THE ILLS OF HUMANITY ment of another. A certain disease may respond quickly to treatment in one case, while the same disease in another case may defy the skill of the best physicians. For instance, a slight cold, generally considered unworthy of attention, may be contracted by some and lead to serious bronchial trouble, exceedingly dii'-ficult to cure. On the other hand, another person may suffer with a disease generally considered very serious. This person may have been pronounced incurable, but when the proper treatment is taken it may soon result' in a complete and permanent cure. Thus it will be seen why it is not advisable to place any disease in a class as curable or incurable without first knowing something about the case. In deciding whether or not a certain disease is curable the condition of the afflicted person as well as the disease must be taken into consideration. The general constitution of the patient has much to do with the seriousness of the disease. If the general health is run down, if the vitality is low, it is as important to tone up the entire system as it is to prescribe for the particular affliction that has developed. WILL POWER AND CHEERFULNESS NECESSARY Disease is much more readily cured when the patient is strong and vigorouswhen the general health is good. A rugged constitution has the power of resistance to check the progress of disease and make comparatively easy the task of bringing about the results desired. Physicians of experience realize the willpower of the patient, the determination to be restored to health is important in bringing about a cure in many cases. "When the person is discouraged or self-resigned to a life of suffering and sickness, cheerful surroundings and encouragement will often prove valuable in assisting the proper medical treatment. A SUGGESTION By the study of the symptoms under each disease mentioned in this book a very good idea may be obtained as to the nature of the disease and diseases with which one may be afflicted. This makes it an easy matter for a patient to mention the noticeable symptoms and to supply any information needed. When those writing for the advice of Dr. Kidd fail to describe their condition it is necessary for him to send a symptom blank to be filled out and await its return before he can give the advice needed. Dr. Kidd insists upon having the necessary facts regarding each case considered in order that he may be in a position to understand the disease thoroughly and to study it in detail. Undoubtedly a part of the doctor's great success is due to the close professional attention given to each case entrusted to his care.