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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XVIII, Issue 4364, 6 December 1897, Page 3

«f^- | A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, A 1 'A Vll m NEVER fails any one in -. uoauiu &uch 4 pret ii camt ut# To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyepep-ia, Biliousness and Constipation it is "A friend in need and a Mend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- I iog the energy Alaxctm is the best. Its ' secondary effects are marvellous. Many ;■ .persons afflicted with constipation havetestified not only to its immediate relieving ■ properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. ' No care is required while using it. It does 1 not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- ! pation, and produces no inconvenience in j its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared I scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as ■: the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public in a popular form. ALAXUM cures Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costivenegß, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion. Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition.^ j •NOTE THIS WELL.-) . . l

The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derangement or weakness the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impoverishment of the whole being. Such a condition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to sec the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities in a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities nloae the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only mtdicine which combines these two quahties. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutrition and new life from the proper assimila tiou of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. Thia is common scute and cannot be gainsaid

Accept no substitute that mw be r< commended v be "just as goo.l ' " It may be better—for the dealer— because of its beltet profit, but iv such an instance the dealer isnot the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STOREKEEPBRS,

THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something is at the beginning. It should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum.

MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN QUM! Thousands of bottles have heen sold, and universal praise of its curative qualities is \fa& result, I Note thfi Name: tepencer Vincent's i- Great Bcnj nmin Gura l£xtt*aet. PRICE 1 g 6 Take no other Remedy, buo insist on having BENJAMIN GUM Don't take "Jtjst as Good." TESTIMONIALS.

Woolston, August 10,1897; To Spencer Vincent, Christchurch. Dear Sir,—For some time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, seeing that other remedies failed to give me relief, much less cure. The pain became to intense that I was afraid of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. I procured one bottle.of your Benjamin Gum, and I may say that I hadn't an atom of faith in its curativo properties, but felt that I roust take something to ease the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very freely, and am thankful to say in less than twelve ■, hours I was wholly free from cough. E. W. Sears. P.S.—Nearly three months since cough b*gM».~K,W.B»