Approved Patent Medicines for Various Ailments
An 19th century advertisement lists Gray’s Patent Ointment for inflammations wounds and skin issues, Blaudvetl’s Vegetable Pills praised as a blood purifier, Lee’s bilious pills for liver and digestive troubles, Fuller's Ethereal Tooth Ache Elixir endorsed by doctors, and claims these remedies cure diabetes inflammations and many other conditions with minimal mercury content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowes
Linites
Lee
C. Fuller
Blake
Lords
London Modes Society
Beckwith
Moffat's Life Medicines Promised Safe Purely Vegetable Cure
Moffat's Life Medicines are advertised as safe and effective vegetable remedies for a wide range of ailments. The ad claims rapid relief for dyspepsia fevers inflammatory rheumatism headaches heartburn dizziness and blood impurities. Patients are urged to follow directions and visit Moffat's Medical Office at 375 Broadway New York to obtain the Domestic Guide to Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My. MedTar
Moffat
New York
Broadway
The Matchless Sanative in Europe and Germany
An 19th century style advertisement extols a universal medicine called The Matchless Sanative. The text claims it cures numerous diseases once deemed incurable, produced from animal mineral and vegetable sources, and valued as superior to global wealth. It asserts widespread adoption and miraculous cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
Wis
Payserans
Treatise on Teeth Teething and Soothing Syrup Use
Broad ad claims Teething causes fever convulsions and pain in gums and mouth. Promotes De William Evans's Soothing Syrup as safe, effective relief and prevention of convulsions, urging immediate gum rubbing starting at four months. Includes testimonials from Geo. Howard Tarboro and M. Russel Elizabeth City, January 1840. Also markets Harrell Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills with extensive benefit claims and list of testimonials across North Carolina and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de William Evans
de. Harrell
A. Harrell
Elizabeth City
N.C
Agents list with regional representatives dated Sept 21 1839
A partial roster of agents for various North Carolina and nearby areas is presented, including James M Repmonp Tarboro Geo Howard Len R Emerson of Norfolk Wa H Buff Co Portsmouth Va W Badham Edenton M S Berry Hertford D Clayton Tyrrel H D Machen Washington F S Marshall N B Hassell Williamston Webb Capebhart Windsor W M Mason Raleigh S Small near Woodville S Hall Newbern W G Howard Ocracoke plus date Sept 21 1839.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Repmonp
Tarboro
Geo. Howard
Len R. Emerson
Norfolk
H. Buff & Co
Portsmouth
W. Badham
Edenton
N. C
W. Fessenden
Plymouth
M. S. Berry
Hertford
D. Clayton
Tyrrel
H. D. Machen
Washington
N.C
F. S. Marshall
Halifax
N. B. Hassell
Williamston
Vesepills Popular Medicine Claim global praise
VESE popular Pills combine Tonate Plant properties with other vegetables to modify and diffuse its effects. They are praised as the best purgative and cathartic medicine for numerous ailments including dyspepsia, bilious disorders, fever, coughs, and nervous diseases. Advertises broad universal approval, travel safety benefits, and physician endorsements. Proprietor notes caution to avoid imitation Yamato preparations and mentions a Hartford proprietor with agent in Tarboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Het Timates
Law
Minarchy
Seanen
Ordiary
United States
Texas
Canadas
R Paulp
ML. D
Hartford
Geo. Howard
Tarboro
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GEO. How Ird
Marks
Samuel H. Marks
Petersburg
Messrs. Spotswood
Roberton
Denggists
Thompson
Robinson
Geo
Life Pills & Phenix Bitters
Knoledge
Mer
Moffatt
Louis Dijon Goelicke
UV. D
G. Fick
Gent
Stanhope
Nash Eo. N.C
Gico Howard
Harman
Edgecombe County
Tarborough
Verrell
Lewis DE Arquer
Tarkoro
Doctor Wim. Evans
Chatham St
M. Russel
Charles Bright
E Q
G. MM. Keesee
Joseph Ramsey
Robert Simpson
Pasquotank Co
Horatio N. Willliams
James Cortwright
James A. Riddick
Randolph Macon College
Zion Culpepper
Joseph Turner
Joseph Sharber
Joseph Sharber, Exq. Camden Co
N C
Robert Pool
Greenville
Applybury Chamberlin
Geo Howard
Arborea
Maren
Bullards
HE Primitive Baptist
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