Self-Adjusting Curative and Electric Belt

 

                ELECTRICITY IS LIFE.
HEALTH AND MANHOOD RESTORED 
               (WITHOUT MEDICINE.)
CURE YOURSELF by the PATENT SELF-
ADJUSTING CURATIVE AND ELECTRIC BELT.
Sufferers from Nervous debility, Painful Dreams
Mental and Physical Depression, Palpitation of the
Heart, Noises in the Head and Ears, Indecision, Im-
paired sight and memory, Indigestion, Prostration,
Lassitude, Depression of spirits, Loss of energy and
appetite, Pains in the Back and Limbs, Timidity,
Self-distrust, Dizziness, Love of solitude, Groundless
fears, &c.,
Can now cure themselves by the only “Guaranteed
Remedy” in Europe, protected by her Majesty’s great
seal. Details free for one stamp by H. JAMES,
Esq., Percy House, Bedford-square, London.
         N.B.—Medicine and fees superseded.
In proof of the efficacy herein advocated, the
Patentee will send the Remedies to be tested before
payment.
References to the leading Physicians of the day.

Source: The Hull Packet and East Riding Times, Friday 10th January 1868.

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