Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-11
DR.. L. DIX,S

PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE,
81 ESDIooTT STREET, BosTeN, MASS.
o ar "a nged that patients never hear or sac
each other. Reeollect, the only entrance 20 his
Office is No. u, having connection with his
residence, consequently family interruption,
so that on no account can any person hesitate
applying at his otsce, 49,
boldly asserts, land IL cannot be contradicted ex-
cept by quacks, who Will say or do anything, even
that he
Is THE ONLY BKeULLB oRADsArE PHYSICIAN
ADVERTISING IN BOSTON.
TWENTY YEARS
engaged In treatment 81 Special Diseases, fast
| 80 well known TO many citizens publishers, Ener-
chants, hotel proprietors, &c, that he is muek
recommended, snd pa rticulariy 60
sTRANGERsAED IRA vElERs.
To avoid and escape imposition OF foreign and
nGtive quacks, more numerous in Boston than
other large cities,
Dr.. DIX
proudly refers to professors and respect bic phys
icIans-many Of whom who consult him in criti-
cal cases, because of his Acknowledged skill and
reputation, attained through so long experience,
practice and observation.
AFFLICTED AND UNFORTUNATE.
be not robbed, and add 20 your suiferinSs being
deceived by the lying boasts, Misrepresentation
false promises and pretensioTs of
FOREIGN AND NATIVE QUACKS,
who know little OF the nature and character Of
Special Diseases, and less TO their ours. some
exhibit forged diplomas OF institutions or colleges
Others exhibit diplomas of the dead, how obtained
unknown; not only assn ming and advertising
in names Of those inserted in the diplomas but to
further their imposition assume names of other
celebrated physicians long since dead. Neither be
deceived by .s
QUACK NOsTRUM-MAKERS.
through false certihcat es and references, and re
commentators of their medicines by the dead
who cannot expose or contradict them; or who.
besides, TO further their impositions, copy from
medical books much that Is written OF the quail
ties and effects of different herbs and plants, and
sscrbe all the to their pills. extracts specif
les, &C.. most of which, if net ALL contain mercury
because of the ancient belief OF its euring every
thing" but now known to Skill more than il
cured" and those not killed, constitutionaly in
jured for life.
IGNORANCE OF QUACK DOCTORS AND
Observation-Disclosures. r
Through the ignorance of the Quack Doctor
knowing no other remedy ,he relies upon Mercury
and gives it to all his patients in pills. drops &c.
so the nostrum-maker, equally ignorant, adds to
hls so-called extracts specific, antidete, &C., both
relying upon its effects in curing a few In a humid
red, it is trumpeted in various ways throughout
the land but, alas nothing is said of the ball
ance, some of whom die, others grow worse, and
are left to inger suffer for months or wears I'M
I'll relieved or cured, If possible, by competent
physicians.
Bur ALL aUAcKs ARE NOT IGNORANT.
Notwithstanding the foregoing facts are
known to some Quack doctors and nos
trum-makers, yet, regardless OF the lie
and health of others, there are those among thsn
who will even perjure themselves, contrad1cting
giving mercury to their PATIENTS or that IL con-
tanned In their nostrums, so that the "usual fee"
may be obtained for professedly curing, or "the
dollar or Traction of ii, may be obtained for
the nostrum II is thusthat many are deceived
Also and uselessly spend large amounts for expers
iYnents with Quackery.
DR. L. DIX'S
charges are very moderate. Communications
sacredly confidential, and all may rely on him
with the strictest secresy and confidence what
ever may be the disease, condition situation Of
any one, married or single.
Medicines sent by mail or express to sn parts Of
the United States.
All letters requiring advice must contain one
dollar to insure an answer
Address Dr.. L. Dix, No. Il Endicett street,
Boston, Mass.
Boston. 1870. feb9deod&wlyr.