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for over 3 years, and if given before gangrene (mortification) sets in, ■will work 

 wonders in every case. It was discovered by an English physician, and has 

 grown into favor as a specific ever since, particularly with children. 



" The trichina parasite of pork, as soon as it enters the stomach, is absorbed 

 by the blood, then into the muscles of the body. It is not so with the diphtheria 

 parasite; it is generated in the stomach, and when it spreads up the oesophagus 

 (comes from Greek words, signifying to bear, to carry and to eat; being tha 

 passage way of the food and drink to the stomach, commonly called the gullet), 

 it produces such a high state of inflammation that gangrene sets in, which dis- 

 solves the parasite, and carries it all through the blood, which is always fatal. 

 Gangrene always dissolves the parasite, but before that takes place the use of 

 the sulpho-carbolate of soda will save every case. I have written these lines by 

 special request of very many citizens and friends who desire it made pubUc for 

 the benefit of all." 



Remarks. — I am only sorry that I have not had an opportunity to test this 

 myself; but, as I have not, I can only say to physicians, and heads of families, 

 try it, by all means. Whenever either of these diseases gives you an opportunity, 

 have it on hand and lose no time in beginning its use. 



6. Diphtheria — Chlorine Water a Specific for. — At a recent 

 breaking out of Diphtheria in a considerable number of places, which was also 

 alarming in its fatality, the Springfield Republican, in commenting upon the 

 fact, called attention to some remedies which have entirely divested this fearful 

 disease of its terrors, if applied in the early stages. Among these it claimed 

 the most simple and effective to be chlorine water, diluted by adding 

 2 to 4 times the amount of water. A well known physician of that city, the 

 Republican asserts, has used this specific conclusively for fifteen years with 

 complete success, previous to its use having lost about half his cases. He 

 repeatedly, by its use, eradicated the disease in different places, when all other 

 remedies failed. Another medical writer claims that the chlorine water and 

 aulphur treatments, as given aJbove, are the only positive cures. Dose — 1 to 3 

 tea-spoonfuls, largely diluted with water, 2 or 3 times daily; also as a gargle 

 in sore throat, even of a putrid character. 



Remarks. — To give confidence to those who are not acquainted with the 

 uses of chlorine water, I will say it is powerfully antiseptic (overcoming putr&. 

 faction), quickly destroying all bad odors arising from decay. It has been sue* 

 cessfuUy used internally in chronic inflammation of the liver, typhus fever, 

 malignant sore throat, scarlet fever, etc. 



7. Diphtheria — Successful Remedy in Forty Cases — Also 

 Preventive. — Dr. MacLean, of Norwalk, Ct., recommends the following a» 

 a preventive of diphtheria, remarking: 



" During the past 4 years I have used it, and in 40 well marked cases ol 

 diphtheria, where 140 persons were exposed to a contagion, not a single case 

 kas been reported to me. I use 1 dr. of Monsel's salt in 8 ozs. cold water, add- 

 ing plenty of sugar to overcome the taste of the iron. Dose — 2 to 8 tea-spoon- 

 fms each day, according to the violence of the disease." 



Remarks.— The dose would be 1 tea-spoonful, 2, 3 or 4 hours apart, as the 

 case may require. 



8. Diphtheria, Sore Throat, Swollen Tonsils, Etc.— Home- 

 opathio Remedy. — Bin- iodide of mercury, 10 grs.; sugar of milk, 100 gra.; 



