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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1844
Page
4
Numerous physicians and users report the pills relieve chill and fever on first day with no stomach upset or bowel effect. Claims include restored strength appetite and nervous health, all by a purely vegetable formula. Each 20 dose box costs one dollar from Geo. Howard, Avent, Tarboro.
A Talladega Springs merchant testifies after years of illness to the efficacy of Dr Spencer’s Vegetable Pills. He details prior failures with Beckwith Peters Champion and Brandreth pills, reporting near complete relief from Sick Headache and Liver complaints after six months of usage and urges families to keep the medicine on hand.
An 1843 advertisement touts Oil of Tannin as a superior leather restorer. It claims to restore softness, strength, and water resistance to old, cracked leather, making items like boots, harness, and carriage tops nearly like new. The notice cites Comstock & Co and distributors in Tarboro, Washington, Raleigh, with a facsimile signature claim.
A 1843 testimonial from C B Hassell of Williamston North Carolina praises Dr John Sappington’s Antlleever Pills. Hassell recounts multiple purchases across years and states the remedy cured fever and ague when taken as directed. The notice lists sales agents Geo Howard Tarboro Hassell Williamston Yoseph Waldo Hamilton and date May 4 1843.
Startling claims advertise Dr Kolmstock's Vermifuge as a universal fix for worms believed to cause fevers colds and other illnesses. Promotions urge purchase for 25 cents with guaranteed efficacy and list agents in Tarboro Washington Raleigh and Raleigh area showing engraving and authentic marks as proof of authenticity.
An 1843 Tarboro notice promotes Dr Brandreth's External Remedy or Liniment. It claims to ease pain from sprains stiffness and rheumatic complaints and to cure external injuries. A testimonial from Major General Sanford praises its efficacy on a child's croup and knee recovery. The ad lists price and local agent Geo Howard.
An 1843 advertisement touts HES plasters as greatly improving comfort for invalids with pains in the breast back or side. It claims rapid relief from weakness lameness and internal irritation with restored strength and warmth. It urges wearers to use plasters for long complaints liver issues and coughs including whooping cough, with sales through Geo Howard in Tarboro and Dr. F. P. Gallagher in Washington, January 14, 1843.
Dr Moffat’s Life Medicines and Phoenix Bitters are widely praised for curing a range of ailments from bilious headaches to rheumatic pains. Testimonials claim restored health for patients with long illnesses and paralysis after standard remedies failed, with emphasis on blood purification and general family use. GEO HOWARD, Agent Tarboro, January 17, 1843.
Physicians praise Peters Pills for stomach and liver support and quick relief from headaches and bowel issues. The ad claims many cures, notes 370000 boxes sold in twelve months across three states, and urges trial with 50 cent price per box. For sale by Gro. Howard in Tarboro dated March 19.
An advertisement extols Brandreth's Pills as a mild purgative, noting their known quality and usefulness for families. It claims the pills relieve various complaints and discomforts connected to climate, suggesting immediate relief from headaches and related ailments when taken as directed.
Advertisement notes Brandreth Pills as a tonic for children and life stages, claimed to strengthen nerves and muscles and aid females. It warns labels show “Dr Brandreth” and that genuine boxes must bear the signature. Promo lists Tarboro agent Geo Momard as supplier in May 1843.
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