Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-09-02

The following editorial was recently pub
lished as above, without the solicitation or
even suggestion Of the Thacher Medicine
Company, which has never been patron OF
the American Health Journal either as adver-
tiser or subscriber. No higher or more genu-
inc compliment was ever paid TO any concern.
THE RECOMMENDATION OF REMEDIES WHICH
REALLY CURE.
A consistently conservative policy has al
ways characterized the editorial conduct of
this journal. And we think this has had no
small share in winning our place in the pub
lie confidence. For il is universally recog-
nized that we only express decided opiHion
after mature reflection and exhaustive, impair
tlal examination Of every subject we discuss.
Whenever remedy a novel method for the
treatment of disease appears the American
Journal of Health, consciou, Of the duty it
owes its readers, first investigates and then
speaks. We lake nothing for granted--ne-
Their the advertisements Of the remedy itself
or the printed TESTING mails as to cures it has
effected influence our judgment Only when
we have convinced ourselves by actual de-
monstration OF the truth do we undertake to
publish our views. Then our views are pos
tive, because they are based on knowledge,
and they either praise or blame the particu-
lar remedy strictly according to its merits.
An instance where we can bestow our
praise occurs in the case Of "Dr. Thacher's
Worm Syrup" offered by the Thacher Med.
icine Co., of Chattanooga, Tenn. We have
verified The record Of this remedy as an infal-
liable specific for worms. We satisfied our
selves as to the genuineness Of this specific;
we intrusted the matter to medical man of
long and varied experience, and for many
years connected with this journal in an edto.
rial capacity. His report is conclusive proof
that here we have q emedY which is not
palliative simply, but cure. In saying this
we are aware that we assert great deal, but
we are also confident that we are not assert
ing too much. The truth is that in many in
stances so-called cures afford only temporary
relief frequently they do not even accom-
plish that result. But in "Dr. Thacher's
Worm Syrup" sufferers have found, and we
are satisfied will find, that permanent benefit
which it is the prime purpose Of medical skill
10 bestow.
Every circumstance connected with the sub
ject of our inquiry was investigated by us.
No pains were spared to render the inquiry
full and complete. We can therefore adj
dress our readers in positive language regard
ing this remedy. Whai tho sufferer from di-
sease hopefully seeks is something that will
cure. There are innumerable remedies
which will undoubtedly mitigate suffering
there are few, indeed, which cure. And
vast difference exists between the two terms
one means a temporary relief, the other COM
plete emancipation from the bonds Of disease
Science is progressive and constantly en-
deavoring to accomplish new things. The
old methods must yield when they are out
classed by fresh discoveries. And medical
science, especially, while conservative, is not
so to deg ee which prohibits its recognition
Of the demonstrated worth OF a successful adj
vance upon the old methods. CDR. Thacher's
Worm Syrup" really represents an advance in
the medical treatment Of disease and conse-
quenlly deserves our endorsement. Anything
which mitigates suffering is gladly welcomed
as blessing; the remedy which can cure
is.haied as divine dispensation. While
recommending to our readers, in the most
qualified terms, the ndisputable merits of
"Dr. Thacher's Worm Syrup" we would also
address ourselves TO the pharmacist, because
it is desirable that he should know exactly
what he can guarantee to the public as a
cure with the certainty that his clients will
have no cause to accuse him of missrepre-
senting A. K. GRAY, M. d..
Editor American Journal Of Health.