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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1844
Page
4
Cure for ague fever and bilious complaints with notable relief reported by patients and physicians. Pills are vegetable, 20 doses per box, priced at one dollar. Agent: Geo Howard, Tarboro.
A nineteenth century letter touts Dr Spencer's Vegetable Pills as superior for Sick Headache Dyspepsia and liver issues. Isaac M. Tupotas of Talladega Springs Alabama reports long trial with other remedies failing, praising Spencer's pills after six months of use and urging all families to keep a supply.
Fresh supply of tinware from Washington state dealer Geo Howard offers coffee pots buckets measures funnels pans cups pails milk strainers water ladles lanterns sugar and flour scoops candlesticks pepper boxes graters and more on accommodating terms Old copper brass pewter beeswax furs to be traded Also orders for gutters conductors and in ware to be attended to promptly Tarboro April 3
An 1843 Tarboro advertisement touts Oil of Tamlin as a leather restorer. It asserts tannin-based treatment weakens leather, while the oil penetrates years of use, restoring softness and moisture, making leather water resistant and more durable. It warns readers against prejudice and promotes Comstock & Co. and Geo. Howard as sellers.
Letter from C B Hassell of Williamston N Y extols John Sappington Antifever Pills as a certain remedy for fevers. The note recounts multiple bulk purchases across 1834 to 1841, claims universal curative success when used as directed, and lists Tarboro and Williamston vendors in May 1843.
An 1843 advertisement touts Dr Kolmstock's Vermifuge as a universal cure for worms and related illnesses. It argues worms kill hundreds yearly and praises rapid recovery after treatment, urging strict label verification and Comstock & Co. as sole agents with Gee Howard selling in Tarboro on January 14, 1843.
An advertisement for Dr O C Lins Improved patent machine spread Strengthening Plasters claims rapid relief for pains in the breast back or side and restoration of strength and warmth. It asserts protection against incipient consumption and helpfulness in liver complaints coughs colds and whooping cough. Comstock and Co New York wholesalers list Geo Howard Tarboro Raleigh dealers and dates January 14 1643.
A long letter from Dr Moffat details vast reader responses praising Life Pills and Phoenix Binders, lauding them as universal remedies. The text claims physicians use them, with success against bile and liver complaints, headaches, indigestion, dizziness, fatigue, and general ill health, asserting their superiority and promise of patient satisfaction.
The medicines TAFE PILLS and Phenix Bitters are extolled as certain remedies for fever influenza measles sore throat recent colds and inflammatory disorders. They claim extraordinary cures in rheumatism paralysis nervous and rheumatic poisons lead poisoning and related ailments with perseverance. Testimonials and local references support their efficacy as GEO. HOWARD agent Tarboro January 17 1843.
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