Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-07-20
T H Z KID N Ely S.

The Kidneys are twoin number, situated at the
upper part of the loin, surrounded by fat, and
consisting of three parts, viz: the Anterior, the
Interior, and the Exterior.
The anterior absorbs. interior consists Of tis--
urine and convey it to the erterfsr The exte-
rier is c conductor also, terminating In . single
tube, and called the ureter The ureters are con-
nected with the bladder.
Inc Diadder Is composed Of various coverings
or tissues, divided into parts viz the Upper the
Lower the Nervous, and the Mucous Tho upp.r
eXpels the lower retains. Many have desire to
urinate without the ability, others urinats with
out the ability to retain. This frequently occurs
in children
To cure these affections, we must bring into &C.
tion the muscles, which are engaged in their va
rieus functions If they ere neglected, Gravel or
DrOpsy may ensue.
The reader must also be made aware, that how
ever slight may be the attack 1t is sure to affect
and blood are supported from these sources.
Gour, OR RHEUMITIsx.-Psin occurring In the
loins is indicative of the above diseases, Tb.v
occur In persons disposed to acid stomach and
chalky concretiens
TEE GRAvEL.-The gravel ensues from neaJsct
or improper treatment of the kidneys These or
gan' being weak, the water is not expelled from
the bladder, but allowed to remain; it become.
teVerish, and sediment forms. 1t is from this de-
posit that the stone is formed, and gravel snsuss.
DRoPsY is a collection Of water in some parts Of
the body, and bears:difersnt names, according to
the parts affected, viz: when generally difussd
over the body, it is called Anasarca when of the
Abdomen. Ascites; when of the chest, HydrOtho-
ra1.
TREATnEST--Hembold's highly concentrated
oest remedies for diseases of the bladder kidneys
gravel dropsicaI swellings rheum ati.ln and gouty
affections. Under this head we have arranged
Dysnrie, or difficulty and pain in passing water,
ge. of water; strangury, stopping Of water:
Hem aturia, or bloody urine Gout and Rheuma-
tism of tho kidneys, without any change in guam
tity, but increase in color. or dark water 1t was
always highly recommended by the late Dr..
Physick, in these affections.
This medicine increase. the power Of digestion
and excites the absorbents into healthy exersiss
by which the watery or calcareous dsposftions
and all unnatural engagements, as we'll % pain
and inf animation are reduced, and it is taken By
men, women and children. Directions for use and
diet accompany.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Feb. rs, 1867
II. T, HELuBoLD, Druggist:
DEAR SIR:-I have been a sufferer for inward
of twenty years, with gravel, bladder and kidney
affections during which time have used yarious
medicinal preparations. and been der the trsa.-
Inent of the most eminent Pbysieisns, sxperien=
cling but little relief
Having seen your preparations extensively ad-
vertised, l consulted with my family physician in
regard to using your Extract Buchu.
did this because had used all kinds Of ad-
vertised remedies and had found Them worthless.
and some quite injurious; in fact, I despairsd Of
ever getting we'll, and determined to use no rem
edies hereafter unless knew of the ingredients.
1t vas this that prompted me to use your remedy.
As you advertised that it was ompossd Of buchu,
Cubebs and juniper berries it occurred TO me and
my physician excellent combination, and,
With his advice, after examination of the arti-
Gle, and consulting again with the druggist
cOnsluded to try it, L commenced its use about
eight months ago, at which time was confined
| to my room From the frst bottle was astonish-
cd and gratifed at the beneficial effect and after
using it three weeks was able to walk out. felt
much like writing you a full staten snt OF my case
at that time, but tho ught my improvement might
only be temporary, and therefore concluded to
defer and if it would effect q perfect cure
! and more satisfactory to me
| am now able to report that a cure is effected
after using the remedy for five months
! have not used any now for three months, and
feel as well in all respects as ever did.
Your Buchu being devoid of any unpleasant
taste and odor. nice tenc and invigoratof Of the
| system, / do not mean to be without it VII snever
| occasion may require its nss in such affections.
NJ MCCORMICK
Shoald any doubt Mr.. McCornick's statement,
he refers to the following gentlemen:
Hon. VIM Biglsr, Governor Psnn'a
Hon Thomas Florenae PHILADELPHIA
Hon. j. c. Knox, Judge Philadelphia.
Hon. j. s. Black, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. d. r. Porter, e.. -Governor, Penn'a.
Hon. Ellis Lewis, Judge Philadelphia.
Hon. r. Z. Grier, Judge U. S Court.
Hon. G. W. Woodward, Judge. Philadsiphia!
Hon. W. A. Porter, City Solicitor, Phila.
Hon. John Bigie-, et G overnor, California,
Hon E. Banks Auditor Gen. Washington, DC.
And many others, if necessary.
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