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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-04
=" TAKING TIME BY THE
F0REL0CK."

All observing people must have noticed
q growing sentiment in this country In ia.
vor Of using only put up foods and medi'
cines OF KNOWN COMPOSITIONS. 1t is bu,
natural that one should have some interest
In the composition of that which he is ex'
pected to swallow, whether 1t be food, drink
OF medicine. This sentiment has resulted
In the introduction in the Legislatures OF
many of the States, as also in the Congress
of the United States, of bills providing for
the publication of formula or ingredients on
wrappers and labels of medicines and foods
put up for general consumption.
Recognizing this growing disposition on
the part Of the public generally, and salts
fed that the fullest publicity can only add
TO the well-earned reputation of his proprie-
tary medicines, DR.. R. v. Pierce, of Buffalo,
N Y, has taken time by the forelock, as
it were, and is publishing broadcast and on
each bottle wrapper, a full and complete list
of all the ingredients entering into his med.
iciues, uGolden Medical Discovery" the
popular liver invigorator, stomach tonic,
blood purifier and heart regulator; also OF
his "Favorite Prescription for weak, over
worked. broken-down, debilitated, nervous,
invalid women
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-04
BLUE coHoSH ROOT
(CauIophyIIum Thaiictroides)

The AMERICA DIsPESAToRY says "Blue
Cohosh is used by Indian squaws, they en-
ploying a decoction of the root for two or
three weeks previous to labor to facilitate
ehiid-birfh."
Prof. JOHN KING, NJ D., says: "Blue
Cohosh has enjoyed a wellmerited repu-
tation, for when used by delicate women, or
those who experience prolonged and pain
full labors for several weeks previous TO
confinement, it gives tone and vigor to all
the parts engaged in the ACCOMPLISHMENT,
facilitating its progress, and Referring mHeh
suffering" Prof. HALE testihes that Blue
Cohosh acts as an anti-abortive by relieving
the irritation upon which the trouble de-
pends.n DR.. KING says, at has been en-
ployed to relieve Irritation Of The repro
dneffVe organs dependent on congestion.
II controls chronic inhammstory states of
the organs and gives tone in cases Of de-
bility. In the sexual disorders of the female
it is indicated by tenderness and pain in the
uterus. In debiltated patients, it has been
very successfully used in cases Of hySfe,fa
to overcome the attack, and to relieve
Ovarian pain, or irritation when accom-
panying that Disorder. Chronic oUaydLgfa,
lsEeoyrhea, aRIenoyrhoa CSHPprsssed men
Sf,EafioH) and dySnenoyvh0a painful
menSfyHatio1), are conditions in which it
has been most successfully employed. 1t
has an established reputation as remedy
for rheHMaffsm of The uterus, with nerv-
Gus excitement, for uterine cramps attend
ing meustruation, and for RgSHoYYhagfa
lprofnse menstruatioul.s
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-04
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DR.. PIERCE'S DISCOVERY.
IS MADE OF.

Nearly forty years ago, DR.. Pierce dis
covered that chemically pure glyoerine of
proper strength IS better solvent and
preservative of the active medicinal prl1a"
ciples residing in most OF cur Indigenous
or native medicinal plants than ia alcohol
As its use Is entirely unobj Objectionable,
while alcohol is well known when uasd
even In small portions, for a protrscted
period, to do lasting injury 10 the human
system. especially In the case OF delicate
women and children, he decided to use
chemically pure glyoerine instead OF the
usually employed alcohol in the prepara-
ton of his medicines. He found that the
glycerine, besides being entirely harmless,
possesses intrinsic medicinal properties
of great value. It's nutritive properties,
DR.. Pierce believes, far surpass those Of
cod-liver oil, emitting 1t to favorable CON-
sideration in all cases of inoipient CON-
sumption, especially when 1t 10 combined
with the active medicinal principles ex-
tracted from Black Cherrybark, Queens
root, Stone root, Golden Seal root and
Bloodroot, as in Golden Medical Disoov-
cry" Besides its superior nutritive prop
critics, glycerine is q very valuable demul-
cent and thereby greatly enhances the
remedial action of all the foregoing roots
] AZ ZIG cure O1 bcVoTO coughs, DTOnCnlhl,
throat, larynaeal and other kindred afec-
lions Of the air-passages and lungs. In all
wasting Diseases" where there IL loss of
flesh and gradual running down " of the
system, the glycerine certainly plays an
important part In lesssning the breaking
down and wasting of tissue, and In pro-
noting assimilation and increase of bodily
weight. 1t Is, In DR.. Pieroe's estimation, q
powerful reconstructive agent in all cases
of impaired vitality and especially valuable
when associated and combined with such
superior alternatives and tonios as In
Golden Medical Discovery" It's wonder
ful solvent properties also play an inn
| portant part in the cure Of gall stones and
| dry constipation. Glyoerine IL also one
of the very best antiferments and as such
/ counteraots the excessive fermentation
of foods In the stomach, present In most
| cases OF indigestion or dyspepsia Thus
| the pain, belohing Of noxious gas, bloatins
and other disagreeable symptoms are over.
come and the Stone root, Golden Seal root
Bloodroot and other ingredients Of Golden
Medical Discovery are greatly assisted in
their action In completing q cure. As will
be seen from the writings of Drs. Bartho-
low, King, Soudder, Coe, Ellingwood and
other high authorities, these agents car
confidently be depended upon for the mos,
positive, curative action In all atomic, OF
weak, states Of the stomach, accompanied
with distressing indigestion or dyspepsia
Read from the writings of the authorities
quoted, under headings Of Golden Sea
root, Stone root, Black Cherrybark, Blood.
root, Queens root and Mandrake root IN
the following columns and you viii hnd
that I'll Vhsse ingredients are recommended
Is remedies ~. iliigsstion or dyspepsia
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-04
WORDS OF PRAISE
FOR INGREDIENTS OF
DIR. PIERCE'S GOLDEN MEDICAL
DISCOVERY.
From Eminent Medical Writers.
GOLDEN SEAL ROOT
(Hvdrastis CanadenSiS J.

DR.. ROBERTS BARTHoLow, Jefferson Med
ical College of Philadelphia, a recognized
authority on Mdteyia Medica and 7heyd-
penfics, says of Hydrastis Golden Seal:
"Very useful as a stomachic tonic Stomach
tonic) and in atomic dyspepsia. Cures gas
trio catarrh (catarrh of stomach) and head
aches accompanying same. In catarrh Of
the gall duct and jaundice, it is of especial
utility. Constipation, dependent upon diff.
ferent deficient secretions, may be overcome
by the remedy. Chronic catarrh of the in
testines, even If It has proceeded 20 ulcera-
ton, is remarkably benefited by Hydrastis.
1t may be given as a remedy for intermittent,
chronic and malarial poisoning, and en-
lsrged spleen of malarial origin. II lessons
the secretion of albumin In chronic Bright's
disease, diminishes mucous in catarrh of the
bladder"
The foregoing is certainly q wonderfully
strong endorsement of one OF DR.. Pieroe's
chief gradients used In Golden Medical
Discovery" and also In his "Favorite
Prescription"
From "Organic Medicines" by GROVER
Coz, NJ D., of New York, we extract the
following uHydrastis Golden Seal) ex-
ercises an especial influence over mucous
surfaces. Its action in this respect Is so
manifest that the indications for its employ
ment cannot be mistaken, Upon the liver
Il acts with equal certainty and efficacy.
As a eholagogue Diver invigorator), it has
few equals. In affections of the spleen, and
abdominal viscera generally, 1t is an efficient
and reliable remedy, also in serofula, gland
ular diseases generally, cutaneous eTup-
tons, indigestion, debility, diarrhea, con-
stipation, piles and all morbid and critical
discharges"
DR.. CoE continues: THydrastis Golden
Seal), 10 also of inestimable value in the
treatment of chronic arrangements of the
liver II seems TO exercise an especial in
fuenee over the hepatie niveD structure
generally, resolving (dissolving) hillary de
posts, removing distractions, promoting
secretion, and giving tone to the various
functions. II Is eminently cholagogue Oliver
seeelerator), aud may be relied upon for the
relief Of hspatie Diver toEpoT.'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-04
NATURES Laws.

In most diseases of long standing, known
as chronic diseases, no matter how good the
treatment in order TO be effective and pro-
duce a permanent cure, medicine most
be perseveringly used for a considerable
period of time. Hence, the great import
auce of employing such medicine as will
act in harmony with Natures laws, and
which will be eliminated OF cast out of the
human system when il has done its cura-
tive work, through the natural emunctories
the lungs, skin, kidneys and bowels; or,
In Just the same way as food, OF that portion
Of il which is not assimilated and made a
part Of the body, is cast out as refuse.
Hence, It is, that vegetable medicines,
those made up from the roots Of medicinal
plants, act more in harmony with Nature S
laws than do mineral medicines they do
their work by aiding and encouraging the
natural functions of the several organs OF
the body and then pass out Of the system
through the natural emunctory channels,
leaving no harmful effects behind. This i:
not true Of medicines made up with
large percentage of alcohol or containing
strong, irritating or corrosive and poison
Gus minerals. The injurious effects of ever
sIuall portions of alcohol, long continued
are pretty well known even to the non
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-04
ALL RIGHTS PROTECTED.

The exact working formula for making
DR.. Pierce's medicines without the use of a
drop of alcohol and preserving them unin-
paired In any climate for any length of time,
cost DR.. Pierce and his assistant chemists
and pharmacists a tedious course of study
and experiments, extending over several
years. With the use of chemically pure
glycerine of just the right strength and
with laboratory apparatus and appliances
specially invented and designed to carry on
the delicate processes employed, DR.. Pierce
finally found that all the medicinal prin-
ciples residing in the several native, medi-
cinal roots could be more perfectly ex-
tracted and better preserved from fermenta-
ton than if alcohol was employed. Besides
the glycerine, of itself, possesses the prop
erty of greatly enhancing the efficacy OF
the several medicinal agents employed,
whereas alcohol is we'll known to be OBJ
jeetionable in any medicine to be en-
ployed in chronic or lingering diseases,
where, at best treatment must be con-
tinued over a considerable period of time
in order to make the cure complete and
permanent
The exact proportion of the several in
gradients used in these medicines, as we'll
as the working formula and peculiar pro-
eesses, apparatus and appliances employed
In their manufacture, are withheld from
publicity that Doctor Pierce's proprietary
rights may not be infringed and trespassed
upon by unprineipled imitators and those
who may be practically inclined.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-04
STONE ROOT
(CoIIinsonia Canadeusis).

Alternative, tonic, stimulant. Valuable in
laryngitis-' ministers sore throat In dis
eases of stomach and ntestines-improves
appetite, promotes flow of gastric juice
tonic effect upon organs involved. A
good remedy in indigestion, dyspepsia
chronic gastritis, increasing the secretion
from kidneys and skin"
The foregoing four, several extracts are
ell taken from the American Dispensatory,
by Professors KING and SCUDDER.
Prof VIM. Paine, NJ. D., late of Phila.,
author of Paine's Epitome of Medicine,
reports the cure of bad cases of valvular dis
ease of the heart from the use of the active
medicinal principles extracted from Stone
root. DR.. Pierce has had like success from
prescribing his rGolden Medical Discov-
cry ?" in such cases
Prof. JOHN NJ. ScUDDER, NJ. D., in his
treatise entitled Specific Medication, says
Coninsonia (Stone root, is a specific in
ministers sore throat Chronic laryngitis)
He continues: at proves beneficial in other
cases of chronic laryngitis, in chronic bron-
chitis and phthisis Consumption, allaying
irritation and checking cough. II also ex-
erts a favorable influence upon the diges-
tive processes, improving the appetite, ia
cilitating digestion and acting as a general
tonic. 1t passes off through the kidneys
and exerts a tonic influence upon the entire
extent of the urinary tract / regard it as
one of the most direct and valuable agents
of the Materia Medica and onf that DiIl
Rive satisfaction 10 Uhoever employs H."
The above are strong endorsements of
one of the most valuable ingredients CON-
tanned in "Golden Medical Discovery"
viz: Collinsonia, OF Stone root. Its vir-
tues, however, are not over-extolled, As
we can attest from our experience and OBJ
servation In watching the beneficial action
of the Discovery" In heart affections,
] laryngitis, bronchitis, incipient consump-
| ton and other ailments noted above.
! It will be seen from the foregoing that
Golden Medical Discovery has a large
range of applications, being a superior
remedy not only in all stomach, liver and
bowel troubles, but also for bronchial,
throat, and lung troubles accompanied by
obstinate cough also for kidney and blad-
der affections, valvular disease Of the heart
and all catarrhal affections. no matter
whether affecting the mucous membranes
lining the nasal passages, or those of the
stomach, bowels, OF of the pelvic organs Of
women.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-04
THE BADGE OF HONESTY.

Each bottle of the above medicines bears
upon its wrapper badge of honesty in the
full list ofingredients composing it-pyi,ifed
in plain English. This frank and open
publicity places these medicines in class
all by themselves. They cannot be classed
as patent nor secret medicines for they are
neither-being ofknoun composition.
DR.. Pierce feels that he can afford to take
the afflicted into his full confidence and lay
all the ingredients of his medicines freely
before them because these ingredients are
such as are endorsed and most strongly
praised by scores of the most eminent med
ical writers of all the several schools of
practice, as cures for the diseases for which
these medicines are recommended. There
fore, the afflicted do not have to rely alone
upon DR.. Pierce's recommendation as to
the curative value of his medicines for GER
tain easily recognized diseases as is the
case with all other medicines put up for
like purposes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-04

SIN many arrangements Of the urinary
apparatus we have found the Hydrastis to
answer an admirable purpose. In chronic
Inflammation of the bladder, we deem II
one of the most reliable agents Of cure. As
tonic in the convalescing stages of fevers,
pneumonia, dysentery and other acute dis
eases, the Hydrastis Is peculiarly appro-
pirate. II promotes digestion and sssimila-
ton, obvistes constipation, and gives tone
to the depurating cleansing functions
generally"
DR.. Coz continues: 0We would here
add that our experience has demonstrated
the Hydrastis to be a valuable remedy in
bronchitis, lsryngitis, and other affections
of the respiratory organs"
Prof. HOBART A. HARE, NJ. D., University
of Pennsylvania, says of Golden Seal: "Of
service in chronic catarrh of the stomach
and bowels following abuse of alcohol; a
tonic after malarial fever. Has distinct
anti-malarial influence. Good in all catar-
rhal conditions, as uterine catarrh, leucor-
rhPa, etc. Is a curative agent in chronic
dyspepsia"
Prof. LAURENCE JOHNSON, NJ. D., Med
ical Department of University of City of
New York, says of Golden Seal: Has
been used as a substitute for quinine in
treatment of intermittents (fevers), and in
convalescence from acute diseases. Exerts
a specially tonic influence upon mucous
surfaces and upon the gall bladder"
REMARKS. After reading the fore
going extracts who can doubt the great
efficacy, in q long list of diseases, Of
Golden Medical Discovery" one of the
principle ingredients of which ia Golden
Seal (Hydrastis). In studying the adapta-
bility of Golden Medical Discovery" to
the cure of disease of the different organs
Of the body, we may safely rely upon 1t to
produce all and more than all the good re-
suits to be experienced from the use OF
Golden Seal root or It's combined, active
medicinal principles, since It is rich in oil
these, and besides their action is greatly
enhanced by their combination with glyo-
crime az well as with other most valuable
medicinal agents.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-04
WHOSE sAV-so. IS eEsT3

With other medicines the afflicted have
only their makers word for their efficacy.
With DR.. Pierce's medicines they have the
diSfnferesfed endorsement of scores of
eminent medical practitioners and medical
writers of wide renown. These numerous
unqualified endorsements, from men whose
writings are regarded as authorities in each
of the several schools of medicine, are the
more valuable because they were written
without any knowledge on the part of the
several writers that they were extolling the
curative virtues of ingredients that go to
make up DR.. Pierce's world-famed medi-
cines. Doctor Pierce's Family Medicines,
Therefore, STAND ALONE in respect to being
the only ones Professionally endorsed as
remedies, or cures, for the several diseases
for which they are recommended. A glance
at the published ingredients will show that
no narcotics or other harmful agents are
employed that no alcohol enters into their
composition that they are made of the
roots of indigenous, or native, medicinal
plants that, instead of alcohol, chemically
pure glycerine, Of proper strength is used,
both for extracting and preserving the
medicinal principles residing in the several
roots employed.
In favor of Dr.. Pierce's medicines is the
frank, confding, open, honest statement of
their full composition, giving every ingre.
dent in plain English, without fear of sue
cessful criticism and with confidence that
the good sense of the afflicted will lead
them to appreciate this honorable manner
of confding to them what they are taking
into their stomachs when making use of
these medicines.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-04
WORDS OF PRAISE
FOR INGREDIENTS OF
DR.. PIERCE'S FAVORITE
PRESCRIPTION.
From well recognized auth critics OF
all Schools of Medicine.
GOLDEN SEAL ROOT
(Hydrastis Canadsnsis).
IS MADE OF,

Prof JOHN NJ. ScUDDER, NJ. D., says: VT
stimulates the digestive processes, and in
creases the assimilation of food. By these
means the blood is enriched.
The consequent improvement on the nerv-
Gus and glandular systems are natural re-
suits" He continues ain relation to its
general effects on the system, there is no
medicine in use about Uhieh there is such
general nnanimity Of opinion. 1t is uni
versaily regarded as The tonic useful in all
debilitated states" ....., ..
Prof ELLINGwooD, NJ. D., of Bennett
College, Chicago, says of Golden Seal :
"In Its therapeutic (remediaD influence its
widest range of action is upon the stomach,
in functional disorders of that organ, where
the entire apparatus, including the liver is
stagnant and imperative II Is a most
superior remedy in catarrhal gastritis Tin
fammation of the stomach), chronic con-
stipation, general debility, in convalescenee
from protracted fevers, in prostrating night.
sweats. II is an important remedy in
disorders peculiar 10 uomer. In all ca.
tarrhal conditions, especially II there be
muscular relaxation and general enfeeble-
ment, il is useful"
Prof. ROBERTS BARTHoLow, M. D., oil
Jefferson Med. College, says of Golden
Seal UValuable in uterine hemorrhage
(fooding) menorrhagia (profuse rnenstrua.
tom, and congestive dysmenorrhea pain
full menstruation). Locally good in leucor-
rhea, liberation and erosion of the cervix
meek of uterus), unhealthy and sloughing
sores and old ulcers of the leg"
From the foregoing extracts 1t will be
seen that Golden Seal root is a very efa-
cent curative agent in most of the weak
nesses and ailments affecting the organs
peculiarly feminine. But there are several
other unsurpassed remedial agents for the
cure of woman's maladies found growing
In the forests of this blessed land of ours
and these DR.. Pierce knew TO be of such
great efficacy as TO make II advisable to
combine them In JUST the right proportions
with the Golden Seal root, in making Ut
the compound known as his "Favorite
Prescription" Thus, he believes he has
produced the most happy combination OF
the most valuable remedial agencies
known to modern medical science for the
cure of womAn's peculiar weaknesses and
maladies. He feels that the professions
endorsement of those most eminent in the
several schools of practice, will be found
to amply Justify him In the use of this
strong Language.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-04
CRITICS cIsARMEp.

This bold and out.spoken movement on
the part of DR.. Pierce, has by showing ex-
actly what his well.known medicines are
composed of, completely disarmed all harp
ing critics who have heretofore unjustly at
tackled them A little pamphlet has been
compiled, from the standard medical author
tiles of all the several schools of practice,
showing the strongest endorsements by.
leading medical writers of the several in
gradients which enter into Doctor Pierce's
medicines and recommending these ingre-
dients for the cure of the diseases for which
DR.. Pierce's medicines are advised. A copy
of this little booklet is mailed free to any
one desiring to learn more concerning the
valuable, native, medicinal plants which
enter into the composition of DR.. Pierce's
medicines. A request, by postal card or
letter, addressed to DR. R.V. Pierce, Buffalo,
NY, will bring this little booklet by return
nnst
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-04
THEY STAND ALONE.

This striking departure of DR.. Pierce from
the usual course pursued by the manufac-
turers of proprietary medicines, at once
takes his medicines out of the class gener-
ally known as "patent" or secret medicines,
neither of which term is at all applicable to
them, as their formula now appears on the
wrapper OF every bottle leaving the great
laboratory at Buffalo, N. Y. 1t places them
In a class all by themselves. Neither of
them contains any alcohol, which fact alone
should cause them to be classed all by them
selves and as entirely harmless vegetable
extracts, made and preserved by the use of
glycerine and not with the usually employed
strong alcohol, which works so much injury,
especially in cases where treatment, even
though of the best, must be continued for
considerable periods of time, in order to
make the cure permanent
Many years ago, DR.. Pierce found that
chemically pure glycerine of proper
strength, was far better than alcohol both
for extracting and preserving the medicinal
principles residing in our indigenous, or ma
tive, medicinal plants, such as he employs
exclusively in manufacturing his medicines.
Some of these medicinal roots have, since
Dr. Pierce first commenced to use them, adj
vanced so in price, that they may be cuiti-
waited with great profit by our farmers. This
Is especially true of Golden Seal root which
enters into both the Doctors rGolden Med
ical Discovery and his Favorite Prescrip-
ton" 1t now brings upward of sr.25 a
pound although formerly selling at from
IS to 40 cents a pound. Many tons of this
most valuable root are annually consumed
In Doctor PieTce's Laboratory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-04
SAFE AND RELIABLE.

A consideration of first importance in
deciding what medicine TO take for the cure
Of any lingering or chronic ailment is as
to its harmlessness or inability to do injury
to the system. UBetter suffer the ills we
have than fly to those we know not Of"
SO many TCheap- John" give-away 'free
trial bottle " medicines, made up of cheap
ingredients of doubtful and often harmful
character, are being offered to the afflicted,
under the most extravagant statements as
to their marvellous curative properties, that
1t behooves those in need OF safe and reli,
able medical treatment to consider care
fully what they take in the way of medi
cine. otherwise, lasting injury instead o.
relief and cure is quite likely to follow.