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from Historical and Descriptive Review of
Nebraska. Volume II., Omaha, 1892
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The Bedal Gold Cure Co.
One of the most gratifying examples of ably conducted concerns in the West is the institute at Blair Nebraska. of the celebrated Bedal
Gold Cure Co. (capital stock $50 000), which has lately become so well-known on
account of its many radical cures of all humanity afflicted with the disease of
the cup.
If you have a friend who is addicted to the liquor habit, and who has not
the will power to quit it of his own accord, inform him that at the Bedal
Institute at Blair, Nebraska, he can be cured within a period of three weeks.
The Bedal Gold Cure Treatment is the safest and most thorough known. Drinking
men from nearly every walk of life are being cured. It matters not whether you
are a beer, wine or whisky drinker, steady or periodical, we can cure you. The
usual period for treatment is three weeks. The cost is $50. For full particulars
address The Bedal Gold Cure Co., Blair, Nebraska.
All who have friends or acquaintances, slaves to the liquor habit, should
not fail to write for an interesting pamphlet giving all information of the
institute to Dr. M. D. Bedal, the president.
In this pamphlet will be found all points concerning this grand and sure
treatment for the awful curse of drink, also as regards taking the "shot;" also
for the numerous testimonials from all parts of the States from grateful
patients.
To Whom it May Concern:
This is to certify that we are personally acquainted with every member
composing the Bedal Gold Cure Company and know that it is composed of reliable
business men, and further know that the "Bedal Gold Cure" will do all that is
claimed for it. as we are personally acquainted with a number of patients who
have taken the treatment and are entirely cured of the drink habit.
Signed by J. W. Henderson. county superintendent schools for Washington
County, Neb.; Chris. Rathmann, county clerk Washington County, Neb; H. H.
Millard, pastor M. E. Church. Blair, Neb; John Power. pastor Congregational
Church. Blair, Neb.; H. T. Updike, pastor Presbyterian Church. Blair, Neb.; J.
F. Wiseman, lumber dealer; M. H. B. Rosenbalm, merchant; C. L. Fassnacht,
merchant; Charles Baltrusch, merchant: Lundt & Arndt, hardware; J. G. Wadsworth;
W. E. David, attorney; W. H. Hill, county surveyor; Perry Selden, editor
Pilot; Matthiesen Bros., merchants.
THE INSTITUTE BUILDING.
The structure is a two-story brick situated in the center of the business
portion of the city. It is handy to the hotels and boarding houses as well as
the business houses, the postoffice and the depot. The business office and
"shot" room are on the ground floor. Also a spacious room for visitors and
friends of patients who are being treated. On the second floor are the club
rooms for the patrons of the institute. In the front is a large, square
parlor, nicely carpeted and provided with easy chairs, a sofa and other
comforts. There are card tables, checkers and chess boards. dominoes and other
innocent games for the amusement of the men who are here. Beautiful and costly
pictures hang from the walls, and altogether the room is decidedly cheerful.
Stacks of the best literature of the day are left at the disposal of the men.
The daily newspapers of the State are received at the club rooms.
OUR TERMS.
Any person who has a friend whom he desires to have take the treatment
can forward the money to the management of the institute and the same will be
receipted for at once. In case the patient arrives under the influence of
liquor he will be provided for with all necessities and when sober can have
whatever money was sent him. The terms are fifty dollars. For this amount a
cure is guaranteed. The patient may remain until he is thoroughly convinced
that he is cured. This amount must he deposited in advance of the treatment.
Dr. Bedal's medical eye is on his patient daily and the very best of care is
given to each individual. As to board and lodging the patron may choose for
himself.
There are a number of places to select from. Good board and lodging can be
secured for $4.50 a week and fair quarters may be had for as low as $4 a week.
Directors: Dr. M. D. Bedal, president; John W. Boggs, vice president; F.
H. Claridge, secretary; W. C. Walton, treasurer; A. French; John McQuarrie;
John M. Tanner, manager.
Dr. M. D. Bedal, the gentleman who made the discovery of this Gold Cure,
is president of the company and is also the physician who is in charge. He
administers all the medicine and looks carefully after all patrons of the
institute. He also prepares all the medicine that is used in Bedal Gold Cure
Institutes in other States where a franchise has been purchased. His entire
time is given up to the gold cure project, consequently every detail is
attended to in a thorough, skillful manner.
Dr. Bedal is forty-six years of age. Previous to commencing the study of
medicine he was for three years a student in the University of Chicago. From
there he went to the Miami Medical College, of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he took
the three years or graded course in medicine, graduating in March, 1874. Since
graduating he has been continually in the practice of medicine and surgery. He
was for several years United States Examining Surgeon for Pensions at Blair,
Nebraska.
He is a member of the State Medical Society of Nebraska, also a
registered pharmacist and is proprietor and owner of a fine drug store in
Blair. Nebraska, where he has resided for nearly fifteen years He has given
much study and thought on the subject of alcoholism and the drink habit, and
during the past year has completed his cure for alcoholism. Putting this
discovery into actual practice, he is now treating a good number of patients
and cured a number of the worst cases without a single failure.
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