Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-03-20
"OS TIE TER'S STOMAC III
i 7 X S.-The nronrietors and

Manufacturers of Hostetter's Celebratsd Stomach
Bitters can appeal with perfect confidence to ply
sicians and citizens generally of the United States
because the article has attained reputation here
tOfore unknown A few facts upon this point viii
speak more powerfully than volumes Of bare asser-
ton or blazoning puffery. The consumption of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for the last year a
mounted TO over a half-million bottles, and from
It's manifest steady increase in times past, ii is
ident that during the coming year the consump-
ton will reach near one million bottles. This i'm
mense amount could never have been sold but for
the rare medicinal properties contained in the pre-
paration. and the sanction of the most prominent
physicians in those sections of the country where
the article is best known, who not only recommend
the Biters TO their patients, but are ready at all
times to give testimonials to its efficacy in all
ses Of stomachic arrangements and the diseases re-
sulting therefrom. Thisis not a temporary popu-
larity, obtained by extraordinary efforts in the way
of trumpeting the qualities of the Bitters but
solid estimation of an invaluable medicine. which
is destined TO be enduring time itself
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters have proved a God
send to regions where fever and ague and various
other bilious complaints have counted their vic
tins by hundreds. To be able to state confident
ly hat the Biters' certain for the D. VS.
pepsia and like diseases, is to the proprietors a
source of unaloyed pleasure. II removes all NOR
bid matter from the stomach, purifes the blood.
and imparts renewed vitality to the nervous sys-
tenn giving it that tone ard energy indispensable
for the restoration of health. 1t operates upon
the stomach liver, and other digestive organs.
to a condition essential to the healthy discharge
Of the functions Of nature.
Elderly persons may use the Bitters daily rs per
directions on the bottle. and they will find il a
stimulant peculiarly adapted to comfort declining
years it is pleasant to the palate, invi igoratng
to the bowels, excellent tonic, and reJuvena-
| ting generally. We have evidence of thousands
| of aged and women who have experienced
the benefit of using this preparation while suffer
| ing from stomach arrangements and general de-
bility; acting under the advice of physicians
| they have abandoned all deeterious drugs and
| fairly tested the merits OF this article. A few
words to the gentler There are certain Pc
riods when their cares so harrassing that many
of them sink under the trial. The relation OF mo-
ther and child is so absorbingly tender, that the
mother, especially If she be young is apt to for
get her own health in the extreme anxiety for her
| infant. Should the period for maternity arrive
| during the summer season, the wear of body and
mind is generally aggravated. Here, then, is a
necessity for stmulant to recuperate the ener-
ges of the system, and enable the mother to bear
up under her exhausting trials and responsible
ties. Nursing mothers generally prefer the Bit
ters to all other invigOratorS that receive the
dorsement of physicians, because it is agreeable
to the taste as well certain to give permanent
increase of bodily strength.
All those persons, to whom we have particular
ly referred above, to wit sufferers from fever and
ague, caused by malaria, diarrhoa, dysentery, in
digestion loss of appetite, and all diseases de
rangements of the stomach, superanuated inval-
ids, persons of sedentary occupation, and nursing
mothers will consult their own physical welfare
by giving to Hostetters Celebrated Stomach Bit
tiers trial.
Cautton.-We caution the public against using
any of the many limitations counterfeits but ask
for HoStetterS CeLebyated Stomach Bttters and see
that each bottle has the words sFDr. j. Hostetter
Stomach Bitters'' blown ON the side of the bottle
and stamped the me talle cap covering the cork
and observe that our autograph signature is the
label. rg@ Prepared and sold by HostetterA Smith
Pittsburg Pa, and sold by all druggists, grocers
and dealers generally throughout the United
States Canada. South America, and Germ any.
Agents-Geo.W Rheem and c. d Watts, n, Clear
field John Patton, Curwensville; d. Tyler, Hus
ton K. X. Arnold. Luthersburg. Oct24, go.