ALARMING SPREAD OF INFLUENZA.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2002, 1 February 1890, Page 1

ALARMING SPREAD OF INFLUENZA.

The outbreak of influenza in Europe has now crossed the Atlantic and assumed Buch widespread dimensions that we cannot ignore the possibility that this I j teat epidemic may find its way in our midst. The swiftness with which it spreads, involving entire continents within such brief limits of time, its origin and diffusion, combine to render it the most typical of all epidemic diseases. Strictly speaking it is not a modern disease, but has made its appearance centuries ago, when it traversed the whole of Europe, barely one-tenth of the population escaping its visitation. In this triumphant hour of expanding civilization, where man’s ingenuity has annihilated space and time,, it is within the range of probability ’that the scourge may be to these shores, Let ns - therefore take such precautionary measures that sliould avert an introduction of this epidemic or confine its operations within the narrowest of limits. Influenza is not aidisease .mi generis, but, like most fevers, whatever they are designated in tho jargon of the medical schools, is but the effect of debility, and attacks those susceptible to its germs. It is now confirmed that all morbid action is uniform and that the primary symptoms denote functional disorder of the liver and kidneys. The alarming spread of the epidemic may, therefore, be stayed in its progress, its cause counteracted by human foresight. It behoves those who possess health to fortify their system, while those debilitated in- their constitution should stimulate their dormant functions into activity by a course of Warner’s Safe Cure, which infallibly restores constitutional vigor, in proof whereof we attach the following attestations recently received from responsible sources, which must carry conviction to everybody’s mind ; The Rev. J. Auchinleck Ross, Incumbent of Cootamuiidra, N.S. W,, states; —“ I can bear witness to the efficacy of Warner’s Safe Cure, having used the same while subjected to attacks of fever. A servant of mine suffered from a large swelling in the left breast, which has frequently discharged, especially in warm weather. She consulted various doctors without obtaining much relief. At my instance she took Warner’s Safe Cure, and with tho use of the second bottle the swelling almost subsided.” The Rev. O. H. Haggar, M.A., ‘d.D.. Ph D,, Townsville, Q., testifies under date September, 1889 : : —“ During my extensive experience in Australia I have come across many people who claim to have been benefited by the use of Warner’s Safe Cure, A decided fever case came under my notice, where a prompt resort to Warner’s Safe Cure and Safe Pills wrought wonders. I have on several occasions taken Warner’s Safe Cure with great benefit to myself, more particularly for renal calculi, which prostrated me on several occasions. Apart from experience, my knowledge of chemistry and materia medica lead me to conclude that the Safe Cure is a good thing,” Mr Jas. E. Tonkin, M.L.A., writes to ua : —“Sydney, January 2, 1890.—1 have for several years suffered from disorganisation of the kidneys, combined with sciatic pains. I have used for this complaint some six bottles of Warner's Safa Cure, with complete relief, and have no hesitation in recommending the same to anyone suffering from the same cause. The Yen. Archdeacon Plume, M.A., of New South Wales, certifies : “ Daring my long bush tours I h ive come across many wonderful cures effected by Warner’s Safe Cure. For fever, so prevalent in the bush, it seems a certain cure. From what I have seen on my late trip, I should never start on a journey without my pack being furnished with a bottle of the above medicine.” Mr J. Saxby, head master, Public School, Burwood, volunteers the following ;—“ Having suffered from a sluggish liyer and severe pains in the back, during the latter part of 1887 I tried the effect of Warner s Safe Cure. After taking one bottle I felt very much better, and on recurrence of similar indisposition a few months ago tho same remedy did me a great deal of good.” Mrs L. A. Parkerson, of Temuka, writes :—“ln the year 1885 I became so unwt-1- I could not walk without suffering great pain in the legs and small of the bach and shoulders, with shortness of breath. My |legs and ankles would swell so badly that I conl l not walk for days. I was suffering the most excruciating pains in the small of tho back, under the shoulders, cramps in the calf of the legs, shortness of breath, and a du!!, heavy pain across the brow, each dap getting rapidly toorse, until at last 1 could not turn in my bed without help. My urine was of a dark color, and after standing for a short time became quite thick with sand or brick dust. I could not eat, and scarcely had strength to swallow liquids. One morning a lady friend of mine called to see mo, and told me of the wondrous cures that 1 Warner’s Safe Cure ’ had effected, and made promise to send fora bottle. When i took the first dose I felt instan relief, and an hour afterwards took a second dose, when for the first time for a month t felt an inclination to sleep and began to breathe more freely. After taking the third bottle 1 rapidly gained strength. After taking'nine bottles of ‘Warner’s Safe Cure ’ and seven vials of ‘ Warner’s Safe Cure 1 1 was quite recovered. I owe my present health—and even my life —under Providence to ‘ Warner’s Safe Cure ’ and * Warner’s Safe Pills.' ” The remarkable virtues of this great remedy require but to be disseminated ; a prompt recourse to it will subdue diseases of kidneys and liver, and must j stem the alarming spread of influenza.