Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-10-31
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DIR. J,H. ScuKSck & SoSs:

DIR. J, IL. ScHEScK & SoNs:
Gentlemen day toward
evening, in the Summer Of 1868 while on y beating
excursion, terrific rain storm occurred Ny
clothing was literally drenched. l was detained
ON the water until late hour at night. consequent
~ was compelled 10 allow my clothing 10 dry on
me. On reaching home retired and thought no
more OF the matter all the next das or evening,
but toward morning OF the third day was troubled
with huskiness, which, before noon was accom-
panied with dry, harsh cough allowed il To
continue for a>out twenty four hours without any
esdeavor TO relieve it, trusting it would wear
away.
At the expiration Of that tisle | was much worse
J then commenced 10 use all the remedies that
my experience st four or five years In the
drug business suggested, but without shy relief
l then followed medical advice for two weeks
longer, and ii was doubtful to me IL was par,
ticle better, while it was panty evident TO nay
wife that Twas growing worse rapidly; in fact, l
grew SO had that was compelled 70 ask my en-
ployers for leave OF absence as | was totally
unfit for business. My appetite had decreased,
my strength was almost exhausted, and felt ~
il was dying on my feet. l hoped that rest and
following the advice OF my medical attendant
would restore me Strange fsllacy-rest medi-
cines every comfort that loving relatives and
friends Could suggest, awaited nothing.
NY principal worriment WAS not that had such
a bad cough nor that suffered SO much pain but
where in the name OF common sense could all the
phlegm come from without making me a victim
of GAILorINa CoNsuMrrIoN' Through the night
would scarcely be troubled with expectoration,
but in the morning would without the least ex-
arf n 2
We could ease the cough, we could allay the pain,
pious expectoratien.
Eventually my wife became So alarmed at my
condition and evident decline aud At all the wiso
old ladies in the neishborhood predicting my early
demise, and condoling with her in her anticipated
bereavement, that TO ease her mind (she is a ner
vous little body at bestl concladed TO put myself
under the care of what considered two OF the best
physicians in this city. They pronounced me In
critical condition, and after month"; trial was
much worse, though they had done their very
best. at last became thoroughly alarmed Twas
much weaker, the expectoratIon WAS as bad II
not WORSE, and in fact gentlemen began 70
think of the future / felt ii only matter Of
shsrt time with me.
had read OF the cures your medicines had
made, and decided to try them, feeling posture
they could do harm If they did no good l
obtained supply from nay employers MeSsrs.
A. 8 NJ, and began their Use. l took the Pul-
monte Syrup in extra large Doses and in IS hours
noticed slight decrease in some OF the symp
toms, and slight increase in appetite aud
strength. At the expiration Of three days the
pectoraton had decreased from pint day to
teacupful, and at the expiration of week, to
tablespoonful
In the course OF a month, cough expeCtoratinn,
| and every symptom OF pulmonary trouble had
vanished. l returned to work, considering myself
in perfect health. Prior TO contracting the above
| cold. weighed 131 pounds; on commencing tbs use
| OF your remedies weighed 100 pounds. weigh
! now 10 pounds, have not had days sickness
since and work eighteen hours day Mt the I'M
| healthy occupation Of an apothccary. Fully rec
ognizing tie force OF tho maxim, Tribute 10
whom tribute is due" l award to nr Scheneks
Medicines the credit OF saving me from Consump.
tive's grave.
Should any who read this statement desire furth,
er information, shall be pleased 10 meet or hear
from them at my place OF business; and further
more Mrs. b. desires me to say that she will bs
grRtifed to have every opportunity to substantiate
oil have said. With kindest regards remain
Yours truly,
w. BAKER BANKS PH G.
July 2Sth 1884. f36 n. 10th st, PhiIad'a.