The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-09-22
DIR. l.. DIX'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE,
81 EndicOtt street, Boston. Mass.

81 EndicOtt street, Boston, Mass,
Is so arranged that patients never see hear each
other Recolect, the ONLY entrance to his Office is
No 81 having no connection with his residence con-
sequently no family interruption. that on no ac-
count can any person hesitate applying at his Office
DR. DIX
boldly asserts land it cannot be
by Quacks,who will say or do anything even perjure
themselves, TO impose upon patientsl that he
s THE ONLY REGULAR GRADUATE PHYSICIAN ADJ
vERTIsrNG IN BOSTON.
SIXTEEN YEARS
engaged in treatment of Special diseases a fact so
well known to many Citizens ublishers, Merchants
Hotel Proprietors &c that he is much recommend.
ed, and particularly to
STRANGERS AND TRAVELLERS.
To avoid and escape Imposition of Foreign and Ma
tive Quaeks, more numerous in Boston than other
large cities,
DR.. L. DIX
proudly refers to Professors and respectable Phys
cians-many of whom consult him in critical cases.
because of his acknowledged skill and reputation at
tanned through so long experience, practice and OBJ
seryaton.
AFFLICTED AND UNFORTUNATE!
be not robbed and add TO your sueripgs in being
ceved by the lying boasts, misrepresentation false
promises and pretensions of
FOREIGN AND NATIVE QUACKs
who know little of the nature and character Of Spec
al diseases and LESS as TO their Some exhibit
forged diplomas of Institutions Colleges which
never existed IN any part OF the world: others ex-
hibt diplomas of the dead how obtained. m known;
not only assuming and advertising in of those
inserted in the diplomas but to further their mposi-
ton assume names of other most celebrated physi-
clans long since dead. Neither be deceived by
QUAck NOsTRUM MAKERS.
through false certificates and references and recon-
mendations of their medicines bg the dead no ca n
not expose or contradict them; or who. besides, TO
further their imposition, copy from Medical books
much that is written OF the qualities and effects Of
different herbs and plants, and ascribe all the same
70 their Pills, Extracts. Specifics &C.. of which,
If not all. contain Mercury because of the ancient
TO ''kill more than Is cured" and those not Killed
constitutionally injured for life. tH
IGNORANCE OF QUACK DOCTORS AND NOS.
TRUM MAKERS.
Through the ignorance of the Quack Doctor know.
gives it to all his patients in pills drops. &c, 40 the
Nostrum Maker, equally ignorant, adds TO his So
called Extracts, Specific, Antidoe. &C., both relying
upon its effects in curing few in hundred, il Is
trumpeed in various ways throughout the land: but
ALAS. nothing is said of the balance; some of whom
die, others grow and left TO linger and sui.
fer for months years until relieved or cured, il
possible, by competent physicians. t"f N1
BUT ALL QUACKS ARE NOT IGNORANT.
Notwithstanding the foregoing facts are known TO
some 9uack doctors and nostrum makers yet regard
less of the life and health of Others there are those
among them who will even perjure themselves, con-
tradicting giving mercury to their patients that il
Is contained in their Nostrums. so that the usual
fee" may be obtained for proessedly curing. "the
dollar Traction of it, may be obtained for the
Nostrum. 1t i. thus that many are deceived also and
useessly spendiarge amounts for experiments with
quackery.
DR.. l. DIX'S
charges very moderate. Communications
credly confidential and all may rely ON him with the
strictest secrecy and confidence. whatever NAV be
the disease condition or situation of any one, mar
ried or single.
Medicines sentb by Mailan Express to all parts of
the United States
Allleters requiring advice tcontain one dollar
to insure answer.
Address DIR. l.. DIX No 81 Endicottstre Boston
Mass.
Boston, Jan. l. 1863. ly