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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1844
Page
4
Dr Hulls Vegetable Fever and Ague Cure claims to treat fever chills bilious fever nausea nervous weakness and general distress. It promises rapid relief by first day cure, with vegetable ingredients and no stomach sickness. Box contains 20 doses priced at one dollar. agent Geo Howard Tarboro.
A dated 1842 testimonial from Isaac M. Thomas of Talladega Springs praising Dr Spencer's Vegetable Pills as superior for Sick Headache Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint after years of failure with Beckwith Peters Champion's and Brandreth pills. He urges every family to keep the medicine on hand and would not part with it for five dollars a box.
An 1843 Tarboro notice proclaims a tannin-based treatment that revitalizes aged leather. The ad touts restoration of softness, strength, and water resistance, claiming boots, harness, and carriages become like new. It lists sales in Tarboro, Washington, and Raleigh with signature Comstock & Co.
A testimonial letter from C B Hassell of Williamston NC cites repeated purchases of Dr Sappington’s Anti Fever Pills from 1834 to 1843 and claims the product cures fevers and bilious disorders when used as directed. The document notes sales by Geo Howard Warburg C B Hassell Williamston and Joseph W Hamilton with dates in 1843.
An 1843 notice touts Dr Kolmstock's Vermifuge as a rapid worm eliminator, claiming many illnesses stem from worms and that a single bottle can cure. It cites use in St Johns Park area and urges buyers to verify the engraving and that Comstock & Co. are the agents in New York, with Washington delivery via Dr. F. Gallagher.
A fragmentary quotation path hints at themes of life prolongation and human faculties with influence. The lines discuss discovery of destruction and prolongation of life and imply powers over bodily and intellectual faculties. No clear narrative, date, or attribution.
Doctors favor these plasters as invaluable for invalids with pain in the chest back or side. They claim swift relief of weakness and lameness, restore strength and warmth, and are advised for those at risk of lung issues. Also touted for liver complaints coughs colds and whooping cough in children. sold by Comstock & Co and Geo Howard Tarboro.
A lettered notice from GEO HOWARD in Tarboro dated January 17 1843 extols Dr Moffats Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters as universally effective family medicines. It cites numerous testimonials from across the Union for fevers influenza measles sore throat and inflammatory disorders and claims dramatic recoveries from rheumatism paralysis nervous pains and blood impurities. The agent offers the remedies for sale locally and notes ongoing public support and high character.
A Palmer style notice promoting Brandreth's Pills as mild effective purgatives for sickness and general health. It claims strength to the feeble and support for the strong, suitable for females and children, with three labels and six signatures required for authenticity. W. A. treh supplies the pills, via GEO. HOWARD, Tarboro, May 1543.
Advertises Peters Pills as a natural safe cure for diverse ailments including headaches dyspepsia liver complaints and nervous debility. Claims rapid relief from a single dose and superior results for bowel constipation and female complaints. States over 370000 boxes sold in 12 months across three states with price 59 cents per box and sale by Geo. Howard Tarhorn March 19.
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