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preventing the proper assimilation of the food, destroying the appetite, and 

 causing the animal to lose flesh, and become incapable of continued exer- 

 tion. These powders are not intended as a direct vermifuge to kill and 

 expel worms directly, yet they do so in some cases. (See certificate from A. 

 B. F. Hildreth, Editor of Family Gazette.) They act indirectly by toning 

 up the digestive organs and preventing the food from running into fermen- 

 tation. Price 50 cents per package. 



There are no infallible symptoms by which the presence of worms, in the 

 bowels, can be readily distinguished from intestinal irritation, or indigestion, 

 for the latter will be attended with similar symptoms as above. 



The author was called in the month of March, 1848, to make a post mor- 

 tem examination of a horse. The owner stated, that the animal had been 

 treated for a disease of the kidneys, and that the hind extremities were 

 paralyzed some hours before death. There was no emaciation, tucked up 

 belly, or staring coat ; the lungs, spleen, kidneys, and pancreas, were in a 

 healthy state. On making an incision into the small intestines, a large 

 number of the teres, or long, round worm, were found ; these were traced 

 to the duodenum, and finally, about six were found in the stomach: in all, 

 about a peck was taken away. Some writers suppose that worms are bred 

 by the mucus in the alimentary canal, and others that they always exist, and 

 are necessary to health. I have examined the intestinal canal of many 

 animals, and am fully convinced that no such creatures can be discovered 

 in healthy animals. The proper treatment consists in imparting healthy 

 action to the digestive organs, which the Worm Powders generally accom- 

 plish, and sometimes result in the expulsion of the worms. (See following 

 certificate.) 



Bradford, Vt, Aug. 1, 1849. 

 Messrs. Stimpso.n & Reed: — I take much pleasure in expressing my 

 high opinion of Dr. Dadd's horse and cattle medicines. I know several 

 instances in which they have been used with much benefit ; but I will merely 

 relate my own experience with using the Worm Powder. Some time last 

 season your travelling agent left me a pamphlet, giving a list of Dr. Dadd's 

 horse and cattle medicine, together with remarks on the causes, symptoms, 

 and treatment of diseases in horses and cattle. This pamphlet I perused 

 with some care. Last winter, my horse betrayed various symptoms, such as 

 occasional coughing, restlessness in the stall, frequent biting of his sides, 

 &c, which led me to believe he was troubled with worms. I procured a 

 box of Dadd's Worm Powders, and was four or five days in feeding them to 

 him. I then had occasion to drive him some six or eight miles, and soon 

 noticed, from the frequent evacuations, that he was under the operation of 

 physic ; and by more particular observation I discovered that an infinite num- 

 ber of worms, from three to six inches long, were ejected — not whole, but 

 cut into innumerable shreds. From that time my horse had an increased 

 appetite, began to thrive, and has done well ever since. Yours truly, 



A. B. F. HILDRETH, 



Editor of Family Gazette. 



Diuretic, or Urine Powders, for all obstructions of the kidneys, bladder, or 

 urinary organs. These powders are celebrated for promoting the secretion 



