THE

OXYGEN

BY F. L. PEIRO, M. D.

1884-.

F. I—. PEIRO, M. D.

PLATE I.

Laryngoscopy—Showingthe

scientificmethod

of

examiningthe

ThroatandLungs,

THE

"OXYGEN”TREATMENT.

A HISTORY OF

Its Origin, Mode of Action, and itsCurative Powers

—IN—

Consumption, (Bronchitis, AsthmaCatarrh, (Dyspepsia, (Rheuma-

tism, Scrofula, JfervousQebility, Headache

Etc., EtA

PUBLISHED BY

THE AMERICAN OXYGEN CO.,83 & 85 MADISON ST., CHICAGO, ILL

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WHAT CONSTITUTES AN OXY-GEN TREATMENT?

Tne following articles are carefully packed in astrong box, made especially for our purpose, torender their transit to any distance whatsoever per-fectly safe. We have forwarded many of ourtreatments to nearly all parts of the United Statesand have, as yet, not heard of a serious accidentresulting.

1 bottle of “Oxygen.”1 bottle of Oxygen Tonic.1 strong glass inhaler.1 measure.1 book of directions, and duplicate tubes to be

used should one of the others break at any time.This constitutes a supply of two months’ durationat least, the whole of which, delivered at any des-ignated express office in this city costs $ | 2.00A special discount is made to our patrons after thefirst and each subsequent treatment ordered. PostOffice orders or Registered letters, containing therequired amount should accompany every order tosave return collections charged when the order isnot prepaid. All express or postal orders or regis-tered packages should be in favor of and addressedplainly to Dr. F. L. Peiro, 83 Madison Street,Chicago, 111.

Treatments are sent immediately upon receipt oforder, and letter mailed to notify the recipient.

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PREFACE TO THE SECONDEDITION.

The “American Oxygen Company” has abun-dant reasons to felicitate itself on the remarkablesuccess that has attended its business career sinceits organization, and for the unparalleled progresswhich our many friends and patrons have beenlargely instrumental in creating.

We confess to having under-estimated public fore-sight in seeking information on serious and vitalsubjects, hence, whereas we supposed ourselvesamply supplied by our first edition of Manuals tomeet all possible requirements for time yet to come,we now know that the demand for our books hasbeen so great as to have completely exhausted everyavailable copy, and thus compel the issuance of thisour second revised, enlarged and illustrated edition,of which we now have printed three times as many.

Certain questions have repeatedly been asked uswhich we deem advisable to answer here and now,as we desire that no one be misled by erroneous im-pressions. To the question whether we represent anEastern firm who are said to be engaged in prepar-ing a compound similar to our own, we emphatic •ally answer No. Ours is an individual enterprise,and depends for success entirely upon the intrinsicmerit of our Oxygen. We do not claim to knowtheir methods of preparation or in anywise criticisetheir business affairs. If the mysteries of our chem

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ical processes are known to nnv one else, it can dono harm, certainly not to us.* Nor do we attempt tobuild up our interests at the expense of others, orin any manner affect their interests by unjust state-ments and aspersions. The field is vast and thegood to be done so great, that two or more compet-ing firms will, by the most diligent effort, not beable to more than supply the increasing demand.

Now comes the variety of questions of muchgreater importance to many. “Does your Oxygencure cancers, erysipelas, gout, deafness, loss ofsight?” etc. Such questions are asked us every day,personally or by letter. Our reply is “We don’tknow.” Not knowing, we cannot and do not en-courage any one in believing it will.

The most glowing statements come to us of our“Home Treatment” having cured aggravated casesof dyspepsia, scrofula and rheumatism of longstanding. Indeed some have been enthusiastic inits praise for the complete cure of spermatorrhea,sterilty and diseases pecxiliar to ladies. We rejoicethat such has been their experience, but of our own,personalknowledge we do notknow that the Oxygencan be depended on to act as a specific in this classof cases. Of course' we can readily understand howthese results may be attained in a general way, because it is a theory accepted alike by physiciansand laymen, that anything which enriches the blood—eliminates the impurities, and imparts to it in-stead. the essential elements of life—must, of course,

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greatly benefit the whole organism. Indeed all dis-eases, not purely local, are termed constitutional or“blood diseases” —that is, the blood is infected,hence must be disinfected by a remedy sufficientlypotent to eradicate the evil. And assuredly there isnone more effective for this purpose than theOxygen.

To illustrate: A raging headache maybe due toan indigestion which prevents the proper nutritionof the blood by which, in turn, the nerves are madeirritable and admonish us by the production ofpain. Or the stomach is by the same cause, ren-dered sluggish in action. The result is neuralgia ordyspepsia. It is by removing such causes that theOxygen cures. But we prefer to speak of thatwhich we ourselves do know and hence clearly de-fine its scope to be in all conditions of catarrhal af-fections, and diseases of the throat and lungs, towhich we have for more than twenty years devotedspecial attention.

In extreme debility and exhaustion, whether fromthe result of wasting diseases or serious nervousprostrations, we have found in the Oxygen a certainmeans of prompt alleviation and cure. Thousandsof patients of the class mentioned to-day owe theirhale and happy existence to the remarkable effectsof our Oxygen.

The terms “Oxygen Compound,” “Compound Oxygen,” “Vitalized Oxygen,” have so misled peopleinto the supposition that it is a medicine—a mixture

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of drugs, of which so much has been taken to thedetriment of sufferers, that no doubt thousandshave been deterred from availing themselves of thegreat benefits which Oxygen confers, hence wehave concluded to, in future, designate our populartreatment by simply the term “Oxygen”—as express-ing more unequivocally the life giving element con-tained in the purest air attainable. It will also bea means of protecting the public and ourselves asthey will understand that hereafter any preparationpurporting to be ours, or like ours, having prefixesor suffixes as before adverted to, will be recognizedas a delusion and a snare.” Beside, all our adver-tisements and printed matter will attest the nameand address—F. L. Peiro, 83 Madison St., Chicago.

We believe that our present manual embodiesmore testimonials from representative persons thanperhaps any book of the kind ever issued. Withthese statements of facts as clearly brought to ourknowledge we submit this Manual to the intelligentpublic, believing that its careful perusal will notfail in many cases, at least, to interest, instruct andbenefit.

Very Respectfully,Chicago, May 1st, 1883. F. L. Peiro, M. D.

OUR THIRD EDITION.Two months after issuing a second edition of our

“Oxygen Manual” we realized the necessity of amuch larger supply, hence issue the present one of100,000 and expect to issue a special “holiday”edition of 500,000 for free distribution to all appli-cants. Send name early for a copy of the special

engraved edition.

THANKS.To our generous friends, many of them physi-

cians, who in our day of “small things,” before ourenterprise assumed its present magnitude; when akind word, a cheerful expression of confidence andhope was to us indeed a moral support. Fromtheir disinterested motives we were enabledto place our Oxygen before the public in a mannerto enable us to further our progress on a basis com-mensurate with public needs and personal deter-mination; who, from the kindness of their heartsand conviction in the merit of our Oxygen were sodiligent in influencing patrons for us—we cordial-ly and gratefully thank you. And as our effortsshall extend to still greater bounds; as our prosper-ity shall increase by the great work we hope to do,then in our greater rejoicing shall we ever clearlyand affectionately remember those friends to whomour hearty thanks are due.

The American Oxygen Company,

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OXYGEN.Something more than one hundred years ago, it

was discovered that the air we breathe was not asimple element as had been previously regarded, buta combination of two gases, Oxygen and Nitrogen;the former being the life-giving element—and hencefor many years called Vital Air; the latter, thoughexceeding the former in proportional amount, mere-ly serving the purpose of dilution.

Since this discovery by Dr. Priestly, every yearhas added something to our knowledge of the partwhich Oxygen plays in the economy of life. It isknown that life can be maintained but a’ few mo-ments without it; that the uniform temperature ofthe body is kept up by it; that it is Oxygen thatpurifies the blood, and gives it activity; that all ma-terials in the body that participate in vital action,after serving their purpose and falling into decay,are removed through the intervention of Oxygen,and in no other way. Indeed, so largely does Oxy-gen enter into every vital manifestation, and somany causes obviously conspire in civilized life tocurtail the supplies of this element, that philos-ophers and physicians have long sought to utilizethese facts by eniploying it as a direct curative agentin cases where the vitality has been partially lost,or lessened by accident or disease.

With this purpose in view, experiments have been

performed by hundreds, but in the main have beenfruitless of good, or nearly so. These experiments

have mostly been made with Oxygen in the crudestate, or combined with atmospheric air, and thesmall results had well nigh stifled hope, until thepresent preparation of Oxygen solved the intricateproblem, and brought our experiments to a success-ful issue; and the long cherished conviction thatOxygen would, in some form of administration,prove a life-givingboon to millions who are suffer-ing from lingering diseases, is a realized fact inquality of Oxygen.

WIIAT IS THIS OXYGEN ?

It is a combination of the two elements, Oxygenand Nitrogen, in such proportions as to render itmuch richer in the vital of life-giving element,than common air; and when inhaled into the lungs,effects its changes and healing influence throughthe blood, without producing any constitutionaldisturbance. The two elements, Oxygen and Ni-trogen, exist in the atmosphere in the proportion ofone of the former, to five of the latter, and is knownas “mechanical mixture,” neither element beingchangedby this mixture.

In the generation of Ouk Oxygen the proportionsare so changed that the Oxygen is greatly in excess.While in its elaboration it is by the essential chem-ical process, so magnetized that its characteristicsbecome identical with those of Ozone, enhancingits vitalizing principle many fold, and changing itfrom a crude, insoluble condition into one of per-

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feet solubility. It is not a drug. Neither is it Ni-trous Oxide (laughing gas). It differs essentiallyfrom all substances used for medical inhalations.Indeed, this is not a medicine, strictly speaking, un-lesswholesome food, pure air, and sunshine are medi-cines. It contains nothing in’ its composition butwhich the system welcomes as a friend and appro-priates to the best interests of the body. In short,it is the climax reached by a hundred years of ac-cumulated toil, in office and laboratory; and is atonce a new evidence of God’s beneficence, and man’sintelligence and skill.

It fully establishes the fact that, if the old al-chemists were misguided in their researches for theelixir that would render life immortal, they wereright in this, that out of the laboratory of the chem-ist was to come at last that knowledge which shouldbe the secret of Life and Death.

A glance at the well-known laws of the human

system involved in the use of Oxygen, will convinceevery reflecting mind of its rational utility in tlutreatment of chronic diseases. But the great ques-tion in which the invalid reader is interested is this

HOW DOES THIS PREPARED OXYGES

ACT CURATIVEEY?

The people, as well as the medical profession, arebecoming every year more intelligent upon physio-logical processes. Less reliance is placed in myste-rious formulas and complicated compounds. It has

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come to be believed that Nature is herself a reputa-ble physician, intelligent as to her wants when indistress, and, when unobstructed, potent to relievethem; that the body is, in a broad sense, a self-mending machine, possessing within itself large re-cuperative powers, and needing for the most part,when ill, only the materials of repair, and then tobe let alone.

The highest medical art is to aid the natural pro-cess. This the Oxygen does by three distinctmodes of action, which we will describe separately-First:

ITS MECHAMICAL ACTIOS.

The most manifest function of the lungs is to takeinto themselves a certain quantity of atmosphericair, to retain it in the air cells until it has served itspurpose, and directly expell it again. In order thatthe lungs may perform this function perfectly, theair cells must he in a normal condition, and free toact. But passing our days in close, over-heatedapartments, where hut little pure, fresh air can getin, and little of the impure air that has been breathedover and over again, can get out; and by bendingover our work in a way to fetter the lungs, or dressso as to render a full, deep inspiration impossible,all conspire to prevent this natural action.

As a result those air cells farthest removed fromthe center soon close up (collapse) from lack of use,while those in proximity soon follow, and so on un-til quite an area of lung tissue becomes inactive.

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That common or atmospheric air is incapable ofopening or dilating these collapsed cells, is a factderived from long observation and experience. TheCompound being so much richer in Oxygen, ismore readily insinuated into these enervated cells,acting as a powerful mechanical force in restoringthem to their former vigor and healthy action. But.of more importance is

ITS CHEJIICAE ACTION.

It should be remembered that the body is nevera finished structure; change is ever going on every-where. In the constant working of the muscularmachinery—in the performance of function —the ex-ercise of thought and volition, there occurs whatphysiologists have termed Retrograde Metamor-phosis, or Vital Waste.

Thc products of this change All the blood and thetissues everywhere with effete matter, which if re-tained' in the system, will produce certain deathwere they not transformed by Oxygen into waterand carbonic acid gas, and in this liquid, volatileform expelled from the system—the liquid throughthe kidneys and skin; the carbonic acid gas throughthe lungs.

AVhen it is recognized to what extent the abilityof the lungs to Oxygenize the blood has become im-paired by the causes mentioned in the precedingparagraph, we can readily see how the blood —onlypartially relieved of its impurities—might be ~e-

turned into the system, there to impede its circula-tion, and obstruct its vital actions. The impuritiesnot only serve as hindrances to all healthy action,but become detrimental in theircharacter. In short,perfect Oxidation is Health; its diminution Dis-ease; its complete absence Death.

For this reason the amount of Oxygen inspired ismore important than either food or drink, for with-out it neither of these substances can be assimilatedand made part of the living organism. The lungsare doing all they can under the circumstances tosupply the necessary amount of Oxygen to meetthis requirement, but are inadequate to the task.

What more reasonable mode of procedure canthere be, than to furnish a remedy rich in Oxygen,the only agent which can act as a solvent and re-mover of these matters? But This Oxygen aids thenatural nrocess still more by

ITS VITAT ACTION.To understand this part of this subject, it is nec-

essary to recall what has been adverted to in thefirst part of this pamphlet—its magnetic power, andits solubility.

For the sake of brevity we will divide the nervoussystem into the great Nervous Centres, and thenerve branches which emanate from them.

These Nervous Centres are the Brain, which con-trols all our intellectual faculties; the Spinal Cord,which exerts a general protective action over thewhole body, controlling all voluntary motions, and

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making known our bodily sensations; and the Sym-

pathetic System, which presides over the functionsof growth and nutrition, and all organs over whichwe have no immediate control. The nerves merelyserve the purpose of transmission. This systemtherefore can be likened unto a telegraph apparatus;the nervous centres the vital galvanic batteries, fromwhich originate all force, action and vitality, thenerve branches, the wires by which these phenom-ena are conveyed.

Through the influence of Oxygen upon these vi-tal batteries is generated all the vitality which thehuman system can be made to exhibit.

This vital force in man is termed magnetic, andin proportion to its normal existence lies the powerto think, to act and to feel. A disQrdered con-dition of these centres, is the primary if not themain cause of many diseases.

By the inhalation of this Magnetized Oxygen,these nerve organs become more energetic, and gen-erate a more continuous flow of that vital actionwhich is Health and Life.

TO WHAT DISEASES IS THIS TREAT-

MENT APPLICABLE ?

It is not claimed to possess specific virtues in alldiseases, but it is maintained that all conditions ofchronic invalidism may be improved by it, and thata larger percentage of cures are effected, than byany other known remedy. Also that a more perfect

degree of health can be attained by this than by anyother known method.

All ordinary medication is wroughtat the expenseof the vital powers, but by the Oxygen treatmentthe same results can be achieved without depressingthe energy of the body.

ARE THE EFFECTS OF THEOXYGEN PERMANENT?

This is one of the first questions that will occur tothe mind of the reader. One of the most obviouseffects of this treatment from the beginning is amarked increase of appetite,—a natural desire forfood. Their vigor being renewed the digestiveorgans are rendered more capable of preparing thisincreased supply of nutriment, which the wholesystem can more perfectly assimilate to its ownsubstance.

This improved condition enables the whole econ-omy more readily to respond to another installmentof Oxygen; thus necessitating another supply ofnourishing food. And so the rebuilding of tissuegoes on. The muscles become larger, firmer, andstronger; the intellectual faculties work with moreefficiency and ease. The nervous system becomesinspired with new vigor and energy. In fact theperson becomes a happier being in every respect,and it is a notable fact that this newly acquiredphysical development is enduring.

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Diseases of the Respiratory Organs.As might reasonably be expected, all affections

of the lungs and other respiratory organs are actedupon efficiently by this treatment. Congestion ofthe lungs is dispersed; tubercular deposits absorbed:hemorrhages controlled; and ulcerated surfacehealed with remarkable celerity.

CONSUMPTION.

When, upon investigation, we note that m thepast year 1000 persons have died of diseases of thethroat, and 4000 of diseases of the lungs, that 1100of these deaths were occasioned by consumption,all this in the city of Chicago alone, in one year,surely we may be permitted to question the whyand wherefore of this terrible loss of life, and re-flect upon the enormous sacrifice levied as a tributeon human ignorance, or worse, to human indiffer-ence. If nearly 5000 souls have been removed fromour midst by death through disease's of the throatand lungs in Chicago alone, what must be theawful aggregate over our whole country? It isfull time that the public give the careful attentionto this serious subject that it merits, and see if therebe not means at hand to prevent this inordinateprogress of this deadly foe to human weal. Ear-nestly have we plead for the privilege of establish-ing a public hospital for the especial treatment ofthroat and lung diseases —for a proper place inwhich consumptives may receive such medical care

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as will render their years those of joy and useful-ness and greatly diminish prospective constitutionalinheritance. In other cities men of means haveshown the practical philanthropy of giving for sonoble a purpose, surely persons of like characterand acquirements are not wanting in Chicago tofollow the example so worthily set by others ifonly they may learn and receive practical evidenceof our great desire to act in unison with them inthis work of ameliorating our fellow's’ physical con-dition. Not only are we anxious to promote thisgreat necessity with personal service but with tan-gible resources as w'ell.

This scourge is no longer considered incurable.The first object to be attained in this disease is ahigher degree of vitality, and a more perfect nu-trition.

The tendency to excessive waste must be over-come by a greater ability to utilize substances, out.of which tissue is composed and maintained in ahealthy equilibrium.

Tubercular deposits in the lungs are always theresult of vitiated nutrition, and never indicate apurely local disease. Hence the absurdity of usingcough Syrups and compounds, that at the best cando no more than cover up immediate manifestationsof the disease, leaving the causes still active and po-tent. These causes lie back in the nutritive func-tions. The blood carries imperfectly developedblood cells long before the lungs indicate the fact

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by cough or other symptoms. These semi-vitalizedparticles, like other morbid products, find no egressfrom the body, except through the intervention ofOxygen, which, under ordinary circumstances an'

unlikely to do, for the aerating function is alwaysgreatly impaired by their presence in the lungs.They accumulate within the air cells, producing ir-ritation, inflammation and ulceration. Under thesecircumstances nothing is more rational than the in-crease of this Oxygen by artificial means.

No one, we are sure, who has ever experienced,or even witnessed the hurried breathing, the rapidpulse, and the livid face of the consumptive as hegasps for more air, can doubt that nature is strenu-ously trying to supply her needs, and indicating un-mistakably the kind of aid she desires of art.

In The Oxygen is found this necessary supply,as well as a higher degree of vitality, which gener-ally becomes apparent from the outset of its use.This is manifest from an almost immediate increaseof appetite, and a sense of vigor and bodily comfort.

We can assure the victims of cough and hecticfever, that the daily use of this treatment is as grate-ful to the lungs as its theory is plausible to themind. It allays the cough, lessens the respirationby supplying the existing deficiency, and speedilygives permanent strength and vigor. When thedisease is not too deeply seated a cure may beconfidently looked for.

The name of Wm. Penn Nixon, Esq., is so well

known to the public and journalists that the fol-lowing letter to us is its own commentaryThe Inter Ocean Office, Chicago, Apr. 4, 1883.

Dr. F. L. Peiro, 85 Madison St., Chicago.Dear Sir:—You ask my opinion of Compound

Oxygen in regard to its efficiency as a healing rem-edy, and I am glad to be able to reply that I havethe greatest faith in it. Several 3r ears ago whenlaboring under very serious trouble with my throatand lungs, at the instance of a friend in" Bostonwho had been similarly affected, I began the use ofthe Oxygen—began without much faith, but theresult was such that I am prepared to recommendits use to all persons similarly affected. At the endof five months I found myself a well man; andever since, I have enjoyed better health and beenmore robust than ever before. It seemed in mycase to strike at the root of the disease and reformthe whole system. I will recommend no patentnostrum of any kind, but I deem it a duty to themany afflicted with lung trouble in this country torecommend to them the Oxygen. Perseveri'nglyand continuously used it will work wonders.

Yours truly,Wm. Penn Nixon.

ASTHMA.This affection in most cases, is a disordered con-

dition of the nerves supplying the motor power tothe finer bronchial tubes. The trachea (wind-pipe)as it is prolonged downwards is divided into twoportions called the bronchial tubes. These bron-chial tubes in theirdownward course into the lungs,divide and subdivide, into minute ramifications likethe branches of a tree. Each one of these minute

branehes, or tubes, ends in an air cell. The largerbronchial tubes are surrounded by hard cartilagin-ous rings, while in the smaller are simply muscularfibres. On accountof some irritation of the nervoussystem in general, and of the respiratory organs inparticular, there occurs a spasmodic contraction ofthese circular muscles, preventing a proper exit ofthe air from the lungs, requiring a forcible effort toexpel it. Hence the wheezing sound.

Oun Oxygen by virtue of its magneticproperties,not only offers a pleasant, speedy, and effectivemode of alleviating these paroxysms—without beingfollowed by the depressing effect noticed fromopium and other narcotics—but will tend to eradi-cate the predisposition entirely from the system.

Read the following letter from one of the mostprominent business men of this city:

Chicago, Apr. 2, 1883.F, L. Peiro, M. D.

Dear Sir:—I desire to state for the benefit ofsuch persons as are suffering from Asthma thatyour Oxygen is all and more than I could havebelieved without trying it.

For twenty years I have suffered from Asthma.The last ten years have been years of torture anddiscouragement, as any sufferer knows who hashad to gasp for the very air to sustain life.

As a member of the Chicago Board of Trade, myduties have been very exacting, such as only a welLman should attempt, so that it may readily be im-agined that after fretful, wakeful nights, spent insuffering and suffocation, I was physically unable*to bear the burdens of the following day. The suf-

fering impaired digestion and weakened the ner-vous system, and occasioned dyspepsia and itslong train of evils. During these years many phy-sicians have been consulted and all the remediesheard of used with little or no benefit. Finally twomonths ago my wife heard of your Oxygen andurged its trial. It seemed sheer folly to try any-thing more after all I had attempted! Iwas earnestlyconsidering the advisability of breaking up mylucrative business to seek relief in other climates.But I concluded, after much doubt and hesitation,to try one more remedy —the Oxygen—thoughwithnot a particle of faith or hope of good result. Tomy happy surprise the effect of the first few inhala-tions was such as to inspire hope and confidence bythe remarkably immediate relief experienced. Icontinued the treatment faithfully and soon thespasms that occasion such difficulty of breathingbecame less in frequency and severity; my apoetitereturned, my sleep was greatly less disturbed. Inow feel vigorous instead of nervous and irritable,and my ability and endurance for work was neverbetter than now.

Need I say more in favor of your valuable Oxygenand of my gratitude for its existence?

Those who suffer from asthma need but try it andI feel certain if they do that you will have all thetestimonials in its favor you can possibly desire.

I am very gratefully yours,B. N. Foster.

161 LaSalle St.C.1TARRII.

This affection is a diseased condition of the mu-cous membrane, which lines the nose, throat, bron-chial tubes, stomach and bowels, and is character-ized by the terms nasal, bronchial, gastric and in-

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testinal catarrh, according to its locality. We willspeak more particularly of catarrh of the air pass-ages.

Mucous membrane has within it numerous glandswith ducts leading to the surface. The function ofthese glands is to secrete in small quantities a blandfluid called Mucus, which serves to protect the del-icate membrane from irritating substances, and tokeep it in a moist condition.

In a normal condition this membrane has a palepink appearance, but if congested and inflamed, itchanges to a dark red color. If, inconnection withthis, the mucus is changed, both in character andquantity, we have an abnormal condition known asCatarrh.

An acute attack of catarrh is what is ordinarilytermed “coryza” or “cold in the head,” and is toowell known to need further description.

It may be here remarked that if, in severe nasalcatarrh, either when dry crusts form in the nose orthe nasal secretions smell badly, or if there is much“stuffiness in the head’’ as to be difficult to breathethrough the nose, we advise under any of thesementioned conditions, that if the water that re-mains in the inhaler, and while yet warm, issnuffed up the nose when inhaling it will be foundof great advantage in the healing process.

The same water forms an excellent gargle inulcerated or other variety of sore throats. Weknow of nothing better in diphtheria, especially if

used quite warm and often. Being perfectly pain-less used in this manner and for the conditionsmentioned it will be seen how very convenient it isin the case of children or timid persons who fearphysical suffering.

Catarrh is the most prolific cause of deafness; in-deed it has been estimated that nine out of everyten cases of deafness has its origin in catarrhalcondition of the ears. And we know of no morepotent appliance in extending catarrhal inflamma-tion from the nose or throat into the (eustachian)canals that lead from the back of the throat intothe ears than that instrument so often and com-monly used, the Douche. By forcing the liquidsused with the douche into the canals mentionedan inflammation is set up often resulting in suppu-ration with the terrible suffering that attends ituntil relieved of the very offensive matter by ul-ceration of the eardrum or the surgeon’s knife. In-variably, when the milder forms only are experi-enced, there follows and continues a buzzing,roaring, ringing in the ears that well nigh drivesthe afflicted mad.ft The Eyes often become affected by a catarrhal

condition of their lids or membraneous coveringswhich if neglected leads to very serious and dan-gerous results. Frequently from a catarrhal condi-tion of the nose the little ducts or passages thatlead the tertrs from the eyes into the nose becomeinflamed and grow closed at points or its whole

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length, thereby compelling the tears to overflow onthe cheeks, a condition generally termed “weepingeyes.” When such a case becomes chronic, that is,when the canal is obstructed, the services of a sur-geon become necessary. But, if begun in time, theOxygen treatment, by curing the cause, will en-tirely prevent such painful results.

Loss of smell is another of the serious results ofneglected catarrh. Either by great thickening ofthe lining membrane of the nose, or, as in thechronic ulcerated forms of catarrh, the soft tissuesof the nose are destroyed, is this loss of smell pro-duced. Though a serious condition, the naturalsense of smell can generally be reproduced by theperfect healing of the parts and the renewed growthof the nerve tissue restored.

But of all the nauseating, pestilential odors bywhich a patient lias been rendered loathsomeand unbearable by even the most affectionate rel-ative, is he or she whose case of chronic catarrhlias so far progressed in its destroying processas that known as Ozena\ At this stage the dis-charge from the nose is no longer considerable —

indeed the disease seems to have destroyed thesoft tissues that make a copious discharge possible,and is now slowly decomposing the bony structureof the nose! It is from this source that the little,yellowish liquid, so terribly offensive comes.Where this liquid touches the ujfper lip itscorroding properties, like a strong acid, leaves

its livid red mark which all may see. One memberof a family afflicted with this terrible disease, willrender the remainder miserable and unhealthy bythe putrescent odor emitted. At this stage thepower of smell is so entirely gone usually, as torender the unfortunate patient unconscious of be-ing an object of so great aversion, and of tenparentsand friends are too delicate to do the sufferer thesimple justice to state the fact that early treatmentand permanent cure may be found.

This scourge has for its victims, more usually,young ladies, generally those of a clear and oftenbeautiful complexion. It is no respector of class, .occurring to the rich and poor, but far more fre-quently in the homes of the affluent and delicatelynurtured. Not infrequently deformities of thenose, a dropping o£ the bridge of the nose, occurswhich greatly disfigures. Often the partition ofthe nose is wholly destroyed. For the comfort andencouragement of this class of great sufferers weassure them of a complete cure if they will addressus and be governed by our directions.

CHRONIC CATARRH.It is occasioned by repeated acute attacks. The

parts become swollen and engorged, of a dark redcolor; while the circulation is rendered sluggish, byreason of obstruction. The mucus is of a vitiatedcharacter, and if scantily secreted is termed DryCatarrh, if excessive, Fluent Catarrh.

In the severer forms of this affection, the mucous

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membrane assumes an ulcerated condition, givingrise to the formation of crusts, which by their de-composition, render the breath exceedingly of-fensive. This form is known as Ozaena. In theworst forms, this ulceration attacks the delicatebones of the nose, destroying their integrity andusefulness, causing deformity.

The wide prevalence of this disease, and its resist-ance to all ordinary methods of cure, has causedmany to believe it to be one of the afflictions thatmust be endured while life lasts.

But in Oxygen lies the power to remove this dis-eased condition, hy relieving the engorged circula-tion, thus permitting nutrition to be once morefully established. The inflamed tissues being nowrelieved, and the Vitiated character of the mucusrendered normal by reason of the beneficial changeeffected, resume a natural ancl healthy action.Catarrhal headache, so often manifest by a “cold inthe head”—is removed in many cases as by magic.

We digress, at this point, briefly to consider theneeds of a certain class whose success in life dependslargely upon their quality of voice. No calling ismore injurious to throats than that of clergymen,attorneys, public speakers and vocalists. Owing toalmost constant speaking, irrespective of time orcircumstances, colds and sore throats are inevitableand, of necessity, often neglected. Under such astate of affairs, the membrane of the throatbecomescongested, thickened, inflamed, and frequentlyulcerated, occasioning much annoyance and suffer

ing, eventuating in what is understood as Pharyn-gitis, Laryngitis and probably in Bronchitis.The voice in time becomes less musical, resonant,thick, husky, culminating in partial or completeaphonia or loss of voice. Now what has been saidis no more than has been experienced by thousands.

Persons so afflicted are disqualified longer to con-tinue their avocation. The clergyman is compelledto vacate his pulpit; the lawyer becomes briefless;the public speaker is not in demand; the singer’soccupation is gone. As these calamities generallyoccur later in life it will readily be seen that the re-sults may be pecuniarily serious as well. It is tothis class of very useful persons we would speak aword of advice and encouragement, which an ex-perience of more than twenty years in the specialtreatment of that class of diseases enables thewriter to give. To such persons we earnestly com-mend the inhalation of the Oxygen. We invitethem to write us as full particulars of their condi-tion as possible, that we may determine the neces-sity for special directions and additional remediesif necessary, for either of which no extra chargewill be made, except return postage.

Complete loss of voice should not seriously dis-courage the afflicted, as we have known its perfectrestoration in a few days.

CATARRH IN CHILDREN.In this affliction there frequently exists a feeling

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the nose, which gives rise to agonizing head-achewhich in turn produces dizziness, confusion ofthought; the memory becomes deficient, and thepupil listless. By far more school children sufferfrom catarrh than parents dream of; because thelittle one cannot localize the trouble or may notmention it, he will suffer on until the ravages ofthe disease have become so apparent as no longerto escape attention. Not infrequently, however, theinsidious poison will have so impaired the powez 1of vision and hearing manifest in the partial lossof sight—a bluring; the lines running together whetattempting to read; the ears, too, become less acuteto sound, rendering repetition in loudest tones fre-quent. This loss of power is too often unjustlyascribed to the neglect or indifference of the childby the parent or teacher, and the punishment thatoften follows under the circumstances is little elsethan brutal. Many parents are anxiously familiarwith the heavy nauseating breath of children af-flicted with catarrh. This is the explanationDuring the night when the child is asleep the pu-trid excretions iu the nose accumulate and in theeffort of respiration and swallowing much of thematter from the head is drawn into the lungs andstomach. When in the stomach it decomposes andthe offensive gases are evolved which render theperson socially unbearable. It is in this processthat the digestive organs are impaired, the appetitediminishes, the system is improperly fed, the nat-

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ural strength wanes, the nervous system becomesprostrated and the patient peevish and irritable.Constant breathing through the nose, now filledwith loathsome secretion, soon vitiates the air in-haled, which should be pure, and the lungs thusfilled with such impurities become imperfect intheir action, the blood becomes impoverished anddiseased and before the patient has passed theteens the seeds of consumption have been sownand an early grave awaits its victim. All thesesymptoms may not always occur in every personafflicted with nasal catarrh, but they are the usualmanifestations and progress of the disease whichmay be modified by various circumstances, as age,sex, temperament and habits of the person withcatarrh.

BRONCHITIS,is a catarrh of the membrane of the bronchial tubes,and what has already been said under the headof Catarrh, will apply to this form.

The following letter from F. H. Tubbs, Esq.,Superintendent of Western Union Telegraph Co.,in Chicago, explains itself.

Chicago, Apr. 9, 1883.F. L. Peiro, M. D.

My Dear Sir:—After my precarious illness—

that violent attack of lung fever through which youso successsfully brought me—a certain irritablebronchial difficulty remained, attended by an har-assing cough which, in my extremely debilitatedcondition proved exceedingly annoying and op

pressive. It was for this condition I began the inhalation of your “Oxygen” and from its speedyaction in removing this cough and restoring mystrength I certainly believe it is as remarkable inresult as it is pleasant to use. Each inhalation wasattended with such peaceful, quiet effect that onefeels a desire for continuing it, and indispositionto stop inhaling it.

I should think the Oxygen simply indispensableto mental worn, tired and weary business men whobecome so from constant and exacting duties. Itcompletely restores nervous energy and adds newzest to life and work. In my case it lias proven ablessing.

I am, Doctor, very sincerely yours,F. H. Tubbs,

DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVEORGANS.

DYSPEPSIA.In all the various forms and phases of indigestion,

the Oxygen Treatment will be found of universalefficacy. And the reasons for it are clear. Let usconsider: a healthy person usually consumes abouttwo pounds of food in the 24 hours. Now this foodmust be digested to nourish the whole system; ifnot digested it becomes a mechanical obstacle and ahindrance in the stomach which, if often repeated,nature ceases to bear the burden, and disease of arapidly progressive character ensues and we learnin time, to our sorrow, that dyspepsia has found avictim, and what a fretful, unhappy, gloomy vic-tim he is! The world to him is all wrong, all thepeople crooked!

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Persons of sedentary habits whose social positionor business life does not encourage, or quite pre-cludes active engagements are, as a rule, the largesteaters and hence need the most exercise. Why outdoor exercise? Because there it is where they canobtain Oxygen from the atmosphere to enable thedigestive apparatus to perform its proper function.Every person that eats two pound’s of food in 24hours, must needs have 10,000 grains of oxygensupplied in the system to produce adequate diges-tion, just as a steam boiler of sixty pounds pressuremust have sufficient fuel to sustain that pressure onthe gage. Oxygen is as imperative to digestion ascarbon to combustion. Justin proportion as Oxygenin proper quantities is lacking in the system just socertain will trouble ensue. An equilibrium mustbe maintained for the proper nutrition of all theorgans of the body. Now, as comparatively fewpeople obtain the required quantity of Oxygen—-especially those living in cities, where the the air isadulterated with so many impurities and the em-ployment of thousands is confined to close illy-ven-tilated apartments, the air of which is still morevitiated by the exhalations from the bodies. Indeed,when this subject is considered at all in the lightit should receive, it is simply a marvel that manymore are not afflicted.

To such our Oxygen treatment supplies the wantthat could only be otherwise obtained by removal.It is a significant fact that dyspeptics, as a rule.

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increase in weight from the very commencement orthe treatment.

The use of our Oxygenis soon followed by an im-provement in strength, spirits, and greatly im-proved appetite. The lips and surface of the boayassume a more healthy color, greater vitality is

manifest, and nervous irritability disappears.It has been demonstrated by many that the Oxy-

gen contained in the water after inhalation retainsvaluable sedative properties, arresting pain andflatulency occasioned by indigestion. It also ma-terially aids the digestive process, rendering theglands of the stomach more active in preparing andabsorbing the blood and thereby encouraging a nat-ural assimilation of the aliments taken to nourishthe whole system. The water should be drank aswarm as possible. For this purpose it can be re-heated any time after having been inhaled and ateacup of it drank at once. As having inhaled fromit does not in the least vitiate the contents of theinhaler, it will be seen that drinking the remainingwater is perfectly clean and practicable.

In this manner it seryes as a potent tonic in gas-tric disturbances which the system is not sufficientlyvigorous to overcome.

THROAT DISEASES.In the above class of diseases—no matter how

painful or hopeless they may be—we advise theuse of Oxygen. We do not say that it will cureevery case, by no means, but we do assert that the

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Judgment, to their best interests, and entirely ig-nore the views of irrational practitioners.

Space will not permit going into details with allthe various diseases in which Oxygen will be foundcurative. Suffice it to say that it has been knownto relieve and cure many diseases of the kidneys,(especially diabetes) spermatorrhoea, fatty degenera-tion of the heart, torpidliver, constipation, paralysis,etc.

In slow, tedious convalescence from acute illness,the efficacy of this treatment is magical. Stimulantsfail in such cases, because there is nothing to stim-ulate. It is not unlike applying the lash to thetired and hungry horse, instead of giving him restand food.

To recapitulate, Oxygen substitutes physiologicalfor medicinal action in the cure of disease; thusemancipating the invalid from a slavery to drugs.

It enables each separate organ to perform its ownwork, and relieves each of work that belongs to theother organs to perform.

It increases the respiratory power.It strengthens and enlarges the chest.

DISEASES OF THE NERVOUSSYSTEM.

There is a large class of persons in every commu-nity who suffer from nervous debility, the result ofvarious causes. To this class belong the over-worked business and professional man, the mother,

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the student, etc. Many of these are not sick enoughto be classed with invalids, nor yet well enough toenjoy life, or to do any mental or physical workwithout a wearisome and exhaustive effort. Mostof the time they feel miserable and every task is aburden. They are weary of life, in the day prayingthat night would come, at night, that morningwould appear. Hopeless and forlorn, they wait forthe coming of eternal departure!

Such should know that the daily inhalation ofthis invigorating treatment will impart new energyto the frame, new elasticity to the step, new zeal tolabor, and new buoyancy to the spirits. It willbring bloom to the pallid cheek, roundness to theshriveled form, and steadiness to the tremblingnerves, as well as hope and courage to the despair-ing mind

All diseases of the nervous system, thatmay haveresisted ordinary medication, will invariably herelieved, and many cases cured, by the use of thistreatment.

There is a period in the life *of woman, that islooked forward to with dread and anxiety, by thegentler sex, and justly so. This is known as theCritical Period, or “change of life.” If suchknew that by the use of the Oxygen, the perils in-cident to this stage of life, could be greatly miti-gated and in many cases even avoided, they wouldcertainly avail themselves of its benefits.

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promptly suppressed; also the mental depression,which so discourages the patient, as well as herfriends, is speedily dissipated, and the m ~ attend-ant nervous symptoms quietly allayed.

DISEASES OF THE BLOOD.Oxygen by virtue of its well known chemical

action upon the blood, possesses superior curativeproperties in this classs of diseases. The most prev-alent of which is

RHEUMATISM.That Oxygen should be efficacious in curing this

disease, accords perfectly with the latest acceptedtheories regarding its nature and origin. Physiciansall agree that rheumatism is an acid disease; theblood and all the secretions being filled with crys-tals of lactric or uric acid; their presence in theblood in this insoluble form, being due to a fault inthat Retrograde Metamorphosis to which wehave before alluded.

Owing to the deficiency of Oxygen, the solutionof the waste matters is incomplete, and instead of.assuming a liquid or volatile form, in which theyfind a ready egress from the body, they are by neces-sity, retained in the blood, where these crystalsfloat harmlessly in the larger blood vessels butlodge in the finer capillaries of the tissues surrounding the joints, producing irritation, inflammation,and all the phenomena which arerecognized as rheu-matism. -> Now it is a well-known chemical law thatthe addition of one more equivalent of Oxygen to

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uric acid changes it from an insoluble crystalineform to a soluble compound, and readily excretedfrom the body.

SCROFULA.That near kin to consumption, the blight of the

fairest in childhood, and the certain harbinger ofearly demise, can no longer continue its ravages inso many homes as commonly suffered, if this treat-ment is judiciously used to combat this terrible foeto human beauty and existence.

TO LADIES.We earnestly devote $ short chapter to your

special cases.We never think of our mother, sisters or wife

without a profound sense of sympathy akin to sor-row, knowing the peculiar trials of your sex.More highly organized than men, nature has en-dowed you with wonderful attributes, which men-tally and physically combined render you indeed“little lower than the angels.” But, alas! the pre-eminence vouchsafed you is sadly counter-balancedby your greater susceptibility to nervousness that attimes, under circumstances I need not mention,borders on the verge of insanity. Your duties aswives and mothers, are so exacting that it is smallwonder you become often discouraged, depressedand physically exhausted. How frequently havewe heard the expression, “I feel as if I could fly!"—yes, no other word conveys an adequate convic-

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tlon. Were it not that nature permits the floodgates to open and the tears to flow at such tryingmoments one half the women of our land wouldfill early graves or the madhouse!

But ladies, be assured that such a condition neednot necessarily continue in many who now are vic-tims; that there is a pleasant, safe surcease from thefate. That there is a vitalizing element that wheninhaled gives strength to oppose and power to over-come this nervous prostration and so re-establishthe system to the perfection of Divine intention.Need we say you will fully appreciate that fact onusing the “Oxygen” we commend to jmur con-sideration. Just try it and see if it be not quite—-nay, more than we state.

From Mrs. Dr. Stevens, one of the most prominentlady physicians of her city.

Philadelphia, Jan. 7, 1883.F. L. Peiro, M. P., Chicago.

Dear Doctor:—On the principle that “an hon-est confession is good for the soul,” I will at onceconcede, after several months’ trial of your Oxygenin the case of several of my patients, that it is pre-eminently the most satisfactory treatment for cer-tain forms-of nervous troubles incident to our sexthat it has ever been my delight to make use of.The results following its administration are all thatcan be hoped or wished for. In cases when themenstrual flow is attended by great payi and bear-ing down due to the congestion of the pelvic organs;where the patient is entirely prostrated and deathwould seem a welcome visitor—in just this class ofcases your Oxygen treatment has proven nothing

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short of a real blessing. I have known two inhala-tions to drive all pain and care away! But I ampuzzled over one remarkable case which has beenunder my care for two years. A lady whom my-self and three other physicians have pronouncedas having multilocular cysts (ovarian tumors) andwhom I treated with remedies until an operationhad well-nigh been determined on, but being toofeeble and the respiration quite labored, owingin part to the enlargement, I concluded to tryyour Oxygen in this case, for possible relief ofthe difficult breathing. And now eomes the curi-ous fact. From the first week she began the inhal-ation of the Oxygen, to the present time (a littleover four months) not only has the breathing be-come regular but the tumor is nearly gone! Noone could now notice, from her size, that she everhad one and she assures me of most excellent healthand spirits. This is quite an unexpected but grate-ful result. We owe you a large debt of grat-itude.

Respectfully yours,Sarah H. Stevens, M. D.

TO PHYSICIANS.In the contents of our little “Oxygen Manual”

you will no doubt feel that we have indulged incertain strictures upon the profession which youmay deem unkind. But we wish to assure youfirst that we have abundant cause for our strong,but true method of stating facts; and secondly, thatour language is only intended for and applicableto that c’ass of physicians whose favorite retort towhat tney can not reasonably comprehend is “hum-bug.” The idea of any one’s honesty of purpose

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never occurs to them as possible—except when entertained by themselves—and will not deign to investigate or in any wise permit scientific light toenter their dense intellect. No; everything is crudestfiction and fraud that was not known in the years oflong ago, when they wearily plodded in benightedstudies. To them the world lias made no progress,science has stood stock-still, and all advancementsmade in later days are to them “new fangled no-tions’’ for which they have a supercilious aversionand feel an injured contempt! If accidentally theysee a new medical work containing new facts theyat once attribute such statement to some weaker,more visionary brain than theirs. “Calomel andjalap was good enough forty years ago and I guessnothin’s better now,” reasons this erudite Escula-pius. And many such yet remain. But to yew, theintelligent of the profession, we appeal. We asknothing more than a candid investigation, based,as far as possible, upon actual observation just asyou would any remedy in your Materia Medicaor Dispensatory, and if, after a fair trial, you seereasons to reject it, why that will be perfectly rea-sonable to do so.

The objection has been urged that Oxygen can-not be inhaled and assimilated by the system; thatits use has been attemped by Dr. Priestly a hun-dred years ago and more and by others since hisday.

But Doctor, reflect a moment. Theirs was the

41chemically pure Oxygen; the kind of Oxygen whichif contained in the air in greater proportions thanis contained in the purest atmosphere (one fifth)would asphyxiate the whole human race, all animallife, in terribly short time. But our Oxygen—thatwhich we chemically evolve in our laboratory, hasincorporated with it those elements which render itbenign, acceptable and assimilative by the mucousmembrane of the respiratory organs. We follownature in compounding our Oxygen, and hence theresult, perfect success. As nature combines otherelements (Nitrogen) with the Oxygen of the air,to render it suitable to human life and health, sowe add those elements which enter intimately intothe physical organism. And whereas the commonair becomes vitiated below the mountain tops, andthe Oxygen it contained greatly adulterated bycarbonic gas and other incompatibilities, we pro-duce Oxygen in a degree of health-giving puritywhich renders it indispensable to persons afflictedwith diseases, that renders its purity and supplya necessity to life or restoration from disease.

Now that is all, in a nut-shell. We clo not claimit is a panacea for all ills, nor that the services of aneducated physician can be displaced by our Oxygen,any more than that the use of quinine renders allmedical skill unnecessary. We simply claim thatour Oxygen is an essential to the treatment of cer-tain diseases which you are called on to treat withintelligence, to achieve results which cannot be ob-

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tained without the use of our compounds. Hencewe ask you to try it, as you would any new remedy,and then, like gentlemen, give us the benefit—grant us the justice of your opinion. f. l. p.

SOME SUGGESTIONS ANDTHEIR REPLY

“Now, Doctor, will you please tell me why, ifthis oxygen is so good a remedy, physicians in gen-eral practice do not always recommend it?”

Well, that is a delicate question to answer, simplybecause a reply would seem necessarily to reflectupon the intelligence of such physicians —But themost advanced thinkers in the profession, thosewho have sufficiently progressed to have discardedprejudice, very gladly commend our Oxygen forthe reason, they well know, it accomplishes resultswhich no other means afford.

“Well, if so excellent a treatment, why do notthey make and administer it?”

There are various obstacles to such a process—The first great necessity is knowing hoic. Theneven if they did, the chemical appliance necessaryto the generation of this Oxygen is attended withlarge expense, and great care and time is requisitefor its development. His whole time should bedevoted to it and its occasional use could not com-pensate him for all this outlay of time and money.

“Is the Oxygen like liquor and opium that whenprolonged use is made of it the habit is so firmly

acquired that difficulty is experienced in stopping?”Not at all, sir; nothing of the kind is ever experi-

enced, besides it could do no possible harm if con-tinued indefinitely.

“I see, Doctor, that you administer it also in youroffice.”

Yes, sir, we keep a large supply always on handfor our city patients who can come to the office fortreatment. You see, all they have to do is to beseated, open this valve, inhale the Oxygen, undermy supervision, and they depart.

‘‘You seem to be kept very busy, and a prettyintelligent class they are too!”

O yes, indeed. Mostly lawyers, clergymen, mer-chants, board of trade members, with not a fewphysicians, and ladies. Children like it very muchand rapidly improve by it. Many will gladly inhalethe Oxygen that would not take medicine.

“Have all those people lung diseases?”No sir; some few have, others have throat affec-

tions; others are badly afflicted with catarrh. Many,however, are nervous and irritable from excitingbusiness cares and feel “all broke up” as they termit, and they find the Oxygen very pleasant and actslike a charm. That lady, forinstance, is simply ex-hausted and nervous from nursing and caring forher fretful baby; but for the Oxygen she wr ould bea physical wTreck. Men have no idea how wivessuffer on in this way, often without a murmur. Aman in half such frame of mind would be a wholemenagerie turned loose!

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“Well, you don’t mean to tell me that man issick, do you?”

Why that is Mr. F —. Two months ago he couldhardly breathe, with asthma; wheezed badly and hadno appetite. Now—well, you ought to hear him on“Change” or see him at the dinner table!

“Well, is the effect of this Oxygen permanent?”I know of nothing more so.

Directions for Using the HomeTreatment.

Remove the stopper from Inhaler, and fill halffull of quite warm water. Return stopper in tightly,set Inhaler in tin cun full of hot water, set on stove

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and heat so hot that the finger cannot remain in it.Now put the short end of bent tube in hole in the

stopper, that is unoccupied. Take the small meas-ure and fill full from blue bottle, pour this inInhaler through straight tube. Put the inhaler ina tin cup half filled with hot w'ater. Hold cup inhand, or rest at a convenient height, pat benttube in mouth, and take long steady inspirations,making a vigorous bubbling. Breathe out throughthe nose. Continue this for two minutes the firstday, increasing the time one minute each day un-til six minutes have been reached, and continuethat length of time thereafter. When, for anyreason, it is not convenient to use the tin cup de-scribed, simply use water a little hotter (not quiteboiling) in the inhaler and wrap a napkirf aroundthe outside of it to prevent burning the hand whenholding it. This method often proves more con-venient and desirable.

Never let the end of the tube project more thanhalf an inch below the under surface of the stopperin the Inhaler, else the hot water will burn themouth. In serious or chronic cases the treatmentshould be taken twice each day, two hours afterbreakfast, and half an hour before retiring. Butordinarily once a day will be sufficient, and thetime chosen should be about one hour before goingto bed. The Oxygen tonic is to be taken a tea-spoonful in water after dinner only.

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corked and where water will not freeze in winter.The benefit derived being general, all over the sys-tem, no special sensation or action need be expected(as would, for instance, occur on taking catharticpills or emetics.) Some experience a sense of ful.ness in the temples, others a feelingof exhileration,but such results are not uniform, and are neutralin their effects.

If after inhaling, perspiration occurs, do not atonce expose yourself to a cold.

Menstrual periods do not interfere with takingthis treatment.

We cordially invite our patrons to write us fre-quently and if additional directions are needed theywill be cheerfully given. All communicationsshould be addressed to Dr. F. L. Peiro, 83 MadisonSt., Chicago.

In every case where the Home Treatment issent we desire earnestly to be informed of progressattained. All desired professional information andadvice will be cheerfully given, free, to all patronsof our Oxygen Treatment. Consultations maybe personal as well as by letter.

To those afflicted with diseases which have re-sisted ordinary methods of cure, we have many en-couraging words to say. We will treat their caseswith the utmost candor, encouraging hope whenjustified by the existing circumstances, but notpander to the fear and caprice of applicants.

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TO THE NERVOUS.That class whose sufferings frequently border

even unto insanity, with none to recognize, or sym-pathize with them, still suffering on excruciatingagonies, possibly appeased momentarily by thatdrug so terrible in its ultimate consequences, opiumor morphine. To this class too, we urge simply thetrial of one treatment, assured that by doing so wewill gain a gratefulpatient and friend thereby.

CONSUMPTION STATISTICS.The following statistical statement relative to

consumption by so eminent an authority on thatparticular subject, is submitted in full as presentedin an editorial of the Chicago Tribune, Apr. 22,1888, because of its concise and effective exposition.

A.s will be noticed, Dr. Oswald recommends free andconstant recourse to air—pure atmospheric air—inother words Oxygen, as without this important ele-ment air would be worse than worthless; while Dr.Koch, the principal exponent of the infusorial theory,by which is meant the belief that consumption andkindred diseases have their origin in the develop-ment of minute animalcules that infect the tissuesof the body, and by their great number and irrita-tion they produce set up those trains of evil whichwhen sufficiently manifest we denote consiimptionetc. These great authorities both agree howeverin the one principle and essential remedy —pure air;air that contains the most oxygen, that element be-ing at once the great life-giving and preserving component with which we should be surrounded. As

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Dr. Koch well knows, there is no disinfectant forthe suppression or destruction of animalcular lifein the living organism as Oxygen when in properquantities. Hence our mission to supply it by ourspecial chemical process for inhalation by those whorequire it. But read this brief, explicit and intelli-gent expose,

The eminent physician, Dr. Felix L. Oswald, inthe course of an article in the Popular ScienceMonthly upon “The Remedies of Nature,” with anapplication to the cure or alleviation of consump-tion, lays down a generic principle broad enough,as it would seem, to be the foundation of a new sys-tem of medicine. It is to the effect that Naturealways tries to relieve itself, and that the sensorysymptoms attending the process of reconstructionare in reality a plea for non-interference. In his ownwords: “There is astrong upward and healthwardtendency in the constitution of every living organ-ism. Nature’s revenge is but an enforced conditionof peace. Pain, discomfort, and even the prema-ture loss of organic vigor are the attendant symp ■toms of a reconstructive process, and their perma-nence is a presumptive proof that, in spite of suchadmonitions, the process is a struggle against a per-manent obstacle, or a constantly repeated frustra-tion of its efforts.” «

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the treatment of consumption, evidently singlingout that disease because it is the most terrible de-stroyer of human life, even as compared with thealcohol habit and the diseases that grow out of it.His statistics prove that the proportion of deathsfrom the latter cause, compared with deaths frompulmonary consumption, is as three and a half toten in Northern Europe and as four to ten in theUnited States and Canada—in other words, con-sumption causes almost three times as many deathsas the use of intoxicating liquors. Tubercular con-sumption alone claims a yearly aggregate of 94,000lives in the United States, 110,000 in Great Britainand Ireland, 80,000 in France, 105,000 in EuropeanRussia, and 82,000 in Northern Germany. It is an-other peculiarity of the disease that it selects itsvictims from the industrial classes. “North orSouth, East or West,” says Dr. Oswald, “the death-rate from lung diseases is found to bear an exactproportion to the percentage of the inhabitantshabitually engaged in sedentary and indoor occupa-tions. Towns suffer more than the rural districts,cities more than country towns, manufacturingmore than commercial and semi-agricultural cities,weaver towms more than foundry towns.” In thisquality and locality of the disease was found theerror of the theory that ascribed consumption tothe influence of low temperature. On the otherhand, it is declared to be a house disease, and thisDr. Oswald proves by numerous illustrations, show-

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ing that in non-manufacturing regions a low tem-perature is a protection against pulmonary disease,and that cold sections of a country are remarkablyfree from it, while on the other hand it is abundantwhere vitiated air is constantly breathed, or wherein cities large numbers of persons are confined to in-door occupations.

Dr. Oswald’s theory does not conflict with the par-asitic theory of Dr. Koch, for he claims that vitiatedair, or air breathed over and over again, fills thelungs with indigestible elements, which graduallyaccumulate until they corrupt the tissues and favorthe development of parasites. But, says Dr. Os-wald, “cease to feed the lungs with azotic gases,(that is, air laden with poisonous carbonic acidgas, and more with the vitalizing element, Oxygen,)and Dr. Koch’s animalculse will starve and disap-pear as surely as maw-worms will starve and disap-pear if we change a pork and sauer-kraut diet forbread and apples.” Dr. Oswald, therefore, lays itdown as certain that “ in all latitudes of the Tem-perate Zone the disease known as pulmonary con-sumption is caused by the breathing of vitiated air,and can be subdued by outdoor exercise.” He doesnot claim that wasted tissues can be reproduced,but he does claim that in all but its last stages theprogress of the disease can be arrested by outdoorlife alone, and that a three-months’ mountain tripwith or without tents, and even attended with allpossible discomforts, will cure all the symptoms of

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the disease. His detailed recommendations are sopertinent and practical that we make an extractfrom them: *

In stress of circumstances, an hour per day ofactive exercise will help to keep the lungs catarrh-proof, and that hour may even he subdivided. .Buya large umbrella and make it a rule to walk on yourway to market, to your place of business, or tochurch; or at least part of the way if the distance isgreat and your time limited. In the evening take asatchel and go a mile out of your way to patronizea good fruit-dealer or a vender of old books—or fillthe satchel at home and earn the blessings of a poorfamily in the factory suburb. Street rambles shouldhave a proximate object; the regulation walk ongeneral principles is too apt to be shirked on veryslight pretexts. If you have a garden of your own,fence off a" digging corner, land prospect for geo-logical specimens. If you have a wood-shed, im-port an old stump-log (hickory preferred,) and donot be too particular about keeping your ax sharp.Ventilate your office, keep a stove and an overcoatin your workshop, and open the windows everynow and then. Open the dining-room windows inthe forenoon and the kitchen windows in the after-noon; no force-ventilator can compete with theeffect of a direct influx of atmospheric air. If youteach a class or work in a warehouse or counting-house, prevail upon the managers to ventilate theplace during the dinner recess, or else try to do your

work in the airiest corner, near a window, or nearthe door of a vacant side room or hall. In ill-ventilated rooms* the azote miasma has its centresof density that can be avoided with a little manage-ment.

The Doctor follows up these recommendationswith numerous others. He advocates airy bedrooms,outdoor exercise in winter, sight-seeing afoot, theuse of fat-containing substances, and the avoid-ance on the other hand of all scorbutific articles ofdiet, such as salt meats, pickles, rancid fat, pungentspices, cheese, and intoxicating liquors, the use ofgymnastic apparatus, etc. In tine, he recommendsa series of atmospheric, gymnastic, and dieteticremedies, which he claims will always arrest theprogress of this dreadful disease. Fresh air andactive exercise are medicines easily procurable andeasy to take. They are within the reach of all, andare certainly wr ortli the trying. They can harm noone even if they do no good. It adds to their en-joyment that they can be made attractive andpleasant.

TESTIMONIALS,Please carefully read the following testimonials

from representative persons, all of whom authorizeus to publicly state their willingness to respond toany inquirers interested in the subject of ourOxygentreatment.

The following letter is from one of the foremost

business gentleman of Chicago. His long residencein the city, and large circle of acquaintances, willfavorably impress the force of his testimony.

Chicago, Apr. 12, 1883.F. L. Peiro, M. D.

Dear Sir: —For many years past my wife hassuffered serious trouble from her throat which attimes has greatly alarmed us both, and at intervalshas seemed beyond the reach of any treatmentwhich would relieve. Providentially, your namewas mentioned as the one most likely to be of prac-tical service, and it is not too much to say that weowe you a debt of gratitude far beyond any pecun-iary consideration. Your treatment of her throathas been eminently beneficial indeed; she securedno such relief as she gained directly after you tookher case in hand.

It also affords me pleasure to say that I have per-sonal knowledge regarding the great value of thenew remedial agent, Oxygen, which you administer,and which I learn is becoming so popular.If you desire, you are at liberty to use this note

of grateful recognition respecting your skill as apractitioner coupled with a hope that your successmay be commensurate with what I know your per-sona1 worth entitles you to.

Gratefully and truly, yours sincerely,.P. C. Huntington,

Manager R’y. Bulletin.Dr. F. L. Peiro, 83 Madison St.

The following is a letter from Prof. R. N. Tooker,M. D., Professor of Physiology in the ChicagoHomeopathic Medical College; one of the leadingphysicians of this city.

237 Dearborn Av., Chicago, March 25, 1883.Dr. F. L Peiro.

Dear Doctor:—In answer to your request for

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an expression of opinion in regard to the Oxygen—I would say that 1 regard it as a remedy of verygreat value not only in throat and lung diseases butin many others attended by waste of tissue and de-pression of vital powers. As adjuvant in the treat-ment of throat and lung affections it is unquestion-ably of much utility. I am glad to know that itsuse in this city is appreciated, and that personsneeding it can avail themselves of it.

Very kindly yours,Robt. N. Tooker, M. D.

This letter from a well knowm gentlemen con-nected with the advertising firm of Lord & Thomasof Chicago, is of interest.

McCormickBlock, Chicago, Apr. 12, 1883.Dr. F. L. Peiro.

Dear Sir:—You will remember that some threemonths since, I obtained one of your “OxygenTreatments.’’ At that time I was seriously troubledwith a catarrh that had begun to affect my lungsand wrhich occasioned me much trouble and con-cern. On a little exposure I was subject to badcolds, at times painfully affecting my throat andbronchial tubes. Then my digestion became im-paired and often rendered me miserable.

Well, I took the oxygen as directed, and I amglad to be able to report marked improvement inevery way. I eat and sleep better—in fact well.I am more physically able to push my business andfeel less tired afterward. My wife has also takenit with pronounced benefit to her. It is, therefore,with pleasure that I can and do commend and urgemy friends to try its benefits.

Yours,R. S. Thain.

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The following from one of Chicago's most promi-nent physicians.

Chicago, III.F. L. Peiro, M. D.

Dear Doctor:—In justice to yourself andwhomsoever it may concern, I desire to express myunqualified opinion as touching the merits of yourremarkable preparation of Oxygen. From thehappy results attained in the case of the several

Fatients to whomI have commended your Oxygen,am convinced that it possesses excellencies so

peculiarly its own as cannot reasonably be over-looked. The remarkable amelioration of thesecases of consumption and bronchitis, clearly evincesits power rapidly to check the ravages of the dis-ease and bring about healthy action leading to theabsorbtion and elimination of tubercular formation.

In the advanced cases of asthma referred to you,I can simply give it as my opinion that there isnothing in our Materia Medica that can comparein value with the Oxygen; affording as it does soprompt and permanent relief. Wishing you everysuccess in the great w'ork to which you are de-voted, I am, fraternally yours,

H. Keeler, M. D.

Letter from Mr. Jno. M. Norris, of Eenosha, Wis.Kenosha, Wis., Jan. 23, 1883.

A r. F. L. Peiro, Chicago.Dear Sir: —As to whether I have derived any

benefit from my use of your “Oxygen” treatmentperhaps a little comparison of my condition in Oc-tober last and now will be the best answer I canmake. I was then so unfit for work, mental orphysical, that it was with great difficultyI could at-tend to business at all. I coidd hardly do the nec-essary walking to reach my office, and when the

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day’s work was done, I was anxious to be let alone.I was coughing badly, night and day, and had rundown, in two months, from 146 to 124 lbs., the latterbeing my weight when I began to use your verypleasant Oxygen treatment. Now I weigh muchmore. My cough has entirely left me (have notcoughed at all for over six weeks) and am gainingin strength and weight every day. I am so situ-ated that I could use"the Home treatment, but onceper day except Sunday, when I take it twice.

I shall be glad to answer any questions at anytime relative to the Oxygen treatment. And youare welcome to ake such use of this letter as youmay desire.

Yours,J. M. Norris.

The following is a fair sample of the estimate inwhich our Oxygen treatment is held as a healingremedy, growing in favor every day.

Springfield, Mo., Feb. 8, 1883.Dr. F. L. Peiro, Chicago.

Dear Sir: —Mrs. Meacham has been using yourOxygen for some time and feels that it has beenof much benefit to her. More benefit and relief hasfollowed the use of your home treatment than sheever derived from medicine. Her system seemstoned up and she experiences great relief from ner-vousness and general prostration. Her convictionsrespecting the merits of this new agent are suchthat she does not hesitate to recommend it to herfriends. . . .

You can make public use of this letter if you de-sire. Very respectfully,

R. W. Meacham.

Read the following from one of the most promis-ing young business men of Chicago.Office of R. R. News Co., Chicago, Apr. 10, 1883.Dr. F. L. Peiro, 83 Madison St.

My Dear Sir: —I feel it to be not only a dutybut a pleasure to say that your treatment of mythroat on several occasions, and also your applica-tion of “The Oxygen” for my general health hasbeen more than satisfactory.I owe you this personal acknowledgement of

your skill and remedies which have relieved mewhen I have felt no little apprehension.

Sincerely yours,Ben Huntington.

This letter is of special interest as coming from agentleman widely known and appreciated in theWest, extensively interested in its largest millingenterprise, in a position to know and he knownthroughout the Western country

Be Pere, Wisconsin, Apr. 10, 1883.F. L. Peiro, M. D., Chicago.

Dear Sir: —I desire to render you my unqual-ified testimony, in regard to the benefit I receivedfrom your treatment of catarrh, as also the greatgood several of my friends have obtained from theuse of the Oxygen after all else they tried utterlyfailed. I take special pleasure in making theabove candid statement because of our long andintimate acquaintance and friendship, and my con-viction of your remarkable skill and successin thetreatment of this class of diseases.

I am, Doctor, very truly yours,E. W. Arndt.

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Chicago, Apr. 6, 1883.F. L. Peiro, M. D.

My Dear Doctor:—For the benefit of brotherprofessionals and any other whose calling in life islaborious and full of mental perplexities, I desireto say that nothing equals your “Oxygen” inpromptly relieving a tired brain and bringing aboutthat healthy buoyancy of mind and body so essen-tial to the acceptable duties of an actor. Withoutsuch vigor his acting must be “stale, flat, and un-profitable” indeed! With the mind so refreshed heis enabled to be alert to lines and business, and ex-ercise that personal magnetism essential to thespirit that secures the public recognition we all sodearly covet, and strive earnestly to deserve.

I am convinced that there are many in the pro-fession who would gladly avail themselves of thisremarkably invigorating inhalent did they butknow of it, where obtained, and how pleasant andeffective its results.

I am, Doctor, very truly yours,Henry Bergman.

The following letter is from one of Chicago’stenors. A professional singer so actively in demandis able to appreciate skillful medical services in amanner that few others are.

Chicago, April 15, 1883.Dr. Peiro.

Dear Sir:—Your marked success in my indi-vidual case and your general reputation with thesingers of this city and others, for the prompt re-lief they obtain from your treatment is such asshould be known by all my professional friendswhose voice is an essential element to their well

being, physically and financially. Your Oxygenmust be of great benefit to any one suffering fromweakness or loss of voice.

Very truly yours,J. L. Johnston.

The following letter is from a gentleman wellknown over the whole country. A prominent spe-cial agent and adjuster of Fire Insurance.

La Salle St., Chicago, Feb. 4, 1883.Dr. F. L. Peiro.

Dear Doctor: —I urge my friends, if they havesore throats, by all means to consult you. 'If youcannot cure them their is no hope! I think mycase was as near hopeless as can be conceived ot,but I rejoice in being a well man to-day. May youcontinue to prosper and heal the afflicted, and mayyour Oxygen find a place wherever suffering exists.

I am, Doctor, your friend,James N. Reynold.

Chicago, Apr. 2, 1883.F. L. Peiro, M. D.

I gladly bear testimony to the fact that I havegreatly and constantly suffered from asthma forten years: that I, in that time, tried nearly every-thing that promised relief, with little or no effect.I commenced using your treatment of OxygenJan. 1, 1883, which at once afforded very markedrelief and subsequent freedom from the terribleevil. I have full reason to believe that faithfulperseverance in the inhalation of the Oxygen willresult in permanent cure. Therefore, I cheerfullyrecommend it to any one that is suffering withasthma. Yours respectfully,

F. A. Stone.With French, Potter & Wilson, wholesale crock-

ery house, Cor. Wabash Ave., and WashingtonSt, Chicago.

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Princeton, 111., Jan. 17, 1883.Dr. F. L. Peiro, Chicago.

Dear Sir:—I write to report my daughter’scondition as being more comfortable, thanks toyour remedies. She has not been bad with severecolds on her lungs this winter. She takes the Ox-ygen regularly, as you have directed. We join inkind remembrances of you, and we shall hope tohear from you very soon.

Yours, very sincerely,Mrs. E. Patterson.

The following letter is from Dr. Nixon, a formerprominent physician of Cincinnati, a gentlemanof wide experience and extended observation andat present one of the editors of the Chicago “InterOcean.”Dr. F. L. Peiro.

Dear Sir:—You ask my opinion of the virtuesand efficacy of Compound Oxygen. I answer can-didly I regard it as one of the most valuable of allremedies, new or old, for the treatment of bronchialor lung diseases. By proper use it reaches directlythe seat of disease, enriches the blood and tonesthe system. It is jjar excellence nature’s remedy.I have seen only good results from its use.

Very truly yours,O. W. Nixon.

This from a well-known merchant of Chicago.Chicago, III.

Dr. F. L. Peiro.Dear Sir:—Life really becomes a burden when

long illness combined with urgent business careshas prostrated all physical life and ambition; whenhope is gone and dreary days confront us. But itis a principle innate in us to try—try, under the

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most discouraging circumstance. So it is that Itried your valuable Oxygen, and now gladly re-port a decided improvement in my general condi-tion. My bronchitis is not so burdensome; it isagain a pleasure to inspire the free air of heavenwhich at times has been a torture.

If it is not your Oxygen that has brought aboutthis change then I am in ignorance of the causeof it. This I know that other means had been triedwithout effect. Hence I am compelled to ascribethe benefit received to the inhalation of the Oxygenwhich is prepared under your direction.

I am gratefully yours,W. A. Leonard.

The following letter is from the famous Russiantragedien, now on a brief tour through the princi-pal cities of the United States.

Chicago, Apr. 10, 1883.F. L. Peiro, M. D.

Theatrical artists appreciate, perhaps morethan any other class of persons, the professionalskill of the physician who is competent speedily tocure serious throat difficulty, and restore the voiceto its normal quality. It is to acknowledge yourexcellence in that class of difficulties that"I writeyou. Besides, your remedies were so very pleasantand the Oxygen I inhaled so delightful in sensationand results, that I deem it a pleasure to make thispublic statement for the benefit of the public ingeneral and my theatrical friends in particular.

I remain, yours truly,M’lle. Miska.

Letter from Mr. John B. Stupfell, merchant in

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Sharon, Wis. His was a case of chronic bronchitisrapidly degenerating into consumption.

Sharon, Wis., Jan. 5, 1883.Dr. F. L. Peiro, Chicago.

Dear Sir:—I was greatly troubled for someyears with throat difficulty and short breathing, infact had all the symptoms of consumption. Andas three brothers find other relatives have died ofthat terrible disease, I had reasons to fear I mightgo the same way. I had been treated by severalphysicians but without permanent benefit. Lastsummer I obtained some of your Oxygen and usedit faithfully as directed, and I rejoice to state thatit has cured me. I now feel as well as ever in mylife; I gained from 138, when I began, to 156 lbs.at the present time.

I gladly recommend your Oxygen to my friends.I am gratefully yours,

John B. Stupfell.

The following letter from one of our most notedmusicians and composers is of interest.

The Chicago Music Company, 152 State St.Chicago, Apr. 20, 1883.

Dr. F. L. Peiro.Dear Sir:—I do myself the pleasure of stating

for the benefit of musical people, especially singers,to whom a reliable specialist in throat diseases isa great necessity oftentimes, that the prompt re-lief and cure in every instance I have had occasionto consult you in years past renders me under verygrateful obligations. My friends will know whereto go in time of need.

Respectfully yours,T. S. Boston.

The following letter from one of Chicago’s most

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successful business men, formerly from Bennington,Vermont, will prove of interest to his many friendsand the public.

Chicago, Apr. 20, 1883.Dr. F. L. Peiro, Chicago.

The success that has attended your professionalservices in my case is such as to render it a dutyand pleasure to inform my friends and refer anysufferer to your attentive care. Not only is yourOxygen remarkably effective in the rapid cure ofnervous and physical exhaustion, hut the pleasureof inhaling so grateful a remedy is a marvelousmethod of medication, in contrast to the very un-pleasant and nauseous dosing I have undergoneunder less fortunate circumstances than my pleasantand profitable acquaintance with you has proven.

Cordially wishing you long and continued suc-cess, I remain yours,

E. H. Lockwood./

The writer of the following letter is a gentlemanwell-knowm in literary and journalistic circles.

3148 State St., Chicago, Apr. 10, 1882.Dr. F. L. Peiro.

Dear Sir: —A number of my friends have usedyour Oxygen during the past six months, and I cansay from personal observation that the results havealways been entirely satisfactory. It has provedeffective where other remedies have failed. I shallgladly continue to recommend it to sufferers amongmy acquaintance.

Yours very truly,Jas. McDonald.

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The following testimonial from the editor of theHome Guard, a most aggressive temperance journalof Illinois, will be of interest to clergymen as show-ing how a very painful chronic affection of thethroat and bronchitis can be perfectly and perma-nently cured:

Rockton, III., April 29, 1883.I take pleasure in recommending to my friends,

Dr. F. L. Peiro, of Chicago, as an exceedingly skill-ful and successful physician in throat and lungdiseases. After suffering over two years from asevere attack of bronchitis, seriously affecting myvoice and general health, and after trying severalother physicians of general practice and failing tofind permanent relief, I placed myself under thetreatment of Dr. Peiro. In a short time my voicewas restored and general health very much improved,so that I was enabled to re-enter the ministry.

O. G. May.

Mrs. Carrie Cramer of Osceola, Iowa, says:Dr. Peiro:

I often think of the kind and successful treat-ment received from you. My throat had been sovery sore for three years and had been treated somuch by other physicians without apparent results,that I despaired of recovery. But thanks to yourefforts I have enjoyed excellent health the past year,since you so effectually cured me.

I am, very respectfully,Mrs. Carrie Cramer.

We feel certain, fromresults attained in his case,that W. H. Hall, Esq., a prominent merchant of thesame city (Osceola, Iowa,) would gladly add favor-able testimony if requested.

Rev. D. S. Heffron, a gentleman well known inthe East, as well as in Chicago, tells us:F. L. Peiro, M. B.

Dear Sir: —I take pleasure in briefly statingwhatI know in regard to the action of the Oxygen treat-ment. My wife used it for a nervous condition ofthe general system and derived much benefit fromits use.

Wishing you success in a good work,I am, very truly,

D. S. HeffronFairfield, Maine, May 1, 1883.

Br. Peiro, Chicago.Dear Sir: —I gladly report the great good your

Oxygen treatment lias done me. I only regret I didnot learn of its virtues sooner, when by it, I mighthave saved so much suffering and been restored tohealth long ago. I hope my friends who are suf-fering as I have been from chronic consumption, orother diseases of the lungs, will avail themselvesof your splendid Oxygen.

Very respectfully,Fred Foley.,

The following letter is from a prominent gentle-man connected with the commission house of J. W.Rumsey & Co., 126 Washington St., this city.

Chicago, Apr. 23, 1883.F. L. Peiro, M. B.

My Dear Sir:—I cannot adequately express thegratitude I feel for the perfect cure you have madeof my cases of dreadful ulcerated nasal catarrh anddisease of the tonsils. When I concluded to con-sult you, I did so as a last hope, having been toldby quite a number of acquaintances and doctorsthat catarrh is incurable in this climate. My voice

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had dwindled down to a chronic hearse whisperand the odor from the discharge was disgusting.

I am glad to be able to state that since I left yourcare cured, I feel as strong as ever before, and notmore subject to colds than if I had never had anycatarrh at all.

Sincerely yours,II. P. C. Lassen.

Menominee, Wis., Apr. 23, 1883.F. L. Peiro, M. D., Chicago.

Dear Sir:—I have been taking your Oxygen ashort time and am feeling much better.

Yours truly,A. B. Patterson.

The following letter is from Mr. G. S. Needham,the senior partner in the firm of Needham Sons—

the factors of that well-known 'remedy for blooddiseases—“Extract of clover blossom.”

157Dearborn St., Chicago, Apr. 20, 1883.Dr. F. L. Peiro, Chicago.

Dear Sir:—I am pleased to report to you thatthough I suffered greatly from the effects of chronicbronchitis for quite a long time, I have improvedrapidly under your treatment since last Autumn,and have been able to continue in charge of mybusiness. The Oxygen I have inhaled has beenboth pleasant and beneficial, enabling me to recoverrapidly from colds taken during the past long andsevere winter, as well as mitigating their usualseverity. J am now feeling so well as to apprehendlittle necessity for further treatment. Wishing youcontinued success, I remain.

Yours truly,G. S. Needham.

314 East 14th St., New York, Jan. 3, 1882.F. L. Peiro, M D.

Dear Doctor: —I must briefly express my grat-itude to you for the valuable remedy received.In point of clinical excellence your Oxygen treat-ment is beyond comparison in a certain class oflung diseases, as in catarrhal bronchitis and asthma.As nothing can approach it in prompt relief andprobable cure, I can say nothing more commenda-tory of it. I believe all physicians will bear meout in my statement if induced to try its merits.

Why did I not know of the existence of yourOxygen before, for the benefit of my patients, andmy personal joy in their improvement?

With great respect, I am,Silas B. Guthrie, M. D.

Brooklyn, New York, October 19, 1882.My Dear Doctor: —I now feel I am in a posi-

tion to state positively that consumption, incipienttuberculosis, before serious suppuration nas takenplace, is absolutely curable, and I am happy to saycurable with your Oxygen treatment. I know ofno other means in medicine that so great and desir-able result can be attained.

Now, Doctor, this is no spasm of enthusiasm onmy pari, but the result of careful,constant and inter-ested observation of my patients whom I have hadunder my care. When you asked me to try theeffect of the Oxygen for the class of diseases towhich I devote my life-work, I felt you meant wellbut were unwarrantably enthusiastic. Neverthelessmy personal knowledge and opinion of your inti-mate and practical acquaintance with the variousforms of throat and lung diseases induced me to ex-periment in seventeen cases, and I now do myselfthe pleasure and yourself the justice, to state thatthe results attained are only next to marvelous\ Of

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these seventeen patients, seven were cases of welldefined phthis—four of acute bronchitis, five wereasthmatics, the last was a former eminent attorneyof this city who had lost his voice from pateral par-alysis. And here is my report. Of the first sevencases mentioned, five perfectly recovered, if a gainin weight of from nine to thirty-seven pounds, ar-rest of all symptoms, increased appetite, and entireabsence of abnormal signs upon physical and chem-ical examination is a fair estimate upon which tobase tangible results, and I believe all intelligentphysicians will concede it is. Of the remainingtwo in that class one was perceptibly improved, theother anything like permanent results were notapparent.

Three of the bronchial cases did handsomely and,I believe, fully recovered. The fourth was only re-lieved, but decidedly so.

Of the asthmatic patients I have the most glowingreport to make. I never knew of a remedy soprompt and effective in its result. Why, it actedlike a charm from the very beginning. Two gen-tlemen and one lady, in particular, who were thegreatest sufferers from this treacherous disease Iever witnessed, were so completely relieved fromthe very first inhalation, and the grateful relief sodelightful to them that it was with some difficultyI could induce them to abstain from too long con-tinued application. Why, Doctor, your Oxygen isa very blessing to such sufferers.

I have detailed my experience to brother-physi-cians but they, like myself at firsf, are skeptical ofthe results I recounted to them, but some have prom-ised to try it and observe for themselves. If theydo I am certain they will be as firm adherents toyour great cause.

I thank you, Doctor, for your kindness in sendingme the means of testing what I did not suppose

could exist, a remedy of such marked worth, ankenclosed, please find check for four of your Oxygentreatments for some of my patients; and I shall es-teemit a pleasure to intelligently use it for the ben-efit of those under my professional care.

With greatest regards and respect, I remain, Doc-tor, your friend,

Geo. S. Ludlow, M. D.To F. L. Peiro, M. D., Chicago.

The following letter is from Mr. A. A. Speai’,Gen’l Agent Magee Furnace.

54 State St., Chicago, Apr. 24, 1883.F. L. Peiro, M. 1).

Dear Doctor:—You will remember it is aboutthree years since you treated me for that seriousbronchitis from which I had suffered long. I amhappy to inforip you that since you cured me Ihave n»t had aparticle of trouble and have felt verywell in all respects. Wishing you great prosperityin your efforts to do good,

I am respectfully,A. A. Spear.

Key. Dr. J. H. R.. Washington, D. C.Feb. 15, 1883.

F. L. Peiro, M. D.Dear Doctor: —I am not aware that my public

testimony in favor of your Oxygen can be of serviceto you, but I give it for the benefit of any one suf-fering from serious disease of the throat like thatwhich so long afflicted me.

I believe, judging from analogy, that if yourOxygen treatment is reasonably persisted in it willcertainly cure by far the largest number of so called“clergymen’s sore throats.”"

I am your obedient.The following interesting letter from Dr. O. H.

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Crandall, a physician of large experience, a formerU. S. Army officer, now established in Quincy, 111.,editor of the Medical Call, descriptive of his per-sonal knowledge of the Oxygen treatment, is wellworthy of perusal.

Quincy, III., Apr. 21, 1883.F. L. Peiro, M. D.

My Dear Doctor: —We are pleased to say youare making the best Oxygen for the cure of throatand lung diseases. My experience with it has beenvery gratifying indeed, especially in asthma. Somethree years ago we commenced its use, at whichtime we had several severe cases under treatment.That you may the better learn its action in certaincases we give the following as illustrations of itsmerits.

Mr. C— aged 30 had been a sufferer with asthmaticconsumption, as the doctors termed it, for* manyyears, at times hemorrhage of the lungs with diffi-cult and short breathing nearly all the while. Hevisited California ten years ago for his health, theclimate agreeing with him so well he remainednearly seven years. When he returned, his healthwas somewhat improved, but he was not perma-nently cured.

Two years ago the asthmatic symptoms returnedwith redoubled vigor. He was obliged to sit upin bed night and day to obtain even a little rest.This state of things continued without relief fornearly six months, when the Oxygen treatment wascommenced. At the second inhalation the patientwas able to lie down, had a good night’s rest, thefirst in several months. He continued steadily toimprove in health and strength, and soon after es-tablished business for himself, to which he giveshis personal attention.

We look upon this one case as proving fully the

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medical virtues of Oxygen in cases where the aircells of the lungs are filled with mucus or lessenedin size from congestion or other causes. It seemsto cure one special condition in chest difficultywhich is complained of by many. Tightness of thechest producing difficulty of breathing. From thattime to the present we have treated quite a numberwith the like good results. We are confident thatall cases of asthma can be relieved and a larger percent, of them cured with the Oxygen treatment.

O. H. Crandall, M. D.The Rev. Dr. E. W., Meadville, Pa., writes under

date Jany. 12, 1883:“I can only speak for myself and assure you of

my gratitude for the existence of a substance sopleasant and efficacious as your delightful “Oxygentreatment." I had not inhaled it one month beforemy cough entirely ceased, and now, four monthsfrom beginning. I feel as well as though such aninfliction as bronchitis did not exist.

I am gratefully yours.Chicago, III., Apr. 9, 1883.

Dr. Peiro.Dear Sir: —The unqualified commendation of

the Oxygen prepared by Dr. Peiro, of Chicago,induced me to obtain and use a treatment for a de-bilitated, nervous state of the system induced bythe prolonged winter and fatiguing duties; andnow from my personal knowledge of its excellent,effect, I, too, che'erfully add my testimony.

H. M. Beardsley.Gen’l. Ins. Agency, 166 LaSalle St.

From Mr. Chas. H. Fuller, one of the leading ad-vertising agents of this city.

Chicago, Apr. 1883.Dr. Peiro.

Sir:—I believe that but for the inhalation of

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Charles H. Fuller.New York, Oct. 17, 1883.

F. L. Peiro, M. D., Chicago.Sir: —Some four months since, our family phy-

sician, Dr. Sheldon, commended your Oxygen tous for the benefit of our youngest daughter (age 14)who suffered from an obstinate and severe cough.The effect of the inhalations has resulted in a complete cure. I felt it my duty to report this, to us,exceedingly gratifying result.

I am gratefully yours,W. F. Vanderbilt.

“A terrible” case of chronic catarrh completelycured.

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“My dear daughter has been four years afflictedin a terrible manner. The discharge from her nosewas awful, in quantity and offensiveness. Butthanks to your great .care, she is now entirely well.She inhaled your “Oxygen” just as you directed,and used the local application you sent every night,both of which she found very pleasant. Afe boththank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Very respectfully,St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. f. w. d.

From the Rev. G. H. S.Elmira, New York, Nov. 11, 1882.

Dr. Peiro, Chicago.Dear Sir:—Wife and I offer you our heart-felt

thanks foryour generous advice and effective Oxy-fen treatment sent us. It is a marvel of our century.

am delighted to know there is a healing substanceat once so nice and reliable. We are now both well

—remarkably well, for old folks. Our cough hascompletely stopped and remained so.

O, may He abundantly bless you!Yery truly yours.

BRIEF TESTIMONIALS.“Beyond doubt it is a wonderful remedy.”It exhilarates the body, and relieves fatigue.It purifies and changes venous into arterial bloodIt invigorates the nervous system without subse-

quent depression.It promotes natural warmth, increases the appe-

tite and digestion.It relieves the heart of undue pressure, by equal-

izing the circulation.“It really does produce remarkable results.”—

Dr. J. W. G., Chicago.It disposes of effete matters in the system without

disturbing the natural functions.“I do not hesitate to term the Oxygen the most

remarkable remedy I know of.”It renders all medication in a large class of chronic

diseases unnecessary, because Oxygen is more ef-ficient, SAFE, SPEEDY and SATISFACTORY.

“Consumption.—We have abundant evidence toshow that in this disease, as well as in others inwhich nutrition is defective, as a rule the use ofthe gas favors assimilation, and results in a gain ofweight.”—Dr. Birch.

“I fully recognize the remarkable and permanenteffects of your Oxygen, and recommend it to m}

74patients who suffer from lung troubles especially.”—Dr. R. B., Chicago.

Dr. Roberts Bartholow, in his late work on thePractice of Medicine, recommends Oxygen in fattydegeneration and dilation of the heart, emphysemaof the lungs, asthma, etc.

Prof. D. S. Smith, M. D., one of the most promi-nent physicians of Chicago, invites us to say themost flattering facts concerning our Oxygen. Suchpermission is praise enough. Hundreds of otherphysicians recommend it.

Prof. Avery, of New York, in an article on Con-sumption, says: “Next in importance to properfood, is a plentiful supply of Oxygen, and, thesecombined, will exert a great tendency to eradicatepulmonary tuberculosis, in fact, in many cases, willproduce cures.”

Dr. Smith says: “While not prepared to endorsethe opinion of Birch, that with the use of Oxygen,the cure of Consumption in its earlier stages shouldbe the rule rather than the exception, I have nohesitation in saying that I have more confidence init than in any and all other remedies.”

The followingbrief paragraphs from letters writ-ten by ladies will interpret their fullest meaning.

“Personal experience with your Oxygen enablesme to testify to its great merit.” c. p.

“At my time of life, when that great and tryingchange occurs, I find your valuable Oxygen a bless-\ng indeed.” > mtcs. g. f. w.

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“I cheerfully commend your Oxygen to anyafflicted with bronchitis, assured of its fullest suc-cess.” F. H. M.

‘‘My dear child is restored to perfect health andnothing but your Oxygen was instrumental in theresult.” mrs. h.

‘‘In our family your Oxygen and your name arehousehold terms. We cannot dispense with theOxygen.” mrs. r. s.

“ Doctor, I want to thank you for the great ben-efit derived from your Oxygen treatment. My trou-bles are entirely gone.” miss s. a. b.

‘‘If singers, troubled with their throats, desire im-mediate relief, I advise them to try the Oxygen;nothing else is so effective.” o. h. c.

‘‘We are under great obligations to our noblefamily physicians for suggesting your Oxygen.The cure of our boy is perfect.” mrs. i. a.

‘‘My grand-daughter has completely recoveredand our gratitude for your generous advice is equalto our great appreciation of your remarkable Oxy-gen.” MRS. M. H. A.

“Oh, that all women who are mothers knew thevalue of your Oxygen to sustain them in the greatordeals incident to constant care and responsibilityof a family.”

“ If ladies only knew how hopeless I was, fromthe tortures peculiar to our sex, they too would beastonished at the result of which I am to-day thehappy recipient.” mrs. k. l. j.

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“Language fails me to express my surprise andgratitude for the result of the Oxygen treatment.My patient, who was so near death’s door sixmonths ago, is now a strong woman.”

MRS. DR. K.

The above are a few of the testimonials we couldmultiply did space permit. But it suffices to pointthe use, scope and estimate of the Oxygen treat-ment in complaints peculiar to women.

TO MEN ONLY.

A word with you, if you please.The scourge of our race is intemperance. By

that term we refer to excessive use of intoxicatingbeverages. That is the curse that, beyond question,gives rise to more misery, poverty, sickness anddeath than any other cause for which man is directlyresponsible. These are incontrovertible facts andhence sufficient for the purpose in view. Somehave reached a depth in this fearful .abyss beyondthe reach of fellow-man to deliver. We have hadpractical experiences in efforts to redeem our fel-lows from such terrible degradation, but the resultsin these extreme cases have convinced us of thefutility of further expenditure of time and money.“They are joined to their idol, let them alone!”But there is another class who, though in the de-scending scale, have not become so lost to all sense

77of reason and shame, who are yet desirous of re-covering their standing among men and women,who have resolved to make desperate efforts to re-gain the respect they have forfeited. And it is tosuch we take pleasure in speaking a word of hopeto cheer them in their manly resolves. The firstobject to be attained is power ofwill to sustain thestrain which maintained determination surely en-genders. With will-power other subjectivefaculties are aroused and so resolutions become

easily possible of fulfillment.Now we know of nothing that can so well and

speedily increase this nervous energy that is termed“will power” as the very element upon which vitalaction is founded, upon which alone nerve powercan be generated and maintained, Oxygen. Thebrain and all its branches of nerves demand thisstimulus for their growth and active energy. Inproportion as the supply of Oxygen diminishes,carbonic gas is generated, which debilitates andstupifies and if sufficiently long continued, kills.Anasthetics are based on this principle largely,hence by surcharging the system with the poison,sensation is annulled or arrested, the person be-comes insensible to the extent of having operationsperformed without feeling pain. If through inad-vertancy too much is given or too long continued,death ensues. -All physicians know that the great-est restorative insuch extremities is Oxygen, hencetheir attempt to .produce respiration that the Oxy-

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gen contained in the air may be inhaled. If atsuchtimes they had our concentrated oxygen the resultof their efforts would be attended with much hap-pier results than is frequently possible without it.Now then, we say to you who are earnestly strivingto eradicate the deadly appetite, faithfully use ourOxygen treatment in connection with manly re-solve and see if a benign Providence will not rec-ognize your devotion to principle, and enable youto come forth in the full freedom of emancipatedManhood! Depend upon it, “God helps those whohelp themselves.”

IN THE SOUTH.

“No rose but has its thorn.”

And so it is indeed! No part of our country is, toperhaps our partial minds, so beautiful as variousportions we term the South. Added to the magnifi-cent scenery are the broad fertile fields, the lovelyflowers, the beautiful birds, the picturesque andcultured homes, and better than all the gentle andgenerous habitants thereof, whether in city, hamletor plantation. Though every surrounding wouldseem foreordained for the fullest happiness of man-kind we know—and know full well—the idea is notrealized, but sickness is the common lot. Everywhere vegetation in the south is so rank and luxuri-

ous that constant decay of it gives rise to a peculiarsubtle influence generally termed “Miasma.” Intime, this indefinable gas or volatile substance per-meates the system by constant inhalation, and atfirst a sense of nervous lassitude, a disinclinationfor exercise, manual or mental, an intolerable rest-lessness, and sooner or later ushers in more pro-nounced conditions of disease which are severallytermed as the most prominent characteristics sug-gest. At first an ague or “chill” is so-called be-cause of the very disagreeable chilly sensation ex-perienced before the fever begins; or it may pro-gress into a bilious or typhoid fever or even stillmore serious conditions. Now, this conditionclearly points to one great cause, the insufficientsupply of Oxygen in the air to combat the prejudi-cial effects of the surrounding miasmatic influences.If Oxygen prevailed in sufficient quantities thediseases adverted to could not exist because theforce that gives rise to them would be absent. Ifsufficient Oxygen could be generated in a swamp todisplace the poison that continually rises, healthwould take the place of disease. Infusoria andkindred animalcular life that thrive on pestilencecould not live. But this we know to be impracti-cable. ® Oxygen cannot be generated in such quan-tities, hence the evil spoken of cannot, in our lifetime at least, be obviated. As carbon is the greatlife-giving element to plants, this rich soil will con-

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tinue a great production of crops, but contaminatingthe people who dwell on it.

But there is a way to greatly mitigate the evil—-to avoid so much and so many diseases. It is byfortifying the general system daily by the inhala-tion of our healthful Oxygen treatment and thusstrengthen the whole body by the supply of Oxy-gen thus afforded, and thereby enable the systemto easily withstand those surrounding influenceswhich surely bring disease and death in their train.

CONCLUSION.In concluding this exposition, we feel that all the

foregoing statements are perfectly susceptible ofcomplete demonstration. Several years ofwide application of the remedy commended,, tothousands of patients, some the most prominent inthis and other lands, all of whom will gladly bearwitness to the virtues of the wonderful agent ad-verted to, induce us to confidently continue ourefforts in disseminating all needed information regarding this peculiar compound and its method ofcure. We the more gladly do so, because of ourperfect hope and reasonable expectations of verygratifying results, wherever and whenever instruc-tions accompanying the remedy are faithfully ob-served

It is a great pleasure to be able to afford thepublic the benefits of Our Oxygen freshly gener-

ated daily at our office to those who, by reason ofconvenient distance and desire, require it; or to fur-nish to order from our laboratory, the Home Treat-ment, carefully prepared, packed and forwarded, asupply sufficient for two months, with full andcomplete directions for use, and all the necessaryappliances, sent by express, at expense of purchaser,or receipt of price, $12.00. (If sent C. O. D., costof collection to be added to express charges.)

AGENCIES.To avoid the necessity of replying to many en-

quiries we state that we accept responsible personsin cities of sufficient importance, to represent us,hut on no condition will we accept any one unableto procure credentials of influential business repu-tation from persons of sufficient financial integritywho are willing to become security to us for thefaithful performance of our representatives. Anyone unable to comply with the above specified re-quirements are not desired and will, under no cir-cumstances, be accepted.

Our business is easily explained; the merit of ourgoods are beyond cavil; our financial reputation issecond to none. We owe no one and do not courtthe credit or debit of anybody. The importance ofthese facts in representing our interest is potentto any business man.

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commission, sufficiently liberal to oe a desired ob-ject to remain with us.

Incidental orders from druggists or physicianswill be gratefully received and tangibly recom-pensed for by us. All orders and moneys shouldbe forwarded to the president of the AmericanOxygen Co., Dr. F. L. Peiro, 83 and 85 East Mad-ison St., Chicago, 111.

YOUR FRIENDS!If you know any one whom you believe the “ Ox-

ygen Manual” would interest—who is afflicted withany condition which Oxygen will benefit, and youwillkindly send us their address we will cheerfullymail them one of these books. We hope to hearfrom you soon. By so doing you will greatly obligeus.

TO SCHOOL TEACHERS.In writing this letter to you, we know we

are addressing a class of our most valued readerswhose general intelligence renders them appreciativeof facts and with whom facts will alone avail.

No doubt your theoretical knowledge of Hygienehas often lead you to consider your own physicalinterest as well as those of your pupils. The rea-sons for certain unpleasant sensations, head-aches,indigestion and "miserable” feeling generally musthave, in time, forced you to certain conclusions.And well it may! The wonder to us is that teachers,employed so many hours in rooms far too small fornormal requirements, can endure, with no greaterevil, the condition of their surroundings, how theycan continue to breathe time after time the vitiatedair of close apartments as they do five days in theweek, how they can so contravene nature’s princi-ples of health and yet not incur more frequentlyand rapidly the infliction usually incident to forcedor neglected compliance with those laws! If it isa settled principle in Hygiene—and who doubts it?—

that certain space is requisite for containing thenecessary quantity of oxygen, that certain openingsare essential to the admission of it; that unless thesefacilities exist, carbonic acid gas will greatly pre-ponderate, and that the latter, when in excess, isdeadly poison to animal organism, how shall weexplain the anomaly of a person—nay, persons sur-rounded nearly all and every day by the very cir-

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cumstances we are taught to be inimical to health,and yet so often and long escape with apparent im-punity. Surely, at first thought the theory wouldseem at variance with facts. But, ah, do not flatteryourself by so delusive course of reasoning. Ret-ribution is not always speedy but, alas, too certain!Nature may defer her admonition for violation ofher laws—like a patient mother toward her child—-but a continuance of disobedience must needs bemet with tangible proof of her displeasure.

And so it is that many, yes very many, membersof your noble, self-sacrificing profession can inagony attest the fact of an avenging power.

Since the world began, humanity has requiredfrom its peculiar mental organism, a disposition tobrave results, severe measures for restraining itstendency to insubordination and disregard forevery surrounding circumstance, whether mental orphysical. Our own day and age is only a repeti-tion of the past, and we may not overlook the lawsthat govern us with more partial results than wasmeted to them. If their various transgressionscaused them premature decay we need expect noother fate. If, as is apparent from every object innature, we require for our proper sustenance andhealth certain food, rest, exercise, which in a nut-shell can be expressed in one word, Oxygen, forall these terms mean the obtaining of a sufficientsupply life-giving element, thenft we neednot assure ourselves that we may, with impunity

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closet ourselves in illy-ventilated rooms, exercisethose organs most which demand, but do not re-ceive, nature’s great stimulant, (Oxygen) and thuscontinue for months and years and yet enjoy thehealth we so much covet!

As certain as these laws of Hygiene—the laws ofour well-being—are persistently overlooked, justso sure will your health be undermined, will thebuoyancy, the hope, the joy of life diminish anddepart, just so certain will aches and pains afflicta weary body and a tired brain. Oxygen then, isof special value to You. If you cannot obtain therequired supply because of the impossibility inci-dent to your particular, exalted calling, thenyou should avail yourself of any artificial measurewhich will produce the same results in an equallyharmless manner. This, so far as we know, canonly be attained by the inhalation of our chemicalOxygen, which supplies to the blood the elementsso essential to its proper maintenance as evidencedby renewed vigor, elasticity of action, enhancedmental function, increased digestive force, restfulsleep, activity of circulation, and natural conditionof the whole nervous system. It is this health-giv-ing element—this inhalent of nature—that we sub-mit for your intelligent consideration.

INSOMNIA.This is the technical term for sleeplessness, and

medical journals teem with this particular subject.

86No one doubts the seriousness of this malady or thecertainty with which mania more or less pronouncedattends a prolonged existence of this condition.Statistics plainly show that this malady—this sleep-lessness, has driven more persons to'the asylum andto suicide than any other form of mental derange-ment. It is a singular fact that this disease has forits victims largely the educated, intelligent, refined,and affluent of our land; hence it is that many pri-vate asylums find patronage to sustain them,whereas the poor would have to occupy state insti-tutions.

This disease has been long recognized, but neverbefore so intelligently considered by the medicalprofessions as within the last few years. The bestauthors differ as to the exact location—whether inthe brain only or if the spinal cord is so co-involved,-but upon one fact they all agree, that it is pre-emi-nently a Nervous trouble.

Our Oxygen has been administered for this veryclass of difficulties with most marked and happyeffect. Those afflicted with insomnia will he richlyrepaid by a trial of its efficacy in their case.

BRIGHT’S DISEASE.The public has been familiarized with the above

term sufficiently to understand that it is an insidiousdisease of the kidneys, which, when thoroughlyseated, is inevitably fatal. A scourge from which

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thousands of our best citizens find early graves. Itis not deemed expedient in so brief an article, toenter into a technical explanation as to what patho-logical conditions constitute this dreaded disease.Suffice it here to say that in this peculiar affectionthekidneys become so influenced by nervous andother causes, as to permit the elimination of thealbuminous substance, (the element that enterslargely in formation of the muscular system,) in theurine, hence its term, Albuminuria. Without al-bumen in the blood the processes of nature becomeimpaired, and cease, hence death. The unremit-ting search of the most skillful medical scientistshave not availed to find remedies for the cure ofthis terrible affliction. Two causes most conduceto itsproduction. Much mental pre-occupation andthe immoderate use of alcoholic beverages.

When these two causes are combined, even aslight predisposition, hereditary or acquired, rapidlyleads to the development of this peculiar disease.

Often the disease is developed very gradually inchildren who have suffered seriously from scarletfever or diphtheria. From such acute sicknessfrequently dates the formative process ofBright’sdisease, but so insidiously does it progress, indeedseemingly disappears, that it is not until the periodof youth and promise that this treacherous maladyexhibits itself destructively and fatally.

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fore been reticent, having no data by which tojudge. But within the last few months have beenreported to us what did, and yet seem wonderfulresults. No more positive convictions could be ex-pressed than were by these who formerly had suf-fered sorely from Bright’s disease and pronouncedincurable by their physicians. But notwithstand-ing the positive assurance received that our Oxygenhad in reality produced these marvelous cures, wedo not wish to he understood as 'promising to anyone the hope of such realization from the use of theoxygen. We can readily understand the greatbenefit that can accrue to persons in this condition,how that supplying the system with the essentialOxygen the nervous organism is greatly improved,and that through this acquired nervous force thegeneral system and its important organs becomemore active, and hence better capable to performtheir normal duties. But though these facts areso clear to us, we do not feel justified in asserting,from our present comparatively limited knowledgeof possible permanent results, to encourage thepublic to believe thau in Oxygen they will find acertain cure. We prefer to view the favorablecases reported to us as perhaps those of mild type;or incipient and not yet well established, and lastlysufficient time has not yet elapsed to realize suchcures beyond per-adventure. Hence we object, tobasing positive promises on facts not incontrovert-ible.

But one assertion we can make, clearly; that asthere is absolutely no other remedy that can cureBright’s disease, that not a single cure has yet beenreported by responsible medical authority, that allthat is hoped for in the administration of the mostpotent, and not infrequently harmful drugs, is pal-liation and possible brief prolongation of life, itsurely cannot be injudicious to have recourse to aremedy atonce so pleasant, harmless, and efficacious;a remedy that at least has the attest of excellent re-sults attained by reasonable, intelligent persons. Inview of all the facts we must conclude that ourOxygen treatment can do no less good, and prob-ably much more, than the drugs generally used,*and every other feature is certainly more rationaland favorable. Then to the hopeless invalid fromBright’s disease we suggest a trial of the Oxygen ifhappily their experience may be as that of thosereported.

HAY FEVERSince we have been enabled to supply our Oxygen

treatment to many sufferers, we have been assuredthat Hay fever has lost much of its terror, the forceof it has been so greatly mitigated, and in many in-stances so completely suppressed that patients needno longer relinquish necessary or lucrative businessappointment, and exile themselves to various dis-tances where immunity from the terrible sufferingis sought. Now the person afflicted with the most

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aggravated condition of this direful malady maywith impunity, remain in the enjoyment of homeand family by simply inhaling twice each day thatwhich is as pleasant and grateful as the purest airfound anywhere.

We do not claim that our Oxygen is an infalliblecure. We boast no such infallible specific, butwe do know that there is no remedy that can allevi-ate the distressing choaking, sneezing, coughing,the unbearable bead symptoms and impaired visionthat the Oxygen treatment inhaled as directed, cer-tainly will accomplish. We grant at once withoutargument, that having tried many things heard offor relief, and experienced utter failure, you areskeptical as to the remarkable merits of our Oxy-gen treatment. We have no harsh terms for yourdoubts; we recognize them as natural sequences toyour unfortunate experience. And we do not in-tend to urge a trial of the Oxygen by any form ofsophistry; we simply call your attention to the greatfact of its remarkable control of Hayfever and nowyou must act your pleasure, try it and receive thebenefits it surely confers or deny yourself and suffer on.

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INSANITY.The Oxygen treatment, in certain forms of this

pitiable condition, has certainly been of superiorefficacy, so physicians have informed us. Of ourown personal knowledge we do not speak. Ourduties being entirely in an opposite direction, thesubjectof insanity is seldom referred to us. Hencewe depend upon the report of competent and gen-erous physicians. Since the subject has beenbroached to us we have, naturally, given it con-sideration, and our deductions are that the Oxygenshould prove a valuable adjuvant in treatment ofinsanity. When we beaff in mind the simple fact thatinsanity is due to a greater or less irritation of thenerve-centers, the intellectual portion of the brainand its sensory branches, causing the illusions, invaried forms, typical of that terrible malady, weare confronted with the fact that as Oxygen is thenatural tonic to the nervous system, as well as themuscular, and in view of the fact that in Insanityit is the nervous system that undergoes degenera-tion, and debility it seems to us that the inhalationof that which can so readily and pleasantly impartstrength to the organism would accomplish thedesirable end.

These are deductions drawn from common sensemode of reasoning, and we really believe the theorywould be strengthened by practice.

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desire to too greatly “feather our own nest,” wewill leave the problem to be determined by betterinformed persons than we, touching this particularmattter.

But from the great pleasure it would give us to beof real usefulness to less favored of God’s peopleas inhabit the public asylums, we respectfully sug-gest that any medical officers of such institutionswho is desirous of testing the effectiveness of ourOxygen treatment for the benefit of their chargeare hereby heartily invited to send to us for sup-plies, and it shallbe immediately forwarded, “with-out money and without price.” The joy of gooddeeds done will be abundant recompense.

“HUMBUG!”“Well, I have thought it a humbug!” sai£ a

prominent lady physician, whefc our Oxygen treat-ment was suggested to her. “You know how it is;you can’t place confidence in all these advertisedremedies.” “Very true,” we observed, “but youhave known the responsible head of the firm thatrepresents the Oxygen interests —you know of hischaracter and standing; you know that he wouldengage in nothing that has not for its foundationtrue merit and intrinsic worth.” “Why, of course,I know that well enough, but—but—really, Doctor,I have not given the'subject of the Oxygen treat-ment any attention, and really don’t know about it.

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But since you have personally mentioned it, I willlook into it and try it too.” “Thank you, Mrs. B.,good bye.” Now then, that is just the difficultywith the majority of physicians. They admit theydon’t know, haven’t considered the subject, but arequite ready to decry the Oxygen as a “humbug.”Now, we ask, in all kindness, is that manly? Isit womanly? Is it reasonable? The fact that adiscovery is advertised is sufficient cause for theircontempt. Now, if they would only tell us howelse we can inform them and others that we haveso valuable a remedy, that they may avail them-selves of it, how gladly would we save the enor-mous expense and trouble! But there is no otherway to meet the requirement but by the use ofprinter’s ink, and plenty of it! People who decryadvertisers little think that' but for the very me-dium they claim to dislike they would know muchless than they do. It is in this way they ascer-tain where may be had what they desire.

The most successful business men have longsince learned the value of judicious advertising,and the liberal patronage accorded them by themost intelligent attests the fact of its importanceas a public convenience—a directory, as it were.

Physicians, as a rule, are, however, the greateststicklers on this subject. Aud yet who of themdoes not like his friend the more for generouswords spoken of him? And does he not by allreasonable means make known his business loca-

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tion and desire to serve the public, that in returnhimself and family may profit by his labors, inthe enjoyment of comforts, as other business men?Would he hesitate to leave you his card, and inevery practical manner invite your patronage?Of course not, if he be in his right mind! Woulda little puff in the public print, given him bysome appreciative friend for a meritorious act,entirely overcome the good Doctor’s equilibrium?Oh, I guess not! Then do be less envious, lessfaultfinding, more charitablaand just in your ex-pressions of opinions regarding others, and youwill feel better. Nay, you will be better and thfconsciousness will make you glad.

DIPHTHERIA.The inhalation of our Oxygen is of the greatest

utility in this terrible disease. The patient gaspslor air, for the Oxygen contained in it, and themethod by which the Oxygen can most practicallyapd speedily be conveyed is the great object whichshould be constantly kept in view. Of course thesuffocation is largely due to deposits of false mem-brane forming in the windpipe. But it has beenobserved that this tough, leathery deposit accumu-lates, and hence endangers life in proportion as the

fatient becomes weaker and less able to respire,n such cases the inhalation of our Oxygen is of

the greatest value by reason of its life-giving prop-erties and the beneficial effect in assisting to detachand expel this membrane, which the hot steam in-halation of the Oxygen occasions.

PLATE IV.

3.ACavityinthe

Lungs.6.

Spleen.

2.UlceratedTubercles,

(consumption)5.

Liver.

4.

Hepatizedportionof

Lung.

1.Bronchial

Tubes.

OPIUM HABIT.What has been said in regard to intemperance on

page 76 applies also, with special force, to thoseunfortunates who, from various circumstances, forwhich in the majority of instances they are not re-sponsible, have become addicted to the terribleopium or morphine habit.

This “living death” has invaded so many fairhomes, has blighted so many intellects, has causedso much sorrow, degradation and misery that thesubject surely should enlist the sympathies andaction of those conversant with this great evil.

We advise you to test the merit of our Oxygentreatment, assured that with the counsel we cangive you, and your own noble determination toshake off the shackles that so ignominiously fetteryou, you will come' off proud conquerors of thisterrible appetite.

CROUPis a disease of great similarity to diptheria, requiringpractically, the same treatment, Here the dangeris almost identically from the same cause. But theOxygen treatment should be used with prompt ness,as a very valuable assistant to the physicians’ ser-vices. It should, for this reason, be constantlykept on hand in families where the children aresubject to sudden colds predisposing them to croupor other diseases of the throat. Its use at bed-timewill, in the great majority of cases, prevent suchattacks, and its inhalation being so pleasant nochild will refuse to use it. Get it and keep it care-fully stored for such emergency, and thereby savegreat anxiety and often^death.

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EARNEST TESTIMONY.The following grateful letter is from a lady (now

over 60 years of age) who resides in Independence,Kan.:

Independence, Ivan., May 11, 1883.Dr. Peiro, Sir.

The Oxygen came to hand all right. Thanksfor your promptness and courtesy. It is three weeksnow since I began taking it, and I can report my-self very much better. Before I began taking the ~

Oxygen I wr as suffering very much. I think 1musthave had a kind of dumb chill; my hands and feetwere as cold as ice, and then had fever and badheadache. The week preceding my taking yourOxygen I raised more blood from my lungs than Ihad ever done before in one week, and I was feel-ing very miserable. I was not able to sit up theday I began taking it. But the second day after Iwas more comfortable, and the next day better still,and grew stronger every day. I have had no hem-orrhage since I took the Oxygen.

I am so much better than I was I have no words toexpressmy gratitude to Godfor your Oxygen Treat-ment. At my age I ought not to expect to be entire-ly well, but I am so thankful to be so comfortable.I am, very gratefully, Mrs. Sarah B. Simpson.

October 23.—After six months from the timeshe began using it Mrs. Simpson writes,

“I send for another treatment of the oxygenthough I scarcelyknow ifit is necessary, my healthis so much better. But I think perhaps it is betterto have some on hand during the winter. My lungsvery seldom trouble me at all. I have been visitingfriends all summer and took the oxygen with mewiierever I went. Your%respectfully,

Mrs. Sarah B. Simpson.

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Read this very interesting letter from one of themost prominent physicians of New York City,founder and for five years the superintendent ofthe largest insane asylum in Middletown, NewYork, and a foremost authority on the subject ofnervous diseases:

109 Fulton St., New Yoke, Oct. 9, 1883.Dr. F. L. Peiro.

My Dear Friend : —I am free to say that I con-sider your oxygen treatment a very valuable ad;junct to our professional equipments. The resultswhich I have witnessed from its use, in cases ofseveral patients who had taken it by my permission—thoughnot by my advice—has given me a mostfavorable idea of its efficacy. I have been using itlately in some cases of spinal irration, and othernervous disorders in which it has given markedrelief.

I shall take special pains, as opportunity offers,to use it in those cases of nervous excitability, ac-companied with restlessness and loss of sleep, andwhich seem to border upon, if they do not abso-lutely lead to insanity—which so often occur inour practice. I am also inclined to believe that inincipient cases of mental derangement (where de-lusions are not already developed) your “Oxygentreatment” would be of great value.

Yours truly,Henry R. Stiles, M. D.

A lady in Freeport, Ills., after using ourOxygen two weeks, writes:

Freeport, Ills., Oct. 11, 1883.Dr. Peiro.

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C'add not sleep, could not walk through the room,but now, afterusing your Oxygen treatment, I seemto be gaining rapidly. Have a pretty good appe-tite, rest quite well, and walk short distance.

— Why should some doctors bejealous? One said to me, “ Use the Oxygen if youlike, but such treatment is so simple it can’t do anygood,” but I have been so much benefited by it thatI am anxious to give it a thorough trial.

Yours most gratefully, Miss E. Rotii.Freeport, III., Nov. 21, 1883.

Dr. Peiro:I am very grateful to you for answering my

questions. 1have improved so much since inhal-ing your Oxygen tligt I think if I keep on severalmonths longer I will be cured My friendshave become quite interested in the treatment, sothey come from far and near to see me. It seemsalmost a miracle that I am living. I have lent mylittle book in every direction, still others come, andI cannot supply all. Will you please send meanother so I can give it to other invalid friends.We all feel very happy over the benefit the treat-ment has been to me, and surely I am very grate-ful, and live in hopes of being restored to health.I am certainly very much better now.

Please send manuals as soon as convenient, asmy friends are anxious to read it, and I shall bevery much obliged.

Most respectfully,Miss Emma Roth.

Chicago, Nov. 15, ’83.Dr. F. L. Peiro, City:

My Dear Sir—I wish to bear testimony to theable and efficient manner in which you havetreated me for throat trouble. I do this in orderthat others may avail themselves of your excel-

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lent services. Through overwork my throat hadbecome so tired and strained that I could notbring out a single note with any clearness. Onthe suggestion of a friend I went to Dr. Peiro,and in a little over two months my throat wasin a better condition than I had experienced foryears. I heartily recommend the treatment.

Yours, very sincerely,Charles Herald,

Chorister of Moody’s Tabernacle.A most estimable la dy who lias for some three

years been almost constantly under physicians’care, with apparently little relief from her extremenervous prostration, writes:

G , III., Oct. 8, 1888.Dr. Peiro.

I have used your Oxygen treatment constantly,the last three months. I like it. I found it agree-able to iise, and as I have constantly improvedwhile taking it, do not wish to give it up, which isperhaps the best testimony I can offer in its behalf.

You will be surprised to know that I have be-gun to ride horse back, and not only find pleasurebut decided profit in the exercise. I shall soon haveused my second bottle of Oxygen, and when finishedyou will hear from me again.

With kind regards. Cordially your friend,Mrs. K. F. H.

This gentleman has used our Oxygen treatmentbut a short time, and writes:

Eldena, Ills.Dr. Peiro, Chicago.

Please send me another treatment. It hashelped me very much. Respectfully,

R. Trowbridge.

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This testimony is from a former great favoritein St. Louis musical circles.14 Kemper Place, St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 20. 1883.Dr. F. L. Peiro, Chicago.

For the benefit of my friends I desire to grate-fully acknowledge the successful result of yourtreatment of my throat, which for years had been asource of serious trouble in my professional careeras a vocalist. Gratefully yours,

Mrs. E. J. Wycoff.

From overwork in her home, this lady becameafflicted with a functional derangement of the heartthat produced unconscious fainting and great dis-tress In breathing. The result of the Oxygen treat-ment is told by her.

Morrison, Ills., Oct. 26, 1883.F. L. Peiro, M. D., Chicago.

Sir:—I have been greatly troubled with a kindof bronchitis and short breathing for several years,becoming worse as time advanced. Last June Iobtained some of your Oxygen and followed direc-tions given. I have improved rapidly since then.I have found the Oxygen not only very beneficial,but very pleasant to use. I gladly recommend yourOxygen to my friends.

Respectfully yours,Mrs. A. C. B. J .

Dallas City, Ills., Nov. 6, 1883Dr. Peiro, Dear Sir.

I am getting to be a great admirer of the Oxy-gen treatment. I have received great benefit fromit. I try to convince all I can. I lent my book toan invalid. He is much interested in it. Pleasesend your manual to the following address.

Respectfully, * L. S. Bliss.

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A very prominent physician of Philadelphia,who has prescribed a number of our Oxygen treat -

ments to various patients of his, says:Philadelphia, Oct. 16, 1883.

F. L. Peiro, M. 1).Dear Doctor:—The short experience I have

had with your Oxygen treatment convinces me ofits worth as a remedical agent.

Yours respectfully,J A , M. D.

Mrs. A. E. Kenyon is the honored member ofa large circle in Chicago society, and her generoustestimony is cheerfully given for the benefit ofthose likely to require the Oxygen treatment.

Chicago, Oct. 30, 1883.Dr. Peiro, Sir.

Dear Sir:—I have been using your Oxygentreatment for some months and find it very bene-ficial. My nerves are stronger and my generalhealth much improved. I intend to continue in theuse of it. Respectfully,

Mrs. A. E. Kenyon.

This is the testimony of a lady who told us thathut for the Oxygen treatment she could not havelived.

“Geneseo House,” Geneseo, Ills.jOr. F. L. Peiro.

Dear Sir: —I had been suffering greatly for thepast two years with throat and lung trouble. I com-menced your Oxygen treatment last August andhave steadily improved ever since, and feel much

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better than I have felt since I first was ill. I cancheerfully recommend the Oxygen treatment to anysuffering with like difficulties.

Respectfully yours,Mrs. Ira C. Miller-

Neponset, III., Nov. 24, 1883.Dr. Peiro, Dear Sir:

It was eight weeks yesterday since I began touse the Oxygen, and my throat is certainly muchbetter. I sleep better and gained a little in weight.Enclosed please find draft for twelve dollars foranother supply of Oxygen. If you think I needany other treatment beside, please send it.

Very respectfully,Miss Ii. J. Wiltse.

The following letter is from a young gentle-man recently of Boston, in whom strong condi-tions leading to rapid consumption were especiallymarked:

38 So. Clark St., Chicago, Nov. 27, 1883.Dr. F. L. Peiro, Dear Sir:

For months I have been afflicted with Bronchi-tis, in the worst form. All the alarming symptomsusually manifest in this disease were present. Iwas treated by some of the best physicians, but-con-tinued to grow worse. At length I heard of the re-markable "results your Oxygen is effecting and Icommenced the use of it. There was a favorablechange almost immediately. The symptoms arerapidly disappearing, and I am gaining strengthand improving in health every day.

Very respectfully,John P. Runyan.

Mrs. D. Safford is a lady well-known in Chicago,prominent in all good works. After using ouroxygen treatment, she informs us and her .manyfriends that

“I have been afflicted for five years withasthma induced by catarrhal bronchitis. I haveconsulted reputable physicians who advised me totry the seashore to obtain relief. At that time Iwheezed very badly from short and difficult breath-ing. My suffering was a serious detriment to mymany duties,. But since using your oxygen treat-ment I have been remarkably benefited and am a'wonder to my surprised friends. I wish I could beinstrumental in inducing my suffering friends totry it. Personally I cannot sufficiently express mygratitude for so efficient and pleasant a remedy.

Respectfully yours,Mrs. D. Safford,

247 Swan St., Chicago.To Dr. F. L. Pecro,

Pres’t. American Oxygen Co.

The following is from a well-known physician:F. L. Peiro, M. I)., Chicago.

Dear Doctor: —I feel a justifiable pleasurein commending your very effective oxygen treat-ment. My experience as to its excellent medicinalvirtues extend over some years, with members ofmy own family and those of friends. I esteem itabove all other remedies in certain nervous con-ditions which produce a class of intense headachesto which ladies are especially predisposed.

I gladly speak in praise of it whenever oppor-tunity offers.

I am very truly yours,E. Lathrop, M. D.

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Hay fever can not only be greatly alleviated andthe sufferer made comfortable but it is not unfre-quently cured, a fact to which this testimonialstrongly points.

Minneapolis, Kan., Oct., 23, 1883.F. L. Peiro, M. D.

Dear Doctor:—I have used your oxygentreatment for ‘ ‘liay fever” with which I have beenafflicted and I must say its effects were magical, ingiving me the greatest relief in a few days, after acomplete failure of everything else which I tried,I have had no return of the trouble since.

Sincerely yours,H. G. Cole.

Aninteresting testimony from a leading vocalistin the theatrical profession, whose voice had beenalmost completely lost.

Pecatonica, Ills., July 12, 1883.Dr. F. L. Peiro.

Dear Sir:—You will wonder why you have notheard from me. But I have not forgotten yourexcellent treatment. I am much better than whenyou last seen me. My voice is restored, and I willsoon engage in active duties again.

The Oxygen has also entirely cured that heavysoreness in my chest.

Yours respectfully,Mrs. Jennie Reese.

A lady physician writes:“ I am so glad that now poor humanity can be

cured in Nature’s gentlest way.“ O why could not this healing halm have been

discovered long ago! ”

LET US BE UNDERSTOOD!That we do not claim for our Oxygen the power

to actually raise the dead ; nor to cure every disease.Some people are so unreasonable as to require anaffirmative answer to what common sense wouldteach to he impossible!

Such are they who are generally imposed upon byquacks and impostors, because, to satisfy their in-ordinate desire, untruths must be told to influ-ence them to accept.

We do not cater to this class, because we will notstultify ourselves simply that we may induce themto test the efficacy of our Oxygen treatment.

We say, and fcftowthat it is a great medical agent,even in a general sense, but we beg to be excusedfrom certifying to its curative properties in con-ditions that nothing cap avail.

Hence the importance of a trial while sufficientvitality yet exists which our Oxygen can increase,and thus gradually recuperate the system andforestall the effects of disease.

Don’t wait : if in need take it now, and beginthe needed repair of waste tissues at once.

Don’t neglect until your condition is beyond theskill of science to heal. Time is often precious!We admonish you!

Testimonial op page.Wm. Penn Nixon, Chicago, 111 19B. N. Foster, “ “ 20F. H. Tubbs, " “ 29Sarah H. Stevens, M. D., Philadelphia, Pa. 38P. C. Huntington, Chicago, 111 53Rob’t N. Tooker, M. D., Chicago, 111 53R. S. Thain, “ “ 54H. Keeler, M. D., “ “ 55Jno. M. Norris, Kenosha, Wis 55R. W. Meacham, Springfield, Mo 56Ben. Huntington, Chicago, 111 57E. W. Arndt, DePere, Wis 57Henry Bergman, Chicago, 111 58J. L. Johnson, “ “ 58James N. Reynold, “ “ 59F. A. Stone, “ “ 59Mrs. E. Patterson, Princeton, 111 60O. W. Nixon, Chicago, 111 60W. A. Leonard, “ “ 61M’lle Miska, “ “ 61John B. Stupfell, Sharon, Wis 62T. S. Boston, Chicago, 111 62E. H. Lockwood, “ “ 63Jas. McDonald “ “ 63O. G. May, Rockton, 111.. 64Mrs. Carrie Cramer, Osceola, Iowa 64Rev. D. S. Heffron, Chicago, 111 65H. P. C. Lassen, Chicago, 111 66A. B. Patterson, Menominee, Wis 66G. S. Needham, Chicago, 111 66Silas B. Guthrie, M. D., New York City 67Geo. S. Ludlow, M. D.. Brooklyn, N. Y 67A. A. Spear, Chicago, 111 69O. H. Crandall, Quincy, 111 70H. M. Beardsley, Chicago, 111 71Chas. H. Fuller, “ " 71W. F. Vanderbilt, New York Citv 72

PAGE.Fred. Foley, Fairfield, Maine 65Mrs. Sarah B. Simpson, Independence. Kan... 96Henry R. Stiles, M. 1)., New York 97Miss Emma Roth, Freeport, 111 98Chas. Herald, Chicago, 111 99R. Trowbridge, Eldena, 111 99Mrs. E. J. Wycolf, St. Louis, Mo 100L. S. Bliss, Dallas City, 111 : 100Mrs. A. E. Kenyon, Chicago, 111 101Mrs. Ira C. Miller, Geneseo, 111 101Mrs. R J. Wiltse, Neponset, 111 102John P. Runyan, Chicago. Ill 102Mrs. D. Safl'ord, Chicago, 111 103E. Latlirop, M. D 103H. G. Cole, Minneapolis, Kan 104Mrs. Jennie Reese, Pecatoniea, 111 104

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“S. P. 3.”Recognizing the great prevailing need of an

effective special remedy for lung diseases, we haveentered largely into the preparation of what hasbeen extensivelyknown as Dr. Peiro’s

“LUNG TONIC,”a preparation of peculiar efficacy, for many yearsprescribed in Dr. Peiro’s private consultation prac-tice in diseases of the lungs: Consumption, Bron-chitis, Cough, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, HecticFever, Short Breathing, Night Sweats, and greatemaciation and weakness incident to this class ofdiseases.

This preparation is unlike any other of similarcharacter, very palatable, just sufficiently acid tobe pleasant and encourage rapid digestion—a muchneeded function in acute or chronic consumption—-and allays the distressing cough and night sweats soexhausting in lung diseases. We guarantee thatnot a particle of opium or any deleterious or dan-gerous drugs enters into the composition of our*' Lung Tonic;” that it is pure and wholesome forchild or adult.

Price, $2.00 per large bottle, with full directionsfor use. Sent by express at our expense. Six hotties at one time, $10.00. Sent only on receipt ofprice.

Address, Dr. F. L. Peiro, 83 Madison Street,Chicago.

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“SWEET NASOLINE.”Twenty years of constant experience in the

specialty of treating catarrh, throat and lung diseases has given us a pretty clear insight into thenature and requirements of that class of cases, andafter numerous requests from far and near to pre-pare a remedy for the relief of Catarrh, catar-rhal headache, stuffy feeling in thenose, severe colds in the head, drop-ping in back of the throat, discharg-es from the nose, offensive breath,in fact, all those peculiar feelings that determine acatarrhal affection of the head, wefinally acceed to our friends’ desire and gladly affordthe results of our extensive observation and experi-ence, by preparing a very effective remedy, a de-liciously perfumed powder, put uji in attractivepackages, forwarded to order by mail to any por-tion of the civilized world. The peculiarity of ourcurative “ Nasoline ” is that it can be pleasantlyused as a snuff or can be readily dissolved in warmwater and used in liquid form.

It is incomparably the most delightful andeffective treatment ever placed at the disposal ofthe public. Theatrical and vocal artists willthoroughly appreciate the remarkable benefits ofthis remedy the first time used, by the arrest of thepeculiar discharge in the throat which so often andvexatiously produces a sense of choking andhoarseness.

Price: $1.00 for large package, including ex-plicit directions for its convenient use. Carefullyaddress Dr. F. L. Peiro, 88 Madison St., Chicago.

119 PEIMODevotes, as for years past, entire attention to dis-

eases of the THROAT AKD LUNGS. Very care-ful attention is devoted to the more difficult andobscure diseases of the air passages, to the medi-cal and surgical treatment for their perfect restora-tion.

The best interests of PUBLIC SPEAKERS ANDSINGERS, are especially considered. Surgicaloperations ON CHILDREN for impediments ofspeech performed with great care, delicacy andskill.

Whether fromparalysis, tumors, accident or othercauses treated with the success that twenty years’experience and the most approved methods of thepresent advanced day confer.

Private consultation, personal or by letter, maybe had from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m., (except Sundays.)

Special terms obtained for patients at every hotelin this city.

Offices, "83 and 85 Madison St., Chicago.