Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-05-16
pR. l. iDIX'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE.

III ' n r MEDAGAl< Of lie.
p ESDICOTT STREET, BOsToS, MASS.
So arranged chat patients never hear or
see each other Ilecollect the only en-
trance to his Office is No. p, having no con-
nectiOn with his residence, consequently
no family interruptions. so that on no ac-
count can any person hesitate applying at
Ris Office
boldly asserts, land II cannot be contradict-
ed, except by quacks, who viii say or do
anything, even perjure themselves, to inn
pose upon patients,l that he
Is THE ONLY REGULAR GRADUATE PHYS
ICIAS ADVERTISING IN BOSTON.
TWENTY YEARS
engaged in treatment OF Special Diseases,
a fact so well known to many citizens, pub
fishers. merchants, hotel proprletOrs &C.
that he is much recommended, and partic-
STRANGERS AND TRAVELLERS.
TO avoid and escape imposition OF for
cign and native quacks, more numerous IN
Boston than other large cities,
DR.. DIX
proudly refers to professors and respecta-
bic physicians-many of whom consult
him IN critical cases, because OF his ac-
knowledged skill and reputation, attained
through long experience, practice and OBJ
AFFLICTED AND UNFORTUNATE
be not robbed, and add to your sufferings
in being deceived by the lying boasts, mis-
representations, false promises and pre-
F0REfGN AND NATIVE QUAcKs,
who know little OF the nature and charac-
ter of Special Diseases, and less as to their
cure. Some exhibit forged diplomas of
institutions or colleges which never existed
in any part of the world; Others exhibit
diplomas OF the dead, how obtained un-
known: not only assuming 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
QUACK Observation-Disclosures,
through false certificates and references,
and recommendations OF their medicines
by the dead, who cannot expose or contra
dict them; or who, besides, TO further their
impositions, copy from medical books much
that is written of the qualities and effects
of different herbs and plants, and ascribe
all the same to their pills, extracts, speci-
fics, &c, most of which, If not all, contain
mercury, because Of the ancient belief OF its
''kin more than is cured" and those not
killed, constitutionally injured for life.
IGNORANCE OF QUACh DOCTORS AND
NOSTRU M-MAkERS.
Through the ignorance OF the Quack
Doctor, knowing no other remedy, he re-
lies upon Mercury and gives il to all his
patients in pills, drops, &c, so the nostrum-
maker, equally ignorant, adds to his so
called extracts, specific, anfidote. &c, both
relying upon its effect in curing a few in
hundred. it is trumpeted in various ways
throughout tie land; but, alas ! nothing is
said of the balance. some OF whom die
others grow worse, and are left TO Enger OF
suffer for months or years, until relieved or
But ALL QUACKS ARE NOT IGNORANT.
notwithstanding the foregoing facts are
known TO some quack doctors and nostrunn-
makers, yet. regardless of the life and
health Of Others, there are those among
them who viii even pcrjure themselves,
contradicting giving mercury to their patti
ents, or that il Is contained in their nos
truIns. SO that the usual fee" may be OBJ
tanned for professedly curing, or @the dol
lar" or Traction of ii, may be obtained
for the nostrum. Ii is thus that many are
deceived, also, and uselessly spend large
| amounts for experiments with quac1ery.
DIR. l.. DIA'S
charges are very moderate. Communica-
tions sacredly confidential, and all may rely
on him with the strictest secrecy and con-
fdence. whatever may be the disease, con-
dition or situation OF any one, married or
single
Medicine sent by mail or express TO all
parts of the United States.
All letters requiring advice must contain
one dollar TO insure an answer.
( Address DR.. l. Dix, No. q Endicott St
! Boston, Mass.
Boston, 1872. 6eod&w1y