Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-08-19
DIR. WEBER, DENTIST, OF BOSTON.

'In the year 1851, my health became very much i'm
paired in consequence of applying closely
my business, 50 that was obliged to renquish and
go abroad. went out into the western country for
the purpose of visiting my friends there and with the
hope OF recovering my health. while there, as was
crossing Of the large prares in the great valley of
the Mississippi, my attention arrested by large
cluster Of beautiful wild flowers and never having
seen the like before l gathered few Of them, and
found them to emit very agreeable aromatic odor,
which Impressed me with the thought that the plant
might possess some valuable medicinal properties |
made considerable inquiry about it, but could
give me any information except Dutch farmer who
lived In the neghborhood He informed that he
had known horses, when afflicted with the heaves, and
Turned out upon the prairies to Craze, to hnd this
weed and cat of daily until they got we'll gather
cd small quantity and brought it to Massachusetts,
Tor the purpose Of ascertaining what its real
medicinal properties. Since then have proved 1t to
be the most valuable remedy for the of Consump
ton, and other pulmonary affections, that has ever
been discovered or employed in the treatment OF such
diseases. Please read the following account of my
case being the first of Consumption treat
ed with this new remedy.
In the latter part of January, 1854, took slight
cold, and very soon after, commenced coughing |
took some simple medicines, believing il would soon
pass on. But instead of getting better my cough
grew rapidly worse, and bronchial difficulty with
which had been troubled more less for several
years seemed rapidly to increase. For three long
months the symptoms Of disease constantly increased
My cough became very severe, and my lungs were 50
sore that my breathing lAborious and painful.
My throat was more troublesome than ever. Tho
pains IN my chest and sides severe that
nights was not able to sleep at all Ny appetite had
left me, and the sight and smell Of all kinds Of food
were disagreeable and nauseatng. Diarrhna in its
worst form was preying upon me. accompanied with
night swests My flesh and strength last wasting
away My friends pronounced me in consumption,
and expressed the opinion that could not live but u
few months at most several Of my family having dice
of that disease.
One day, as was thinking Of my condition. and en-
deavoring to reconcile myself to my fate foTci-
bly, seized with the thought that the ird Cesd which
had discovered in the Mississippi valley in 1851 would
help me. And, az drowning man who will grasp al
a straw for assistance, seized upon the idea, and
arose to my feet with fresh courage.
came to the conclusion that ii it good for tho
lungs OF horses II must also be good for the lungs
man. Accordingly determined to make the expert.
ment. had about two ounces Of the herb, which
all there this side Of the Aleghanies. prepared
Of II as thought best, and commenced taking II
three times day, teaspoOnful at u time one houi
before eating. Under this treatment my health began
to improve The pressure at my lungs very soon
relieved, and my breathing became easy and natural
All my difficulties seemed to be fast leaving me. Ms
sleep soon became sweet and refreshing, my appetit,
began gradually to return and within three weeks from
the time commenced taking my new remedy, my
cough, bronchitis, neuralgia pains, diarrhUa, and
night sweats, had entirely left me. was we'll with
the exception Of some large swengs which the medi
cine drove out upon the surface Of my body, and 0
general debility, from both Of which very soon re-
covered. have not had occasion 10 take any kind Of
medicine since Ny htAlth has not been better at an,
time fifteen years Of age than it ia at tn,
present. All Of my family who have been attacked
bly, have fallen victim TO 1t myself had not beer
guided by an oyerrulng Providence in the discover,
OF this new medicine am now fully persuaded thA
by the use OF the
PRAIRIE WEED BALSA NJ
Consumption Can he Curedl
aEo. G. GOODWIN 4 CO., SO Hanover st., Bestcr
AUSTIN BRos sTEERE, 80 4 90 Federal street
boston. 1y5l-mli