Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-25
M EDIcAL.
THE KIDNEYS.

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4 situated at the upper part Of the lon, sur
rounded by fat and consisting of three parts.
viz: The Anterior.and the Interior, the Exterior
The anterior absorbs. Interior consists of
tissues or veins. which serve Il deposit for the
urine and convey it to the exterior. The exte-
rior is conductor also, terminating in single
tube and called the Ureter. The ureters are
connected with the bladder.
The bladder Is composed of various coverings
or tissues, divided into parts, viz the Upper
the Lower, the Nervous, and the Mucous. The
upper expels the lower retains. Many have a
quently occurs in children.
To cure these affections we must bring into
action the muscles, which are engaged in their
various functions. If they are neglected, Gra-
vel or Dropsy may ensuc.
The reader must also be made aware, that
however slight may be the attack, it is sure to
affect his bodily health and mental bowers: as.
our flesh and blood are supported from Theses
GOVT. OR RHEUMATISM.
Pain occurring in the loius is indicative of Tho
above diseases. They occur in persons dis
posed to acid stomach and chalky concr etions.
THE GRAVEL.
The gravel ensues from neglect or i,nproner
treatment of tho kidneys. These ORGANS boinc
weak, the water is not expelled from the blods
der, but allowed to remain; it becomes feverish
and sediment forms. Ii is from this deposit
that the stone is formed and gravel ensues.
DR0PSY
is q collection Of water in some parts Of tbo
body. and bears different names, according TO
the parts affected, viz: when generally diilnseS
over the body, it is called Anasarca: when OF
the abdomen, Ascites; when Of thecchest,,
Hydr0thorax.
TREATMENT.
Helnbold's highly concentrated conn ,oyod
remedies for diseases of tho bladder, iidnSys'
gravel dropsical swellings, rheumatism. and
equity affections. Under this head we have ar
ranged Dysuria, or di ficulty and pain in pass
ing water, scanty secretion or snail and fire.
quent discharges Of water, Strangury or stop-
ping of water, Hermaturia or bloody urine
Gsat and Rheumatism of the kidneys. without
any change II quality, but ,increase of color or
dark water. 1t was always highly recommended
by the late DR.. Physick, ia these affections
This medicine increases tho power of diges-
ton and excites the absorbents into beaithvey
ercise, by which the watery or ealcareous de-
positions and all unnatural enlargemeuts "a
well as pain and inflammation, are reduced. an
is taken by
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. %, 1857.
II. 7. HELMBoLD. Druggist.
Dear Str: L have been sufferer for N Dvyor,Is
of twenty years, with gravel, bladder md hill
ney allections, during which time / have used
various medicinal preparations, and been nm
der the treatment Of the most eminent pbys,.
clans. experiencing but little relief an
Having seen your preparations extensively
aaveisisea, consulted ., with my family physi-
lldid this because l had used all kinds of nd
vertised remedies, and had found them worth
less, ana some quite injurious: in fact, / de-
SPARED OF ever getting well. and determined 10
use no remedies hereafter unless / knew al tbo
ingredients. lt was this that prompted me to.
use your remedy. AS yen advertised that
was composed Of buchG. csJeJs and juriDer 5er-.
1sUZ ITFn n nNaA
excellent combination. and, with his advice.
AFTER an examination Of the article, and con-,
sulting again with the druggist, / concluded 10
try 1t. commenced its use about eight months
ago. az Wnlcn time was confined TO my room
From the first bottle was astonished ana gr1f-
flied at the beneficial effect and after using II
three weeks was able to walk out / felt much
IKE Mrltlng you full statement Of my case at
that tune, but thought my improvement nigh
only be Temporary, and therefore concluded to
defer ana see II 1t would effect a perfect cure
knowing then It would be Of greater value to
you and more satisfactory 20 me.
am now able to report that a cureis esfected
after using the remedy for Eve months.
have not used any now for three months,
and feel as well in all respects rs | ever did.
Your Bnchu being devoid Of any unplensan
taste and Odor. nice tonic and invicorator a
the system. l do not mean 10 be withou. n
whenever occasion may require its use in such
Should any doubt Mr.. Me1 1SUGisHiSH'
ment. he refers 10 the following gentlemen:
Hon. VA. Bigler. ex- Governor Ponnsyiyan I
Hon. Ihos. B. Florence. Philadelphia.
Hon. =. Y. Knox. Judge, philadelphia.
Hon. J. 5, Black. Judge. Philadelphia.
Hon. ID. X. Porter, ex-Gov. Ponnsylva ala.
Hon. Ellis Lewis. Judge. Philadelphia.
Hon. X. z; Glier, Judge United States Court.
Hen. g. W. Woodward. Judge, Philadel,hia-
Hon. w; A. Porter. City Solicitor. Phiia.
Hon. John Bigler, ex-GovernOr California.
Hon. =. Banks, Auditor-Generall, Washing
ton, ID. c., and many others, ii necessary
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