Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 February 1894 — Rheumatism vs Gout. [ARTICLE]

Rheumatism vs Gout.

Boston Gazette. Mr. H—: “Now, doctor,’ said an old lady somewhat emphatically, “I want you to tell me if you can cure my rheumatism.” Dr. W.—, judging from tbe tone that evasion wa3 out of the question, thus replied: “Madam, how do you know whether you have rheumatism orgoutt" “Well, doctor, what is the difference between them?” Dr. W. —, with a comical twinkle and solemn countenance —“Madam, rheumatism is the result of original sin; gout is actual transgression.” History does not relate what assist ance the old lady gave tbe doctor in coming to a definite diagnosis.