Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19
Steamships Run
By the Sun.
SCIENCE SOON TO DISPEL DISEASE.

The radlent energy falling on the deck
OF q steamer crossing the ocean-is suf-
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 a chemical energy so intense
as to destroy micro-organic life. This
energy in its different manifestations Is u
power in continuing life and curing dis
ease. 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
curative agent. This is the experience Of
vnd yne aats snd at % In IN
Buffalo. Although this institution was
founded many years ago by DIR. r. v.
Pierce as n genuine home mot 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 vioiet-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
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
with little persistence in the use OF this
aid, obtain comfortable health or perfect
recovery.
The incandescent light bath, consists OF
. 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
various SKIN diseases As o general hy-
glenic measure its efficiency can scarcely
be over-c stimated.
The sick who have been treated at De.
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 water baths, Turkish baths static
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 to
women have for many years been fac
tor In tho cnres affected at the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute.
The physicians and surgeons employed
are among the most experienced and skill
ful 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 bo
Judged from the fact that their practice
embraces cases from every State and Ter.
ritory OF the Union as well as from for
eign lands. Many thousands are annu-
ally treated, either. through correspond
ence or at DIR. Plerce'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
by general practitioners. Hundreds are
brought to the Institution from far dis
tant states and they go home in q few
Gus are the thousands OF cures anually
accomplished through correspondence,
while the patient remuins Quietly ut
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 DIR.
Fierce has kept up with tho times In that
ne mas mad the manufacture and ingredi.
ents In his well-known remedies improved
IN modern laboratory by skilled chem
ISIS, the greatest care being exercised to
see that the ingredients entering into his
well-known medicines DIR. Piercc's Fa-
yorite 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 most
These extracts are then made soluble In
pure triplc-refined 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 an
courage those who consult the specialists
OF this Institution that no false hopes
may be raised.
Consultation by letter or in person Is
absolutely free-no charge whatsvor-s0
that the public when afflicted are invited
70 wrtte DIR. Pierce at the Invalidss Botd
sod surgical Institute. Buffalo. N. u