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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1844
Page
4
Foelu its Geria hee weld andanti fever pills praised as a cure for chills fever and bilious fever with relief of nervous weakness. Advertised by Geo Howard Avem Tarboro with claims of rapid restoration to health and no stomach disturbance. Each box contains 20 doses priced at 1 dollar.
A mid 19th century advertisement lauds Dr Spencer's Vegetable Pills as a public blessing and superior for sick headache, dyspepsia, liver complaint, and costiveness. It quotes testimonials from Isaac M. Tanmas of Talladega Springs Alabama praising relief after eight years of illness and multiple medicines, urging families to keep the remedy on hand.
An 1843 advertisement touts Oil of Tannin as a leather restorer that penetrates worn and dried leather, restoring moisture, strength, gloss, and water resistance. It claims the treatment revives aged hides, doubles wear, and makes boots, harness, and carriages impervious to water, urging trial despite prejudices. Available from Alnstock Co. with local agents Geo Soward Tarboro Dr F Gallagher Raleigh Dr N L Smith Washington and others.
A condensed summary of Dr John Sappington’s Antl-Pever Pills promotion includes testimonials from Williamston North Carolina and other towns, dated 1842 to 1843, praising the pills for fevers ague and bullous disease. A letter from B Tassell requests guidance on obtaining more stock, noting heavy local sales and repeated purchases by agents Stephenson and others. George Howard Warborne CK Hessel Williamston Joseph Waldo Hamilton are named as sellers.
An 1843 notice extols Comstock Vermifuge as a universal worm expeller. It cites children and adults beset by worms, misdiagnosed fevers or colds, and claims trials in St Johns Park, with wide sale points in Tarboro Raleigh and Washington. It warns to buy only with authentic labeling and agent names.
An 1843 advertisement for Dr B Brandreth's External Remedy liniment promotes its cures for pain, sprains, rheumatic complaints, and skin and muscle injuries. A certificate from Major General Sanford lauds its effectiveness, recounting relief from a son's knee injury and a child’s croup, with pricing listed at 50 cents per bottle and sale in Argent Tarboro and New York.
Dr. O C Lins promotes improved plasters claimed to strengthen the chest back or side and relieve weakness and lameness. Advertises universal use for coughs and chest issues with claims of rapid comfort and health restoration. Sold by Camstock Co New York and listed agents in Raleigh and Washington. dated January 14 1543.
An 1843 Tarboro notice promotes Life Medicines by GEO HOWARD as universal cures for fever influenza measles throat cold rheumatic and nervous conditions. It cites testimonials and claims high efficacy for blood diseases and paralysis, urging physicians and readers to obtain from the agent in Tarboro.
An 1843 sale notice from Geo. Howard of Tarboro announces genuine Brandreth Pills by Benjamin Brandreth. The ad touts mild purgative effects, quick relief from headaches and ailments, and notes two signatures on authentic packages. It warns buyers to check the brand’s two signs to ensure genuineness.
The article extols a tonic described as restoring health in chronic sufferers, claiming immediate relief for headaches, digestion, liver issues, and nervous complaints. It promotes universal use across ages, asserts strong cures within weeks, and notes vast sales across three states. Boxes priced at 90 cents with directions, for sale by unspecified vendors.
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