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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1844
Page
4
An 1860s style notice promotes Dr Hulls Vegetable Fever and Ague Cure for malaria like fevers bilious sickness nausea and debility. It claims rapid relief starting first day and no stomach upset. Pills are vegetable with 20 doses per box priced one dollar. Geo Howard Tarboro acts as agent.
A broad public notice extols Dr Spencer's Vegetable pills as a highly effective remedy for sick headache dyspepsia and liver complaints. It cites a Talladega Springs testimonial from Isaac M. Thomas praising relief after years of prior medicines and urging widespread family use and affordability of the pills.
An 1843 advertisement proclaims a leather restorer named Tanna in tar product by Comstock & Co. It claims tannin from bark revives dead leather, restores softness, waterproofs boots and harness, and doubles wear. It targets Bootmakers and carriage trades, listing agents Geo. Howard in Tarboro Raleigh doctors in Washington and Raleigh.
A dated 1843 testimonial from C. B. Hassell of Williamston North Carolina praises Dr John Sappingtons Antilever Pills. It recounts long prior purchases from agents in 1534 1855 7 39 and an ongoing demand while asserting high efficacy for bilious fevers ague and similar illnesses. The note claims universal cure when used as directed and lists local sellers in Warboro Hassell Williamston Hamilton and others.
An 1843 Washington notice touts Dr Kolmstock's Vermifuge as a cure for worms, claiming it can eradicate worm infestations in a day and prevent deaths from fevers or colds. The advertisement warns buyers to ensure the product is labeled with Dr Kolmstock's Vermifuge and lists Comstock & Co. as sole agents in New York, with agents in Raleigh and Washington.
An 1843 Tarboro notice touts Dr. B Brandreth external liniment for pain swelling and contractions with endorsements from Major General Sanford praising its effects on a child's croup and a knee injury. The ad declares price fifty cents and directs sale through Geog Howard in Tarboro North Carolina entry dated May 1843.
A long testimonial from Tarboro dated January 17 1843 extols Dr Moffat s Life Medicines with claims of broad efficacy against fever influenza measles rheumatic and nervous disorders bilious liver complaints and paralysis. It asserts physicians endorse them and recounts numerous cures including restored strength after years of misery and improved blood conditions.
Comstock and Co of New York advertises MpHese plasters as greatly improved and preferred by doctors for pains in the breast back or side. They claim immediate relief of weakness and lameness, restore strength and warmth, and warn that those with lung issues should wear a plaster daily. Also recommended for liver complaints coughs colds and whooping cough in children to prevent lung involvement.
RE subscriber has received a quantity of Cotton Yarn in various numbers for sale at reduced prices. Terms are reasonable and accommodating. Tarboro dated January 24, 1844.
The notice extols MVUESE Brandreth Pills as a mild purgative for all ages aimed at preventing sickness and strengthening the body. It warns that only boxes with three labels and two Brandreth signatures on each label are genuine, then notes a fresh supply is for sale by the seller.
The advertisement promotes Peters Pills as a safe mild cure for a wide range of ailments from headaches to liver and digestive issues. It cites rapid relief, especially for headaches, dyspepsia, and chronic constipation, claims broad bodily benefits, and notes vast sales across three states. The copy asserts 370,000 boxes sold in 12 months and urges trial at 50 cents per box from GEO in Tarboro dated March 19.
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