The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-05-17
RENEWING THEIR YOUTH.
A Strange Story from Nebraska
Village.
The Villagers Excited Over the In
creased Health and Vigor of the
Older InhabItants-The Expert
ence of Two Vets"
CFrosa the World Herald. omaha, Nt5.l

CFroTa the World Herald. omaha, Nt5.l
A World Herald reporter was attracted by
the evidence of renewed activity of some %
the older inhabitants of the village of Flor
ence, a suburb of Omaha, Neb.. and en-
Quired the cause. Mr.. Andrew Finkenkeler
who was a member Of Company b of the
First Iowa Volunteers during the war, made
the following explanation so far as he him
self is concerned:
"In July. 1866. while nv comnany was on
the march through to Austin. Texas, was
attacked with rheumatism of the worst
kind in one leg at Alexander, La. Being
weak ] was sunstrdck and remained un-
conscious for several hours. Every sum
mer since have been unable to stand the
heat of the sun, and have been compelled
to give up my work. There was in my
head bearing down feeling which in
creased until 1t seemed my head would
burst, and il caused a ringing in my ears.
and palpitation Of the heart set in, so that
the slightest noise would set my heart
humping Several times il has rendered
me unconscious for from seven TO ten hours
at time. In addition TO this the rheuma-
tsm extended up nv entire side until 1t
drew my head down on my shoulder. lost
nv strength and flesh and was totally unfit
for work
"For twenty-eight years have consulted
physicians and taken their prescriptions
without deriving any material benefit. My
d4lulGuAS luGEG1Stu IL lHbtuSllN uukll Was
assured that there was no hope for me. Dur
ing last year l went into the butcher bust
ness. but the dampness from the ice used
increased my rheumatic pains to such an ex-
tent that ! was not only compelled to quit
the business. but was confined TO my house
and bed for nearly six months.
Il had given up all faith of being well
man again. when in November last read in
the World Herald a case of a man who had
been entirely cured from the ailments from
which / was suffering. by the use Of DIR.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. On
November 2S purchased box In a week
/ was RstOnished to know that | felt better
than had for six months past, and before
] had used half box was sure that / had
found a cure for my ailments. The ringing
in my ears began to lessen il volume ana
finally left me. That was the first effect
experienced aside from an increased appe-
tlte The pain from the rheumatism grad
ually left me, so that within one week from
the time | took my first pill l was able TO
sit up IN bed. On January lst. ] was able
70 go out ana walk around little. The
Palpitations of my heart entirely ceased.
On February 9, was so thoroughly cured
that / accepted position as night watchman
IN the Forest Lawn Cemetery, remaining out
Of doors from Is p. NJ. until A. NJ. have
gained in weight from IA pounds which /
weighed in November last, TO LAP pounds
which l weigh now.
Mr.. R. W. Cowan. keeper of general
store at Florence, was also seen by the re-
porter. Mr.. COwan is also an old soldier,
having been member of the l44th infan-
try, Company {, and later of Company NJ
of the First Minnesota Cavalry. Mr..
Cowan stated that he contracted chronic
diarrhGa while he was in the army and has
never until within the past few months. re-
ceived any relief. He stated that he had
taken the wonderful Pink Pills and was
now almost thoroughly cured. so much SO in
fact that he has discontinued their.u use.
He was also paralyzed in the left side of
his face, the mouth being drawn up at the
lSfs co5per, and he was entirely unable to
move the muscles of his forehead or to
close his left eve. He states that he believes
II Is owing TO the use of the Pink Pills that
he has recovered the use of his left eye-lid.
which. prior to his taking the pills. had
been fastened down by physician so that
the sight would not be destroyed from the
eye filing with dust. and ascribes the re-
cOvery TO the Pink Pills. He has gained
fifteen pounds in weight since last October.
and feels healthier and stronger than at
any time since the war. He intends 10
using the pills with the eXpec-
tatlon of a complete recovery from the
paralysis
DIR. Williams Pink Pills are a specific for
troubles peculiar TO females. such as sup
pressions. all forms of weakness. chronic
constipation. bearing down pains etc. and
IN the case of men will give speedy relief
and eject a permanent cure in all cases
arising from mental worry, Overworiz. or
excuses OF whatever nature. Pink Pills are
sold by all dealers. or viii be sent post paid
on receipt Of price. 80 cents a box. or SIX
boxes for S250-they are never sold IN bulk
or by the 100 by addressing DIR. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, y. y.