The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-17
ALBANY LOCK HOSPITAL,
DR. COOKE

NO. 3 NORTON STREET, .qLB.4NY, ". Y.
FHyHE unfortunate respectfully informed that the
H. Albany Lock Hospital, established and modelled
after the much celebrated European Lock Hospitals has
many years since been founded at Head Quarters No.
Norton street, Albany, N Y. To those unacquaint-
ed with this institution, it is necessary to mention that
it has for its object the of all such diseases sy
phlis, scrofna, sIcture disease of the uretra, lu
bagO, fuor abus, imPotency, disease of the womb,
minal weakness of both sexes, nodes, carries of the
bones, gOnOTrhRa geets, with all veneTeal complaints
in general, etc. etc.
Persons ignorant of the nature ofdisesse, are not
that many stages mark its progress from the com
mencement to its full development, originating i'm
most simple form, and through neglect or injudicious
treatment, more aggravated state OF disease,
and occasion abscess, liberation, pseudo syphilis, can
Ger, premature old age often ending in prOTacted in
durable state of miserable existence,
This institution is under the management and super
intendence of Professor Cooke MD. ID. D. l.. l.. d. Of
the city of Albany N. ", who after the experience OF
thirty wears in extensive Hospitals, in various climates
and the British Navy, together with the minutest aten
ton to the subject in private practice, has discovered
mode of treatment for Venereal complaints, by which
he is enabled effect perfect cure, in all stages, and
Totally eradicate from the system the most obstinate
SEES in Il manner which will not subject the patient to
any confinement hndrance from daily pursuits. And
all without the of Me curry, that baneul poison,
which sending to the grave its thousands annually
the best effects of which IS but to induce relapse OF
disease, and finally, while its victim is infueRced with
the Joyful prospect of health, suddenly prostrates his
energies and sends him to a premature grave.
Distinguished as the Chancellor OF an University, and
experience be without rival in his peculiar province,
all confidential consultations and the advice of Profess
sOr Cooke, formerly from London, with superiorcol
legiate education Europe, Offer advantages seldom
derived within the sphere of medical and intellectual
talent. Invads suffering either with disease or hio'
the neficency of unqualified practitioners OF physc
and surgery, whose years deny equal opportunities and
experience are reminded that the Lock Hospital is an
institution worthy their patronage and entitled to their
confidence.
In attestaton of the success of the treatment pursu-
ed this institution, is but necessary to add that
has been in constant operation for more than fifty
years. and thousands who have been benefited by DR..
C's prescriptions can testify their experience 10 the
virtue of his plan None need therefore despair oa
speedy conValesoence.
The unfortunate, therefore, who have suffered from
the want of by those less experienced, are in
vited to visit the Hospital, which only requires TO be
known 10 be of support, where The most perfect
secrecy may be depended on, and The utmost privacy
will attend those who call The whole house is exclu
svey prated to the use of patients, who will al
ways be received into separate apartments and at
time, unless at the request OF the patient, will third
party be permitted TO be present.
Professor Cooke has number ofhandsomely furnish
ed private chambers, where he will receive gentlemen
who may require medical aid. Residing himself the
premises he will thereby be enabled 10 devote more than
ordinary attention 10 his patients Gentlemen will find
both convenient, well economical in all OF
disease to retire TO those furnished rooms
Ifneary fifty years of assiduous and faithful applica
ton to the duties of the medical profession constant
familiarity with every state and variety OF particular
class of Diseases aided by collegiate and regular med
ical educaon ente the practitioner to any preference
over the tyro in the profession DIR. Cooke deems
IT consistent and proper direct the attention of dis
corning public to the inference of the comparson and
an investigation of his claims.
As long Professor Cooke desires benefit the pub
lie il is proper he should continue his advertisement,
for the good ofstrangers, It's well kn.wn people
extremely shy in speaking Of cases of delicate nature,
even where physician is pre-ennently successful.
Communications, (post pad) to the address OF Pro-
fessor COOKE, NJ D., D. D., LIZ D., Albany, N. Y, enco-
sing bank note counsellng fee will have
-fnnO other will be reCeiyed10r consul
taton may he had at all times usual the Hospital,
which properly fitted and arranged with separate of
fees for confidential interviews. ta
A medicine is prepared at the Hospital, which will
wholly prevent or counterfeit the formation of Venereal
Disease if used within twenty four hours according
directions. VIZ
Counsellmg fees and charges for Professional advice
and medical Prescriptions at all times very reasonable.
1Niat4-s. fii- REMEMBER eH.t.
No. 3, NORTON STREET-ALBASY, N. Y, U. S. A.
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