Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-16
WHAT IS A CORN /!

WHAT IS A CORN!
Corns are tubercular exorescenoe, similar % q
vsrt, which develop themselves on the toes, be-
tween the toes, (Soft Corns, on the soles Of the
feet, and the joint Of the big toes, Bunions.D
THEY ARE PRODUCED BY MANY
CAUSES
LIST. The compression caused by q narrow, and
particularly by Q short shoe.
I'd. Sometimes the cause is the opposite; q shoe
too large in vhIoh the foot slips.
Sd. Stockings i'll fitting and formInr paits or IN.
equtitIes, also are q cause of corns, especially in
walking upon sharp, uneven, or broken pavements;
the continued rubbing of the shoe or boot at the
joints. determines point OF irritation; therefrom
result large and painful rms, bunions, soft oorns
Many who are thus afflicted. have recourse 70 a
razor or scissors, and cut of the superhoes of ths
corr, and obtain relieffor few days.
BUT WHAT Is THE RESULT
By reason Of cutting, the excrsscence has the
opportunity Of expanding, bordering and roofing
Itself, and on the s'me place, By cutting you make
grow q number of corns, after which il ia in vain
that 1t Is cut or plastered. Sometimes corn stay
long time without giving pain, bat that must not
be laid TO the idea that they are becoming inert,
and that they will remain 30, for, sooner or later
TO the great distress Of person who has 10 bear
II, they Will exhibit their real character.
Pain, sve ling, fever, misery Of no ordinary de-
scrption will arise, and will be dfhcult to subdue,
uu0cT OrulrHrN
circumstances be paid.
WHAT MUST BE DoNHs
THE CoRNs MUST BE EXTRACTED.
DR. scHLOSsER,
bJ system 1t once novel, based upon lons expe
rience ana approved BY the highest medical author-
Itles and Ichieh can osIy be eayried ont 6y hise f.
has succeeded In extracting the root of the oorn
sedsf pain OF tHeoncenenoe, either during their re-
nova or Afterwards.
DIR. SCaLOSSER has the satisfaotion of lsvins
before the public ~ his consulting rooms, a a
proof OF the extraordinary satisfaction Fiveu BY
his unsurpassed style OF treatment, a numerous
list Of testi~onisls from citizeps of the highest
standing IN Washington. Also, from member OF
the RoJsl Families Of Europe, az we'll A number
loss ones from Statesmen. Di plomsnsts, Clerrymen
PHYSICIANS. Ambssssdors, Merchants and Editors
Of this country and Europe.
CONS ULTING ROOMS.
2sT PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, isouth side,,
between 18th and 18th streets.
Ofoe hours from 10 O. m. till nj.
laH LIST WEEK IN WASHINGTON
WoRrH OF Bo3iFss; . saoEs AND rRuNxs.
OF all Styles AID Qualities,
AT A sRKAr sAcRITIcE ON COST.
Store for Rear and Hztres fer Sale.
An the stock in 8. p. HoovER's STORE.
f.a.s Ssn;: tc isisis Ss .sSss ~
-, 10 SSryants. SHOES Alec, TRAV-H"
ELiNS TRUNKS are now being sold, foys
greet secrlhoes usual retail sellindpric<,
Indeed much below original cost The ATTENTION. ~
me pupne ls solicited, "a great inducements viii
be made TO purchasers. I'm
The above comprises q large stock Of the 6ne.t
fuahy rench and Amer can 6 alters Shoes Roct.
&c, O., Tor ladies' and gentlemen
Th4 Store 10 Tor rent and the Ftxtures for s.i.
Apply on ~ premises, Iron Hall " -
N. b. The above stock, either IN vhole or A.
pnIt, VII oe SOLD a. private sale. To anv one a.
sroa. OF entering the Boot, Shoe and Trunt ~
aesip hs s.ores estter opportunity than nSy
Persons indebted viii confer a favor bx ,ro,. -,
oelllnE And settling their accounts. nTT
FsE .,I FLOWERS OF TIE VERY BEsT
At STEvENs,s
nosso Fancy Store
~ a sS6. hetv. etk and ldtf -. n
FkEsEHR HlsuITS IN CANS.
BRASDY FRUITS,
dsa KING 4 BnscaRI,
II ONE PRICE ONIYf
LAYING on hand very hessr .tock NJ mrs
Can. .nd One vii Ssf the same very sksss ~
80. nc. STEVENS, $50 p. .,
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