Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-07
GIVEN UP TO DIE.
Had Bright's Disease Con
sumption of the Kidneys
for Five Years.
Saved by a Neighbor's Time
ly Advice.

~ &Aott(Os
Experience of Distinguished Ply
stefan. Graduate of Jefferson
Medical College, Philadelphia, in
1859, and an ex-President and Pres
ent Member of the Delaware State
Medical Society.
For quarter of century death
has claimed amongst its victims
many of Americas most brilliant
public men. together with thousands
of private citizens. by reason of that
hitherto supposedly incurable NAL
ady. Bright's disease.
| Dreaded as this terrible insidious
disease is. and has been considered,
it is q source of great satisfaction to
know the claims of DR.. Hobbs, that
Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills have
the power to cure Bright's disease,
have been so ably substantia,ed by
such competent medical authority as
is shown in the following voluntary
testimonial.
Coming. as it does, from the pen
of one whose honored career as a
reputable and candid physician
covers period OF &c years, this tes-
monial is inva'n rable and well
worth perusal:
MILFORD, Del, Jan. %. 1896
Hobbs Medicine company, Chicago.
Gentlemen: l feel that l would not
be doing my duty to my fellow men
if should not give my testimony as
to the curative qualities Of DR.. Hobbs
Sparagus kidney Pills in the follow
ing case, as anyone in Milford can
testify. No one expected him 10
live. He was the sickest man l ever
saw not to die. After an experience
of So years in the practice of medi-
cine, can say that his case was most
miraculous. You are at liberty to re-
fer to me in regard TO this case, and
will gladly answer any question de-
sired.
About a year ago l was called to
see j. F. Kimbal. who had been trou-
bled with kidney disease for about
five years. Before he came into my
hands to be treated he had been un:
der the care of several physicians
They all pronounced his disease as
incurable. On examination l found
the following symptoms to be
present: Urine high color and, scam
ty, brick dust deposit on standing.
BY an analysis 40 per cent Of albu-
men and full of tube cast, showing Il
destruction of the kidneys going on.
Circulation affected, palpitsion of the
heart, swelling and putting under the
eys; also swelling around the an
kles, hands and abdomen. Pain of
great severity in the small of the
back, cramps in the legs. specks or
notes before the eyes, ringing noises
in the head, furred tongue, bowels
constipated. loss of appetite. sick
stomach and Indigestion. All of the
above symptoms showing Brights
disease in its very worst form.
told him that considered his case
hopeless, and that he was beyond the
aid of medicine. His friends and
neighbors we're daily expecting his
death. His life became a burden to
him. At this time, a neighbor read.
ing your advertisement of DIR. Hobbs
Sparagus Kidney Pills persuaded
him to try them. From the use OF
the first box he began to improve.
1t would consume time needlessly to
follow the whole course of his con.
valescence. After using six boxes OF
DR.. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills he
was entirely cured and is today a
well and sound man, and is able to
follow his avocation without any re.
turn of his trouble.
\ | am regular graduate of sc
years experience in the practice OF
medicine. This mans cure was
little short of a miracle. After dem
onstrating the curative power of your
pills in two cases l shall prescribe
them in all kidney and urinary
, troubles. am independent enough
to use any remedy that will relieve
and benefit my patients. am will
ing to acknowledge and commend
thus frankly the value of DIR. Hobbs
. Sparagus Kidney Pills.
ROBERT FRAME,M M. D.
How timely the advice of Mr.. Kim.
balls neighbor. II You are sick,
take heed of your kidneys. DIR.
Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills will
not only cure Bright's disease, but
all kidney troubles. diabetes, pain in
the back. sleeplessness, rheumatism,
gout.' neuralgia, nervousness, etc.
They give new energy, new blood,
new vigor. and-health. They have
cured thousands. They will cure