Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-03-28
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welfare oi our race constantly the march 10 pcrfec
'cn and with each succeeding day new problem il
solved or profound revealed having an inn,
porant and direct bearing mans highest dsstinics
al We take retrospective view the past twcny
years, how is the mind struck with wonder, Wb,, NJ:
pid strides has science made ever, oGcyi
lied life particularly in that relates 10 th knoyvi
edge Of the human system in hcahh and disease How
valuable and indispensable the curative means re-
Gently discovered through the agerev of cbnn;s,rs
How does the imagination kadlc and our admiration
glow stthe ingenuity the approach the standard
OF perfection, OF the present time Through the cabo-
rate Investigations OF Physiology, the science LIFE
and the Pathology OF prevalent diseases much valuable
practical knowledge has been gained Of
becoming acquainted with the organizatoa the clemcnts
Of the various tissues and of the system rene
dies have been sought after and dscov exactly adam
ted 10 combine WITH ncutralizc and cSpel morbiiic mat
TER the cause OF disease, and substitute healthy action
IN its place The beautiful simplicity of this mode of
treatment is not only suggested by the pathology of dis
eases not only grateful to the Sufferer but perfectly i'm
consonance with the operations Of Nsturc sstsscso>
y TO the views and rcasonnss Of every Intelligent re-
ncctinS mind Ii rs thus that SANDS SARSAP ARII,.
la, scientific combination Of essential principles of
the most valuable vegetable substances operates upon
the system. The Sarsaparila is combined with The
most ccc,ual aids, the most sautary productions the
most potent smpcs of the vegetable Kingdom and its
those who had long pincd under the most ds,r.s,;ns
chronic maladcs has given exalted character fur.
nishing as does evidence of its intrinsic vauc and
recommending TO the afflicted in afflicted on
ly can know. II has long been most important beside
ratum in the practice of medicine obtain a remedy
similar to thisonc that would act the liver, stom.
ac and bowels, with all the prccision aud potency of
mineral preparations, yet without any of their delctvr
The attention Of the reader is respectfully called to
the following certificates. However great achievements
medicine yet daily experience shows results still more
remarkable The propretors here vail themselves of
the opportunity OF saying source Of
faction that they made the of reev ing such
an amount OF suffering.
NEWARK, N. ]. Dec. 10, 1872
Messrs Sands: Gcnt-Words cannot cxpr, IS IN, gro
titndc feel for your treatment TO stranger suffer
ing under of the oathsomc diseases that nature
is capable of bearing The disease with which wa
rU w nfio mn afip Of
the 1896 which caused almost total blindness For
this was treated and finally relieved the remedies
were such as TO cause the development Of scrofuous
affection on my left arm near the elbow.
The pain extended from the shoulder 70 the end of nav
fingers, and for two years my suicri"gs beyond
description. tried various remedies and dir
erent Physicians in New York, and amcngs, thea the
late Dr. Bushc who told me the disease the arm was
caused by the large quantity OF mercury taken
the inflammation OF my eyes,
My suicrngs continued the arm enlarged, trn,ours
formed in different places, and in few months discharg
cd, makiag ten running ulcers AT time, above
and some below the elbow: and the discharge Of
cnsvc that could bear to be in the where
was then applied TO another distinguished Physi-
c,an who told me amputation OF the the only
'hing mat could save my life, as II impossible
so dreadful disease; bnt as unwilling consent
to the recommended me to use Swam's Panacca freely
which did without deriving but little benefit. For
years was unable TO raise my hand to my head or
comb my hair, and the scrofula its appearance
head destroy ing the bone i'm icrc places can
sing extensive alterations, and feared might reach
and destroy the brainhc head swccd very much ac-
conpanicdwith violent pain numerous external rene.
dies were recommended, but they did no good-About
year since was taken severely i'll with a swelling of
the body from head TO foot that entirely helpless
Inc Doctor advised me TO 90 TO the Hospital for did not
understand my casc for the last few monthS had been
afflicted with severe pain in both sides, a, times so
haru could scarcely get my breath. hacking cough
constantly annoyed me, and this combined my 9th
or n'aiadios, rendered truly mis- rablc. Such gen
IL M II. lad been my situation for years of INV
lh when commenced the on your Sarsaparilla but
as my cas- consdv red hopeless and the near pros
peel Of speedy dissolution seemed inevitable irl,
on, h',iS "cnF"S mrnl to persevcrr Tn rsuasion
OF FRI nds induced try your .ncu,icn,, which IN n
Iu" gay produc gr." cnangl IN my system general
~ causing an appetite, relieving the pains, and Civ
ing me strength; inspires confidence was
ap aoJ my pains grew easier
flesh formed, and once felt within mt that MIGHT
get we'll have used the Sarsaparilla about two
months aud am like different being: The arm that
,ods 10 De anputdted has entirely healed thing that
seemed impossible can scarcely believc the evidence
OF my own eyes, but such is the fact, il now as
useful as al any period of my life and my general health
is better than 1T has been for years past
Hcaiih; what magic III the word how many thou
sands have sought i'll foreign lands sunny climcs
and have sought in vain Yet il came 10 M when /
had given up die, feel the pusaons of health
coursing through my veins my whole hrart and sonI m
forth IN icrvcn gratitude the author all our sure
means made use Of. Truly have you proved yourself
the good Samaritan TO the afflicted xt to nv crca-
ior my NE IS indebted you or ra,her) tn Of your
invaiuablr SarSaparia. The value of such medicine
IS countless beyond price; money cannot pay for IT,
have been raised from death, may sa my friends
now gentlemen su!ir TO add another proof certified
TO by my friends and guardians, Just acknowledge
hat the afflicted may also u.s., it and enjoy The benefits
1t alone confer is the heartfelt MT wish of their
and your friend, MARTHA CONLIN.
know Martha Conlin and believe wha, she states in
this document to be perfectly true
Vicar General of New York,
49, Rector of St. Peters Church.
Given at New York this 18th day of December, 1912
know Martha Conlin, and have known of her suffer-
ng illness. John DUBOIS,
Bishop of New York.
Ipacc full confidence in the statement made by Mar
ha Conlin having known her the past twenty years
Will chccrully give any particulars in relation TO her
ase to those who may wish furihSr information nj.
superior of tho Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum Prince
street. N. Y. Dec. ii, 1912.
have confidence in the representations made by Mar
ha Conlin, and have full knowledge Of her
ELIJAH f. PURDY,
Alderman 10th Ward of the City of New York
Dec. ii, 1912.
Martha Conn has lived in my family the last 10
icars and hereby certify the foregoing
~ herself is correct.
Mrs. MARY d. LLOYD,
No 6Oi Broad st. Newark, n. j.
Tho following certificate is from gentleman who lost
he whole OF his Nose from Scrofuous disease
The suboncd cut represents the deormty as accurate.
y can be dclinca tcd:
BRooKLyN. Nov. %, 1872
Mcssrs. Sands Gcnt.-AltiIough disGgurcd and ,
tcformcd for life, have lost my recollection and
never while / exist, shall cease TO feel grateful fov
benefits Conferred through the of your auablc
>arsaPara. was attacked in the year 1928 with a
crofuous affection on the end of my nose,
with small red spot, attended with itching and burning
sensations his induced rubbing, and commenced
he ravagcs of disease which progressed follows
he left nostril first and continuing up
wards il crossed the bridge the nose and sczing u
on the right side, destroyed the cartilage, and all
he surrounding parts, until finally the entire
y eaten the passage for conveying from the
,yc TO the oblitcratcd, which caused continual