The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-03-01
Mr.. Beck Cured of rheumatism.

Mr.. j. Edward Beck, of Waynesboro, Pa,
formerly OF Uniontown district, was re-
ported in last weeks edition as being at Mt.
Clemens, Mich, for treatment of rheumatism,
from which he had been a terrible sufferer for
more than year. He has been there for
three weeks and will leave in few days for
his home IN Waynesboro. Pa. He wrote the
ADVOCATE the following letter while there:
since my arrival at this great mineral city
of the Northwest three weeks ago. L have
observed some of The most remarkable cures
of the MANY different diseases whose cure is
sought II these mineral baths. Thinking 1t
may be of some value 10 the many readers OF
the ADVOCATE well as my friends, | take
pleasure in writing this letter for publication
in the ADVOCATE.
ant. Clemens is dis:nciiveIy bath city,
in the fullest sense of the term. 1t is known
by several names. appropriate to its special
function on the map, such as The Carlsbad
of America, THE Mineral City" etc, all
of which are most bchrIing this health giving
resort. Thousands of people visit Mt. Glenn
ems every year. and the cures that are made
among the rheumatic sufferers are little short
of the miraculous. The town is almost en-
tirely made up of lighthouses, hotels, boa ding
houses aud resorts for the accommodation OF
the health seekers. The city is marked by
pretty residences, finely paved streets, hand
SOule Cnui CutS, business DiothS, Stho''"'
public libraries. etc. Everywhere there Is an
air of thrift, modern ideas, public enterprise
and civic pride.
The mineral waters, for which this city
has celebrity that is world wide, are taken
from deep wells, though frequently referred
to as springs"
''Wels range in depth from 800 to 1900 feet
aud the deeper the well the stronger and more
effective IS the mineral water obtained, due 10
the larger percentage of chloride OF sodium,
or common salt The baths are administered
with care and studious attention. Engage
ments are made at the office of the bathhouse,
fixing the date and hour for the bath and as.
signing the attendant. Only one person and
one attendant are admitted into the bathing
department at time. The time allowed for
each bath is one half hour. During most of
the time the patient is in the bath he or she is
worked upon by the attendant, especially
those afflicted with rheumatism, paralysis or
kindred troubles. The afflicted parts are
rubbed and thorougly massaged
''This soothing physical operation in con-
nection with the curative properties of the
water produces the desired effect and the pa
tent comes from the bath feeling like a new
man. Then comes the drying and rubbing.
after which sufficient time is spent in the cool
ing room to reduce the temperature of the
body to its normal status.
THE range of diseases treated here includes
the whole gamut of the neurotic affections and
their complications Even those afflicted with
liver and gastric troubles find relief in these
wonderful waters.
During the three weeks of my stay here |
have seen people come from all parts of the
United States and after taking the mineral
water treatment, return to their happy homes
entirely cured Among the number have been
doctors, ministers and business men of the
highest type. Rich and poor mingle here
seeking the cure which Providence has stored
up in this, natures great reservoir.