The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-27
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ICT10d duU COuSumpL1V0S-
Further Observations by
DR.. Schenck.
A period OF nearly forty years, more than the
average duration Of human life, devoted exclu-
sively, without intermisslen, to the study of any
one subject, must undoubtedly render one most
proficient and expert in that particular branch
This fact has, perhaps, been mora forcibly ilustra
ted In the life Of Dr. Joseph H. Schenck, OF Phila-
delphia, in his researches and Investigations into
the causes prevention and cure of Consumption
than any other living man. The Dr. has three great
remedies, scHENcK's PULNoNIo SYRUP, scHENcK's
SEAwEED Tonic, and scHxNcK's MANDRAKE Pills
discovered and used by him in the treatment Of all
Pulmonary affections have SO thoroughly stood
| the test and experience of time that to-day they
may be said to occupy an undisputed field, no one
having the efrrontery to combat against or deny
the great restorative powers of these medicines
backed, as they are, by the living testimony of
Thousands who, under other treatment, had been
given up to die. Satisfied with the effectiveness of
his preparations, Dr. Schenck has devoted much
study and research during the past few years as 10
the most acceptable and beneficial climate for con
sumpuves during the winter season, period when
the patient, owing TO sudden changes in the tenn
perature, is liable to fresh colds which although
light and apparently tridingin their character are
as much TO be dreaded aud guarded against as the
disease itself Among most celebrated ply
sieians for years past, there has been a great d-
versity of opinion 10 the choice of climate for
consumpiives during our fan and winter months.
The State of Minnesota. especially in and around
ST Paul, has perhaps heretofore been more gen
orally recommended than any other locality
Here the atmosphere is generally very dry. the
winters commencing with our early fall and run
ming late into spring. with thermometer almost
invariably below the freezing point. Thousands
OF consumptives have gone there from time to
/ time, and while few have been benefited and
still fewer cured the per ceutage of recoyeres has
been so very small that physicians and Others have
of late deemed it unwise to send invaids to that
far outof the-way ce.bound region, only to return
with fresh contracted colds and the disease So far
advanced Is 10 be incurabIe, DR.. Schenck is
among the few physicians who never indDrsed
Minnesota or any other cold region for cansump-
/ tIvcs, but always favored and recommended the
mild and genial climate characteristic OF Florida
/ Several years since the Doctor issued his first
circular the public advising cousumptives 10 60
to Florida in winter. This announcement was
heralded throughout the press Of the country, and
I in very short time hundreds of iuvalids availed
themselves OF the Doctors advice, which was not
given until he himself had taken trips into Florida
and made personal investigation OF its climate, no
ting particularly the temperature at different
points throughout the State aud selecting the pla-
ces beft suited for the patient. AT this time hut
| few cOnsumptsycs ever went south, and none ever
yentuIed As far down Florida the favored resort
being as stated, Minnesota and such regions The
Doctors announcement soon caused ii change IN
the order Of things. Many who had tried other
( points now located in Florida, where the benefit
derived was apparent in such short time that to-
daypatiens from all parts Of the country 20 there
/ by hundreds. Not only has DR.. schenck's theory
in regarp 10 Florida proven correct by the olmost
certain recovery of all who have gone there, but
the advantage OF tins State over Minnesota a. a
Residence for cOnsumptives is evident by d glance
at the last United States census report
/ BY reference to the statistics showing the NOR
cenage of deaths from this disease in Minnesota is
fourteen, while in Florida is but six the mortal
ity in the former State being within two per cent
as much as our own STATE Of pennsylvania Far
better remain at home, surrounded by friends and
Old associations, than migrate TO a strange locality
WHERE the chances OF death art nearly equal DR.
Schenck has further discovered that far down in
Florida about Palatka, Enterprise and Mellonvine
the mortality il very light there being few Il any
deaths from the disease These the points par
particularly named by the Doctor a. the Consump-
er north the Thermometer at these places seldom
get- below seventy, but more often ranges up
among the nineties. So satisfactory have been the
results achieved by Dr. schenck from advising pa
tents to Florida that duriug the winter Palatka,
Enterprise and Melonville are crowded with those
afflicted with pulmonary disease.
A few year. since and these places were seldom
heard OF until DIR. Scheuck, ss already stated, IL
sued his fr-t circular advising consumptfycs to go
to Florida in winter The arrivals each year are
rapidly increasing. much that the present &C
Communications are being taxed to their utmost. and
a new and commodious hotel will be erected this
summer both at Palatka and Enterprise. The Doc
has just returned another extended tour of
observation through Florida. and while there con
suited with many of his old patients, all Of whom,
by free use Of his preparations and the delightful
climate rapidly recovering.
o! course there are many consumptives who have
not the means to 90 to Florida, although the prices
of living there are very reasonable in fact more
than Is generally the in places resored 10 by
invalids,w unprincped dealers very often turn
ahlicuon to profit To sucR. however ar cannot
afford this trip the Doctors advice IL ever. as it al
ways has been, Ayom TAXING COLD, and the only
way to do this during the winter is to stay in a
warm room, with regular temperature. and exer-
else by walking up and down, as strength will per
init. To sach a. can, however the Doctor would
have pass their winter at either one of the three
places he has named taking with them a sufficient