Crawford avalanche., 1888-08-30

In tho watore of Wost BADEN and French
Lick Springs, located in Orange County.
Ind. eighty miles northwest from Louis
vile. on the o.. w. B. & +. l.. s. branch Of
the Monon Route louisville. New Albany
and Chicago Railway Company. No
springs on this continent. as yet analysed,
afford more than fourth part OF the quail
ity OF sulphurated hydrogen. and very few
In any part OF the world even approach them
In this particular.
All these waters have about the same
general medicinal effect. They are alter
ative and tonic when moderately used; in
larger quantities. are powerful eliminators.
acting upon the bowels, kidneys and skin.
without, however. producing the irritating
effect which this class OF agents usually in
duces when prepared by means of phar-
macy. less perfect than nature. They are
especially adapted to the treatment Of dis
eases OF the skin. dyspepsia. constipation.
chronic Inflammation of the various mu-
cous sorfaces, sciofula. rheumatism. all
SPECIFIC diseases; and, in fine, may be very
beneficially used in all chronic affections
where "a tonic and Alternative effect is de-
signed.
To the invalid the many cures effected by
the proper use OF these waters for the last
thirty years give the strongest assurance OF
relief. To those who are not yet confirmed
invalids the old maxim that IAN ounce OF
prevention is better than n pound of cure"
conveys its own suggestion. To those resi-
dents OF cities haraSSed with care and Op-
pressed with the heat. dust and impure air.
who seek complete quietness and repose
French Lick and West Baden offer all that
natural scenery, pure sair and home like
comforts can contribute.
The French Lick Springs issue in beau
tiful valley surrounded by an undulated
picturesque region. The water of the
springs flows from rock lined apertures and
Is inclosed by stone easements. Its tenn
perature is uniformly 55 deg. summer and
winter All buildings and grounds lighted
with incandescent electric light. New bath
houses have been erected with i'm, vowed
medical facilities in connection with stcam.
The grounds are beautifully laid out and
decorated in landscape. A band OF music
is in regular attendance.
The West Baden Springs property con-
tans nearly seven hundred acres I'm de-
lightfully varied landscape OF prairie and
forest, extending restful recreation to the
wearied invalid or tourist. The hotel. bath
houses and grounds are lighted by elec-
tricity. tanks and baths tempered by steam.
etc. The springs are located in charming
valley, the medicated water bubbling up
into circular basins of native milestone
rock. thus retaining all its natural gus and
efficacy. Good music i'm attendance.
Lost River and Lick Creek afford oppor-
tunities for the lover OF the rod TO indulge
in his favorite pastime. No tedious stage
ride. The steel tracks OF the Monon Route
are laid to the springs. and first class trains
running regularly. You can purchase
through tickets OF any ticket agent to French
Lick and West Baden Springs stations.
For descriptive pamphlets containing
analysis OF the waters. address any agent
OF the Monon Route. w. III. McDoel, Traffic
Manager; Il. o. Mccormick, General Pas
sengcr Agent. Chicago. Ill.