting sensation when
walking; could not walk any distance, always feeling hungry but always
felt bad; after eating felt as though my victuals were sticking in my
throat; could not rest well at night; I was not well all winter. In 1891
took sick and quit work; in March doctored with three different doctors
with very little benefit for a good deal over a year, then began taking
your "Golden Medical Discovery." Took ten bottles of that, and one
bottle of your "Pleasant Pellets," and steadily improved all the time I
was taking your medicine and have worked all this summer; did not work
for two years.
My case was liver disease and nervous dyspepsia of which your medicine
has cured me, for which receive my sincere thanks.
Respectfully yours,
ISRAEL RHUE,
Morrisdale Mines, Clearfleld Co., Pa.
TORPID LIVER.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
_Gentlemen_--From early childhood I have suffered from a sluggish liver
with all the disorders accompanying such a condition. Doctors'
prescriptions and patent medicines I have used in abundance; they only
afforded temporary relief. I was recommended to try Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. I did so, taking three at night and two after dinner
every day for two weeks. I then reduced the dose to one 'Pellet' every
day and continued this practice for two months. I have in six months
increased in solid flesh, twenty-six pounds. I am in better health than
I have been since childhood. Drowsiness and unpleasant feelings after
meals have completely disappeared.
Respectfully yours,
U.S. Inspector of Immigration, Buffalo, N.Y.
John H.M. Berry
LIVER DISEASE, CONSTIPATION.
DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. McDaniel.]
_Dear Sir_--I enclose you my photograph as you requested; also, state
that I have taken your "Pellets" and "Golden Medical Discovery" for
chronic "liver complaint" attended with constipation of the bowels, and
after using six bottles of "Discovery" and same of "Pellets," I am
greatly benefited. You can use my name in advertising your medicines and
I can warrant them to do all you claim for them.
Respectfully yours,
Mrs. M.F. McDANIEL,
Bee Branch,
Van Buren Co., Ark.
TORPID LIVER, DYSPEPSIA, NERVOUS AND GENERAL DEBILITY.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: J.F. Hudson, Esq.]
_Dear Sirs_--Having suffered severely, for a long time, from a torpid
liver, indigestion, constipation, nervousness and general debility, and
finding no relief in my efforts to regain my health, I was induced to
try your "Golden Medical Discovery" and "Pleasant Pellets."
Under this treatment I improved very much, and in a few months was able
to attend to my professional duties.
I now feel very grateful for the benefits I have received from the use
of your valuable medicines, and recommended them to many of my friends
and neighbors.
Respectfully yours,
J.F. HUDSON,
Witcherville, Sebastian Co., Ark.
"TROUBLESOME COMPLAINTS."
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, NO. 683 Main Street, Buffalo,
N.Y.:
[Illustration: Miss Cheney.]
_Gentlemen_--After using five bottles of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, four bottles of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, and about
half-a-dozen packages of his "Pellets," I am convinced that I am
thoroughly cured of that dread disease, known as dyspepsia, and other
troublesome complaints.
Very sincerely yours,
MISS HATTIE L. CHENEY,
Sac City,
Sac County, Iowa.
LIVER AND KIDNEY DISEASE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Ray.]
_Gentlemen_--Your kindness to me I can never forget, I cannot express
half my feelings of gratefulness to you. I had despaired of ever getting
well.
I had been in bad health twenty years--liver and kidneys, all out of
order and aches all through me; numb hands and cold feet. Everything I
ate distressed me, bowels constipated, was very nervous, depressed and
despondent; in fact I can't express half my bad feelings to you. When I
first wrote to you, I thought I would not live to get an answer from
you.
I have taken twenty bottles of "Golden Medical Discovery" and "Pellets."
My health is now very good. You have my honest recommendations to all
sufferers.
Thankfully yours,
MRS. REBECCA RAY,
DeAnn, Hempstead Co., Ark.
LIVER AND KIDNEY DISEASE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: G.W. Sweeney, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--I was for years hardly able to go about. I suffered from
liver and kidney trouble, six different Doctors treated me during that
time but could do me no good. I give your "Medical Discovery" the praise
for my cure.
Then, too, my wife had a bad case of Asthma which was cured by the use
of that wonderful blood-purifier.
Yours truly,
GEO. W. SWEENEY,
Haydentown, Pa.
TORPID LIVER.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Bransford.]
_Gentlemen_--I can truthfully say that I believe your "Golden Medical
Discovery" saved my life. When I began your treatment two years ago, I
had been given up by the Doctor, and my friends had lost all hope of my
recovery. I had suffered for years with torpid liver; I had chronic
pleurisy and catarrh in a very bad form, attended with hemorrhages--was
confined to my bed two months. In a few days after beginning your
medicine I could perceive a slight change for the better; in three
months I felt almost like a new person.
Yours very gratefully,
MRS. MAGGIE E. BRANSFORD,
Williamsburg, W. Va.
DYSPEPSIA, UTERINE DISEASE.
[Illustration: Mrs. Martin. ]
MRS. J.A. MARTIN, of _Cleburne, Texas_, had not had good health since
the birth of her child, eight years before; had a headache with burning
and throbbing sensations; and a hurting in her stomach; there was a dead
aching and gnawing or drawing of the stomach as she described it; sharp
pain in the stomach extending to her right breast and shoulder. Weighed
in health 125 pounds, but was reduced to 95 pounds; was weak; could
scarcely walk at all, was sick at stomach a great deal; when her monthly
sickness came on had much pain and the sickness of the stomach remained
until menstruation stopped. She writes:
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
_Gentlemen_--"I have taken about six bottles of your 'Golden Medical
Discovery' and 'Favorite Prescription,' and am glad to say that I feel
better and stouter than I have felt in a long time. I can work all day
now and not be tired at night. My head don't trouble me now. When I
commenced the use of the medicine I weighed 89 pounds, and to-day I
weigh 98 pounds. I feel better than I have for months."
DYSPEPSIA AND CONSUMPTION.
DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Ferguson. ]
_Dear Sir_--I was not able to do my work for nearly two years, and I
tried four different doctors and grew worse all the time. Then I began
on your medicine and took twelve bottles of "Golden Medical Discovery"
and one of "Favorite Prescription," and am able to do my work and feel
as well as I have felt in years. Physicians called my disease Dyspepsia
and Consumption.
Respectfully yours,
MRS. R. FERGUSON,
Ink. Shannon Co., Mo.
DYSPEPSIA, COSTIVENESS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Wickline. ]
_Gentlemen_--I suffered a great deal with headache and dizziness in my
head and costiveness. My food would sour on my stomach and I would spit
it up. I also suffered with my back a great deal; in fact, I was
entirely broken down. Had different doctors but none seemed to do me any
good and I began to take your medicine--the "Golden Medical Discovery."
I have been enjoying better health since I have taken your medicine than
I had for years before. I have recommended it to my friends; I believe
it to be the best medicine in the world. My sister has taken more of
your medicine than I have; her husband has also taken it; she thinks
there is no medicine in the world so good as Dr. Pierce's.
Yours truly,
MRS. MAGGIE WICKLINE,
Box 95, Pulaski City, Pulaski Co., Va.
DYSPEPSIA OF FIFTEEN YEARS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Strawderman. ]
_Gentlemen_--Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and "Favorite
Prescription" cured me of dyspepsia after fifteen years' suffering. I
doctored a great deal without receiving any benefit. About four years
ago my attention was called to Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, which
was highly recommended for dyspepsia and I used three bottles of
"Prescription" and eight bottles of "Golden Medical Discovery," and they
have done me more good than all other medicines I ever used.
Yours truly,
MRS. ANGELINE STRAWDERMAN,
Philippi, Barbour Co., W. Va.
DYSPEPSIA, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: W. Goodwin, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--I was in bad health when I commenced your treatment; I was
troubled with my stomach, and with shortness of breath. Everything I ate
distressed me. I lost flesh and strength and became very nervous and
despondent. I took eight bottles of "Golden Medical Discovery," and six
bottles of "Pellets," and they cured me.
I would advise all suffering people to go under your treatment.
Respectfully yours,
WRIGHT GOODWIN,
Gaylord, Beaufort Co., N.C.
DYSPEPSIA IN ITS WORST FORM.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: E. Dieterly, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--Only those who have had dyspepsia in its worst forms know
what it really can be. What such a case needs I have found in your
kindly encouragement, and your "Golden Medical Discovery."
Although I can now claim, if any one can, that I have a cast iron
stomach, I always keep your "Golden Medical Discovery" and the "Pellets"
on hand when settling down from an active summer's vacation, to quiet
student life.
I heartily recommend these medicines to every one whose suffering is of
the nature that mine was.
Yours truly,
ERVIN DIETERLY,
Gettysburgh, Pa.
DYSPEPSIA AND "FEMALE WEAKNESS."
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Hutchinson.]
_Gentlemen_--Words fail to describe my sufferings before I took your
"Golden Medical Discovery" and "Favorite Prescription." I could not walk
across the room without great suffering, but now I am able to do my own
work, thanks to your wonderful medicines, I am a well woman. I suffered
all the time with a weight in the bottom of my stomach, and the most
severe bearing-down pains, low down, across me, with every step I
attempted to take. I also suffered intense pain in my back and right
hip. At times I could not turn myself in bed. My complexion was yellow,
my eyes blood-shot, and my whole system was a complete wreck. I suffered
greatly from headaches, and the thought of food would sicken me. Now I
can eat anything, and at anytime. My friends are all surprised at the
great change in me. Every one thought I would not live through the month
of August. Two of my neighbors are using your medicines, and say they
feel like new beings.
Truly yours,
MRS. ANNIE HUTCHINSON,
Cambridge, Dorchester Co, Md.
INDIGESTION AND NERVOUSNESS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Livingston.]
_Gentlemen_--I am a woman of fifty-six years of age. Had been troubled
with Indigestion for three years, which, I think, resulted from "change
of life" and overwork. An eminent physician informed me I had no organic
disease. But I had distress after eating and was troubled with gas in
parts affected, an unpleasant taste in my mouth in the morning. I was
weak and nervous and had to live on a very light diet. After taking your
"Golden Medical Discovery" I was relieved of these symptoms. I believe
the results warrant me in recommending it to others.
Yours respectfully,
MRS. CHARLES LIVINGSTON,
Livingston,
Grant Co., Wis.
INDIGESTION AND TORPID LIVER.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: E.M. Seavolt, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--I can heartily recommend your "Golden Medical Discovery" to
any one who is troubled with indigestion and torpid liver; I was that
bad it was about chronic with me. All the other medicines could give me
no relief; but at last, what came to my relief was that wonderful
medicine, the "Golden Medical Discovery." I could scarcely eat
anything--it would put me in terrible distress in my stomach; I had a
dull aching and grinding pain in my stomach with pain in my right side
and back, and headache, bad taste in my mouth; at night I was feverish
and the soles of my feet burned.
I took four bottles of the "Discovery" and two vials of the "Pellets." I
am well and hearty and can eat as well as any body can,--thanks to your
"Discovery."
Yours truly,
E.M. SEAVOLT,
No. 427 Sandusky St.,
Mount Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio.
DISEASE OF STOMACH.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: A. Lewis, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--Yours of the 4th instant was duly received. I take great
pleasure in recommending to the public your system of home-treatment for
chronic diseases. I am thankful to say I am in perfect health and have
worked every day since I last wrote to you and have not taken a particle
of medicine of any kind and am weighing about one hundred and eighty
pounds. I have taken your "Golden Medical Discovery" with very
satisfactory results, and "Pleasant Pellets" also.
Yours respectfully,
ARTHUR LEWIS,
Schoharie, Schoharie Co., N.Y.
RHEUMATISM.
WHAT A MINISTER SAYS. CURED FOR $4.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Rev. W. Williams.]
_Gentlemen_--In the fall of last year I suffered from rheumatism in my
left shoulder and elbow. I tried a great many remedies, recommended to
me by friends, but they all failed to afford relief. From that time I
began Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, until I felt that I was
cured, was a period covering four or five months. While the attack
lasted, I suffered a great deal, and could not dress or undress myself.
Although I am 73 years old, I now regard my health as splendid. I had
spent a great deal of money previously, in various kinds of medicine,
but the "Discovery," from the day I commenced until I was well, cost
only FOUR DOLLARS.
Accept my gratitude, and I beg to subscribe myself,
Sincerely yours,
Rev. WILSON WILLIAMS,
Trinity Station, Morgan Co., Ala.
HEADACHE AND CONSTIPATION.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Miss Wolfe.]
_Gentlemen_--I suffered from loss of appetite, constipation, neuralgia,
and great weakness, and had terrible attacks of sick headache very
frequently; also nose bleed. My health was so poor that I was not able
to go to school for two years. I took Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
and "Golden Medical Discovery," and in a short time I was strong and
well. Many friends are taking your medicines seeing what they have done
for me.
Respectfully yours,
Miss BERTHA WOLFE,
Markham, Cattaraugus Co., N.Y.
AS LIVER PILLS,
NOTHING CAN COMPARE WITH DR. PIERCE'S PLEASANT PELLETS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mr. S. Baker, Sr.]
There is nothing that can compare with Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, as
Liver Pills, They have done me more good than any other medicine I have
ever taken.
Respectfully yours,
SAMUEL BAKER,
No. 161 Summit Ave.,
Phillipsburg. N.J.
ULCERATION OF BOWELS.
SEVERE BLEEDING.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Aurelia Vanzile. ]
_Gentlemen_--My friends said I would never be any better, for I had
ulceration of the bowels. By the time I had taken a bottle and a half of
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, the bleeding had almost stopped.
My appetite was good, nothing seemed to hurt me that I ate. My
improvement was wonderful. Several years have passed and my cure is
permanent.
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. AURELIA VANZILE,
Hamilton, Ind.
BILIOUS ATTACKS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: I.C. Seely, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--Nine years ago I was taken with severe pains in my stomach
and bowels which the usual home remedies failed to relieve; after
several days it passed off, leaving me very sore and weak but in the
course of a few weeks it came on again. I called in a doctor--he treated
me for biliousness; I occasionally went several months without any
attack and then it would come more severe than ever; I could scarcely
bear the weight of my clothes on my stomach and bowels. I grew thin,
weak and despondent,--could do no work without bringing on terrible
pain. Doctors treated me for catarrh of the head and stomach,
indigestion, dyspepsia, but all was of no avail; the suffering gradually
increased in severity and I despaired of any relief.
In 1892 I had a spell that was so severe I cramped from feet to neck.
The Doctor said I must die--he couldn't do any thing for me. After about
five weeks in bed I could again sit up, but the pain had settled in my
right groin and limb. Relatives persuaded me to try "Golden Medical
Discovery." Two thirds of the bottle was gone when I felt a change for
the better; I had one very light attack after the first bottle; that has
been seventeen months ago and I have had no more trouble. I have taken
ten bottles of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and I am now well
and able to support my family.
To any one with stomach and bowel trouble I will recommend Dr. Pierce's
Medicine. I am never without it in the house.
I remain, yours,
I.C. SEELY, Lindsborg,
McPherson Co., Kans.
DYSPEPSIA--CONSTIPATION.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 653 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. A.L. Pierce.]
_Gentlemen_--Three years ago I was suffering from constipation, distress
in the stomach, bowels, feet and ankles bloated, kidney and heart
trouble, loss of appetite, bad taste in the mouth, sour risings in the
stomach, and indigestion. I was under the treatment of three physicians
seven months. One gave me up to die. This was my condition when I was
prevailed upon to take Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and
"Pleasant Pellets." I am well, your medicines have cured me permanently.
Had I the power and language to herald to the whole world the good
qualities of your medicines, I would most gladly do so, as they have
saved my life and brought health and happiness to me.
Yours most sincerely,
MRS. A.L. PIERCE,
Stillwater, Penobscot Co., Me.
SORES IN MOUTH DUE TO INDIGESTION.
[Illustration: C.K. Turney, Esq.]
CHAS. KELLOGG TURNEY, ESQ., a prominent contractor and builder, also
well known as one of the accomplished singers at the Chautauqua
Assembly, and who does business at _Room 6, Bernard Block, Collinwood,
Cuyahoga County, Ohio_, writes:
"I was troubled with little watery blisters which would form on the
under side of my tongue, and which proved very sore and troublesome.
Becoming alarmed at the frequency of their appearance, and having much
faith in Dr. Pierce and his associates, I wrote to them for advice. They
recommended me to take Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, which I
did, and after using two bottles my trouble entirely disappeared."
GAINED THIRTEEN POUNDS; CATARRH OF STOMACH.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Powell. ]
_Gentlemen_--Two years ago I was pale and emaciated, food fermented in
my stomach. A physician pronounced my case "Catarrh of the Stomach," but
he could not help me. I lived a month without solid food and when I
tried to eat I would vomit. At this time I began taking Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets, and in two weeks I was decidedly better. I am now in
good health, and never felt better in my life. I have a better color,
eat more, and have no distress after eating--having gained thirteen
pounds since I began taking them.
Yours respectfully,
MRS. MARY POWELL,
Glen Eaton, Marshall Co., W. Va.
CHRONIC DIARRHEA--DYSPEPSIA.
[Illustration: T.L. HALL, ESQ.]
THOMAS L. HALL, of _Creek, Westmoreland County, Pa.,_ had chronic
diarrhea, which his physician called dysentery. He had been troubled
more or less for five years; had very severe attack fifteen months
before writing us; had not been able to work steadily for twelve months.
Food sometimes passed undigested; some days had three to six passages;
had watery and sour risings from the stomach; backache; was drowsy upon
rising in the morning; pain about the heart; itching all over body and
limbs. He had three months' treatment at home--the special medicines
being sent him by express. He writes that he "was greatly benefited by
first week's treatment," but continued and "in three months was entirely
well."
DYSPEPSIA--LOSS OF FLESH.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, NO. 663 Main Street, Buffalo,
N.Y.:
[Illustration: B. MAKSON, ESQ.]
_Gentlemen_--Three years ago I commenced taking Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery; I weighed 140 pounds, and now I weigh 175 pounds, so
you see how I have gained in health and weight. Dr. Pierce's Pellets are
the best pills I ever took for the liver. All my friends say they do
them the most good.
Respectfully yours, ROBERT MANSON,
West Rye, Rockingham Co., N.H.
TERRIBLE DYSPEPSIA CURED.
[Illustration: MRS. LUKE COOK.]
Mrs. LUKE COOK, of _Grove, Newaygo Co., Michigan_, writes:
"I had been ill for five years. My symptoms were pain in the stomach and
bowels; could eat nothing but stale bread and tea or coffee. Meat and
vegetables passed through the bowels undigested in about two hours,
causing great pain. I was all "run-down." Tongue looked like a piece of
raw meat. One doctor pronounced my case cancer of the stomach. I took
treatment from five different physicians with but very little
benefit--only temporary relief. I got so weak I could scarcely walk
around, and suffered terrible agony. After taking fifteen bottles of Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, I am well and able to do my own work,
and frequently walk two miles and back the same day. I am now
sixty-eight years old."
INDIGESTION, CATARRH, AND NERVOUSNESS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, NO. 663 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: E.A. BALDWIN, ESQ.]
_Gentlemen_--For a long time I was suffering from indigestion, catarrh
and nervousness. I was so run down that I could not go to school, and,
as the various remedies I tried did me no good, I applied to you, and
was advised to try a course of special treatment. After taking only two
months' medicines from your noble institution, I feel perfectly restored
to health. I have, moreover, recovered my lost flesh, and I am pleased
to say need no further medicines.
Yours truly,
E.A. BALDWIN,
Proctorsville, Windsor Co., Vermont.
GENERAL DEBILITY, MALARIA, SICK HEADACHE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: T.L. Hall, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--I am happy to say that your valuable medicine has been a
great benefit to me. I was suffering from general debility, malaria and
nervous sick headaches, and after my third child was born (a beautiful
baby boy of ten pounds) I only recovered after a long illness; I barely
gained strength enough in two years' time so that I was able to crawl
about to accomplish the little housework that I had, by lying down to
read many times each day; had sick headaches very often; and many pains
and aches, all the time complaining of getting no better. I finally
asked my husband to get a bottle of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
which he promptly did. After I had taken one bottle I could see a great
change in my strength, and fewer sick headaches.
I continued taking the medicine until I had taken eight bottles--seven
of the "Favorite Prescription" and one of the "Golden Medical
Discovery." For some time past I have not used it, but I am now able to
do the housework for myself, husband and two children (aged nine and
five years). I also take in dressmaking, and enjoy walking a mile at a
time, and I think it is all due to the medicine, for I know I was only
failing fast before I commenced to take it. I take great pleasure in
recommending the "Favorite Prescription" to all women who suffer from
debility and sick headache.
Respectfully yours, MRS. J.H. LANSING,
Fort Edward, Washington Co., N.Y.
MALARIAL FEVER.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Miss McConell.]
_Gentlemen_--My little girl, eleven years old, took malarial fever and
lay 22 days in fever. Our family doctor was tending her twice a day; she
got no better; I sent unbeknown to the doctor and got one bottle of Dr.
Pierce's Pellets, and one bottle of his "Golden Medical Discovery," and
commenced to give them to her as directed; after taking the medicine
three days, the fever began to go down, and the doctor came in and said:
"what's the matter?" "Ida, you have no fever this morning," and laughed.
Then I told him I had been giving Dr. Pierce's medicines. He didn't say
a word--he was beaten. My oldest daughter is improving by taking Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
Yours respectfully,
MRS. ELIZABETH McCONELL,
Payne, Paulding Co., O.
GENERAL DROPSY.
TAPPING AND MEDICATION CONQUERS THE DISEASE AFTER IT HAD RUN 22 YEARS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: E.L. Waters, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--I wish to acknowledge that you have cured me of the worst
dropsy that ever came within my knowledge, it having afflicted me
twenty-two years. After I had suffered much from other surgeons without
any cure being effected, and with only relief for a short time, you
performed a not only painless but very scientific operation, and with
medicine completed the cure. It is now five years since you treated me
and no symptoms of the disease have shown themselves. I will also add
that while with you at the Invalids' Hotel I received the best of care
and attention from the well trained nurses in your employ, for all of
which I feel grateful.
With respect and best wishes,
EDWIN L. WATERS, ATHOL CENTRE, MASS.
REDUCED TO A SKELETON.
CHRONIC DIARRHEA--DYSPEPSIA CURED BY TWO MONTHS' SPECIAL HOME-TREATMENT.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: J.T. Yerby, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--To all sufferers from chronic diseases I want to say that I
suffered for six years, and was under fourteen different doctors in city
and country. They could not reach my case; I was given up to die; my
sufferings were _indescribable_; I could not retain food on my stomach;
could not control my bowels at times; suffered great pain; could not
sleep at night; I was reduced to a _skeleton_; in health I weighed 180;
then only 111; I now weigh as much as I did before I was sick. I am
sixty years old, but feel young and active; I owe it to the medicines
you sent to me. After taking it two months I was out of bed attending to
my work; my friends could hardly believe it was I when they would meet
me out away from home. I consider my cure as almost miraculous.
Respectfully,
JOS. T. YERBY,
White Stone,
Lancaster Co., Va.
CHRONIC DIARRHEA.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: I.G. Hamilton, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--It is now nine years since I was afflicted with the above
disease, which reduced me to a mere skeleton, and my friends had very
little hope of my recovery. After trying different doctors, and many
other remedies for a year, from which I received little or no benefit, I
was advised to try Dr. Pierce's special treatment, which I did, and
after two months I was a well, strong, healthy man, and have been ever
since.
Yours, etc.,
ISAAC G. HAMILTON,
Baie Verte,
Westmoreland Co., N.H.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION.
KIDNEY DISEASE AND RUPTURE.
[Illustration: A.N. Kingsley, Esq.]
The following is from the widely-known and popular proprietor of the
Kingsley House at Ashuelot, N.H.: "It may seem useless to add testimony
to the overwhelming mass already given of the many remarkable cures
performed at your Institution, but I deem it a pleasure and a duty to
add mine to your long list as _very remarkable_. I had a rupture of
twenty-seven years' standing, with hemorrhage of the kidney for six
months, preceding my visit to your Institute, and was also troubled
badly with indigestion, all of which ailments had reduced me in strength
and flesh to a mere skeleton. Had been treated by many local physicians,
who failed to do me any good. I could walk but a very short distance
when I left my home on the 8th of July, 1892, for treatment at your
Institution, with but little faith or hope of ever being any better. But
through your skillful treatment I was able to return to my home on the
9th of August, 1892, and consider myself permanently cured, having had
to take no medicine since. Considering my case _almost a miracle_, I
cannot speak too highly of your Institute and skillful treatment, to
which I feel that I am indebted for my continued existence. You are at
liberty to refer to me, and to use this as you see fit.
Very respectfully, A.N. KINGSLEY,
Ashuelot, Cheshire Co., N.H."
DYSPEPSIA, RHEUMATISM, NERVOUS PROSTRATION, SLEEPLESSNESS.
[Illustration: J.T. Townsend, Esq. ]
Mr. J.T. TOWNSEND, of _Noah, Coffee County, Tenn_., consulted us by
letter. He was suffering from great nervous prostration; could not walk
without tottering; was troubled greatly with inability to sleep; poor
appetite; did not relish food; suffered much pain and stiffness in the
joints; was overcome with neat working on a thresher, followed by
persistent nausea, confusion of ideas, his memory being very defective.
After taking a single course of treatment, the medicines being sent by
express, he writes as follows: "The medicine you sent me lasted me five
weeks, and proved very beneficial indeed. I believe it, under God, was
the means of saving me from a premature grave. When I received the
medicine, I had just gotten rid of an attack of bilious fever, which
left me in a deplorable condition. I was very week and nervous, but my
improvement commenced with the first dose of your medicine, so by the
time my medicine was out I felt better than I had for years, and now
have no indication of a return of my trouble." A month later he writes:
"I continue to enjoy the most perfect health. Every organ of my body,
and every faculty of my mind, is in splendid condition, which makes life
worth living. I have gained twenty-one pounds since I have been able to
attend to business. Please accept my profound thanks for your promptness
in sending me my medicines."
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
PILES, CATARRH, HEART SYMPTOMS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: J. Talbott, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--The effect of your remedies is little short of a miracle.
My general make-up and appearance are astonishing; my cheeks rosy, eyes
bright, circles nearly all gone from under eyes; am fleshier, stronger,
more active, and an entirely different man. No piles, catarrh, heart
trouble; no chills and fever; no despondency, no anything.
Yours truly,
JOHN TALBOTT,
Pennsylvania Agricultural Works,
York, York Co., Penn.
DYSPEPSIA AND CATARRH
CURED BY SPECIAL HOME-TREATMENT.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: B. Eberhardt, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--I am happy to inform you that my catarrh and dyspeptic
symptoms have all vanished. I am no longer troubled with headache and
stoppage of the nose, my stomach is in good order, and I enjoy three
hearty meals daily without any bad feelings.
I have gained in almost every respect, particularly in weight and
strength, since beginning the use of your specially prepared medicines.
By continuing to follow your special hygienic rules, I believe no
relapse will occur.
Yours respectfully,
BERTHOLD EBERHARDT,
N.E. Cor. 10th, and Callowhill Streets,
Philadelphia, Pa.
INDIGESTION, CONSTIPATION, AND UTERINE DISEASE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL, ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Miss Joslyn.]
_Gentlemen_--Some months ago I consulted your specialist concerning my
health, which had at that time become very much impaired from the
effects of uterine disease, indigestion and chronic constipation. I was
also troubled with frequent attacks of nervous headache which rendered
me very miserable.
A line of treatment was outlined by your specialist, which I followed
closely, and I immediately began to improve under the use of the
medicine advised. The benefits wore so marked that within two or three
months I was able to discontinue the use of the medicine, and have since
that time been enjoying good health. I attribute my cure to the use of
your medicines, and I heartily thank you for the benefits received, as
well as for the kind attention given me by your specialist.
Respectfully yours,
IDA M. JOSLYN, Groton, Conn.
CHRONIC BRONCHITIS AND DYSPEPSIA.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL, ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: A. Rosenberger, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--Several years ago I spent many dollars for medicine, but in
vain, and expected to die with consumption. But hearing of your
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, I visited you.
To your advice and treatment I owe my life and present good health.
Hoping-that you and your eminent faculty may be spared many years to
cure the afflicted, I send you my best wishes.
Yours truly,
ALBERT ROSENBERGER,
La Otto, Noble Co., Ind.
A COMPLETE COLLAPSE.
STOMACH TROUBLES
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 663 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: J.L. Warner, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--Fifteen years ago I felt the first effect of a diseased
stomach. It was very light at first, but as time went on it gradually
grew worse. I did not suffer much at first--say for the first five
years; but after that it was continual suffering all the time (and
growing worse all the time), until just two years ago, when I completely
collapsed, and had to give up all thoughts of work. I have not done a
day's work since, but am now ready to go to work again. During the last
five years I have been doctoring with as many as six different doctors
here and in San Francisco. I was with one specialist here in my city
five months, but none of the doctors gave me even temporary relief. The
main symptoms of my disease were that my food would sour on my stomach
and give me an awful heart-burn. I would bloat and have sour risings,
and an awful burning sensation in my chest which would bring the tears.
I have felt many times that I would like to leave this world. In looking
over the ads. in the San Francisco Examiner, I ran across yours--stating
that any one who would send twenty-one one-cent stamps to the address
given would receive The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser I did as
requested, and read a copy, and I now owe my life and present good
health to Dr. Pierce and his noble staff of physicians. I have now taken
fourteen bottles of the "Golden Medical Discovery" and four bottles of
the "Pleasant Pellets," and will say that I am entirely well of all my
stomach troubles. Can sleep nine hours every night.
A word to those who are taking or contemplating taking this grand
remedy. Do not give up with one or two bottles, but continue on, and it
will cure you as sure as the sun shines above.
Gratefully yours, J.L. WARNER,
1005 Fourth Street, Sacramento, Cal.
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: J. Smith, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--For over twelve years I was a great sufferer from nervous
indigestion and acidity of the stomach. I tried some of the best
doctors, both in England and this country, but did not find permanent
relief until I went to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute. The
medicine prepared for me by the specialist at this famous institution
was so effectual that I feel that I am perfectly cured.
I cannot speak in too high praise of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical
Institute. The Staff of Physicians is skillful and of large experience,
and the institution itself, in all its appointments, excellent and in
advance of the age. I highly recommend it to all the afflicted, feeling
confident that all the benefit to be derived from medical or surgical
treatment can be had at that institution.
JOSEPH SMITH,
No. 200 Eighth Street, Olean, N.Y.
BAD CASE OF DYSPEPSIA,
CURED BY SPECIAL HOME-TREATMENT.
[Illustration: Mrs. Johnson. ]
Mrs. JOHANNA JOHNSON, of _Big Springs, Union Co., South Dak_., forty-six
years old. A pain began in the stomach, a sort of cramp; extended to the
chest, shoulders and arms, also affecting the spinal column opposite the
location of pain; had a hard lump that felt like lead in the pit of her
stomach. Pain was brought on sometimes by eating something that at other
times she could eat with impunity. Attacks of pain lasted usually about
three days. After the pain would leave, she was weak and sore. Sometimes
attacks would come on every day.
Had two months' special treatment.
Reports five months afterwards as follows: "Since taking your medicine,
I am a new person; at least I feel so. I have used only one-half of the
last set of medicines, and think I will not need to continue. A lady
similarly afflicted is trying some of my medicine, and will order from
you direct. I am glad to know where to direct the sick, and where the
most good can be had for one's money. I am feeling well, and can work as
formerly."
INDIGESTION AND CONSTIPATION.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: O.F. Sinigar, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--I was troubled with chronic indigestion and constipation.
Had to be constantly taking physic, and finally was compelled to resort
to hot water injections regularly to move my bowels. This got to be a
great drudge to me. I took treatment from the leading physicians of this
part of the country for my stomach and bowel troubles, and spent over
one hundred dollars in this way, but they did me no good whatever. I got
so bad that I began to think my time on earth was short, and did not
care if I lived or died. I had to stop work; everything was a burden to
me, until at last I tried your Institution. I went there, and you said
you could help me, and those words sounded so good to me, as I thought I
never could get well again. After taking your special home-treatment for
five months, I was in the enjoyment of perfect health. This was two
years ago, and ever since my bowels have moved regularly, and I have not
taken any medicine to make them move. I cannot find words in which to
express my sincere thanks for the almost immediate relief. I received
from your specialists, and will say I am now enjoying the very best of
health.
Yours with respect,
ORWIG F. SINIGAR, No. 71 Feather St., Canton, Ohio.
FISTULA IN ANO, PILES, PROLAPSE OF RECTUM.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: N.T. Roberts, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--For more than twelve years I have been a sufferer with a
complication of rectal troubles; pile tumors, prolapsus and fistula in
Ano. I have been under the treatment of our most skilled practitioners,
by ligature, carbolic acid, constitutional treatment, change of climate
and the celebrated Brinkerhoff treatment, and also tried all of the
local guaranteed nostrums, from all of which I have been only
temporarily relieved. The old troubles would in a short time return, and
with seemingly renewed vigor. With fast failing health and terrible
nerve prostration, I left home the 1st day of October last, to take a
two weeks' trip, hoping for some temporary relief. On the trip I stopped
over at Buffalo, and having several years before been in correspondence
with the Infirmary, concluded to consult you. I did so with little hope
of a beneficial result. From the manner in which I was received and the
satisfactory diagnosis of my case, I placed myself under your treatment.
On the 16th day of October you operated upon me with such complete and
satisfactory success, that I am now a sound and happy man, and am
confident that had I been treated by you ten years ago that I would now
be twenty years younger in feeling and thousands of dollars better off.
It affords me pleasure, doctors, to recommend the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute to all of the afflicted, and to assure them of the
most skillful treatment, honest and polite attention, and with the
assurance of my kindest and most grateful remembrance,
I am, Yours truly,
N.T. ROBERTS, Pine Bluff, Ark.
RECTAL FISTULA.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Lothrop. ]
_Gentlemen_--Having been a great sufferer for years and receiving little
or no benefit from other physicians, I determined to try your
Institution, and with grateful results.
Having a successful operation for a fistula (of five years' standing)
without the knife, while other home-physicians advised me there were no
other means. And my troubles are yielding slowly but surely; my general
health is better than for twelve years--all of which I owe to Dr.
Pierce, and his skillful physicians and surgeons.
Please accept my sincere thanks for the kindness shown me while an
inmate by all connected with the Invalids' Hotel. I shall heartily
recommend your Institution to all sufferers.
Yours gratefully,
MRS. M.B. LOTHROP,
Villa Park,
Orange Co., Cal.
UTERINE AND RECTAL DISEASE.
HOME PHYSICIANS FAILED.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Mrs. Clawson.]
_To whom it may concern_--I was greatly afflicted with Uterine and
Rectal disease. My disease was of very long standing and had baffled the
skill of our home physicians. I went to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical
Institute, and received treatment of their specialist. Under his
skillful care and kind attention I soon regained my strength and felt
that my former life and ambition were again restored to me. I cannot
speak in too high praise of this famous Institution; the rooms are large
and cheerful, the food of the very best, the nurses kind and attentive,
and the staff of physicians and surgeons skillful and of large
experience.
Yours respectfully,
MRS. CHAS. CLAWSON,
Middlesex, Yates Co, N.Y.
RECTAL FISTULA
WITH BLOOD-POISONING, CURED BY A SAFE AND PAINLESS METHOD. A PROMINENT
MERCHANT TESTIFIES TO THE SUPERIOR METHODS EMPLOYED AT THE INVALIDS'
HOTEL AND SURGICAL INSTITUTE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: J.F. Saton, Esq. ]
It is with pleasure that I testify to the cure of the Fistula, for which
you treated me. I had suffered from it for a long time, and felt that it
was likely to seriously undermine my health and poison my system. I had
deterred having it treated from the fears of the cutting operation in
common use by physicians in the large hospitals and by surgeons in
general practice. My fears were grounded on the fatal results that had
followed in cases in my knowledge. I am thankful that I placed my case
in the hands of your experienced specialists for treatment. The result
has been a perfect cure. The treatment of the blood-poison that you gave
me was successful in eliminating it all from my system, and I have since
enjoyed perfect health, and no recurrence whatever of the fistula. It
has been now many years since I was cured, and I thank you most
sincerely for the good results that were brought about in my case.
I can recommend your institution as one in which all the requirements of
an invalid are fully met.
Yours truly,
J.F. EATON,
Auburn, Mo., Box 806.
RECTAL FISTULA AND NERVOUS PROSTRATION-RUPTURE.
[Illustration: M.L. Stigers, Esq.]
_To the afflicted public_:
It becomes my pleasant duty to recommend the Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo,
N.Y., as an Institution for the successful treatment of surgical cases
and chronic ailments of every description. It is with especial pleasure
that I recommend the surgeon-in-chief of the Hotel, who is a skilled
surgeon, one who stands at the head of the profession. The appointments
of the Hotel are excellent. I was afflicted with an Anal Fistula (a very
bad one it proved to be). I went to the Invalids' Hotel for treatment.
Was placed under the care of your surgeon, who treated my case with such
skill, that the parts are healed soundly. I recommended a friend of
mine, who had a rupture, to go to you for treatment. He did so and was
soundly healed of his trouble. I will cheerfully answer all
communications relative to my stay at the Invalids' Hotel, provided a
stamp is enclosed for return postage.
Yours truly,
M.L. STIGERS,
Menlo, Iowa.
ANAL FISTULA.
COMPLICATED CASE OF HEART DISEASE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 663 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: N.S. Johnson, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--I feel that it is my duty to suffering humanity to let them
know of your great success with me. I had a chronic disease that I had
suffered with for sixteen years, and last November, owing to a fall, the
disease doubled on me. I was confined to my bed for months, and the best
surgeons of our city attended me daily. I continually grew worse. After
consultation they decided that the knife must be used, which is attended
with great pain and danger. I wrote you and stated my case; you said you
could entirely cure me without pain, also without the use of the knife.
I determined to go to Buffalo. Arrived there the 18th of March, and on
the 20th of April I was at home entirely cured, and have enjoyed better
health than for years. You also treated my wife for heart trouble, and
greatly benefited her. The thoroughness of your methods, preparing the
system, etc., greatly adds to your success, as well as your skillful
treatment. I shall ever hold the surgeons at the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute as a green spot in my memory.
Yours respectfully,
N.S. JOHNSON, Bloomfield, Iowa.
HERNIA AND PILES CURED WITHOUT PAIN.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: J.J. App, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--I have been successfully treated at your institution for
piles and also rupture of the left side.
Your institution is all it claims to be, and the treatment of my case
was accomplished without pain and apparently any risk. Your method of
using locally cocaine as an anæsthetic is such a decided improvement. I
did not have to take any dangerous ether or chloroform, but had a small
quantity of medicine injected that made the operation as painless as
though it was being done on some one else. At the same time I knew
everything and could see what was being done.
You have my kindest thanks for the good care and many attentions given
me. Your nurses and physicians all give kind and skillful care.
Yours very truly,
J.J. APP,
Bolivar, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio.
LARGE PILE TUMORS.
[Illustration: J.C. Bagley, Esq. ]
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
_Gentlemen_--I was afflicted with piles for many years, brought on by
heavy lifting during the war. My suffering was extreme, and the pile
tumors gradually increased in size, notwithstanding the fact that I
tried many different kinds of treatment. After becoming physically
incapacitated and unable to do any work at all, and after much
hesitation, I visited your institution as the last resort. I am happy to
state that my visit there has resulted in a complete and permanent cure.
A year or more has now elapsed since I placed myself under the care of
your specialist, and I wish to thank you most heartily, for the
attention which I received while there, and for the cure which has been
accomplished in my case. I cannot say enough in favor of you and your
staff of physicians who gave every attention, and whose treatment has
been so successful. All suffering has entirely vanished, and I have
gained about 35 pounds in flesh.
Respectfully yours,
J.C. BAGLEY, Watts Flats, Chaut. Co., N.Y.
LARGE PILE TUMORS; CHRONIC INFLAMMATION OF BLADDER.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: P. Crump, Esq. ]
I was troubled with piles for thirty years. These were very mild at
first but gradually increased in severity, and I was unable to get
anything which would relieve them. They gradually increased in size, and
for a good many years past have caused me a great amount of pain. The
tumors became of large size and protruded whenever I lifted anything
heavy or strained in the least; also bled copiously at times. This,
together with chronic inflammation of the bladder, with which I have
also suffered for some years, rendered my life miserable. Physicians at
home gave up my case as hopeless, and said that they did not think I
could be benefited, and certainly not cured. I visited your Institution,
hoping to obtain relief, but with very little faith, and am happy to say
that the treatment which I obtained there has resulted in a permanent
cure of the piles, and the inflammation of the bladder has been so
greatly relieved that at present I have no suffering of any kind. The
cure is complete and I feel like a new person. In fact I have not
experienced such comfort in many years. I shall always appreciate the
kindness and attention shown me by your staff of physicians, and also by
the nurses in your Institution, and shall advise my afflicted friends to
make you a visit.
Very respectfully,
PETER CRUMP, Dennison, Goodhue Co., Minn.
PILE TUMORS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: S.H. Crosby, Esq. ]
Since the spring of 1872, I have been troubled with pains in head, the
result of sun-stroke while in the U.S. army, and pile tumor growth. For
the last named disease I was treated at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical
Institute, in June of 1887, and the growth, as I believe, is killed, and
the result has been a great benefit to my general health. I am quite
comfortable and with strength to look after my little work and
superintend the same, much better than before treatment, for which
benefit please accept my thanks.
Yours respectfully,
S.H. CROSBY,
Manito, Mason Co., Ill.
BAD CASE OF PILES CURED BY HOME-TREATMENT.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
_Gentlemen_--I received a few days ago a communication from you
requesting a photo, of myself. I will say that I am sorry, but I have
had no photograph of myself taken since I was a child, but will gladly
give you a testimonial and I will answer by letter any skeptical ones
that you refer to me, provided they send a return addressed and stamped
envelope for reply.
Just one year ago, I was suffering untold agonies from internal piles
and prolapsus of the rectum: my bodily pain was so great that the mental
strain was almost more than I could stand. I was useless to myself and
family and had about persuaded myself it would be better to take my
life, and I think I should have done so had not a copy of the Common
Sense Medical Adviser happened to fall into my hands. I was not certain
just what my trouble was, at least what to call it. I began the Chapter
treating on Pile Tumors, and then I realized just what my trouble was. I
wrote you and received encouragement. I sent for a month's treatment and
it was certainly the best investment I ever made. I received the
medicines at noon--read the directions carefully and commenced at once
to carry them out. I seemed better the next day. I suffered less, and in
a few days there was a decided change for the better. I continued the
medicine until I had taken all of it; I have not taken any since, except
occasionally a few of Dr. Pierce's Pellets, just enough to act as a mild
laxative. I am perfectly well. I was always more or less constipated all
my life. I now understand that by keeping the bowels open and in good
order, I could have avoided all of the suffering that I have gone
through; my friends all think my recovery almost a miracle. I feel, Oh,
so grateful to you, I shall never fail to speak a word in your favor to
suffering humanity.
Respectfully,
Mrs. J.W. Heist
Fayette, Howard Co., Mo.
PILES AND CHRONIC DIARRHEA.
DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: J.J. Bradford, Esq. ]
_Dear Sir_--I was a great sufferer for thirty years from piles, and take
great pleasure in bearing testimony to the fact, that since you treated
me, seven years since, I _have not had a symptom of piles_.
At the above stated period I had also been a sufferer from diarrhea, in
its most aggravating form, for three and a half years, and I was
completely and radically cured of that, also.
I beg to assure you, and your noble associates, of my lasting gratitude,
and feel no hesitancy in expressing the opinion that but for your great
skill in treating me, I should have been in my grave. I state for the
benefit of all those who may be similarly afflicted that if they will
place themselves in your hands, you will goon effect radical cures.
JOHN J. BRADFORD,
Augusta, Perry Co., Miss.
LARGE PILE TUMORS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: L.H. Esety, Esq.]
_Gentlemen_--Allow me to thank you for the kind attention and skillful
treatment I received while at your Institution for five weeks'
treatment. I cannot speak too favorably of your Institution.
You have my best wishes for your continued success.
Respectfully yours,
L.H. ESTEY,
Hinsdale,
Cheshire Co., N.H.
HEADACHE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: E. Vargason, Esq. ]
_Gentlemen_--I have used your medicines for a number of years, and know
that they do for me all that is claimed for them. I am employed mostly
at my desk, and not infrequently have an attack of the headache. It
usually comes on in the forenoon. At my dinner I eat my regular meal,
and take one or two of Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets immediately
after, and in the course of an hour my headache is cured and no bad
effects. I feel better every way for having taken them--not worse, as is
usual after taking other kinds of pills. Your "Pleasant Pellets" are
worth more than their weight in gold, if for nothing else than to cure
headache.
Very respectfully,
E. VARGASON,
Otter Lake, Lapeer Co., Mich.
DYSPEPSIA, NEURALGIA.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: Miss Gwin.]
_Gentlemen_--Before using your medicines, my food would not digest; then
neuralgia set in, and I suffered severe pain through my sides,
shoulders, breast and stomach. Bilious attacks were frequent; then my
flesh began stinging and my heart began beating badly and making me so
that I could not lift a chair, and all together threw me into a cramp
and a numbness, and the family thought I was dying, and sent for another
doctor who said it was hard to do anything for me; he visited me almost
six years and did not help me; the pain was so great I had to scream; I
said to my doctor, "can you give me something" and he said, "yes, but it
will not do you any good." I told him he had not done me any good in six
years, and I would quit him. I saw I was almost gone, very pale and weak
and did not eat anything.
I began your "Golden Medical Discovery," and one-half bottle helped me
so much I began work and improved fast; it helped me so I got 10
bottles. While using them my friends said when I quit I would be just as
bad as ever. It has been five years and no need of a doctor yet, and I
will say that I think it cannot be beat, and I will still believe in it,
for if it had not been for the "Golden Medical Discovery" I would have
been in my grave. Your medicines have helped my brother, and father is
using it now and it is helping him.
I remain. Your true friend,
Miss C.B. GWIN, Cowardin, Bath Co., Va.
BLOATING OF BOWELS, CAUSED BY LIVER DISEASE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
[Illustration: MR. G.S. WATRING]
_Gentlemen_--My son, aged fourteen years, was taken with bloating of the
abdomen; this would go down leaving the parts so sore he could scarcely
stand. We had three different doctors to treat him, but he grew steadily
worse. We then commenced giving him Dr. Pierre's Golden Medical
Discovery, and after using it three days he commenced to improve. Last
summer he had so fully recovered his health as to make a full hand in
the harvest field. He took, in all, only six bottles of the "Golden
Medical Discovery," and it saved his life.
Respectfully yours,
J.B. WATRING,
Lead Mine, Tucker Co., W. Va.
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA; UTERINE AND SPINAL WEAKNESS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo. N.Y.:
[Illustration: MRS. NAY.]
_Gentlemen_--I had nervous dyspepsia for twenty years, followed by
uterine and spinal weakness with irritation of the same. In the Spring
of 1890 I became so exhausted that I was compelled to keep to my bed
with symptoms of paralysis in the lower limbs, and many other
distressing symptoms. I accidentally obtained one of Dr. Pierce's
Medical Advisers from a friend, and finding my ailments so well
described therein, I wrote to Dr. Pierce for his advice, which he sent
by return mail. For my recovery he requested me to use his "Golden
Medical Discovery," his "Favorite Prescription," and his "Pleasant
Pellets." He also gave me some directions for every-day living. These
means accomplished my complete cure. I am thankful that we can have such
reliable medicines brought into our homes without great expense.
Yours truly,
MRS. AMERICA NAY,
Volga, Jefferson Co., Ind.
DYSPEPSIA, TORPID LIVER--TERRIBLE SUFFERING.
[Illustration: MRS. O'BANNON]
DR. R.V. PIERCE: _Dear Sir_--When I commenced your medicines, had
headache all the time, indigestion, pain in my back and loins, soreness
and stiffness in my joints, my limbs ached so I could not sleep at
night: I could not lie in bed more than two or three hours any night;
when I would lie my head on the pillow I would have to rise immediately
to get breath, sit up and walk the floor very near all night. I could
not eat anything that would digest; I would do the cooking for the
family, but I was in so much pain the tears were in my eyes all the time
I would get a meal ready. I would take one mouthful of bread and then go
off and sit down and cry with hunger, but dare not eat any more, and
then would have to vomit from that one mouthful of bread--I would have
such weak spells I could not stand on my feet.
I had tried five doctors, they had done me no good; I had given
up--never to take anything more, only to lull the pain. I had given up
to die when I received a pamphlet and some papers from you. I decided to
try once more and I have been improving ever since I commenced your
treatment; my health is better than it has been for fifteen years; I
weighed one hundred pounds when I began taking your medicines; now I
weigh one hundred and thirty, as much as I ever weighed. I have taken
ten bottles of "Favorite Prescription" and still more of "Golden Medical
Discovery," and several vials of the "Pellets."
Your sincere friend, MRS. M.H. O'BANNON,
Lameta, Leake Co., Miss.
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[Illustration: Fig. 1.
Nervous System.]
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THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.
The nerves of the human body are not unlike the vast telegraph system of
this continent.
The millions of nerve filaments are similar to the network of wires that
keep all the cities in close sympathy and communion. The nerves have to
deal with organs instead of villages, and with cells in place of
individuals.
Commerce is regulated and train loads of food supplies dispatched here
and there by telegraph, while in the body the nerves send their
analogue, increased blood and nourishment, where it is required.
[Illustration:
View on roof of Western Union Telegraph Company's Central Station,
Buffalo,
N.Y., showing net-work of wires leading to all parts of the country.]
The various organs of sense receive manifold impressions of conditions
to be met, food required and dangers to be avoided and the nerves
transmit these impressions telegraphically to the brain.
The structure of the brain, spinal cord and sympathetic nerves, is not
unlike a gigantic and complicated galvanic battery. The number of cells
in the brain and spine are more numerous, by many millions, than those
supplying any telegraph system.
As the blood supplies each cell with its necessary nourishment and
removes its used up or waste materials, so does the workman give each
cell of his battery fresh chemicals from time to time, and removes the
used up waste.
The wires that lead from this battery to every part of the country are
like the nerve filaments that go to each part of the human body and make
them all--no matter how minute--perform their functions in a proper
manner, and, when done, permit them to retire to rest.
With the complicated human structure, when disease takes hold, we have
the same troubles that would be presented were the telegraph operators
suddenly to become ill. What confusion and discord would prevail! If the
sickness is severe enough to cause delirium, it would be as though
madmen were at the telegraph keys dispatching trains of passenger cars
which could hardly fail to bring injury and destruction to unwary
travelers.
In health, we are unaware of the work of the nerves. The wheels of life
move without noise. Few realize that the cavities of the heart (auricles
and ventricles) are contracting steadily and alternately under the
guidance of nerve cells. By this means the stream of blood, laden with
nourishment, is sent to every part of the body.
Silently the stomach pours out, under nerve influence, its juices that
dissolve and change parts of the food, that it may pass into the blood
in condition to nourish. In a similar way, the pancreas pours out a
fluid that digests the fats.
The muscular fibres of the intestines are caused to contract
rhythmically and force along the bolus of digested food, so that its
soluble parts may be taken up by the minute absorbent vessels to enrich
the blood.
All these things of most vital importance we know least about. They go
on, from day to day, without our being aware of the work done.
Let something interfere with the process, and how quickly is the
sensation changed. Few there are who have not felt the agony of colic
pain, due to stoppage of digestion. What suffering is greater than the
sense of awful suffocation from a heart that is not acting well?
These are only familiar illustrations of a thousand and one distressing
derangements and symptoms that come from exhaustion and prostration of
the nervous system.
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NERVOUS DEBILITY OR EXHAUSTION.
This affection, also popularly known as Nervous Prostration, or Nervous
Weakness, and, to the medical profession, as Neurasthenia, or Nervous
Asthenia, is becoming alarmingly prevalent.