The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Florida and Consumptives-.
Further Observations by
DR.. Schenck.

EuEb10T ODSerVatlOnS Dy
DR.. Schenck.
period OF nearly forty years, more than the
average duration OF human life, devoted exclu-
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 iilustra
ted in the life of DR.. Joseph H. schenck of Phila-
delphis 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 PuLMoNIc SYRup, ScHENcK's
SEAwEED Tonic, and SoHESok's MANDRAKE Pulls.
discovered and used by him in the treatment Of all
Pulmonary affections have go thoroughly stood
the test and experience of time that to day they
may be said to occupy an undsputed 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 Sohenck has devoted much
study and research during the past few years as to
the most acceptable and beneficial climate for con-
snmptives during the winter season, period when
the patient owing to sudden changes in the tenn
PerataFe. is liable to fresh colds which although
light and apparently iHing 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 a great d.
Yersity OF opinion a. to the choice of climate for
consumptives during our fall and winter months.
The State of Minnesota especially in and around
~ Paul, has perhaps heretofore been more gem
orally recommended than any other locality
Here the atmosphere is generally very dry, the
winters commencing with our early fall and run
nihs 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 eeutage Of recoyeres has
been 90 very small that physicians and others have
OF late deemed it unwise to send invaIids 10 tina,
far out-of thewsy ice bound region only 10 return
with fresh contracted colds and The disease 20 far
advanced as 70 be incursble Or, schcnok is
among the few physicians who never Endorsed
Minnesota or any other cold region for consump.
tlYes, but always favored and recommended the
mid ana genial climate characteristic of Florida
Several years since the Doctor issued his first
circular to the public, advising consumptivcs to 20
to Florida in winter This announcement was
heFaided throughout the press Of the country, and
In very short time hundreds ii invalids availed
themselves Of the Doctors advice, which was not
given until he himself had takeI 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 bef' suited for the patient At this time but
few consumptsves ever went south and none ever
yentdIcd far down as Florida the favored resort
being as stated, Minnesota and such regions The
Doctors announcement sooa caused change in
the order of things. Many who had tried other
points now located in Florida where the benefit
derived was so apparent in such short time that TO-
dayPatiens from all parts of the country go there
by hundreds. Not only has Dr. schenok's 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 az
residence for consumptiyes is evident by glance
at the last United States census report
Rv rt.Farar.ca 70 +b, ..a,t..;a- \
tality from consumption, it appears that the per
centage Of deaths from this disease in Minnesota is
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 ar nearly equal DIR
schcnck has further discovered that far down in
Florida, about Palatka, Enterprise and MeIlonville
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 Consfmp-
tives Home in winter Durinr the severest wealth
er north the thermometer a, these places seldom
gets below seventy, but more often ranges ND
among the nineties So satisfactory have been the
results achieved by Dr. schenck from advising pa
tients to Florida that during the winter Palatka
Enterprise and MeionvilIe 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 first circular advising consum ptives to 90
to Florida in winter. The arrivals each year are
rapidly increasing, 50 much that the present &C
commodations are being taxed TO their utmost. and
new and eommodious 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.
Of course there are many consnmptiyes who have
not the means to 60 to Florida although the prices
Of living there very reasonable; in fact more 40
than is generally the case in places resorrsd 10 bv
lhVads'where unprincipied dealers very often turn
anliction to profit. To such however. as cannot
afford this trip the Doctors advice is ever As i, al
ways has been, AVOID TAXING COLD. and the only
way to do this during the winter is TO stay in
warm room, with a regular temperature and exer-
else by walking up and down, a. strength will per
nit To such as can, however, the Doctor would
have pass their winter at either one of the tbr,
places be has named, taking with them sufHcier
supply Of his Pnlmonic Syrup, seaweed Tonic and
Mandrake Pills.