The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-27
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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-
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 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, scHEScK's PULMoNIe SYRtP, scHEScK's
sEAwEED TOXIC, and sCHRscK'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 etfrontcry to combat against or deny
the great restorative powers Of these medicines,
backed, Us 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 to
the most acceptable and beneficial climate for con
sumphyes 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 triHing in their character are
. much O he drpadad and truarlpd apafust ~ IN
disease itself Among our most celebrated ply
sieians for years past, there has been great di-
versity of opinion to the choice OF climate for
consumptives during our iall 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 u thermometer almost
Invariably below the freezing point Thousands
Of consumptives have gone there from time to
time, and while II few have been benefited and
still fewer cured the per ccuage Of recoveres has
been so very small that physicians aud Others have
of late deemed it unwise to send invahds to thar
far out-uf the-way ice bound region only to return
with fresh contracted colds aud the disease SO far
advanced to be incurahle. Dr. Schenck is
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
ulort ,I,,.
to Florida in winter This announcement was
heralded throughout the press of the country, and
in very short time hundreds OF inyalids 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-
ccs beft suited for the patient AT this time but
few consump;sves ever went south, and none ever
vcntuied far down as 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 located in Florida where the benefit
derived apparent in such short time that to
daypatisuts from all parts Of the country 20 there
by hundreds. Not only has Dr. schenek's theory
in regarp TO FIorida'proven correct by the olmost
certain recovery OF all who have gone there, but
the advantage Of this State over Minnesota as a
residence for consumptye= Is evident by glance
al the last United States census report
BY reference to the statistics showing the NOR
tality from consumption, it appears thar the per
centagc Of deaths from thi. disease in Minnesota il
fourteen, while IN Florida it is hut 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 ara nearly equal DR.
schenck has further discovered that far down in
Florida, about Palatka, Enterprise and Mellonvillc
the mortality Is very light there being few Il any
deaths from the disease These are the points par
particularly named by the Doctor as the Consump-
tiyes Home in winter During the severest wealth
er north the thermometer At these places seldom
gets below seventy, hut more often ranges mp
among the niucties. So satisfactory have been the
resrlt. achieved by Dr. scheuck from advising pa
tents to Florida that during the winter Palatks,
Enterprise and Melonyine ar crowded with those
afflicted with pulmonary disease.
A few years since and these places were seldom
heard Of until DR.. schenek. It already stated is
sued his first circular advising consumptives to go
to Florida in winter The arrivals each year are
rapidly increasing much 80 that the present &c
commodations are being taxed TO their utmost, and
new and commodious hotel viii 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
or 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 90
than is generally the case in places resorted to by
unprncipled dealers very often turn
affection to profit To such however, as cannot
afford this trip the Doctors advice il ever as ii 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 4 regular temperature, and exer-
else by walking up and down as strength will per
nit. To such as can, however, the Doctor would
have pass their winter at either one Of the three
places he has named, taking with them sufficient
supply OF his PulmOnic Syrup, seaweed Tonic and
Mandrake Pills