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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1844
Page
4
Dr Hulls pills advertised as a certain cure for ague fever bilious fever and nervous weakness. Claims rapid relief first day cure and restoration to health with no stomach upset. Promoted as purely vegetable with 20 doses per box priced one dollar. Agent Geo Howard Tarboro.
Testimonial from Isaac M. Thomas of Talladega Springs Alabama claims Dr Spencer's Vegetable Pills cured his sick headache dyspepsia and liver complaint after years of failure with Beckwith Peters and Champion's pills. He praises the medicine as invaluable and urges every family to keep a supply.
An advertisement proclaims a tannin oil that purportedly revives worn leather. It claims deep penetration, restores softness, strength, polish, and waterproofing, even after decades of use. The piece urges skeptics to try the product, listing Tarboro, Washington, and Raleigh sellers and dated April 8, 1543.
A dated testimonial from C. B. Hassell of Williamston praises Dr Sappington s Anti Fever Pills as highly effective for ague and fever. The letter claims extensive prior purchases across North Carolina and Virginia, asserting near infallibility when used as directed. Mentioned sellers include Gen Howard in Tarboro Hassell in Williamston and Joseph Waldo in Hamilton.
In a 1843 Tarboro notice spread via column ads the Vermifuge branded as Kolmstock's Vermifuge is touted as eradicating worms in children and adults alike. It claims to treat fevers, colds, and fevers by expelling worms, urging parents to use it and promising rapid recovery after a single trial. Agents listed include Comstock & Co. and regional sellers in North Carolina.
A fragment reflects on discovering remedies and dangers in herbs. It notes faculties within us, bodily and intellectual, influenced by plant affinities. The piece muses on fame for destroying life or prolonging it and the world’s judgment of such acts.
Doctors endorse HES E plasters as invaluable for invalids with pains in the breast back or side They relieve weakness and lameness restore warmth and health Wearers report comfort and many avoid incipient consumption Inhaling coughs colds and whooping cough patients especially children should use them A trial proves their excellence Comstock and Co New York sell Tarboro Washington Raleigh sales noted January 14 1843.
In Tarboro January 17 1843Geo Howard advertises Dr Moffats Life Medicines with testimonials from across the Union. The pills and bitters are claimed to cure fever influenza measles sore throat indigestion rheumatism paralysis nervous pains blood disorders and many other ailments. The dealer offers the medicines for sale.
The advertisement touts 2 8 MoHese Pills as restoring perfect health across many diseases. It claims rapid relief for headaches, dyspepsia, liver and nervous complaints, with the pills praised as mild, safe, and highly effective. Over 370,000 boxes sold in 12 months across three states, price 50 cents per box, Geo Howard Tarboro March 19.
An 1843 Tarboro notice extols Brandreth's Pilly HeSe Pills as mild, effective purgatives for all ages. It claims quick relief from headaches and various ailments, touts strengthing of the nerves and muscles, and asserts genuine boxes bear three labels with Dr. Benjamin Brandreth's signatures. Geo Hoy RD acts as local agent.
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