Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-12-25
Pennsylvania Hoapital.


MAY l9, lS60.-Ellen s.. act. IS, single, meyer
was very strong. Two years ago she had an at
tack of acute rheum atism from which she was con-
fined to her bed for two weeks. and subsequently,
from relapse for four more. She has been well
since then till last Saturday; while engaged in
house cleaning she took cold. had pain in her back
felt cold, but had no decided chill. Two DAYS
later her ankles began to swell which was follow
ed by swelling of the knee joints and of the hands
She has dull pain in her shoulders and Ter knuek-
les are very tender, red and painful; both hands
are affected. but the right is the most so. This
then is of acute rh cum atsm, or as it is now
fashonably called, rheumatic fever. 1t is we'll
marked typical case. We will carefully watch thu
case land from time to time call your attention to
the various symptoms which present themselves.
My chief object in bringing her before you is
to call your attention to remedy which has re-
Gently been recommended in the treatm of rheu-
matlsm. mean prapgkGDst1e DR.. Awenarius of
st. Petersburg, recommends it in the highest terms
having derived great benefit from its use in $50
cases which came under his care. Various com
mandatory testimonials respecting it have appear
ed in our journals and propose giving it another
trial L must confess l always incredulous
to the worth of new remedies, which are vaunted
specifics; but this comes to Us recommen nded
highly, that We are bound to give it trial.
SAME CASE FOUR DAYS LATER.
MAY %, IS60.-I viii now exhibit to you the pa
tient for whom preshribed Propylamine and
who was then laboring under attack of acute
rheumatism. She has steadily taken it in doses
of three grains, every two hours, (ntermitting it
at night. The day after you her, found her
much more comforta bic. better than she expected
to be for week or more, Judging from her other
attack. tIhe patient now walked into the ROOM,
The improvement has steadily progressed, and
you cannot fail to notice marked change in the
appearance of her joints. which nearly of
their natural size Thus far experiment would
have seemed very successful but gentlemen
must wait little while before we can give de-
cided opinion as to what is to be the result.
THREE DAYS LATER,.
MAY 26, 1S60-This is the case of acute rhenma-
tism treated with propylamine the first of those to
which l called your attention at our last clinic.
She is still very comfortable, and is now taking
three grains thrice daily.
In this it has seemed to be followed by very
satisfactory results. The second case to which
your attention was called at our last lecture has
fore you 4 very characteristic of acute rheu-
matism, and if the result b satisfactory, think
as good J~ryDaen IRE shall jHstLy render oar rerdid
IN farm Of prOpylamiRe.
lie is a seaman, act. 26. who was admitted a few
days ago, Has had occasional rheumatic pains,
but not to keep his bed, until eigh days ago.
The pains began in his right knee, subsequently
affected the left knee, and later the joints of the
upper eXtremities. These Joints are all swollen,
tense and tender. His tongue is furred; his SIX in
at present dry, though there has been much sweat
lug. His pulse is full and strong, and about 80.
he has now used prOpy lamine tweuty-four hours.
This gentlemen is what may be called strictly
typical case OF acute rheuma atism. There ex-
poSure to cold and wet, and this exposure is fol-
lowed by feeling of coldness. severe articular
pain, beginning. as it usually does, in the lower
joints There is fever and the profuse sweating,
so ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS on acute rheumatism.
L did not bring this patient before you with the
intention OF giving you lecture on all the points
connected with rheumatism, but to again give
trial to the new remedy testing, and to X
hihit to You this typical case, as have called it,
than which there could not be fairer opportunity
for testing the medicine in question. We are.
therefore, avoiding the of all other medicines,
even anodynes, that there may be no msgivings
to which was the efficient remedy. You shall
see the case in future clinic.
THE RESULT.-A FAVORABLE VERDICT.
JUNE 9, l86O.-The next of our canvalescents is
the case of acute atsm before you at elm
ic of May 26th, which then called typical case,
and which 1t was remarked was a fair opportunity
for testing the worth of our remedy. ItWas
therefore steadily given in three grain doses every
two hours Tor four days The patient has got along
very nicely, and is now able to walk about you
see. do not hesitate to sag that hare neUer seen
as SeUere case acute rheumatism reStOr-
ea to health Hts hos been, and qcith0wt be-
t7t prepared TO aecide pONtiUely to the C2tue Of
Tire remedy hare nsed feel bonAd TO state that
ar te 1chIch hare tried the chiOride of
Propylamtne tie patients hare gained their heath
naHch eariter than tt71ier Ha treatment oraiHaysiy
pursued. l wish, gentlemen, you would your
selves try it, and report the results.
For full report of which the above is
densed extract, see the Philadelphia MedicaLaR9
Smrgseat Reporter. 1t is report after fair trial
by the best medical authority in this country and
IL unnecessary tOISlVe numerous certlHcaleS
from astonished doctors and rejoicing patients.
SPEEDY CURE. An EFFECTUAL CURE THE
SANE RESULT IN EVERY CASE, Whenever TRIEI.
WHEREVER TRIED. WHAT 1T HAS DONE,
IT WILL Do AGAIN.
BULLOCK Crenshaw firm well Known to most
medical men, by whom the Elixir propylamine
has been introduced. have sold to US the exclusive
right to manufacture it according to the original
recipe, aud we have made arrangements of such
magnitude as to enable us to scatter it broadcast
amongst suffering humanity.
A WORD TO DOCTORS
If you prefer to use the same remedy in another
form, VIC invite your attention to the PURE Cars
TALIzED PRoPYLAaINE, PURE. PRoPYLAMINE LIQUID,
PURE PRoPYLAMINE CoNcENTRArED, PURE IoDIDE
PRoPYLAMINE, of which we are the sole lpanufac-
turers
We claim other virtue for the Elixir
Propy lamine than is contained in Pure Crystal
lied Chloride of Propylamine,
The ELIXIR is MORE CONVENIENT AND ALWAYS
READY For INMEn4ATE USE AND May TAKEN
ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS, BY ANY ONE, BY
EVERY ONE. WHO HAS RHEUHATIsM OF ANY KIND.
SOLD AT IS CTS A BOTTLE.
Orders may be addressed to Propyzamine Man
ufactnring Ca, Office Room No, T. S.W Corner
Fourth and Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia.
Or to either of the following Wholesale Agents
Bullock Crenshaw French, Richards Co.,
John NJ. NJ aris Co, Geo. D. Wetherell & Co.,
Peter T. Wright & Co., Zeigler & Smith, T Nor
ris Perot & Co., Philadelphia. Dec 4, lS61.-ly