A Certain and Effectual Cure for Ague and Fever
A period advertisement touts a vegetable remedy for ague fever, bilious fever, nausea, debility, and nervous weakness. Claims include rapid relief from chills and fever on day one, improved stomach function, appetite, and strength, with no stomach upset or bowel effects. Cites eminent physicians’ endorsements and notes each box has 20 doses for one dollar. agent listed as Goo. Howard in Tarboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goo
Howard
Tarboro
Dr Spencer's Vegetable Pills Praised by Alabama Merchant
Isaac M. Thomas of Talladega Springs Alabama testifies after years of sick headache dyspepsia and liver complaint that Spencer's Vegetable pills gave complete relief within six months. He values the remedy highly saying he would not be without them and commends Dr Spencer's pill to every family. George Howard Tarboro' agent reports strong demand and public favor for the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Ehppocrates
Isaac M. Thomas
Talladega Springs
Alabama
Talladega Co
Beckwith
Peter
Champion
Brandreth
Spencer
Dr. Spencer
Isaac M. Troastas
Geo. Howard
Tarboro
Oil of Tannin Leather Restorer Proclaimed
An 1843 Tarboro Raleigh advertisement touts Oil of Tannin as a universal leather restorer. It claims to renew aged cracked leather, impart softness and water resistance, and restore new-leather polish, promising durability and strength even after decades of use. The ad directs sales through Geo. Soward in Tarboro and physicians in Washington Raleigh, with a facsimile signature note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstock , Co
Tarboro
Geo. Soward
Washington
Dr John Sappington Anti-Fever Pills Endorsed by Customer Letter
Letter from C B Hassell of Williamston North Carolina praising Dr John Sappingtons Anti Fever Pills as a universal remedy for fevers and ague. He recounts purchasing multiple consignments from 1834 to 1841 and asserts the pills cured curable cases, urging others to obtain them through the described agents and sellers in North Carolina and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Hasell
Williamston
N.C
Milliamston
N. C
John Sap Pincron
Towith
Jaguary
Sephenson
Virginia
Vere
America
C. B Hassell
Geo. Howard
Warburon
C. B. Hissell
Joseph Waldo
Hamilton
Vermifuge Claim Promises Worm Elimination
Advertises Dr Kolmstock's Vermiluge as a powerful worm remedy sold for 25 cents. Claims extensive worm eradication in St Johns Park area and warns buyers to ensure label marks Comstock & Co New York. Lists agents Geo Howard Tarboro Raleigh and others, dated January 14, 1813.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolmstock
St. John’s Park
Canton
External Remedy Liniment a Brandreth Promotion
A 1843 Tarboro advertisement touts Dr B Brandreth’s External Remedy Liniment as a universal cure for pains, sprains, swelling, croup, and skin ailments. It quotes Major General Sanford praising its effects on a knee injury and a child’s croup, with price listed at 50 cents per bottle and sale through Geo Howard in Tarboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Brandreth
Sanford
New York
J Lavy
G. W. Sanford
B. Brand
For Sale List of Veterinary and Dental Remedies
An advertisement offers compound chlorine tooth wash for dental care and gum protection, Roach and Bed bug bone as an insect antidote, Spohn's dgue Pills claimed to cure, Judkin's Specific Ointment for white swelling and related ailments, Condition Powders for botts and worms in horses, and Geo Howanp Tarboro as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spohn
Judkin
Geo. Howanp
Tarboro
PPR BHESE plasters praised by doctors for invalid relief
Comstock and Co. New York advertise PPR BHESE plasters as highly effective for pains in the breast back or side and for lameness. They claim to comfort incipient consumption by drawing irritation to the surface and aiding liver coughs and colds. Distributed in Washington Raleigh by medical agents on January 14 1843.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstock & Co
New York
Tarboro
Geo. Howard
Washington
F. Gallagher
Raleigh
de. N. L. Stith
Health and long life through Life Pills and Phoen ix Bitters
Immense letters from across the Union praise Life Pills and Phoe nix Bitters. Physicians have used and recommended them, claiming broad cures for bilious liver complaints and many digestive and general health issues. The medicines are touted as a superior general family remedy for all ages and both sexes, aiming for universal satisfaction.
Eape Pilbags And Phenix Bitters Ad 1843 Tarboro Notice
EAPE PILbags And Phenix Bitters offered for fever influenza measles sore throat recent colds cough and inflammatory disorders. Claims of extraordinary cures in rheumatism paralysis nervous pains chest bones and blood disorders. For sale by GEO. HOWARD Agent Tarboro January 17 1843.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat
Geo. Howard
Tarboro
Cotton Yarn For Sale At Reduced Prices
Hue subscriber has just received quantity of cotton yarn in various numbers for sale at reduced prices on reasonable accommodating terms. GEO. HOWARD, Larboro, January 24, 1844.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Robinson
Geo
Aoward
Hue
Geo. Howard
Larboro
Brandreth's Pills Featured as General Family Remedy
An advertisement extols Bb. Brandreth's Pills as a mild yet effective purgative suitable for all ages. It claims they prevent sickness, lift spirits, ease headaches, and require no dietary changes. The pills are praised for strengthening the weak and supporting the strong, especially for women seeking health security.
Pills That Restore Health Promoted by GEO HOWARD
Advertises HeSEE Pills as universal restoratives for stomach and liver disorders, headaches, dyspepsia, constipation, nervous conditions, and female ailments. Claims quick relief from a single dose and notes vast sales across three states, priced at 50 cents per box. Tarboro March 19.
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Geo, Howard
Millinery
I. C. Howard
C. Tarboro
John Sappington
O. C. Lin
Eape Pilbags
Brandreth’s Pills
Brandreth Pitts
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