WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL, a.s.sOCIATION, 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 G.o.d'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 Inst.i.tute. 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 Inst.i.tute.

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 surpa.s.sed 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 anaesthetic of any kind. I would urge all poor chronic sufferers, it matters not what the trouble may be, to go to Dr. Pierce's Inst.i.tute 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 grat.i.tude for the kind treatment and cure which I received at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Inst.i.tute.

Yours truly.

Miss DELAINE DUKE, Clanton, Chilton Co., Ala.

POLYPOID TUMOR OF UTERUS WEIGHING OVER FIVE POUNDS.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL a.s.sOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Ill.u.s.tration: Miss Bolin.]

_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 grat.i.tude 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 Inst.i.tution. With much grat.i.tude, I am,

Respectfully yours, Miss ANNIE BOLIN, Leon, Kan.

NOTE--The above case had been p.r.o.nounced cancer of the womb by home physicians.

FIBROID TUMOR. CURED WITHOUT CUTTING.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL a.s.sOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Ill.u.s.tration: Mrs. Drennen.]

_Gentlemen_--I cheerfully give a testimonial of my treatment at your Inst.i.tution, 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 Inst.i.tute 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 a.s.sOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Ill.u.s.tration: Mrs. Matson. ]

_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 Inst.i.tute 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 Inst.i.tution, 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. WILc.o.x, MD

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL a.s.sOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Ill.u.s.tration: Jennie V.S. Wilc.o.x, M.D. ]

_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, const.i.tutional difficulty; chronic, and defying _all_ previous treatment. Under the care of the doctors of the elegantly appointed Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Inst.i.tute 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 s.e.x, is an _a.s.sured 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. WILc.o.x, M.D.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

OVARIAN ABSCESS.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL a.s.sOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Ill.u.s.tration: Mrs. Keach.]

_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 Inst.i.tution, with a skillful operation which owing to my extreme feebleness, was performed without any Chloroform or Ether (local anaesthesia 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 a.s.sOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Ill.u.s.tration: Mrs. Gibbons.]

_Gentlemen_--I most gladly express my appreciation of the treatment I received at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Inst.i.tute 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 Inst.i.tute. 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.