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A saddened man was Bung, 
Although a prosperous and wealthy one; 
He only had one lung, 
And that, alas, was not a healthy one : 
But this condition was, remember, ere he 
Had taken Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry. 
He hated all M. D.’s, 
And positively wouldn’t hear of ’em: 
1 think he grudged their fees; 
He swore ’twas ’cause he stood in fear of ’em 
And if he hated doctors, think how very 
Opposed he was to Balsam of Wild Cherry. 
“ To foreign parts I’ll fly,” 
Said Bung, “ no sort of use resisting me; 
If die I must, why I 
Can do so without your assisting me. 
So And some other chap to drug and blister; 
I’m off,” said he. “You are,” said Dr. Wistar, WISTAR’S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY, 
ONE OF THE 
OLDEST AND MOST RELIABLE REMEDIES IN THE WORLD 
FOR THE CURE OF 
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Bron- 
chitis, Inflnenza, Asthma, Whooping-Cough, 
Croup, and every affection of the Throat, 
Lnngs and Chest, including Con- 
sumption. 
This remarkable remedy is as highly appreciated, 
and as much sought after now, as on its first intro- 
duction many years since, when, by the astonishing 
cures which it performed, such a furore was excited 
in the invalid community. The same results follow its 
use now as formerly; and the sick are assured that 
the high standard of excellence on which its popu- 
larity is based will always be maintained. The pro- 
prietors, mindful of their responsibility to the af- 
flicted, exercise the utmost care in the selection and 
compounding of the various Ingredients of which the 
Balsam is composed. So long as this is done WIS- 
TAR’S BALSAM will continue to maintain its su- 
premacy and commend itself to the world as the best 
remedial agent — the most safe, certain, speedy and 
permanent in its results; in short, it will be prized 
as the remedy incomparable. 
WISTAR’S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY, 
THE 
GREAT REMEDY FOR CONSUMPTION. 
Is acknowledged by many prominent physicians to 
be the most reliable preparation ever introduced for 
the RELIEF and CURE of all lung complaints. 
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CUBED 
By a timely resort to this standard remedy, as is 
proved by hundreds of testimonials it has received. 
A CASE OP CONSUMPTION. 
From Mrs. MELISSA M. BALL, of East Btoneham, 
Oxford County, Me. 
“ In the early part of last winter I took a severe 
cold, and shortly afterward a distressing cough was 
added to it. My friends did everything they could 
for me, but without avail. The best physicians that 
could be procured did not relieve me, and my cough 
continued with me all through the winter with in- 
creasing severity. I spit blood three or four times 
a day, and my friends considering my case hopeless 
gave me up as a confirmed consumptive. I was in 
this condition when I heard of DR. WISTAR’S 
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY. 1 began its use, 
and before I had taken half a bottle my cough and 
all my other troubles left me, and I was cured. I 
feel so truly indebted to this great remedy for what 
it has done for me that I send you this voluntary testi- 
mony, hoping it may be the means of Inducing others, 
who are suffering as I was, to make use of it.” The captain of the ship 
Observed, “ Dear me, you look quite poorly, sir; 
I hope this little trip 
Will do you lots of good; but surely, sir, 
Beside sea air you need some tonic wholesome: 
Try this,” producing Wistar’s Cherry Balsam. From SEYMOUR THACHER, M. D., of Hermon, 
New York. 
•‘WISTAR’S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY 
gives universal satisfaction. It seems to cure a cough 
by loosening and cleansing the lungs and allaying 
irritation, thus removing the cause instead of dry- 
ing up the Cough and leaving the cause behind. I 
consider the Balsam the best Cough medicine with 
which I am acquainted.” 
TESTIMONIALS IN FAVOR OF WISTAR’S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY 
From NATHAN PLUMMER, M. D., Auburn, N. H. 
“Although averse to countenancing patent medi- 
cines, I cheerfully make an exception of your very 
excellent lung preparation, DR. WISTAK’S BAL- 
SAM OF WILD CHERRY. This preparation I 
have used in my practice for more than ten years 
past, and have always found it to be of more effec- 
tual service than anything within my knowledge. I 
recommend it with the greatest confidence to those 
subject to Coughs and Pulmonary Complaints.” 
From R FELLOWS, M. D., of Hill, N. H. 
‘‘I have made use of this preparation for several 
years, and it has proved to be very reliable and effi- 
cacious in the treatment of severe and long standing 
Coughs. I know of one patient, now in comfortable 
health, who has taken this remedy, and who but for 
its use, I consider would not now be living.” 
From E. T. QUIMBY, A. M., Principal of the “ New 
Ipswich (N. H.) Appleton Academy.” 
“ For more than fifteen years I have used DR. 
WISTAR’S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY for 
Goughs, Colds and Sore Throat, to which I, in com- 
mon with the rest of mankind, am subject; and it 
gives me pleasure to say that I consider it the very 
best remedy with which I am acquainted.” 
From A. DUNKLEE, Postmaster at West Brat- 
tleboro’, Vt. 
“ I am subject to sudden colds, followed by hard 
coughs, for which I use the BALSAM, and find it 
the best remedy for a cough or a sore throat that I 
ever was acquainted with. My family also are as 
much in favor of it as myself. In fact, we always 
have it in the house, and would as soon think of doing 
without flour as your excellent BALSAM OF WILD 
CHERRY.” 
From Hon. J. E. SMITH, of Maryland. 
“ I have frequently used DR. WISTAR’S BAL- 
SAM OF WILD CHERRY for severe colds, and 
always with decided benefit. I know of no prepa- 
ration that is more efficacious or more deserving of 
general use.” :w IS TAR'S \K 
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CONSUMPTION, 
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Jin London streets he met 
A portly man, before he’d been an hour there, 
Who said to him, “ I’ll bet 
I know why you so at the Tower stare; 
Just read that bill,” said he, “you need it, Mister.” 
It read, “Try Balsam of Wild Cherry, — Wistar.” TESTIMONIALS IN FAVOR OF WISTAR’S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY. 
Prom the BOSTON EVENING TRAVELLER. 
“It is, perhaps, but a simple act of justice to the 
proprietors of WISTAR’S BALSAM OF WILD 
CHERRY for us to say, that our personal experi- 
ence in the use of this article has impressed us fa- 
vorably. One of the proprietors of the Traveller was 
entirely cured of a severe cough of four months’ con- 
tinuance, by the use of this Balsam, and several of 
our friends and acquaintances, who have tried the 
article, have found it of great service in relieving 
them of severe coughs and shortness of breathing, 
with which they had been afflicted.” 
From JOHN FLAGG, Esq., of Bennington, N. H. 
“ Three years since I was very much reduced with 
a dreadful cough, which resulted in Bronchitis, af- 
fecting me so severely as to render it difficult to 
speak in an audible voice. To this was added severe 
night sweats, and I was fearful of going into a de- 
cline. After recourse to various remedies, to no 
purpose, I made use of WISTAR’S BALSAM OF 
WILD CHERRY, a few bottles of which fully re- 
stored me to health." 
From the PORTSMOUTH JOURNAL. 
“A venerable clergyman recently informed us that 
he always carries a vial of WISTAR’S BALSAM in 
his pocket. He has long been troubled with bron- 
chitis, but after tasting this Balsam he is enabled to 
go through with the services of the pulpit, without 
experiencing any difficulty from his disease.” 
THIS HOUSEHOLD REMEDY 
Should he in the hands of every family and individ- 
ual, as its timely use in case of a slight cold will 
cause immediate relief, while cases of long stand- 
ing, and apparently incurable character, often yield 
to its wonderful curative powers and its great adap- 
tation to the wants of man when afflicted. 
From the MANCHESTER DAILY UNION. 
“WISTAR’S BALSAM OP WILD CHERRY is 
no quack nostrum, but a genuine medicine skilfully 
prepared, and well adapted to the class of diseases 
for which it is recommended. Regular physicians 
recommend it. We have not only advertised it, but 
have used it in our family, and speak from experi- 
ence of its value.” 
DO NOT BE DECEIVED 
By articles bearing similar names. Be sure you get 
DR, WISTAR’S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY, 
■with the signature of “ I. BUTTS ’’ on the wrapper. 
50 Cents and $1,00 a Bottle. 
Prepared hy SETH W. FOWLE & SONS, Bos- 
ton, Mass. Sold by druggists and dealers generally. To Paris next he ran, 
And found, not least among its mysteries, 
That nearly every man 
Knew very well wlio Dr. Wistar is ; 
For everybody said to him, “ Mon cheri, 
Try Dr. Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry.” 
LE.BAUME 
DEGERI5E5 
SAUVASES 
i DE W15TAR To Berlin next he went, 
But found no one in all the city who, 
In blank astonishment, 
Did not exclaim, “ Meinherr, I pity you! ” 
Such ignorance as Bung’s, in fact, appals ’em: 
“ What! Never heard of Wistak’s Cherry Balsam ? ” NAZIS TABS BALSAM 
QF 
WILD CHERRY. 
O’er Russia’s icy waste 
He took his way upon a bicycle, 
And saw, affixed with paste, 
A placard strange to every icicle. 
“ Translate this legend, please.” A Russian merry 
Replied, “ Try Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry.” 
ZTAJZ XU-bVT 
AAeam PERUVIAN SYRUP 
Vitalizes and Enriches the Blood, Tones up 
the System, Makes the Weak Strong, 
Builds up the Broken-down, In- 
vigorates the Brain, and 
CURES 
Dyspepsia, Nervous Affections, General Debility, Neural- 
gia, Fever and Ague, Paralysis, Chronic Diarrhoea, 
Boils, Dropsy, Humors, Female Complaints, 
Liver Complaint, Remittent Fever, and 
All Diseases originating in a Bad State of the Blood, or 
accompanied by Debility or a Low State of the 
System. 
PERUVIAN SYRUP 
Supplies the blood with its Vital Principle or 
Life Element, IRON; infusing Strength, Vigor 
and New Life into all parts of the system. BEING 
FREE FROM ALCOHOL, its energizing effects are 
not followed by corresponding reaction, but are per- 
manent. 
SETH W. FOWLE & SONS, Proprietors, 86 
Harrison Avenue, Boston. Sold by all druggists. 
Pamphlets by mail free. 
PERUVIAN SYRUP vs. ALCOHOLIC 
TONICS. 
It has long been a desideratum with the medical 
profession to supply a preparation of Iron less ob- 
jectionable than any of those now in use, which often 
produce unfavorable effects upon the system, espe- 
cially when prepared with alcoholic fluids. 
In many cases of debility and convalescence from 
disease, where a tonic is indicated, wine, brandy, 
porter, &c., have been recommended; but these are 
of very doubtful efficacy, to say the least. Alcohol is 
never digested, is ranked among the diffusible stim- 
uli, and is incapable of affording nutrition. It cre- 
ates generally an unnatural excitement and derange- 
ment of the circulation, irritating the whole system 
by preventing the blood from losing its carbon. 
Again, how difficult it is to obtain an article ap- 
proaching to purity; almost all the wines, brandies, 
porters, &c., being more or less adulterated. 
Such being the case in regard to the spirituous prep- 
arations of iron, and the alcoholic drinks, of which 
any one can satisfy himself by investigating the sub- 
ject, an opportunity is now presented in the PERU- 
VIAN SYRUP for the trial of an article in general 
practice which has the very strongest recommenda- 
tions from medical and scientific men of the highest 
character—a preparation which so happily combines 
the protoxide of iron with the other constituent parts 
that the effects incident to the use of iron salts are 
entirely obviated. In Rome thus spoke the Pope : 
“ I'm glad to meet you, I assure you, sir 
You are quite well, I hope? 
No ? Then I know just what will cure you, sir. 
What, ho! Request our court apothecary 
To bring some Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry.” TESTIMONIALS IN FAVOR OF PERUVIAN SYRUP. 
PROM A WELL-KNOWN WRITER, 
Mrs. MARY FRANCIS (“Margaret Blount”) of 
Woodstock, Vt. 
“ Two years ago I began to take the PERUVIAN 
SYRUP. I was in a languid, half-alive state, through 
incipient dyspepsia and defective circulation of the 
blood. Three bottles of the PERUVIAN SYRUP 
changed this to glowing, bounding health. I have a 
fine appetite, sleep soundly, and can walk five miles 
easily, without resting, or busy myself out of doors 
all day long without fatigue. 
A lady cousin, who resides with me, took the Syrup 
during her recovery from a serious illness of some 
weeks. She has been an invalid for years. Five bot- 
tles of the Syrup have so built up her system that she 
now eats quite heartily, sleeps well, and can walk 
three miles (in fine weather) without fatigue. I con- 
sider the medicine so invaluable to persons of seden- 
tary pursuits, or to those who suffer from languor or 
low spirits, that I relate this personal experience of 
its effects to you, leaving you to make what use you 
please of my letter.” 
A CASE OF THIRTY YEARS’ 
STANDING. 
From J. T. BOWEN, Esq., East Aurora, N. Y. 
“ I was troubled with dyspepsia for thirty years, 
and tried several medicines advertised for the cure 
of this distressing complaint, withont deriving any 
benefit from them. About a year ago I commenced 
taking the PERUVIAN SYRUP, and after using al- 
together twelve bottles I find myself entirely cured. 
I consider my case one of the worst I ever heard 
of, and I take groat pleasure in recommending the 
PERUVIAN SYRUP to all dyspeptics, believing 
that it will be sure to cure them.” 
AN EMINENT DIVINE of Boston says; 
“ I have used the PERUVIAN SYRUP for some 
time past; it gives me NEW VIGOR, BUOY- 
ANCY OF SPIRITS, ELASTICITY OF MUSCLE." 
From the Rev. J. W. OLM STEAD, Editor of the 
“ Watchman and Reflector.” 
“ We feel fully justified in commending to suffering 
invalids, of which various stages and types there are 
so many, this important and excellent medicine.” 
ANOTHER CLERGYMAN writes: 
“ My voyage to Europe is indefinitely postponed. 
I have discovered the ‘Fountain of Health ’ on this 
side of the Atlantic. Three bottles of PERUVIAN 
SYRUP have rescued me from the fangs of the 
fiend, Dyspepsia.” To India’s coral strand 
He went, and met a maiden beautiful; 
He offered her his hand, 
And she replied in manner dutiful 
But murmured softly, as her lover kissed her, 
“ My own, try Cherky Balsam, made by Wistar.” From GEORGE S. BLXBY, of Epsom, N. H. 
“I became reduced in health and strength to a 
mere skeleton of my former self. My physician rec- 
ommended the PERUVIAN SYRUP, which I used 
for several weeks, and found my health restored and 
my weight Increased from 80 to 150 pounds.” 
DYSPEPSIA. 
LIVER COMPLAINT. 
From S. H. KENDALL, M. D., of Boston. 
“ I was for many years afflicted with Liver Com- 
plaint, of which I was cured by the use of the PE- 
RUVIAN SYRUP, and have enjoyed perfect health 
ever since.” 
BOILS. 
The Rev. CALVIN DAMON says; 
“For seven or eight years I have been afflicted at 
intervals with Boils. Since using the Syrup I have 
had one largo and painful one near the centre of the 
spine, and around it (as if anxious to improve their 
last chance) a cluster of smaller ones, all of which 
have now disappeared.” 
DEBILITY. 
From C. L. BURNS, of Clinton, Me. 
“ Having received decided benefit from the use of 
the PERUVIAN SYRUP for dyspepsia and general 
debility, I cheerfully recommend it.” 
WEAKNESS. 
From ITHIEL PEASE, of North Searsmont, Me. 
“ My wife has been in feeble health and very much 
debilitated ; she has taken three or four bottles of the 
PERUVIAN SYRUP, and is now better and weighs 
more than she has for ten years.” 
PARALYSIS. 
From CHARLES E. PBARCY, of Brooks, Me. 
“ My limbs -were paralyzed and useless; three bot- 
tles of the PERUVIAN 8 VRUP restored me to com- 
plete health. I have recommended it in several cases 
similar to my own with the same good results.” 
INDIGESTION. 
From Rev. GURDON ROBBINS, of Hartford, 
Conn., of the Baptist Denomination. 
“ It is a duty I owe to you and the public to ex- 
press my confidence in the PERUVIAN' SYRUP as 
a safe and powerful remedy in those various mani- 
festations of disease consequent upon disordered di- 
gestion.” 
NEURALGIA. 
From LEWIS JOHNSTON, M. D., of Horton, N. S. 
“ My experience of the PERUVIAN SYRUP satis- 
fies me that it is a valuable remedy for diseases usu- 
ally classed under the general term of Dyspepsia, 
Nervous Debility, and Neuralgia. I have also found 
it useful in Rheumatic Affections and Hemorrhage 
of the lungs.” Poor Bung ran off and hid 
In Egypt, to escape admonishing; 
He saw a pyramid, 
And cried aloud, ‘ ‘ This is astonishing! 
For on its sides, in letters mighty, very, 
He read, “Try Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry.” “ Enough! ” cried Bung, “ I’ll buy 
This stuff, to find out what its powers are. 
He bought a lot to try — 
His lungs are now as sound as ours are! 
He went, quite cured, directly back to Aden 
Was married to the handsome Indian maiden, 
Has children now, I hear, is fat and merry, 
And all through Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry