Democratic Sentinel, Volume 21, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 June 1897 — SLEEPLESSNESS FROM RHEUMATISM [ARTICLE]

SLEEPLESSNESS FROM RHEUMATISM

A MAN RECOVERS FROM THE MALADY WHICH HAD MADE LIFE A BURDEN. From the Democrat-Mesiage, Mt S trling, HL The prevalence of rheumatism in this part of the country has long been a source of unfavorable comment by other localities less subject to this affliction. Indeed tbereare few adults in the Valley of the Mississippi who at some time in their lives may not expect to realize the direful effects of rheumatism in some one of its different forms. The Democrat-Message has several times been called to instances where the effects of this malady have rendered life almost unendurable. In this connection it may not be out of place for this journal to refer to n recent incident. We refer to Mr. John J. Friday, Jr., of Ripley, 111., well known to many of our people as a young man of character and standing, East spring Mr. Friday was attacked by rheumatism in its severest form, he—like many others—probably inheriting a tendency to the disease. A reporter met him the other day and found him about as lively a looking young man as there is in Brown County. Mr. Friday said: “In the spring of 1896 I was attacked by rheumatism. The disease progressed until I was past getting around. For a long time I was unable to lie down in bed and was forced to sit up as many as four nights in a week without going to bed at all. I consulted the leading physicians both in Mt. Sterling and Rushville, but obtained no relief. My condition was growing worse, and it seemed as if nothing could help me. “In talking with George Riggles, a friend of mine, he said that he lw> had suffered from rheumatism and had been completely cured by using Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. He told me that before he began using this medicine he could scarcely bend lus knee and could walk only with great difficulty. I knew that he had, shortly before that time, been afflicted us I was, and therefore concluded that if he had 'been benefited by their use they, might .help me. I also heard that Mr. James Stout, a prominent former near Ripley, had been cured of rheumatism by the same means. I made some inquiries of him and he confirmed what I had been told. It was about all I could do to get to Ripley, but I managed to make the short trip. I bought two boxes of the pills and used them as directed. After I had taken half a box ( felt wonderfully better. I kept on and used six or seven boxes. My improvement continued until I was entirely recovered. I now consider myself cured, and have no more feeling of rheumatism than if I had never 'had it. “I believe that Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills are entirely responsible for my recovery, is before I began their use my condition was steadily growing worse. If you care to publish what I have said about this medicine I am perfectly willing that you should do so. I believe it will benefit others who suffer from this disease. I took six boses and consider Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills the best investment I ever made.” There are probably many other instances in this part of Illinois where this painful and stubborn disease has been cured by the use of this remedy, and we will from time to time publish further accounts as they may be brought to our notice. Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills contain, in a condensed form, all the elements necessary to give new life and richness to the blood and restore shattered nerves They are also a specific for troubles peculiar to fe-iniales, such as suppressions, irregularities and all forms of weakness. In men they effect a radical cure in all cases arising from mental worry, overwork or excesses of Whatever nature. Pink Pills are sold in boxes (never in loose bulk) at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50, and may be had of all druggists, or direct by mail from Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.