Litchfield enquirer., 1840-07-16
A Sincere and Positive Interest
TO THE PUBLIC, AND THE Real Guide to 3&ealths

Real Guide to Health. DR. EONTAINE of N. York begs leave 10 M present to the public, the following medicines prepared, harmless, and certain m he peculiar effects They bring certificates from ln- dividuaIs ot their merits or ethcacy' WHICH are G ally forged, unworthy, corruptly ootalned put to the public and the afflicted IS eit the test o' sne x tues and effects. As sure guarante2' however, against imposition, be 1t known tna hey are PIePSs ed from the scientific recipes ot the well Known D[ Fontaine formerly ot New maven; E0"E Wor so ann. sylvania, and Massachusetts Without excepuon there is not village town m the state or OohneGt cut, but in which individuals may ne Iouno, 1 WlJ would freely give certificates not only ot the Persoha worth skill and wonderful success of the Dr. but that to him. invaids, they owe the preservation oi lher lives For many years the sale 3f these meoicLnes mes was limited to the city of New Haven, where they were prepared under the direct snperlntendence 0i the Dr. himsef--and the yearly income ot SG,OoO which he has derived from this limited sa!e' sho" whether they are deserving ot patronage:
 Now that full confidence is placed m ther ethcacy by such undisputed testimony at home, those that try his prescriptions will longer be injured by ignorant physicians imposed upon by quacks and qnack nedl- cnes puffed up hy insinua'ons and tiatery' at the expense of their pockets and health. Inc Doctor wishes however, to caution still further the sceptcal or increduloss in any doubt which may arse from the aforesad hy leaving him to inquire more into he par ticuars and facts tan mere words, before using ms prescriptions, and medIcnes
 Dr. Fontaine is so much opposed to quackery and imposition, that he will always protest mantu!ly against such pretended medicines and plll-makers, which only by impoSors and their dnpes arc claimed absurd foolish and deccilful doctrine being based the admission, that instead of asserting the dogma that innumerable diseases, are tho rr-.-.; "a r h causes of the deranged system and lmpnf''y oi lhs Mood thev wickedly assert that II sickness ano ma odies, spring only from such an lmpurliy wlf;eh %
 we could one momcIt even admit, we shoM,o u "' last that such preeried divine unVersa put "! iA tnre cannot agree with all persons; who require ull- ferent treatment, according to the strength ana nature of their constitutions :rD Eon.o;po deserves it. He wa, born in Paris, o Italian parents' he is the only living rel laton and nephew pI lenA Fon,aine,* ot Florenpe, (Ialy,) who was well known' and whoss Sa %GyL ns received in his youth,he rudmcn,s oths future career He was educated in Italy. France, and Germany, and gad""ed i" nnd sk% tries for l2 years. Snce then, compelled by poiltlca opinions to leave unexpectedly and suddenly, ms na a. tive home, property and all, he ntrESo on a s.oI inc nt first recognized and recommended as such ny
 the peculiar friend of his family, Dr. Sp4rzhelm the immortal Phrenolog's since deceased. ne mas s;nod the public confidence as citizen and sklllt4l phys. cian through all the States, nowlthstand'ng me great exertons Opposition envy and jealousy ot ms proes sonal brehren-as he, being at Varlance Wltn n1elr practice and judgment has drawn upon himself, Dy his nncient method, their warfare ot calumny, slan der, and contempt of dHc'nne: ne1,ne,
 FRENCH PRESCRIPTIONS WITHOUT THE DOCTOR.
 The following medicines are scientific compounds of Vegetable principles it being contrary to ms gene ro theory of 20 years successful and extensive prac- flee to make use of any mercnrlal preparatlons.-- They are not de,eerous or narcotic and are consd' cred certain in thoir vrues as IS posl'lVey euarah "'I ist, Dr. Fs Fa,ny Pils, superior, mild physc, homogeneous to all diseases, constitutions and ages There is in them peculiar and admlra hle new quar- they do not gripe, distress and instead ot weak ening they impart vigor and strength to the sys- tem-create good appetite and wholesome dgcsuon. They gradually cleanse the blood, and gye regular eyacuations the cosve, and are certain rehet m all cases where other medicines fail. In dyspepsa, bilious habits, liver affections, fever and agne, ner- ment of the vital system, &c. &c. these invaluable pills will be very useful, as in all preliminary d'seas; es and in all cases certain cure w! be anticipated by them. They are the most safe, mild, and sure ca. thartic in all acute diseases and fevers; .
 2d Dr. Els Fenale medicines, for ladies afflicted with colds whatever rregularty or obstructons in their peri0ds-snperior to any thing of the klnd and warranted in aH cases to have the desired effect t will effect change in few days, from their afct- ing cadav verous, and bloated appearance to healthy state. Dizziness, side, stomach, and headache, will be removed, together with every obstruction. For particulars see printed directions.
 Sd. Dr.. Els Worm Founders, certain cure, highly in rcpute, and universally used not only for its virne in expelng them, and destroying their seeds, but in preuenfing their creation If taken occasionally gives a healthy and vigorous action to the aImentary or; gans. 1t is a specific antidote for pn-worms and their species, which affict all ages but especially children, They partake of no calomel or mercuria preparations or ee'crious substances, such as Caro- lima Pink, which often causes secondary senons dis; eases, convulsons and death. This powder, will not only prove harmless in the absence ot worms, but will ehectua>y relieve the sufferer from all other diseases, arising from foul stomach, by thoroughly
 4th. D1. Els Cough Drops. No preparation of opi. unl-superior to Rny--sure of curing common cough or cold in or 3 days-and will relieve, if not rndcal.
 y cure the consumption; having all the properties of healing and strengthening the lungs lt will prevent
 rritations, and abate infiammations, pulmonary fe-
 5th. D.. Els Rheumatic Salre, for all kinds of in- hammnlory, nervous or chronic Rheumatism. A bet ter or surer remedy, an,idote to them, wns found. It is strengthening, and will remove all chro- nc diseases of the bones and onts affected by other maladies, or by improper treatment in the nse of mer- cury or minerals. It is superior and nnrivned ar- tice in liver affections of any vital organs partc. ulary the lungs and kidneys.
 6th Dr. Els Strengthening PtosiPr, for sore chests, weak back stomach liver or lung complaints, rheu- matc affections, sprans, &c. sc. It is one of the most pleasant and desirable applications, it nei- ther causes itching cruplions. It is lasting Sold in rolls with directions.
 7h Dr. Els Catarrh Snuf, very powerful in it's ef- fects without producing sneeZlng H vii! not go into the throat, but promotes the necessary discharge of the mucus through the nostrIIs-by perseverlng in its use, it will effect slow hut certain cure
 9h. Dr. Els Eye Water, excellent and hnrmless,s ,su. peror to any preparation of the kind. In chronic weakness of the eyes, it is found great comfort and thonsands have been cured byit. In sudden colds and etfectually check the overaowng of tears.
 9th. Dr. Els Ear Ache OH, 10 remove periodical deafness and Instructions, although of years stand.
 ing, and chronic. It IS soothing. and softens the
 if conded with wax; it will prevent the gathering of ulcers, heal them up, and instantly remove the acute pains.
 milk, or inilamed breasts, superior 10 any. and of