The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-10-27
DIR. L. DlX'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE,

DR. L. DlX'S
PRIVATE MEDICALOFI1CE,
II Endicott street, Boston, Mass,
is so arranged that patients never hear each
other Reeollect, the ONLY entrance TO his Office lie
No a. having connection with his residence, con-
sequently no family interruption, SO that on no
count can any person hesitate applying at his Office
boIdy asserts land ii cannot be contradcted except
by Quacks who will say do anything, even perjure
Themselves, to impose upon patientslthat he
sTBE ONLY REGULAR GRADUATE PHYSICIAN Ap-
vERTIsIEG IN BOSTON.
SIXTEEN YEARS
engaged in treatment of Special diseases, fact SO
well known to many Citizens Publishers. 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 Quacks more numerous in Boston than other
large cities,
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
servatioD.
AFFLICTED AND UNFORTUNATE!
be not robbed and add to your suerings in being de-
ceved by the lying boasts, Misrepresentation, false
promises and pretensons of
FOREIGN AND NATIVE QuACKS
who know little of the and character of Spec
ial diseases and LESS to their cure. Some exhibit
forged diplomas of Institutions or Colleges, which
never existed in any part of the world: others ex-
hibit diplomas of the dead, how obtained, III known
not only assuming and advertising in names 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 BY the dead, who
not expose or contradict them; 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
to their Pills, Extracts Specifies, &c. most OF which,
if not ALL contain Mercury, because of the ancient
belief of its touring everything" but now known
TO "ki more than is cured and those not killed,
constitutionally injured for life.
IGNORANCE OF QUACK DOCTORS AND NOS
rRCM MAKERS,
Through the ignorance Of the Quack Doctor, know
ing no other remedy, he relies upon Mercury, and
gives Il to all his patients In pills. drops &C. SO the
Nostrum Maker, equally ignorant, adds to his So
called Extracts, Specific, Antidote, &C, both relying
upon Its effects in curing few in hundred, 1t is
trumpeted in various ways throu ghcut the land but
ALAS! nothing is said Of the balance; of whom
die others grow worse. and left to linger and suf
fer for months or years until relieved or cured, il
possible, by competent physicians.
But ALL QUACKs ARE NOT IGNORANT.
Notwithstanding the foregoing facts are known to
some quack doctors and nOstrum makers yet, regard
less of the life and health of others, there those
among them who will even perure themselves, con-
is contained in their Nostrums, so that the usual
fee may be obtained for professedy curing, or 1.-THE
dollar" Traction of it, may be obtained for the
Nostrum 1t il thus that many deceived also and
usclessly spendl srge amounts for experiments with
quackery.
DR.. l. DIX'S
charges are very moderate. Communications
credy confidential, and all may rely ON him with the
strictest secrecy and confidence, whatever may be
the disease, condition or situation of any one, mar
ried or single.
Medicines sentby Maitland Express to alp pats of
the United States.
All letters requiring advice must contain dollar
to insure answer.
Address DR.. L. DIX No. 81 Endicottstreet, Boston,
Mass.
Boston, Jan. ], 1863. 1y