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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1879
Page
7
Letters from towns including Rock Island and Davenport praise a “New System” for treating catarrh. Spokespersons describe rapid relief, lasting cures, and strong endorsements from local pastors and officials.
A Davenport General Delivery Clerk, C F Krenze, writes that he was afflicted since 1875 with arch ailment and, after a few days of treatment, expresses satisfaction. He commends the mild pleasant method and declares the approach the most sensible he has heard of, signing sincerely.
Mosea Hobbs of Davenport Iowa endorses a remedy for chronic throat catarrh after three years of illness. He credits a treatment offered by Conxavanton and reports instant relief, recommending it to others afflicted. He signs as Foreman U R I P R R shops Davenport. Iowa September 30 1879.
Davenport Iowa resident P Lutje reports their daughter Elwine suffered partial paralysis. After two weeks under Dr Connaughton the child regained use of her limbs and can walk without a crutch, urging others to seek the surgeon promptly to save time and money.
From Capt Lon Bryson agent of Keokuk Northern Line at Davesfort on June 1 1878 the letter recounts long standing nasal catarrh and deafness improved after treatment described as rational. It notes the Davenport Medical Institute’s booming business and social prominence of Dr Deansugh ton and predicts further cures with patient neglect.
Frank Filbert of Port Byron writes that his 23 year old daughter Margaret suffered since 1876 from chronic catarrh and neuralgia with a drawn right arm. After May 1879 under the doctor’s treatment her arm regained function and her overall health improved, despite earlier diagnoses of consumption or inflammatory rheumatism.
Miss Carrie Morehouse, 11, daughter of Captain LeGrand Morehouse of Buffalo Iowa, was treated after seven months by Dr Connaughton following a nine year scalp condition. The remedy restored a clean scalp and hair. Captain Morehouse and Davenport citizens attest to the cure.
Andrew H. McGee of Davenport Iowa writes gratefully of his son’s eye treatment at the institute. After two years of failed care from various physicians, a Davenport friend cured by the doctor urged others with chronic ailments to seek his skill. The letter serves as a testimonial and public endorsement of the establishment.
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