Books and Stationery for Sale by Geo Howard Tarboro
A list of items for sale includes Primitive Baptist volumes by Elder Jos Biggs and Elder Joshua Lawrence works, a concise Kehokee Association history, and the Patriotic Discourse. Also offered are writing paper in white pink and straw, printer ink, quills, blank cards, red lead pencils, wrapping paper and related supplies. Sale note dated April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemie Primitive Baptist
Kehokee Association
Jos. Biggs
Joshua Lawrence
Geo. Howard
Tarhoro
Swales North Carolina Justice advertisement
A 1539 Raleigh notice offers Swales North Carolina Justice a comprehensive legal compilation for sale by Turner & Hughes. It highlights access to state law, Supreme Court decisions, and forms for justices of the peace and public officers at a retail price of three dollars with dealer discounts. GEO. Howard also announces remaining copies at the stated price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Turner& Hughes
Raleigh
Geo. Howard
Peters Pils praised as widely used remedy across regions
A testimonial laden advertisement extols Peters Pills as a trusted family remedy for numerous ailments including bilious fevers dyspepsia liver complaints and various digestive and circulatory issues. It notes widespread distribution in the United States Canada Mexico and the West Indies with thousands of certificates from physicians and endorsements from Dr Eli Todd and Dr Joseph Priestley Peters. A reader letter from Theodore James dated 1839 praises the pills after fever and ague, claiming rapid restoration of health and urging publication of the certificate. The item concludes with sale details at Parboro Post Office and Printing Office in 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canadas
Texas
Mexico
West Indies
Augusta
Peters
Sam
Iam
Theodore James
Parboro
Moffat's Life Medicines Endorsement and Sale
Moffat's Vegetable Life Medicines marketed for purifying the body and aiding digestion. Claims purification of stomach and bowels, kidneys, liver, and lungs with wide range of ailments cited. Notes on fever and ague success, directions to take as directed, and distribution through agents including GEO. HOWARD in Tarboro with John Moffat signature verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat
Geo. Howard
Tarboro
Dr Merrells Tomato and Slippery Elin Pills Ad
An 19th century medicine advertisement touts Dr Merrells Tomato and Slippery Elin Pills as superior to rivals. It claims they cure fevers liver complaints jaundice headaches loss of appetite and more with a strong emphasis on blood purification and preventative use during epidemics. Testimonials from multiple local residents tout relief from headaches biliousness dyspepsia and appetite loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Harrell
Elizabeth Ciy
N.C
Agents list towns and names across North Carolina 1839
A dated notice from Sept 21, 1839, lists numerous agents and firms across North Carolina plus Virginia locations. Names include James M. Arpmoyo of Geo Howann, B. Emerson of Norfolk, W. Badham of Edenton, H. Buff & Co of Portsmouth, N. C. Fessenden of Plymouth, Berry of Hertford, D. Clayton Tyrrel, Machen of Washington, S. Marshall of Halifax, Hassell of Williamston, Webb & Capehart of Windsor, W. M. Mason of Raleigh, S. Small near Woodville, Hall of New Bern, and W. & G. Howard of Ocracoke. The document is a colonial commerce style roster dated September 21, 1839.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Arpmoyo
Geo. Howann
Peeres B. Emerson
Norfolk
H. Buff & Co
Portsmouth
W. Badham
Edenton
N.C
W. Fessenden
Plymouth
M. S. Berry
Hertford
N. C
D. Clayton
Tyrrel
H. D. Machen
Washington
S. Marshall
Halifax
N. B
Brandreth's Pills Promoted as Universal Blood Purifier
An 1840 public notice extols Brandreth's Pills as a superior universal purifier, arguing they cleanse blood and fluids without mercury risks, cure a range of ailments, and strengthen the body. It lists US and Virginia offices, with agents across North Carolina towns, and notes price and availability in counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandreth
Brandreil
United States
Beandreth
New Yorke
Broadway
Hu Street
Bowery
Defencen St
Houston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Swales
North Carolina Justice
Thompson
Robinson
C. Geo
Marks
Samuel H. Marks
Petersburg
Messrs. Spotswood& Robertson
Eli Todd
Medical Society of Connecticut
Insane Hospital
Hartford
Joseph Priestly Peters
Yale College
Geo. Howe D. Tarboro
Edgecombe County
Tarborough
Penile
Raleigh Road
J. C. Knight
Cokey
J.C. Knight
Samuel D. Procter
Insectable Life Medicines
Life
8. C
Florence
Algiers
Turhorn
Charles Bright
Pasquotank Co
Josiah Prichett
N. G
Charles Harrel
Elizabeth City
Capt
J. Smith
Windsor
G. M. Keesee
Joseph Ramsey
Robert Simpson
Horatio N. Williams
James Cartwright
James A. Riddick
Randolph Macon College
Zion Culpepper
Joseph Turner
Elizabeth Cit
Joseph Sharbor
Esq
Camden Co
Nere
Robert Pool
Ray le
Lers
Flandreth’s
Pitts
Ain Street
Old Mar Richmond
DR. Benji
Bray Retirs
Virginia
Breereth
Heathville
Dix and Prichett
Brinkleyville
B. Brandreth
M. D. March
1840
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