The Forrest City times., 1905-11-17

'dbtfi iorm, which iS much more | agreeable 10 take than the infusion or sirup. The effect of the compound gentlan sirup would be to cause the Seereiions of bile to pass downward and out in the natural way. and as it | contains natural remedies such as are found in the herbs. it would do you no lnJary, but you would feel much better and stronger for it's use. Also observe the methods of treatment described in the book of lectures, under the heading or Pure Blood and Clear Skin. Clean llneSs Imperative, etc The methods described therein would greatly aid you. and as you already have the book you can readily refer to them You should not drink tea or coffee if you desire good health and a clear com. pleXion.
 Indians. pr. David Ii. Reeder I.a porte, lnd.-Dear Doctor Will yol kindly answer the following questions: What k the composition. effects. etc. ot the pawpaw fruit believe some times called the "Hooser Banana?" Why does it's use sometimes cause chil dren to break out in "hives9" How vide is the territory of is growth VIII the Use of the massage roller, i around the course of the colon, for constipation, continued regularly long time. render the system so it must Ge depended upon for the results it is /, intended to bring does it in any way interfere with nature?
 i How long would you recommend one 10 live on one special diet, as fruit alone; would you not as long as it is seemingly benefting one?
 | What food. treatment, etc. would l you recommend for slow digest ion. and i when the lower intestine does not at lend properly to it's assigned duties2 l am sure your instructions are all rlght' thanking you for them and your noble purpose to do such a good work Tor needy humanity, I remain, yours very truly, R. O. G.
 As l have never made a chemical analysis of the fruit called pawpaw. or Hoosier banana could not tell you
 
 are. but l know 1t Is used by a great many as an aperient, and seems to be effectual. It does not seem to me that 1t would be reasonable that the fruit would cause hives. The condition per haps comes from some other cause. although the eating of too much of the fruit might be the means of bringing n6 ov,I l hives. It seems to grow in almost any locality of this state. also in parts Of Ohio. Illinois and Kentucky. l l presume it could be cultivated in other places, as there are many places in the United States where the eli mate is much the same as it is here.
 As the use of the massage roller for the cure of constipation is an artificial means of relief, it should be discon. tinued as soon as the relief Is ob. tained, and the patient should depend upon exercise of a natural kind rather than artificial to maintain the desired condition The use of any special diet should not be continued after the effect desired Is produced. or, as you suggest, 1t should be continued only as long as 1t is seemingly beneficial. In deficient intestinal digestion would suggest the more thorough mastication of the food and that no liquid be taken while eating, but that an abundance of liquid should be taken between meals.
 Castana.-Dr. David H. Reeder, La porte. Ind.-kind Sir: have a daughter who is having considerable trouble with her knee, and thought would write you concerning it. Four years ago the knee was thrown out of place. but has not given any trou. be until within the last two months It seems as if there must be some. thing loose around the knee-cap, as each time the joint bends there Is 1 grating sound. just as if two bones were being grated together, and seems i to he under the cap. The knee has been kept in spints for eight weeks. but we can see no difference Our ! doctor said he thought the end of the upper bone was rough. and there was also a loose piece of cartilage. Hop ine you can give US more light on the 1 subject. l remain, sincerely yours ! Mrs. C. R.
 The condition of your daughters l knee may bc what Is called synovltis l Unless it is properly treated. it will i in the course of time cause the joint to become stiff. l always object very 1 seriously to placing such a knee in | splints, because it is then held rigid and the inflammation which is in the ! joint is liable to cause granuation and become permanently ankylo3ed while if proper treatment is directed to remove the inflammation a cure naturally follows. Sometimes if takes six months. and sometimes year, but the patient must go ahead with the line Of treatment very thoroughly, II she wishes to save the knee It is better to remain idle and inactive for year, than to go through life q crip- pie. The method of treatment which ! I wouId suggest WOula he first t0