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CASE II. A young lady of 23; unmarried. About six months previous to consulting us, she had discovered a tumor of about the size of an egg, In the region of the left ovary, which had been gradually increasing in size. On examination, we found the morbid growth to be about the size of a quart bowl, and evidently composed of several cysts with thick walls. She experienced no pain, and but slight inconvenience from its presence, but she was in great mental distress. She was an only daughter, and her mother had died a few years previously from the shock and hemorrhage resulting from an operation for the removal of a large ovarian tumor, performed by the late lamented Dr. Peaslee, of New York. The same course was pursued in this case, and at the end of six weeks' treatment, the tumor was reduced to the size of an egg, and has remained so ever since, now more than three years.

CASE III. A woman,37 years of age; married six years; no children. She had suffered for eight years from profuse menstruation and dysmenorrhea, with a membranous discharge, and, for several months before consulting us, she had experienced severe pain and a soreness in the pelvic organs. Her bowels were obstinately constipated, it being next to impossible for her to have an evacuation, and she possessed a pale and careworn countenance. Upon examination, we discovered a hard, incompressible tumor, represented in Fig. 18, attached to the posterior wall of the uterus, which caused anteversion of the womb, and which pressed upon the rectum so as to produce great obstruction. She was treated by means of electrolysis, with injections into the substance of the growth, for one month, at the end of which she resumed home, with the tumor reduced from the size of a pint bowl to the size of an egg, and her health greatly improved. After going home the tumor continued to grow less until, at the end of a few months, her home physicians could detect no trace of it, and she has remained well since, for more than five years.

CASE IV. A lady aged 36: married 13 years; no children. She complained of severe pain in the back and a frequent desire to urinate. Menstruation was profuse, and the bowels were constipated. On examination, we found an inter-mural fibroid tumor, represented in Figs. 19, developed in the anterior wall of the uterus, and pressing upon the bladder. The womb was enlarged, measuring three inches in depth, and was slightly anteflected. A month's treatment, with electrolysis and injections into the tumor, arrested the growth and diminished the size more than one-half, and caused the unpleasant symptoms to disappear.

CASE V. A married lady, 26 years of age; had borne no children, but had had several abortions, brought about intentionally. Six months before consulting us, a tumor, about the size of an egg, was discovered by her home physician. It grew steadily from the time of its discovery until, when we made an examination, it was found to be about the size of an ordinary tea-cup. It was developed in the posterior wall of the womb, as represented in Fig. 20. Three weeks' treatment reduced the tumor two thirds.

CASE VI. A widow lady, aged 52. She was examined ten years ago by two of the most distinguished physicians of New Haven, Conn., who pronounced her sufferings due to cancer of the uterus. She was then suffering from repeated hemorrhages, and other symptoms. They gave her palliative treatment, and told her that to interfere with the morbid growth would only shorten her life, and that by leaving it alone she might live several years. By and by the hemorrhages ceased and she passed the change of life, but she continued to be troubled with a sensation of fullness in the pelvis, pains in the back, and frequent headaches. On examination we found not a cancer, but a large polypus, as represented in Fig. 21, which had caused all the trouble. It was quickly removed, without pain, and her health restored. Thus, through an error of diagnosis, she was made to suffer physically and mentally for ten, long years of her life, in constant dread of a horrible death.

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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.

PARALYSIS AND UTERINE DISEASE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--I will say that your Institute is all that you claim for it, and more to. The Doctors are courteous gentlemen and the best Physicians I have ever met with in my life. My treatment while at the Institute did me more good in one month than all the doctors everywhere else combined. My ailment was Paralysis and Female Weakness. Your treatment did me good while at the Institute, and I have also been greatly benefited by the home-treatment I have received from you since. I am much better than I was; I am able to do considerable work now. When I came to you I could not do anything.

I herewith send you my heartfelt thanks for all you have done for me, and should I need more treatment I will write you as before. I would advise all people who have chronic diseases to go to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute for help, for it is a grand place and prices are reasonable. We use your Family Medicines--your "Pellets" and "Golden Medical Discovery"--and find they are all you claim for them.

Again I thank you and remain, your friend,

MRS. S.B. MANN,
Sutton, Clay Co., Neb.

BARRENNESS CURED.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--With pleasure I can recommend your medicines and treatment. At the time of my treatment I was barren, and had no signs of ever having any children until after the time of your treatment.

We now have two little boys, and we are happy. This picture shows my husband, myself and our eldest child.

I pray for your continued success, and thank you for your skill.

Very truly yours,
MRS. A.H. BAIN,
Cozad, Dawson Co., Neb.

INDIGESTION, CONSTIPATION, AND UTERINE DISEASE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--Some months ago I consulted your specialist concerning my health, which had at that time become very much impaired from the effects of uterine disease, indigestion and chronic constipation. I was also troubled with frequent attacks of nervous headache which rendered me very miserable.

A line of treatment was outlined by your specialist, which I followed closely, and I immediately began to improve under the use of the medicine advised. The benefits were so marked that within two or three months I was able to discontinue the use of the medicine, and have since that time been enjoying good health. I attribute my cure to the use of your medicines, and I heartily thank you for the benefits received, as well as for the kind attention given me by your specialist.

Respectfully yours,
IDA M. JOSLYN, Groton, Conn.

NERVOUS AND GENERAL PROSTRATION.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--It is with pleasure that I add my testimony to your list, hoping it may contribute to your success and induce others to avail themselves of the benefit of your invaluable medicines. In June, 1890, I took typhoid fever of malignant type; for two months I hovered between life and death; at length the fever left me in a prostrated condition. Then I was taken with a severe pain in my back and general nervous prostration; could not move myself in bed nor bear to be moved by the most careful nurses without experiencing excruciating pain. I had the best medical attention in the community, but they failed to give relief. My friends wrote to Dr. Pierce, stating my condition and requesting treatment for me. He treated me for two months; by that time I had so much improved that I did not think it worth while to continue the treatment longer, and my health has been such that I have not had occasion to lie in bed two days together since. I feel under lasting obligations to Dr. Pierce, and thank God for blessing the world with so able a physician.

Very respectfully.
MISS MAGNOLIA MORRISON,
Abernethy, Iredell Co. N.C.

GENERAL DECLINE.

"FEMALE WEAKNESS," HEART DISEASE AND RHEUMATISM.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--For years I had been a great sufferer from general declining health--female weakness, heart disease and rheumatism--and despaired of ever getting well. Physicians afforded me only temporary relief. It was not until I commenced doctoring with Dr. R.V. Pierce that I experienced any decided benefit. My health has gradually improved until now I feel like a new being. Language fails to express my gratitude for this cure, which is due wholly to your life-saving and life-giving medicines.

Respectfully,
MRS. CALEB ASHMAN,
Du Bois, Clearfleld Co., Pa.

NERVOUS AND GENERAL DEBILITY.

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Dear Sir_--My case was a complication of diseases--a general break-down, lasting three years. I placed myself under the treatment of four different physicians. At last, giving up all hope of recovery at home, I was making arrangements to go to a Sanitarium in Michigan for special treatment. One of your small books with blank enclosed was handed to me; I filled out the blank, and thought I would try rather than leave home and little ones,--"Happy decision;" two months' special treatment and I was well and happy, and to-day, I have the very best of health.

Yours respectfully,
MRS. LOMA LINN,
Ladoga, Montgomery Co., Ind

FEMALE WEAKNESS; LEUCORRHEA.

DR. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Dear Sir_--I was troubled with "female weakness" and leucorrhea for three years before I applied to you. I had tried several doctors but they did me no good, and I grew worse all the time. Finally I wrote to you for special treatment, and thanks to Dr. Pierce for being the means of my recovery. I am forty-five years old and do all my housework.

I remain,
MRS. MARTIN J. MCCLURE,
Thomasville, Oregon Co., Mo.

"FEMALE WEAKNESS."

Dr. R.V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Dear Sir_--Having been treated by one of your associate physicians, at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, and greatly benefited, I do not hesitate to recommend you and your Faculty to all who may need the services of honest and skillful physicians.

Yours truly,
MRS. D.S. MOSES,
Fremont, Ohio.

"FEMALE WEAKNESS."

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--I have been taking Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription--three bottles of it and am getting well fast; I can do my own work, which I have not done for almost two years; I do my own washing and all of my house work; I have gained about six pounds taking your remedy. You cannot know how glad I am that I tried your "Favorite Prescription."

Yours truly,
MRS. ANNIE B. FITCH,
Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa.

WOMB DISEASE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--I enjoy good health thanks to Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and "Golden Medical Discovery." I was under doctors' care for two years with womb disease, and gradually wasting in strength all the time. I was so weak that I could sit up in bed only a few moments, for two years. I commenced taking Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and his "Golden Medical Discovery," and by the time I had taken one-half dozen bottles I was up and going wherever I pleased, and have had good health and been very strong ever since--that was two years and a half ago.

Yours truly,
MRS. ANNA ULRICH,
Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., Neb.

A MOST WONDERFUL CURE.

TERRIBLE ULCERATION AND FALLING OF WOMB. DROPSY AND OTHER COMPLICATIONS.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--I am a farmer's wife. My husband hired hands to work on his farm--I had them to cook for--to wait upon, and my family to care for. I worked very hard till my health and strength gave way. Six years ago the "turn-of-life" began in the worst form with other disease which I knew not; I had a severe misery in my back, pain in my head; the monthly flow became so excessive--came on too often; lasted eleven days. When the flow would stop then there would be yellow discharge of thick mattery appearance. I had bearing down in the lower portion of the womb--great pain all through my body: the pain in my womb was more like "labor-pain" than anything I can compare it to; I had palpitation of the heart, light chills, hay fever; had pain in my stomach like colic. My womb was very low down; the mouth was a large hard knot--was so sore I was compelled to have a soft seat to sit on; severe pains in my thighs; pain down the sides of the abdomen; pain in my breast, pain between my shoulders; my bowels costive; my nervous system prostrated; my digestion impaired; I had a desire to urinate all the time, could not pass only a few drops at a time; on standing a few hours, it would form a crust on the chamber--red, grainy substance; I was bloated all over my body. My feet and legs were swelled tight, and I was in so much pain day and night I could not sleep; I could not eat any food only a little sweet milk and a little corn-bread; I lived in this way for four years; I could not walk across the room. I was treated by four of the best doctors in the land; the first three gave me no relief--the fourth built up my health to some extent; none of them could cure me--none of the four could regulate the menstrual flow, they could not cure those offensive discharges. I was given up to die by all four of them; my family and friends expected every day I would die.

I got one of your Memorandum Books; I read it carefully, and I was hoping all this time for some relief--I hoped all the time for relief. My husband decided to write to you--ask your advice, believing you could give me relief; though I felt ashamed to tell a gentleman, a doctor I never saw, those things concerning my afflictions; but I was suffering terribly. I hoped for relief and I found it. I am happy to tell you I am well. I was spared to be cured by your good advice and good medicine and to spread your fame.

When I received the book you sent me and a letter telling me what to take, and what it would do for me, I was very feeble; I had just got up from one of those bad spells--so weak that I could not sit up for more than an hour at a time. My husband went and got the medicine and a syringe. I began its use, as you advised, and took the medicine as you directed; I have taken your medicine seven months; the first month my improvement was slow; I began to have strength; my pain began to banish; my appetite began to come; I commenced to sleep sound and the bloating began to go down; the pain in my head was gone; palpitation of the heart, also the misery in my back disappeared; the pain in my womb began to banish; the first time the monthly flow appeared, it was controlled--it was regulated--it went so light with me that I could go all the time without a cane. I have not had one spell to confine me to bed in seven months; I have done all the cooking for my family all the year; the pain in my stomach disappeared; the yellow discharge also--the bearing down banished. I have no pain, no aches, no bad feelings. I feel better to day, than I have in ten years. I now enjoy life, enjoy my family, enjoy my friends. I enjoy the pleasure of telling my friends who cured me, and what medicine it was that cured me; he should have the honor. It is Dr. Pierce!

I was at death's door when I began to take his medicine, and followed his advice. It was his "Favorite Prescription," "Golden Medical Discovery" and the "Pleasant Pellets" that cured me. I also used the lotion, or wash advised, with a syringe.

Now, I wish you to accept my best wishes, and hearty thanks for what you have done for me.

Last winter I gave my sick friends the pamphlets which were around the bottles of medicine; some of them are going to take it; it gives great satisfaction here; I will take no other myself; it will come the nearest to raising the dead of any medicine I ever saw in my life; it saved my life, when four doctors gave me up to die. My God bless you in your work, as He has done in my case.

Yours truly, MRS. MARY SMITH,
Oakfuskee, Cleburne Co., Ala.

SEVERE FLOWING.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--I suffered terribly with leucorrhea, my monthlies would nearly always send me to bed; I would lose from two to four quarts of blood. I had womb trouble pretty bad and my bladder would trouble me nearly all the time, by continually wanting to urinate, with smarting, burning pains. My husband got me a bottle of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. I took nineteen bottles and now feel very well indeed.

Your friend, MRS. LULU CLARK,
No. 208 West 3d Street, Sioux City, Ia.

Mr. Homer Clark, the husband, writes: "My wife was troubled with leucorrhea and female weakness, and ulcers of the womb. She has been doctoring with every doctor of any good reputation, and has spent lots of money in hospitals, but to no purpose. She continued to get worse. She was greatly prejudiced against patent medicines, but as a last resort we tried a bottle of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. We had seen some of your advertisements, and Mr. Cummings, a west-side druggist, advised us to try a bottle. We tried it with the following results: The first bottle did her so much good that we bought another, and have continued until she has been cured."

INFLAMMATION AND "FALLING OF WOMB."

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--I deem it my duty to express my deep, heart-felt gratitude to you for having been the means, under Providence, of restoring me to health, for I have been by spells unable to walk. My troubles were of the womb--inflammatory and bearing down sensations and the doctors all said they could not cure me.

Twelve bottles of Dr. Pierce's wonderful Favorite Prescription has cured me.

Yours,
MRS. FRANK CAMFIELD,
East Dickinson, Franklin Co., N.Y.

GENERAL DECLINE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.: