The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Florida and Consumptives-.
Further Observations by
DIR. Schenck.

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Further Observations by
DIR. Schenck.
period Of nearly forty years, more than the
average duration Of human life, devoted excln-
sively, 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 mora forcibly illustra
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 PULMoSIc SYRUP, scHEScK's |
SEAwEED Tonic, and SCHESoK'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 efrontery to combat against or deny
the great restorative powers OF these medicines,
backed, az they arc, by the living testimony of
given up to die. Satisfied with the effectiveness Of
his preparations, DR.. SchenCk has devoted much
study and research during the past few years to
the most acceptable and beneficial climate for con-
sumptiyes during the winter season, period when
the patient, owing to sudden changes in the tenn
pcrature is liable to fresh colds, which, although
light and apparently triing 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-
versity OF opinion as TO the choice Of climate for
cOnsumptives during our fall 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 a few have been benefited and
still fewer cured the per centage of recoveres has
been SO very small that physicians and Others have
of late deemed it unwise to send iHyalids to that
far out-oithewAy ice-bound region, only to return
with fresh contracted colds and the disease far
among the few physicians who never Endorsed
Minnesota or any Other cold region for consump-
tves 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 go
TO Florida in winter. This announcement was
heralded throughout the press OF the country, and
/ in very short time hundreds Of invalids ayailed
! 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 ever
veutIIed as far down Florida the favored resort
being 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 in such shor, time that to
daypaticnts from all parts Of the country 90 there
by hundreds. Not only has Dr. schencks theory
in regarp to Florida proven correct by the olmost
certain recovery Of all who have gone there, but
the advantage OF this State over Minnesota a
residence for consumptiyrs is evident by glance
al the last United States census report.
By reference to the statistics showing the NOR
tality from consumption, it appears that the per
ccntage of deaths from this disease in Minnesota il
fourteen, while in Florida it Is but six the mortal
ty in the former State, being within two per cent
as much as our own State of Pennsylvania. Far
better remain ut home surrounded by friends and
old associations, than migrate a strange locality
where the chances Of death are nearly equal. DR.
, Schcnck has further discovered that far down in
Florida, about PalAtka Enterprise and Mcllonville
deaths from the disease These are the points par
particularly named by the Doctor as the Consump-
tves Home in winter. During the -everesI wealth
cr north the Thermometer at these places seldom
gcts below seventy, but more often ranges VI
among the nincties. So satisfactory have been tn
rcu't, achieved BY Dr.. schrnck from advising "a
icnts to Florida that during the winter PalatkA
Eu erprise and BIeIonvillc are crowded with thos
afflicted wi h pulmonary disease.
A few years since aud these places were seldom
heard Of until Dr. s,hrnck, as already stated, Il
sued his first circular advising consrmptives to 9
to Florida in winter. the arrivals each year ar
rapidly increasing, much 20 that the present az
Communications are being taxed to their utmost, an
a new and connections hotel will be erected thf
tor has Just returned from another extended tour
observation through Florida, and while there COZ
suited with many of his old patients all of whom
by a free use of his preparations and the eulightil
climate, are rapidly recovering.
OF course there are many eonsumptives who ha,
not the means to 20 to Florida although the pric,
Of living there very reasonable; in fact more
than is generally the in places resortcd to
invalids where unprincpled dealers very often tut
. affection to profit To such, however, as cannt
afford this trip the Doctors advice IL ever, as
ways has been, AVOID TAXING COLD, and the on
way to do this during the winter is to stay in
warm room, with regular temperature and exc
else by walking up and down, as strength will pc
matt. To such as can, however, the Doctor woul
have pass their winter at either one of the thrt
places he has named, taking with them sufficeI
ID supply Of his PHlmonie Syrup seaweed Tonic an
l. Mandrake Pills.