Y'inneapelis 
]V(Jd ical and 
Q nstitute. 
828 First Avenue South. 
Minneapolis, Minn. 
W. D. Lawrence, M. D., 
Prest. and General Manager. 
CJUhy it Exists. 
lUhat it Does. 
CUho Does It. Qffice of Institute Staff. 
W. IX LAWRENCE, M. I)., 
General Medicine and Dis. of Children, 
10 to 12:30 m.; 3 to 5 p, in. 
.1. L. STONE, M. IX, 
Dis. Lungs, Heart and Kidneys, 
11:00 to 12:00 m. 
CHESTER G, IIIGBEE, M. I)., 
Abdominal Surgery and Dis. of Women, 
1:00 to 3:00 p. id. 
W. I). MYERS. M. D„ 
General and Orthopedic Surgery, 
1:00 to 2:30 p. m. 
CARTER McV. TOBEY, M. D„ 
Rectal, Venereal and Shin Diseases, 
4:00 to 5:30 p. m. 
CIIARLFS GRISWOLD, M. D., 
Mental and Nervous Diseases, 
3:00 to 8:00 p. in. 
H. H. LEAVITT, M. IX, 
Minor and Oriflcial Surgery, 
8:00 to 10:00 a. in. 
F. F. CASSEDAY, M. D., 
Dis. of Eye, Ear, Throat and Nose, 
9 to 12:30 a. m.; 2 to 5 p. m. 
Correspondence and calls solicited for consultation, 
operatiou or treatment at Institute or anywhere in 
the Northwest. 
Minneapolis Medical Surgical Institute, 
828 FIRST A VE. SOUTH, 
Minneapolis, Minn. Minneapolis Medical and Surgical Institute 
THlTH the development along all the lines of liter- 
ature, art, science, law and medicine, and with 
the great demand for special work in all departments 
of thought and action, division of labor and organiza- 
tion of forces have become absolutely essential, in order 
to accomplish the best results. 
There was a time in the history of the art and science 
of medicine when it was customary for each physician 
to cover the whole field of medicine and surgery, but 
witli the progress of science and the widening knowledge 
of the human economy and our grasp upon the diseased 
conditions of the afflicted, it is impossible for one man to 
cover all branches of medicine. Hence, with special- 
ists in art, in law, in literature, and in other branches 
of science, came specialists in medicine and surgery. 
The public will not be satisfied with anything short 
of the very highest order of skill, and to attain this 
the specialist is a necessity . 
Admitting then the need of specialists in medicine, it 
requires no argument to prove that institutes, fur- 
nished with a complete staff of physicians, who are 
experts or specialists in different lines of work, are 
even more a necessity. There are many aids which are 
indispensable in the treatment of disease, which are 
supplied in scientific institutions and cannot be ob- 
tained by the sick in their homes, or be furnished by 
the general practitioner. This need has given rise to 
the establishment of Sanitariums, Infirmaries, Health 
Iiesorts and other institutions of this class, where the 
public may obtain, not only the most skillful treatment 
of specialists in different lines of practice, but at the 
same time, they may receive the benefit of such aids as 
Electricity, Massage, Movement Cure, Compound Oxy- 
gen. Compressed Air, the Vacuum Treatment, Baths 
and other aids and adjuncts of this character. Again, 
WHY IT EXISTS. 2 
there are many cases which haffle the skill of the best 
physicians obtainable at or near the homes of those af- 
flicted. Without reflecting in the least upon the 
ability of said practitioner to recognize the diseased 
conditions, it is neverthileos true that such cases re- 
quire the more extended knowledge, skill and facilities 
of the Institute specialist, to properly treat and bring 
them to a successful issue. 
Then, too, an Institution, such as the Minneapolis 
Medical and Surgical Institute, possesses special con- 
sultation advantages and instruments, such as are 
found in chemical and microscopical laboratories and 
other instruments of the utmost importance, in fact, 
of prime necessity, for the recognition of diseased con- 
ditions. which if clearly recognized, successful treat- 
ment is more than likely to follow. Add to the skill of 
our staff and the unexcelled facilities and equipment 
of our Institute, the fact that Minneapolis is the centre 
of a population of over three millions of people, who 
naturally recognize her as the source of their sup- 
plies, in manufactured articles and commerce, and 
look to her for educational and literary advantages, of 
the highest order, why should she not also be provided 
with an Institution in which can be secured not only 
the highest order of professional skill, but all else that 
is found in the most complete institutions of the East 
or in foreign countries? Add further, the advantages 
of our healthful climate, attractions of our city, un- 
limited hotel and hospital accommodations, and we 
certainly furnish not alone abundant reason “ why our 
Institute should exist,” but also equally good reasons 
why the invalids and deformed of this Northwest 
should avail themselves of the advantages which we 
afford them for relief or cure. 
In order that persons at a. distance may enjoy perfect 
confidence in communicating with us, we take pleasure 
in submitting the endorsement of some of our most 
prominent citizens and city officials, and we will be 
pleased to confer or correspond with any who may be 
interested directly or indirectly in our Institute work. 
Our specialists are prepared to respond promptly to 
all reliable calls by wire or letter for consultation or 
operation in any part of the Northwest. pbdomigal Surgery ai?d Diseases of 
C. G. HIGBEE, M. D, 
Ex-Vice President American Institute, Ex-President 
State Institute, and long Eminent 
as a Gynaecologist. 
YNECOLOGY, or diseases of women, is one of the 
'x most important branches of our work, involv- 
ing as it does, the treatment and cure of many diseases 
which were formerly considered incurable. It brings 
blessings, unknown to past generations. 
Tumors of all kinds, and of any of the organs, if they 
have not already become malignant, are successfully 
and permanently cured by the modern treatment. It 
is now well known that many neuralgic pains are 
caused by some injury a mother has received in bear- 
ing her children. Our specialist has cured a case of 
Epileptic fits by a surgical operation upon the womb. 
Cancer of the womb, if operated upon before it has 
become so large that other organs are implicated, is 
permanently curable. So it is very important that any 
disease of this organ should be properly attended to, as 
a few months may place it beyond cure. It is the same 
with tumors of the breast. Have them cured in time. 
All of them do not need to be operated upon; some can 
be cured by medicine, or electricity properly ap- 
plied. Much harm may be done by the improper 
use of electricity, but it is a blessing to women when 
rightly used. When you feel an “all goneness” and 
don’t know the cause of it, nine chances out of 
ten you have some displacement that is doing all 
the mischief. Again, a woman has spells of palpi- 
tation of the heart, or dizziness, and the cause of 
it is all out of sight, but can be found and cured 
by a doctor who has the requisite knowledge and 
skill. Backache, sideache, headache, bloating, pains 
in legs, and a bearing-down feeling are among the most common symptoms of these concealed diseases. Even 
fits and insanity are caused by them and are cured 
when the cause is removed. Dysmenorrhea or pain 
during the monthly period, is curable in nearly all 
cases. Women in America suffer more than other 
women and are brighter and happier when well. They 
are entitled to all the help that science can render 
them. We are prepared to give such aid in the most 
careful, conservative and successful manner. 
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(ieqeral ffledieiqe ai)d Disease of 
Qtyildr^. 
W. D. LAWRENCE, M. D. 
Ex-Pres. St. Paul and Minneapolis Academy of Medicine. 
TSTiTH an experience of more than twelve years in 
successful general, family and office practice in 
this city, we feel confident that the interest of the 
sick coming under the above heading will receive prop- 
er attention. A physician will he in constant attendance 
at the Institute, and we have arranged that all “emer- 
gency” and other calls, by messenger, telephone, or 
wire, day or night, will be promptly attended to, and 
ambulance and Hospital accommodation furnished on 
short notice. 
Telephone, 1399-2, for Medical and Surgical Institute, 
or 453-2 for Dr. Lawrence, residence 1811 Park avenue; 
or if our “lines” are out of order, call 220-2 for A. D. T. 
messenger who will deliver message at our expense. Mental and Nervous Diseases. 
CHAS. GRISWOLD, M. D. 
Ex-Vice-President State Institute. 
fHIS department is provided with the most modern 
and approved Electrical apparatus and every 
facility for the successful treatment of this large 
class of ailments. In no field is the work of the skilled 
specialist of more importance, for the hurry and hustle 
of modern civilization, the demands of modern society, 
attempts to crowd the work of many days into one, 
have all combined to make serious inroads upon the 
general public and the individual in the matter of 
health. 
Mental and nervous sufferers abound, many of whom 
have become complete wrecks. The various disorders 
with which they are afflicted are multiform and often 
difficult of diagnosis, and a mistaken diagnosis may 
not only result in the loss of precious time, but also in 
irreparable disaster to the patient, while prompt and 
permanent relief will often result from a correct un- 
derstanding of and proper treatment of the case in 
hand. These facts, the medical profession has come to 
recognize, and hence the specialist for the treatment of 
mental and nervous diseases. 
The various forms of rheumatism, neuralgia, sleep- 
lessness, headache, spinal irritation, backache, nerv- 
ous dyspepsia, nervous prostration, paralysis of dif- 
ferent forms, chorea, goitre, &c, &c., are being 
daily treated and cured. Tumors can be destroyed, 
facial blemishes removed and diseases of every 
organ of the human economy, having for their origin 
some peripherial or central nerve derangement, 
are yielding to our treatment. Persons suffering from 
any of the forogeing, or from chronic dizziness, confu- 
sion of thought, rush of blood to the head, loss of 
memory, melancholia, hypochondria, hysteria, demen- 
tia, &c., will find our facilities ample and our treat- 
ment satisfactory. Foetal, l/ei}ereal ai}d 5K>9 Diseases 
CARTER McV. TOBEY, M. D. 
mE appreciate the fact that of allthediseases which 
human flesh is heir to, none cause greater dis- 
tress of body and mind, than do those of the Rectum, 
Sexual Organs, and Skin, and perhaps no class of dis- 
eases are less thoroughly understood by the gen- 
eral practitioner. The physical suffering caused 
by Piles, Rectal Ulcers, Fissures and Fistulas, alone, 
makes one shudder to contemplate; yet, another form 
of disease of the rectum, namely, Pockets and Papillae, 
often effect more seriously the nervous system of their 
victim. To detect, properly treat and radically cure 
these ailments it requires the experience and skill of 
the well equipped specialist. Our method of treating 
and curing Piles without an operation, gives great sat- 
isfaction. 
It is beyond the ken or computation of man to tell the 
vast number of men, women and children tvho have 
succumbed to the drain and strain upon their mental 
faculties and nervous system, by reason of some con- 
genital or induced deformity, disorder or disease of the 
sexual organs. It is easy to moralize or philosophize 
on the questions of self-abuse, spermatorrhea, irn- 
potency, syphilis, gonorrhoea, and other impurities, 
but that is not our mission. We recognize the fact 
of their existence, and that untold thousands are 
yearly sacrificed by reason of their not being properly 
treated or effectually cured. Any and all cases of this 
kind coming to our Institute, will meet with the most 
considerate and careful treatment. We cannot refrain, 
at this point, from admonishing parents to have a 
watchful eye over their children, from infancy to matu- 
rity, with reference to this common weakness of self 
abuse or other impurity. Have your family physician 
carefully examine the children and be assured that no 
abnormal condition exists. Should trouble at any 
time be detected deal with it Dromptly. SKIN DISEASES. 
“Without doubt this very large class of distressing ail- 
ments, is by common consent, referred to the specialist 
by all general practitioners whenever they are in a 
position to do so. The success of our specialist thus far 
has been very gratifying to all parties interested. We 
feel confident that all cases coming under his care and 
that of the Institute will receive that treatment which 
will prove most effective and satisfactory. 
General,Orthopedic, Minor and 
ORIFICIAL SURGERY. 
W. D. MYERS, M. D. 
Ex-Surgeon of the Regular and Volunteer Army. 
H. H. LEAVITT, M. A. M. D. 
Recently under Billroth, Schrotter and Carl Brown, 
of Vienna. 
no branch of art or science is the highest degree of 
X skill and expert knowledge, of more advantage to 
operator and patient, than in surgery; anything 
short of this is liable to cause lifelong suffering, annoy- 
ance or regret. Not only is it essential that the oper- 
ator should be expert and skillful, but as well that all 
his assistants and surroundings should be in harmony 
and touch, knowing just what is expected of them, and 
being able to do exactly the right thing at the moment, 
for ofttimes the work of an assistant determines the 
success or failure of a critical operation. In no way 
can all these advantages be secured as well as in an 
institute such as ours. Too much cannot be said in 
favor of our surgeons; they have successfully per- 
formed about every operation ever made or possible to 
be made upon the human body—therefore their judg- 
ment is that of ripe experience.and actual knowledge. 8 
No matter what the magnitude or how delicate may be 
your ailment or deformity, you will find us equal to the 
emergency. Among the operations made by our sur- 
geons we may note the following; Excision of Joint 
and Shaft of Bone for Fever Sores, Necrosis and Exos- 
tosis, Contracted Tendons and Stiff Joints, White Swel- 
lings, Hip-joint Disease, Spinal Curvatures, Club-foot, 
and for many other deformaties; also Tumors on the 
Neck, Abdominal Tumors, Cancers, Irreducible Rupture, 
Circumcision, Stone in the Bladder, Gall Stone, Vari- 
cose Ulcers, Varicose Veins, Rectal, Urethral and 
Uterine Stenosis, Hair Lips, Cleft Palate, Plastic Oper- 
ations on Nose and Face, etc. 
CANCERS AND MALIGNANT ULCERS. 
Our facilities for successfully treating this class of 
cases are unexcelled. Our extensive experience with 
this much dreaded and certainly dreadful form of dis- 
ease, has taught us not to be content with the mere 
extirpation of the ulcer or diseased part, but, after the 
most thorough use of the cautery knife, paste, or what- 
ever other agent we may deem most advisable in any 
given case, we follow up this radical treatment with 
the most persistent, constitutional, constructive and 
specific treatment possible, for a period of time suffi- 
cient in our judgment to free the system of every 
trace of the original germ of disease for which we 
operated. Our success thus far has been most flatter- 
ing, and we will be pleased to correspond or confer 
with anyone afflicted with cancer in any form, ulcer, 
lupus, or malignant tumor of any sort, and cite them 
to cases cured or under treatment. Whatever may be 
your condition, you can depend upon getting from us a 
frank and honest opinion as to what we can or cannot 
do for you. 
DEFORMITIES. 
A Deformity is a morbid alteration In the form of some 
part of the body. We have congenital (those which 
were present at birth), and acquired (the result of acci- 
dent or disease). They include such conditions as 
hair-lip, cleft palate, cleft uvula, double spine (spina 
bifida), fissure or any irregularity of the genital organs, closure of the anus or vagina, web-fingers, web-toes, 
supernumerary (extra) fingers and toes, enlarged 
fingers and toes, phimosis, tumors and growths of all 
kinds, club feet and club hands, disease of the joints, 
ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and wrist, pseudo- 
joint disease, <apparent disease of joint but due to some 
other condition, such as hysteria,necrosis, inflammation 
of covering of bone abscess, stiff joints 
(anchylosis), curvature of spine, deformities from 
paralysis, such as general paralysis of limbs, of face, 
from lead poisoning, (drop wrist), writer’s cramp, wry 
neck from stiffness or induration of muscles, all de- 
formities from burns, knock knee and rickets (Rach- 
itis). 
Our system for the correction and cure of deformities 
includes all the best modern methods, such as Manipu- 
lation or Massage, Systematic Movement System,. 
Baths, Electricity, and other apparatus and medical 
agents. Our facilities for the fitting and proper adjust- 
ment of apparatus for club-foot, knock-knee, hip joint 
disease, short legs, artificial legs and arms, stiff joints, 
and curvatures of the spine are unexcelled. With our 
complete staff of physicians and surgeons we are in a 
position to give the best treatment in every case. 
There are various forms of rupture described accord- 
ing to their nature and location. In every form a loop 
of intestine is pushed down through an opening in the 
muscular walls of the abdomen. In the earlier stages 
of rupture the tendency is for the intestine to return 
to the abdominal Cavity without external aid, but in 
chronic cases the opening constantly grows larger, and 
more and more of the intestine escapes, until the poor 
sufferer can only retain the intestines within the ab- 
dominal cavity by mechanical aid or by lying down. 
In addition there is constant danger of the intestine 
becoming strangulated (fastened), and causing death 
before assistance can be given. Almost every person 
who has a rupture (Hernia) wears a truss of some form 
A large majority of these trusses are not adapted to re- 
lieve the rupture, as they are improperly constructed, 
RUFTURE. 10 
or do not fit the patient. The proper application of 
supports and the treatment of rupture is a science, 
and every case must be carefully studied. We make a 
study of each case, and apply the treatment best suited 
to the conditions. The most gratifying results, that is 
a permanent cure of several hundred cases, treated by 
our system, without an operation, loss of time or 
hindrance to business, has been effected, whenever our 
instructions have been followed. We are now so confi- 
dent of success in curing such cases, that we are 
prepared to say, that if we accept a case for treatment, 
with the assurance, that the patient can be cured with- 
in a given time, he can feel absolutely certain of being 
able, at that time, to lay aside all support, and be 
perfectly well. We are always willing to make exam- 
inations in these cases, and give a trial treatment with- 
out charge, and furthermore, take pleasure in submit- 
ing the names and addresses of a number of persons 
from the long list whom we. have cured, any of whom 
will cheerfully answer any inquiry which those in 
doubt may choose to make. Without doubt many have 
been trying long and in vain for relief, whom we can 
readily cure. We hope such will take occasion to call 
upon us for a friendly taik, and critically examine 
into our system of cure, knowing that should they not 
decide to undergo treatment, after having been af- 
forded every opportunity for satisfying themselves by 
trial and otherwise, they will be some wiser but none 
the poorer for the call Mr. Wm. Gould, who has had a 
large experience in this class of work, is connected 
with this department, and can be found at our Insti- 
tute ready to give his personal attention to calls or cor- 
respondence from the many friends he has made during 
the past few years while giving permanent relief to 
those suffering from Rupture. 
See opposite page for list of cases of Rupture cured, 
and if you cannot come and see us, drop us a line and 
our Specialist may call on you. 11 
Name. 
Residence. 
Occupation. 
Age. 
Rupture. 
How Long 
Afflicted. 
R. K. Eastman 
so 
Double... 
7 years 
10 years 
25 years 
11 years 
10 years 
2 years 
Erick Nelson 
42 
Gripman, Cable Ry. 
Single .... 
Single 
Single ... 
Single .... 
Minneapolis, Minn . 
Minneapolis, Minn.. 
Minneapolis, Minn.. 
49 
40 
Philip Emerson 
Son Carev Emerson. 
7 
Clifford Willcoxen 
Minneapolis, Minn.. 
Sou W.G.Willcoxen. 
5 
Single .... 
3 years 
John Flyum 
Minneapolis, Minn.. 
St. Paul Parti, Minn. 
Sash & Door Maker. 
20 
Single .. . 
7 years 
George Woodward 
05 
5 years 
15 years 
3 years 
B. A. Doherty 
53 
Single .... 
Single .... 
Webster Booth 
Medford. Minn 
R. R. Bridge Bl’d’r.. 
42 
35 
Single 
4 years 
1 years 
2 years 
6 years 
23 years 
12&5 years 
7 years 
27 & 25 yrs 
.T. M. Murphy 
Lumber Teamster.. 
Son W. T. Scott. ... 
38 
8 
Single .... 
Single 
L. D. Brown 
08 
C. C. Shedd 
Osakis, Minn 
Double... 
Single 
Double... 
George Schofield 
20 
C C. Johnson 
Stillwater, Minn. .. 
Engineer 
75 
And many others. If 
you want more names write for them. Many cases recently under- 
taken, report good progress; they will soon be well. We have scores of testimonials. 
PARTIAL LIST OF CASES OF RUPTURE CURED. 12 
DISEASES 
OF THE 
LUNGS, HEART AND KIDNEYS. 
Graduate of Medical Department University of New 
York City (Allopathic), and Chicago 
Homeopathic College. 
J. L. STONE, M. D., 
(5f SPECIAL course of instruction in Heart and 
Lung diseases in Bellevue Hospital, under Dr. 
Alfred L. Loomis; and five years experience as physi- 
cian in charge of Rochester, N. Y. Sanitarium, early in 
his professional career, fitted him especially for this 
important specialty. 
CONSUMPTION. 
We have spared neither pains nor expense in making 
this department of our Institute work, the most thor- 
oughly complete of any in the country, our purpose be- 
ing to employ every known agent of recognized value 
that can contribute toward the successful treatment 
of this exceedingly large class of patients. Statistics 
show that a large per cent, of the mortality of all 
countries has been from this disease, manifesting it- 
self in the lungs, bowels, or other organs of the body. 
A large experience and close observation confirms 
our judgment that the chief cause of so great a mor- 
tality from this disease, is the fact that those who have 
inherited or acquired a predisposition or tendency to 
pulmonary or tubercular trouble, deceive themselves 
and defeat successful treatment by contending that it 
is only a little throat or bronchial affection, and make 
use of only a few simple remedies, delaying consulting 
a specialist in lung diseases, or visiting an institute, 
until the disease has made such inroads upon the vi- 
tals that the combined skill and equipment of the best 
can not avail them. We have extraordinary facilities, 
(having expended over 85,000 in this department alone,) 13 
in building extensive air chambers, oxygen cylinders, 
inhalation apparatus, etc. We are constrained to ad- 
monish all who are on the borderland of Tuberculosis 
(consumption), to apply at once for a thorough physical 
examination, microscopical examination of sputa, and 
other excreta, and avail themselves of prompt and 
scientific treatment at our Institute. The therapeutic 
value of Koch’s Lymph, Chloride of gold and Iodine 
in hypodermic injection, together with the use of Other 
indicated and tried remedies we fully recognize, and 
are ever on the alert to utilize every agent that will 
contribute to our success in these cases. 
Kegarding asthma, chronic pneumonia, bronchitis 
and the other diseases of the respiratory organs, we 
claim that our experience and facilities for their treat- 
ment are such that we can give every assurance of the 
most gratifying results in all curable cases. 
HEART. 
It is not strange that, in this age of fast and high 
pressure living, when we hear almost daily of some 
sudden death, attributed to heart failure, that all should 
feel even an anxiety to know for a certainty that their 
heart is in a normal and healthy condition; or, that 
they should desire this knowledge from an expert or 
specialist in this most important branch of practice. 
To be able to make an absolutely reliable examination 
of the heart, detect the slightest irregularity, and 
know to a certainty just how to treat and correct it, re- 
quires the experience and skill of an expert. Many of 
these diseases which were once deemed incurable, now 
yield to scientific treatment, at our Institute. 
KIDNEYS. 
Perhaps no two organs in the body are more inti- 
mately associated—the one with the other—than are 
the heart and kidneys. Equally true is it that no two 
organs are the cause of more anxiety and disturbance. 
Often aches and pains are referred to these organs when 
they should be ascribed to disease elsewhere. The 
office or function of the kidneys being so very impor- 
tant, too great care cannot be given them, when dis- 14 
orde ed or diseased, and in no form of disease is it more 
difficult for the person affected, or even the family 
physician to determine the exact condition that exists, 
and its location. The specialist should be employed who 
will bring to his aid the service of the chemical and 
microscopical laboratory. With anything short of a 
high order of skill, with chemicals and the microscope, 
an erroneous judgment may be formed, and improper or 
insufficient treatment given. For instance, an acute or 
incipient case of Bright’s disease or Diabetes, may, by 
reason of not being early detected, and promptly and 
skilfully treated, reach the stage where the highest de- 
gree of skill cannot check or cure it. 
The great value of this form of treatment has been 
recognized for many years, by the progressive men in 
the profession; some going so far as to claim that it 
alone will cure many obstinate chronic and subacute 
diseases. In fact, some “Institutes” have nothing in 
the way of “aids” or adjuncts, except this vacuum 
treatment apparatus, and are claiming remarkable 
success. Such ailments as Crick in the Back or Lum- 
bago, Stich in the Side, Pleurisy and Chronic Pneu- 
monia Pains, Sciatica and Spinal Diseases, such as Lo- 
comotor Ataxia, etc , also Bright’s Disease of the Kid- 
neys respond to this treatment. All diseases depend- 
ing upon local congestion or irritation for their exist- 
ence, are very promptly and effectually relieved, or 
cured by the aid of this ingenious apparatus, which 
consists of metallic cups of various forms and sizes, 
with valves and soft rubber bases, constructed so as to 
fit any part of the body, even to receiving the whole 
limb, and an air pump, by means of which we exhaust 
the air, at any given point, thereby bringing the blood 
to the surface and equalizing the circulation in said 
part or parts. Belief often comes like magic. Paral- 
ized and atrophied muscles are restored more promptly 
than by any other method. Our outfit in this depart- 
ment is very complete, and is under the charge of a 
physician who has had a large experience and success 
in this mode of cure, 
PNEUMATIC OR VACUUM TREATMENT. 15 
DISEASES 
OF THE 
EYE, EAR, THROAT AND NOSE, 
F. F. CASSEDAY, PH. B., M. D. 
Editor of the “Medical Argus,” Ex-Dean and Ex-Pro- 
fessor of Eye and Ear Diseases, of the Kansas 
City Medical College, Ex-President Kan- 
sas City Medical Society and Ex- 
Vice-President of Missouri 
Institute. 
yt ■ 
/J\HIS department is fully equipped with all the 
VjT modern instruments and appliances for the recog- 
nition, exhaustive examination and scientific treat- 
ment, both medical and surgical, of every form of 
disease or injury affecting the eye, ear, nose and 
throat. 
DISEASES OF THE EYE. 
/•I MYOPIC EYE is commonly called a near-sighted 
eye. A Hypermetropic Eye is a far-sighted eye. 
An Astigmatic Eye is one in which there is irregular 
curvature of eye-ball. When these conditions exist 
spectacles are absolutely essential to secure perfect 
vision 
There has been a wonderful increase of Myopia or 
nearsightedness in this country during the last few 
years, especially among school children. 
Nearsightedness is an extremely dangerous disease as 
it is always progressive and will eventually end in 
blindness if not checked by suitable treatment and the 
proper kind of spectacles. The principal symptoms in- 
dicating nearsightedness are inability of the person to 
distinguish objects at a distance, pain in the head 
after using the eyes, an inclination to close the eyes 
and rub them with the hand, at the same time com- 
NEARSIGHTEDNESS. plaining of pain in and over the eyes when using 
them. The eye itself is very seldom inflamed and 
shows little signs externally or to the ordinary ob- 
server of the terrible disease which is slowly destroying 
it. Children especially, should be carefully watched 
and as soon as they complain of inability to see either 
for distance or near at hand, their eyes should be ex- 
amined at once to ascertain if nearsightedness is 
present. 
FARSIGHTEDNESS OR HYPERMETROPIA. 
This condition is frequently associated with loss of 
acuteness of vision and is aggravated by advancing 
years. The large majority of people, both men and 
women, find it necessary when from 40 to 50 years of 
age, to use spectacles to improve their vision. 
Such persons complain of inability to see fine print 
when it is getting a little dark, to thread a needle even 
in strong sunlight, to do fancy work, to read fine print, 
&c. 
Associated with this inability to do fine work there is 
a feeling of weariness in the eyes; after using them a 
short time, they perhaps will fill with tears and there 
is more or less blurring of vision wTlien attempting to 
read. This condition shows that there is imperative 
necessity for spectacles and treatment for the eyes, and 
this condition, if neglected, generally leads to serious 
inflammation of the eye ball and chronic granulation 
of the eyelids, which disease, if not speedily checked, 
will eventually result in total blindness. 
This condition is oftentimes accompanied by general 
weakness, with such conditions as Nervous Dyspepsia, 
irritation of the kidneys, and sensitiveness of the 
brain and nervous system generally, and at times also 
such disagreeable and dangerous symptoms as great 
sensitiveness of the eye to light, pain in and over the 
eye and other unpleasant symptoms. 
Astigmatism is indicated by poor vision at all dis- 
tances and requires spectacles to overcome it. In ad- 
dition to these diseases there are such troubles as 
blurring of vision, pain in and over the eye. cataract, inflammation of white of eye, tumors and growths on 
the eye and lids, white spots on eye, granulated lids, 
falling out of eyelashes, and redness of the edge of the 
lids. 
This is a very serious disease When sight begins to 
fail and rings form around the light, the vision is liable 
to be lost in a very short time. The eye grows as hard 
as stone, unless the disease is arrested and total blind- 
ness results. 
GLAUCOMA. 
CROSS EYES 
Some cases of cross eye can be cured by operation 
and others by properly fitted spectacles. 
“Watery eye” can be entirely cured by operation and 
treatment. 
STOPPAGE OF TEAR DUCTS. 
A large number of persons ruin their eyes by buying 
improperly fitted spectacles, in shops. Spectacles re- 
quire careful adjustment by an experienced oculist 
who understands the diseases of the eye. Properly 
fitted glasses help the eye; improperly fitted glasses may 
ruin the eyes, and produce blindness. Our facilities for 
the correct fitting of spectacles and eye glasses are 
unsurpassed in the United States. As a rule glasses 
are needed at from 35 to 45 years of age, but many 
children need them when from eight to ten years of age. 
If a child or adult complains of headache when using 
eyes to work or read, or if child cannot see persons on 
street or figures on blackboard at school clearly, have 
the eyes examined at once by an eye specialist. De- 
lays are very dangerous in these cases. 
If there is blurring of type, watering of eyes and a 
tired feeling in eyes when reading or sewing, there is 
urgent need of glasses. For the correction of astigma- 
tism glasses are absolutely necessary. 
SPECTACLES. THE EAR. 
MONG the important diseases of the ear may be 
mentioned inflammation and eczema of the ex- 
ternal ear, tumors and parasites, hardened wax and 
foreign bodies. There are in addition such diseases 
as Ulcers in and around ears. Pain and Inflammation, 
Running Ears,Deafness, Noises in the ears, and Cancers. 
We apply Artificial Drum Heads, furnish Ear Trumpets of 
all kinds; give advice and treatment in cases of Deaf- 
Mutism, and operate for Mastoid diseases, caused by 
running ears, and for disease of the Sinus in the upper 
jaw. 
[JTe have complete facilities and apparatus such as 
compressed air atomizers, vaporizers, mirrors, 
electric light, cautery batteries, etc., for the treatment 
of all diseases, deformities and injuries of the nose, 
including Acute Nasal Catarrh, or cold in the head. 
Chronic Nasal Catarrh, with dropping of mucous in the 
throat, and Chronic thickening of the mucous mem- 
branes over the turbinated bones in back part of the 
nose. This thickening of the membrane causes the 
nasal passages to close up and makes breathing 
through the nose difficult and very often absolutely 
impossible. We can remove this thickened and swollen 
membrane by a painless and rapid operation, thus 
enabling the patient to breathe freely through the 
nose, and relieving the stuffed up and choked sensa- 
tion. If this thickened and swollen membrane is 
allowed to remain and develop still further it makes 
the Catarrh much worse, causes the person to breathe 
through the mouth, producing chronic sore throat, and 
giving a nasal tone to the voice. It also prevents the 
discharges escaping from the nostrils in front and may 
produce ulcerations of the parts associated with an in- 
tolerable odor which makes a person disgusting to 
himself and to friends. There are in very many cases, 
thickening of the membrane. Tumors, Polypi, Cysts, 
Bony Growths, etc., just inside the nose in front or on 
DISEASES OF THE NOSE. 19 
either side. The middle portion (septum) of the nose is 
often broken or bent to one side, or the entire nose is 
crooked and out of shape. Among other diseases which 
may be mentioned are Dry Catarrh, associat ed with 
intense dryness of nose and throat, the formation of 
scaly crusts, of a greenish-gray color, sometimes tinged 
with blood. The odor in these cases is generally very 
bad, and unless properly treated such cases render 
those who suffer from them, extremely miserable and 
endanger their lives. 
SYPHILITIC OZOENA. 
(SPECIFIC CATARRH.) 
fHIS disease may assume the form of an intense in- 
flammation, with small elevations, which wear 
away and leave round or oval patches on the mucous 
membrane. These patches become cup shaped after a 
time and discharge quantities of offensive muco-pus 
(matter). It may assume the ulcerative form, when the 
destruction of tissue is terrible. It is of the utmost 
importance to begin tieatment early in these cases to 
stop the destruction of tissue. 
FETID CATARRH (SCROFULOUS OZOENA.) 
This disease is due to constitutional weakness, and 
can be relieved by proper treatment. 
Hay Fever is due to a deranged condition of the 
nerve centres, and is brought on by some irritating 
substances in the air coming in contact with the sensi- 
tive membrane of the nose. 
We can relieve every case of this disease, and cure a 
large number. Every case of this disease which has 
been under treatment thus far has been promptly re- 
lieved by the Compressed Air. Other diseases are Loss 
of Smell, Persistent Nosebleed, Chalky Concretions and 
Parasites in the Nose, and Acute Nasal Catarrh. 
HAY FEVER. CHRONIC NASAL CATARRH. 
Catanh is the cause of four-fifths of all cases of 
Deafness, and is also productive of Chronic Sore Throat. 
Laryngitis and Bronchitis. The constant dropping of 
mucous, hawking and “hemming” is extremely disa- 
greeable, not to say anything about the constant ex- 
pectoration (spitting), and the attention required to 
keep the nose and throat clear. 
Our treatment is pleasant, does not interfere with 
business and can be used at home if necessary. Our 
office treatment is very complete and satisfactory. 
THE THROAT. 
CHRONIC SORE THROAT. 
"BEGINNING with a feeling of dryness, the patient 
complains of a raw sensation, the voice becomes 
hoarse, frequent hacking and coughing are indulged in, 
which expels masses of thick mucous sometimes tinged 
with blood or pus. Both throat and tonsils are fre- 
quently involved. This disease can be completely 
cured under our treatment. 
GRANULAR PHARYNGITIS-RELAXED 
THROAT. 
This disease is seen especially in persons who use 
their voices a great deal, such as clergymen, lawyers, 
singers, etc. It begins with great dryness, followed by 
a tired feeling in throat after using the voice. This 
grows constantly until the pain and weariness in throat 
following speaking is intense, the throat meantime 
growing constantly more inflamed. A hacking cough 
often develops, hawking and expectoration are almost 
constant, and the voice changes in character in addi- 
tion to the hoarseness. The constant “ hemming ” 
produces relaxation of the soft palate and elongation 
of the uvula. Little elevations appear on the mem- 
brane of throat sometimes tipped w;ith white points, in 21 
other cases the elevations are same color as membrane. 
Granular Sore Throat is completely cured by our 
treatment, which is painless and can be borne by the 
most sensitive. 
Other diseases which may be mentioned are Acute 
Sore Throat, Aphthous Sore Throat (where white patches 
form in mouth and throat), Dry Sore Throat and Con- 
sumption of the Throat. Syphilitic Sore Throat may show 
itself as red spots or white abrasions on throat, fol- 
lowed by mucous patches on tongue, tonsils, mouth 
and lips. The Larynx may be involved, when cough 
and hoarseness will develope. If neglected destructive 
ulceration may set in and destroy the life of the 
sufferer. Such cases should apply for treatment at 
earliest possible moment, as these conditions can be 
entirely removed and cured before ulceration sets in 
and destroys the parts. 
Other diseases which we treat and operate for are 
Abscess of Throat, Tumors of all kinds, Paralysis of Throat, 
Foreign bodies, Tonsillitis (Quinsy), Enlargement of Tonsils, 
Elongated Ucula, Inflammation, Paralysis, and for- 
eign bodies in the Larynx. We are also prepared to 
perform the operation of opening the Trachea when 
suffocation is feared from Diphtheria, Croup, Burns, 
or stoppage of the Larynx, from any cause. This 
operation is termed Tracheotomy. 
All communications addressed to this department 
will receive prompt attention. 
COMPRESSED AIR. 
the vital energy of the body is so much re- 
duced by the preponderance of effete matters in 
the blood, as to cripple the functional integrity and en- 
ergy of the life forces, the lungs at once become incapa- 
ble of assimilating oxygen enough from an ordinary at- 
mosphere, to consume the excess of impurity: and as a 
result.this diseased condition must continue to increase 
unless a larger amount of oxygen can be carried to the 22 
blood. Exercise, therefore, in general, is highly recom- 
mended as a means of inhaling a larger amount of air. 
Butin so doing, the expenditure of vitality is often 
equal to, if not greater than that received. The conse- 
quence is, the patient in such cases is not only not ben- 
efited, but often greatly injured; because the outlay 
is greater than the income—tfye expense to the system 
heavier than the compensation received. 
By forming an atmosphere of twice the ordinary den- 
sity, a person can inhale an increased amount of air at 
a respiration, without experiencing the least inconve- 
nience, without the expenditure of any excess of vital- 
ity, and without the possibility of injurious effects 
This of course increases pro rata, the amount of oxygen 
supplied to the blood; also the vital and curative re- 
sources of the body by increasing the mechanical and 
chemical action. 
This brings us to the consideration of 
COMPRESSED AIR CHAMBERS. 
AN different parts of Europe experiments with this 
T agent have been slowly and carefully going on for 
many years: being conducted by physicians of the 
highest standing, such as Drs. Yon Liebig. Milliet, Von 
Vivenot, Tabarie, Junod, Demarquay, Trousseau, Pi- 
doux, Bertin, Pravaz, Gent. Moutard-Martin. Canuet, 
Leval-Picquechef, Fereol. Franchet, Cintrat, Sandahl, 
Bios, Lange and many others of equal prominence. 
The results' (which are taken from experiments upon 
several thousand cases) are marvellously gratifying 
and prove beyond a doubt that through this agent a 
problem of the greatest importance to the human fam- 
ily has been solved, namely: The finding of an effici- 
ent means of cure for invalids, who from some obscure 
peculiarity of constitution or disease, are not and can- 
not be reached by ordinary medical treatment. 
It has been in practical use at Reicnenhall. Berlin, 
Hanor fr, Stuttgart, Johannisberg, Ems, Weisbaden, 
Alton Zurich, Brussels, Paris, Montpelier, Lyons Nice, Stockholm, Milan, St. Petersburg, Ben Rhydding, 
Ikely, (Brompton Hospital) London, and at over thirty 
other cities and resorts throughout Europe for years, 
and considerable very important medical literature 
has been published on the subject. 
Dr. Von Liebig’s name will always be intimately as- 
sociated with this mode of treatment, as you may 
judge from the following extract from a letter from 
him. 
Extract from the Letter of Dr. Von Liebig (Son of 
Professor Von Liebig, the distinguished Chemist,) 
who conducts the compressed air treatment at 
Reichenhall, Germany. 
Munich. March 25,1882. 
Dear Doctor:—“Excuse my delay in answering your 
letter. I had to wait for a copy of the accompanying 
article on the action of compressed air to send to you. 
The pneumatic chambers at Reichenhall (proprietor 
Mr. E. Mack) are still enlarging the circle of their pa- 
trons Last summer there were so many applicants that 
at the height of the season, the new comers had to wait 
from eight to fourteen days for a seat, and the sittings 
went on the whole day. There were in the whole, 307 
persons, who took more than 6000 single treatments. In 
consequence Mr. Mack is erecting now a new chamber 
with twelve seats, and will be able, with this and the 
others, to accommodate twenty nine persons at a time.” 
The doctor goes on to enumerate several interesting 
works giving the remarkable results of this treatment 
and closes with the most cordial encouragement 
DESCRIPTION OF TREATMENT ROOMS and 
APPLIANCES. 
fHE cylinders or pneumatic chambers are made of 
quarter iuch boiler iron, and the larger one, as it 
rests on one end, is about 11 feet in diameter; the 
top and bottom being flat are supported by strong 
beams. The window panes, which are set in a heavy 
east iron sash, are about one inch in thickness and six 24 
inches square. The door is cast iron, closing from the 
inside against a rubber packing in the iron door casing. 
In short, the entire room is so constructed as to safely 
withstand a pressure of more than two atmospheres, or 
from fifteen to twenty extra pounds to the square inch 
A fifteen horse power engine drives a double acting air 
pump capable of supplying ten cubic feet per minute, 
of double density of air, for each person in the room 
Connected with this by a two inch pipe is a purifier to 
take out the accidental impurities in the air. The pipe 
after leaving the purifier passes through a cooler and 
finally enters the top of the room. In the bottom is a 
self regulating safety or escape valve. A treatment 
usually lasts about one hour, requiring from ten to 
fifteen minutes to raise the pressure, and the same 
Iongth of time at its close to let it off. The air is al- 
lowed to escape a little even at first, and when the de- 
sired density is attained, it escapes as fast as it comes 
in. During the last fifteen minutes it of course escapes 
much faster than it is supplied. Thus it may be seen 
the circulation and ventilation must be perfect. It is 
well lighted and supplied with easy chairs, thus ren- 
dering the occupants as comfortable as in their owr 
sitting rooms. The larger chamber will accommodate 
from eight to twelve persons, and since the tempera- 
ture is kept at from sixty to seventy-five degrees, the 
ordinary clothing is worn, and the time may be occu- 
pied in reading, conversing, playing games, sleeping, 
etc. The sensation while in this pneumatic chamber is 
described by some as agreeably restful and soothing, 
and by others as slightly exhilarating, according to the 
condition of the nervous system and the circulation. 
THE FACTORS OR AGENCIES ENTERING 
INTO THIS TREATMENT. 
f HE three most important ones are, 1st., the stimu 
lating action of the ingress and egress of the Pressure. 
2d, the increased appropriation of oxygen, 3d, the in- 
creased chemical action under pressure. 25 
STIMULATING ACTION OF THE INGRESS 
AND EGRESS OF THE PRESSURE. 
AN the ordinary atmosphere, as every one knows, ev- 
ery square inch of the body is subjected to a pres- 
sure of fifteen pounds, but as it is equalized or dif- 
fused throughout every minute tissue we are uncon- 
sciousof it. So, when the body is subjected to a com- 
pressed atmosphere, the air at once begins to permeate 
and fill it, thus keeping a level or balance between the 
pressure within and without. When this level is attain- 
ed (within about 15 minutes after closing the door) the 
patient feels very much the same as in the ordinary 
density excepting perhaps a slight exhilaration. About 
the same length of time is occupied in letting off the 
pressure at the close of each treatment. This in-coming 
and out-going atmospheric action opens all the ducts 
and passages of the glands, relieves congestions, equal- 
izes the circulation, and stimulates all organs and tis- 
sues in the body to a natural and healthy performance 
of their functions. 
It acts as a gentle Massage to every microscopical tis- 
sue in the body. Nothing is so prompt, harmless and cer- 
tain. Nothing will so naturally, quickly and efficient- 
ly enter every tissue and substance of the body, invig- 
orating the functions, removing morbid obstructions, 
excesses of accumulated carbon, and the symptoms of 
embarrassed nervous tone. By its inherent force, it re- 
moves at once the barriers of obstruction. Its subtile 
currents find their way through every part of the or- 
;anism, arousing the entire system to renewed life and 
aealtli. 
It posseeses the negative goodness of being harmless 
and the positive goodness of being powerful 
Physicians who have experimented care- 
fully on this subject, have arrived at the conclu- 
sion that about twenty per cent, of oxygen is ab- 
sorbed or assimilated by the blood (through the lungs) 
ACTION OF THE OXYGEN. while in compressed air chambers, over and above 
what is assimilated from the ordinary air. Of course, 
in a given volume of this double density of air taken 
into the lungs, there is nearly a double amount of oxy- 
gen exposed in the air cells of the lungs for absorption, 
yet they do not seem capable of taking up more than 
this additional twenty per cent. However, this in- 
crease is amply sufficient to act, as the most wonderful 
blood purifier known, and as the most efficient stimulant 
to the ultimate digestion or assimilation of the food. A 
writer on the action of Oxygen has so well expressed it, 
that we quote the following: 
“ Why some substances act as emetics and others as 
cathartics, diuretics, tonics, etc., no one can tell; still 
less can any one tell why each substance in all these 
classes has, besides the above stated general action, a 
specific or alterative action which distinguishes it from 
every other substance in its class. So also we may not 
know how oxygen acts to support animal life, because 
we can never know anything of the interior nature of 
life itself. 
“But as chemists and physiologists we do know 
enough of its action when taken into the lungs to make 
that knowledge worth the stating. 
“When we breathe ordinarily we inhale a certain 
quantity of atmospheric air, and immediately exhale 
or breathe out four-fifths of what we inhaled; that is, 
all the nitrogen, and something besides, as we shall see. 
The other one-fifth, nearly all the oxygen, is absorbed 
into the system. Now whatever else this vital element 
may do in the body, it performs that most important 
office, the purification of the blood, and this is the 
method of doing it; one-half the heart is always en- 
gaged in pumping the blood, that has been collected 
from all parts of the body, into the lungs. Here this 
blood, dark and impure from being loaded with a kind 
of charcoal or carbon, the worn-out tissues of the body, 
comes so near to the air inhaled that nothing lies be- 
tween the blood and the air but a most delicate filmy 
membrane, so attenuated that the oxygen is instantly 
absorbed through it into the blood. Here it immedi- 
ately forms a chemical union with the carbon which it 
finds in the blood thus general ing carbonic acid gas; and this gas passes as readily through the same mem- 
brane, to be exhttled with the breath, as the oxygen did 
in the opposite direction. (The carbonic acid gas is 
the something besides which is breathed out with the 
nitrogen). The blood is thus relieved of its impurities 
and left of a bright crimson color, and in this state .t 
is returned to the other half of the heart, to be again 
sent on its life and health dispensing round. Again it 
is returned to the lungs loaded with more impurities, 
thus ever completing the circle of life. 
“If you put some dark blood, such as may be taken 
from the veins, into a jar containing pure oxygen, and 
agitate the two together, the blood will readily change 
its color to bright red, like that found in the arteries. 
“We are now prepared to understand how a bountiful 
supply of oxygen may act to restore a diseased body to 
a state of healthy activity.” 
INCREASED CHEMICAL ACTION UNDER 
PRESSURE. 
This can hardly he called a separate and distinct fac- 
tor in the treatment as it is the result of the united 
action of the other two, i. e., the Oxygen and the Pres- 
sure. Dr. L. B. Sperry, professor of Physiology and 
Sanitary Science in Carlton College, who has studied 
the action of this treatment, presents this phase as 
follows: 
“Another reason for the curative effects of Com- 
pressed Air Treatment is found in its influence upon 
the ultimate processes of nutrition, i. c., upon the pro- 
cesses of tissue assimilation and disassimilation. It is 
a well-known fact that many chemical changes cannot 
occur until the molecules of the different substances 
are brought into very close contact with each other. It 
is to secure this condition that the chemist must gen- 
erally make solution of his substances, or, if that be 
impracticable, fuse them or mechanically press them 
together. Spontaneous combustion is usually due to 
the condensation of oxygen in the interstices of porous 28 
substances. In many cases of chronic disease the in- 
nervation is sluggish, the ti-sues are relaxed, the 
molecules lying passively apart from each other, and 
those delicate and obscure magnetic forces upon which 
nutritive changes are so dependent do not find the con- 
ditions for action. The Compressed Air Treatment 
presses the tissues together, brings the molecules more 
closely in contact and thus favors the play of those 
obscure but powerful chemical and magnetic forces 
upon which the processes of nutrition depend. 
•‘Nutrition being improved health returns; for per- 
fection of nutrition always brings 'perfection of health.” 
It might appear to some that this stimulated activity 
would result in a reduction of flesh; but this is not so, 
except in cases where there is an abnormal amount of 
adipose tissue, since the treatment has the effect of 
producing an increased demand for food and an in- 
creased power to digest and assimilate it. 
What the doctor has spoken of as “tissue assimilation 
and di-sassimilation” means that unhealthy tissues are 
thrown off or eliminated from the system, while 
healthy ones take their places. It is in this way that 
the Compressed Air Treatment reaches even the re- 
motest fibres of the body, whether of the muscular, 
glandular, nervous, or bony structure, and thus fur- 
nishes the conditions of recovery from disease. 
GENEEAL EFFECTS. 
EFFECT OF THE PRESSURE UPON RES- 
PIRATION, 
fUE favorable effect which compressed-air has upon 
the body is founded upon the indispensable co- 
operation of the pressure in the act of breathing. 
In the ordinary atmosphere life is maintained not 
only by the oxygen contained in it, but by its pressure, 
which alone renders the expansion of the lungs possi- 
ble. Hence, it is natural to conclude that every change 
of pressure will manifest itself in the manner of 29 
breathing: And observation proves that under high 
pressure inhalation is faster and deeper than in the or- 
dinary air, thus facilitating the inspiratory act, by 
supporting the muscles of the same. The effect upon 
expiration is very different, since being passive, no 
muscular .force enters into this: and as the pressure 
increases there is a greater resistance offered to the 
escaping breath, thereby prolonging it. On the other 
hand when the pressure is lessened there is less resist- 
ance and expiration shortened. Observation thus 
shows that in compressed-air inspiration is deeper, ex- 
pansion greater, and the whole respiratory act slower. 
After the prescribed number of treatments have been 
taken, this improved condition is permanent in cases 
where breathing has been abnormally shallow and 
rapid. 
EFFECT UPON THE CIRCULATION. 
(«fs a natural consequence of improved respiration 
there is at once manifested a corresponding 
improvement in the general circulation of the 
hlood, which is brought about in the following way: 
The draining action which the expansion of the lungs 
always exerts upon the blood contained in the large 
veins, is increased under these new conditions, thus re- 
lieving passive congestions. Whenever there is a par- 
tial obstruction to the veinous circulation, a portion of 
the blood is withheld from the arteries, and the pulse- 
beat becomes smaller and faster: And for the reasons 
above stated, under the influence of compressed air the 
heart’s action becomes slower and stronger, and the 
blood is distributed naturally throughout the entire 
body. The importance of this improvement may be 
recognized from the fact that there is scarcely a nama- 
ble ill without the presence of congestion as a disturbing 
element. By this is meant an imperfect circulation— 
too much blood being carried to and retained in an or- 
gan or part, at the expense of some other part, usually 
the extremities. The taking up by the blood of an 
additional amount of oxygen has something to do with this immediate improvement; but the most important 
agency is the action of the pressure. Few people out- 
side of the profession have an adequate idea of the 
signification of congestion, or at least of the area it 
covers as a cause in human suffering. Unless it is de- 
pendent upon serious organic disease of the heart, 
these treatments will perfect the circulation very 
promptly, and this action is of incalculable importance 
In the treatment of nearly every form of disease. 
EFFECT UPON DIGESTION AND ASSIMI- 
LATION. 
TIE effects of compressed air upon the primary, 
secondary and ultimate digestion of food is in 
most cases truly marvelous. Without careful re- 
flection it is difficult to comprehend how it can ac- 
complish this result. The explanation is as follows: 
The mechanical action of the ingoing and outcoming 
pressure, together with the increased amount of oxygen 
taken into the blood, eliminates effete or worn out 
matter from every part of the system; and this pro- 
d uces a craving or demand for food from which to build 
up new and healthy tissues, thus insuring a perfect 
and permanent relief from dyspepsia. 
The effect upon the expansion of the chest; the cir- 
culation and purifying of the blood; and the digestion 
and assimilation of food, is very similar to that of 
vigorous and healthful exercise, only it is much more 
marked and lasting and is not followed by depression 
or reaction. 
Did over-worked business men and those who for 
various reasons are unable to take sufficient exercise 
or an occasional vacation, realize this action, our cham- 
bers would not accommodate this class alone. 
SPECIAL ACTION. 
rijRANTING the above named general effects It 
must be easy for any one to understand how this 
treatment will cure, or aid in curing, a large variety 31 
of sub-acute and chronic diseases; for anything which 
will give a perfect respiration, a perfect circulation, 
and a perfect digestion and assimilation, will, with few 
exceptions, re-establish a natural condition of all the 
organs of the body. 
CHILDREN respond very promptly to the action of 
Compressed Air. Any scrofulous manifestations, im- 
perfect development, or delicate appearance, disappear 
after a short course in the chambers. They enjoy the 
sittings, and a large number of cases treated, attest 
their value by a speedy return to a healthful animation 
and appearance. 
Dr. Von Liebig, in his writings on the subject, empha- 
sizes their importance in the treatment of girls between 
the ages of twelve and eighteen. 
Dr. Milliet records the result of his experience with 
this treatment in twenty-two cases,comprising asthma, 
congestion of the lungs, emphysema, hepatisation, 
phthisis, bronchial catarrh, chlorosis, whooping cough, 
laryngo-tracheitis, broncho-tracheitis, bronchitis and 
chronic pneumonia. 
Dr. Bertin records thirty-five observations in bron- 
chitis, acute and chronic, chronic anginia with aphonia, 
pulmonary oedema, asthma, haemoptysis and chronic 
pneumonia. 
Dr. Sandahl, of Stockholm, reported the statistical 
observations of three hundred and fifty-three cases, of 
which there were one hundred and forty of diseases of 
the larynx and trachea, seven of pneumonia, twenty- 
two of asthma with emphysema, thirty-one of tuber- 
culosis, five of organic valvular insufficiency of the 
heart, ten of anaemia, thirty-five of nasal catarrh, and 
a large number of menstrual irregularities. 
Dr. Lange says: After the application of compressed 
air the organs of digestion are placed in abetter condi- 
tion, whilst the appetite increases and the functions of 
the bowels are performed more perfectly; also increase 
in the secretion of the urine has been observed in most 
cases. 
Dr. Pravaz cites six cases and Dr. Lange fifteen, in 
whizh hearing was restored by compressed air. 32 
OUR EXPERIENCE WITH COMPRESSED AIR 
in a very large number of cases belonging to above 
named class, has proven conclusively that infinitely 
more permanent good can be obtained by spending 
an hour during the day or evening in the compressed 
air chamber (even while attending to business during 
the remainder of the day) than by any change of cli- 
mate, whether to the mountains, the sea-side, or else- 
where, and at one tenth of the expense, saying nothing 
about the loss to business which an absence entails. 
Besides the physiological action described in the fore- 
going pages, we pass the purified air through a strong 
solution of sea salt, thus securing all the tonic and 
bracing effects of a perfect ocean air. It is often al- 
most magical how quickly the tired body and confused 
brain will respond and clear up under the action of this 
air, at a double atmospheric pressure, thus insuring a 
return to a perfect physical condition and enabling the 
intellectual faculties to work with more ease, elasticity 
and efficiency. 
( 
TO SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS. 
OTHING will develop, strengthen, give volume and 
1 to the voice, like a compressed atmos- 
phere. It acts by deepening and slowing the respira- 
tion; by giving greater tension and toue to the vocal 
chords: and by relieving the air passages of any exist- 
ing congestion or catarrhal condition (as fully ex- 
plained in foregoing pages). 
We cordially invite the medical profession and the 
Dublic to call and inspect our air chambers, or address. 
MINNEAPOLIS MEDICAL AND SURGICAL 
INSTITUTE. 
828 First ave. South, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 
W. D. LAWRENCE, M. D., Pres, and Gen’l Manager. 
Hours at Institute: 10 a m. to 12:30; 2 to 6 p. m. 
Institute telephone 1399-2. Residence 1811 Park ave. 
Residence telephone 453-2. 
Patients hours for entering air chambers, 10:30 A. 
M., 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, and 7:30 P. M. Sharp. Personel of gtaff. 
W. D. LAWRENCE, M. D,, 
General Medicine and Diseases of Children. 
E -President St. Paul and Minneapolis Academy of Medicine. 
J. L. STONE, M. D., 
Diseases Lungs, Heart and Kidneys. 
For five years in charge of the Rochester, X. Y. Sanitarium. 
C. G. HIGBEE, M. D.a 
Abdominal Surgery and Diseases of Women. 
Ex-Vice President American Institute, Ex-President State Institute and long 
eminent as a Gynecologist. 
F. F. CASSEDAY, PH. B. M. D.. 
Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Throat and Nose. 
Editor of the ‘‘Medical Argus,” Ex Dean and Ex Professor of Eye and Ear 
Diseases, of the Kansas City Medical College. Ex-President Kansas City Medical 
Society and Ex-Vice-President of Missouri Institute. 
W. D. MYERS, M. D., 
General and Orthopedic Surgery, 
Ex Surgeon of Regular and Volunteer Army. 
CARTER MCV. TOBEY, M. D., 
Rectal, Venereal and Skin Diseases. 
CHAS. GRISWOLD, M. D., 
Electro-Therapeutics and Mental and Nervous 
Diseases. 
Ex-Vice-President State Institute. 
H. H. LEAVITT, M. A., M. D., 
Minor and Orificial Surgery. 
Recently under Billroth, Schrotter and Carl Brown, of Vienna. 
For the benefit of those who do not know personally 
the individual members cf our staff, and the high repu- 
tation they have won by years of extensive practice in 
their particular specialties, we may be permitted to 
say that in providing for the different departments 
of Medicine and Surgery in our Institute, we selected 
our specialists with especial reference to their peculiar 
fitness and qualification for their positions, and are 
more than satisfied with the high order of skill with 
which they have performed their services as Physi- 
cians, Surgeons, and expert Specialists. (indorsement. 
7lTE, tlie undersigned, take pleasure in endorsing the 
Minneapolis Medical and Sukgical Institute. 
W. D. Lawrence, M. D., President and General Man- 
ager, as entirely worthy of confidence. 
Hon. P. 13. Winston, Mayor of Minneapolis. 
Hon. W. D. Hale, Postmaster, Minneapolis. 
Hon.Gilbert A. Pierce, Ex. Gov. Dak. and Ed. Tribune. 
Hon. James N. Castle, Congressman, Stillwater. 
M. N. Gilbert, S. T. D., Asst. Bishop Minnesota. 
Rev. ,T. J. Faude, Rector of Gethsemane Church. 
H. G. Harrison, Prest. Security Bank. 
II. M. Knox, Vice-l’rest. Security Bank. 
Hon. John H. Stevens, Author and Editor. 
Hon. Hans. Mattson, Pres. Security S. & L. Assn. 
Hon. A. C. Haugan, Washington State Bank and 
Prest. Park Board. 
J. F. Calderwood, Ex. City Comptroller. 
Josiah H. Chase, Merchant Clothier. 
V. W. Bayless. Manager Minneapolis Linen Mill. 
S. E. Olson, S. E. Olson & Co., Dry Goods. 
E. H. Moulton, Ex. City Treas. and Treas. Farmers 
and Mechanics Saving Bank. 
A. C. Bruce, Proprietor Bruce Stock Farm. 
Geo. E. Maxwell, Cash. Flour City Nat. Bank. 
John T. West West Hotel. 
Hon. C. M. Loring, Capitalist. 
Joseph R. Hoiflin & Co., Druggists. 
Wilbert Irwin, Div. Supt. C., M. & St. P. R. R. 
W. L. Martin, Sec. and Treas. ‘\Soo” Railway. 
Col. C. W. Johnson, Chief Clerk U. S. Senate. 
Correspondence and culls solicited for consultation, 
operation or treatment at institute or anywhere in 
t lie Northwest. 
Minneapolis MedicaU Surgical Institute, 
828 FIRST AVE. SOUTH. 
W. D. Lawrence, M. D., Minneapolis, Xlinn. 
Prest. and General Manager.