The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-28
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Florida and ConsumptiVes-.
Further Observations by
DR.. Schenck.

Further Observations by
DR.. Schenck.
/ period OF nearly forty years, more than the
average duration OF human life devoted exclu-
sively, without intermssion, 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 illustra
ted in the life of DR.. Joseph H. schcnck, of Phila-
dephia, in his researches and investigations into
the causes, prevention and cure of Consumption
than any other living man The Dr. has three great
sEAwEED Tonic, and SeHENcR's MANDHAKE PMS,
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 nndisputed field, no one
having the effrontery 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 Or. schcnck has devoted much
study and research during the past few years as TO
the most acceptable and beneficial climate for con
Snmptves during the winter season, period when
the patient, owing to sudden changes ia the ten.
peranrc is liable to fresh colds, which, although
light and apparently triins in their character are
as much to be dreaded aud guarded against as the
disease itself. Among orr most celebrated ply
slelans, for years past there has been great di-
Versity Of opinion to the choice of climate for
eonsnmpiive~ during our fall and winter months
The State OF Minnesota, especially in aud 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 oar early fall and run
ming late into spring, with a thermometer almost
invariably below the freezing point Thousands
OF cousumptivcs have gone there from time to
Time ana while a few have been benefited and
sti fewer cured, the per centae OF recoveries has
been SO very small that physicians and others have
Of aty deemed it uuwise To send invaids to that
Tar out-of ;he-way ice bound region only TO return
with fresh contracted colds and the disease so far
advanced as to be ucurablc. Dr. sehenck is
among 'he few physicians who never Endorsed
Minnesota or any Other cold region for consump.
tlves, 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 consumptiyes to 20
TO Florida ia winter. This announcement was
heralded throughout the press of the country, and
IN very short time hundreds of inyaIids availed
themselves OF the Doctors ADVICE winch was not
given unit! hc himself had taken trips into Florida
and made personal investigation OF Its climate no
ting particularly the temperature at dinereu,
points throughout the State, and selecting the pa-
ces hcft suited for the patient; At this time bu,
few consamptsres ever went south and none ever
ventuted As far down as Florida the favored resort
being a stated, Minnesota aud such regions The
Doctors announcement soon caused 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-
daypatients from all parts of the country 70 there
by hundreds. Not only has Dr. schencEs theory
in regarp TO Florida proven correct by the olmost
certain recovery of all VINO have gone there. but
The advantage of fhis State over Minnesota as a
residence for consumptiyes Is evident by glance
at the last United States census report.
By reference TO the statistics showing the NOR
tally from consumption, it appears that the per
centage of deaths from this disease in Minnesota is
fourteen while in Florida ii is but six the mortal
ity in the former State being within two per cent
as much 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 eqnaI. DR. |
schenck has further discovered that far down in
Florida abont Palatka, Enterprise and Mellonyille
the mortality Is very light there being few II any
deaths from the disease. These are the points par
particularly named by the Doctor as the gonsump-
tives Home in winter During the severe-t wealth
er north the Thermometer at these places seldom
gets below seventy, but more often ranges up /
among the nincties So satisfactory have been the
results achieved by Dr. scheuck from advising pa
icuts To Florida that during the winter Palatka,
Enterprise and Mslonville are crowded with those
afflicted with pulmonary disease
A few years since and these places were seldom
heard Of until DR.. scaenck as already stated. is
sued his first circular advising eonsumptves to 20
to Florida in winter, The arrivals each year are
rapidly increasing so much that the present &c
commodations are being taxed 70 their utmost and
a new and commudious hotcIwfll 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 afree use Of his preparations and the delightful
climate, arc rapidly recovering.
OF course there are many consumptives who have !
not the means to go to Florida although the prices
Of living there are very reasonable in fact more 40
than is generally the case in places resored 70 nv
nnprincipled dealers very often turn
ailction TO profit. To such, however, as cannot
AFFORD 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 a regular temperature. and exer-
else by walking up and down, as strength will per
NIT. To such as can, however, the Doctor would
nave pass their winter at either one Of the three
places he has named, taking with them sufficient
supply of his Puimonic Syrup, seaweed Tonic and
Mandrake pills