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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1844
Page
4
Dr Hulls Vegetable Fever and Ague and Anti Fever Pills praised as a certain cure for ague fever with broader use for bilious fever nausea debility and nervous weakness Readings claim quick relief with chill break fever gone improved digestion and strength Pills are vegetable with 20 doses per box priced at one dollar Available via Geo Howard Tarboro agent
An 1842 testimonial promotion touts Dr Spencer's Vegetable Pills as a universal remedy. Isaac M. Thomas of Talladega Springs Alabama praises relief from Sick Headache Dyspepsia Liver Complaint and Costiveness after trying many other pills. He urges every family to keep a copy of this medicine.
An 1843 Tarboro Raleigh notice promotes Ut Me Oil of Tannin a leather restorer. It claims tannin repairs worn leather restoring softness strength and water resistance. It touts universal use on boots shoes carriages harness and trunks and warns only genuine signatures confirm authenticity.
An 1842 letter from C. B. Hassell of Williamston endorses Dr. John Sappington’s Anti Pever Pills as a universal fever remedy. Hassell recounts purchasing large quantities in 1834 1841 and 1848 and claims the pills cured fevers billious disorders and agues when used as directed. He cites high personal regard and notes sales by local agents in Warboro Williamston Hamilton and nearby towns.
Hundreds suffer from worms every year, often mistaken for fever or cold. Dr Kolmstock's Vermifuge claims to eradicate worms in a day for 25 cents, with testimonials from St Johns Park families. The label must read Dr Kolmstock's Vermifuge and Comstock Co New York, agents listed. January 14, 1843.
An 1843 advertisement extols Dr Brandreth external remedy as a cure for pain swelling and many external ailments. It cites certificates including Major General Sanford praising its efficacy for knee injuries and a child’s croup relief, urging wider manufacture and sale through GEO Howard Meent Tarhorn May 1843.
These improved plasters are widely recommended by doctors for invalids with pains in the breast back or side. They claim relief of weakness and lameness and restoration of strength warmth and health. Wearers are said to gain comfort especially those at risk of lung issues and whooping cough children should use them to prevent lung involvement. Comstock & Co New York wholesalers Raleigh agent Dr N L Stith.
Dr Moffat's Life Medicines praised for extensive cures across the Union. Physicians report success in fever influenza sore throat and inflammatory disorders. Cures claimed for rheumatism paralysis nervous pains glandular swellings and blood related complaints. Agent GEO. HOWARD Tarboro January 17 1843.
Brandreth's Pills are described as a mild purgative with general family use. They claim to prevent sickness by removing headaches and low spirits, suitable for both children and adults, needing no diet changes, and strengthening the weak while supporting the strong.
Peters Pills are promoted as a safe and effective remedy for numerous ailments from headache to liver and stomach issues. The advertisement claims rapid relief, suitability for all ages, and lists nervous and female ailments as well as habitual constipation cases. It notes 307,000 boxes sold in 12 months across three states and urges a 60 cent price per box with directions, sold by Geo Howard in Farboro in March.
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