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Newspaper
Freeman And Messenger
Location
Lodi, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1840
Page
2
A mix of religious snippets on lambs and covenant symbolism contrasts with an extended advertisement for COVERTS BALM OF LIFE a lung remedy. The hoarded text cites biblical examples, family scenes, and warnings about idleness, followed by a promotional spread for a New York asthma and cough medicine claiming universal efficacy and doctor endorsements.
An excerpt shows old fashioned euphemistic rewrites for blunt terms and insults. It lists playful substitutions like chicken disputes for dog fight and emerging from the diminutive termination of the trumpet pets for coming out. It also replaces threats with archaic or genteel phrasing.
A fragment describes a medical promotion featuring Professor MOU and other doctors from Albany and New York City. Testimony is cited from numerous physicians and clergy in support of a medicine, with certificates and names listed, and distribution through multiple towns including Auburn and Montezuma.
A collection of early 19th century health ads promoting Dr Pinelps tomato pills as a blood purifier and alternative to calomel, plus Jew David’s Plaster for external relief of pain and various ailments. Also includes notice of Albany Lock Hospital offerings under Professor Cooke with private rooms and consultations, and Moffat’s Vegetable Life Medicines boasting purifying, toning, and cleansing effects on the stomach, bowels, kidneys, liver, and blood.
An ad proclaims a Persian Compound as superior to all American medicines for diseases including canker and scarlet fever. It claims refunds if unsatisfied, offers certificates by written request, and lists agents in Arcads Hall Buffalo and Lodi. It touts multiple vegetable powders and a decoction, with directions and prices.
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