Democratic Sentinel, Volume 13, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 May 1889 — Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]

AS REQUESTED Pm. l. e Gotjld, The Celebrated Can be Consi'ted at DR. WASHBURN’S OFFICE, THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, MAI 23, 24 25. —Tnose from a distance -will please call as early as possible. Spectacles of aky design or material made to order Special attention given to examining and fitting , luss es for children. CONSULTATION FREE. Office open in the evening 5 to 8 p.«. SEE OTHER PAPERS.

911 S¥9, The organ of vision not only in man bat In tht lower animals, is an in strumeat so wonderful, so replete with beautiful structures and admirable contrivances that it is always always alluded to as one of the most splendid instances of the power aad benefic nee of God as displayed in His physical creation, its importance to man as an organ of sense ought to render rhe study of its construction and adaptation one of in*, tense interest, and must ever render its perfection aad'preservation an object of the greatest solicitude. We need to take the beat care of our eyes, as they are delicate orga ;• invaluable to us all. How we {flty one who is mind; how we ar«|filled with fear at the least aeciieat that endaa ers oar eys! Tot this country is filled with people who are destroy* ing their sight by carelessness and ignorance They are all aware they are acting unwisely and yet they do nothing to improve sight Petple of intelligence and careful edaeation are as reckless and improvident in the us* of their eyes as one can well oon eelvci

The adaptation of optical contrivances to amend disordered vision la one of the most exalted applications of high abstract knowledge to he re« lief et the lufirnuties of men Thousands in this state alone, and over the Utlted States tens of thousands are suffering fromdamaged vision eausec by the use of improper y fit and injurious glasses, and what would not the sufferers give if they couid but retract their first step If the PEOPLE could but see the damage they are doing their eyes by using glasses, such as these purehas ed of jewelers and peddlers, they w uld be amazed an 1 tebmfied . The naturat decay of vision generally manifests itself at aboutthe4o.h or 42d year, varying according to the habits and occupations of the individual At first it is noticed that near objects are no longer seen as in ycruth This-is lrst noticed while reading or sewing By artificial lights small objects, etc , are read at greater distance from the eyes It is noticed that a stronger light is needed and even then the tetters appear misty and apparently rue together and fatigue is felt after a short time The eyes burn, feel neavy, a drowsiness orten overcomes the individual. and they find it impossible to keep awake When these syrup-* toms show the eye to have iltered iis primitive form, spectacles are absolutely necessary Nature is calling for aid and must have assistance If such is longer withheld the eye is needlessly taxed and the change, which was slight at first, proceeds more rapidly until PERMANENT INJURY Is established