Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-31
Steamships Run
By the Sun.
SCIENCE SOON TO DISPEL DISEASE.

The radient energy falling on the deck
OF a steamer crossing the ocean-s suf-
ticient, If it could be utilized. to propel
the ship with greater speed than is now
obtained from coal. Only one-third of
the radiation is cut off by the air.
Light has chemical energy so intense
as TO destroy micro-organic life This
energy in its different manifestations is n
power in continuing life and curing dis
case. The X-ray which is really concen-
trated sun light, when applied to some Of
the less fatal chronic ailments of germ
origin has proven very effective as a
curative agent This is the experience of
the skilled specialists at DIR. Pierce's In
yalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in
Buffalo. Although this institution was
founded many years ago by DIR. X. V.
Pierce as a genuine home not q hospital
for those afflicted with chronic disease
yet 1t has kept abreast OF the times and
its trained specialists have become Med
ical authorities in their various lines.
The violet-ray treatment. another In
teresting proceeding, is produced by con
centrating the light, rich in the violet or
chemical rays from an arc light with a
specially prepared carbon, upon any por-
tion OF the body that may be the seat OF
pain. Sufferers from neuralgia, sciatica,
rheumatism, strains, sprains, also from
those obscure exhausting pains the origin
of which cannot at times be accurately
determined) frequently find immediate
relief from single treatment and usually
with a little persistence in the use of this
aid, obtain comfort BILE health or perfect
recovery.
The incandescent light bath, consists OF
a cabinet in which the patient is bathed
in the combined rays OF many electric
light globes. This treatment has pro-
duced really wonderful results is diabetes,
sciatica, rheumatism, obesity, anemia,
and some forms of kidney and heart
trouble. 1t has also proven valuable In
chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma and
various skin diseases. As general hy-
gienc measure its efficiency can scarcely
be over-estimated.
The sick who have been treated at DIR.
Pierce's Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo. N. Y,
have much to say in regard to this Won
derfully equipped Sanatarium, where all
the above electrical apparatus, as well as
electric machines, high frequency cur
rent and other most modern and up-to-
date apparatus is used for the cure OF
chronic diseases. The treatment OF
chronic diseases that are peculiar. 10
women have for many years been fac.
tor III the cures affected at the lnvalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute.
The physicians and surgeons employed
are among the most experienced and skill
full In the country, men who have made
these diseases their life study, and whose
highest ambition is TO excel in their treat
ment.
How well they have succeeded may be
Judged from the fact that their practice
embraces cases from every State and Ter
ritory of the Union as well as from for.
elgn lands. Many thousands are annl-
ally treated. either through correspond
ence or at DIR. Perce's Institution. 1t Is
an old adage that, Experience makes
perfect and the skilled specialists in this
field of practice cure thousands OF cases
which have been abandoned as incurable
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brought to the Institution from far dis
tant states and they go home in few
weeks well and strong. Quite as marvel
Gus are the thousands of cures annually
accomplished through correspondence,
while the patient remLins quietly al
home. Others consult in person, and
after being examined are provided with
specially prepared medicines and return
home to carry out the treatment.
In medicine there has been rapid and
real progress during recent years, and DR..
Pierce has kept up with the times In that
he has had the manufacture and ingredl.
ents In his well-known remedies improved
In modern laboratory by skilled chem
lists, the greatest care being exercised 10
see that the ingredients entering into his
well-known medicines pr. Pierces "a.
vorite Prescription as well as the Golden
Medical Discovery" are extracted from
the best variety OF native medicinal roots
These are gathered with great care and
at the proper season OF the year, so that
their medicinal properties may be mosl
reliable.
These extracts are then made soluble In
pure triple-rcfned glycerine and bottled
Everyone who consults the specialists
whether by letter or In person receives
the most careful attention.
Great care is exercised not to over en-.
courage those who consult the specialists
OF this institution that no false hopes
may be raised.
Consultation by letter or in person I.
absolutely free-no charge whatever-st
that the public when afflicted are inyitet
10 write DIR. Pierce at the Invalids' Hote
aud Surgical Institute, Buffalo. N. y.