The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1869-01-14
Its History, Virtues and Effects.

EVERYTHING in Nature, Science Art Philosophy
~ and Religion, has history.
1t is natural to the human mind to desire TO trace
everything to its source.
We want to know the origin of things what they have
been, and done, and what their merits are
1t not strange therefore, IL at those who read of Miss
Sawyers Salve should inquire, Who is Miss SAWYER"
" How came she to get up salve9" "Who knows any
thing about it ?" "What has It done2o What will it
dot' The following will give satisfaction to the inuur-
ing.
Miss Sawyer is resident of Rockland and has been
for more than thirty years. She is worthy woman a
member of the First Baptist Church, well known and
highly esteemed in the community, and wthal an old
and experienced The origin of her salve may b
best related in her own words.
In 1915 my feet and ankles became very much diseased
with lniammatory rheumatism leading to enlargement
OF the limbs suffered great, and sometimes excrucat
mig pain. MY muscles were swollen and contracted
that could not walk and when sitting up compelled
to have my limbs supported by chairs and holsters. !
seriously feared that should be cripple for life. /
tried almost everything that promised benefit. But tho
medicines of the day. pankilers panaceas and niments
all failed to give me permanent relief.
Ct" Necessity is the mother Of invention set myself
to work. at last to see what could myself devise my
malady Having some knowledge OF the curative proper
ties OF various things that seemed adapted my
case, began to compound them, and continued my
periments until success crowned my endeavors. The
saye which now offer to the public was the result It,
application dispeled the Inflammation, eascd the pain
reduced the swelling and contraction and III short time
entirely cured me- have had but since when
two or three applications drove it away. These state
ments can be substantiated by many of the citizens OF
Rockland conversant with the facts
" Some time after L got about, OF my ncighbors
children was sadly afflicted with seroulous upon
hands and arms, which rendered them entirely useless
made some of the save for her, she used ii, and in
few weeks she clean and whole This was soon
noised abroad among the neighbors cases Of various
kinds multiplied, and repeated applications for salye
were made to me- and from that day to this have put
up considerable quantities of it chiefly for the use OF the
citizens of my city.
" have repeatedly been solicited to introduce the
general public but being under necessity of doingAny
thing of the kind from pecniary considerations and
foresecng many difficulties in the way introducing it
as well as the fact if successful in convincing the public
OF its real value the market would soon be flooded with
base limitations, have declined until recently have
at length consented, knowing hat there multitudcs
who want just such sayc but do NOT know where to
procure it. Many indeed write TINT they have inquired
TOR 1t OF various apothocarie and been urged take
other kind,
" III advertising it am frequently told that shat.
never be remnneracd for my pains, get the money
back which may spend in making it known to the pub
lie. This does not trouble nc / am not acuated by
mercenary considerations and in no wise dependent
upon any income from the sale of my savc
" AS fast the demand for it increases the Profits ard
expended in advertising it widely; and it will be
until it is known in every part Of the land
" Its effects in the hands those who have used ii
though remarkable and to me- exceedingly gratifying do
not surprise me, for know what did for me and has
done for my neighbors.
Every day almost hear of the it has wrought
and the wonders it is doing.
" Those who use it once will be without it.
There are many who would pay great price if they
could not obtain it without This however needless
rs it is brought within the reach of all.
Ma ny recommendations of it from persons residing
in different States could be given if it were deemed aty
sable
In placing it before the public, great confidence i.
felt that it will meet with cordial reception.
If the people had not been frequently and gross
y imposed upon, would very strange to NE that
any person reading my circulars recommendations and
certificates attcsted of them are by the sigma
lures of some of the best citizens OF Rockand should
doubt the efficacy and value of this salye.
expect that spurious limitations and suyes purpcrt
ing to be superior, &c, will be offered the public aua
wish all to know that there is slyc eNtan like mine
and that even if the ingredients of known no per
son could proportion them properly.
Those who would know further efficacy and value OF
this savc at liberty to address any the parties
whose names attached to the circulars and recon-
mendations.
YARMOUTH, July 20, 1S6s.
MY DEAR MISS SAWYER Il received your kind letter,
and after little while got your Salvc 1t has done me
great deal of good and think it will me- 1t
removes all Inflammation and soreness, and | do
know what shall do without it, There is nothing like
it, for had tried everything heard Of and nothing did
me any good had prepared many salves myself, but
they did not benefit me-. My residence III Philadelphia
have been in Yarmouth for time, with my daugh
ter, but shall probably return home this fall | shall
want several dozens of your good Salve when go bac
recommend it wherever go, and have already intro
duced into many families My occupation very try
ing l have been a nurse for many years. My health
failed me much last winter that feared should be-
obliged to give up business but through the mercy OF
my Heavenly Father have thus far been able to con
tinue my work. often mediate upon His goodness to
me. Although we are personally strangers, / hope my
dear Miss Sawyer, that i'll spirit not. Your God
is my God, and are both striving for better home
Heaven trust shall have the pleasure of seeing you
before RETURN spoke of coming this way
Your ancctiOnate friend
SARAH A. FREEBORN.