The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-01-14
Several Untimely Deaths and Much Mys'
FERROUS Sickness Traceable to This
htsI

A FEW FACTS AND FEW WORDS OF WARNING.
The report on the source OF the Boston water
supply shows a condition of things that Is aDso-
lutely appalling; but, while 1t is MADE pam
that the water supply comes frcm the drainage
of tanneries and other offensive sources, u Is
impossible in any report to embody full state
ment of the actual quantity of poisonous, in
gradients which the water must and docs
contain. The inhabitants of Boston are I'M
questionably taking into their systems, with
every glass of water they drink, the germs Of
poison and disease. One family alone has had
three deaths, the origin of which can be traced
to this source. The effect may not be immedl-
ate, but are none the less sure. In the course
of few weeks or months, loss of appetite,
headache, loss of sleep, tired feelings and the
thousand and one symptoms that Indicate Ihe
approach of disease are certain to be feit. But
Boston is not alone in this trouble. Most or
the cities of New England are afflicted in the
same manner to a greater or less degree. me
entire Connecticut valley experiences this
difficulty. The smaller towns. have a water
supply of more or less injurious character,
while the farming community often draws us
water from wells that are simply drainages
from barns and outhouses.
When all these things are taken into consid-
Grafton, the surprise is not that there is so
much sickness, but that there is SO much
health. The evil is not avoided by drinking
liquors, mineral waters or any other concoc-
tions, for they too frequently are often more
injurious than ordinary water The only way
health unimpared. All have observed that
the evil effects of poisonous water are quickly
manifest in some cases and much less In others.
This is owing to the fact that one person is
in good health while the other is not A man,
woman or child who is vigorous, and whose
body is properly toned, is the one who can
easiest avoid the evils above named. A gentle
stimulant to the digestive organs and faculties,
a strength imparting preparations. nerve
building compound is what the public require,
is what the people will have. This is precisely
what Hoptonic is, and the great favor with
which it has been and is being received clearly
shows its value. Being composed of peptonized
beef, hops and malt (the three best known in
MIGRANTS and tonicsl, it accumulates alhumen
in the body SO completely as to most certainly
counterfeit the first approaches of disease.
These facts have been fully understood by ath-
letes for some time, and Mr.. George lie Blanche,
the Marine" Mr.. Patsey Sheppard, the cele-
brated trainer. and many other men who make
physical development study, use it contlnu-
ally.
If the inhabitants of New England desire to
preserve their health. unimpaired in spite OF
the severe climate bad water and other health
enemies that surround them, they must use
some standard stimulant that imparts yigor
while adding strength. All heads of families
and those who value their own happiness as
well as that of their friends, should give this
subject the most careful attention and lnvesti-
CATION.