JOKE ON THE DOCTORS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1170, 4 July 1911, Page 2

JOKE ON THE DOCTORS.

INCORRECT'DIAGNOSIS AND ITS AMUSING SEQUEL, It is the custom anions most medical men to let no gpportunity pass of discrediting any remedy tliat does not bear tho Hall Mark of having been prescribed by a doctor and dispensed by a Chemist. J n otucrjVOT[ls,.Eropr.ictary,Jlcdicines usu. ally censure by" the Medical Profession. They adopt a patronising and lofty attitude when ono of these remedies conies -under—their' notice, or when their opinion is asked regarding tho merit of any such remedy they do their best to discredit it. An amusing illustration of how even theso eminent mcli fail at times, in their diagnosis is Riven in a letter received by tho proprietors of a "well-known remedy from a Sydney business man. This 'gentleman, after being examined by two doctors and prescribed for with indifferent result.?, _ accidentally vead an advertisement (jiving symptoms very similar to his own. Ho determined to try this remedy, and was not only surprised but gratified at the result. The letter published below states tho facts, and as before mentioned they are not only amusing but they also illustrate that not all Proprietary Medicines are frauds, and. that often u result can be secured from a good Proprietary remedy at n fraction of the cost that the same result can be secured by a Doctor and Chemist. The following letter from Mr. G. Brandon Ksnton, of 11 Sir John Young's Crescent, and connected with tho well-known Wall Paper House, 397 George Street, Sydney, points the moral to tho above:— ,

"Soma time ago .T began losing weight in an alarming manner, so much so that I wont to see a Doctor, who examined mo mid came to the conclusion it was duo to overwork and worry. I continued to. lo.=e weight mul also suffer from peculiar internal pains. I became very anxiour ■it tho outinned loss of weight, and thinking I might bo going into a decline, went to a second Doctor, who examined me thoroughly and gave about the'same opinion as the former 0110 had done, and proscribed a tonic. One night, going home in tho train, I read one of your advertisements giving symptoms ol' pcopU who have worms. Tho symptoms given strongly coincided with my own, and I determined to test the question. I accordingly procured a packet of your Cowstock s 'Dent Shot' Worm l'ellets, and took eight tablets, and in the morning four Dr. Morse's Indian Koot Pills, ami, to my intense satisfaction and relief, passed two very largo stomach worms. I took them iu a glass and showca tnem to the doctor who had last examined mo, and who had prescribed the Touic,_ -ii- it is needless to say ho was surprised- at the result. Altogether, I lost thirty pounds' in two months, duo to thoso worms, and you may believe mo I was thoroughly alarmed, thinking 1 lt lnl J ! ;" ,: have consumption. 1 regained all Una lost weight immediately 1 rid my system of tho worms, and am in spleudid health at present. Theso are tho simply facts which speak tor themselves, and 1 shall be only too pleased to confirm to any person who doubts liieir truth. Vou have my permission to uso this for publication. Yours truly (Signed) G. B. Kenton." The foregoing letter demonstrates how a simple ailment" caii t bo cflcctivcly acalt \yith at a prico within the roach of tho poorest people, and should mako those people hesitate who aro continually trying to take from the poorer their simple remedies sold at a lift. cost, and make the entire public dependent on the Doctor and Chemist, at prices many times higher. Anyone doubting tlio arcnrnoy of the above statement can address Mr. Ronton, and if a stamped addressed envelope is sent lie will answer any. proper inquiry. ' It may bo added Com-, stock's "Dead Shot" Worin Pellets aro generally sold bv all Leading Chemists and Stores, or will be sent per post on receipt of price, 2s. !)d. per packet. - Tho W. TC. Comstnck Co., Ltd., Farisfc Street, Wellington, N.7i. They are prepared m the form of a confection or lolly, and can easily be given to children and wiT bo found a certain jv.ncdy for the cation of worms in children and adults

The weekly session of the Lodge of Good Temp'ars wos held last Friday, and was fairly well attended, llro. M. Morrjs, C.T., presided. two names were proiiesed' for moniliersliip. An invitation to the Star of Wellington Lodge for Thursday night was accepted.' and it was decided to challenge that lodge to a. constitutional cricket match next Friday. Sister llenlman and Urcs. Donn, lleinpton, and Morris were appointed delegates to the No-Licenso Conference this week.

Your cough troubles you most; just when retiring, nnd yon have difficulty in Ucttiiiß to sleep. Try "NAZOL,' it nets like a charm. A few drop on siißar and allowed to dissolve slowly between tlio check nnd Rums, nnd a good mhnlntion of "NAZOL" thronijh tho NA/lOL INHALER" will quickly euro you. Sold , everywhere, Is. 6d.—Advt.