Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-01
Pennsylvania a Hoapital.

Pennsylvania a Hoapital
(FRoM OFFICIAL HOSPITAL RNPoRTs
MAY 10, 1S60-Ellen s.. act 2S single never
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 a relapse for four more. She has been we'll
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 er knuck-
les are very tender, red and painful both hands
are affected. but the right is the most so. This
then, is case of acute rheumatism or it is now
fashlonably called rheumatic fever. 1t is we'll
marked typical case. We will carefully watch the
case, and 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 of rh eu-
matlsm. mean propykanltne. 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. must confess am always lncredulous as
to the worth OF new remedies, which are Wanted
as specifies; but this comes to recommen ended SO
highly, that we are bound to give it trial.
SAME CASE FOUR DAYS LATER!
MAY %, lS60.-I VIII now exhibit to YOU the pa
tient for whom preshribed Propylamine, and
who was then laboring under an attack of acute
of three grains every two hours, Gntermitting it
at night The day after you saw her, L found her
much more comfortable. better than she expected
to be for a week or more, Judging from her other
attack. tThe 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 are now nearly of
their natural size. Thus far our experiment would
have seemed very successful; but gentlemen we
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 of acute rhenma-
tism treated with propyamine, the first of those TO
which called your attention at our last clinic.
She is still very comfortable, and is now taking
three grains thrice daily. -sgr
In this case it has seemed to be followed by very
satisfactory results. The second case to which
your attention was called at last lecture, has
also continued to do we'll. will now bring be-
fore you very characteristic case of acute rheu-
matism, and if the result b satisfactory, think
as good JnyyneV. shall Justly render rerdict
tn faUot of fpropylamiRe
days ago. Has had occasional rheumatic pains
but not to keep his bed, until eight days ago
The pains began in his right knee, subsequently,
affected the left knee, and later the joints of the
upper extremities. These joints all swollen
tense and tender. His tongue is furred; his SIX in
present, dry, though there has been much sweat
lug. His pulse is full and strong and about 90.
He has now used propylamine tweuty-four hours.
This gentlemen is what may be called strictly
typical case OF acute rheumatism. There was ex-
posure to cold and wet and this exposure is fol-
lowed by feeling of GOODNESS. severe articular
PAIN beginning. as it usually does in the lower
joints There is fever and the profuse sweatiug
so general lyattendant on acute rheumatism
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 n
trial to the new remedy we are testing and to ex-
hibit to you this typical case, as have called it,
than which there could not be fairer opportunity
For tln, =
therefore, avoiding the of all other medicines
even anodynes. that there may be no misgvings
as to which was the efficient remedy. You shall
see the case in a future clinic.
THE RESULT.--A FAVORABLE VERDICT.
JUNE 9, lo60-The next of our canvalescents is
the case ofacute rheumatism before you at our elm
ic of May 26th VIII ch then called a typical case,
and which 1T was remarked fair opportunity
for testing the worth of our new remedy. Itwas
therefore steadily given in three grain doses every
two hours for four days The Eatient has got along
very nicely, and is now able to walk about you
See do not hesitate To say that hare neUer seen
as seUeFe easeof acute re~DaZttsns restor
1 10 Hedfht as tS man hes 6ee2, aha acStitoUt be-
,ng prepared to deci1e lostttreiy as to the val1e f
tie renely Ve haze nsed feel 6ouad TO Stute that
VA tie fm tcLich hare tried the ciortde f
ProPylanttne. the patients hace gained their health
n~ch eorlser than 1ker tks treatment ora:norIiy
1~TS~ca. L wish, gentlemen, you would your |
selves try it. and report the results.
For full report of which the above is a CEN |
ieHSeu eklract- see the fnllaQeiphla He6tcGsGLL1
Surgical Reporter. 1t is report after fair trial
oy the best medical authority in this country and
makes it unnecessary tolgive certificates
rom astonished doctors and rejoicing patients
SPEEDY CURE, An EFFECTUAL CURE THE
SAME RESULT IL EVERY CASE, WHENEyER TRIED |
WHEREVER TRIED. WHAT IT HAS DONE,
Ir WILL Do AGAIN.
BULLOCK Crenshaw a firm we'll Known to most |
medical men, by whom the Elixir Prop yamne |
las been introduced have sold to us the exclusive
light to manufacture it according to the original
eclpe, aud we have made arrangements of such
mongst suffering humanity. U1y
WORD TO DOCTORS.
If you prefer to the same remedy in another
orm, We invite your attention to the Pure CRYs- /
Allied PRoPY LAMINE, PURE PRoPYLAMINE LIQUID
'URE PRoPYLAMINE CONCENTRATED, PURE IopIpE
of which we are the sole manufac-
urers.
- We claim other virtue for the Elixir
ropy lamine than is contained in Pure Crystal
led Chloride of Propylamine.
HE ELIXIR MORE CoNvENIESr AND ALWAYS
READY FOR IMMEDIATE USE, AND MAY BE TAKEN
ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS. BY ANY ONE,
EVERY ONE, WHO HAS RHEUHATIsM OF ANY KIND.
SOLD AT rs CTS. A BOTTLE.
Orders may be addressed to :" Propylamine Ma,,-
featuring Co., Office, Room No. 4, S. w Corner
ourth and Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia
Or to either of the following Wholesale Agents
ellock Crenshaw; French, Richards Co.,
eter L. Wright & Co., Zeigler Smith, T Nor
s Perot Co., Philadelphia Dec. 4, lS6l.-ly. i,
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