Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-04-11
TheInyalid-A Pen Picture.

See her pallid countenancs, but short
time ago the picture Of rudy health, the
envy of the school and the pride of the
household. She was always welcomed by
her schoolmates, for her 1.-THE form and
pleasing disposition carried cheerfulness in
to their ranks. Diligent, punctual and e1-
enpary, obedient and graceful at home, she
won the hearts of all. But alas, we are
screwed. The rosy cheeks and ruddy lips
are blanched by consumption. The voice
ones SO enchanting in laugh AMI song is
feeble, husky and supplanted by hollow
cough. Let US approach her couch gently
and take her hand. Do not shudder because
of the feeble and passionless grasp. The
hand once SO hearty and plump is emacia-
ted, and shows bony outlines, while the
cords and tortuous veins are plainly mapped
upon the surface. The pulse that bounded
with repletion, carrying vigor to the whole
system and imparting life, beauty, vivacity
health and strength, is delicate to the touch
The feeble heart cannot propsl the thin,
skanty blood with force. Must we lose her
while yet in her teens: Companions and
friends gather around with words of cheer
and consola t1on, and depart with moistened
eyes and silent steps. Must we lose her?
No, there is relief We can stay this de-
strsyer of our happiness, and not suffer tho
loss of SO bright gem. Something more is
required now than dietary and hygienie OBJ
servance, for nature calls for aid. and she
shall have it. Take this pleasant medicine
1t is invigorating. Hew it allays the irrita.
table cough, improves the digestion, and
sends a healthy Jingle through the frame.
The blood is enriched, nervous force in
creased, and The heart bounds with new
impulse. See her face brighten by degrees;
The CO lor is returning, her voice is getting
clearer, and pleasant words are spoken. The
strength falters yet, but is gaining. Let us
take her out in the warm sunshine. In o
short time she will be able to go without our
aid, cheerful girl. This delightful medi-
cine must be God~blessed. 1t is restoring
the health of our loved one. She is emery.
ing from her sickness sweeter and mob Ter
than before, and DR.. Pierce's Golden Med1-
cal Discovery must have the credit Il has
raised her. Sold by all first class druggists
THE LATEST SwIxDLE.-Certain santimo-
NOUS sharltans would fain persuade the
world that dffusivs stmulants have no med.
zeal value. and that detestabe Stops, COM
posed Of gripping acids and drastic purga
lives are better tonics than the finest yegeta
BILE ingredients combined with the pares
and mellswest products Of the still. Blu
this sort of thing won't 60 down. The stom'
nch Of our common sense rejects it, as ths
physical stomach Of every man with an un
dspravel palate rejects, with oathsoms ane
adherence, the nauseous abomipatio ns
..free from alcohol" which hrmbugs are trs.
ing to thrust down the throats of temper.
ancs Invalids under the pretense that ELL
will d. them good 1t is not likely tina
while Plantation Bit.ers, the Standard Ton
ic of America, ID aywhors accessible; sucl
rickening frauds can make much 'headray
| but il is As we'll 20 put The public W thar
J guard against them.