The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-01
IF State Agent for DAVIS KIDD's MAG
NEr0-ELECTRiC MACHINES. eod& wtocti
oSOO WILL BE FORFEITED BY DIR. L
tIeJNZNI DlX If failing 10 cure in less time tia
DIR. L. DIX'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE,
81 EndicOtt street. Boston. Mass.
HI F. H. H a ".

PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE,
81 Endicott street, Boston, Mass,
is so arranged that patients see hear each
other. Recoect, the ONLY entrance to his Office is
No. 81 having connection with his residence.
scqueniy no family interruption, so that on no ac-
count can any person hesitate apply wing at his Office
DR.. DIX
boldly asserts land il cannot be contradcted except
by Quaekswho will say or do anything, even perjure
themselves, TO impose upon patientsl that he
srHE ONLY REGULAR GRADUATE PHYSICIAN ADJ
vERTIsING IN BOSTON.
SIXTEEN YEARS
engaged in treatment of Special diseases fact so
well known to many Citizens. Publishers, Merchants,
Hotel Proprietors. Sc, that he is much recommend
ed, and particularly to
STRANGERS AND TRAVELLERS.
To avoid and escape Imposition of Foreign and Ma
tive Quacks, more numerous in Boston than other
large cities,
proudly refers to Professors and respectable Pbysi-
cans-many of whom consult him in critical eases,
because of his acknowledged skill and reputation at
tanned through so long experience practice and OBJ
servation.
AFFLICTED AND UNFORTUNATE,
be not robbed and add your suerings in being de-
ceiyed by the lying boasts misrepresentation, false
promises and pretensions of
FOREIGN AND NATIVE QUACkS
who know little of the nature and character Spec
ial diseases, and LESS TO their Some exhibit
forged diplomas of Institutions or Colleges. which
never existed in any part of the world; others
hibit diplomas of the dead, how obtained, Ut known
not only assuming and advertising In names OF those
inserted in the diplomas but to further their impos
ton assume names OF other most celebrated physi-
clans long since dead. Neither be deceived by
QUAcK NosTRuM MAKERS.
through false certificates aud references and recon-
mendations of their medicines By TIE dead, who
not expose contradict them; who, besides, TO
further their imposition. copy from Medical books
much that is written of the qualities aud effects of
different herbs and plants and ascribe all the same
,I.atr E<f ~, ,ot
If not ALL contain Mercury, because Of the ancient
belief OF its curing everything" but now known
to "k more than is cured,' and those not killed,
constitutonally injured for life.
IGNORANCE OF oUAcK DOCTORS AND NOS
rRUM MAKERS,
Through the ignorance the Quack Doctor know
ing no other remedy, he relies upon Mercury, and
gives II TO all his patients in pills, drops sc, the
Nos,rum Maker, equally ignorant, adds TO his
called Extracts Specific. Antidote. &C. both relying
upon its effects in curing few in hundred, il Is
trumpeted in various ways throughout the land but
ALAs nothing is said of the balance; some of whom
die others grow and are left to lnger and su
fer for months or years, until relieved cured, il
possible. by competent ply sicians.
But ALL QUACKs ARE NOT IGNORANT.
Notwithstanding the foregoing facts are known to
Quack doctors and nostrum makers, yet regard
less of the life and health OF Others there those
among them who will even per;ure themselves. con-
tradcting giving mercury to their patients that il
is contained in their Nostrums. that the usual
fee may be obtained for proessedly curing, "the
dollar" or fraction of IT, may be obtained for the
Nostrum. II il thus that many deceived also and
uselessly spend arge amounts for experiments with
quackery
Or. L DIX'S
charges very moderate. Communications
credly confidential, and all may rely on him with the
striciest secrecy and confidence. whatever may be
the disease, condition or situation of any one mar.
ried or single.
Medicines sent by Maitland Express to all parts OF
the United States.
AIlletters requiring advice must contain dollar
to insure answer.
Address Dr. L. DIX, No. 81 Endicottstreet, Boston,
Mass.
Boston, Jan. l, 1868. ly