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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1839
Page
4
A fragmented advertisement touts Oldeidge’s Bala as a remedy for hair health. It promises prevention of scalp issues, stronger roots, delayed gray hair, and improved growth. Claims include use after childbirth and for debility recovery, with warnings about genuine engravings and distributor details.
The late mayor certifies under seal that a prep named Bairn of Columbia is a preventive and restorative for hair, and a cure for dandruff, supported by divines and physicians. inquire at T. & G. Johnson drug store. Caution: genuine bottles bear a Niagara Falls engraving and the American agent’s name.
Moffat's Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters claimed to be a positive radical cure for Fever and Ague. The advertisement argues fevers relapse after initial illness, touts testimonials from western citizens, and directs readers to obtain the medicines at 375 Broadway New York or via local agents in Steubenville with John Moffat’s signature on labels.
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