Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-07-28
THE HISTORY OF Dr. SCH ENCK'S OWN
CASE AND HOW HE WAS
CURED OF CONSUN PTION

Many years ago, whilst soing in Phis dephia hsd
progressed gradually into the last stage Of Pulmonary
Consumption. All hopes Of my recovery being dssipa-
ted, advised by nv physician, nT Parrish, to
into the country Moustown New Jerey,
being my native place, removed hither My father
ard all his family had lived died thereand died Of
pulmonary consumption On my arrival was put to
bed where ley for many weeks in what deemed
hopeless condition. Dr. Thornton, who had been my
fathers family physician. and had attended him in his
last Illness called TO He thought my case
entirely ond the reach Of medicine and decided
must die, and gave week to arrange my tempo
raj affairs in. In this apparently hopeless condition.
heard Of the remedies which now make and sell 1t
seemed that l could fee them working their way,
and penetrating every nerve 6bre and tissue Of my sys-
TEN.
Ny lungs and liver put on new action, and the mol
hid which had for years accumulated and irrtated
the different organs Of the body eliminated the tu-
bercles my lungs iipened, and expecorated from
my lungs much pint Of yellow offensive matter
every morning. AS this expectoraton Of subsi-
ded the yer abated the pain LEFT me- the cough ceased
to haIAss me, and The eNhaustug nght-swoats
longer known and had refreshing Sleep which had
long been a stranger. My appetite began re.urn.
and times found it difficult to restrain myself from
eating much with this return Of health gained in
strength and now feshy. now a healthy man
with healed cicatfN 10 middle nbe OF the
right lung and the lower lobe hepaized with complete
adhesion Of the pleura. The left lung is sound and the
upper lobe Of the right is in oleAby healthy
dton.
Consumption at that time thought to be an in
durable sease by every one, ply, icans well those
who unlearned in medicine-espeeally such cases
reduced to the condition in This induced
many people to believe my recovery only temporary.
prepared and gave the medicines to consumptives
Il. ~
demand inc eased rapidly, that determined offer
them the public, and devote my undivided attention
to lung diseases In truth, to reed to 1t, for
people wo ID send for far and near, to ascertain
whether t cir like mine
For many years, in conjuncti n with my principal
office in Philadelphia, have been making regular pro-
fessional visits to New York. b ston. Baltimore, and
rittsourg.
For several years past have made many as we hun
dred examinations weekly, with the Respirometer For
such examination my charge is three dollars and II
ables to give each patient the condition Of his
disease and tell him frankly wherher he will get we'll
The gr, at why physicians do consump-
ton is, that they try to do much they give medi
cnes to stop the cough to stop the night sweats hectic
fever, and by doing they derange the whole digestive
system locking up the secreions and eventually the pa
tent dies.
The Pulmonic Syrup is one of the valuable med-
cnes known. II is nutrient, powerfully tonic and heal
ing in itself II contains opium, yet loosens the
hegm in the bronchial tubes, and throws it of
with little exertion bottle frequently cures an or
binary cold but It will be we'll arst take dose Of
schencks Mandrake Pills to cleanse the stomach. The
Pulmonic Syrup is readily dgested and absorbed into
blood to which 1t imparts its healing properties 1t is
one Of the best preparations Of iron In T. is pow
erfu tonic of itself and when Seaweed Tonic dis
solves the mueus in the stomach and is carried off by
the aid Of the Mandrake Pills, healthy wv Of gastric
juice, good appetite, and good digestion follow.
The Seaweed Tonic is stimulant, and none other
required when it is used. II is pure and pleasant no
bad effects like when using Bourbon whisky which dis
orders the stomach, topors liver locks up all the Sc.
creons turns the blood into water dropsy sets in and
the patient dies suddenly
Bourbon whisky is recommended now. DAYS by almost
every physician. Many patients that visit my rooms
both male and female, stupeded with this poison.
The relief is temporary they cough they take little
whiskey II they feel weak and feeble, they take little
whisky II they cannot sleepe they take little whisky
and they go on this requhirg and more until
they are boated up, and imagine they getting feshy
The stomach. liver, and digestive powers are completely
destroyed, and Use their appetite for food No one was
ever cured Of consumption by this process where cav
ties have been formed ir the lungs little stimu.
liant is heqnently beneficial to consumpyes, such as
pure brandy or good wines in many London por
ter or brown stout in moderate quantities but Bourbon
whisky hastens on. instead OF curing consumption.
The seAweed Tonic produces lasting results thorough
ly nSigoratng the stomach and digestive system and
enabling Il to eliminate and make n'o healthy blood the
food which may be used for that purpose ia so won
dertul inits eiects that wine. glass full will digest
hearty meal and e Of II taken before brs .kast will
give tone TO the stomach which few medicines uossess
the power Of doing,
The Mandrake PILE may be taken with entire safety
by all ages and conditions producing all the good effects
that can be obtained from ome or any Of the mercu.
rial medioines and wilhou, any their hur fa or inju
Tous results IheJ carry OF tn System the feeuent
aud wornout matters loossned and dissolved by my sea
weed Tonic and Pulmonie Syrup II will be seen that
all three Of my medicines need in most cases to
cure consumption
AGENTS.
BOSTON-1eorge @, Goodwin & Co.
NEW lORk-DemAs, Barnes X Co
BALTIMORE-S. q. Hence
PIrTsBuRGH-DE George II Keyser.
ClNClNNA IL E SURE 4 Co.. and j. d. PARK
ChlCAGO-lord Smith, aud II scoyil
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