The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-11-04
Cornmon-sense W. Preauasee.

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Common-sense Medical Adviser" etc, etc.
/ am aware that there is popular and
not altogether unfounded prejudice against
"patent medicines" owing to the small
amount of merit which many of them pos
eess. The appellatiou "Patent Medicine
does not apply to my remedies, as no patent
them, nor have they been urged upon the
public as "cure-alls." They are simply
some favorite prescriptions which, in . very
extensive practice, have proved their supe-
rior remedial virtues in the cure of the dis
eases for which they are recommended.
remedies, which he oftenest recommends or
uses, because he has the greatest confidence
in their virtues. The patient does not know
their composition. Even prescriptions are
usually written in . language unintelligi-
BILE to any but the druggist. As much se-
crecy is employed as in the preparation Of
proprietary medicines. Does the fact that
an article is prepared by a process known
only to the manufacturer render that article
less valuable? How many physicians know
the elementary competition Of the remedies
which they employ, some Of which have
know how Morphine, Quinine, Podophyllin,
Leptandrin, Pepsin or Chloroform are made,
or how nauseous drugs are transformed into
palatable elixirs; yet they do not hesitate to
employ them. Is it not inconsistent to use
prescription the composition of which 10
unknown to US, and discard another prepa-
ration simply because it is accompanied BY
printed statement of its properties with
directions for it's use?
Some persons, while admitting that my
medicines are good pharmaceutical COM
pounds, object to them on the ground that
they are too often used with insufficient
}udgT nx Propose to TO- onviats thi; ai
structure and functions of their bodies, the
causes, character and symptoms of disease,
and by indicating the proper and judicious
employment of my medicines, together with
such auxiliary treatment as may be neces-
sary. Such is one of the designs of the Peo-
OF which have already been published, and
are sold at the exceedingly low price OF 81 so,
and sent (post-paid) to any address within
the United States and Canada.
If you would patronize medicines scien-
tihcally prepared, use my Family Medicines.
Golden Medical Discovery is tonic, altera-
tive or blood-cleansing, and an unequaled
cough remedy; Pleasant Purgative Pellets,
scarcely larger than mustard seed, constitute
an agreeable and reliable physic; Favorite
Prescription, q remedy for debilitatcd f.
males; my Compound Extract of Smart
Weed, . magical remedy for pain, bowel
complaints, and an unequaled Eminent for
lie
Sage's Catarrh Remedy is known the world
over as the greatest specific for Catarrh and
"Cold in the Head" ever given to the public.
These standard remedies have been before
the public for many years. period long
enough to fully test their merits, and the
best argument that can be advanced in their
favor is the fact that their sale was never 20
great as during the past six months.
ScHENCK's PULMoN1c SYRUP, for the
Cure of Consumption, Coughs and Colds Tho
great virtue Of this medicine is that 1t rpens the
matter and throws 1t out of tho system, purihes
the blood, and thus effects . cure.
ScHENcK's SEA WEED Tonic, for the Cure Of
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, etc. The Tonic produces
healthy action of the stomach, creating an appe.
title, forming chyle and curing the most obstinate
cases Of indigestion.
ScHENcK's MANDRAKE Pills, for the Cure Of
Liver Complaint, etc. These pills are Alternative
and produce healthy action on the liver without
yet more eficacious in restoring healthy action
Of the liver.
These remedies are certain cure for Consump-
ton, as the Pulmonie Syrup ripens the matter and
the liver. create healthy bile and remove all dis
eases of the liver, often cause Of Consumption.
The Sea Weed Tonic gives tone and strength to
the stomach, makes good digestion. and enables
the organs to form good blood and thus creates .
bined action Of these medicines, a. thus OK
planned, will cure every case Of Consumption, II
taken in time, and the use Of the medicines perse-
vered in.
Or. schenck is professionally At his principal
every Monday, where all letters for advice must BE-
addressed.