Crosby's Balsamic Cough Elixir Promoted as True Remedy
Advertisement touts Crosby's Balsamic Cough Elixir as superior to opiate and squill remedies for coughs and pulmonary diseases. Dr. Rooke endorses it, claiming rapid relief of chest irritation and improved digestion. The product, opium free, targets asthma bronchitis consumption and throat chest ailments, sold by chemists and Crosby, Scarborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby
Rooke, Scarborough
Jas. M. Crosby
Scarborough
Dr Rooke’s Oriental Pills and Solar Elixir Advertised
An 1830s promotion touts Dr Rooke’s Oriental Pills and Solar Elixir as cures for indigestion liver and chest diseases rheumatism debility and nervous disorders with box prices of 1s 14d and 4s 6d and bottle prices of 4s 6d and 11s. The ad urges readers to obtain the remedies from chemists and notes a gratis Handy Guide to Domestic Medicine with praise from Sheridan Knowles.
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Rooke
United Kingdom
The Nose Machine for Symmetry and Beauty
The article promotes a cartilage nose shaping device sent by post for 1 18, claiming easy continuous pressure can mold a crooked nose. It cites Lavater and Cyrus, notes infant versus adult bone pliability, and includes usage instructions and world-wide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavater
Cyrus
Machine cost quoted at 10s 6d in inquiry
The stated price of the machine is 10s 6d. Mr A Ross invites further particulars and asks for correspondence on the matter.
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A. Ross
Australia
P. B. Burgoyne’s
Old Broad-street
London Wall
London
E.C
Alex. Ross
High Holborn
Lex
Ross
Lex. Ross
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W.C
ELLIS
BR. Ellis & Son
Ruthin
R. Ellis & Son
North Wales
W. Best and Son
Henrietta-street
Cavendish Square
Waters
Waters and Son
Worcester House
Eastcheap
Lewis and Co
Worcester
Bavory
Moore
Savory
New Bond-street
Messrs. Barclay and Son
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Hovenden and Sons
Ireat Marlborough-street
Avex
High Holborn, London
S Young
High Welborn
Amuel Brothers
Ludgate-Hill
Erchant ‘Taylors, Boys’ Outfitters, &c
Nicea
Yamuel Brothers
BR Avaw As
2sEone
Bis
Uider
Zis
Bos
Samuel Brothers
Europe
Bedford Pantechnicon Company (Limited
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