Brandreth's Pills touted to purify blood and cure disease
An 19th century advertisement extols Brandreth's Pills as a universal remedy. It claims the pills attract blood impurities to the bowels for elimination, purifying the blood and treating fevers, cholera, rheumatism, coughs, colds, dysentery, ulcers, and many other ailments. It asserts daily use prevents injury, accelerates bone healing, and promotes general health, listing agents and certificates of agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brundreth
Brandreth
Dr. Brandreth
B. Braga
Eth
M.D. R
Hazlewood
Rav Ag't
ENA Hs Geo
Taiboro
Sherman’s C Camphor Lozenges and Related Remedies
Sherman s C camphor lozenges promise immediate relief for nervous and sick headaches heart palpitations low spirits derangements from dissipation and various throat stomach and chest complaints. Sherman's cough and worm lozenges claim broad efficacy for coughs consumption worms and related illnesses with testimonials and certificates. Sherman s Poor Man s Plaster is praised as a powerful strengthening remedy. Sold by Geo. Howard Tarboro Feb 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Geo. Howard
Tarboro
Dr Evans Soothing Syrup Promises Infant Relief
An advertisement extols Dr William Evans's Soothing Syrup as essential for teething distress and convulsions in infants. It claims rapid gum relief prevents fever and lancing pain, cites a testimonial, and directs purchase from 100 Chatham Street New York or agents in Tarboro Elizabeth City January 14.
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William Evans
Evans
Chatham St
New York
Harrell's Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills Endorsement
Poised as superior among family medicines this ad extols Dr Harrell's Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills for fevers liver complaints jaundice headaches loss of appetite and costiveness. It lists wide range of ailments they reportedly cure and notes price 50 cents per box 54 per gross with agents sought nationwide. Includes testimonials from numerous local residents praising relief from sick headache biliousness fever dyspepsia and other symptoms.
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Harrell
A. Harrell
Elizabeth City
N.C
Charles Bright
Pasquotank Co
Josiah Prichell
N. C
Charles Harrel
Capt. J. Smith
Windsor
G. M. Keesee
Portsmouth
Joseph Ramsey
Plymouth
Robert Simpson
Horatio N. Williams
James Cartwright
James A. Riddick
Randolph Macon College
Zion Culpepper
Joseph Turner
Joseph Sharber
Camden Co
N C
Robert Pool
Agents list with North Carolina and Virginia associates
A roster of agents includes Janes M. Repmono Geo Howanp Tarboro B Emerson Norfolk Va Wa H Bull Co Portsmouth Va W Badham Edenton N C W Fessenden Plymouth N C M S Berry Hertford N C D Clayton Tyrrel N C H D Machen Washington N C F S Marshall Halifax N C N B Hassell Williamston N C Webb Capehart Windsor N C W M Mason Raleigh N C S Small near Woodville N C S Hall Newbern N C W G Howard Ocracoke N C Sept 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes M. Repmono
Geo. Howanp
Tarboro
B. Emerson
Norfolk
H. Bull & Co
Portsmouth
W. Badham
Edenton
N. C
W. Fessenden
Plymouth
M. S. Berry
Hertford
D. Clayton
Tyrrel
H. D. Machen
Washington
F. S. Marshall
Halifax
Botanic Medicines for Sale by Geo Howard Tarboro
A local advertiser lists Thompsonian medicines for sale including Lobelia preparations, Nerve Powder, Poplar Bark, Bayberry, Skunk Cabbage, Balsam Fir, Balmony, Myrrh, Unicorn Root, Ginger, Golden Seal, Slippery Elm, Prickly Ash, Cholera Syrup, Rheumatic Tincture, Woman’s Friend, Strengthening Plaster No 6, and related items. Also offers syringes and Thompson’s Guide and Narrative. Tarboro, November 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Robinson
C. Geo. Howard
Tarboro
Life Medicines claimed to cure rheumatism in three weeks
The Life Pills are advertised as remedies for rheumatism gout dropsy scurvy ulcers and many ailments. They are said to strengthen kidneys and bladder remove toxins from blood and relieve lung and skin conditions. The seller cites a New York originator cured after thirty five years of illness and urges strict adherence to directions with testimonials.
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New York
Moffat
Geo. Howard
Tarboro
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Doug
Bullard
4. C. Howard
Florence
Tarleton
Wm. Evans
MAR BN
Vegetable Life Pills
Phenix Bitters
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