P. V. Glenn, A Native African Healer
February 5, 1898
Summary
An ad suggests that the best treatments for ailing African Americans are rituals performed by a native African healer.
Transcription
The wonder of the present age.
1844 Lombard St. Philadelphia, PA.
People gather around him by the hundred to witness the wonderful cure and leave mystified and amazed. Hearing or reading of him will not suffice.
To be convinced come and see or have him treat you for any disease. Person residing at a distance can be successfully treated by writing and describing symptoms. If you have any complaint that had baffled the skill of others, then call or write to me and I will cure you.
Read testimonials as they appear in the Christian Banner weekly and be convinced of his wonderful curative powers.
1844 Lombard St. Philadelphia, PA.
People gather around him by the hundred to witness the wonderful cure and leave mystified and amazed. Hearing or reading of him will not suffice.
To be convinced come and see or have him treat you for any disease. Person residing at a distance can be successfully treated by writing and describing symptoms. If you have any complaint that had baffled the skill of others, then call or write to me and I will cure you.
Read testimonials as they appear in the Christian Banner weekly and be convinced of his wonderful curative powers.
About this article
Source
Location on Page
Lower Right Quadrant
Topic
Contributed By
Cali Hughes
Citation
“P. V. Glenn, A Native African Healer,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed February 19, 2026, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/227.