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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1841
Page
4
An 1840 letter taunts mothers to use Dr Evans Soothing Syrup during teething to ease gum pain and prevent convulsions. It claims instant gum relief, open pores, and halted fevers, with testimonials from Geo Howanp of Tarboro and M Russell of Elizabeth City.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Harrell's Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills as superior to other medicines for fevers liver issues jaundice headaches loss of appetite costiveness female complaints and blood purification They claim wide range efficacy gentle yet powerful action and offer pricing 50 cents a box 54 per gross with agents sought across towns including Elizabeth City Pasquotank and Windsor NC and testimonials from named local residents and officials.
A roster of agents appears with multiple towns across North Carolina and Virginia. Notable entries include Tarboro Hertford Plymouth Edenton Plymouth and Raleigh agents. The date September 21 1839 is shown.
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