Magic Medicine
Two "doctors" have been practising in Sydney, New South Wales, with a success that could not be wondered at were their •professional cures well authenticated.' They assert that a few doses of ; their magic syrup, administered by a woman to her second husband cured him of morose, disobliging manners; 'a stingy disposition and ' an inclination towards strong drink. Agrudging-father, to whom a few drops were administered surreptitiouslyin his teaj incontinently changed his __md about: bis daughter's trouseeauV and not only -provided her with with* a handsome ' some,' having previously refused -any, but added thereto a pleasant little dowry. A married man, who had been a victim to jealousy for a period of thirty-two years,; Was. completely cured- of this disagreeable malady at the age of -ixtyi The magic syrup, it will be seen, directly attacks the disposition, and treats infirmities of temper as ailments.- The professors of this new science have met with considerable success m Sydney, and the particulars of the different cases, as given on their handbills, are a source of much amusement to the educated part of the com-munity.—-Exchange.
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Feilding Star, Volume VII, Issue 101, 4 February 1886, Page 3
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184Magic Medicine Feilding Star, Volume VII, Issue 101, 4 February 1886, Page 3
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