Approved Patent Medicines Advertised In Early Market
A fragmented advertisement lists Gray's Patent Ointment for white swellings ulcers and wounds, Brandreth's Vegetable Pills as a blood purifier superior to Sarsaparilla, Lee's Windham pills for bilious disorders, and Fuller's Ethereal Tooth Ache Elixir claimed to cure tooth pain. It touts universal efficacy across inflammations rheumatism diabetes dysentery and more with minimal safety caveats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Brandreth
Lee
Windham
C. Fuller
Blake
London
Lonton Medical Society
Soothing Syrup for Teething Perils Warned by Mothers
An 1640 letter from Geo. Howard and M. Russell extols Dr Evans Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pains and convulsions in infants. The ad claims the syrup opens gums, prevents fevers, and avoids dangerous lancing of gums, urging early use at four months and nightly dosing to avert seizures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Evans
Evans
Geo. Howard
Tarborov
Pills Claim Harrell’s Pills Lead Cure All Ailments
A 1839 advertisement touts Dr Harrell’s Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills as superior for fevers liver issues jaundice headaches appetite loss constipation female complaints and blood purification. It lists prices agents and numerous testimonials from residents across North Carolina and Virginia, dated Sept 21, 1839.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell
A. Harrell
Elizabeth Ciy
N.C
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Beckwith
Tarboro
Marks
Samuel H. Marks
Petersburg
Messrs. Spotswood & Roberton
Moffat
Life Pills & Phenix Bitters
Woffat
New York
Broadway
Louis Offon Goelicke
M. D
Germany
Europe
G. Fick
Stanhope
Nashco
Geo Howard
Tarbore
Votice
Mi E
Harman
Edgecombe Couunty
Tarborough
Terrell
Lewis DE Arquer
Tarhoro
Wm. Evans
Chatham St
Thompson
Robinson
C. Geog Howard
Greenville
Leary Chauberlain
Ig Geo. Howard
Irboro
Dit
Harrie
Charles Bright
Pasquotank Co
Josiah Prichett
N. C
Charles Harrel
Elizabeth City
Capt. J. Smith
Windsor
Rev
G. M. Kevsee
Portsmouth
Joseph Ramsey
Plymouth
Robert Simpson
Horatio N. Williams
James Cartwright
James A. Riddick
Randolph Macon College
Zion Culpepper
Elizabeth Civ
Joseph Turner
Elizabeth Clay
Joseph Sharber
Camden Co
Robert Pool
James M. Repmonp
Geo. Howanp
Eres
R. Emerson
Norfolk
H. Buff & Co
W. Badham
Edenton
W. Fessenden
M. S. Berry
Hertford
D. Clayton
Tyrrel
H. D. Machen
Washington
F. S. Marshall
Halifax
N. B. Hassell
Williamston
DR. Phelps
United States
Texas
Canadas
G. R. Phelps
Hartford
Conn
Bullard
C. T. E. Primitive Baptist
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