The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-01-17
DIR. l.. DIX'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE,
81 EndicOtt street. Rosfon. Mass

DIR. l.. DIX'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE,
81 Endicott street, Boston, Mass,
is so arranged that patients see or hear each
other. Recoect, the ONLY entrance to his Office Is
No. 81 having connection with his residence con-
sequently no family interruption, that on no ac-
count can any person hesitate applying at his office.
DIR. DIX
boldly asserts land be contradicted except
by Quacks, who will do anything, perjure
themselves, TO impose upon patientsl that he
is THE ONLY REGULAR GRADUATE PHYSICIAN ADJ
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.. DIX
proudly refers to 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
seryaton.
AFFLICTED AND UNFORTUNATE.
be not robbed and add to your suerngs in being de-
ceived by the lying boasts, Misrepresentation false
promises and pretensions of
FOREIGN AND NATIVE QUACKS,
who know little of the and character of Spec
ial Diseases and as their cure Some exhibit
forged diplomas of Institutions Colleges, which
never existed in any part OF the world; others
hibt diplomas of the dead, how obtained. III known;
not only assuming and advertising in of those
inserted in 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-
mendations of their medicines By the dead who
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
TO their Pills, Extracts Specifics &c. most of which,
If not all contain Mercury, because of the ancient
belief of its 'curing every thing but row known
to kill more than is cured" and those not killed,
consttutionally injured Tor life.
IGNORANCE OF QUACK DOCTORS AND NOS
TRUM MAKERS.
Through the-ignorance of the ouack Doctor know.
ing no other remedy. he relies upon Mercury, and
gives it to all his patients in pills drops &c. the
called Extracts, Specific, Antidoe, &c. both relying
upon its effects in curing few in hundred, 1t il
ALAS! nothing is said of the balance some of whom
die, Others grow worse and left to linger and suf
fer for months or years until relieved or 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, yet regard
less of the life and health of Others there are those
among them who will even perjure themselves con-
tradcting giving mercury to their patients that it
is contained in their Nostrums. so that the usual
fee may be obtained for proessedly curing, ''the
Nostrum. Ii is thus that many deceived also and
usclessly spend large amounts for experiments with
quackery.
DR. l. DIX'S
charges are very moderate. Communications sa-
eredy 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
red 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 an answer.
Address DIR. l.. Dix, No. 81 Endcott street Boston,
Mass
Boston, Jan. /, 1868. ly