TESTIMONIALS.
While we have a great cloud of witnesses testifying to the efficacy of our treatment of the diseases described in this volume, yet for lack of space we can here introduce only the following:
LARGE FIBRO-CYSTIC TUMOR.
Pronounced Incurable by many Eminent Surgeons. Health Restored and Tumor Removed without Cutting.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL, ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—I cheerfully send you the following testimonial, and hope it may induce some sick person to seek relief where it is sure to be found.
We never truly appreciate health until it forsakes us.
For six years, I suffered all the tortures and fears attendant on the growth and development of a fibro-cystic tumor. I tried to have the tumor removed, but found it impossible. I had the very best medical advice the South affords, but every physician rendered the same verdict, 'incurable.' How that word, for months, rang in my ears—'INCURABLE.' It seemed stamped on my mind in letters of fire. What I suffered, both in mind and body, cannot be imagined. But for my unbounded faith in God's goodness and mercy, I doubt not, I would have given up and died. But I trusted in Him to direct me in the way to find relief. One hope stood out before me like a beacon light; and that was to find the means to go to Buffalo, N.Y., to Dr. Pierce's famous Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute. At last the opportunity came, and I bid my loved ones a sad farewell, (not one of them ever expected to see me again, alive) and with a sister to relieve me of every care on the journey, we started for the Institute.
On arriving at the Invalids' Hotel, I was too sick and fatigued to treat with civility the sweet-faced, lady-like housekeeper who received me, or the gentle nurses who tried so patiently and kindly to minister to my wants.
I had read a good deal about the Invalids' Hotel, and expected to see wonderful things; but like Sheba's Queen, I could truthfully say, 'the half had never been told.' The many ways, means, and appliances, for the relief of poor sufferers surpassed a thousand fold anything I had ever imagined could come within the scope of human skill. The skilled physicians were not only able and attentive, but on meeting one, if it were every day, they always had a ready smile, a warm hand clasp, and an encouraging word, which alone, would make one feel better and at home. The trained nurses were attentive and kind.
Every department was cleanliness itself, and kept at such an even temperature, even to the halls, that during my four months' stay, I never had the slightest cold. Not only the comforts of life, but every luxury that the most exacting could demand, were fully supplied. I saw many poor sufferers, from various diseases, made well and happy, and I too, with the other happy ones, found relief, and that without the use of the knife or an anæsthetic of any kind. I would urge all poor chronic sufferers, it matters not what the trouble may be, to go to Dr. Pierce's Institute and be cured. If any one similarly afflicted cares to know more of my case, I will gladly answer any questions, if she will only write me, and enclose addressed and stamped envelope in which to reply. During my stay at the Invalids' Hotel I never lacked for anything that willing hands and warm hearts could supply, and I came away feeling that I was leaving a sweet, luxurious home and many warm friends, but with a new lease of life and perfect confidence in the ability of the physicians, for I know I could not possibly have lived two months longer, had I not found relief. To-day I am well, rosy and happy, with a heart full of lasting gratitude for the kind treatment and cure which I received at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute.
Yours truly.
Miss DELAINE DUKE,
Clanton, Chilton Co., Ala.
POLYPOID TUMOR OF UTERUS WEIGHING OVER FIVE POUNDS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—After many trials my doctors here had given up all efforts to cure me. A tumor that had existed almost from my childhood was gradually killing me. From frequent hemorrhages, I had become as pale and bloodless as a ghost, and so weak as to be scarcely able to stand or walk. Frequently the loss of blood was so great as to cause such long fainting spells that my family thought me past mortal help. How I lived to get to your place is yet a matter of wonder.
We appreciated the fact that in the skill of your surgeon lay my last and only hope. The result proved his abilities. The restoration of my health, when it was so generally and for so long despaired of, was miraculous, and I cannot sufficiently express my gratitude and thanks.
The comfort that was given by the kindly attention of your nurses is one of the very agreeable memories of your home-like and pleasant Institution. With much gratitude, I am,
Respectfully yours,
Miss ANNIE BOLIN, Leon, Kan.
NOTE—The above case had been pronounced cancer of the womb by home physicians.
FIBROID TUMOR. CURED WITHOUT CUTTING.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—I cheerfully give a testimonial of my treatment at your Institution, hoping it may induce others to avail themselves of your skill. In December, 1890, I went to you, after suffering five years with two fibroid tumors of the uterus. The tumors had grown rapidly for six months prior to my going to you for treatment, and had become quite painful. Under your treatment they entirely disappeared and my health was entirely restored. The treatment I received from your able corps of physicians and nurses was all that could be desired, and I would further state that your Hotel and Surgical Institute possess all the requirements for making invalids comfortable and happy.
Yours truly,
VANIA E. DRENNEN,
Nelson, Portage Co., O.
OVARIAN TUMOR OF 62 POUNDS WEIGHT REMOVED.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—I hereby certify that I had safely removed, without realizing any pain, a large cyst, or Multilocular Tumor (ovarian) weighing 62 pounds, by your surgeons. Then, with kind and watchful treatment, the care of good and faithful nurses, and by the blessing of an all-wise Providence, I was sitting up in twelve days from that time; had no inflammation or fever, kept gaining, and in five weeks returned home. I am feeling better than I have for two or three years. I cheerfully and truthfully recommend the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute to all afflicted as I was—with tumors, or any chronic disease. The rooms are large and pleasant, the best of food is served, and everything possible is done by the physicians, nurses, and attendants connected with the Institution, to render the visits of the afflicted pleasant and desirable.
Accept the grateful thanks of my husband and myself for your good care and great kindness to me during my stay at your Hotel, and I wish you all great success.
Very respectfully,
MRS. ELISHA MATSON,
Watte Flats, Chautauqua Co., N.Y.
UTERINE FIBROID TUMOR.
The following is from the Eminent Lady Physician and Popular Lecturer, Mrs. Jennie V.S. Wilcox, MD
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—The least return one can render for an invaluable service, the saving of a life, is an acknowledgment of the same. Mine was a long-standing, stubborn, constitutional difficulty; chronic, and defying all previous treatment. Under the care of the doctors of the elegantly appointed Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute the disease yielded. Could I persuade some of my fashionable friends to spend a summer or winter at Dr. Pierce's rather than at "resorts" more or less unsuited to weary or sick people, there might rise up an improved generation. The electrical appliances at the Invalids' Hotel are probably the finest in the world. With them the administration of electricity for the absorption and removal of all abnormal growths, especially in my sex, is an assured science, and no experiment. I cordially commend all my fellow sufferers to the tender care of the Invalids' Hotel.
Yours very respectfully,
JENNIE V.S. WILCOX, M.D.
Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
OVARIAN ABSCESS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—It is with pleasure that I can testify to the skillful treatment received at the hands of your surgeon specialists. I had been given up to die, with an abdominal tumor and abscess. My case was not understood, before coming to you. Although operated upon twice unsuccessfully by others, my life was despaired of. I am happy to state that after a few weeks' stay in your Institution, with a skillful operation which owing to my extreme feebleness, was performed without any Chloroform or Ether (local anæsthesia only being employed), and which resulted in the removal of the tumor and abscess, I was perfectly cured, and have since enjoyed excellent health. I am now restored to my children and family, and have much to thank you for. The kindness and attention received from your physicians and nurses while in the hotel could not be better, and I wish to praise them all highly.
Very truly yours, MRS. ANNA KEACH,
60 Bissell Ave., Buffalo.
SUFFERED FOR 20 YEARS.
Ovarian Disease with Inflammation of Abdominal Organs and Great Nervous Prostration.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—I most gladly express my appreciation of the treatment I received at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute at Buffalo. When I first applied to you for treatment I could sit up but a few minutes each day, and my physician had told me I never could be any better. I began to improve very soon after receiving and commencing to use your medicines. I continued to use them for some months, following the special instructions faithfully as I could, and steadily improved in health. My trouble was of such a nature that it was necessary for me to receive personal treatment, and I spent six weeks at your Institute. The kindness of physicians and attendants is everything that can be wished. It is now two years since I have had any of your medicines, and I have taken no others since, and my health is very good indeed. I can hardly realize that I am the same person that used to suffer so much for twenty years or more.
Very respectfully,
MRS. M. GIBBONS, Franklin, Delaware Co., N.Y.
DISEASED OVARY.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 683 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—In the Autumn of '88, I had an ovary removed at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo. The operation was performed with consummate skill. The Hotel is first-class in every respect, being at once a Christian Hospital and Home. The skill of man, as exercised there, seems all that God designed it to be.
I cheerfully add my testimonial as I consider the Institution first class in every respect.
Yours truly,
MRS. ELLEN F. TANNER,
Leavenworth, Kans.
FIBROID TUMOR OF UTERUS.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—There is no endorsement that the faculty of your Institute could ask that I would not willingly give. I fully realize that I owe not only my good health, but my life to the wonderful treatment received at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, and would earnestly recommend any person needing the best medical or surgical attention to go for relief and cure to your Institution at Buffalo, N.Y. Words are inadequate to express the gratitude I owe you in so successfully treating my case.
Very truly yours, Mrs. C.B. SLEEPER.
Brainerd, Minn.
OVARIAN TUMOR MADE UP OF SMALL CYSTS (MULTILOCULAR).
It grew to enormous size in but five months. The patient, a young unmarried woman, left home expecting to die. She had several physicians. None of them could give her any definite information as to the nature of the growth or other than unfavorable expectations as to its probable effects.
It was successfully removed. The patient being able to be up and around in about two weeks with no unfavorable symptoms. Cure perfect. WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
My Dear Doctors—Many months have passed since I have written you concerning my health. I have remained perfectly well, and, in fact, my health was never better than since the tumor was removed.
You will remember my case: The tumor had only grown about five months, but it was of immense size, and I had despaired of life, and my family thought that I would not return alive from your Institution. Your skillful operation and removal of the tumor, which weighed over thirty pounds, with the kind nursing and good attention given me afterwards, brought me through sound and well. To you I feel that I owe all thanks. My prayer is for the success of the World's Dispensary Medical Association. You saved my life after I had given up all hope. The kind care that all gave me was something that could not be paid for with money. It was like being at home. I send you my picture, which will give you some idea of the change for the better in my looks. I am now married and am very happy.
Very respectfully, MRS. P.S. CRISSMAN.
Montrose, Henry Co., Mo.
OVARIAN TUMOR.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—I am pleased to inform you that I have had no trouble since the removal of the tumor five years ago—that my general health is perfectly restored, and I grow stronger and stronger. And since that time I have two boys, healthy, and growing as strong as can be, and I feel very well satisfied with the care of the good and faithful nurses and physicians.
I cheerfully and truthfully recommend the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute to all afflicted as I was with tumors, or any chronic disease. I send you my picture which will give you some idea of the change for the better in my looks.
Accept the grateful thanks of my husband and myself for your good care and great kindness to me during my stay at your hotel and our wishes for your best success. Respectfully,
MRS. J. NESTOR ORTIZ,
Ortiz, Conejos Co., Colo.
FIBROUS TUMOR.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
My Dear Doctors—My husband had to carry me into your place but in thirty days I walked out of the Invalids' Hotel sound and well. The tumor that caused my sufferings had gradually developed during a period of several years. The trouble induced an inflammation of the bladder and I had to endure that torment in addition. There were times when I could not touch my feet to the floor. Walking was an agony that I could hardly bear. I faithfully tried good physicians and the various remedies and treatments that were recommended to me without any satisfactory relief. So I made up my mind to go to your institution. I am now very thankful. Every one I met with in your place seemed to help me to get well.
You have got not only the most skillful physicians and nurses but they are also the kindest and most agreeable that I have ever met. Your hotel is comfortable, home-like and perfectly clean.
The treatment was wonderfully successful in my case. The removal of the tumor was accomplished without pain. I can highly endorse local anesthesia instead of using chloroform or ether. My recovery was rapid and I continue in good health and think of you all with thanks and good wishes.
Very truly yours,
MRS. ADELAIDE DEAN,
246 Garden Street, Lockport, N.Y.
FIBROID TUMOR OF THE UTERUS
Involving Both Body and Neck of the Womb.
The tumor was of many years' standing; had grown within a few months till it was about the size of a child's head.
From anxiety and worry, the patient had grown nervous and generally miserable. It was successfully removed by electrolysis, no knife nor other cutting instrument being employed. In ten days the patient was able to be about and to return home.
Yanceyville, N.G.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—I have thought of you and prayed for your welfare ever since I left your Institution. I am perfectly well and enjoying as good health as ever I did. The treatment you so skillfully applied has completely restored my health, and I feel that I owe you a debt of gratitude that I can never repay. I am constantly sounding your praise among my friends, and know that I can never speak of you in too high terms. I once despaired of ever feeling well,—to-day, I am jolly and like another being. May you long be spared to minster to the afflicted.
Very respectfully,
MRS. HANNAH JOHNSON.
NERVOUS PROSTRATION; DEBILITY; DYSPEPSIA; "FEMALE WEAKNESSES," CURED BY SPECIAL HOME-TREATMENT.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—For a number of years I suffered with a complication of female troubles; I tried various remedies from physicians but nothing seemed to do me any permanent good.
About three years ago, I suffered an attack of nervous prostration, being the result of repeated miscarriages; this was a severe shock to my nervous system, resulting in a complication of other troubles among which was nervous dyspepsia. Words fail to express what I endured at this time. Only those who have passed through a similar experience can imagine the distressing symptoms accompanying this disease; I could neither eat nor sleep, was growing very thin in flesh and life seemed a burden to me.
This was my condition when I wrote to your Institution for help. I received a very encouraging letter and commenced treatment at once. I had not used their remedies a week before I began to feel better, and as I continued the treatment my health gradually improved. All the distressing symptoms have disappeared and my general health is restored. Accept my sincere thanks for the interest manifested in my case and the happy results obtained. I am now the mother of a fine baby girl, and I shall ever remember to whom I owe my present health and good fortune.
Yours truly,
MRS. J.D. NICHOLSON,
La Hoyt, Henry Co., Iowa.
BED FAST FROM WOMB DISEASE AND URINARY TROUBLES.
DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Dear Sir—When I began your treatment, I was unable to be up any at all, being troubled with womb and urinary diseases; but I can gladly say that had it not been for your medicine I could not have lived a great while longer.
I hereby give your medicine a high recommendation for the marvelous work it has wrought.
Yours respectfully,
MRS. PHEBE MCCLAIN,
Earnest, Jefferson Co., Ala.
UTERINE AND RECTAL DISEASE.
Home Physicians Failed.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
To whom it may concern—I was greatly afflicted with Uterine and Rectal disease. My disease was of very long standing and had baffled the skill of our home physicians. I went to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, and received treatment of their specialist. Under his skillful care and kind attention I soon regained my strength and felt that my former life and ambition were again restored to me. I cannot speak in too high praise of this famous Institution; the rooms are large and cheerful, the food of the very best, the nurses kind and attentive, and the staff of physicians and surgeons skillful and of large experience.
Yours respectfully,
MRS. CHAS. CLAWSON,
Middlesex, Yates Co., N.Y.
FALLING OF THE WOMB, LEUCORRHEA.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—I was sick two years with "Falling of the Womb" and leucorrhoea or whites, previous to taking your medicines. I took six bottles of your "Favorite Prescription," and was entirely cured of both in six months; it is four years this month, since I was entirely well of both those diseases and have never had any signs of their appearance since, and I am satisfied the "Favorite Prescription" saved my life, for I could hardly walk around, when I commenced taking your medicine, and I think it is a God's blessing to me, and a great credit to you that I ever took your medicine, for had I not taken it, I think I would have been in the grave now, and I can highly recommend it to all who suffer from these two complaints.
I was pronounced incurable by the best doctors here in the West. I gave up all hopes and made up my mind that I was to be taken away from my husband and baby of two years old. I was sick all of the time—could not eat anything at all. In one week, after beginning the use of your medicine, my stomach was so much better that I could eat anything; I could see that I was gaining all over, and my husband then went and got me six bottles: I took three of them and my stomach did not bother me any more.
We sent to you and got the People's Common Sense Medical Adviser, and found my case described just as I was; we did what the book told us, in every way; in one month's time I could see I was much better than I had been; we still kept on just as the book told us, and in three months I stopped taking medicine, only three times a day, and continued for some time in that way, and to-day, I can proudly say I am a well woman. Yes, am well, strong and healthy. I am so glad and thankful to you, Doctor, for my good health, for well do I know you are the one that cured me.
When I began to take your medicine my face was poor and eyes looked dead. I could not enjoy myself any where, I was tired and sick all the time. I could hardly do my housework, but now I do that and tend a big garden, help my husband and take in sewing.
Yours respectfully,
MRS. MARY F. COVELL, Scotland, Bon Homme Co., So. Dak.
SEVERE NERVOUS PROSTRATION.
"Out of Darkness Into Light."
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—About eighteen years ago, after the birth of one of my children I was left in a weak, run-down condition; it seemed to me that my nerves were unstrung very bad: I did not suffer much pain, but I think I suffered everything any one could suffer with nervousness; my life was a misery to me. I doctored with seven different doctors and got no relief; then I took almost all kinds of patent medicines and got no relief from them, but got worse all the time, when I chanced to get one of your little pamphlets.
I thought I would write to you, and waited as I thought to hear that there was no help for me; when my answer came and you said you could cure me great was my joy. I had taken your medicine about a month when I began to improve and in a few months was entirely cured.
My recovery was like coming out of the dark into the light, so great was the change. I will advise all sufferers to go to you for relief—I don't think they will be disappointed. When I commenced taking your medicine I weighed 94 pounds, now I weigh 125 pounds.
I do not know how to thank you for all the good your remedies did me, With heart-felt thanks I am,
Sincerely yours, MRS. AMANDA C. AUSTIN,
Burden, Cowley Co., Kansas.
P.S.—I have a lady friend who is taking Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription now, and last summer every one thought she was going with consumption; four of her father's family had died with it in five years: she has taken one bottle of "Favorite Prescription," and now she is better in health than she has been in three years. Her address is Mrs. Laura Paugh, Burden, Cowley Co., Kas. A.C.A.
MONTHS OF SUFFERING AND TORTURE.
"Left to Die a Hopeless Wreck."
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—A grateful heart and an appreciation of your medical skill prompts me to make a statement of my case.
At the birth of my last baby (a boy weighing 14 pounds at his birth), I contracted womb disease. And for three years previous to treatment, I had been a great sufferer from prolapsus. Owing to a more serious injury than prolapsus, received at childbirth, my physicians told me that "I could never hope for recovery."
After delivery, I kept my bed for seven weeks. At the expiration of that time I tried to walk. I found that I could not even stand straight; there seemed to be a "tight cord" or "drawing" from my left side extending down into my groin, accompanied by great soreness.
After repeated attempts, with my body inclined to that side and yielding to the drawing, I finally succeeded in walking—a violent trembling all the while in the parts affected.
Three months after the birth of my baby, I tried to take hold of my household duties—then my troubles increased, and with them came a series of "Doctors' bills."
I consulted two of the best physicians, besides trying all the medicines I heard tell of, that were recommended for such diseases; but failed in obtaining a cure from any of them; my relief was only temporary. My condition was growing worse each day; the womb was so low and the "bearing down" weight so great that I could scarcely stand on my feet at all. I was irritable and nervous with a dull headache and constipation; hands and feet cold and clammy, except the palms and soles; a burning on top of my head. At this stage of my disease my bladder was badly affected—the "neck" becoming enlarged and the water collecting there caused a protrusion to over half the size of a tea cup, leaving it so dry and harsh, that it was with the greatest difficulty I could walk at all; a sudden jar, sneeze, or even the slightest pressure, would force the water out, leaving me in a spasm of pain. At this stage (22 months after confinement) menstruation returned for the first time since the birth of my baby. I had already suffered as much as I thought it possible to bear, and live, but my sufferings were even greater after this; my womb was ulcerated and inflamed; nervousness increased to violent shaking, over which I had no control; circulation so feeble that the extremities were scarcely supplied with blood, they were constantly cold and clammy. My sleep broken and disturbed, life was fast becoming a burden to me, For months, however, I endured this torture; I had abandoned work altogether; I could be up but a few moments at a time and could not walk across the floor without excruciating pain. There was no sleep, no rest, and after a week and even more, would pass during which I would never close my eyes in sleep, even when morphine, opium and chloral, were administered. My body seemed a dead weight, while my mind was alive to all my sufferings. There seemed to be a burning pressure about my head all the while.
I would have shaking spells frequently, leaving me perfectly exhausted, my heart the while beating so rapidly, I could not count the pulsations; it seemed to cease altogether after that, with a sinking, fainting feeling over me, making it difficult to breathe at all. During my menstrual periods I suffered a "thousand deaths." My appetite was gone, mind and sight impaired, strength and flesh all gone. I was a pitiable object to look at, divested of all that made life endurable for me. I had baffled the skill of two physicians, and was left, after three years of agony, to die, a "hopeless wreck," worse than death.
Such was my condition when I applied to you for treatment. After using medicines only six days I began to improve; my nerves were steadier; circulation better, hands and feet warm. Nine days after taking your medicines they restored the function again. I will confess I expected to suffer death again—I did not think the medicines had had time to effect a change within so short a time. Imagine my joy and surprise upon waking next morning to find it had "stolen like a thief upon me in the night," I knew not when. I spent the day in grateful tears—how could I help it? It passed off as quietly as it came, leaving my head clear of that dreadful, burning pressure! My nerves were steady; indeed, my improvement was so remarkable, that it seemed almost a delusion. My appetite had returned, and I was hungry for the first time in over a year. I slept well—awoke refreshed and feeling stronger. After two weeks, I was able to walk around the house and yard without support; a day or two after that I walked a hundred yards, visiting and spent the day. In three weeks time I went home (I had gone to my mother's before treatment, as I and many others thought, to die).
At the end of one month there was no symptom, nor sign, of the old disease. I was able to be up all day, resting a short time at noon. To be sure of permanent results I continued treatment for one month longer, and have never had a return of the disease nor any symptom of it since. Before the end of the second month, I was able to be about the house, helping the children with the cooking, and milking. My weight increased fourteen pounds in five months after treatment. I have taken no medicine since except one bottle of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, four years ago. At this time (nine years after treatment), I find my health still good, having no aches nor pains, a splendid appetite, sleep well, no headache, no backache and no womb trouble. I am able to do my house work and everything; can do a day's work with less fatigue than I have for years before treatment. I feel sure that I would have been in the grave years ago if it had not been for your medicines. I advise all other ladies who are troubled with the same disease to apply to you for treatment.
Be assured, that whenever I have it in my power I shall recommend your invaluable remedies. I thank you a thousand times for what you have done for me, and for the kindness which you have extended to me throughout.
Wishing you long life and continued success, I am, with much gratitude,
Very truly yours, Mrs. JENNIE S. MOODY,
Isney, Choctaw Co., Ala.
COMPLICATED CASE OF WOMB DISEASE.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—When I went to the Invalids' Hotel for treatment I was in a very critical condition. I could scarcely walk for inward troubles—but I cannot stop to speak of one disease, for I had such a complication of diseases. Now I am doing my own housework and in the past four weeks I have entertained forty-seven people, and I think I certainly am doing well. It is with the greatest pleasure that I recommend all who are afflicted to go to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute. The Surgeons are honorable, trustworthy gentlemen, who will do all they promise; and, being men of large experience, they know just what course of treatment to pursue from first to last, so that an invalid can rest assured that no experimenting will be done.
For seventeen years I was an invalid and never had better health than at the present day, for which I am grateful to your Institute.
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. D.T. KNAPPENBERGER,
Jeannette, Westmoreland Co., Pa.
UTERINE DISEASE.
Gentlemen—For eight years I was a sufferer from female derangements. I have been permanently cured by your specialist, and with only thirty days' treatment. I am happy to say there is no return of the old trouble, and all my friends were so surprised to see me so well after being an invalid so long. I shall never regret the day I went to the Invalids' Hotel. You ought to see me now—I am so healthy, I shall never forget your kind treatment of me, and the nurses too were so kind and attentive—I cannot say too much in their praise.
Respectfully,
MRS. J.W. REEL,
Idaho City, Boise Co., Idaho.
PAINFUL MENSTRUATION AND CONSTIPATION.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—In April, 1891 I came to your Invalids' Hotel for examination and treatment. I was at that time suffering from profuse and painful menstruation, complicated with obstinate constipation, from which I had suffered many years. I cannot speak too highly of your treatment of my case, as it was both prompt and thorough and resulted in a radical cure of the above named diseases, and I desire to recommend all who are thus afflicted to apply to your eminent staff of physicians for relief, as they cure when others fail. My advice to all who are afflicted is, if you wish to get well, go where they make such diseases a specialty. I hope that many others may be as thoroughly cured as I have been.
Yours truly,
Miss ELLA DORAN,
Tiffin, Seneca Co., O.
COMPLICATION OF DISEASES CURED BY SPECIAL HOME-TREATMENT.
WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:
Gentlemen—I suffered from female complaint; my kidneys, stomach and nerves were also affected. My physician told me I had Bright's Disease of the Kidneys. I suffered a great deal in various ways, at times. I felt as if life were a burden to me; about that time Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser came into my possession. I read it carefully, and I thought if Dr. Pierce can not cure me perhaps he can give me some relief. I wrote to him, describing my symptoms and feelings as well as I could, and asked him if he could cure me. He said he thought he could, but it would take a long time for my disease was deep seated. He sent me a box of medicines enough to last one month, especially prepared for my case.
I continued taking his medicines for about thirteen months, and at the end of that time I felt like a new woman; that has been almost seven years now and my health is still good.
The benefits derived from Dr. Pierce's Medicines are lasting, and I advise all women suffering as I did, to give his medicines a fair trial.
Gratefully yours,
MRS. MARY SHEEN, Council Bluffs, Iowa.