The indications of treatment for the various forms of paralysis are to
remove the causes, if these can be determined, and rouse the functions
of the paralyzed parts. Measures should be adopted to remedy the morbid
conditions upon which this affection depends. Keep the skin clean and
healthy, promote the circulation of the blood, especially in the
paralyzed limbs, and encourage healthy nutrition. These ends may be best
attained by the daily employment of stimulating baths and frictions upon
the surface. As much regular exercise as the patient can bear without
fatigue should be taken in order to favor the preservation of the
appetite and strength. Care should also be taken that the bowels are
evacuated regularly every day. The circulation through, and consequently
the nutrition of, the palsied muscles may be aided by having a strong
healthy person knead and manipulate them. These manual movements upon
the surface of the body will often excite muscular sensibility, similar
to that awakened by a weak Faradic current. The internal medicines
should be such as to regulate the general functions of the system. The
use of these remedies must be directed by the skill and experience of
those who are professionally qualified to administer hem.

When the patient has been able to be under our personal care at the
Invalids' Hotel, we have found the employment of mechanical movements
and manipulations, applied by means of a variety of machinery, employed
in this Institution, together with the use of the equalizer, or large
dry cupping, or vacuum apparatus, to be of the greatest benefit. These
several machines and apparatus furnish a perfect system of physical
training, thus rendering valuable aid in the cure of many forms of
obstinate chronic diseases. A few of these machines are shown in Figs.
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14; also see page 32 of Appendix.

[Illustration: Fig. 9.
Manipulator Extended.]

[Illustration: Fig. 10.
Manipulator Folded.]

The general practitioner often endeavors to overcome the inertia of the
nerve-centers and nerves by means of specific irritants, with the view
of exciting the power-producing function, of compelling the weakened and
disabled centers to evolve more power. By such stimulation and forcing,
he places a burden on the weakest parts. The compulsory and ineffectual
endeavor of the weak parts to act in response to such stimulation is
very liable to make undue drafts upon the capacity to act, which only
end in exhaustion of the little remaining power instead of its
re-enforcement. Cases which were previously curable by direct and
appropriate means, are thus forever placed beyond the reach of remedies.
No powerful stimulating or depressing medicines are indicated in any of
the various forms of the affection. In paralysis it should be our aim to
improve local and general nutrition, to relieve local congestions and
inflammations, to produce absorption of deposited matters, and to force
an abundance of blood through palsied muscles, from which they may
derive a proper supply of nutriment, and to which they may give up the
products of waste. All this can be accomplished by massage, mechanical
movements, regulation of the atmospheric pressure on the body, baths,
and proper physical culture.

In paralysis, there is a diminution or total loss of the contractile
property of the muscles to which the affected nerve fibers are
distributed; consequently the capillaries and small veins are not
compressed, as in health, and the blood is not forced on through them
towards the heart; hence there is a backing-up of the circulation,
passive congestion, and all the evils incident to that condition ensue.

[Illustration: Fig. 11.
Oscillating the Arms and Chest.]

_Mechanical movements_ properly applied to the affected limbs, or parts
of the body, accomplish the same results as contraction of the muscles.
They compress the capillaries and veins and thus force the blood on
through these vessels towards the heart. There is a constant pressure in
the arteries, hence the flow of blood in the capillaries is always
towards the veins, and, when it gets into the veins, it is prevented
from flowing back by the valves in those vessels.

A proper circulation of the blood through the disordered parts is thus
effected, and, as the result, they receive an abundance of nutriment,
and their waste products are promptly carried away to the excretory
organs, by which they are separated from the body; the deposits of fatty
matter between the muscular fibers are absorbed, and the agglutinated
fibers are separated.

[Illustration: Fig. 12.
Rubbing the Legs.]

As proof of these statements, it has been found by experiment and
observation that there is an increase of temperature in the parts
subjected to this action, which _must_ be due mainly to an increase in
the chemico-vital changes that are superinduced by the nutritious
elements of the arterial blood, particularly that element which is
supplied to it by the inspired air, oxygen. All the products of waste
are increased. The skin becomes more soft and moist, showing that the
amount of matter eliminated by it is increased. The urine becomes more
abundant, and the relative amount of urea, its most important
constituent, becomes greatly increased. The amount of carbonic acid gas
exhaled is increased, and further evidence in the same direction is
furnished by the very marked increase in the inspiratory acts,
necessitated by the increased demands for oxygen.

[Illustration: Fig. 13.
Oscillating the Legs.]

The local increase of the circulation incident to properly applied
mechanical movements, must produce a corresponding diminution of blood
in other, even in remote, regions of the body. Thus this treatment, by
its revulsive effects, is capable of relieving various disorders of the
head, chest, digestive organs, and pelvis. Nowhere, however, is the
effect more satisfactory than in affections of the brain and spinal
cord, whether characterized by loss of power, of sensation, or by
neuralgic pain. Any portion of these nerve centres suffering from
congestion, will find prompt relief in mechanical vibratory movements.

THE MOVEMENT CURE which we advocate is not a "Swedish Movement Cure,"
nor anything akin to it. It is the application of remedial forces by
complex structures, which combine a variety of mechanical powers. The
inventions are solely American.

[Illustration: Fig. 14.
Apparatus for Rubbing in a Recumbent Position.]

By means of this machinery, which is driven by steam power with great
velocity, we are able to apply _soft, pleasant, rapid vibrating
movements_ over the surface of the body, and thereby increase the
circulation of blood through the parts, raise the temperature, and
excite pleasant sensations. The movements can be applied by our
ingeniously-devised machinery to any part of the body through the
clothing and _without the least exposure of the person._ They can be
administered in a great variety of ways, by light, quiet persuasions, by
gentle frictions, by rubbing, by oscillations, by kneadings, by circular
movements, in fact, by an almost _endless variety_ of reciprocating and
alternating motions, which, if described, would convey to the mind of
the reader but a faint conception of their remedial value.

VIBRATORY MOTION not only establishes activity of the circulation
through the skin and muscles, but it also affects profoundly the
circulation in the important and vital organs of the body; it is thus
capable of overcoming torpidity or congestion of the liver, spleen, and
other deep-seated organs, without the depressing effects which sometimes
follow the administration of powerful medicines.

It has not been our purpose to literally explain, in detail, the methods
of applying vibratory motion in the treatment of paralysis for popular
experiment, since to be successful one should become an expert, not only
in this mechanical treatment, but also in the diagnosis of the various
forms of paralysis, as well as familiar with their causes, pathology,
and remedial requirements. Thus, to be successful in the treatment of
paralysis and other nervous diseases, by the application of motor forces
with our ingeniously-contrived machinery, the cost of which is beyond
the means of most invalids, one must exercise great discretion.

GRATIFYING SUCCESS. Not only is vibratory motion as a remedial agent
rational and philosophical, but our experience has fully demonstrated
its marvelous effects in the treatment of paralysis in its various
forms, and also in the cure of other chronic diseases. We have cured
cases of infantile paralysis which had resisted the skill of the most
renowned physicians in our country. We have treated those who could not
stand or bear the weight of the body, but who have been so far restored
as to be able to walk and run without assistance. Writer's and telegraph
operator's paralysis, or cramp, we have cured in a few weeks' time.
Club-feet, spinal curvature, and other deformities resulting from
paralysis, have been successfully treated in our Institution. In short,
our success has been most flattering in all curable cases of paralysis,
and it is such experience that induces us to hold out encouragement to
those who are afflicted with paralysis and other nervous affections.

Vibratory motion is a desideratum of priceless value to those who are
afflicted with diseases of the nervous system, as well as to all others
who need a gentle stimulus to call forth their latent energies and
improve their physical condition.

RECAPITULATION.

Motion, properly transmitted to the human system by mechanical
apparatus, is transformed into other forms of force identical with vital
energy, by which the ordinary processes of the system are greatly
promoted.

It increases animal heat and nervous and muscular power to the normal
standard.

It removes engorgement or local impediments to the circulation.

The electrical induction produced, renders it a most efficacious remedy
for paralysis of all kinds.

It removes interstitial fluids and causes rapid absorption and
disappearance of solid and fluid accumulations.

It is a powerful alterative, or blood-purifier, increasing oxidation and
stimulating excretion.

It diminishes chronic nervous irritability and promotes sleep.

It hardens the flesh by increasing muscular development and improves
digestion and nutrition.

ANIMAL JUICES, OR EXTRACTS.

The use of animal, nerve and gland extracts has proven of surprising
efficiency in the treatment of paralysis and locomotor ataxia. They
furnish a pabulum in concentrated form for the nourishment and
restoration of the weakened nerve cells and fibres.

In the vast majority of cases, we have been able, by the use of these
recently discovered curative agents, when assisted by other means at our
command at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, to arrest the
progress of these nervous affections, hitherto so generally considered
incurable, and bring about restoration of the paralysed functions and a
renewal of lost power.

These comparatively new remedial agents have been very thoroughly tested
by us. Their merits are more fully considered in a preceding chapter of
this treatise, under the head of treatment for Nervous Exhaustion, or
Debility.

EPILEPSY ("FITS").

Epilepsy, or falling sickness, is a disease which is characterized by
attacks of sudden loss of consciousness, together with convulsive
movements of the muscles. The paroxysms occur at irregular intervals,
the periods between them, in some cases, being only a few minutes or
hours, while in others, several months elapse.

There are two classes of Epilepsy: 1st. The general form, with a
convulsion that usually involves all the muscles of the body
simultaneously. It begins suddenly with little or no warning, commonly
with a cry or scream. The convulsion may last several minutes and is
followed by a deep sleep for some hours.

2nd. The local or Jacksonian form in which the attack begins with a
peculiar sensation in some particular region of the body, either in one
extremity or one half of the face. This sensation is followed by a
twitching of the muscles of the part. The sensation and spasm extend or
advance gradually to other parts. Consciousness is not usually lost,
though it may be when the spasms culminate in a general convulsion.

Great weakness generally follows in the parts convulsed, gradually
passing away. When the attack begins on the right side of the face it is
associated with an immediate inability to speak.

SYMPTOMS. In the severe forms of the disease, the subject suddenly loses
consciousness and falls; there is rigidity of the muscles, which causes
a twitching of the face and limbs; the eyes are turned up, and there is
foaming at the mouth. In the severe form of the disease, the respiration
is arrested, while in the milder attacks, the breathing is difficult,
slow, deep, and snoring. With the commencement of the spasm, the tongue
is sometimes caught between the teeth and severely bitten. During the
paroxysm, the countenance changes from a livid hue to dark purple. The
convulsion continues from one to three minutes, and is followed by a
deep, sighing inspiration; the subject then sinks into a deep sleep,
which continues for half an hour or longer. When consciousness is first
regained, the subject appears confused, stupid, and usually complains of
headache. He has no recollection of what has occurred during the attack,
he pronounces words indistinctly, and if he attempts to walk, he
staggers like a drunken man. Sometimes, several attacks occur so closely
together that there is no interval of consciousness between them.

In some cases, there are premonitory symptoms, such as giddiness,
drowsiness, headache, and irritability of temper, which warn the subject
of an approaching paroxysm. Occasionally, a wave of cold commencing at
the feet and proceeding to the head, is experienced. This is called an
_aura_. When it reaches the brain, the subject becomes unconscious,
falls, and the convulsion commences. If the disease be allowed to
proceed unchecked, it almost invariably leads to great impairment of
mind, insanity, or paralysis.

CAUSES. The _predisposing causes_ are an hereditary tendency to the
disease, and everything which impairs the constitution and produces
nervous prostration and irritability. Syphilis, phimosis, sexual abuses,
uterine disease, and the use of alcoholic liquors are prominent
predisposing causes. Many of the causes treated by us have been brought
on by masturbation. Others are the results of injury to the head. Often
fracture of the skull is followed by epileptic attacks.

_The exciting causes_ include everything which disturbs the equilibrium
of the nervous system. Indigestible articles of food, intestinal worms,
loss of sleep, great exhaustion, grief, anger, constipation of the
bowels, piles, and uterine irritation may be enumerated among such
causes. Convulsions of an epileptic character may also be induced by a
poisoned condition of the blood, from malaria and disease of the kidneys
or liver.

TREATMENT. When the time of an expected paroxysm approaches, great care
should be exercised that the patient be not suddenly attacked while
carrying a lighted lamp, or that he does not fall in some dangerous
place, strike upon a heated stove, or in some similar way inflict great
injury. If there be warning symptoms before the attack, the subject
should carry a vial of the _nitrite of amyl_ in the pocket, and, when
the premonitory symptoms are felt, two or three drops should be poured
on a handkerchief and held about an inch from the nose and inhaled,
until flushing is produced, or a burning sensation is felt in the face.

During the paroxysm, the subject should be laid on the back, with the
head slightly elevated, and the clothing about the neck and waist, if
tight, should be loosened. If there be sufficient warning, a folded
napkin, or a soft pine stick covered with a handkerchief or cloth,
should be placed between the double teeth, to prevent the tongue from
being bitten. During the fit, the head may be bathed with cold water.

A person who suffers from this disease should avoid everything which
tends to excite the nervous system, or increase to any great extent the
action of the heart. The sufferer should go to bed at regular hours, and
take at least eight hours sleep. The sleeping-room should be large and
well ventilated, and the patient should lie with the head elevated. All
indigestible articles of food should be avoided and the diet should
consist principally of bread, vegetables, milk, and fruits. Meat should
be taken but once a day, and then in very small quantities. The use of
alcoholic liquors and coffee should be avoided, and tea only taken in
small quantities. The bowels should be regulated with Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets and injections, if necessary. A thorough bath should be
taken once or twice a week. If the attacks occur at night, the body
should be sponged before going to bed with tepid water, to which should
be added sufficient tincture or infusion of capsicum, or red-pepper, to
render it stimulating to the skin.

The causes, if they can be determined, should be removed, and those
remedies administered which relieve nervous irritability and cerebral
congestion. If due to worms, the proper remedies should be given; if to
phimosis, the subject should be circumcised; if to pressure on the
brain, from fracture of the skull, trephining should be practiced, and
the depressed bone raised. There are no _specifics_ for this disease;
each individual case must be treated according to the condition
presented. The nostrums advertised extensively over the country as
specifics for this disease, while they may, in some instances, prevent
the attacks for a short time, irritate the stomach, impair digestion,
lower vitality, and permanently injure the system, often rendering the
disease incurable. They deceive the sufferer, leading him to think that
his disease is being cured, until it progresses so far that he is beyond
the reach of any treatment. As a rule, the longer the disease
progresses, the more difficult it is to cure.

Epilepsy has by many physicians been regarded as incurable, but our
extensive experience has convinced us that by an appropriate course of
treatment, the _vast majority_ of cases can be cured. The animal
extracts, or juices, herein more fully described under the head of
treatment for Nervous Exhaustion, have proven curative in some cases
that have resisted other remedies. This treatment requires the personal
attention of a physician skilled in its employment. It is also of first
importance that the extracts be properly made. We have discovered
several new remedies, which undoubtedly exert a powerful curative
influence over this disease, but it is necessary to vary the treatment
so much in different cases, that it would be useless to enter further
into details in this treatise.

SURGICAL TREATMENT. A considerable proportion of those cases of
epilepsy, termed Jacksonian, have been found to be caused by new growth
upon, or in, the substance of the brain. Sometimes cysts form as a
result of small hemorrhages, or of spots of softening from clots in the
cerebral arteries. Other cases are due to a small spot of hardened
tissue or an inflamed centre of irritation in the outer gray matter of
the brain.

The majority of these forms of disease can be exactly localized in a
small area of the brain, and may usually be traced to a blow or fall on
the head, or to fracture of the skull without depression. The discovery
of the fact that such results of injury will produce localized spasm has
naturally lead to the conclusion that similar products anywhere in the
brain may give rise to epilepsy. In these cases trephining of the skull
and the removal of irritation from the brain has been followed by the
most successful results. It is seldom a serious or dangerous operation,
but very few deaths having resulted in the practice of good surgeons in
many hundreds of cases, and these were individuals who were not
favorable for operation, and in whom it was undertaken as a last resort

In these cases of epilepsy, due to injury, the operation is fairly safe,
and in carefully selected cases that have not been allowed to run so
long as to bring upon the brain a general epileptic tendency, the
results of operation are good and the procedure warrantable.

SEE TESTIMONIALS FROM A FEW OF THE MANY CURES EFFECTED BY OUR
SPECIALISTS.

CHOREA (ST. VITUS'S DANCE).

This disease is an affection of the nervous system, which is
characterized by spasmodic contractions of certain muscles. It may
affect the entire body, although it is usually confined to the left
side, or to a special group of muscles.

SYMPTOMS. Twitchings of the muscles of the face are the most conspicuous
symptoms. They are at first comparatively slight, but as the disease
progresses, these spasms become more decided, and the face is twisted
into various shapes and forms. The head, in some cases, is constantly
jerking. It is with great difficulty that the tongue is thrust out of
the mouth, and then, with a sudden jerk, it is quickly withdrawn.

These spasms or contortions, may affect the extremities in a similar
manner, the hands and arms cannot be kept quiet, the gait may be
unsteady, and one foot is merely dragged after the other. If one limb be
forcibly held, to keep it quiet, some other limb will involuntarily
move. Strange as it may appear, these contractions, which cannot be
controlled by the will during wakefulness, are very much lessened or
arrested by sleep.

Prior to the development of the spasmodic affection, there is usually a
period in which the sufferer notes a want of appetite, languidness, with
disinclination towards mental or bodily pursuits, headache,
restlessness, pains in the limbs and joints, with irritable temper and
weakness of memory. There are many other symptoms in special cases. As
the disease develops, the patient gradually begins to exhibit an
awkwardness of movement in the extremities, and objects frequently fall
from the grasp. Children thus afflicted, spill their food while eating,
and it becomes difficult for them to stand still. Attempts to write,
sew, or draw are imperfectly performed. Such children are very often
punished for supposed ill-behavior or careless habits. Later on the
symptoms become more unmistakable, and the presence of the disease is
readily recognized. The patient may become incapable of dressing, and
the limbs and face are no longer under the control of the will.
Uncontrollable movements of the fingers, hands, shrugging of the
shoulders, dancing of the legs, grimaces of the face, and distortions of
the body, become more or less constant. Speech and swallowing may be
seriously embarrassed. Any unusual excitement of the mind or body is apt
to intensify the muscular twitchings. Severe mental application, the
reading of exciting books, the witnessing of entertainments, and
excessive indulgence in sports, have to be discontinued.

THE MOST COMMON CAUSES seem to be exhaustion of the nerve centres, due
to the appearance of the second teeth in children and the development
common to the age of puberty. Other causes may be briefly mentioned as
follows: rheumatic affections, constipation, a morbid state of the
blood, suppression of the menstrual function, uterine difficulties,
masturbation, or self-abuse, blows, injuries, or any cause which would
give rise to nervous debility. Sometimes it is caused by obstruction in
the alimentary canal, or by intestinal worms.

TREATMENT. The disease is one in which there is a debility of the nerve
centres, complicated with a lack of assimilation and digestion. There is
no affection more amenable to treatment in its early stages than this.
We are daily in receipt of correspondence from sufferers, or their
parents, or friends, in which the most gratifying relief and a cure has
resulted from the use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription used in
conjunction with Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. These two
remedies should be used alternately, the dose being suited to the age of
the patient.

A large majority of the cases of chorea occur in females and at the
period of life when the nervous system is subjected to unusual
requirements. In these cases the "Favorite Prescription" effects a
gradual restoration of nervous energy, and improvement in the tone of
the nerve centres, and by its direct effect upon the circulation in the
ovarian region, eliminates the most potent causes of debility. In young
people, we usually advise a dose of three drops for each year of the
age. For instance, children of eight years of age should take
twenty-four drops; those of twelve, thirty-six drops; those of fifteen,
forty-five drops, which is about two-thirds of a teaspoonful. A similar
dose of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery should be administered,
taking it before meals, and the "Prescription" after meals. Under their
administration the patient will rapidly improve in health and strength;
the circulation is materially bettered, the blood is purified, enriched,
vitalized. The remedies effect a complete removal, from the blood, of
the impurities that represent nerve waste, and as a consequence the
nerve cells are properly nourished. The disease is gradually controlled,
and when the favorable influences of quiet, nourishing food, with plenty
of outdoor air, and not too active exercise is added, the progress is
most gratifying. The patients, in a few weeks, are able to control much
of the spasmodic movements, and gradually their restoration to a normal
condition is accomplished.

In occasional cases, where there is some complication, as rheumatism or
other severe affection, complicating and preventing their recovery,
special treatment is required. We are always ready to advise in regard
to such cases when consulted either by mail or in person.

TESTIMONIALS.

If the following letters had been written by your best known and most
esteemed neighbors they could be no more worthy of your confidence than
they are now, coming, as they do, from well known, intelligent and
trustworthy citizens, who, in their several neighborhoods, enjoy the
fullest confidence and respect of all who know them.

Out of thousands of similar letters received from former patrons, we
have selected these few at random, and have to regret that we can find
room only for this comparatively small number in this volume.

NERVOUS AND GENERAL DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: T.M. Carson, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I am thankful to-day that I can honestly say, that as a
result of your few weeks' treatment, I feel better now in both body and
mind than I have for fifteen years. Before I consulted you I felt more
like taking my own life to end my miserable feelings than I felt like
living; I had given up all hopes of ever being any good to myself or
anybody else, but, thank God, your encouragement, and kind words, and
skillful treatment have made a different man of me.

Before I consulted you, I took no interest in business nor any thing
else in the world, which the wise Creator has placed in this world for
all mankind to enjoy; but now my mind is clear, and I take an interest
in business and enjoy life better than I ever did before.

Now, may God bless you for your good and skillful treatment of me; and,
also, may this be the means of inducing others who are to-day suffering
from the same complaint to at once consult you, as I can assure them
that they will receive full benefit of your kind attention, for moderate
charges.

    Yours respectfully, T.M. CARSON,
    P.O. Box 145, Swissvale, Allegheny Co., Pa.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

SPECIAL TREATMENT, FOLLOWED BY USE OF "GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY."

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Ltd., 3, New Oxford Street,
London, W.C.:

[Illustration: F. Macey, Esq. ]

_Gentlemen_--I now write to describe the benefit which I have received
from your treatment. For some time I had been suffering from nervous
debility, and before placing myself under your treatment my trouble was
very severe; and not understanding the nature of my disease, I did not
know what to do until I saw a few testimonials of your wonderful cures,
when I was led to at once communicate with you; and after two months'
special treatment from you, I was greatly relieved, and was advised to
then use Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, which I did for a time,
and am happy to say that I now feel like another man, and am troubled no
longer with the old symptoms, and I thank God, and also the kind
gentlemen that have been conducting my case, for the treatment and
advice which I have received. I also think the "Golden Medical
Discovery" is a most wonderful medicine, and I shall feel it my duty to
speak well of your medicines and treatment to all fellow sufferers I may
meet. I am,

    Yours truly, F. MACEY,
    Faversham, Kent, England.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

[Illustration: A.E. Norcross, Esq.]

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

_Gentlemen_--Two and a half years ago, after seeking in vain for health
at the hands of local doctors, I began treatment with you for "Nervous
Debility of a complicated nature. Ag a result thereof I now give this
testimonial, having been changed from a person of rapidly declining
health--often despondent and with no inclination to work of any kind, to
one of sound constitution who enjoys life and is once more able to
battle his way to success in life; and it is now about two years since
the change occurred, showing it to be permanent.

I cannot say too much in praise of your methods, and careful, courteous
attention which myself and others have enjoyed at your hands; and that
the good work may go on to an unlimited extent is my earnest wish.

    Yours sincerely.
    A.E. NORCROSS,
    (General Delivery), Detroit, Mich.

NERVOUS DEBILITY, DYSPEPSIA, HEART DISEASE.

[Illustration: Miss Greenwell. ]

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

_Gentlemen_--I feel very grateful to you, and to our all-wise Creator
for restoring my health. When I first wrote to you I was a miserable
sufferer with nervous debility, dyspepsia, heart disease, also female
weakness. I was so nervous and low-spirited I could not sleep, in fact I
was just about as weak and low as I could be, and could scarcely drag
around; but, after persevering for about twelve months, occasionally
with the help of your kind treatment and advice, I once more begin to
feel like myself again. Words cannot tell how I do appreciate my health.

Thank you, gentlemen! I shall never forget the kind business-like manner
in which you have treated me. May God bless you, inasmuch as your
heart's desire is to do good to suffering humanity.

    Very truly, Miss K. GREENWELL,
    No. 253 Twenty-second St., Ogden, Utah.

NERVOUS DEBILITY--RESULT OF INDISCRETION.

[Illustration: C.H. Goodsell, Esq. ]

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

_Gentlemen_--For the last year and a half I was troubled with Nervous
Debility. I tried some medicine that I bought from the druggist, which
did me little or no good; so, hearing of the World's Dispensary Medical
Association, of Buffalo, I wrote them about my case, and in reply, they
said they were sure they could cure me. At that time I was weak in my
arms and legs, had poor sight and, worst of all, I was very nervous and
bashful. I could not sleep at night and feel refreshed in the morning. I
could not look any one in the eye without feeling ashamed.

I have now taken two months' treatment and I feel sound in mind and
body; but to be sure I am going to take another month's treatment from
these same doctors in Buffalo.

I recommend all men who are afflicted with any disease similar to the
one of which I have just been cured to apply to the World's Dispensary
Medical Association, and if they take treatment from these doctors they
will surely be cured. I cannot praise them too much for what they have
done for me.

    Yours truly, C.H. GOODSELL,
    No. 151 S.W. Temple St.
    Salt Lake City, Utah.

NERVOUS AND GENERAL DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: T.W. Knapp, Esq. ]

_Gentlemen_--I had been out of health for a period of about three years.
Suffered with pains in the head, catarrh, chills, fever, nervousness,
and general debility. Spent about all the money I had in order to obtain
relief, but received little, if any good. I was scarcely able to work,
when in July, 1887, I wrote to your Association, describing my case. You
replied, advising me, and prescribing a course of treatment, which you
sent to me. After taking but a part of these medicines I began to feel a
great deal better; could sleep very much better and was able to resume
work as usual, but still suffered some pain in head, and my buck was
lame and weak. I continued treatment for some three or four months,
until all remaining symptoms of distress and weakness had disappeared.
At the end of about eight months I found I felt as well as I ever did.
My weight had increased fully twenty pounds, and I could safely say that
you had effected a perfect cure in my case.

    Respectfully yours,
    THOMAS WESLEY KNAPP,
    Myhart, Allen Co., Ind.

NERVOUS AND UTERINE DISEASE.

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

[Illustration: Mrs. Williams. ]

_Gentlemen_--I was sick for over three years with nervous complaint,
with blind dizzy spells, palpitation of the heart, pain in the back and
head, and at times would have such a weak tired feeling when I first got
up in the morning, and at times nervous chills. At other times, I would
feel as if there were a tight bandage around my forehead.

The first physician I went to said I had nervous dyspepsia; the next one
did not say what he thought ailed me; the third said I had dyspepsia,
but none of them did me any good. As soon as I commenced taking Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, I began to get better; could sleep well
nights, and that bad nervous feeling and the pain in my back soon left
me. I can walk several miles without getting tired. I took in all, three
bottles of the "Favorite Prescription" and two of Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery.

    Yours truly,
    MRS. JENNIE WILLIAMS,
    Mohawk, Lane Co., Oregon.

NERVOUS AND GENERAL DEBILITY.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, NO. 663 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: W.C. Dillon, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--When I applied to you for medical treatment I was in a very
bad state. Your suggestion that I use Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery was followed with good results, and I can say I felt the
effects of it before the first bottle was finished. The dull pains in my
back were leaving me very fast. I used three bottles of the "Golden
Medical Discovery." I had a dull pain in the back, restless sleep
followed by very trying dreams, appetite poor, weakness, consequently
very easily tired. Now I can go about my work, walk twelve or fifteen
miles a day and not feel tired. When I commenced to use your "Golden
Medical Discovery" I only weighed 125 pounds; now have increased to 150.

    Yours respectfully,
    W.C. DILLON,
    Box 63, Woburn, Middlesex Co., Mara.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: M.H. Moore, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I had been ailing for months and did not know what was the
matter. I had a heavy and languid feeling; dimness of sight, spots and
flashes before my eyes; an "all gone" feeling in my stomach as if the
bottom had fallen out; was nervous and irritable and felt like sinking
down when at work. I could hardly get up in the morning; it seemed as if
I were more tired then I was when I went to bed. My appetite at times
was ravenous, and at other times the smell of food made me sick; I would
often go from the dinner table and vomit. I would have spells when it
seemed that every man was my foe and would be melancholy, and think that
something was going to happen to me; was easily upset, could not get my
mind to stay on anything long at a time. When I read about your
remedies, I made up my mind to try them. After taking one month's
treatment I felt better, and kept on until I had taken three months'
treatment and was made a new man. I would advise any one who is in bad
health to do the same, and will assure them that Dr. Pierce is a
gentleman, and will do Just what he says, as he did in my case.

    Yours truly,
    MARIS H. MOORE,
    Ocean City, Cape May Co., N.J.

NERVOUS AND GENERAL DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: Mrs Linn.]

_Dear Sir_--My case was a complication of diseases--a general
break-down, lasting three years. I placed myself under the treatment of
four different physicians. At last, giving up all hope of recovery at
home, I was making arrangements to go to a Sanitarium in Michigan for
special treatment. One of your small books with blank enclosed was
handed to me; I filled out the blank, and thought I would try rather
than leave home and little ones,--"Happy decision;" two months' special
treatment and I was well and happy, and to-day, I have the very best of
health.

    Yours respectfully,
    MRS. LOMA LINN,
    Ladoga, Montgomery Co., Ind.

NERVOUS AND GENERAL DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: J. Thomas, Esq. ]

_Gentlemen_--Had vertigo, or dizziness. Pain over right eye. Vomiting
sometimes, severe pains in arms, from elbows to shoulders, pain in left
side. Numbness of the fingers. His home physician said "will run into
paralysis." Analysis of the urine shows phosphatic deposits. Began
treatment with specialists of Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, in
August, '87; used the remedies interruptedly for about six months.
Writes May 11th, '89, "have not had a dizzy spell for a year." In
October,'90, writes, "the dizzy spells have gone for good, I hope."
November 9th, '93, reports, "I most willingly recommend your medicines
for they cured me of those dizzy spells of long standing, after four
doctors in this county had treated my case for three years, without
benefit."

    Respectfully yours,
    JASPER THOMAS,
    Alamosa, Conejos Co., Col.

IRRITABILITY AND EXHAUSTION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, RHEUMATISM AND HEART
DISEASE.

CURED BY SIX BOTTLES OF THE "GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY."

[Illustration: C.A. Roberts, Esq. ]

Mr. C. Allison Roberts, of Cassville, White Co., Tenn., suffered a great
deal from rheumatism, he says: "Legs ached more like toothache than
anything I can think of, the thigh bones throbbing and paining; had
pains in hips, back, arms and shoulders." His symptoms also showed that
the heart was affected. Had chills, headache often and sometimes sick
headache. Bowels were costive and irregular. Food distressed and could
not eat meat; urine milky; coughed in early part of night, and feet and
legs would become numb. Had difficulty in getting to sleep before
midnight, and was restless through the night and dreamed much. Had
sinking spells which lasted for thirty minutes. Turned pale, became
trembly and sometimes vomited his food.

Almost immediately after beginning the use of the "Golden Medical
Discovery" the headache ceased. After using four bottles, reported that
he had been benefited by the remedy. Later he reported: "I have been in
reasonable health for some time. I took six bottles of the 'Golden
Medical Discovery' and it cured the rheumatism entirely. I had suffered
with it for several years and found no relief until I used your
medicine. Have no weak nor nervous symptoms now, and no spells of
turning sick at the stomach, or of bad action of the heart, palpitation,
etc."

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.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 603 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: J.F. Ritter, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--It is now about six months since I discontinued your
treatment, and as I have had no return of the old symptoms, I consider
it unnecessary to take more medicine. When I visited your Institution
some two years ago, I had but faint hopes of ever being restored to
health, as I was suffering from a complication of diseases. My case was
an unusually obstinate one, yet I am satisfied that a cure could have
been accomplished in half the time, had I been able to follow your
directions in regard to diet more closely. I hereby tender you my
sincerest thanks for the kind treatment received while at your
Institution. Those days will always be the happiest in my memory. I will
close by giving your faculty my sincere thanks, and hope success will
crown your business.

    Yours very gratefully,
    J.F. RITTER,
    Medford, Jackson Co., Oreg.

NERVOUS DEBILITY. SPECIAL TREATMENT.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Ltd., 3, New Oxford Street,
London, W.C.:

[Illustration: W. Trumbetta, Esq. ]

_Dear Sirs_--In reply to your kind inquiries regarding my health, I am
only too glad to say that I am better than I ever was. Before taking
your medicines, I experienced great nervousness, loss of appetite,
restless nights, taking no interest in my work; had pale complexion,
with hollow checks, sunken eyes and loss of memory. I only took your
special treatment for about two months, and received great benefit from
taking it, but still go on taking your "Pellets" when required. I am
sorry to say that I have not got a photograph before taking your
medicines, or I should have been glad to send it to let you have seen
them both before taking your medicines and after. I remain

    Yours sincerely,
    W. TRUMBETTA,
    84, Essex Street, South Heigham, Norwich, Eng.

NERVOUS PROSTRATION.

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

[Illustration: Mrs. E.A. Northrop.]

_Gentlemen_--It is now sixteen years since I suffered from that terrible
disease, nervous prostration. I suffered untold agony and thought I
would go insane. Had a terrible burning sensation across my shoulders,
and my head felt large as two, and as if there was a hole from one ear
to the other and all sounds passed right through. I could not see, nor
sleep, nor scarcely eat, and was that nervous the least thing made me
angry. I was treated by our home physician and given up as incurable. At
that time I saw your Memorandum Book and thought I would write you, and
the result of it was you took my case.

After one month of your valuable remedies I felt like a new person, and
after six months was restored to good health again after suffering
nearly one year of untold agony.

I would heartily recommend all and every one suffering from any chronic
disease to place their case in the hands of the World's Dispensary
Medical Association, of Buffalo, N.Y., as I cannot praise your treatment
too highly. Words are inadequate to express the gratitude I owe you in
so successfully treating my case.

    Respectfully yours, MRS. E.A. NORTHROP,
    South Main Street, Newark, Wayne Co., N.Y.

GENERAL AND NERVOUS DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: J.W. Stocking, Esq.]

_My Dear Sirs_--I believe that I am free from all the troubles that you
have been treating me for. The pain in my back is gone--my digestion is
good. In all truth I can say _I am a man again_!

I can stoop without pain--can labor without that weak and tired feeling.
I am truly grateful to you for the good that you have done me, and may
you reap a rich reward for the good you have done for suffering
humanity, is my sincere wish.

    Truly yours,
    J.W. STOCKING,
    Panama. Lancaster County, Nebr.

NERVOUS DEBILITY AND VARICOCELE.

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

[Illustration: D.A. Walton, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I commenced treatment, I think, in July or August, of 1888,
and continued four months. My case was nervous debility of fifteen
years' standing.

I tried home doctors but found they were only aggravating my case. I
also tried the Remedy Company, then of St. Louis, who claimed to perform
wonderful cures with their "Pastiles," but they proved utterly
worthless. Having come in possession of Dr. Pierce's little book and
circulars, a perusal of the same convinced me that my health would not
be trifled with at his Institution.

I was a poor man and could not afford much experimenting. I ordered one
month's treatment, and at the end of this first month, I found, to my
surprise, that I was feeling different. The second month, still more
surprised at my returning health. Third month thought I was cured, and
engaged myself to a young lady, and wrote you to that effect, and you
advised me with your congratulations to marry, and to order another
month's treatment; and at the end of the fourth month I was a _man_,
something I did not know what it would be like to be before.

I have now been married five years, and have two healthy children--a boy
and a girl. I would never have dared to marry had it not been for your
medicines. I must add that during this treatment I was troubled with
varicocele on left side. I wrote you this at third month of treatment,
and you sent without extra charge, a Suspensory and Lotion, and two
months' treatment cured me sound and well of this distressing malady; I
have not felt the least symptoms of its return.

I want the world to know what a competent and honorable firm the World's
Dispensary Medical Association is. I would love to shake you by the
hand. May God let you continue to be a help to mankind is my prayer.

    Yours truly,
    D.A. WALTON,
    Marion, Grant County, Ind.

NERVOUS DEBILITY AND VARICOCELE.

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

[Illustration: J.L. Ridings, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I can bear testimony to the removal of varicocele, for
which you treated me. I had been in the habit of getting out with the
boys and trying to see which could kick the highest with one foot on the
ground, and it caused me to have varicocele. I went to my home doctor
and he treated me with no success. It was getting worse all the time and
I got out of shape all over. My health got bad and I thought my case
hopeless. I had tried two doctors and received no benefit.

I had one of your little Memorandum Books in my pocket, and one day,
looking through it I saw you treated such cases, and wrote you and
received word in a few days that you would treat me, so I sent off for
one month's treatment; and in five months I had gained my weight back,
and that was eight years ago and I feel sound and well and my health has
been good ever since.

You are at liberty to use my testimony in whatever way it may be of most
benefit to you.

I also enclose a photograph of myself that was taken soon after your
treatment.

With feelings of much gratefulness, I am.

    Very truly yours,
    J.L. RIDINGS,
    Clarence, Shelby County, Missouri.

NERVOUS DEBILITY. INDIGESTION.

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

[Illustration: R,M. Bascom, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--It is now about thirteen months since I discontinued your
treatment, and I have no return of the old symptoms, I consider it
unnecessary to continue treatment. When I commenced taking your medicine
I was suffering from nervous debility, indigestion, dyspepsia, etc.
After using your medicine one month I am perfectly healthy, and
cheerfully recommend your Institution to suffering humanity.

    Yours truly, R.M. BASCOM,
    Sunfield, Eaton County, Mich.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: F. Zerbe, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--It is now about five years since I received a two months'
treatment for my case and I have had no return of the symptoms, I
consider it unnecessary to take more medicines because I am gaining
strength every day. I am healthier than I have been in fifteen years,
and I thank you for the kind favor you have done me in my case, and I
wish that all sufferers would send to you for treatment.

    Yours respectfully,
    FRANKLIN ZERBE,
    De Turksville, Schuylkill Co., Penna.

NERVOUS DEBILITY, DYSPEPSIA, CONSTIPATION.

Blackstone, Nottoway Co., Va.

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

_Gentlemen_--Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and "Pleasant
Pellets" made a perfect cure of me. I increased in weight from 120
pounds to 150 pounds and my strength increased in proportion. It
improved me so rapidly that my friends inquired what produced such a
change in my general appearance and health. Some accused me of
dissipation. When I told them it was your medicine, the drug stores
found a ready market for it, and continue to sell it with increased
sales.

    Yours truly, R.E. Jones

NERVOUS AND GENERAL DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: O.A. Conklin, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I was a great sufferer from nervous and general debility. I
applied to you by letter for advice and received from you medical
treatment for three months, which completely restored me to health; the
course of treatment did not interfere with my usual vocation and was not
difficult to follow. I am a well man to-day and take pleasure in
advising all the afflicted to consult you at once, and feel sure they
will, like myself, be well pleased with your treatment.

    Yours truly,
    O.A. CONKLIN,
    Ravenna, Muskegon Co., Mich.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: H. Culver, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--After taking the two months' treatment which you sent me by
mail for that broken-down condition, usually styled "Nervous Debility,"
attended by the usual symptoms such as headache, sleeplessness,
confusion of ideas, etc., the above symptoms have so entirely
disappeared that I do not consider it necessary to continue the
treatment longer. I would say further that I am satisfied that you
understand your business, and would advise anybody suffering from any
chronic disease to avail themselves of your skill in preference to
resorting to any other source known to me.

    Yours respectfully,
    HERMAN CULVER,
    Port Angeles, Clallam Co., Wash.

GENERAL AND NERVOUS DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: Wm. H. Coon, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I am very thankful for what you have done for me. The
treatment which you furnished me a year ago gave me great relief. I had
been suffering for many months with general and nervous debility, with
headache, languor, sleeplessness, indigestion, constipation, etc., which
were increasing upon me. One month's treatment gave me perfect relief,
and I am now like a new person. I can heartily recommend all young men
to consult your staff when in need of medical advice.

    Respectfully yours,
    WM. H. COON, Medina, N.Y.

NERVOUS DEBILITY AND CATARRH.

Big Piney, Pulaski Co., Mo.

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

_Gentlemen_--I was treated by you eleven years ago for nervous debility
and chronic catarrh of eight years' standing and of a very aggravated
nature. I was considered near my grave by many of my friends when I
commenced treatment.

I used eight months' special treatment, after which I used some 13 or 15
bottles of your Sage's Catarrh Remedy, and have had excellent health
ever since.

    Yours truely
    B.P. Dake.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: G. Rankin, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--For about five years I was troubled with Nervous Debility.
I was weak and nervous, and my appetite poor. I saw your advertisement
in a newspaper and concluded to write to you. I took your medicine for
nine months, and at the end of that time, I had gained thirteen pounds,
was much stronger, my nervousness had left me and I felt well and
strong. I am sincerely thankful for the great help I received from you.

    Yours very truly,
    GEORGE RANKIN,
    New Castle, Lawrence Co., Pa.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Richville, St. Lawrence Co., N.Y.

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

_Gentlemen_--After two years of perfect health I write to you thanking
you for your treatment.

I had suffered several years from Nervous Debility, and had tried
various remedies, and been treated by different physicians, but received
no benefit from them. I ventured to write to you, and after taking a
month's treatment and following your Hygienic rules, I am now fully
recovered and never felt better in my life.

May God spare you for many more years, for the sake of suffering
humanity.

    Yours respectfully,
    Evan P. Jones.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: Edw'd Uelbrick, Esq. ]

_Gentlemen_--In 1887, I had occasion to visit your Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute for a course of treatment. I am happy to state that
my case was cured to my entire satisfaction, and that I always think
with gratitude of the kind treatment received from the hands of doctors
and nurses. While there I became acquainted with many undergoing
treatment for various chronic and surgical diseases, and all were
unanimous in their praise of the Institution.

    Respectfully yours,
    EDWARD UELBRICK,
    White Oaks, N.M.

NERVOUS PROSTRATION; RHEUMATISM; CONSTIPATION.

Colebrook, Litchneld Co., Ct.

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

_Gentlemen_--I desire to express my heartfelt thanks for the great
benefit you have done me. About ten years ago I contracted rheumatism,
from which I suffered dreadfully at times. Was also troubled with
chronic constipation; had been from boyhood. Had doctored more or less
for years without any great benefit until I consulted you and commenced
taking your Special Remedies. After taking three courses of your
medicines I was so far improved in health and strength that I considered
it unnecessary to continue it longer.

Wishing you much success in your great work.

    Yours truly,
    W.H. LOVELAND

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: L. Rakes, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--So much of my good health is due to the excellent treatment
I received from the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, that I take
the greatest pleasure in recommending all the afflicted to this famous
Institution.

I was run down and a great sufferer from nervous debility. The remedies
put up by the specialist of this Institute so suited my case, and so
improved my health, that I soon felt like a new man. My gratitude is so
heartfelt that I cannot speak to my friends and to all the afflicted in
too high praise of the skill of the physicians of the World's Dispensary
Medical Association and of the great benefit to be derived from their
treatment.

    Yours, truly,
    LEVI RAKES,
    Plattemouth, Cans Co., Neb.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: T.J. Carder, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I was suffering with a very severe nervous debility and
general weakness, and after using your splendid treatment for four
months, I find myself perfectly cured.

    Respectfully yours,
    T.J. CARDER,
    Pacific Grove, Monterey Co., Cal.

NERVOUS PROSTRATION.

Severe Palpitation of the Heart.

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

[Illustration: Mrs. Moore.]

_Gentlemen_--I am feeling quite well. I have taken Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery and "Pellets," and I can truly say they have done me
more good than anything I have ever taken. I keep the "Pellets" in the
house all the time.

    Respectfully,
    MRS. LAURA E. MOORE,
    Wolfborough, Carroll County, N.H.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: G. Posson. Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--My health had been gradually failing for years. I could not
sleep nights and was very nervous, and I was depressed in spirits and
was entirely unfit for business. The principal cause was over-work.
Through the influence of friends I began your treatment and continued it
three months, and at the end of that time I felt so much better that I
did not continue it longer.

And I can cheerfully recommend your mode of treatment to every sufferer.

    Sincerely yours,
    GEORGE POSSON,
    Middleburgh, Schobarie Co., N.Y.

NERVOUS DEBILITY AND CATARRH.

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

[Illustration: Mrs. Hoffman.]

_Gentlemen_--I have enjoyed good health since I took your treatment I
suffered intense agony for five months, and after taking one month's
medicine I found very much relief--so much I was surprised.

Many thanks for the good your medicines have done me, and my prayers are
that God may help you in your good work, and that you may live long and
prosper.

    Yours respectfully,
    MRS. ALICE HOFFMAN,
    Box 183, Clarksville, Butler Co., Iowa.

 "A NERVOUS WRECK."

NERVOUS DEBILITY, EXHAUSTION, THREATENED INSANITY.

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

[Illustration: F. Moffat, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--About six years ago, I had tried all the doctors in my part
of the country with no satisfactory benefit. They did not understand my
case.

I was a nervous wreck--unable to sleep--could not eat, and underwent the
usual horrors that one endures where there is loss of control of the
nerves. A few months more would have made me insane.

My cure has remained permanent. The relief was something that I cannot
describe. It has enabled me to pursue my work steadily ever since, and I
am more than happy to testify to the excellent skill and honorable
dealings of your faculty and the fine appointments of your Institution.

    Respectfully yours,
    FAYETTE MOFFATT,
    Hendrum, Norman Co., Minn.

NERVOUS DEBILITY,

KIDNEY DISEASE, NIGHT-EMISSIONS, SEVERE HEADACHES, INDIGESTION,
RHEUMATISM, COULD NOT SLEEP NOR REST. FOUND RELIEF AFTER FIVE OR MORE
YEARS OF AGONY.

Elstonville, Lancaster Co., Pa.

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

_Gentlemen_--I am not able to express my thanks to you for the benefit
of your special treatment. I had no hope of ever being restored to
health again, having tried several home physicians, and having found no
relief. I had little faith of ever being relieved of the dizzy spells
and black spots before my eyes. Some of my friends told me it was
nothing but a fake and a humbug. Thank God I did not listen to them. The
first month's special treatment gave me such relief that I continued
five months, and to-day can do heavy work without that troublesome pain
in my back, and can stoop down without dizziness in my head. I would
advise any one that is afflicted with any of these diseases to at once
consult the practical and skillful physicians at the World's Dispensary
Medical Association, at Buffalo, N.Y. I cannot think of words that will
half express my gratitude. Thanks to God that he has granted you such
skill. I am.

    Yours truly,
    John M. Ellinger.

GENERAL DEBILITY

OF FIFTEEN YEARS' STANDING. CURED BY SPECIAL HOME-TREATMENT.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Lt'd:

[Illustration: G.W. Whitrod, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--After being a sufferer from debility and general weakness
for fifteen years, I found a radical cure in the treatment I received
from you at my own home. The first supply of medicine seemed to start me
on the road, and the wheel was kept turning till I reached the happy
condition of health.

I hope this will meet the eyes of some of my old comrades, who have been
to the eastern countries, and there lost their health, as I did, and as
many others do.

Gentlemen, I wish again to thank you most kindly for your good treatment
and thoughtful attention. I will enclose my photograph. I am,

    Yours truly,
    G.W. WHITROD,
    Rockland, St. Andrews, Attleboro, Norfolk, Eng.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

WORLDS DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: C.M. Gates, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--About a year ago I found myself a victim of Nervous
Debility. For some time I hardly knew what course to pursue, nearly
every paper I might pick up contained some advertisement that would cure
me. But believing in the old adage, "never expect to get something for
nothing," I decided to write to an Association that _I knew_ was
reliable.

Acting accordingly, I took a course of four months' treatment, which I
am pleased to state has given me in return a perfect cure. Thanks to the
medical skill of your Faculty.

    Yours truly,
    C.M. GATES,
    Girard, Macoupin Co., Ill.

NERVOUS AND GENERAL DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: A. Crowl, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--After taking your second months' treatment I feel as though
I am entirely cured. The trouble with my back is entirely removed; have
gained in strength right along and have been working hard for the last
two months. I cannot fully express my appreciation of your kindness and
beneficial treatment.

    Yours truly,
    A. CROWL,
    Oneida Mills, Carroll Co., Ohio.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: T.M. Hutchison, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--Your letter inquiring about my health, came duly to hand a
few days ago. In answer permit me to say that the three months' course
of treatment effected a cure. Now my general health is good, body
strengthened, mind clear, memory revived, and energy to work restored;
cheerfulness and bright hopes, once lost, are now fully regained. My
case was a complicated one of Liver disease and general effects of bad
habits and usage, yet I was not too far gone to be restored by your
wonderful treatment. My prayer is that you will ever prove a blessing to
mankind.

    Yours respectfully,
    T.M. HUTCHISON,
    Forest Hill, Summers Co., W. Va.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

PILES, CATARRH, HEART SYMPTOMS.

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

[Illustration: J. Talbott, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--The effect of your remedies is little short of a miracle.
My general make-up and appearance are astonishing; my cheeks rosy, eyes
bright, circles nearly all gone from under eyes; am fleshier, stronger,
more active, and an entirely different man. No piles, catarrh, heart
trouble; no chills and fever; no despondency, no anything.

    Yours truly,
    JOHN TALBOTT,
    Pennsylvania Agricultural Works,
    York, York Co., Pens.

NERVOUS DEBILITY

RESULTING FROM INJURY TO SPINE.

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

[Illustration: Geo. W. Benham, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I take pleasure in saying that the Invalids' Hotel is the
best institution in the world for the cure and treatment of all kinds of
chronic diseases. I was afflicted for a long time before I went to your
Institution for treatment, and I tried many doctors, but without avail.
After being in your Institution two months, I was restored to health,
and I am a well man to-day, and take pleasure in giving you many thanks.
My difficulty was the result of injury received early in life, and it
has been permanently and perfectly cured. With many good wishes and
highest recommendations.

    Respectfully yours,
    GEORGE W. BENHAM,
    P.O. Box 227, Seymour, Conn.

NERVOUS DEBILITY, DYSPEPSIA, AND OTHER COMPLICATIONS.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, No. 663 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: D.H. Poff, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I am now through with your last month's treatment. I have
taken in all three months' treatment. When I first wrote to you I
thought I was gone beyond the reach of recovery, but, thanks to God, I
am to-day a sound man, heartier than I have been for years, and your
Institution deserves the credit of it. I will forever remember you, and
want you to publish this testimonial for the benefit of others, as there
are thousands in the same fix that I was in.

    Yours truly,
    D.H. POFF,
    Raleigh, Raleigh Co., W. Va.

NERVOUS PROSTRATION.

Everson, Whatcom Co., Wash.

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

_Gentlemen_--As regards your medicines I can truthfully say that I
consider them good. Three years ago, I was much run-down with
indigestion and nervous prostration. I purchased about four bottles of
"Golden Medical Discovery" and "Favorite Prescription," and after taking
them along with the "Pellets", I felt much improved. Indeed, my friends
told me I looked like another woman.

    Yours truly,
    Mrs. Rob't Burns

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

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

[Illustration: W. Slattery, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I am pleased to send you a testimonial regarding the
perfect and permanent cure which you have effected in my case.

I suffered from Nervous Debility. The symptoms were prostration,
sleeplessness, exhaustion, over-fatigue from mental trouble, overstudy
and anxiety, indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation, headache, inability
to concentrate the mind, general lassitude, melancholia, backache and
pains from the top of my head to the sole of my feet. You treated me
about twelve months and effected a _perfect cure_.

    Yours respectfully,
    WILLIAM SLATTERY,
    Garden City, Finney Co., Kan.

HERNIA--LEFT INGUINAL--PRESENT EIGHT YEARS WITH NERVOUS PROSTRATION.

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

[Illustration: A.J. Kidder, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I take greatest pleasure in making public the most
wonderful cure I received at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
of Buffalo.

I had suffered severely for eight years with a left inguinal hernia; had
tried many physicians and medicines, but found only temporary relief. I
was greatly run-down, and my nervous system considerably shattered. My
friends persuaded me to go to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical
Institute. While there I was operated on by their specialist, and in a
few weeks began to gain strength and energy so that I could return home,
and have since felt entirely well.

Words could not do justice to my feeling in regard to this institution.
There is no place like it for medical aid, and I would urge all invalids
to go there, feeling confident that they could no where receive more
skillful treatment or more kind attention and care.

    Respectfully,
    A.J. KIDDER,
    North Yam Hill, Yamhill Co., Oreg.

THICK NECK (GOITRE),

NERVOUS DEBILITY AND WEAKNESS CURED.

[Illustration: Mrs. 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.'"

NERVOUS DEBILITY,

CURED BY SPECIAL HOME-TREATMENT.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Lt'd, 3, New Oxford Street,
London, W.C.:

[Illustration: G. Dancy, Esq.]

_Dear Sirs_--It is now over two years since I first began to feel
something the matter with me. I gradually got worse, with a nervous and
despondent feeling. I went to a doctor, who said I was suffering from
debility and ordered me away. I got a little better and returned to
work, but only to get worse again. I then had very restless nights with
terrible dreams, and would wake up all in a perspiration. I often wished
I was dead. At last, I had to give up work again, and thought that I
should never return to it. I was then under several doctors, but they
did me no good. I then came across a little book from your Association,
and seeing cases like mine cured, I determined to come to London and see
you. I was then under your treatment for three months at my home, taking
your medicines and adhering to your rules. I felt a change the first
week, and after three months' treatment I was restored to health. It is
now four months since I took any of your medicine, and have not had any
symptoms return. I am now at work again, and enjoying life the same as
anyone else. I thank you very much for your kind attention. I remain,

    Yours truly, G. DANCY,
    25, Merton Road, Stanford Road, Kensington, W. London.

 "LIFE MISERABLE AT TIMES."

NERVOUS EXHAUSTION.

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

[Illustration: J.W. Durham, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--For several years I was a sufferer from some constitutional
disease, or combination of diseases, which rendered life miserable at
times. Dyspepsia, headache, dizziness, irritability and gloomy
forebodings were among the symptoms I suffered. By chance, one of the
pamphlets you publish fell into my hands, and I was induced to write
you, describing my condition as best I could, and consequently I was
treated by your Specialists.

When I had been treated for two months I felt so well and the symptoms
were so far gone that I felt I was cured and quit taking medicine. As
this was more than two years ago time has proved that I was correct, for
I am a healthy, robust man to-day--thanks to you and to your associates
in the noble Institution which you have established for suffering
humanity.

    Yours respectfully,
    J.W. DURHAM,
    Parkland, Jefferson County, Ky.

NERVOUS AND GENERAL PROSTRATION.

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

[Illustration: Miss Morrison.]

_Gentlemen_--It is with pleasure that I add my testimony to your list,
hoping it may contribute to your success and induce others to avail
themselves of the benefit of your invaluable medicines. In June, 1890, I
took typhoid fever of malignant type; for two months I hovered between
life and death; at length the fever left me in a prostrated condition.
Then I was taken with a severe pain in my back and general nervous
prostration; could not move myself in bed nor bear to be moved by the
most careful nurses without experiencing excruciating pain. I had the
best medical attention in the community, but they failed to give relief.
My friends wrote to Dr. Pierce, stating my condition and requesting
treatment for me. He treated me for two months; by that time I had so
much improved that I did not think it worth while to continue the
treatment longer, and my health has been such that I have not had
occasion to lie in bed two days together since. I feel under lasting
obligations to Dr. Pierce, and thank God for blessing the world with so
able a physician.

    Very respectfully,
    MISS MAGNOLIA MORRISON,
    Abernethy, Iredell Co., N.C.

NERVOUSNESS, CATARRH, AND INDIGESTION.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, NO. 683 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: R.A. Baldwin, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--For a long time I was suffering from indigestion, catarrh
and nervousness. I was so run down that I could not go to school, and,
as the various remedies I tried did me no good, I applied to you, and
was advised to try a course of special treatment. After taking only two
months' medicines from your noble institution, I feel perfectly restored
to health. I have, moreover, recovered my lost flesh, and I am pleased
to say need no further medicines.

    Yours truly,
    E.A. BALDWIN,
    Proctorsville, Windsor Co., Vermont.

LOSS OF FLESH AND STRENGTH.

NERVOUS PROSTRATION.

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

[Illustration: C. Holmstedt, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I was run down entirely, losing my flesh and getting weak
and nervous, and had hard work to draw a long breath; could hardly
breathe at all, and came nearly dying once or twice. Had tried many
kinds of patent medicines--many doctors, all in vain.

One day I saw an advertisement in a newspaper, about "If you are run
down and losing flesh, use 'Golden Medical Discovery.'" I, like a
drowning man, would grab at anything on sight. So I went to my druggist
and asked him for "Golden Medical Discovery," and he had it and I bought
one bottle and followed the directions and it did me good at first
start; so I bought two bottles every month until I had used about six
bottles, then I had my strength back and could draw my breath and felt
like a new man.

    Yours truly,
    CHARLES HOLMSTEDT,
    Newtonville, Baraga County, Mich.

NERVOUS EXHAUSTION.

A PROMINENT NURSE AND STUDENT IN DISEASES OF FEMALES.

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

[Illustration: Sarah Barnhardt.]

_Gentlemen_--One could scarcely discharge a more pleasant duty to a
suffering fellow being than to direct them to a place of relief. Hence,
I desire to state that a short time ago, life was almost a burden to mo
until I began taking treatment for nervous exhaustion from Dr. Pierce of
the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, N.Y., and can
conscientiously say at the end of six weeks, I feel like another being.

I have also consulted Dr. Pierce on numerous occasions during the past
eight years, and at no time whatever have I known his remedies to fail,
more especially, his "Favorite Prescription," (which I have used in my
practice), and the "Golden Medical Discovery," when taken according to
directions.

These remedies will in no event disappoint. I am now In the enjoyment of
perfect health--a blessing which I attribute to the kind Providence
which directed me to the World's Dispensary Medical Association.

    Yours gratefully,
    SARAH BARNHARDT,
    Grand Rapids, Mich.

NERVOUS EXHAUSTION.

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

[Illustration: W.E. Dixon, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--It is over a year now since I applied to you for help and
it is more than six months since I reported myself as well. I have
worked very hard since then, and still have continued well all the time.

When I called upon you for treatment I was in a terrible condition. I
was subject to severe headaches; was troubled with a tired, an almost
lifeless feeling, and although I slept, _I could not get rest_. I was
nervous and fretful, and could not do as much work as I wanted to do. To
tell it all in a few words _I was all run down_. I had never wholly
recovered from the grip, which left me in a very poor condition; and
that, together with over-work and insufficient physical exercise, had
put me in such a condition that I was almost unfit to teach my school.

After five months' treatment (one month intervening in which I received
none) I considered myself well, and I think that I was right. I feel
very grateful to you for your treatment of me, and shall ever be willing
to speak a good word for you.

    Yours respectfully,
    WILLIAM E. DIXON,
    Harwich Port, Barnstable County, Mass.

NERVOUS EXHAUSTION.

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

[Illustration: Geo. S. Wilson, Esq.]

_Dear Sir_--After being troubled with my head for two years and taking
treatment with ten different doctors and getting no help, I started for
your city, but allowed myself to be talked out of seeing you by a man on
the train; stopped off at Lancaster and saw Dr. ----, took one month's
treatment with no benefit--grew worse.

After that, started once more, did not tell where I was going. I was a
complete wreck--had to be helped on board of the cars. You looked me
over carefully--you seemed to know just what the trouble was. Gave me
medicine for a month's treatment. I came back homo and took the
medicine. Well, I was surprised the first week and have been ever
since--gained right along. Have been well ever since and all for one
month's treatment, for which I thank you very much.

    Respectfully, GEO. S. WILSON,
    Perry, Wyoming Co., N.Y.

NERVOUS EXHAUSTION.

Cayuga, Vermilion Co., Ind.

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

_Gentlemen_--It is now about eighteen months since I discontinued the
use of your medicines. I can truly say I feel like a new man. I have
none of that wakefulness at night, or the tired feeling when I get up of
a morning. Now, I can work hard all day, go to bed at night tired, wake
up the next morning rested and refreshed, though I took but two months'
treatment; its value to me I am not able to estimate; before and during
treatment I weighed about 160 pounds, and now I weigh 185 pounds. With
many thanks and good wishes, I am,

    Yours truly,
    Geo. F. Howard

SEVERE NERVOUS PROSTRATION.

"OUT OF DARKNESS INTO LIGHT."

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

[Illustration: Mrs. Austin.]

_Gentlemen_--About eighteen years ago, after the birth of one of my
children I was left in a weak, run-down condition; it seemed to me that
my nerves were unstrung very bad: I did not suffer much pain, but I
think I suffered everything any one could suffer with nervousness; my
life was a misery to me. I doctored with seven different doctors and got
no relief; then I took almost all kinds of patent medicines and got no
relief from them, but got worse all the time, when I chanced to get one
of your little pamphlets.

I thought I would write to you, and waited as I thought to hear that
there was no help for me; when my answer came and you said you could
cure me great was my joy. I had taken your medicine about a month when I
began to improve and in a few months was entirely cured.

My recovery was like coming out of the dark into the light, so great was
the change. I will advise all sufferers to go to you for relief--I don't
think they will be disappointed. When I commenced taking your medicine I
weighed 94 pounds, now I weigh 125 pounds.

I do not know how to thank you for all the good your remedies did me,
With heart-felt thanks I am.

    Sincerely yours,
    MRS. AMANDA C. AUSTIN,
    Burden, Cowley Co., Kansas.

P.S.--I have a lady friend who is taking Dr. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription now, and last summer every one thought she was going with
consumption; four of her father's family had died with it in five years:
she has taken one bottle of "Favorite Prescription," and now she is
better in health than she has been in three years. Her address is Mrs.
Laura Paugh, Burden, Cowley Co., Kas. A.C.A.

NERVOUS EXHAUSTION.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, NO. 663 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: C. Gaul, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--For the last five years I have tried many leading doctors
in this country but without avail. I gave up every hope. Your
advertisement fell into my hands; at the time I did not know what to do
because all my money had gone for medicine, but money was no object to
me. I could not rest till I was cured.

Your treatment, which I received, cured me in a short time, and I am
just as good as ever. I come before the public to advise anyone in need
of treatment to give you the first chance, and he will find relief for I
believe that nowhere can one obtain more skillful care or more kindly
attention. Hoping that success will crown your business, I am,

    Very truly yours,
    CHARLES GAUL,
    Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Mich,
    care of "Warwick House."

NERVOUS PROSTRATION, SLEEPLESSNESS, DYSPEPSIA, AND RHEUMATISM.

[Illustration: T. TOWNSEND, ESQ.]

Mr. J.T. TOWNSEND, of _Noah, Coffee County, Tenn_., consulted us by
letter. He was suffering from great nervous prostration; could not walk
without tottering: was troubled greatly with inability to sleep; poor
appetite; did not relish food; suffered much pain and stiffness in the
joints; was overcome with heat working on a thresher, followed by
persistent nausea, confusion of ideas, his memory being very defective.

After taking a single course of treatment, the medicines being sent by
express, he writes as follows: "The medicine you sent me lasted me five
weeks, and proved very beneficial indeed. I believe it, under God, was
the means of saving me from a premature grave. When I received the
medicine, I had just gotten rid of an attack of bilious fever, which
left me in a deplorable condition. I was very week and nervous, but my
improvement commenced with the first dose of your medicine, so by the
time my medicine was out felt better than I had for years, and now have
no indication of a return of my trouble." A month later he writes: "I
continue to enjoy the most perfect health. Every organ of my body, and
every faculty of my mind, is in splendid condition, which makes life
worth living. I have gained twenty-one pounds since I have been able to
attend to business. Please accept my profound thanks for your promptness
in sending me my medicines."

NERVOUS PROSTRATION.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, NO. 663 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: G.W. Colquitt, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--It gives me pleasure to testify to your skill in the
treatment of my case. When I applied to you last June, I was suffering
all the horrors of nervous prostration, which was brought on by
over-work and constant anxiety. I had no energy and no interest in
business; rather an aversion to anything like work. My appetite was
poor, indeed food seemed to distress rather than nourish. I felt tired
and drowsy mornings; irritable and despondent; suspicious of every body
and everything. After two months' treatment these unpleasant symptoms
disappeared, and my health is better than it has been for twenty years.

I can never express to you my gratitude for your kindness, and would
cheerfully recommend your Institution to all sufferers.

    Yours truly,
    GEORGE W. COLQUITT,
    Palmetto, Campbell Co., Ga.

BAD CASE OF UTERINE DISEASE AND NERVOUS PROSTRATION,

CURED BY HOME TREATMENT.

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

[Illustration: Mrs. Glass.]

_Gentlemen_--It is with pleasure that I write to let you know the great
benefit I have received from your medicines and self-treatment at home,
which you kindly sent me, advising me to take your Dr. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription and "Pleasant Pellets" and "Golden Medical Discovery" for
my troubles. I did take your advice as near as I could; when I wrote my
first letter to you, I had been treated by different doctors for twelve
months and received but very little or no benefit, but had spent one
hundred dollars for treatment and medicines.

My husband, and little boy twelve years old, did all the family sewing
and washing and work in general, and I could not walk across the room
without help or stand on my feet one minute at a time; at night I could
not sleep, nor day time either; nothing I ate tasted well--I had no
desire to eat anything; my bowels were costive all the time, and after
following your advice and using about fourteen dollars worth of your
medicines altogether, I now feel like a new person. I am not bothered
with that nervousness, where it used to be that I could not stand a
sudden rush of horses feet, or a quick halloo from one's boys, or a
sudden sound of anything would cause me to take sudden nervous spells of
some kind, as if I were smothering or dying, or something of the kind--I
can't tell just how I did feel. Now I do all my washing, sewing and
house work in general for a family of seven--five children, my husband
and self, and help my husband in the field some besides. I can
truthfully say, ii it had not been for Dr. Pierce's medicines and the
kind advice to me, with self-treatment at home, I would have been dead
long ago, and I never can feel that I can say enough for his skill and
medicine nor thank him enough for the good he has done me.

I use no other medicines in my family but these and never will, for they
do all that is claimed for them and more too. I have one of the
"Advisers," and I would not be without it for fifty times its cost. May
God be with you throughout your life is my prayer.

    Respectfully yours,
    MRS. ADDIE GLASS,
    Bandera, Bandera Co., Texas.

NERVOUS PROSTRATION FOLLOWING GRIP.

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

[Illustration: W.S. Nicholson, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--In January of '90 I took the "grippe," went to work before
I was well, was caught in a rain which gave me a very bad relapse,
resulting in lung fever and complete prostration; was on my bed two
months, and when I did get out, the strength to walk any more than just
a few rods did not come back. My family doctor and two prominent
physicians of Sioux City, did me no good. Late in the fall I got a
bottle of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, which quieted my
trembling nerves and gave me an appetite to eat. I then concluded to try
the Doctor, personally. Up to this time I was in a pitiable condition.
Sometimes I could not sleep until I felt almost wild, then sleep so much
I would be stupefied. I could not digest any food and my whole system
was wasting and failing fast. I doubt if any one who saw me expected me
to get well. I took the treatment sent me by the World's Dispensary
Medical Association for more than a year. The medicine never gave me any
distress as other medicines had done before. I began to improve from the
start, but the change from one extreme to the other was like the growth
of a child.

To any one suffering from nervous prostration I would say, "don't be
impatient." It takes a long time for weakened nerves to grow strong. I
have at last become strong and well, thanks to the Giver of all good and
the grand Institution at Buffalo. I have since married a noble-hearted
young woman, and when I am playing with our sweet, healthy, baby girl, I
give way to the thought that at last the long, sad chapter of my life is
ended; at such times her merry laugh sounds like a song of triumph of
life over death.

    Gratefully yours,
    W.S. NICHOLSON,
    Willow Creek, Clay Co., Iowa.

NERVOUS PROSTRATION COMPLICATED WITH KIDNEY AND BLADDER DISEASE.

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

[Illustration: M. Manheim, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--Having been a patient in your Invalids' Hotel for several
weeks, I take great pleasure in telling other sufferers of my treatment
which I received under your efficient staff of physicians, surgeons and
nurses, and I will say with clear conscience that every care and comfort
was given me that I wished for. I am sure that your Institution is far
in advance of the age, and would wish that every invalid could avail
himself of the treatment that I received in your most, excellently kept
Invalids' Hotel. I cheerfully give this as my testimonial to
individuals, friends and sufferers. My health is so fully restored that
I look upon life with pleasure and comfort, whereas before I was a
suffering nervous invalid, unable to sleep and much of the time in
torment. Wishing you success I am your friend and well wisher,

    M. MANHEIM,
    Georgetown, S.C.

NERVOUS EXHAUSTION.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, NO. 663 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: A.D. Christie, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I was troubled with nervous exhaustion; my legs and back
ached, and I could not sleep hardly any, and could not rest at night for
about three months, and, reading in one of your Memorandum Books a case
that suited mine and having taken medicines without any good results, I
concluded to try your medicines. I explained my case carefully and got
one month's medicines, of which I did not take all as I thought I did
not need it, as I felt like another man--could sleep well and work
without having that "all-gone feeling."

    Yours respectfully,
    A.D. CHRISTIE,
    Maple Creek, Forest Co., Penn.

NERVOUS AND GENERAL PROSTRATION.

"LIFE IS NOW SWEET."

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

[Illustration: Miss Moyers.]

_Gentlemen_--Six years ago I had an attack of measles, which left my
health in a precarious condition. I was placed under the treatment of a
good physician who did all in his power to restore my health, but all in
vain. I had dyspepsia and could not eat meat, vegetables nor fruit of
any kind. I suffered alternately from cold and heat. At times my feet
and knees would feel like ice to the touch, and at other times I would
suffer the most excruciating torture, seeming as though every nerve in
my body was being seared with a hot iron. My left hip and knee would
become so affected that I could scarcely walk across the room. I slept
very little. On one occasion I remained awake four days and four nights,
and then was put to sleep by repeated doses of morphine. My nervous
system became so shattered that words spoken by any person in my room
fell like pebbles on my brain; and nights I would often have to be
raised in bed to prevent smothering to death. It is impossible for me to
describe my sufferings at that time but I know that if it had not been
for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription I would to-day have been in my
grave.

I began the use of the "Favorite Prescription" in March--three years
ago, as well as I can remember. Continued till summer when I wrote to
you--received your advice and a few simple prescriptions which I had
filled at the drug store. I also began the use of the "Golden Medical
Discovery." My nerves became quiet: I slept well; my stomach began to
heal; my strength returned and I began to feel like a new person. And,
to-day, while I am not as strong as the strongest, I can do any kind of
work that other women do, and each season I can say I am stronger than I
was the last. I used thirty bottles of your medicines. Some may say that
was a great deal, but I will never regret the money and patience it took
to cure me. It has enabled me to once more enter school where I am
trying to make up for those lost years of my life, and as I join the
girls in their romps, I can say that "life is now sweet."

Any one desiring particulars may address me.

    Respectfully,
    MISS LUCY MOYERS,
    Kelso, Lincoln Co., Tenn.

NERVOUS EXHAUSTION.

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

[Illustration: W.H. Keesler, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I was thought to be beyond all help and had but very little
hope myself, but at the urgent entreaty of my wife I let her write to
you for me and began taking special treatment from you. I could eat but
very little and could keep nothing on my stomach, and was vomiting up
bile once or twice every day; muscles all gone and too weak to get
about. But to-day I think I am a sound healthy man. I owe it all to your
treatment, and a loving Saviour who blessed the means in your hands to
the healing of this body of mine. And I gladly recommend the sick and
suffering to try Dr. Pierce, and pray God to bless you and your work.

    Yours respectfully,
    W.H. KEESLER,
    P.O. Box 185, Harriman, Roane Co., Tenn.

NERVOUS EXHAUSTION.

Farina, Fayette Co., Ill.

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

_Gentlemen_--It gives me great pleasure to add my testimony to that of
many others in behalf of the great success of your Institution. I had
been breaking in general health for years and had got so that I could
not properly attend to my business. Was very forgetful and easily
irritated and excited, and was unable to attend to my business a good
part of my time. I doctored with country and city M.D.'s., and took
patent medicine, but without any permanent good. I was induced to write
to you, which resulted in my taking about one and one-half months'
treatment from you, when I felt so much better that I discontinued the
treatment. For the last six months I have felt like my old natural self
again, and am able to attend strictly to business all the time for which
I am very thankful.

    Yours truly,
    C.H. West.

KIND WORDS.

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

[Illustration: J. Hurst, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--Having spent four weeks in your Institution, it gives me
great pleasure to state that during that time I received the most
courteous and faithful care and treatment, and I bear willing testimony
to the skill and ability of the surgeons and the faithful care of the
nurses.

Wishing you continued success, I recommend all persons suffering from
chronic diseases to give you a trial.

    Respectfully yours,
    JOHN HURST,
    Marquette, Bighorn Co., Wyo.

SICK HEADACHE, GENERAL DEBILITY, MALARIA.

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.

HEADACHE.

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

[Illustration: E. Vargason, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I have used your medicines for a number of years, and know
that they do for me all that is claimed for them. I am employed mostly
at my desk, and not infrequently have an attack of the headache. It
usually comes on in the forenoon. At my dinner I eat my regular meal,
and take one or two of Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets immediately
after, and in the course of an hour my headache is cured and no bad
effects. I feel better every way for having taken them--not worse, as is
usual after taking other kinds of pills. Your "Pleasant Pellets" are
worth more than their weight in gold, if for nothing else than to cure
headache.

    Very respectfully,
    E. VARGASON,
    Otter Lake, Lapeer Co., Mich.

HEADACHE AND CONSTIPATION.

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

[Illustration: Miss Wolfe.]

_Gentlemen_--I suffered from loss of appetite, constipation, neuralgia,
and great weakness, and had terrible attacks of sick headache very
frequently; also nose bleed. My health was so poor that I was not able
to go to school for two years. I took Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and
"Golden Medical Discovery," and in a short time I was strong and well.
Many friends are taking your medicines seeing what they have done for
me.

    Respectfully yours,
    Miss BERTHA WOLFE,
    Markham, Cattaraugus Co., N.Y.

TERRIBLE PAIN IN HEAD 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 Co., Penn.

SICK HEADACHE, BOILS.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, NO. 663 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Wm. Ramich, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I was troubled with boils for thirty years. Four years ago
I was so afflicted with them that I could not walk. I bought Dr.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, and took one "Pellet" after each meal. The
boils soon disappeared and have had none since. I have also been
troubled with sick headache. When I feel the headache coming on, I take
one or two "Pellets," and am relieved of it.

    Respectfully yours,
    WILLIAM RAMICH,
    Minden, Kearney Co., Neb.

SICK HEADACHE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. Lt'd:

[Illustration: Mrs. Baker.]

_Gentlemen_--Having suffered several years with very bad bilious attacks
and all kinds of headaches, I tried different kinds of medicines but
found nothing to cure me. Having read about Dr. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets, I commenced taking them. Before I had finished one phial I
found benefit; they have done me great good. I have recommended them to
all my friends and will continue to do so where I have the chance.

    Yours truly,
    MRS. JAMES BAKER,
    Furneaux, Pelham, Nr. Buntingford, Herts.

OBSTINATE NEURALGIA.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, NO. 663 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: A. Habenicht, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--This is to certify that I had the neuralgia several years,
and was not able to perform labor nor attend to business. I was induced
to try your medicines, which I took and they effected a permanent cure.
I am now well and hearty, and able to do a good day's work, and weigh
one hundred and eighty pounds,--and thanks to you for it. I used your
medicines three months and was cured.

    Yours truly,
    AUGUST HABENICHT,
    Fort Pierce, Brevard Co., Fla.

PARALYSIS AND UTERINE DISEASE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 603 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Mrs. Mann.]

_Gentlemen_--I will say that your Institute is all that you claim for
it, and more too. The Doctors are courteous gentlemen and the best
Physicians I have ever met with in my life. My treatment while at the
Institute did me more good in one month than all the doctors everywhere
else combined. My ailment was Paralysis and Female Weakness. Your
treatment did me good while at the Institute, and I have also been
greatly benefited by the home-treatment I have received from you since.
I am much better than I was; I am able to do considerable work now. When
I came to you I could not do anything.

I herewith send you my heartfelt thanks for all you have done for me,
and should I need more treatment I will write you as before. I would
advise all people who have chronic diseases to go to the Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute for help, for it is a grand place and prices are
reasonable. We use your Family Medicines--your "Pellets" and Golden
Medical Discovery--and find they are all you claim for them.

Again I thank you and remain, your friend,

    MRS. S.B. MANN,
    Sutton, Clay Co., Neb.

PARTIAL PARALYSIS FROM UTERINE DISEASE.

Buffalo, La Rue 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.

LOCOMOTOR ATAXIA. SPECIAL TREATMENT.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Ltd., No. 3 New Oxford Street,
London, W.C.:

[Illustration: C.F.G. Castleman, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--In the latter part of 1890, I was struck down with that
terrible--and by many members of the medical profession pronounced to
be, incurable disease, locomotor ataxia. My family doctor declared that
nothing could be done for me, but for the sake of satisfaction advised
me to go to London, and see an expert, whom he named. I did so, with the
result of being told as above. This was in November, 1890. The symptoms
were first numbness in hands and feet, which soon extended as far as the
thighs, joined with the most intense feeling of cold that it can be
possible to imagine. For six months I felt as though I had stood in ice
up to my thighs. I soon became unable to walk or to stand, and crawled
up stairs on my hands and knees, I thought for the last time, as I then
thought I should die. Stomach troubles then set in, and for more than
three months, I endured the utmost agony. Night and day sweats absorbed
my little remaining strength, and I became helpless. I had taken leave
of my family, not expecting to last the day out, when I was seen by a
young doctor, who is fast becoming an eminent man, who said he thought
he could alleviate my sufferings--though he did not expect to cure me.
He commenced to treat me, and in about one month I began to improve,
though very slowly. This was in February, 1891, and before the end of
the year I was able to walk down stairs again. It was in March, 1892,
that I began taking Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, and on
sending to you for a bottle in reply to your inquiry, I began your
special treatment, with the happy result that I gradually improved in
health and strength; and on the 26th of October, 1892, I was able to
call on you in London, and you advised me to continue your treatment,
and use a battery as well, which I did until April, 1893, when I could
walk about quite nicely, and I now enjoy better health than for the past
eight years. I am thankful too, that my eldest daughter has derived the
greatest benefit from Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She took it
for painful menstruation, and is now well and healthy. I am

    Yours very truly,
    C.F. GOODWIN CASTLEMAN,
    Bursledon, Southampton, England.

PARALYSIS, NERVOUS PROSTRATION, ETC.

From the records of the WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo,
N.Y.:

[Illustration: F.M. Brasher, Esq.]

This gentlemen had a severe attack of grip in January, 1890. His health
gradually declined until June, at which time he was taken very much
worse. Had nervous shocks three or four times a day. Slight paralysis of
lower limbs. Respiration and pulse slow and irregular. Bowels
constipated and tongue coated. Indigestion. Ringing in the ears. Legs
wasting. Dimness of vision. Lost flesh rapidly and reduced to "skin I
and bones." Chills and sweats; dizzy. Had great distress in bowels. Pain
about the heart. Had been confined to his bed 46 days, at the time the
case was submitted to us. We sent only one month's course of special
medicines. He writes us afterwards:

"I am at regular farm work, after my doctor here having told me that I
must die and that Dr. Pierce was a gigantic humbug."

    Yours truly,
    F.M. BRASHER,
    Homer, Logan Co., Ky.

EPILEPTIC "FITS."

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, No. 663 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: Miss Swinehart.]

_Gentlemen_--My daughter, Sadie, is eighteen years old; has been
afflicted with that dreaded disease, Epilepsy, for fourteen years. She
received treatment from seven different doctors without any material
benefit. She has only had one spasm after commencing with your
treatment, now almost two years. Three boxes of epilepsy medicine,
followed up with your "Favorite Prescription" cured her. She took about
six months' treatment in all.

This places us under a world of obligation to you as the instrument of
our great relief under a kind Providence. Should there be any signs of
it returning we would with unshaken faith send for more medicine. You
can use her or my signature as you wish.

    Yours truly,
    GEORGE SWINEHART,
    Lake, Stark Co., Ohio.

EPILEPSY.

CURED BY SPECIAL TREATMENT.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Ltd., No. 3 New Oxford St.,
London.:

[Illustration: G.H. Plumbstead, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I have great pleasure in announcing to you my heartfelt
thanks for the benefit derived from your treatment, having suffered from
epileptic fits for six years. I have experienced as many as five and
seven fits a day, some lasting two hours at a time. I am glad to say
since trying your medicine which is now five months, I have not had one.
Thanking you for your kindness.

    Gratefully yours,
    GEO. HERBERT PLUMSTEAD,
    67 Fishgate Street,
    St. Edmunds, Norwich, England.

SPASMS OR FITS.

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

[Illustration: Master Johnnie Maxwell]

_Gentlemen_--I desire to express my gratitude for the wonderful results
of your treatment with my little son John. He was very bad, as we
thought, for the physician could do nothing for him any more, and I got
discouraged and went to my daughter, Mrs. D.T. Knappenberger, of
Jeannette, Pa., (who has been a terrible invalid and was cured at your
Institute), for advice. 'Oh, father,' she said, 'don't doctor here, but
go to Dr. Pierce. So the result was I gave her money and she sent for
medicines. You sent two bottles of medicine and he never has taken a
drop since and is perfectly well and never had a spell since. I do not
know what you call the disease, but we called it spasms or fits. With my
experience I can heartily recommend the Invalids' Hotel, and think if a
case can be cured at all, you can cure it. And unless they can cure or
greatly benefit the patient, they will not undertake it; this is my
experience with the World's Dispensary. My daughter, Mrs. D.T.
Knappenberger, and my son Johnnie, feel very grateful toward the
Dispensary for their cure.

    Yours truly,
    D.A. MAXWELL,
    Greensburgh, Westmorland Co., Pa.

EPILEPSY, "FITS."

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

[Illustration: Miss McCarty.]

_Gentlemen_--My little girl was delicate from birth, nervous and
irritable. When three and one-half years old we discovered she had that
terrible disease "epilepsy," inherited from her father's family; she had
spasms or fits once in two or three days, and grew worse so rapidly that
in four months she had from four to eight fits in twenty-four hours.
Home physicians did no good, and just then one of your little pamphlets
came to me as they had come often before. As my need was great I wrote a
description of her case, and though your answer did not seem very
encouraging, I did not dare to lose any chance of saving my child, so I
commenced the treatment. On November 6, 1891, she had seven fits;
November 7th gave her your medicines; she had four fits that day, and
never one since. She took your medicines less than four months. She is
nearly six years old, a strong, hearty, bright child, attending school
every day.

What more can I say than that I thank Dr. Pierce and the Faculty of the
World's Dispensary Medical Association for having saved the life of my
child, and I thank God that he gave them the knowledge and skill to do
so.

    Respectfully yours,
    MRS. J. MCCARTY,
    Gouldsville, Washington Co., Vt.

ST. VITUS'S DANCE.

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

[Illustration: Master Ira D. Ponsler.]

_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.

EPILEPSY.

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

[Illustration: Miss Thulin.]

_Gentlemen_--My daughter, Josephine E. Thulin, is now six and a half
years old. She had been afflicted with epilepsy for three and a half
years, and received treatment from three different doctors, and from one
especially, for the space of two years steady, without any benefit.
Before taking your treatment she had as many as six or seven spells a
day. The child could not have stood it much longer. After taking your
treatment one month the spells stopped. With four months' special
treatment from you, and two months' use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription she was entirely cured. In one year and three months she
has not had a drop of medicine, and she is in the best of health and
vigor.

I would say to any sufferer from obstinate or chronic disease, and
especially epilepsy, that we have a living witness. You can come and see
for yourself that the doctors connected with the World's Dispensary
Medical Association _do_ understand how to prescribe.

You can use this as a testimonial from me, of what you have done for us.
I remain,

    Yours truly,
    JOHN THULIN, (for daughter,)
    Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebr.

A STRONG ENDORSEMENT.

[Illustration: H.E. Bankston, Esq.]

_To whom it may concern_:

This is to certify that I took treatment at the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N.Y., and I was cured of a chronic trouble
that had been maltreated by other physicians. While there I saw a man
who had been cured by the specialists, who had before been given up to
die by the best doctors in Troy, N.Y. Of course, the case must have been
a very stubborn one. I afterwards saw a man here, in Georgia, die, who,
if he had been in Pierce's Surgical Institute under the treatment and
care of his skilled doctors and nurses, I know would have most assuredly
got well. Why? Because it was only a case of _stone in the bladder_, and
they are easily cured at Dr. Pierce's Surgical Institute. I think almost
any chronic disease can be cured there, if taken in time, judging from
my observations while an inmate of that Institution.

    H.E. BANKSTON,
    Barnesville, Pike Co., Ga.

COMPLICATION OF DISEASES.

[Illustration: A. Holes, Esq.]

Without solicitude or hope of pecuniary reward, with heart-felt
gratitude and a desire to aid my fellow-man to health and happiness,
allow me to state, that as an inmate for more than a month of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute at No. 663 Main Street, Buffalo,
N.Y., I feel warranted in its highest recommendation. While there I saw
and talked with a groat number of people who came there as a last
resort, to be cured of almost every chronic disease to which flesh is
heir, and they were unanimous in their praise of the Institution and the
skilled specialists who constitute its professional staff.

    ANDREW HOLES,
    Moorhead, Minn.

OUTLINE OF THE FEMALE URINARY AND GENERATIVE ORGANS.

The above cut is introduced here to assist in conveying a correct idea
of the Urinary and Generative Organs of Woman, their form and relative
positions, together with the bones, muscles and other tissues forming
the cavity of the pelvis in which the organs rest, and by which they
are protected. By dividing that portion of the body directly through
the middle from before backward, we first cut through the cushion of
fat (mons veneris) covering the pubic bone, then in succession the
bone, bladder, womb, vagina, rectum, front half of spine, spinal
marrow, rear half of spine, and lastly the muscles and skin. Just
underneath the bone in front is revealed that sensitive organ, the
clitoris, a facsimile of the male organ in miniature, the head of
which protrudes, while the body is covered with tissue, but is readily
traced with the finger. Further back is the urethra, or water passage,
which is one and a half inches long. Next is the vagina. When closed,
its mucous lining is folded in upon itself, and requires dilating in
order to be cleansed and to apply remedies. On the vagina rests the
hollow, pear-shaped womb, the small end of which protrudes into the
vagina, and in which is a small opening, leading through the neck into
the cavity of the organ. On either side of the womb, near its top, are
the Fallopian tubes leading to the ovaries, situated between the womb
and hip bones. At every menstruation these organs throw off a
germ-cell, which passes through the Fallopian tubes into the uterine
cavity.]

THE DOOR OF LIFE.

The fear of pain and the dangers of childbirth fill many a woman's
breast with dismay. In the olden days of leeches and witchcraft, it was
considered sacrilegious to lessen the pains of labor. Latterly,
anæsthetics have been used at the time of parturition, and now people
are beginning to find out that pain and danger can be almost wholly
avoided.

Proper preparation during gestation will make both as rare as they used
to be common. There is no reason why childbirth should be fraught with
danger and distress. It is a perfectly natural function, and should be
performed in a natural way without undue suffering. Nature never
intended that women should be tortured when doing the one thing which
makes them wholly womanly. The perversion of nature's laws has brought
this suffering about, and a return to right living will stop it.

Nine out of ten women are troubled more or less by weakness and diseases
peculiar to their sex. It is so because they do not take proper care of
themselves--because they neglect little ills and little precautions. A
woman in perfectly hearty health goes through her time of trial with
comparative ease. The thing to do then, is to make all pregnant women
healthy--to strengthen them generally and locally. The medicine and
tonic to do it with is Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.

It is a powerful invigorant and nervine. It soothes and strengthens the
nerves and acts directly on the feminine organism in a way which fits it
for the proper and regular performance of all its functions at ill
times.

Taken during gestation it robs childbirth of its dangers to both mother
and child, by preparing the system for delivery, thereby shortening
labor, lessening pain and abbreviating the period of confinement. The
Favorite Prescription also promotes the secretion of an abundance of
nourishment for the child, if taken after confinement, besides building
up the mother's strength and making her recovery more perfect.

ABORTION. (MISCARRIAGE.)

The term _abortion_ is used to denote the premature expulsion of the
foetus. If the expulsion takes place within four months after
impregnation, it is termed _abortion_; if between the fourth and seventh
month, _miscarriage_; if after the seventh month, but before the
completion of the full period of gestation, _premature labor_.

Abortion may be due to those agents which act directly upon the uterus
and cause the expulsion of the foetus; to those which occasion the death
of the foetus, thereby effecting its ejection; and it may be _criminal_,
that is, produced intentionally by direct agencies intended for that
purpose.

SYMPTOMS. The premonitory symptoms are pain in the loins and lower part
of the back, a dull pain in the abdomen and thighs, nausea, chills, and
palpitation. The membranes and blood-vessels of the uterus become
lacerated, causing profuse hemorrhage. The discharge of blood from the
vagina is sometimes attended with excessive pain.

THE CAUSES which act directly upon the uterus to produce abortion may be
violent exercise, lifting, accidents, or injuries from blows or falls.
Nervous susceptibilities, a plethoric condition of the system, anæmia,
exhaustive discharges, use of improper food, uterine displacements,
congestion caused by excessive sexual excitement, general debility or
muscular irritability, which is sometimes so great as to produce
contractility of the uterus before the term of pregnancy is completed,
inflammation of the cervix, ulcerations of the uterus, or any previously
existing disease may produce abortion. When it has once taken place, it
is apt to recur at about the same time in subsequent pregnancies.

The death of the foetus may be occasioned by a diseased condition of the
embryo, amnion, or placenta, and also by convulsions or peritoneal
inflammation.

CRIMINAL ABORTION is secretly practiced by women who desire to rid
themselves of the evidence of immorality, and by those in wedlock who
wish to avoid the care and responsibility of rearing offspring.
Statistics show that it is very prevalent, undermining the health of
women and corrupting the morals of society. We cannot pass over this
subject in silence. Those who frustrate the processes of nature by
violating the laws of life incur just penalties. All the functions of
life and body are vitally concerned in reproduction. Any infraction of
the Divine law, "Thou shalt not kill," is inevitably followed by
punishment. The obligations to nature cannot be evaded without
inevitable penal effects. Furthermore, all such transgressors carry with
them the consciousness of guilt and the feeling of secret woe.

    "O God! that horrid, horrid dream
      Besets me now awake!
    Again, again, with dizzy brain.
      The human life I take,
    And my red right hand grows raging hot,
      Like Cranmer's at the stake."--HOOD.

What shall we say concerning abortionists, men and women who are willing
to engage in the murder of innocents for pay? True, there may be
circumstances in which it is not right to continue in the pregnant
condition, such as when the children of an unfortunate marriage are
idiots, or the pelvis of the woman is so deformed that she cannot bear a
living child. All such cases should be submitted to the _family_
physician, who ought to be made acquainted with all the circumstances
and facts relating to the case, when he can summon other physicians for
counsel, and their deliberations may determine the propriety or
necessity of bringing on an abortion.

Parties have written to us and others have made personal application
under circumstances when it might have been right for their _family
physician_ to have induced abortion. We wish to have it distinctly
understood that we will not under any circumstances prescribe medicines
or perform any operation to relieve women of pregnancy.

Mechanical means are resorted to by abortionists, and many women produce
abortion upon themselves. It always terminates in lasting injury and
sometimes in speedy death. Certain medicines will sometimes produce
abortion but they are very unsafe. An opinion is very prevalent that if
abortion be produced before the movements of the foetus are felt, there
is no crime committed. It should be remembered that _life begins with
conception_, and, at whatever period of pregnancy abortion is committed,
_life is destroyed_. Whoever disobeys the Divine injunction cannot
escape his own consciousness of the deed, and the anguish and bitter
remorse which ever after disturb the soul.

TREATMENT. In threatened abortion, there is pain in the back or lower
part of the abdomen, and later some flow of blood. The first object is
to obtain perfect rest and quiet, and assume the recumbent position. By
lying down, the blood will be more easily diverted to the surface of the
body. Gallic acid, in doses of five grains every two or three hours, is
often a valuable agent to arrest the hemorrhage, but opium in some form
should be relied upon principally. A Dover's powder, ten grains, may be
administered, to assist in determining the blood to the surface and
extremities of the body and to allay irritation. The room should be
cool, the patient should lie on a hard bed, and all company should be
avoided, for excitement favors abortion. If the flow of blood equals a
gill in amount, there is little hope of preventing abortion, and the
treatment of the case should be entrusted to the family physician.

WOMAN AND HER DISEASES.

An imaginative poet avers that woman is the link connecting Heaven and
earth. True it is, we see in her the embodiment of purity and heavenly
graces, the most perfect combination of modesty, devotion, patience,
affection, gratitude and loveliness, and the perfection of physical
beauty. We watch with deep interest the steady and gradual development
from girlhood to womanhood, when the whole person improves in grace and
elegance, the voice becomes more sonorous and melodious, and the angles
and curvatures of her contour become more rounded and amplified,
preparatory for her high and holy mission.

The uterus, or womb, and ovaries, with which her whole system is in
intimate sympathy, render her doubly susceptible to injurious influences
and a resulting series of diseases, from which the other sex is entirely
exempt. By their sympathetic connections they wield a modifying
influence over all the other functions of the system. Physically and
mentally, woman is man modified, perfected,--the last and crowning
handiwork of God. When, therefore, this structure so wonderfully
endowed, so exquisitely wrought, and performing the most delicate and
sacred functions which God has ever entrusted to a created being, is
disturbed by disease, when the nicely-adjusted balance of her complex
nature deviates from its true and intended poise, the most efficient aid
should be extended, in order that the normal equilibrium may be
regained, her health restored, and her divine mission, on which human
welfare so largely depends, be fulfilled. Its importance should elicit
the best efforts of the highest type of mind, the ripe development of
genius, and the most scientific administration of the choicest, rarest,
and purest medicinal elements in the whole range of nature.

A VAST EXPERIENCE. As the remedial management of diseases of women has,
for many years, entered very largely into our practice at the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, located at 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y.,
comprising the treatment of many thousands of cases annually, we have
been afforded great experience in perfecting and adapting remedies for
their cure, enabling us to meet their requirements with increased
_certainty_ and _exactness_.

TREATING THE WRONG DISEASE. Our improved and perfected system of
diagnosing, or determining, the _exact_ nature and extent of chronic
affections, which, in most cases, we are able to do at a distance, and
without a personal examination of the patient, as will be more
particularly explained in the appendix, or latter part of this little
book, has enabled us to avoid the blunders so often committed by the
general practitioner, who not infrequently treats those afflicted with
chronic ailments peculiar to women, for long weeks, and perhaps months,
without ever discovering their real and true disease, or condition.
Thus, invalid women are often uselessly subjected to treatment for
dyspepsia, heart disease, liver or kidney affections, sick headaches,
and various aches and pains, as if they were _primary_ diseases, when in
reality, they are only so many local manifestations, or _symptoms_, of
some overlooked derangement, or disease, of the womb. For, as we have
already intimated, every organ of the system is in _intimate_ sympathy
with the uterus, or womb. Any disease, either functional or organic, of
this organ, is at once manifest through several, if not all, the
sympathizing organs of the system. When we receive a sharp blow upon the
elbow, the pain is felt most keenly in our little finger. Just so in
diseases of the womb; often the most distress is felt in organs or parts
of the system quite distant from the real seat of disease. On this
account, thoughtless, easy-going and ignorant physicians are misled, and
very commonly mistake the invalid's disease for some affection of the
stomach, heart, liver, kidneys, or other organ, when really it is
located in the uterus. Cure the disease of the womb, and all these
disagreeable manifestations, or symptoms, vanish. Their cause being
removed, the various dependent derangements, and disagreeable nervous
sensations and sufferings rapidly give way, and vigorous health is
firmly re-established.

TIME AND PERSEVERANCE IN TREATMENT REQUIRED TO CURE. Most chronic
diseases of women are slow in their inception, or development, and their
removal or cure must necessarily be gradual. Disease that has been
progressing and becoming more firmly established for months, or perhaps
years, cannot, except in rare cases, be hastily dislodged, and the
system restored to perfect health. The process of cure, like the
development and progress of the disease, must be a gradual one,
accomplished step by step. Often, too, the use of medicines that, if
_persisted_ in, will prove beneficial and curative, will, for a
considerable time, arouse in the system very disagreeable sensations,
and many times this leads unthinking persons to become frightened or
discouraged, and to quit the treatment best adapted to their cases if
only faithfully carried out. In many forms of womb disease, their are
organic lesions or changes, that can be repaired only by a gradual
process, just as an external wound would heal,--not suddenly, but by a
constant, slow filling in and building up, or by the gradual development
or growth of one cell upon another. Just as a great breach in a wall
would be repaired by filling in brick upon brick, until the defect is
effaced, so must these lesion's be removed by gradual processes. When
fully repaired, the dependent, sympathetic derangements, disagreeable
sensations, and all the long train of consequential symptoms are, one by
one, abolished.

NOT LIMITED IN OUR REMEDIAL RESOURCES. It should be borne in mind that,
while we recommend, in this little volume, certain courses of treatment
for ordinary cases, the remedies mentioned do not by any means embrace
all our resources in the way of medicines and other curative agencies,
especially for complicated, difficult, or very obstinate cases. In many
of the latter class we can send medicines that are exactly adapted to
the case, if the invalid will fill out one of our "Applications for
Treatment," which may be found folded in the latter part of this book,
or which will be sent to any address, on application, by mail. In most
womb diseases, the chemical and microscopical examination of the urine
also furnishes valuable aid in determining the exact condition of the
patient, as well as the precise stage of the local organic disease. Full
directions for putting up and sending such samples may be found in the
"Appendix" of this little volume. Every case submitted to us, either by
letter or in person, receives the careful and deliberate consideration
of a full Council of specialists before a decision as to the nature of
the malady, or the proper course of treatment to be employed, is
determined upon. The great advantage of this system of practice must be
obvious to every intelligent, thoughtful person. No experimenting is
ever resorted to. The treatment is _specially_ and _exactly_ adapted to
each individual case, which requires such judgment, skill, and nicety of
discrimination, as has only been acquired by our specialists through