THE INTERESTING DISCOVERY OF QUININE : , Quito an interesting story is attached to the discovery of the medicinal value ot Quinine, obtained from the 'bark of the Cinchona Tree of the South Ameri* aan Andes. In the year 1693, the Countess of Oinehon (wife of tho then Viceroy of Pern) •was journeying across these remote mountain ranges, and fell seriously ill. While seeking shade and rest beneath a tree., the Countess (after whom the Cinchona tree was named) drank frequently from a pool, into which largo pieces of the tree's tbark had i~i eii{. t was aS^ea.bly surprised to find that the water possessed very powerful medicinal properties, and that it was rapidly curing her of her sickness. She continued to take this strangely-found natural tonic, and was soon cured. Before leaving this spot, the Countess's party mafic investigations, and arrived at the conclusion that the bark of the tree, which had been soaking in the pool, had given the water these peculiar curative powers. Large quantities of the bark were thereupon gathered and conveyed to Europe iby tho party, and so the medicinal fraternity of the civilised countries came to be acquainted -with the Cinchona Bark, now so valuable throughout the world to doctors and chemists. One of tho chief ingredients of Barter's fam<nis Compound-Quinine Pills is "Quinine (from Cinchona Bark) as the name implies, and this fact, coupled with the other powerful ingredients, is the reason why these pills so unfailingly cure. The various ingredients are scientifically compounded, and the Pilfe are invaluable for the treatment and cure of Indigestion, Liver Troubles, and their attendant symptoma. All Indigestion and Liver sufferers sh mid try .these renowned Pills. Prici Is 6d ibox at chemists and stores throughout New Zealand. Start a course now—you'll, be permanently cured. If you oatch a cold and keep at. it is proof thait you don't keep " NIAZOL " Get (acquainted. "NiAZOL" cures oolds soienjtiifically by driving the trouble from its seat m the lungs. Botfctfes Is. 6d. DANGER IN COLDS NEGLECTED. Tho consequences of a cold neglected are hard to foretell, so serious are they. It is best to cure your cold now. The safest, surest and quickest way to cure it is to take Baxter's Lung Preserver tho_ veteran cough fighter. It prevents colds, ousts colds, and strengthens the throat and chest. A large-sized bottle will work wonders. It cures quickly and seldom fails. Cure your cold with it now, it is obtainable throughout New Zealand at Is 10 the large-eized bottle at ohemietfl and stores. TAN-OL—the preservwrg polish in liquid form is now put up in tins. It is thick and creamy a>nd ia more "get-at-«ble" end leas wasteful tfmn in bottles. Prim la. Byi*up of White Fine and Tar le 6d and J2s 6d; diamond shape bottles; BeomiiM. Xt Gow©t'« T "bairn p^-i
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Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 12856, 13 December 1912, Page 6
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