The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Florida and Consumptives-
Further Observations by
DR.. Schenck.

DR.. Schenck.
period of nearly forty years more than the
4 average duration OF human life, devoted exelu-
siyely' without intermission, to the study of any
one subject must undoubtedly render one most
proficient and expert In that particular branch
This fact has perhaps been moro forcibly illHstra-
ted in the life Of Dr.. Joseph Fl schenck of Phfla-
delphia in his researches and Investigations into
the causes, prevention and care Of Consumption
than any other living man. The DIR. has three great
remedies, SCHEMES PULMoSIc sYRuP, seHKScK's
SEAwEED Tonic, and soHENcK's MANDRAKE Pills
discovered and used by him in the treatment of all
Pulmonary affections, have 80 thoroughly stood
the test and experience Of time that o-day they
may be said to occupy an undisputed field, no one
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 10 die. Satisfied with the effectiveness OF
his preparations Dr. Srhenck has devoted much
study and research during the past few years as to
the most acceptable and beaefcia climate for con
sumptives during the winter season, period when
the patient, owing to sudden changes in the TEN.
perature is liable to fresh colds, which, although
light and apparently rihius in their character are
as much to be dreaded and guarded against as the
disease Itself. Among our most celebrated ply
sieians, for years past there has been great di
veFsity of opinion 10 the choice of climate for
| consumpuves during our fall and winter months,
The State of Minnesota, especially in and around
81 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 a thermometer almost
invariably below the freezing point Thousands
OF eonsumptives have gone there from time TO
time, and while few have been benefited and
been SO very small that physicians and Others have
OF late deemed ii unsise 10 send invalids to that
far out-Of theway ice bound region, only to return
with fresh contracted colds and the disease ST. far
advanced Us 10 be ineurable. DIR. Schenck is
among the few physicians who never indorsed
Minnesota or any other cold region for consumu-
uyes, but always favored and recommended the
mild and genial climate characteristic Of Florida
Several years since the Doctor issued his first
circular to the public advising consumptives to 20
to Florida in winter. This announcement was
heralaed throughout the press of the country, and
in very short tiae hundreds Of invaIids awaited
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 and selecting the pla
ces beft suited for the patient AT this time but
few consumptsyes ever went south. and none eve,
ventIIed as far down Florida the favored resort
being as stated. Minnesota and such regions. The
Doctors announcement soon caused a change in
the order OF things, MANY who had tried other
points now located in Florida where the benefit
derived was apparent il such short time that to
daypatiens from all parts OF the country 20 there
by hundreds Not only has DR. Schenck's theory
IN reearp 10 Florida proven correct by the olmost
certain recovery of all who have gone there. but
the advantage Of this STATE over Minnesota as
residence for consumptives is evident by glance
at the last United States census report.
By reference TO the statistics showing the NOR
tality from consumption, it appears that the per
eentase Of deaths from this disease in Minnesota il
fourteen, while in Florida it 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 strange locality
where the chances of death are nearly equal. Or
schenck has further discovered that far down in
Florida about Palatka, Enterprise and MelIouville
the mortality is very light there being few if any
deaths from the disease. These are the points par
particularly named by the Doctor as the Consump-
tiges Home in winter During the severes, wealth
gets below seventy, but more often ranges up
among the ninetes. So satisfactory have been the
results achieved by Dr. schenck from advising pa
tients to Florida that during the winter Palatka
Enterprise and Melonvillc are crowded with those
afflicted with pulmonary disease
few years since and these places were seldom
heard Of until Dr. schenck as already stated Is
sued his fret circular advising consumptives to 20
to Florida in winter, The arrivals each year are
rapidly increasing, much so that the present ac-
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
tor has Just returned from 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, are rapidly recovering.
oi course there are many consumptives who have
not the means to 60 to Florida, although the prices
Of living there are very reasonable in fact more so
than is generally the case in places resorted to BY
ihValidswhere unprincipled dealers very often turn
affection to profit. To such. however, As cannot
anord this trip the Doctors advice is ever as it al
ways has been, AVOID TAKING 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
nit To such can, however, the Doctor would
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