The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-17
Boston, April 8. 1881.

DOStOAhS APAh o. ASo4e
Cases that would not yield to
treatment In some of the best
Hospitals In the United states,
and have yielded I'm the Free Hos.
pital of seventy beds, supported
by the MURDOCH LIQUID FOOD
CO., Boston. The patients were
treated by the same physicians
that treated them before they
came 10 us, being a few of many
cases. Send TO your Druggist for
Phamplet.
Miss H. came to Us from one Of the hospitals Of
Boston, suffering from organic disease Of the
heart so weak as to be unable TO sit up in bed, and
finding 1t almost impossible to breathe II lying
down. The first month she gained two pounds. In
December had a violent attack Of inhammatory
rhe9mAtlsm. InIo month mas improved very
erything in and about the ward.
should she continue to gain as rapidly, she win
soon be able to perform light duties, her health
and strength are daily increasing.
Mrs. M. came to us from one or our city hospit-
ais, where she had been treated many months for
pulmonary consumption. Had several hemorr-
hayes. During the last ten years had been treated
by some of the leading physicians Of Boston and is
vicinity. In the last year had taken q great deal
of choral.
She commenced taking Liquid Food by drops. not
being able to retain food Of any other kind upon
her stomach. At the thirteenth day was able 10
take four dessert-spoonfnls Liquid Food but was
still too weak to stand In four weeks Is taking
four tablespoonful daily, and Is able to stand and
walk; weighs eighty-two pounds. Fifth week sta
up and knits several hours If not forbidden. Sixth
week. sews, still gaining; asks permission go out
ty-eight pounds. Left after being with US three
months weighing ninety pounds, and We learn that
she IS living BY herself, requiring no attendance.
sisters, all afflicted in the same way losing the use
Of their limbs gradually up to the age Of seVen or
eight years OF age and after that having little con-
troll ever them. Two sisters died The brothers
not afflicted. This sister has had these symptoma
increasing upon her since her eighth year. Il now
twenty-seven, and for the last year has not been
able to walk without two assistants. She suffers
no pain. The sisters have all had the best medical
advice that money could procure. But in no case
The second of her being in our hospital she says
her stomach is relieved of faintness she has ale
Liquid Food daily. Fourth week she Is not able 10
walk about the ward, up and down stairs alone.
Eighth week, color improved, eyes bright and clear
much more cheerful, gaining In health and flesh.
Eleventh week has gained eight pounds in weight.
Able to stand alone on the scale to be weighed.
Walks up and down stairs daily alone to the car
rage to take her drive; is cheerful and takes great
interest in everything about her; sews, reads and
makes many little fancy articles for friends, and Ia
gaining daily.
Miss X. came to our free hospital, from one Of
the hospitals in Boston, suffering from paral yss
and anethesia of the lower extremities caused by
an injury to the lumbar region of the spine. Had
control over urinary organs; also suffering from
extreme constipation, so writes her physician also
her brother, who is physician. At the end OF Sec
ond week much relieved Of constipation. Fifth
week, much in proved in general condition Sits up
four and i've hours without fatigue. Appetite en-
cellenti and from having no sensation in back and
lower limbs has now decided pain. Sixth week
pain still continues in back and limbs, showing In
creasing sensibility. Sits in reclining chair i've
hours; able to move one foot slightly.
Ninth week, upon awaking one day found one lex
crossed over the other General condition could
not be better: Appetite good. Sleeps well.
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