The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-30
HOW SCIENCE HAS OVERCOME
THE TERR0RS OF PNEUMONIA.
PLEURISY and CONSUMPTION

The alarming prevalence of Pneu-
monia invests the discussion OF the
feature Of the disease with much in
terest. AS an epidemic, it is more
pronounced than has been the case
for many years. .
The unfavorab1e climatic Influences
of the last few weeks are mainly ac-
countable for the number Of victims.
although it must be acknowledged
that other factors are at work to
explain the widespread dissemination
of the malady.
The popular belief that an ordi-
nary cold" Is the forerunner of the
disease is we'll founded, but it acts
merely by lowering the tone of the
system, making it an easy prey for
the infection of Pneumonia, Pleurisy;
and Consumption.
Physicians and some patients are
too familiar with the symptoms at
tending pneumonia. A complication
of P1eurisy sometimes sets in. and al
though the disease is a self-limited
one, unlike other self-limited and in
fictitious diseases, one attack does not
give any immunity against recurrence,
but on the contrary, often exercises
predisposing influence to further
pulmonary diseases. Consolidation Of
the lung follows. The system re-
mains depleted for a long time and
becomes fertile soil for the devel
opment of any of the zymotic dis
eases, particularly Consumption.
Asthma, Pleurisy. Pneumonia and
that q cure for one has been scien-
tificaly demonstrated as a cure for
the other. Hence it Is that Pro-
fessor Hoff's prescription is regarded
from an ethical standpoint, and it is
considered that Professor Hoff has
supplied the physician with the means
of accomplishing what could not be
done before.
Fortunately there has been a dis
covery whereby Consumption with its
attending complications is treated
scientifically, and the prospects of a
cure are now just as possible as In
any other serious disease.
All over the world scientists have
4s GERM m that has
such awful ravages against mankind
the tubercle bacillus-that destroys
whole families and threatens whole
nations.
1t is to be remembered about three
years ago, the scientific world, es-
pecially that portion Of it devoted to
medicine, was startled by the remark
able success of DR.. Adolph Hoff, a
prominent Viennese specialist, who
devoted himself to the treatment of
consumption, and his success led him
to make known his treatment and in
vited other physicians to test it.
His discovery was cabled to Amer
lea, and the New York Journal-al-
ways foremost In any matter Of in
terest to the people-resolved to prove
the matter. A test case was selected
from the numerous clinics Of New
York city, and at the expense Of the
New York Journal, Fred'k Hammann
was sent to Prof. Hoff. This was the
first American test case by which
Prof. Hoff's prescription was to stand
or fall in America.
This case was particularly interest
ing because it was typical of those of
so many thousands of persons who
had no family history of consumption
and yet contracted the disease. AS
chroncled in the papers thruout
the u. s., Fredk Hammann returned
home completely cured. Upon his
return, the New York Life Insurance
Co. issued a policy on his life. Later
on advice Of DR.. Hoff he was married.
At the time, the New York Journal in
an extended account certified further
as to the cure.
Full details were published, and the
history Of the case was read before the
Tuberculosis Congress Of the Medic
Legal Society by DR.. Carlton Simon.
If American journalism never added
another glory to it's achievements, the
saving Of thousands Of lives from con-
SYMPTOMS grasp would mark it's work
as we'll done. The work Of such jour-
nalism that acts instead of theories.
does not end when the task seems &C
complished the effect goes on and on
This enterprising act on the part OF
the New York American and Journal
gave undeniable force to the fact that
Consumption could and should be
cured wherever found. The American
press aided in the publicity of this
fact, telling physicians: use this same
Prof. Hoff's prescription for the sake
of humanity Patients may just,as well
take it at home; nay, better, for home
is the best place for a consumptive.'
1t further published great news
stories Of the cure Of Fred'k Ham
mann, thereby aiding in the establish
ing of the American Bureau for Prof
+ Hoff's Cure for Consumption at 10th
st and Third Avenue, New York.
At Prof. Hoff's advice, Fred'k
Hammann Is connected with the
American Bureau. and personally re-
plies to all inquiries from those de-
string to have the same treatment
which cured him. His own case has
been as desperate as that of any OF