The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-06-30
MISCELLANEOUS.
Three Points for Consideration

During the past five years the VEGETINE has
been steadily working itself into public favor,
ana those who were at first most incredHOus in re-
gard 10 its merits are its most ardent friends
and supporters.
There are three essential causes for those having
such horror of patent medicines, changing their
opinion and lending their influence toward the adj
vancement of VEGETINE. 1st-It is an honestly
prepared medicine from barks, roots aud herbs. I'd
1t honestly accomplshes all that is claimed for it,
without leaving any bad effects in the system. 3d.
IL presents honest vouches in testimonials from hon
est we-known citizens, whose signatures are sui
mclen guarantee of their earnestness in the matter
Iak1ng into consideration the vast quantity of med-
cine brought conspicuously before the public
through the flaming advertisements in the newspaper
columns, with proof of merit or genuine vouches
OF what it has done, showed be pardOned for
maifestng small degree of prid in presenting the
following testimonial from Rev. j. s. DICKERSON
d. D. the popular and genial pastor of the South
Baptist Church, Boston:
The Tired Body Sues For Sleep.
BOSTON, March 16, 1874.
Dear Sir-lt is as much from sense of duty as of
gratitude that write to say that your VEGETINE-
even if it is patent medicine-has been of great help
to me when nothing else seemed to avail which 1
could safely use. Either excessive meutal work
unusual care brings upon me a nervous exhaustion
fH es needs seeR but as .s n de
for sleep until the day-dawn is welcomed back and
we begin our work tired out with almost frutless
chase after rest. Now have found that little
VEGET1NE taken just before l retire gives
sweet and immediate sleep, and without any of the
evil effects OF the usual narcotics think two things
would tend to make brain-workers sleep. 1st-A
little less work. 2d-A little more VEGETINE.
This prescription has helped me-
Now have particular horror Of "patent med
iclne but have greater horror of being afraid to
tell the straight out truth. The VEGETINE has
j. S. DICKERSON.
Valuable Evidence.
The following unsolicited testimonial from Rev. O.
T. WALKER, d. D., formerly pastor OF Bowdoin
r. l., must be esteemed as reliable evidence.
No one should tail to observe that this Testimonial
is the result of two years experience with the of
VEGETINE in the Rev. Mr.. Walkers family who
pronounces it invaluable:
PROVIDENCE, R. L., 1854 Transit Street.
H. X. STETENS, ESQ:
feel bound to express with my signature the high
velue place upon your VEGETINE. My family
have used it for the last two years. In nervous de-
bty it is invaluable and recommend it to all who
may need an invigorating, renoyating tonic:
o. T. WALKER,
Formerly Pastor of Bowdoin So. Church Boston.
The Best Evidence.
The following letter from Rev. E. S. BEST, pastor
M. Z. Church, Natick, Mass, will be read with in
the same disease afflicted the son of the Rev. E.
S. Best. No person can doubt this testimony, and
there is no doubt about the curative powers of VEGE
TINE:
NATICK Mass, Jan. 1, 1874.
Mr.. Il. r. STEVENS:
Dear Strive have good reason for regarding
We feel assured that it has been the means of saving
sons life. He is now seventeen years of age;
for the last two years he has suffered from necrosis
of his leg, caused by scrofulous affection, and was
far reduced that nearly all Who saw him thought
his recovery impossible. council of able physi-
clans could give but the fantest hope of his ever
Tallying, two of the number declaring that be was
beyond the reach of human remedies, that even am
putatiOn could not save him, as he had not vigor
enough to endure the operation. just then we COM
menced giving him VEGETINE, and from that time
to the present he has been continuously improving.
He has lately resumed his studies, thrown away
crutches and cane, and walks about cheerfully and
strong.
Though there is still some discharge from the
opening where the limb lanced, we have the
fullest confidence that in little time he will be per-
fecty cured
He has taken about three dozen bottles of VEGE-
TINE, but lately but little. as he declares that
he is too we'll to be taking medicine.
Respectfully yours,
e. s. BEST,
MRS. L. G. f. BEST.
Reliable Evidence.
17S Baltic St., BROOKLYN, N. Y, Nov. IA, 1874.
III. r. STEVENS, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir: From personal benefit received from its
use, as well as from personal knowledge of those
whose cures thereby have seemed almost miracu-
lous. can most heartily and sincerely recommend
the VEGETINE for the complaints for which it is
claimed to cure. JAMES P. LUDLOW,
Late Pastor Calvary Bap. Church, Sacramento, Cal.
Vegetine is Sold BY All Druggists.
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