The Portland daily press., 1873-04-21
A few words on Rheumatism
OR HOW BECAME ENGAGED IN THE
UNIVERSITY MEDICINES.

Some eight years ago, tafter returning from the
sickly climate of Southern China was attacked
with Rheumatism, and for four years was unable to
dress myself and most of the time, my suffering was
wealth of the world If had it, to be relieved from
my suffeIings. tried all remedies knew or could
hear Of but received no benefit. had about given
up in despair when received OF the University
books. Thought it humbug at first, but after a
careful perusal 1t looked reasonable like drown
ing man catching to straw, sent for the medicine
and in one week after commenced taking 1t ! felt
some relief. In one month could move about with
ease and at the end OF two months was perfectly
ficted with Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Dropsy &C. with
the same beneficial effect After testing the medi-
cine to my satisfaction and finding it far superior to
any other medicine for all chronic diseases, obtain
ed the general agency for the State of Maine and
New Brunswick, and moved to Portland some three
years ago. Aud Of the thousands of patients have
treated have met with almost universal success.
do not expect to cure all, and when see patient
that think cannot cure tell them so, for above
all other denominations there is none greater than to
deceive and rob the sick. As there are thousands
suffering with rheumatism 1 wish to impress the
minds Of such to not despair; their case is cur
able. When 1 can see the patient and apply the
direct Medicator can relieve the Pain in few min
utes and by taking the University Medicines not
cured in month there will be great relief and it
must be very stubborn case that cannot cure in
know too well how to sympathize with those that
are its victims, and know they can be cured. If
the above statement with the following certificates is
not enough to sufficiently satisfy those that are suf
fering with it, God help them.
Certificates Of Cures.
This is to certify that had been for a long time
afflicted with Rheumatism. For nine months was
under medical treatment without receiving benefit
At length became nearly helpless, and my suffer-
ings intense. In this dreadful condition sent for
DIR. Staples, General Agent for the New York Unver-
sity Medicines. In ten minutes after applying the
Acopuncturatur was able to dress. And in six days
walked from my house on South Street, to Dr. Sta
pies Office $50 Congress Street. and have been able
to attend to my business ever since.
l; v. WHALEN, Barber.
After suffering year with Scatic Rheumatism and
most Of the time unable to without great pain
all the time being under the best medical treatment
could find, called on DR.. aples' Agent for the
University Medicines and in four weeks was free
from the above disc and have been well to the
JAMES A. MAYBERRY.
Portland. April 10, 1873. Casco, Me-
This is to certify that have been afflicted with the
infammatory rheumatism for over twenty years. /
have employed most Of the best physicians in Port
out any permanent cure. Two years ago last March
I was taken with Rheumatic fever; for five weeks 1
arm and hand was reduced to nearly half the size
of my right one, and was unable to lift two pounds
weight until last July, when saw the effect of the
University Medicines on the daughter of Capt. Vim.
Thorndike. called on DR.. Staples and stated my
case. He said he could cure it. commenced taking
the medicine with the acupuncturation. Before
had taken four bottles considered myself more free
from pain than have been for twenty years up to
this time. have not had relapse. consider it
WILLIAM. j. SMITH, n
late firm of Pearson 81 Smith.
| have been troubled, more or less, for five years.
with infammatory rheumatism. For the last six
months have suffered beyond description. MY
limbs were badly swollen and infamed; it was with
was well known by thousands Of citizens In Portland
am to-day a well man, and was cured by the
CAPT. WIS. PENNELL, Is Grey St.
This may certify that had been suffering with the
rheumatism for five months, and at that time it
Ths the physicians called catc tried ps m ,S1s
kinds Of highly recemmended medicines which
oeR for as oSi tbs SIN I no y left S
good advisers as we have in our city. Finally,
called at the New York University Branch, and the
on bis ed d e thought
l felt relief, and In eight weeks was able to eavt
my cane at home and have been well up to this ii me
three months have passed. DAVID KEAZER.e,
Portland, Aug 2, 1870.
have been afflicted for twenty years with Chronic
Rheumatism. ! have spent hundreds Of dollars for
medical treatment without benefit. Ten days ago,
I commenced taking the University Medicines and
can truly say it has been more benefit to me than
all other treatment ever received. My place of
business is 1877 Pearl street. shall be pleased to
swer all enquiries. JOHN TURNER.
had the Catarrh so bad for several years that my
hand became confused and painful. was obliged to
get up several times night to keep from choking.
| employed some Of the best Physicians without
A. NJ. MORGAN, 1ls Congress ST.,
Contractor on the Portland s. Ogdensburg II. r.
Since giving the above certificate have been per-
ualy exposed to wet and cold ''''''''-
Oct. 49, 1871. s,f tsrs .-- A. NJ. MORGAN.
For twenty-five years have suffered with Scrofu-
Ia and Salt Rhcum, Tor Tetter) Have paid out hum
dreds of dollars, and been treated by several first
class physicians without benefit. Some fonr weeks
ago, commenced con, using the University Medicines.
sores and scainess of the skim also my tongue was
covered with small ulcers. am to-day free from
these medicines to the afflicted.
S. @. MUNsEY, q Chestnut Street
Portland, January "a, 1870.
have been troubled with Scrofula all my lifetime
and Neuralgia in the head years and have con-
suited good physicians from Maine to New York
without any benefit whatever. have taken six
bottles OF the Cancer Plant and and one-half of
the Neuralgia Elixir, and little of some other kinds
and now feel better than ever was before in my
life. l cannot say with Mr. Munsey, that feel
twenty years younger being only twenty eight but
can say never felt SO young to my knowledge in my
think tho worth of the Medicine cannot be esti-
''''''''' ~ M MRS. A. Q. w. FOSTER, Wilton, Me.
Soma three months ago was persuaded by my
wife to take the University Medicines. MY heaith
and mind were SO badly affected that my ir1enas pc
came alarmed for my safety. In week after COM
mencing to take the Medicine felt great renei; !
am now as well as any, other man: MY wife has
been for long time afflicted with disease that has
baffied tho skill of our best physicians some Of
whom pronounced the case incurable: Under treat
ment Of the University Medicines her health has
nreatly improved Any one doubling will please
call at No Lincoln street, or at repair shop Grand
Trunk depot. GEOkdE klNGSBURY.
Portland, Aug. 5, 1871. tvl7G->
Some two years ago my daughter, seven years old
had severe attack OF Rheumatic and pleurisy fever
liver inactive no appetite to eat general debility and
sinking daily. we employed good physicians with
recovery we decided to try the New York University
Medicine In tive months she was able TO 90 to
school. and has not been compelled to lose dev
since On account of Ill health ""'
CAPT. j. II. THORNDIKE
Portlan! June 25th, 1872. N' ''''"