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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1844
Page
4
A sales blurb touts DR AULL anti fever pills as a cure for chill and fever and other ailments. It claims rapid relief within the first day, improved strength and appetite, and no stomach distress. Pills are vegetarian, 20 doses per box, price one dollar, Geo. Howard agent Tarboro.
A pamphlet praises Dr Spencer's Vegetable Pills as a public blessing, claiming rapid sales and high renown across states. It includes a testimonial from Isaac M. Thomas of Talladega Springs Alabama describing long term relief from Sick Headache Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint after trying many remedies then Spencer's pills.
An 1843 advertisement touts Oil of Tannin as a new chemical that penetrates leather, restoring softness, strength, and water resistance. It claims to revive old shoes, harnesses, and carriages, promising wear doubling and a polish superior to fresh leather. Available via Comstock & Co with agents in Tarboro Washington Raleigh and dated April 8, 1843.
Letter from C B Hassell of Williamston North Carolina dated September 20 1842 extols Dr John Sappingtons Anti Fever Pills as the only remedy worth having for fevers and ague. Hassell describes repeated shipments from agents, purchases of nearly two hundred boxes, and declares the pills cure when used as directed. He states he would not exchange them for any other medicine for his own use and praises their efficacy for Billions and fever.
An old Tarboro Raleigh Washington ad promotes Dr Kolmstock's Vermifuge as a universal cure for worms. It claims widespread worm deaths misattributed to fevers and other illnesses, urges trials costing 25 cents, and lists Comstock & Co. as agents with local sellers Geo. Howard, F. Gallagher, and N. L. Stith, dated January 14, 1843.
An 1843 Tarboro' notice touts Simmons external liniment as a universal remedy for pain and injury. It cites Major General Sanford’s endorsement and a family cure for a child’s croup, urging manufacturing for general use and listing price and agent locations in New York and Tarboro.
Dr Moffat’s Life Medicines praised for broad efficacy across diseases from fevers to rheumatic pains. Testimonials claim cures in paralysis, nervous disorders, and blood vitiation, with sustained use. George Howard, agent, Tarboro, January 17, 1843.
In a Raleigh notice, Comstock & Co. New York wholesalers urge use of plasters for chest back and side pains, lameness, and lung irritation. They claim benefits for liver complaints coughs colds and whooping cough especially to prevent lung complications. Dr. N. L. Stith distributes in Raleigh.
An advertisement extols Brandreth Pills WYAKLE PILLS as a mild effective purge for all ages. It claims they prevent sickness, strengthen the feeble, support the strong, and are especially valuable to women. Genuine boxes bear three labels and six signatures of Dr. Benjamin Brandreth. fresh supply available from the seller.
George Howard of Tarboro notes 50 cent pills praised for restoring health across many diseases. Claims include liver stomach improvement, blood purification, and quick headache relief within an hour. Endorses use for dyspepsia, nervous conditions, and female ailments with safe, mild action.
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