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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1844
Page
4
An advertisement touts All Ss". Naarue a 36 as a certain cure for ague and fever, with success in bilious fever nausea and nervous weakness. It claims rapid relief from chills fevers and stomach upset, gradual restoration of strength and appetite, and that the pills are vegetable with 20 doses per box priced at one dollar. Agent Geo Howard Tarboro.
An advertising testimonial extols Dr Spencer's Vegetable pills as a superior remedy for sick headache dyspepsia liver complaint and constipation. Isaac M Thomas of Talladega Springs Alabama credits them with ending years of ailments after trying other brands, praising their value and urging continual family use.
A 1843 advertisement touts a “tannin” based oil that supposedly revives worn leather. It claims restored softness, strength, and water resistance, making old items like shoes harness tops and trunks resemble new leather. The text urges readers to test the remedy despite prejudice and lists sale locations in Tarboro and Washington with signed assurances.
A 1843 letter from C. B. Hassell of Williamston extols Dr John Sappington’s Anti-Fever Pills as a near infallible cure for fevers, recounting prior shipments and sales of hundreds of boxes by agents in 1834 1839 and 1841. He urges directions to obtain more, noting strong testimonials and local availability through Geo Howard Tarboro C B Hassell Williamston and Joseph Waldo Hamilton.
Startling claims urge parents to use Dr Kolmstock's Vermifage to eradicate worms in children and adults. The ad cites numerous cases where illnesses were worm-related, praising quick recovery after a 25 cent trial. Warns buyers to seek the engraved label and lists agents in Tarboro Washington Raleigh with date January 14, 1543.
An 1840s advertisement extols Dr B Brandreth external liniment as a cure for pain and stiffness including sprains and croup attacks. Certificates from Major General Sanford praise its efficacy, recommending wider use. Letter from Sanford cites a cured knee and rapid relief, with Tarboro and New York mentions and a 50 cent price.
Comstock & Co of New York promotes improved plasters for chest back and side pains, weakness, and lameness. They claim quick relief and warmth, preventing lung irritation and aiding liver and chest ailments. Suitable for whooping cough in children. Sold by Geo Howard in Washington and Dr Gallagher in Raleigh and Dr N L Stith in Raleigh. January 14, 1843.
Dr Moffats Life Medicines praised for treating fever influenza measles sore throat colds and inflammatory disorders. Claims include relief from rheumatism neuralgia paralysis nervous pains chest pains glandular swellings and blood vitiation with reports of remarkable cures and restored health for long suffering patients. Geo Howard Tarboro agent notes January 17 1843.
Tarboro January 24 1844 GEO HOWARD offers cotton yarn at reduced prices on reasonable and accommodating terms for PPME subscribers who have received quantities with differing numbers.
The notice extols Brandreth’s Pills as mild yet effective, suitable for all ages and sexes, strengthening the feeble and supporting strong muscles. It warns buyers to seek genuine boxes bearing three labels and six Dr. Brandreth signatures, with Geo. Howard of Tarboro’ as agent offering a free supply in May 1843.
Pills praised for curing headaches fever and nervous distress quickly and safely. Claims include relief for dyspepsia liver complaints and female ailments with a single dose often effective. Marketed as mild pleasant and superior to other remedies with extensive sales across several states and priced at 50 cents per box by Geo. Howard Tarboro March 19.
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