. The American Carlsbad and its famous natural medicinal waters. w are well authenti-cated that suspicion is cast upon ail, in some instances unjustly. Since the use of mineralwaters has become general, many invalids have been most shamefully misled into visiting theso-called health-giving springs of every kind, whether possessing remedial properties ornot, and have purchased and used the all-healing waters, only to find them mirages, andthe search for relief a bitter disappointment. Dr. Ferdinand M. Seeger, in Medical Classics, June, 18SS, further says, in relationto this subject, in an artic
. The American Carlsbad and its famous natural medicinal waters. w are well authenti-cated that suspicion is cast upon ail, in some instances unjustly. Since the use of mineralwaters has become general, many invalids have been most shamefully misled into visiting theso-called health-giving springs of every kind, whether possessing remedial properties ornot, and have purchased and used the all-healing waters, only to find them mirages, andthe search for relief a bitter disappointment. Dr. Ferdinand M. Seeger, in Medical Classics, June, 18SS, further says, in relationto this subject, in an article entitled, A Pure Mineral Water : The history of mineral springs shows that mineral waters have been held in highesteem as remedies both by the civilized and uncivilized of every age. There is, says thatable writer Walton,* an atmosphere of quackery surrounding springs in this country,which is exceedingly repulsive to the scientific physician. The cure-all style of adver-tisement, pursued by many proprietors of springs, has contributed largely to bring odium. RAPIDS OF THE SWEET WATER. upon mineral waters. Hopeless invalids have been induced to take long journeys to springsin no way adapted to their diseases. I have never seen clearer water than that from theBowden Lithia Springs, which are located on the grounds of the Hotel, and I take pleasurein saying that I have examined it carefully and tried it, and recommend its use to all suf-ferers from Uric Acid troubles. Its sparkling purity gives it a most inviting and refresh-ing appearance. It is very pleasant and palatable, and for mixing with wines it is certainlythe peer of any imported water. The true value of a medicinal agent is determined by the results attained bv its can be no other satisfactory test. The proof of the pudding lies rather in its eatingthan in the recipe for its construction, and the value of a medicinal mineral water is deter-mined by the bonafide cures resulting from its use. •• Mineral W
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