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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1844
Page
4
An 19th century patent medicine advertises pills for ague fever bilious fever and nervous weakness. Claims include rapid relief within a day diminished chills fever gone improved stomach head and appetites and full restoration to health. Pills are vegetable in composition priced one dollar per box with Geo Howard Tarboro as agent.
An 1842 testimonial touts Dr Spencer’s Vegetable Pills as a superior remedy after failures with Beckwith’s Peters Champion’s and Braythorne pills. Isaac M. Thomas, a Talladega merchant, reports long sick headaches dyspepsia and liver trouble resolved after six months of use. He endorses the medicine claiming benefits beyond all prior treatments and urges every family to keep a supply.
An 1843 Tarboro advertisement claims a tannin-based treatment can revive old leather. It asserts restored softness, strength, and water resistance even after twenty years of use, promising shoes, harness, tops, and other leather goods will look and perform like new. The pitch targets buyers in Tarboro and Washington and Raleigh distributors are named.
Letter from C. B. Hassell of Williamston NC recounts purchasing large quantities of anti fever pills from agents in 1834 1839 1841 and 1843 and praising their efficacy for fevers bilious ague and fever. The testimonial asserts universal cures when directions are followed and lists regional sellers Geo Howard Warboro C B Hassell Williamston Joseph Waldo Hamilton.
Appeal touts plustock's Vermifuge as a universal cure for worms, claimed to save many from misdiagnosed fevers and sickness. It cites usage near St. John's Park, urges authentic labeling from Comstock & Co. New York, with distribution in Washington and Raleigh, dated January 14, 1843.
An 1843 promotional notice for Dr. B. Brandreth's External Liniment praising its curative powers for painful and external injuries. It cites testimonials from Major General Sanford and notes a 50 cent bottle price with directions, offered by Geo Howard as agent inTarborn.
Dr Moffat's Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters receive extensive testimonials from users across the Union. Proclaimed as a universal family medicine, they are said to cure fever influenza measles sore throat colds rheumatic and nervous pains and numerous blood related complaints. The agent GEO Howard Tarboro January 17 1843.
For sale an assortment of medical and veterinary preparations including compound chlorine tooth wash to preserve teeth and gums, Roach and Bed bug bane, Spohn's dgue Pills claimed to cure when used as directed, Judkin's Specific Dintant for assorted swellings and skin troubles, Condition Powders for boys worms and horse ailments by Geo Howarp Tarboro.
Dr Lin's improved plasters claim relief for breast back or side pains and to restore strength and warmth. They are recommended for lung irritation, liver complaints, coughs, colds, and whooping cough to prevent lung involvement. Sold by Comstock & Co in New York and distributed in Tarboro Washington Raleigh with local agents.
Brandreth's Pills are praised as mild yet effective purgatives useful for general family health. The text extols their ability to relieve headaches and fatigue, strengthen the weak, and support women seeking health benefits, noting safety for children and no special dietary needs. It warns genuineness by six signatures and three labels per box, with a fresh supply available from Geo. Howard in Tarboro in May 1843.
GD ouunsiance PPABSE Pills are praised for rapid health restoration across many diseases. They claim to correct stomach and liver function, purify the blood, and ease headaches. The ad touts safety and efficacy, noting 300,000 plus boxes sold in 12 months across three states and recommends them as a universal remedy priced 50 cents per box. GEO HOWARD Tarboro March 19.
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