The Portland daily press., 1863-01-19
DIR. l.. DIX'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE,
81 Endicott street. Boston, Mass,

DIR. l.. DIX'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE,
81 Endicott street, Boston, Mass,
is arranged that patients see or hear each
other Recollect the ONLY entrance 10 his Office is
No q. having connection with his residence
sequently no family interruption, that on no ac-
count can any person hesitate applying at his Office.
DR. DIX
b0y asserts land it cannot be contradicted except
by Iuacks who Will say or do anything, even perjure
themselves, 10 impose upon patientsl that he
is THE ONLY REGULAR GRADUATE PHYSICIAN AID
vERTIsING IN BOSTON.
SIXTEEN YEARS
engaged in treatment of Special diseases fact
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,
DIR. L. DIXl
proudly refers 10 Professors and respectable Physi-
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 TO your suferngs in being &C.
ceiyed by the lying boasts Misrepresentation false
promises and pIetensions of
FOREIGN AND NATIVE QUACKS,
who know little of the nature and character of Spec
ial diseases and LESS 10 their cure Some exhibit
forged diplomas OF Institutions 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 III the diplomas but to further their imposi
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-
mendatious 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 aseribe all the
to their Pills Extracts, Specifics &C. most of which,
if not all contain Mercury, because of the ancient
belief Of its "cnring everything" but now known
TO kill more than is cured, and those not killed.
constitutonally injured Tor life.
IGNORANCE OF QUACK DOCTORS AND NOS
TRUM 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, the
Nostrum Maker, equally ignorant adds TO his
called Extracts. Specific, AntdOie, &c. both relying
upon its effects in curing few in hundred, it 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 inger and suf
fer for months years, until relieved cured, if
possible, by competent physicians.
But ALL QUACKs ARE NOT IGNORANT
Notwithstanding the foregoing facts known to
quack doctors and nostrum makers, yet, regard
less of the life and health OF others, there those
among them who will even perjure themselves, con-
tadcting giving mercury to their patients that it
is contained in their Nostrums. that the usual
fee may be obtained for profesSedly curing or 1.-THE
dollar Traction of il" may be obtained for the
Nostrum II is thus that many deceived also. land
uselessy spend large amounts for experiments with
quackery.
DIR. L DIX'S
charges very moderate. Communications
credly confidential, and all may rely him with the
strictest secrecy and confidence. whatever 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 one dollar
to insure answer.
Address Dr. L. DIX, No 81 Endicott street, Boston.
Mass
Boston, Jan. l, 1868. 1y