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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1841
Page
3
A notice states that the Morwell business, in association with TF subscriber, will be conducted under the firm James Weddell & Co. James Weddell.
VII: Superfine blue and Black Cloths green and brown do ive and Black pica do for overenals Plain black and fancy London Cassi meres Plain black and fig'd velvet Vestings Figured woollen and merino do London Valencia and Cashmere do Pisin black and fancy Stocks Yosoms Collars Gloves Suspenders He invites an inspection of his ssoods and guarantees satisfaction in quality and price Tailor services offered for distant orders Tarboro November 6 1840
A notice from February 24, 1841, offers a $10 reward for the capture of a 30s man named Abraham, who fled from a subscriber on March 27. Described as dark complexioned, about six feet tall, missing part of an ear from a prior fight, last seen near Pitt County, North Carolina. The ad warns against harboring him and promises the reward for delivering him to Oak Grove in Mecombe county, NC.
A fragmented 1841 advertisement extols Brandreth's Bills Medicine as a universal remedy. It claims the elixir purges Mercury, strengthens the body, and treats rheumatism diabetes stranguary and dysentery among other ailments. It asserts non injurious teeth and bones and cites March 25 1841 publication.
The ad promotes Evans Camomile Pills as a vegetable tonic to cure nervous debility, palpitations, indigestion, and a long list of ailments from consumption to hypochondriasis. It cites origins in America since 1835, notes nonnauseating effects, and lists agents across several cities with a dated testimonial from Jonas Snyder.
Dr P P Clements located in Tarborough offers medical services to friends and public. He can always be found at his office last used by Dr Cohoon when not engaged professionally. Office hours and fees stated as moderate to attract patronage. Tarborough March 29th, 1841.
An advertisement touts Dr Harrells Nervine Lotion as a powerful medical prep that rapidly eases acute pains and cures chronic ailments within days. It claims quick relief from fever, asthma, neuralgia, epilepsy, tic douloureux, stomach issues, head pains, toothache, rheumatism, gout, skin eruptions, and many other diseases, based on observation and experience.
Dr Harrell publishes six patient cases from Elizabeth City and nearby areas in North Carolina and Virginia, claiming rapid relief from sprain, nervous headache, chronic rheumatism, acute shoulder pain, facial ringworm, and neuralgic facial pain after his treatment. The brochure lists cases from Halifax and Pasquotank counties and notes him as a Maryland graduate with R. T. Allen as general agent and Geo. Howard as local seller in Tarkenton dated April 8, 1841.
Gurner and Hughes advertise their North Carolina Almanac for 1841 just received at the office in Raleigh. Prices listed: ten cents for a single copy, seventy five cents per dozen, fifty for half a dozen, six dollars per gross. November 1840.
Moffat Life Pills and Phenix Bitters touted as cures for numerous ailments from constipation to nervous debility. Claims of rapid restoration of health with testimonials and wide distribution through WM. B. Moffat’s Medical Office at 375 Broadway New York. Includes price list and a notice for a promotional Medical Manual pamphlet via agent GEO Toward.
An 19th century advertisement extols Marks's Ointment for piles and Amobilious Tomato Pills with tomato extract and Slippery Elm. It claims safety, efficacy, and universal cure potential, plus superfine Tooth Powder, all offered as scientifically principled, not panaceas, through Geo Howard's office.
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