Evans Camomile Pills and their claimed cures
A historical advertisement extols Evans Camomile Pills as a broad tonic for nervous debility, indigestion, and various ailments. It cites a 1838 testimonial from Jonas Snyder and lists multiple agents across cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Boston, urging purchase at specified addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Snyder
Kernesville
William Evans
W. Evans
Evans
Hunt
Goode
Cuatuam Street
New Year
South Seventh Strent
Cornus
Bostros
Mass
Approved Patent Medicines and Sold Remedies
An early list of patent medicines including VrRison s ointment for wounds and skin ailments, Carpenter s Syrup of Liverwort for coughs and Liver complaints, Indian hair dye promising permanent color, Bernard s cholera and diarrhea remedy, Reckith s anti-dyspeptic pills for digestion, Curlers Southern Rheumatic Remedy for joints, Parsons balm for coughs and chest conditions, and a famed remedy for King's Evil among others. Printed directions accompany the items offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrrison
Carpenter
Reckfcith
Ken
Dr Cohoon’s Tonic Mixture Promises A Fever Cure
An 1839-1840 advertisement touts Dr Cohoon’s Tonic Mixture as a harmless vegetable remedy that purifies blood, removes ague and fever, and is safe for infants. It includes certificates from numerous residents across Virginia and North Carolina praising its efficacy after other remedies failed. Local officials and constables list blanks for sale at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO, Howard
Tarboro
Thomas
Portsmouth
Somerton
Cohoon
Nansemond Co
Hertford Co
N. C
Colerain
N.C
Wm. J. Hardy
J. Watford
Prominent Blood Purifiers and Patent Remedies Ad
An 1840 Tarboro advertisement touts Extracts of Sarsaparilla, Buchu, Uva Ursi, Camomile Tinte, Camphorated Cordial, Carrageen Moss, Squills, Tomato Pills, and Tooth Powder. Claims cover scrofula, rheumatism, gonorrhea, urinary diseases, fever, dyspepsia, lung ailments, and blood purification. Prices range from 50 cents to $1 per bottle or box. Office: GEO. HOWARD, Tarboro. Also offers hardware, groceries, and miscellaneous goods at cash-only discounts. May 6, 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Howard
Tarboro
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Evans’ Camomile
America
Chatham St
New York
J. M. Repueno
Guo
Howann
M. Roussell
Elizabeth City
Egulargents
J. M. Redmond
Howard
PS. Marshall
Halifax
Russell
Bland
Beenwan
Solomon Hall
Newbern
Mason
Raleigh
Atwill
Beanswick
Mark A Lane
Washington
Seventh Street
Philadelphia
Merchant Tailuk
Nis
Tia
Billards
Jis. M. Redaiond
Dune 12
Isao
Dr. Evans
Geo Howard
Br. Cohoon
David Dunford
Nansemond County
SLU
James FE. Weeks
Pasquotank Co
John Askew
Pitch Landing
Ss. Marshall
Lawrence Ely
Winton
V.C
Joseph Hornsby
Suffolk
Lawrence S& Vaughan
Murfreesborough
William J. Hardy
N C
Arthur T. Foster
Bryerfield
Marelh
Pyrite
Battle & Brothers
Hmomard
Tarborne
A. J Harrell
NewGoods
James Weddell
Avastion
LESO
Lock and Gunsmithry
Fye
London
David C. Bell
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