The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-01-12

SSO0 WILL BE FORFEITED BY DIR. l..
eDCOO DIX if failing to cure in less time than
any other hysician. more efectually and perma-
nently with less RANT from occupation fear of
exposure TO all weather, with safe and pleasant med
icincs
SELFABUSE AND SOLITARY HABITS
Their effects and consequences;
SPECIAL AILMENTS AND SITUATIONS,
Incident TO Married and Single Ladies;
SECRET AND DELICATE DISORDERS;
Mercurial Affectio S; Eruptions and all Diseases of
the Skin; Ulcers of the Nose, broat and Body Pin
Piles on the Face; swellings of the Joints Nervous
ness; Constitutional and other Weaknesses in youth
and the more advanced at all ages, of
BOTH SEXES, SINGLE OR MARRIED
DR. L. DIX'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE,
81 EndicOtt street, Boston, Mass,
is so arranged that patients see or hear each
other. Recollect the ONLY entrance to his Office is
No. H. having no connection with his residence con
sequenty no family interruption so that on no ac-
count can any person hesitate applying at his Office.
DR.. DIX
boldly asserts land it cannot be contradiced
by Quacks, who will say do nything, even perjure
themselves. to impose upon patientsl that he
is THE ONLY REGULAR GRADUATE PHYSICIAN AID
yEkTfsIeG IN BOSTON.
SIXTEEN YEARS
engaged in treatment of Special diseases a fact so
well known 10 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 Quaeks, more numerous in Boston than other
large cities,
DIR. l.. DIXl
proudly refersto 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
seryation.
AFFLICTED AND UNFORTUNATE!
be not robbed and add your suerings in being ce
ceived by the lying boasts Interpretations false
promises and ptctensions of
FOREIGN AND NATIVE QUACKs,
who know ttle of the nature and character of Spec
iai diseases and LESS as 10 their cure Some exhibit
forged diplomas of Institutions Colleges which
never existed in any part of the world; others
bibit diplomas of the dead how obtained. known
not only assuming and advertising in names of those
inserted in thedplomas, 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 can
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 ascrbe all the same
to their Pilis.Extracts, Specifics &c, most of which,
belief of its "curing everything" but now known
to ''kill more than is cured" aud those not killed
consttutionally injured for life
IGNORANCE OF QUACK DOCTORS AND NOS
IhU VI MAhEkS.
Through the ignorance ofthe Quack Doctor know
ing no other remedy he relies upon Mercury and
gives it to all his patients in pills drops &C. so the
Nosirum Maker, equally ignorant, adds 10 his So
called Extracts, Specific, ADtdote. &C. both relying
upon its effects in curing a few in a hundred il is
trumpeted in various ways throughout the land but
ALAS! nothing is said OF the balance: some of whom
die, Others grow worse and left TO nger and su
fer for months or years, until relieved cured if
possible, by competent physicians.
But ALL QUACKS ARE NOT IGNORANT
Notwithstanding the foregoing facts are known TO
some quack doctors and nostrum makers vet regard
less of the life and health of Others there are those
among them who will even perjure themselves con-
tradiciing giving mercury to their patients that il
is contained in their Nostrums. that the usual
fee may be obtained for proiessedly curing or 1.-THE
dollar Traction of il" may be obtained for the
Nostrum. 1t is thus that many deceive also and
useessy spend large amounts for experiments with
quackery
DIR. l. DIX'S
charges very moderate. Communications sa-
credly confidential, and all may rely on him with the
strcfest secrecy and confidence, wha' ever may be
the disease condition or situation of any one, mar
ried or single.
Medicines sent by Mail and Express to all parts of
the United States
All letters requiring advice must contain dollar
TO insure an answer.
Address DIR. L. DIX, No. 81 Endcott street, Boston,
Mass