Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-03-14
ACUTE DYSPEPSIA.
SYMPATHETIC HEART DISEASE
OFTEN ATTENDS IT.
The Modern Treatment Consists in
Removing the Cause.

Mrs. V. Curley who has resided II
Clarence, Iowa, for the past twenty
two years, tells an interesting story
Of what she considers rescue from
premature death. At oil events, re-
lief from a life Of great suffering,
which made death seem a happy
means Of escape from torture HeI
narrative Is as follows:
"For ten years prior to 1894, ! was
q constant suffer from acute stomach
trouble. / had all the manifold
symptoms Of acute dyspepsia, and at
times other troubles were present In
complication. | did not know what
it was to enjoy a meal. No matter
how careful l might be as to the
quality, quantity and preparation Of
my food, distress always followed
eating. l was respondent and blue.
Almost to the point Of insanity at
times, and would have been glad to
die. Often and often could not
sleep. Sympathetic heart trouble set
in and time and again | was obliged
to call doctor in the night to relieve
sudden attacks of suilocation which
would come on without moments
warning.
MY troubles increased as time wore
on and spent large sums in doctor
bills, being compelled to have have
medical attendants almost constantly.
During 1892 and 1898, 1t was impos-
sible for me to retain food and water
brashes plagued me. | was reduced
to skeleton. A consultation Of
physicians was unable TO determine
Just what did all me. The doctors
gave us as their opinion that the
probable trouble was liberation OF the
coats Of the stomach and held out no
hope Of recovery. One doctor said,
"All ! can do to relieve your suffer
ing Is by the use OF opium.
About this time friend of mine,
Mrs. Samantha Smith, Of Glilden
Iowa, told me about the case Of Mrs
Thurston, Of Oxford Junction, Iowa
This lady said she had beed afflicted
much the same as | had. She had
consulted local physicians without
relief, and had zone to Davenport for
treatment without receiving any
benefit thereirom. Giving up ali
hope Of recovery, she was ready for
any suggestion and was persuaded BY
a friend to take DR.. Williams Pink
Pills. The result was almost mag-
cal.
In despair | bought a box Of the !
pills from our druggist, Mr.. Geo.
Smith. BY the Zine the first
box was finished | was able
to cat with less distress but was ,
in no mood to 90 on with the treat /
ment. presume | expected too much, !
but nv husband thought I was bet !
ter, and insisted upon my irving at |
least one more box. 1t was fortunate
for me that they did not let me give
M. kent on with the pills and be-
fore many months felt better than |
had for n dozen wears. nm now al-
most free from trouble, and If
through some error Of diet feel
badly, this splendid remedy sets me
right again. have regained my
strength and am once more in my
usual flesh sleep well and can eat
without distress. | have no doubt
that owe my recovery to Dr. VIII
liams' Pink Pills. only wish / had
heard Of them years ago thereby say
ing myself ten wears Of suffering and
money.
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