Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-18
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Ah lSl1ES 10 call the atIentlOn OF all that
w suffer with defective sight, caused by age,
sickness and pal tculary from glasses injudciously
selected, to his superior Spectaces and Glasses care
fully ground by himseft TO true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency suited precisely and ben
efealy to the wcarer according 10 the concavity
convexity Of the eye. Very numerous are the i'll
effects caused to the precious organs Of sight from
the commencement OF using glasses in not being pre-
cisely suited, by the use of optometer; and the
practice of many years enables him to measure the
focal disease of the eyes, and such glasses that are
absolutely required will be furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
j. I. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further socits the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet avaed themselves
of his aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they
can read this print with their specaces, be sup
Piled with such that will improve their sight.
lnnumerable testimonials to be seen and refer.
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses
Circulars to be had gratis at his Office No. 5l2,
Seventh street, three doors from 0dd-Fellows Hail.
up stairs.
Copy Off testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1865, from Judge V. Ellis,
"TOBIAsCoPIC SPECTACLE LENS.
Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness OF the eyes, and that defect of vision which
suits from too constant and intense use of these
sensitive organs we were led TO make trial of To-
bass new and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name heads this article We saw them recommend
ca Dy suuufy gentlemen OF virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation in making the ex-
pertinent We are more than pleased with the arti-
Gle. We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before; and we see more dis
tnctly with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims of Others, who have made improvements in
Spectacle Lens, we deem it but just to make the
above statement Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
street, opposite the National lnelligenccr office"
WASHINGTON, August s, 1885.
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav-
ing two sets of glassesone for use in the daylight,
and one for lampligh-l procured one set frem Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes. have used
his for several months, and find them excellent.
EDWARD STUBBS,
OF Department of State.
BRooKLYY 0RTHoPARDIc INSTITUTION,
April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr. j. Tobias's
Glasses am enabled TO testify that their hardness,
clearness polishing and exact optical shape render
them particularly recommendable TO those whose
merely optical impairment Of the eyes in want of
such auxiliaries. consider, moreover, MIR. Tobias
fully qualified 10 determine the focus of the eve both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
mea ms of his optometer. In addition, can further
state that Mr. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa
TENTS with Glasses 70 their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, NJ d.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin; Member Of the Royal
College Of Surgeons, England; Member Of the Med
ical Society Of London, and Of the Pathological So
cicty Of New York late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thopmdc Institution of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon Of the i. o. Institution.
NORFOLK, Va. July 81, 1854.
great difficulty in obtaining Speciacles that ex
actly adapted 10 the weakness Of my ST. AZ This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems to have removed for
the present by the substitution for of better and
more suitable Glasses. They clear, chrysta-like,
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
10 those Who from age or other nfrmty, require
artificial aid in this way. ~. SIMKINS, M. D.
WILMINGTON, N. c., june l6, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight IF their
eyes so impaired as 10 require the use OF dlasses
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable per-
son from whom TO obtain such Glasses they may
require, he has suited with pair Of Spectacles
for far and near sight. My sight has been impaired
very much by a service Of years in the Post Office
Department. which berth required me 10 be on duty
from II o'clock at night till after day. during which
time used but one light
wa. WALKER
SrR: The pair OF Spcctacles you furnished me yes
terday are particularly satisfactory 10 me- They are
very decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
of eight nine pairs, carefully selected in different
places and from opticians recommended to me on
account ftheir professional standing in France, Eng
land, and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions the treatment
OF the eyes for the purpose of preserving and pro-
wing the sight
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL
Professor ofM. G., Louisville, Ky.
Mr.. j. TOBIAS
LYYcHBuRa November Z, 1854.
From examination Of Mr. Tobias's Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks, am convinced
j. j. BLACKBOARD, MD.
PgTKRsBuRG October 81, 1884.
About five years ago obtained from Mr. Tobias.
in Washington o pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used and found them Of great assistance to
my decaying vision; and my opinion Of him Is, that
he is sklui in the preparation of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone TO be benefited by such aid.
J. f. MAY.
See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
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