_Gentlemen_--I was married in April, 1893. Soon after I discovered that

I was a sufferer from a very painful condition of the vagina and from

irregular menstruation. In fact the latter was true from its first

appearance. I consulted our family physician but he gave me no relief.

At last I applied to Dr. Pierce for aid: he advised me to take his

"Favorite Prescription," which I did faithfully. I bought seven bottles

of it and one of the "Golden Medical Discovery." After I had taken two

bottles of the "Favorite Prescription," my menses began to be more

regular and I was also relieved of the other diseases. Before I began

taking the medicine, I felt great lassitude and weakness at times, but I

now feel quite strong.

I can confidently recommend Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to any

one suffering as I did.

Yours truly,

MRS. MARIA L. PARKER,

Aten, Cedar Co., Neb.

CONSUMPTION.

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.: New London, Union Co., Ark.

_Dear Sir_--Some five or six years ago I had a bad cough and got so low

with it that I could not sit up long at a time. We called our family

physician, and he said I had consumption. All our neighbors thought so

too. I had pains through my chest and spit up blood. I commenced with

your "Golden Medical Discovery" and had only taken it two or three days

when I felt like a different person. I took four bottles of the medicine

and it cured my cough. Have not been bothered since, until a short time

ago I took cold and commenced to cough again; I got a bottle of the

"Discovery" and it relieved me at once. I think it is the best medicine

in the world. It saved my life. I don't think any one would die of

consumption if they would take Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. I

recommend it to all my friends, and tell them what it did for me. Yours

respectfully,

Mittie Gray

LEUCORRHEA, "FEMALE WEAKNESS."

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Jones.]

_Gentlemen_--I have used your "Favorite Prescription" and must

acknowledge to you and the public also, the benefits I received from the

use of a half dozen bottles of it. My condition was pitiful before I was

persuaded to use it. I had leucorrhea, no appetite, cold feet, weakness,

fainting spells, melancholy. I felt that I would soon leave my children

motherless. I fell off in flesh to a pitiful looking object. My friends

around said I must be consumptive. My family doctor gave me nearly all

kinds of blood medicine for over a year--all kinds of tonics to build up

flesh, but nothing seemed to benefit me.

Last September--one year ago, I began using Dr. Pierce's Favorite

Prescription, being convinced that my disease was female weakness. I had

only used it three days when I began to feel better and, after using

three bottles accompanied by the "Discovery," I felt as though I was

well, and continued its use until I had used half a dozen bottles for

fear of a relapse.

Was a living picture of surprise to my friends. They had all expected my

death. I have given birth two months ago to a baby and no return of my

old disease. I hope that all females, dragging about with pain and

weakness, dyspepsia, melancholy feelings, restlessness at night, and not

feeling like getting up in the morning, may commence the use of Dr.

Pierce's Favorite Prescription, and be well again. Yours respectfully,

MRS. ANNIE H. JONES,

No. 316 Effingham Street,

Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Vt.

FEMALE WEAKNESS, ASTHMA, SEVERE COUGH.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Monroe.]

_Gentlemen_--I had been ailing for a year or more, being troubled with

"Female Weakness" and leucorrhoea, when I took a severe cold which

settled on my lungs, and I had a very severe attack of asthma, which was

so bad that for three weeks I could not lie down in bed at all. I had a

terrible cough, in fact, every one thought I had consumption and nothing

gave me relief until I took your medicines, using two bottles of

"Favorite Prescription" and two of "Golden Medical Discovery." They

cured me and I have had no return of the dreadful cough since, and that

has been two years now and I have had good health ever since.

I am in possession of a copy of the Common Sense Medical Adviser, which

I would not part with for anything.

Respectfully yours,

MRS. S.A. MONROE,

315 S. Regester Street,

Baltimore, Md.

LEUCORRHEA.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Chapel.]

_Gentlemen_--I have been troubled with falling of the womb for years,

and was hardly able to drag around. The doctors said I had ovarian

tumors and leucorrhea; the treatment they gave me only produced

temporary relief. I grew worse with leucorrhea all the time until I

chanced to see your remedies.

I consulted you; you pronounced my trouble leucorrhea, and advised Dr.

Pierce's Favorite Prescription. You sent me some prescriptions to have

filled here, which I used with great success. I am entirely free from my

old trouble--leucorrhea. I only used three bottles of "Favorite

Prescription."

I could not thank you enough for the cure. When I commenced with your

remedies I weighed one hundred and nine pounds; I now weigh one hundred

and forty-six.

Respectfully,

MRS. MATTIE L. CHAPEL,

Dawson, Hopkins County, Ky.

"FEMALE WEAKNESS," THE RESULT OF GRIP.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.

[Illustration: Mrs. Speer.]

_Gentlemen_--I was taken sick with the grip on the first day of January,

1892. I employed a doctor, until in May I was some better, but could not

do any work. The Grip left me with a weakness, my head felt very badly

and I would get so discouraged and despondent. It affected my back,

hips, and legs, and made me miserable indeed. My stomach was very bad;

it soured and burned after eating. My heart, also, gave me much distress

by beating so fast and loud at times.

In May I commenced using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription; took seven

bottles of that, and then, by your advice, began taking Dr. Pierce's

Golden Medical Discovery. I took five bottles of that, making twelve

bottles in all.

My niece lives with me, and she, also, took the "Favorite Prescription,"

which did her a great deal of good.

Yours respectfully,

MRS. E.J. SPEER,

North Barton,

Tioga Co., N.Y.

"FEMALE WEAKNESS" PERMANENTLY CURED.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Ramsey.]

_Gentlemen_--My trouble was "female weakness" and womb disease. I

suffered greatly for twelve years. Four years ago my health became so

poor I was confined to my bed most of the time from May until September.

I was treated by our family physician but received no benefit; I then

consulted Dr. R.V. Pierce, of Buffalo. Through his good advice I began

using his "Favorite Prescription," having taken in all eight bottles of

"Prescription" and two of his "Golden Medical Discovery." I am at

present enjoying better health than I have for twelve years. As it is

now three years since I quit using those medicines and I have no return

of my old trouble. I consider myself permanently cured.

Yours truly,

MRS. MOLLIE L. RAMSEY,

Liberal, Barton County, Mo.

TORPID LIVER, SUPPRESSED MENSTRUATION.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs Fotzgerald.]

_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.

SUPPRESSED MENSTRUATION AND NERVOUS DEBILITY.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Clark.]

_Dear Sirs_--My health is quite good, so I have been able to do all my

own work, and I know Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is what helped

me.

We never think of doing without Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets in the

house. I give them to my children when they need anything of the kind,

and they never fail to do good. Gratefully yours,

MRS. WARREN CLARK,

Mount Pleasant, Isabella Co., Mich.

DISEASE OF WOMB.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Wilson.]

_Gentlemen_--I cannot say too much for Dr. Pierce's Favorite

Prescription. I feel it my duty to say to all women who are suffering

from any disease of the womb that it is the best medicine on earth for

them to use; I cannot praise it too highly for the good it did me. If

any one doubts this, give them my name and address.

Respectfully,

MRS. CORA S. WILSON,

Carlisle, Sullivan Co., Ind.

"HER FAVORITE".

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y. :

[Illustration: Mrs. Collines.]

_Gentlemen_--Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is my favorite medicine.

I recommend it highly to my friends. Mrs. James Grant of Fort Fairfield,

Maine, one year ago was a very sick woman. I told her what your medicine

had done for me and others whom I know, and I think it raised her from

the death-bed; her husband thinks it a miracle that she got better. My

health at present is good.

Respectfully yours,

MRS. GEORGE A. COLLINES,

Maysville Centre, Aroostook Co., Maine.

WORDS OF PRAISE. UTERINE DISEASE.

DR. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Pierce.]

_Dear Sir_--Years ago you sent a box of medicine to my sister, Mrs.

Cynthia P. Freer in New Albion, N.Y., which did so much for her that

after I was married I used them in my own family. Two different times I

have used the "Discovery" when physicians told me they could only patch

me up--I was so bad and getting steadily worse. I sat down and wrote to

you; even after the letter was written I felt so worthless it seemed

foolish to try, so kept my letter for some time thinking it better not

to trouble you with it, but finally mailed it little thinking your

advice and the "Discovery" could so speedily restore me to my usual

health.

A near neighbor used it for a cough occasioned by a sudden cold, and

less than one bottle stopped the cough. We use the "Pellets" for malaria

and the numberless ills and epidemics that go the rounds, always with

happy results; it saves us physicians' bills and much suffering. We

consult your Common Sense Medical Adviser as our family physician. It

saves much anxiety and fruitless journeyings after a physician, perhaps

to find them gone or unwilling to breast the storm or heat, to say

nothing of the delay and danger of being too late.

Both my sister and myself have used your "Favorite Prescription" and

know it to be what it is represented by you to be. I can conscientiously

recommend those of your remedies we have used. I am willing to answer

letters of inquiry, if stamps are enclosed for reply.

Respectfully.

MRS. ABBIE J. PIERCE,

Box 22, Waterbury, Dixon Co., Nebraska.

"FEMALE WEAKNESS".

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Hoover.]

_Dear Sir_--I had been a great sufferer from "female weakness;" I tried

three doctors; they did me no good; I thought I was an invalid forever.

But I heard of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and his "Favorite

Prescription," and then I wrote to him and he told me just how to take

them. I commenced last Christmas and took eight bottles. I now feel

entirely well. I could stand on my feet only a short time, and now I do

all my work for my family of five. My little girl had a very bad cough

for a long time. She took your "Golden Medical Discovery" and is now

well and happy.

Yours respectfully,

MRS. WILLIAM HOOVER,

Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio.

STERILITY CURED

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL. ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. King.]

_Gentlemen_--I will always recommend Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,

it cured me when all 'other' medicines failed. For ten years I suffered

untold misery. I commenced taking your medicines and found relief before

finishing one bottle. After using your medicine eleven months, I made my

husband the present of a twelve pound boy. I think it is the best

medicine in the world.

Yours truly,

MRS. CAROLINE KING,

New Boston, Scioto Co., O.

"WOMB TROUBLE."

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Demby.]

_Gentlemen_--For three years I suffered from what my doctor called womb

trouble. I cannot find language to describe the tortures I suffered.

Sixteen weeks ago I began to use your medicine and now feel better and

stronger than I have felt for years, in fact my health is thoroughly

restored and there are no signs of any return of my former trouble. I

owe it all to your wonderful "Favorite Prescription" which I shall

always praise wherever I go.

Yours truly,

MRS. MAMIE DEMBY,

1503 Saratoga St., Baltimore, Md.

UTERINE DEBILITY CURED

AFTER SIXTEEN YEARS OF SUFFERING.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Hards.]

_Gentlemen_--I must tell you that I have enjoyed better health since I

began treatment with Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, for Leucorrhea

and Uterine Debility than I have for sixteen years. I am cured of my

trouble and now weigh one hundred and sixty-six pounds, whereas my

weight for many years stood at one hundred and twenty-five pounds. With

pleasure, I remain,

Yours truly,

HARRIET HARDS,

Montpelier, Idaho.

FEMALE WEAKNESS, NERVOUSNESS AND DYSPEPSIA.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Ross]

_Gentlemen_--I suffered everything from bearing-down sensations,

headaches, cold feet and hands, leucorrhea, backache, and general

weakness. Was exceedingly nervous and very gloomy and despondent; had

poor appetite, constipation, distress in stomach after eating, and could

not sleep well. Began using "Favorite Prescription" alternately with

"Golden Medical Discovery" in April, and by July was cured.

Respectfully,

MRS. S.F. ROSS,

No. 200 Market Street,

Amesbury, Mass.

THREATENED MISCARRIAGE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Miller.]

_Gentlemen_--I cannot say enough in praise of Dr. Pierce's Favorite

Prescription, as it has done me a world of good and undoubtedly saved my

baby's life, as I came near losing him twice before the proper time.

Respectfully,

MRS. C.P. MILLER,

No. 1638 Frederick Ave.,

St. Joseph, Mo.

WAS A GREAT SUFFERER.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Kempson.]

_Gentlemen_--When I began to take your medicine I could not do any work

to speak of. I was in such misery that many times, as I lay down for the

night, have I prayed that I might never see the rising of another sun.

It was almost death to me to stand on my feet.

When I began using your medicines, I weighed 103 pounds. I have taken in

all, ten bottles of your Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, six of

"Golden Medical Discovery," and some of your "Extract of Smart-Weed."

To-day I am well, and weigh 148½ pounds, and am doing the work for my

family of nine.

Respectfully, MRS. FRED KEMPSON,

Cambria, Hillsdale Co., Mich.

TROUBLES INCIDENT TO "CHANGE OF LIFE."

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Carpenter.]

_Gentlemen_--I can testify to the efficacy of Dr. Pierce's medicines. I

have been using his "Golden Medical Discovery," "Favorite Prescription,"

and "Pellets" for several years, for troubles incident to the "turn of

life." I have found them to be of very great benefit to me, and

cheerfully recommend them to all similarly afflicted.

Respectfully,

Mrs. M.C. CARPENTER,

Berlin, Sangamon Co., ID

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 any time. 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.

WOMB DISEASE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.

[Illustration: Mrs. Cummings.]

_Gentlemen_--I am now entirely cured by the use of your medicines. I

think, and so do my relations, that if it had not been for your

medicines that I could never have lived. I had many physicians before

but got no relief until I began to take Dr. Pierce's Favorite

Prescription and his "Golden Medical Discovery." I then commenced to get

better right away. I kept getting better and am now entirely cured. They

are the best remedies for women and all their ailments.

I suffered from severe pain in back and region of womb, frequent

headache, was pale and sallow, with dark circles around eyes, was very

nervous, cross, fretful, had spells of crying, and was out of sorts

generally.

Respectfully,

MRS. SUSAN CUMMINGS,

Shawano, Shawano Co., Wis.

"FEMALE WEAKNESS." PERIODICAL PAINS.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Tanner.]

_Gentlemen_--I was sick for four years. For two years I could do no

work. I had five different physicians, who pronounced my case a poor or

impoverished condition of the blood, and uterine trouble. I suffered a

great deal with pain in both sides, and much tenderness on pressing over

the womb. I bloated at times in my bowels and limbs. Was troubled with

leucorrhea. I could not sleep, and was troubled with palpitation of the

heart. Suffered a great deal of pain in my head, temples, forehead and

eyes. I had a troublesome cough, and raised a great deal, and at times

experienced a good deal of pain in my chest and lungs. My voice at times

was very weak. I suffered excruciating monthly, periodical pains. Since

taking seven bottles of your "Favorite Prescription" some time ago, I

have enjoyed better health than I have for more than four years

previously; in fact, for several months past I have been able to work at

sewing. I have gained in weight thirty-nine pounds since taking your

medicines; the soreness and pain, of which I formerly complained so

much, have disappeared. Yours truly.

Miss MARY TANNER,

North Lawrence, St. Lawrence Co., N.Y.

FALLING OF WOMB.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Lewis.]

_Gentlemen_--I cannot tell you how my wife has improved since she began

the use of your "Favorite Prescription," coupled with "Golden Medical

Discovery." She has no more trouble with falling of the womb, and she

never feels any pain unless she stands too long. She has no bearing-down

pains since she began the use of your remedies. She does nearly all of

her own housework now, but before she commenced taking your remedies,

she could hardly walk across the room.

I do not know now to thank you for all the good your remedies have done

her, for the best doctors had given her case up as incurable.

Yours truly,

ALFRED LEWIS,

Fairport Harbor, Lake Co., Ohio.

UTERINE DEBILITY.

PERMANENTLY CARED, AFTER TAKING FIVE BOTTLES OF "PRESCRIPTION."

_Dep't of Photography, U.S. Artillery School_, Fortress Monroe, Va.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION:

[Illustration: Mrs. Sargent.]

_Gentlemen_--My wife cannot speak too highly of your Dr. Pierce's

Favorite Prescription, it having completely cured her of a serious womb

trouble of long standing. She took five bottles altogether, and she has

borne a large, healthy child since. There has been no return of the

complaint.

She only wishes every poor, suffering woman should know of the

inestimable value your "Favorite Prescription" would be to them, and

thanks you, gentlemen, from the bottom of her heart, for the benefit she

has received.

Yours very truly,

EDWARD F.F. SARGENT.

"FEMALE WEAKNESS."

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Davis.]

_Dear Sir_--I am enjoying good health, and I deem it my duty to send you

my testimonial. I can conscientiously recommend your medicines to any

suffering woman. I think they are indeed the best medicines for "female

complaint" that has ever been invented. Had it not been for them I

surely would have died.

I tried numbers of remedies from doctors but without getting any relief;

I then took Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and his "Favorite

Prescription" and I feel confident that I am permanently cured.

I told my mother to try it; she has taken four bottles--two of the

"Golden Medical Discovery" and two of the "Prescription." She says it is

the best medicine she has ever tried for her case; she is in better

health than she has been for fifteen years. Mrs. Shelton also used it,

says it has done her more good than all the doctors' medicine ever did;

she has "female complaint."

Yours respectfully,

MRS. NORA DAVIS,

Noble, Ozark County, Missouri.

UTERINE DISEASE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Coventry.]

_Gentlemen_--I had "Female Weakness" very bad--in bed most of the time,

dragging down pains through my back and hips; no appetite; no energy.

The family physician was treating me for liver complaint. I did not get

any better under that treatment so I thought I would try Dr. Pierce's

Favorite Prescription and "Golden Medical Discovery." I felt better

before I used one bottle of each. I continued their use until I took six

bottles of each. In three months' time I felt so well I did not think it

necessary to take any more. In childbirth it does what Dr. Pierce

recommends it to do. I would like to recommend Dr. Pierce's Extract of

Smart-weed to those who have never tried it; it surely is the best thing

for cholera morbus, or pain in the stomach I ever used; it WORKS like a

charm. I try never to be without it.

Yours respectfully,

MRS. IDA COVENTRY,

Huntsville, Logan Co., O.

LEUCORRHEA, IRREGULAR MENSTRUATION.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Kenison.]

_Gentlemen_--After years of suffering I have been cured by your

wonderful medicine, when I commenced your medicines I could neither eat

nor sleep; my hands and feet were constantly cold. I had leucorrhea for

twenty years and my monthly periods were never regular, occurring about

once in three weeks. I used three bottles of Dr. Pierce's Prescription

and two of his "Golden Medical Discovery," and am a well, hearty woman

to-day--thanks to your kind advice and excellent medicine. Our family

doctor said to-day, "I can't beat Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription; it

is a wonderful medicine."

Yours respectfully,

MRS. MARY KENISON,

Catlin, Otero County,

Colorado.

"CHANGE OF LIFE," ORGANIC HEART DISEASE, WOMB TROUBLE.

Dr. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Dear Sir_--I feel that I would be doing an injustice to you and to

suffering humanity if I did not write you a statement of my case.

I have been a constant sufferer all my life, and for the past five years

have been under the care of many good physicians, who, I must say, have

only given me relief for a short time. I cannot describe the constant

pain and torment to which I was subjected every moment of my life, and I

was so reduced in flesh and strength that I could scarcely walk across

the floor and had little hope of ever being any better.

I was induced, by the advice of a friend, to take your "Favorite

Prescription," as she had been cured after taking several bottles of it.

My physicians said I was suffering from the effects of "change of life,"

organic heart disease and womb trouble.

I sent for your Common Sense Medical Adviser and then wrote to you. You

advised me to take six bottles more of the "Favorite Prescription,"

which I did, and in a reasonable length of time after taking it, I felt

very grateful for the happy relief I obtained. I do not suffer near so

much with my heart as I did before taking the "Favorite Prescription." I

had not been able to do any kind of work at all for two years, and I am

now able to attend to my household duties without suffering any pain.

I have two daughters--17 and 19 years old, that have been in very bad

health for twelve months or more. I gave them each several bottles of

the "Favorite Prescription," and it entirely cured them.

I would send you my photo., as you request, but have none, and there is

no place nearer than Natchez, Miss., thirty miles distant, where I could

have one taken.

I now thank you most kindly for the happy relief and cure which myself

and daughters received from taking your "Favorite Prescription."

With many thanks and wishing you success, I am.

Yours respectfully,

Mrs N.E. Reily,

Bougere, Concordia Parish, La.

ULCERATION OF THE WOMB.

[Illustration: Mrs. McAllister.]

_Gentlemen_--This is to let you knew what your medicine is doing here. I

was In bad health; age was working upon me, and had ulceration of the

womb; I could not get about; I took Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription

and it cured me; I felt ten years younger. I have not had any return of

my trouble. I am the mother of thirteen children and I am fifty-three

years old, have never seen a better woman's friend than your medicine. I

have recommended it to my friends here, and it has never failed in any

case, so let me thank you for the good it did me.

Yours,

MRS. M.A. MCALLISTER,

Lim Rock, Jackson County, Ala.

REV. W.J. WALKER'S PRAYER.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Rev. W.J. Walker.]

_Gentlemen_--I wish to inform you of the benefit my wife has received

from the use of your medicines. I must say that your "Favorite

Prescription" is the best female regulator on earth; my wife has been

cured by the timely use of it. I have been using the "Golden Medical

Discovery" and "Pleasant Pellets," and I am fully satisfied they are all

you claim them to be; so I wish you abundant success, and hope that the

Almighty God will continue His blessings toward you in your noble work.

Respectfully,

REV. W.J. WALKER,

Vancleave; Jackson Co., Miss.

TERRIBLE PAIN AND FAINTING SPELLS.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Jacobs.]

_Gentlemen_--When I commenced taking your medicine I was very sickly. I

had frequent spells of fainting, terrible pain in my head, and life was

a burden to me. I was attended by one of the best physicians in our

town, but with no good results. At last a neighbor advised me to try Dr.

Pierce's Favorite Prescription, which I did, and after taking one bottle

I felt greatly benefited. I would advise all ladies similarly afflicted

to try "Favorite Prescription."

Yours truly,

Mrs. SAMUEL A. JACOBS,

Mechanicsburgh,

Cumberland County,

Pennsylvania

"WAS THE PICTURE OF DEATH."

PHYSICIANS FAILED.

[Illustration: Mrs. Loyd.]

DR. R.V. PIERCE: _Dear Sir_--My daughter has been sick all her life, and

the older she grew, the worse she was until she was the picture of

death: the physicians could not do her any good.

I heard of your "Favorite Prescription," for women, and I gave her three

bottles, and now she is a perfectly healthy girl.

Have recommended it to a great many sufferers from "female complaints,"

and it has cured them.

I think it is the greatest medicine in the world, and I have never found

anything to compare with it.

Yours truly,

MRS. M.J. LOYD,

Wesson, Copiah Co., Miss.

UTERINE DISEASE OF YEARS' STANDING.

SUFFERED FOR TWELVE YEARS.

[Illustration: Mrs. Wilson and Child]

_Oreide, (formerly Enterprise,) Taylor County, W. Va._

_Gentlemen_--A heart overflowing with gratitude prompts me to write you.

Twelve long weary years I suffered greatly from Uterine derangement and

at last was given up by my physician to die, besides spending almost all

we had. After five months' treatment with your Doctor Pierce's Favorite

Prescription, I now enjoy most excellent health. I would, to-day, have

been in my grave, and my little children motherless, had it not been for

you and your medicine. I will recommend your medicine as long as I live.

If any one doubts this, give my name and address.

Yours sincerely,

MRS. MALVINA WILSON.

ST. VITUS'S DANCE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: St. Vitus's Dance.]

_Gentlemen_--My boy had been in bad health for a long time. We called

our home doctor, but he got no better. Finally he had the St. Vitus's

Dance, and our doctor did not know what to do. So I wrote to you and did

as you told me: I got two bottles of your "Favorite Prescription," and

one bottle and a half did the work all right. At that time, eighteen

months ago, his weight was 85 pounds, now it is 135 to 140; he is

fourteen years old.

Yours truly,

JEREMIAH PONSLER,

Zenas, Jennings County, Ind.

"FALLING OF WOMB."

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Sharrard and Son.]

_Gentlemen_--I take great pleasure in recommending Doctor Pierce's

Favorite Prescription for "Falling of the Womb." I was troubled with

bearing down pains and pains in my back whenever I would be on my feet

any length of time. I was recommended to try Dr. Pierce's Favorite

Prescription, which I did with happy results. I feel like a new person

after taking three bottles of it.

Respectfully,

MRS. ALLEN SHARRARD,

Hartney, Selkirk Co., Man.

UTERINE DISEASE, "CHANGE OF LIFE."

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Fletcher.]

_Gentlemen_--I am happy to say that my health remains good since my

sickness four years ago. I took several bottles of "Pellets," one of

"Golden Medical Discovery," and two of "Favorite Prescription" and

gained right along after I had been taking them. I am at a loss to give

my sickness a name, as my physician called it a "Complication of

Diseases," resulting from change of life and over-work. I take great

pleasure in recommending your remedies to suffering women. May you live

many years to administer to the suffering and afflicted is the wish of

your sincere friend.

Yours, etc.,

MRS. J.T. FLETCHER,

Pony, Madison Co., Montana.

MAKES CHILDBIRTH EASY.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Guthrie.]

_Gentlemen_--I never can thank you enough for what your treatment has

done for me; I am stronger now than I have been for six years. When I

began your treatment I was not able to do anything. I could not stand on

my feet long enough to wash my dishes without suffering almost death;

now I do all my housework, washing, cooking, sewing and everything for

my family of eight.

Your "Favorite Prescription" is the best medicine to take before

confinement that can be found; or at least it proved so with me. I never

suffered as little with any of my children as I did with my last, and

she is the healthiest we have. I recommend your medicines to all of my

neighbors, and especially "Favorite Prescription" to all women who are

suffering. Have induced several to try it, and it has proved good for

them.

Very respectfully,

MRS. DORA A. GUTHRIE,

Oakley, Overton Co., Tenn.

SHORTENS LABOR.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Baker.]

_Gentlemen_--I began taking your "Favorite Prescription" the first month

of pregnancy, and have continued taking it since confinement. I did not

experience the nausea or any of the ailments due to pregnancy, after I

began taking your "Prescription." I was only in labor a short time, and

the physician said I got along unusually well.

We think it saved me a great deal of suffering. I was troubled a great

deal with leucorrhea also, and it has done a world of good for me.

Yours truly, MRS. W.C.BAKER,

South Bend, Pacific Co., Wash.

"FEMALE WEAKNESS."

DR. B.V.PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Shepherd.]

_Dear Sir_--My wife was hardly able to walk about the house when she

began using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, and by the time she had

used one bottle of it and one bottle of his "Pellets," she could walk a

half a mile with more ease than she could walk across the house before

she began to take it; she says she thinks it is just what all weakly

women ought to have.

Yours truly,

GEORGE W. SHEPHERD,

Sigman, Putnam Co., W. Va.

"FEMALE WEAKNESS."

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Inman.]

_Gentlemen_--I began taking "Favorite Prescription" about a year ago.

For years I have suffered with falling and ulceration of the womb, but

to-day, I am enjoying perfect health.

I took four bottles of the "Prescription" and two of the "Golden Medical

Discovery." Every lady suffering from female weakness should try the

"Prescription" and "Golden Medical Discovery."

Yours respectfully,

Mrs. F.L. INMAN,

Manton, Wexford Co., Mich.

"FEMALE WEAKNESS".

"COULD SCARCELY DRAG AROUND."

[Illustration: Mrs. Baker.]

DR. R.V.PIERCE: _Dear Sir_--Several years ago I took your "Favorite

Prescription." At that time, I was so miserable (and had been so for

many years) that I could scarcely drag myself around. Concluded to try

your medicine. I took half a dozen bottles and I have not had a return

of my old trouble.

Hoping others will be benefited as I have been, I remain,

Sincerely,

MRS. C.H. BAKER,

Freytown, Lackawanna Co., Pa.

OBSTINATE CHRONIC DISEASE CURED.

MINISTERS ENDORSE IT.

[Illustration: Mrs. Stimpson.]

DR. R.V. PIERCE: _Dear Sir_--For some six or seven years my wife had

been an invalid. Becoming convinced that it was her only hope, we bought

six bottles of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and "Golden Medical

Discovery." To the surprise of the community and the joy of myself and

family, in one week my wife commenced to improve, and long before she

had taken the last bottle she was able to do her own work (she had not

been able to do it before for seven years), and when she had taken the

last of the medicine she was soundly cured.

Yours truly,

REV. T.H. STIMPSON,

Donnoha, Forsyth Co., N.C.

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.

THICK NECK (GOITRE),

NERVOUS DEBILITY AND WEAKNESS CURED.

[Illustration: Miss Houghton.]

MISS ELLA A. HOUGHTON, of _Theresa, Jefferson Co., N.Y._, was cured of

Thick Neck, Nervous Prostration, Weakness and a complication of ailments

by Dr. Pierce's "Discovery" and "Favorite Prescription." She says: "My

health is now as good as it was before I was sick. The swelling (goitre)

has all gone from my neck. I don't have any bad feelings. My gratitude

for the benefit I have received from your treatment has induced me to

recommend you to all whom I know to be sick." "I have known of two or

three middle aged ladies residing near here, who have been cured by your

'Favorite Prescription.'"

SUPPRESSED MENSTRUATION.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--It is almost two years ago that my little girl was taken

with a spasm which frightened me so that my menses became suppressed. I

suffered severely with pressure on the brain so that I often thought I

should go insane. I also had severe pain in the ovaries, and bearing

down pain. I consulted a physician, who treated me for awhile till I

began to feel worse, and consulted another physician whom I knew had

treated several women for like ailments. He gave me medicine which did

me no more good than that prescribed by the first physician.

Finally, after an examination, the doctor said that he should have to

operate on me in order to have my health restored.

As my husband and I had heard and read so much about Dr. Pierce's

medicines we decided to try them. We had Dr. Pierce's Common Sense

Medical Adviser. I took three or four bottles of Dr. Pierce's Favorite

Prescription and one bottle of "Golden Medical Discovery" and one vial

of "Pellets." After using these I felt perfectly cured. As I am always

troubled more or less with biliousness, I keep your little "Pellets" on

hand and find relief by using them. One of them taken after meals acts

splendidly for indigestion.

Respectfully, MRS. B.H. KAMFERBECK,

Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan.

THICK NECK (GOITRE).

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 663 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Master Sumner.]

_Gentlemen_--I am willing and pleased to have you publish anything I

have written in regard to the cure of my little son of Goitre (that a

surgeon of N. Adams said could never be cured).

I do hope that by so doing some little one may escape the misery my

little one suffered for over a year until I began the use of the "Golden

Medical Discovery." I followed your directions found in the little book

around the bottles. Before the first bottle was gone, he could eat and

sleep without that coughing and choking that, before the use of the

"Discovery," was impossible.

The tumor began to lessen in size, and after the third bottle I would

never have known he ever had a tumor there. He is now hearty and

healthy. Sleeps as good as any child and is full of life. He does not

take anything to prevent a return, and has not for over a year.

I have one of your Common Sense Medical Advisers, and found it worth

five times what I gave for it; I have helped others to get it and the

"Medical Discovery" and "Favorite Prescription" have brought relief to

many through me. I use the "Prescription" off and on; it has given me

strength; I think I should have been an invalid long ago without it.

Every one here knows the truth of this letter, and I would tell it to

the world if I could.

Respectfully,

MRS. ANNIE SUMNER, Heartwellville, Bennington Co., Vt.

DROPSY, SICK HEADACHE, DYSPEPSIA AND BLOODY PILES.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Knavel.]

_Gentlemen_--In the winter of 1881, I became irregular in my monthly

courses. Of course at first I paid but little attention to it, hoping it

would amount to nothing and probably wear away. But I slowly but surely

grew worse, and at last resolved to apply to the doctors for help. My

water came often, and in small quantities, and with great pain, and with

red brick-dust deposit. I was attacked with severe womb trouble, bloody

piles and dropsy of the ovary. I was treated by five different doctors.

I was compelled to wear an inside support for a year, but it still

seemed impossible for me to get well and I began to feel exceedingly

alarmed and very uneasy, not knowing what course to pursue, or what the

consequences might be. I had heard of Dr. Pierce, and concluded to make

one more trial, so I sat down and wrote a letter to him, stating matters

as near as I could, and in due time I received a favorable reply; then I

commenced with his medicine. I commenced somewhere in February 1891 with

the "Golden Medical Discovery" and "Favorite Prescription," in alternate

doses. A strange occurrence followed. My limbs felt like what we call

"asleep," and I felt as if I were in a strange land and wondered what

was going to take place. I kept on till I took nine bottles. The first

relief I felt was from sick headache, which I had been troubled with for

many years; I was also cured of a very bad cough which I had been

troubled with for many years, and of dyspepsia of long standing. I was

entirely cured of a very singular and severe itching on my back, between

my shoulders, which our doctors called winter itch and which they

pronounced incurable. I had suffered with this for twenty years; it

would come in the winter and go away in the summer. I was also cured of

the worst form of bloody piles and of womb disease. At present I feel

like a new person.

When I first commenced with Dr. Pierce's medicines, I could not walk

half a mile without a pain. The other day I walked to Mercersburgh

post-office, a distance of twelve miles, and the next day walked back

again, and felt no bad results from the journey. I am now 51 years old.

Mrs. Knavel further writes, that "To any person desiring to know more

concerning my case and its wonderful cure, and who will enclose to me a

return self-addressed and stamped envelope for reply, I will be pleased

to write further information."

Yours respectfully,

SARAH A. KNAVEL,

Indian Springs, Washington Co. Md.

WOMB DISEASE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: MRS. GUNEKEL.]

_Gentlemen_--I have been a sufferer from womb trouble for eight years,

having doctored with the most skillful physicians, but finding only

temporary relief from medicines prescribed by them. I was advised by a

friend to take the "Favorite Prescription," which I did, and found, in

taking six bottles of the "Prescription" and two of the "Discovery,"

that it has effected a positive cure, for which words cannot express my

gratitude for the relief from the great suffering that I so long

endured.

Respectfully,

MRS. W.O. GUNEKEL,

No. 1461 South 7th St.,

Terre Haute, Ind.

GENERAL DEBILITY. "FEMALE WEAKNESS."

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.: Hardy, Cascade Co., Mont.

_Dear Sir_--I have enjoyed pretty good health for the past three years.

Before I took your "Golden Medical Discovery" and your "Favorite

Prescription" I was so weak that I could hardly do my housework. I took

seven bottles in all of the two medicines; they did me a world of good;

I do not think I should have been here to-day were it not for your

medicines.

I would send you my photograph, but I have none, and live sixty miles

from a photographer.

Gratefully yours,

Mr. Thomas Prewett

TUMOR OF BREAST AND WOMB DISEASE.

[Illustration: MRS. GOLDEN. ]

Mrs. Jane Golden, of Durand, Pepin Co., Wis., writes Dr. R.V. Pierce,

Chief Consulting Physician, at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical

Institute at Buffalo, N.Y., as follows: "It is my heart's desire to

write to you of what your medicines have done for me. I was in a very

bad state when I wrote to you, and you prescribed for me and I took your

medicines according to directions and am a well woman again. I had

uterine disease and tumor in the breast. The doctors said they could do

nothing for me any more and must resort to the knife. I would not

consent and so wrote to you, and followed your advice. I took two dozen

bottles of your 'Favorite Prescription,' seven bottles of your 'Golden

Medical Discovery' and my health is now better than it had been in

twenty years; my neighbors said I could not live three months, and I

know that your treatment and medicine cured."

ULCERATION OF WOMB. IRREGULAR MENSTRUATION.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Spicer.]

_Gentlemen_--Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your medicines, which

I have every reason to believe have cured me. I was afflicted for more

than five years with falling of the womb and ulceration of the same,

connected with very painful and irregular menstruation with chills

during the same. Rush of blood to the head, sometimes falling down in

insensibility and remaining so for several hours; and part of the time

could not bear my weight on my limbs to stand up or walk at all for

several days at a time. I was a burden to myself when I commenced taking

Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and "Golden Medical Discovery," and

his "Pleasant Pellets" and "Smart-weed;" I used the glycerine and iodine

as you prescribed for me also. I think I used one dozen bottles of

"Prescription," half a dozen "Discovery" one dozen "Pills," one-half

dozen "Smart-weed," at first and some more afterwards, only a few

bottles, I don't remember how many.

I am now well, doing my own work, and do not suffer any more pain, and

don't need any more medicine.

Respectfully,

MRS. MARY J. SPICER,

Boulder, Boulder Co., Colo.

SAVE DOCTORS' BILLS.

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.: Arcadia, Manistee Co., Mich.

_Dear Sir_--We received your kind letter, with the "Pellets," and are

very much obliged for the same. We know they are just what you recommend

them to be. We have used your medicines for about seven years and have

depended almost entirely on them for five years. Before we began the use

of your medicines, we used to have to employ a doctor every little

while; now we do not have to. We have four children. We give them Dr.

Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery when they take cold and I think it is

far better than most cough medicines, for the "Discovery" helps the

appetite and the cough medicines make one sick. I like your idea of

keeping the blood pure and the "Discovery" is the medicine for that. I

take a bottle twice a year, in the spring and fall, and I have

recommended it to several other ladies who have tried it and they all

think highly of it. I have bought thirteen bottles of the "Discovery"

and three bottles of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and nine bottles

of the "Pellets" in five years, so you see our doctor-bill has not been

very large. Our oldest boy hurt himself, lifting, and I depended upon

Dr. Pierce's Compound Extract of Smart-weed for external application,

and it cured him. I bought two bottles of that.

Yours truly,

Mrs. S. Keillor

"FEMALE WEAKNESS."

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Cummings.]

_Gentlemen_--I took your Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription when I was

run-down and through the warm weather. It worked like a charm on my

system and I am a good deal heavier in flesh now. It is the best

medicine in the world for "female troubles," for I took almost all kinds

of Patent Medicines, and doctors' prescriptions without benefit. There

is hardly a day passes but that I recommend it to some of my lady

friends.

Yours truly,

Mrs. CORA CUMMINGS,

No. 74 E. Yates St., Ithaca, N.Y.

CHILDBIRTH MADE EASY.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Johnson.]

_Gentlemen_--Your medicines have my greatest praise as they did me a

great deal of good. I was sick for nearly three years. Sometimes I

thought I would go crazy I was so weak, nervous, and down hearted, and

sour in spirits, that I was afraid I would die every day, and such mean

feelings I could not describe to any one. I remained in this stage for

nearly three years, doctoring with every home doctor and trying every

medicine that I thought would help me, and I could get no relief. I

could not sleep at times and had palpitation of the heart so that I

would have to get up, for my heart would beat so fast I thought every

minute I would die. The misery I went through no one could describe.

A lady friend handed me Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser, and I

wrote to you about myself, and you told me to take "Favorite

Prescription" and "Golden Medical Discovery." I commenced in the spring

and took three bottles of each of your medicines, and I felt so much

better I thought that was enough, and ever since I have had my health. I

grew stronger, and could run and skip about like a child, and was happy

all day long. I felt so well I could hardly believe it was myself. I

just used the two kinds of medicines--"Golden Medical Discovery" and

"Favorite Prescription," and followed the "Common Sense Medical

Adviser," took regular baths, and dieted for about a year, and the

result was a bright baby boy which brightens our home. I took the

"Favorite Prescription" before, and the result was a few hours' labor

and got along splendidly; my baby weighed twenty-four pounds at seven

months--a brighter, healthier baby than he is there never was.

Respectfully yours,

MRS. MINA JOHNSON,

Riverside, Ravalli Co., Mont.

PARTIAL PARALYSIS FROM UTERINE DISEASE.

Buffalo, Larue County, Ky.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--I am still having very good health. I value Dr. Pierce's

Golden Medical Discovery and his "Favorite Prescription" very highly and

often recommend them to others. I do not think I would ever have got

well if it had not been for your medicines. I was in a sad condition. My

bowels and half of my body (the left side), was nearly paralyzed,

besides nearly my whole system was out of order. I suffered all the

time; but after taking six bottles of "Golden Medical Discovery" and the

same of "Favorite Prescription," and using two bottles of Sage's Catarrh

Remedy as an injection, I felt like a new person. I have never seen

anyone suffering in the same way as I did. If anyone with female trouble

of any kind will use your medicines I am satisfied they will help them.

Yours truly,

Mary A. Sallee

IRREGULARITY AND UTERINE DEBILITY.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Miss Henderson.]

_Gentlemen_--I cannot say enough for your Dr. Pierce's Favorite

Prescription. For years I suffered from irregularity and uterine

debility, but now I feel as well as I ever did in my life. Thanks to you

for your "Favorite Prescription," for it has performed a permanent cure

of me. With gratitude, I remain,

Yours,

L.M. HENDERSON,

Springfield, South Dakota.

WOMB DISEASE.

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Sprigs.]

_Dear Sir_--I think your "Favorite Prescription" was the preservation of

my life. I was under the doctor's care for three months with womb

disease and a gradual wasting all the time. I was so weak that I could

not be raised in bed when I commenced taking the "Prescription," and by

the time I had taken three bottles I was up and going wherever I

pleased, and have had good health and been very strong ever since. That

was four years ago. I have recommended it to a good many of my friends,

and they have taken it and are highly pleased.

Yours truly,

G.A. SPRIGGS,

Long Savannah, James Co.. Tenn.

ULCERATION OF WOMB.

St. John, Whitman Co., Wash.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--For three months I was almost prostrated with ulceration of

the womb. I began the use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and his

"Golden Medical Discovery," and other remedies that are prescribed in

his treatise on womb diseases. After three months' use of same I was

cured. I have implicit faith in their medicines and can recommend them

to others who are similarly afflicted.

Yours truly,

Mrs. Geo. Thornton.

LESSENS MISERY.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Lindsey.]

_Dear Sirs_--I think Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription the best

medicine in the world for females; I consider myself entirely well. I

can do as much work as any woman. I gave birth to a healthy girl; your

medicine is the best in the world for pregnant ladies--_it lessens the

misery of that critical period_. I cannot praise it too much. I have

gained ten pounds since I began using your valuable remedy.

Yours respectfully,

MRS. MARY LINDSEY,

Williams Station, Escambia Co., Ala.

OVARIAN DISEASE.

Bridgeport, Putnam Co., Fla.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--I received the Common Sense Medical Adviser and I am well

pleased with it. I return many thanks to you for your kindness. My

complaint was pain in my back, and in my side, that moved from the right

side to the left; shortness of breath and pain in the lower part of the

stomach, and my doctor said I had ovaritis and I took two bottles of the

"Favorite Prescription" and one bottle of the "Golden Medical

Discovery," and I am relieved of all pains in the back and sides, and of

womb complaint. I shall always speak good words for you. I suffered with

those pains for five years.

Yours truly,

Mrs Nancy Brooks

LEUCORRHEA.

Brooklyn, Jackson Co., Mich.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Parker]

_Gentlemen_--I am more than willing to say your most valuable medicine

has cured me of a very disagreeable complaint, leucorrhea. I suffered

for years with pain in my back, never a night was I free. At your

request I commenced a course of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and

"Golden Medical Discovery." I could not sleep on a mattress; it seemed

as though it would kill me. Since taking the medicine I can sleep

anywhere; I am perfectly well. I would not be placed in my former

condition for any money. I bought six bottles, or $5.00 worth. I took

but four, my husband took the "Golden Medical Discovery." At this time I

had a servant girl who suffered badly from pain at the time of her

monthly periods; she took the other bottle of "Favorite Prescription,"

which was a great help to her.

Gratefully yours,

Mrs. J.H. Parker

SEVERE FLOWING (MENORRHAGIA.)

Lewistown, Mifflin Co., Penn's.

_Gentlemen_--Seven years ago this month, I was taken sick--was bed-fast

six months, and during that time, many times, was not able to eat alone.

I had the best doctor that could be got. I would have sinking spells. My

nerves were prostrated and I had female weakness and ulceration of the

womb, which caused such excessive flowing that they thought I would die;

then I would take sinking spells. My stomach was too weak, the medicine

could not do its part as it should have done. I had torpid liver and

right side of lungs affected; catarrh of the throat and piles;

palpitation of the heart, and kidneys were somewhat affected. My doctor

got me up and able to walk through the house, but the flowing would

still be so bad that I would have to take the bed; then would be able to

be up again and learn to walk a little again till the time would come

again.

My doctor treated me for the ulcers. A lady came to see me. She told me

to try Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. I got it but did not tell my

doctor. He soon remarked the improvement and I then told him what I was

using; he told me to use it, that it would be good for me. I used eleven

bottles of the "Favorite Prescription," and two of the "Golden Medical

Discovery." The flowing was not so bad. I got so I could sit up and be

about at all times, and walk about in the house. I am still improving,

and can do light house work. I am able to walk out to church every

Sunday.

Yours truly,

Mrs Abner Knepp

"FEMALE WEAKNESS."

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Danard.]

_Gentlemen_--A few years ago my health failed. I was troubled with

female disease in its worst form having been afflicted about fifteen

years. I was also troubled with constipation, loss of appetite,

dizziness and ringing in my head, nervous prostration, hysteria, loss of

memory, palpitation of the heart together with "that tired feeling" all

the time. I consulted several physicians--no one could clearly diagnose

my case and their medicine failed to give relief. After much persuasion

I commenced taking Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription--have taken five

bottles and am a well woman doing all my housework; from a run down

condition I have been restored to health. I feel it my duty to recommend

your "Favorite Prescription" for ladies afflicted with female diseases

as I have been.

Gratefully yours,

MRS. BYRON DANARD,

Milford, Prince Edward Co., Ont., Canada.

INDIGESTION, IMPOVERISHED BLOOD.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Miss Sampson.]

_Gentlemen_--After suffering for over a year with indigestion and low

condition of the blood I was advised to try Dr. Pierce's Favorite

Prescription. I had hardly finished the first bottle when I felt a great

change, so I continued on until I had taken three bottles, and at the

end of that time I was completely cured. My health was so much impaired

that I feel I owe a great deal to your wonderful medicine. Thanking you

for the advice which you so kindly gave me while taking your medicine, I

am,

Most gratefully.

Miss CASSIE SAMPSON,

No. 347 McHaren Street,

Ottawa, Ottawa County, Ontario.

"FEMALE WEAKNESS."

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.: Nixon, Hardin Co., Tenn.

_Dear Sir_--I am in very good health now. I think your "Favorite

Prescription" is wonderful. I brought forth a fine son the first day of

December--the fattest baby I ever saw, and that is why I think your

medicine is such a fine one for poor sickly females. I know I never

would have become pregnant, if I had not got in better health. I feel it

my duty to do all that I can to praise you and your wonderful "Favorite

Prescription." I can highly recommend it to all females who are

suffering with leucorrhea, for I don't think any one suffered any worse

than I did when I made my case known to you. May God bless you, and your

great medicine--the "Favorite Prescription."

Yours truly,

_Sallie L. Howard_

ULCERATION AND FALLING OF WOMB.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Lyon.]

_Gentlemen_--I had been suffering from ulceration and abscess in the

womb, and falling of the womb, for several years or since the birth of

my youngest child. I consulted all the physicians around here and they

gave me up and said there was no help for me.

At last, almost discouraged, I found in a little book your medicines

advertised. I did not have any faith in them--I had tried so much and

failed to get relief. But I began taking Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical

Discovery and his "Favorite Prescription," and took five bottles of

each, and used two bottles of your Sage's Catarrh Remedy for vaginal

injections. It is three years since and I have not had any return of the

trouble. I feel very grateful, and in fact, owe you my life, for I do

not think I should have been alive now if I had not taken your remedies.

Respectfully,

Mrs. ABRAM LYON,

Lorraine, Jefferson County, N.Y.

BARRENNESS, DYSPEPSIA, "LIVER COMPLAINT."

Basin, Cassia Co., Idaho.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--I first had dyspepsia and "liver complaint" for five years,

and I took six bottles of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and his

"Pleasant Pellets," which Entirely cured me of that complaint. I also

had painful menstruation, and took about eight bottles of Dr. Pierce's

Favorite Prescription and two bottles of his Compound Extract of

Smart-weed, which cured me. The symptoms of this disease were very

severe, pain in the region of the womb, back and thighs, Chilliness and

nausea; this disease was so severe that I was barren for two years of

married life, and after taking the "Favorite Prescription," I became the

mother of a boy.

Yours respectfully,

Mrs Emma Mcintosh

GENERAL DEBILITY, MALARIA, SICK HEADACHE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. J.H. Lansing.]

_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.

OVARIAN PAINS.

Ligonier, Westmoreland Co., Pa.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--The doctors never gave any name for my disease except that

one doctor said it was severe pain in the ovaries. His medicine did me

no good; but whatever ailed me I was in such misery I could not describe

what I suffered. The first thing that gave me any relief was Dr.

Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The first half bottle made me feel much

better. I used two or three bottles and thought I was cured, but it came

back in three or four months, and as soon as I began to take the

medicine again I got better. I took two or three bottles again, and

never felt anything of it since; and that is nearly four years ago, and

I give all thanks to Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. I use no other

medicine at all for stomach trouble but Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical

Discovery. I have been troubled some with rheumatism, when nothing else

would do any good, "Golden Medical Discovery" cured me; I had not taken

more than one-half bottle when I felt like another woman, and I would

advise any who has any trouble with his stomach, or who has rheumatism,

to try it as there is not its equal to be found.

Yours truly,

Mrs S.A. Beatty

"GIVES A NEW LEASE OF LIFE."

Jamestown, Chautauqua Co., N.Y.

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Miss Crowley.]

_Dear Sir_--Both your communications have been received. I have

neglected to answer them. I am glad to say in this letter that my sister

is very much improved in health, and says she feels as if she had a new

lease of life. She feels so much better since she commenced taking your

medicine. I think it was just the medicine she needed, and am more than

thankful to you for the kindly interest you have taken, and hope that

others will find the same benefit from your valuable books and

medicines, that my sister has. I will close with gratitude to you.

Yours respectfully,

Miss MOLLIE M. CROWLEY,

(for sister) care Sherman House, Jamestown, N.Y.

MOTHERS' RELIEF.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Simmons.]

_Gentlemen_--Doctor Pierce's Medicines have been our family medicines

for twenty years. They are all they have been represented to be, and

untold benefits have been derived from them.

Have been treated by you with your Special Remedies, and cured of

difficulties that our family doctor failed to cure; and when ailing, by

the use of a few bottles of "Golden Medical Discovery," have been always

benefited.

I recommend Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to every one who is

having a family--taken as directed, it works like a charm in

confinement.

Respectfully,

MRS. A.D. SIMMONS,

Emporia, Lyon Co., Kas.

"FALLING OF WOMB."

Clover Hill, Coahoma Co., Miss.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--I cannot tell you how I have improved since I have used Dr.

R.V. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and his "Golden Medical Discovery."

I had been suffering for four years and I began to get worse and worse

until I commenced using these medicines, and then I began to get better,

and now I feel like a new woman.

I suffered much from "falling of the womb," and headache, and pains in

my back, and I thank you kindly for the good your medicines done me. I

can do my housework now and not feel bad from it. I hope others will

find the same benefit from your valuable books and medicines that I

have.

Gratefully yours,

Eliza Allen.

"WOMAN'S ILLS."

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Bates.]

_Gentlemen_--A few years ago I took Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,

which has been a great benefit to me. I am in excellent health now. I

hope that every woman, who is troubled with "women's ills," will try the

"Prescription" and be benefited as I have been.

Yours truly,

MRS. W..R. BATES,

Dilworth, Trumbull Co., Ohio.

AN OLD LADY'S TRIBUTE. BETTER THAN CALOMEL.

Clinton, Hinds Co., Miss.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--It gives me much pleasure to say that I have been greatly

benefited by Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They act on the stomach and

liver, and clear the complexion better than calomel, and you are

relieved of that awful sickness and constipation which other medicines

produce.

Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is the greatest tonic in the

world, to build up the broken-down constitution. I am an elderly lady,

sixty-six years old. I feel that my days are of short duration and would

not give a word of recommendation if I did not feel it my duty to

suffering humanity.

Yours truly,

Mrs. N.A. Watts.

A YOUNG LADY'S ADVICE TO INVALIDS.

"A SURE AND CERTAIN CURE."

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Miss Fugate.]

_Dear Sir_--Please accept my thanks for the good your medicines have

done me. I truly believe the "Favorite Prescription" saved my life; it

is a sure and certain cure. I am having perfect health; I am stout and

can do all my housework.

Every invalid lady should take Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and

"Golden Medical Discovery."

Yours respectfully,

ROZZIE FUGATE,

Madisonville, Hopkins Co., Ky.

BETTER THAN "SUPPORTERS."

Leesville Cross Roads, Crawford Co., Ohio.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--Four years ago, I became afflicted with womb trouble--knew

nothing but pain and suffering. Began doctoring right away with our home

doctor. He not doing me any good, I went to another doctor who advised

me to wear an inside supporter, _which really did me more harm than

good_. Last spring was taken down sick and laid on my back for ten

weeks; when I heard of Dr. Pierce's wonderful Favorite Prescription. The

first bottle helped me. I have now taken four bottles and feel perfectly

cured. I cannot find language to express my gratitude for being restored

to perfect health from a condition worse than death.

Yours truly,

Mrs F. Holmes.

SUPPRESSED MENSTRUATION.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Miss Burk.]

_Gentlemen_--When I was fourteen years old I took a bad cold and there

resulted internal troubles. I was a great sufferer for four years. I had

tried two physicians but neither gave me any relief. After taking Dr.

Pierce's Favorite Prescription I can't say enough for it. It cured me so

I have no more pains. I am now nineteen years of age.

Respectfully,

Miss MAMIE BURK,

Everett, Bedford Co., Pa.

HOW TRAVELING INVALIDS MAY BE IMPOSED UPON.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--It is now about five years since I spent eight days at the

Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, under treatment for a chronic

disease of eighteen years' standing. I had given up to die. Going to

your Dispensary was a last resort with me; I had undergone a surgical

operation at the hands of my family physician from which I grew worse

every day for eight months, so that I very despondently started for your

institution; and when I had traveled eleven hundred miles I was made

more despondent by inquiring of a man how far I had to travel to reach

Buffalo, N.Y.: He answered, "Just one hundred miles." I then inquired of

him if he had ever been in Buffalo, N.Y. He replied, "Many a time." I

then asked him, what about Dr. Pierce's world-famed Surgical Institute?

"Oh, it's a humbug. They have some drawings or pictures taken from some

government buildings, that's where they get that fine building you see

pictured in their books and pamphlets."

I don't suppose there ever was a sadder heart entered the door of the

Invalids' Hotel than that heart of mine; but it was soon made glad to be

glad ever since. During the first night in the Invalids' Hotel I met and

talked with patients afflicted as I was. Many of them were cured and

talking of going home next day, and sure enough, they went; but I never

missed them in number for others kept coming.

I can honestly and truthfully say that the World's Dispensary Medical

Association of Buffalo, N.Y., is anything else than a humbug. The reason

why they are not humbugs is plain. They continue to perform wonderful

cures and treat their patients with unsurpassed nursing, and a kinder

lot of physicians, surgeons and nurses I don't believe can be found in

the world.

I cheerfully advise all persons suffering from chronic diseases not to

stop to count the distance from where they live to Buffalo, N.Y., but go

straight to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute without delay,

for it is by the will of God and their skill that I am living to-day.

Yours truly,

L.M. McPhail,

Autun, Anderson County, S.C.

NERVOUSNESS, "FEMALE WEAKNESS," NASAL CATARRH.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Sanderson.]

_Gentlemen_--My health was utterly gone. Was suffering from nervousness,

female troubles and nasal catarrh; life was almost a burden to me, but a

glorious change came, due solely to Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription

and Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. I have suffered more than tongue can ever

tell. I have been treated by good physicians but they only help me

temporarily. I have taken a great many patent medicines with the same

result. In 1890, I began taking Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and

Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy, which gave me immediate relief and a

permanent cure.

Respectfully,

MRS. BELLE SANDERSON,

Sprout, Nicholas Co., Ky.

MADE HER "STRONG AND WELL."

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

West Liberty, Ohio.

_Dear Sir_--I can cheerfully recommend your valuable medicine, the

"Favorite Prescription," to suffering females. Three years ago my health

became so poor that I was scarcely able to help with the household

duties. I was persuaded to try your medicine, and purchased six bottles.

That, with the local treatment you advised, made me strong and well. My

sister has used it in the family with like results.

Yours truly,

L.E. Johnson

MADE LIFE A BURDEN.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Miss Crawford.]

_Gentlemen_--For years I suffered monthly from periodic pains which at

times were so acute as to render life a burden. I began using Dr.

Pierce's Favorite Prescription. I used seven bottles in as many months

and derived so much benefit from it and the home-treatment recommended

in his Treatise on Diseases of Women, that I wish every women throughout

our land, suffering in the same way, may be induced to give your

medicines and treatment a fair trial.

Gratefully yours,

Miss G.F. CRAWFORD,

Limestone, Me.

"FEMALE WEAKNESS," LEUCORRHEA.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration]

_Gentlemen_--I will write you a few lines to-day and feel thankful that

I can say I enjoy good health most all the time. When I first commenced

using your medicine I was suffering from female weakness, leucorrhea,

bearing-down pains and a soreness across me that at times I could hardly

stand up straight when I would get up off of my chair to walk across the

room. I got a bottle of your "Favorite Prescription" and by the time I

had used half of it, the soreness began to get better. I used three

bottles altogether, and since that, you might say I am enjoying the best

of health most of the time. I have had two baby boys since--both

healthy, although the baby is only three weeks old, and I am doing all

of my own work since he was two and one-half weeks old.

I always speak highly and recommend your medicine because I know it

deserves a good name; and I feel certain it will cure female diseases if

they give it a fair trial.

Yours respectfully,

MRS. RICHARD REED,

Springfield, Kings Co., N.B.

FEMALE IRREGULARITIES.

Cuscowilla, Mecklenburg Co., Va.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--I take pleasure in adding my testimonial to the great list,

and hope that it will be of interest to suffering humanity. I tried

three doctors and none of them seemed to do me any good. When at last I

almost despaired of health any more, I saw in a paper one of your

advertisements, and I sent for and got two bottles of Dr. Pierce's

Golden Medical Discovery, and I improved so rapidly that I sent for and

got three bottles of your "Favorite Prescription," and now I am as well

as I have been since I was a child.

I had been a sufferer for three years when I commenced taking Dr.

Pierce's medicines. When I commenced taking it, I was not able to walk

across my room without help, or rise from my chair. I suffered from

nervousness very much, and with the least excitement I would faint; and

I think, in short, I suffered with female irregularities and that your

medicine has brought me through. I don't think I can say enough for it.

I have used five bottles of your medicine in all.

If any one wishes to know what I have to say, they can address me in

person, enclosing stamps. With respect, I am,

Yours,

Sarah E. Ineker

"JUST A MERE SKELETON."

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Roberts. ]

_Gentlemen_--If I had not taken your medicine I would not be here now.

The doctors did me no good, I was just a mere skeleton, could not eat. I

would have awful pain in my stomach--pain in my side, bowels and chest;

soreness in my back and womb; was weak, nervous and could not sleep.

After I took your "Favorite Proscription" and "Golden Medical

Discovery," I commenced to improve. In two weeks could walk about the

house--could eat--did not have any more pain in my stomach--threw away

my morphine powders. When I first commenced taking the medicine it made

me feel worse. I was hoarse, could not speak aloud for three days; as I

got better my pains and bad feelings left me and I could sleep good; my

nerves got better. Before I took your medicine I kept my bed four

months--got worse all the while. I am now quite fleshy and can work all

day.

Respectfully,

MRS. WILLIAM ROBERTS,

Bridgeport, N.Y.

CONSTANT SUFFERER FOR MANY YEARS.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Scott.]

_Gentlemen_--For many years my wife has been a constant sufferer from

indigestion, sick headache, nervous prostration and all other complaints

that the female sex is heir to, and, after trying many remedies and

doctors with but little or no relief, I persuaded her to try Dr.

Pierce's Favorite Prescription and "Golden Medical Discovery." She was

so out of heart, she returned the answer that it would be like all the

rest--of no good; but on my account, she said she would try it, so I got

one bottle each; and before she had used half of a bottle she felt that

it was benefiting her, and she has continued to improve ever since, and

now thinks it the most wonderful remedy on earth for her sex, and

recommends it to all suffering females. She has not been so well in ten

years.

I write this without any solicitation and with a free, good will, so

that you may let all who may suffer know what it has done for her.

Yours truly,

M.W. SCOTT,

U.S. Marshall's Office,

Atlanta, Ga.

A MOTHERS' FRIEND.

Tanks, Cottle Co., Texas.

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Dear Sir_--I took your "Favorite Prescription" previous to confinement

and never did so well in my life. It is only two weeks since my

confinement and I am able to do my work. I feel stronger than I ever did

in six weeks before.

Yours truly,

Corda Culpepper

BED FAST.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 663 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Tappan.]

_Gentlemen_--For about two years I was a constant sufferer from diseases

peculiar to my sex. I had to be carried from my bed, had horrible

dreams, sinking sensations, was very nervous and had little or no

appetite. In short, my whole body was racked with pain. I had frequent

attacks of hysteria, and was completely discouraged, for I found no

medicine did me any good. At last I determined to give your "Favorite

Prescription" a trial. I had taken but two bottles before I felt so much

better! I took eleven bottles. To-day I am well. I have never felt the

least trace of my old complaint in the last six years. We use the

"Golden Medical Discovery" whenever we need a blood-purifier. By its

use, eruptions of all kinds vanish and the skin is rendered clear and

soft, almost as an infants.

Respectfully,

MRS. HARRY TAPPAN,

Reynolds, Neb.

AT DEATH'S DOOR.

Abita Springs, La.

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Dear Sir_--My wife suffered from laceration of the womb and

inflammation--she was completely bed-ridden and lingered about one year

at death's door. Local applications were given her and Dr. Pierce's

Favorite Prescription; she gradually regained strength and continued to

do so until she recovered. I am convinced that any case of womb disease

can be certainly and permanently cured by the use of your remedies.

M. Green

Agt. Southern Exp. Co.

HEART, LIVER, AND STOMACH DISEASE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Landrum.]

_Gentlemen_--About nine years ago my health began to fail; had a

continual pain and aching under my right shoulder and in or under my

right breast; I could not eat anything but a little milk or bread, and

even that made my stomach pain and hurt me so I could not rest; I kept

getting weaker all the time and I could no longer sit up; I sent for our

family physician; he said I had dyspepsia and inflammation of the liver,

and gave me medicine two or three months, but I kept getting weaker all

the time; it seemed to me that I was diseased all over; thought I had

heart disease; had the doctor examine my heart several times. I became

so discouraged that I gave up all hope of ever getting well, but

consented to send to Dr. Pierce for medicine. I commenced taking it and

in a short time I was able to sit up; continued to take his medicine

three months and felt like a new person--didn't need any more medicine

and have not yet. I can eat anything I wish; am sixty-three years old;

can walk a mile without any trouble, and I can truly say that I believe

it was Dr. Pierce's medicines that saved my life.

Respectfully yours,

MRS. VIRGINIA LANDRUM,

Merino, Logan Co.. Col.

UTERINE DISEASE.

Creston, Iowa.

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Sir_--My wife improved in health gradually from the time she commenced

taking "Favorite Prescription" until now. She has been doing her own

housework for the past four months. When she began taking it, she was

scarcely able to be on her feet, she suffered so from uterine debility.

I can heartily recommend it for such cases.

Yours truly,

H.H. Snyder

THE PICTURE OF HEALTH.

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Meeker.]

_Dear Sir_--My daughter, Miss MEEKER, was sick and we called in one of

the best doctors here. She got so weak that I had to help her out of bed

and draw her in a chair. She then tried some of Dr. Pierce's Favorite

Prescription. In less than a week she was out of bed and has been

working about five weeks now, and looks the picture of health. As for

myself I am much better of my female complaint. Before taking the

"Favorite Prescription," I suffered most of the time from catarrhal

inflammation.

Yours respectfully,

MRS. NANCY MEEKER,

Dunraven, Delaware Co., N.Y.

LIFTED THE BURDEN.

Nye, Putnam Co., W. Va.

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Dear Sir_--Mine is a case of eleven years' standing, which baffled the

skill of the best medical aid procurable. I obtained no good effect,

until I began the use of the "Favorite Prescription," which lifted the

burden which was seeking my life. My gratitude I owe to the

"Prescription." I hope that all suffering humanity (as in my case) may

profit by the result of my experience.

Yours truly,

Evoline Neil

* * * * *

SPERMATORRHEA

(SEMINAL WEAKNESS),

or emission of semen without copulation, is generally induced by the

early habit of masturbation. It is one of the evidences that passion,

instead of prudence, has held sway. Passion may aptly be termed the

voice of the body, by which, if we listen, we are enchanted and led

astray. Conscience is the voice of the soul, which remonstrates, and if

we obey, we shall be guided aright. We cannot reconcile these

conflicting voices, and if we indulge the passions when conscience

forbids gratification, the remembrance of the wrong remains forever, and

constant fear is an everlasting punishment.

WRECKED MANHOOD. Man possesses few powers which are more highly prized

than those of virility, which is the very essence of manhood. "He is but

the counterfeit of a man, who hath not the life of a man."

THE SEMEN is a milky fluid of the consistency of mucus. It is secreted

by the testicles and is intermixed with the fluids secreted by the

prostate and by Cowper's glands. Its fertilizing property depends on the

presence of minute bodies, termed _spermatozoa_. These consist of little

polliwig-shaped bodies (Fig. 3), having large heads and long filaments

or tails. Under the microscope these little bodies are seen to describe

movements not unlike those of polliwigs.

WHY EMISSIONS OF THE VITAL FLUID DEBILITATE. The seminal fluid consists

of the most vital elements in the human body. It not only assists in

maintaining the life of the individual, but communicates the essential,

transforming principle which generates another mortal having an

imperishable existence. Its waste is a wanton expenditure, which robs

the blood of its richness and exhausts the body of its animating powers.

No wonder that its loss enfeebles the constitution, and results in

impotency, premature decline, St. Vitus's dance, paralysis, epilepsy,

consumption, softening of the brain, and insanity. No wonder that

conscience and fear become tormenting inquisitors, and that the symptoms

are changed into imaginary specters of stealthily approaching disease.

"There is no future pang

Can deal that justice on the self-condemned

He deals on his own soul."

THE PRACTICE OF ONANISM squanders the vitality and bankrupts the

constitution. Indigestion, innutrition, emaciation, shortness of breath,

palpitation, nervous debility, are all symptoms of this exhaustion.

Subsequently, the yellow skin reveals the bones, the sunken eyes are

surrounded by a leaden circle, the vivacious imagination becomes dull,

the active mind grows insipid--in short, the spring, or vital force,

having lost its tension, every function wanes in consequence. Excessive

lustful enjoyment produces feebleness, and finally terminates in disease

and impotency.

SEMINAL WEAKNESS may be the result of marital excesses. A _proper_

sexual gratification contributes to the health and happiness of both

parties. On the other hand, intemperate indulgence not only prevents

fruitfulness, but ultimately, if persisted in, renders the husband

entirely impotent, and undermines and destroys the constitution of the

wife. Spermatorrhea may be induced by spinal irritation, intestinal

worms, or piles. It may also result from inherited, as well as acquired,

constitutional weakness.

NOCTURNAL OR NIGHT EMISSIONS. Involuntary emissions of semen most

frequently occur during amorous dreams at night, and are therefore

termed _nocturnal emissions_. Although they are at first occasioned by

lascivious dreams, attended by erections and pleasurable sensations,

yet, as the disease progresses, the erections become less perfect and

the losses are only revealed by the depression of spirits experienced

the following morning, and by the stiffened and stained spots on the

linen. At first, these emissions may occur but once in two or three

weeks, unless the patient be excited by company, stimulation, food,

drinks, or other causes; but, at a later stage of the disease, they

sometimes take place every night. In aggravated cases, the seminal sacs

are so weakened that the warmth of the bed, friction of the clothing,

reading obscene literature, viewing indecent pictures, indulging in lewd

conversation, or even being in the presence of women, produces a waste

of semen--many times unattended by erections. When there is great

weakness, seminal discharges may be induced by lifting heavy weights,

pressure upon the genital organs, horseback riding, straining at stool,

or even upon urinating, as observed when muscular efforts are made to

expel the last drops, which appear thick and viscid. If the urine be

allowed to stand for a few hours, the seminal discharge will be

precipitated, and will form a light-colored deposit at the bottom of the

vessel. If the sediment be examined with a microscope, spermatozoa can

readily be detected in it.

WASTING AWAY OF THE TESTICLES. Masturbation not only occasions loss of

semen, but frequently the testicles and other generative organs waste

and become reduced in size as a result of the abuse. Fig. 1 shows the

testicle in a healthy condition, while Fig. 2 represents one much

reduced, as a result of self-abuse.

The celebrated Dr. Drewery, of London, speaking of the reason why

masturbation is so extremely injurious in its effects upon both body and

mind, says:

"This is a question which I have often been asked by patients, and it is

one which is rather difficult to explain to any one not acquainted with

the phenomena of reflex nervous action.

"Perhaps the simplest mode of putting it is to say that the effects

produced by the excitement of the parts are not the direct result of the

stimulation, but that the excitement of the extremities of the nerves is

conveyed through them to the spinal cord and brain, and that the

emission which occurs, when sufficient stimulus has been applied, is the

result of nervous force reacting upon the parts from the spinal cord

back again. This action is termed reflex, and is similar to that of

vomiting, which is only produced through the medium of the great nervous

centres; so that if the nervous communication between the stomach and

spinal cord and brain is cut off, nothing in the stomach could possibly

cause vomiting, whereas if the communication remains intact, this action

can be immediately produced by irritation of nerves far away from the

stomach, viz., by tickling the fauces, as every drunkard is well aware

who has ever put his finger down his throat for the purpose of emptying

his stomach of the contents which are poisoning him, but which without

the additional stimulus he is unable to expel. It will be seen,

therefore, from this that the act of emission is only produced through

the agency of the spinal cord, and not by any direct nervous action

between the parts which are stimulated, and those which are concerned in

the emission.

[Illustration: Fig. 1.

The Testicle in a healthy condition.]

[Illustration: Fig. 2.

A Testicle wasted by Masturbation.]

"The brain is also concerned to the fullest extent in the production of

these phenomena, as are all the senses of the body; this is proved by

the fact that emissions occur during sleep, without any excitement

beyond the engorgement of the parts with blood, produced by the

cerebellar congestion of the brain, usually found to follow lying upon

the back during sleep. This, however, is unnatural and unhealthy, and is

usually the result, as before pointed out, of masturbation. But these

two important points must be remembered--that emission may be produced

by friction merely as a purely spinal reflex action, and it may be

caused by the action of the brain without any friction whatever. Both

these results are unhealthy and injurious. A true natural and healthy

act of sexual intercourse demands the excitement of brain, spinal cord,

and every nerve in the body simultaneously, and resembles the lightning

flash which restores the equilibrium of electric force disturbed during

a thunderstorm.

"It is useless to endeavor to describe the marvelous actions of nervous

force, but from what has been said it is not difficult to comprehend

that if a convulsive action is produced in any part of the body by the

sole excitement of the spinal cord, when it is necessary for its healthy

and natural production that the brain and senses generally should be

equally excited, the balance of nerve power is destroyed, which fact

alone is proved by the effects upon the nervous system always following

masturbation, which is the irritation of the spinal cord without the

assistance of the brain."

VARIOUS COMPLICATIONS are likely to arise in the progress of this

malady.

STRICTURE of THE URETHRA, or water passage, is a very common

complication and, even when quite slight, generally interferes very

seriously with the cure of the spermatorrhea when overlooked by the

attending physician, as is very commonly done, especially when the

constriction of the water passage is only slight. Very often it occurs

in our practice that on examining a case of this disease that has been

the rounds of the doctors, we find a stricture, which had been entirely

overlooked by other practitioners, being so slight as not to occasion

serious obstruction to the flow of urine but yet sufficient to interfere

very much with the cure of the spermatorrhea. The size of the urethra,

or water passage, should bear an exact and proportionate relation to

that of the penis, and when from any cause the urethra is contracted

below this normal size, it should receive attention, as otherwise the

stricture is likely to increase and the passage becomes so constricted

as to produce serious disease of the bladder, and not fail to perpetuate

spermatorrhea, when this disease exists.

HYDROCELE (_Dropsy of the Scrotum_) consists of an undue secretion of

the fluid which moistens the _tunica vaginalis_, and may arise from an

irritation of the testicle, produced by masturbation. This subject is

fully considered in the Medical Adviser.

VARICOCELE is a dilatation of the veins of the spermatic cord and

scrotum, and is frequently a result of masturbation. It is readily

distinguished under the form of a soft, doughy, compressible, knotty,

and unequal enlargement of the veins, and a tumid condition of the

adjacent parts. One writer, speaking of the enlargement of the spermatic

vessels, describes them as "feeling like a coiled up bundle of worms."

DISEASE OF THE PROSTATE GLAND is frequently caused by solitary

indulgence. Venereal excesses produce congestion and the gland is

overnourished. It becomes greatly enlarged, a condition called

_hypertrophy_. This affection gives rise to a heavy feeling or pressure

in the region below the bladder, and often interferes seriously with

urination, and gives great pain and uneasiness, and often results in

grave and dangerous complications.

PROSTATORRHEA consists of an unnatural flowing or wasting of the

prostatic secretion, which may be known by its mucous-like appearance,

and, when placed within the field of the microscope, by the absence of

_spermatozoa_ or fecundating germs. It is often mistaken for

spermatorrhea, or for gleet, by inexperienced and careless physicians.

For a full consideration of diseases of the prostate gland, see Part IX

of our Dime Series of pamphlets, which will be sent on receipt of ten

cents in postage stamps.

Again, the habit of self-pollution weakens all the structures of the

genital organs, and induces seminal waste, which may lead to a morbid

diminution in the size of the prostate gland. This condition, which is

exactly the opposite of the one above described, is _atrophy_. Any

disease which renders the circulation in the prostate gland languid and

feeble interferes with the nutrition of that organ and impairs its

function.

IMPOTENCY (_Loss of Sexual Power_). Masturbation prevents the

excitability of the nervous system and sexual organs and causes

debility, which is indicated by the premature discharge of semen during

sexual intercourse. These premature emissions indicate not only partial

impotency, but also that the nerve-centres have become morbidly

sensitive by the practice of solitary vice, or marital excesses. At

length the powers of the erectile tissues are diminished, and there is

weakness which prevents the act of copulation, or the erection may be

slow and not last long enough, on account of a faulty functional

condition of the spinal cord.

A PECULIAR FORM OF IMPOTENCY is associated with certain abnormal

nutritive changes which give rise to a lymphatic or fat condition of the

system. Not that the temperament in all these cases is originally

lymphatic, but the system degenerates in consequence of nutritive

perversion. With the loss of sexual ardor, there is also apathy of mind,

loss of manliness, and the victim becomes cold, dispassionate, and

treacherous, devoid of any admiration or love for the opposite sex. He

acquires rotundity of person, the face is fat, smooth, often beardless,

and the voice is feminine.

The victims of this disease represent two distinct classes, viz.: (1)

those who are fearfully tormented by the consciousness that they are

losing their virile powers, and become irritable, jealous and often

desperate; and (2) those who are completely indifferent to this

deprivation.

(1.) Patients of the former class are readily restored to health by

proper treatment, for they are willing to make an effort for the

recovery of their manly powers. There is not complete loss of sexual

desire, yet their disappointment is so great that they may entertain

suicidal thoughts. They are moody, fickle, discontented, excitable, and

remarkably impulsive. With proper treatment, they regain tone of body,

vigor of mind, an increase of sexual desire, and become more attentive

to business affairs, and less indifferent to the gentler sex. With the

restoration of the general health and the sexual functions, remarkable

constitutional changes occur. It is often the case that their intimate

friends hardly recognize them by looks or acts.

(2.) It is equally true that those who are wholly indifferent to the

loss of virile power, uninterested in the evidences of their manhood,

are sometimes incurable. In fact, it is useless to treat the latter

class, because they will neither co-operate with the physician, nor

persist in the treatment necessary to effect a radical and

constitutional change.

Masturbation perverts and finally destroys the secretory functions of

the testicles. It sometimes causes chronic inflammation, which may

result in obliteration of the minute seminal canals, or obstruction of

the conveying ducts. The sperm is imperfectly elaborated and totally

unfit for procreative purposes. Sometimes the spermatozoa are entirely

absent, and, when present, are very few in number, incomplete in

structure, diseased, and deficient in power as well as in organization.

Fig. 3 represents the spermatozoa in a healthy condition, and Fig. 4,

when they are sickly, deficient and inanimate. The husband may appear to

be healthy, and _his_ inability to procreate may be erroneously

considered a defect in his wife.