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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1844
Page
4
A description of Dr Hulls Naat Fever And Cure For Ague and Fever with claims of success in treating bilious fever nausea general debility and nervous weakness. Pills said to relieve chill fever stomach and head, restore health quickly, contain all vegetable ingredients, 20 doses per box, price one dollar, Geo Howard Tarboro agent.
Testimonial from Isaac M. Thomas of Talladega Springs Alabama praises Dr Spencer's Vegetable Pills for cure of Sick Headache Dyspepsia Liver Complaint and Costiveness after years of failure with other remedies. He notes one six month course relieved attacks and that he would not be without them at five dollars a box. Agent Geo Howard of Talladega is cited.
An 1842 advertisement claims oil of tamlv restores worn leather by imparting softness moisture and strength. It promises new leather with superior polish and water resistance for boots shoes carriages harness and trunks. The notice cites Comstock & Co and agents Geo Howard Raleigh De Gallagher Tarboro De N. L. Stith April 8 1842.
A Williamston letter from September 20 1842 extols Dr Sappington Antilever Pills as a universal fever remedy. It recalls agents selling large boxes in 1858 739 and 1843, notes ongoing scarcity, and endorses the pills as highly effective when taken per directions. Local merchants Gen Howard Warboro C Hassell Joseph Waldo list as sellers.
Startling notice extols Dr Kelmstock’s Vermifuge as a universal worm remedy. It asserts hundreds are misdiagnosed due to worms and urges a 25 cent trial, claiming rapid recovery and widespread use in St Johns Park area. It lists agents in Canton Tarboro Raleigh Washington and dates January 14 1843.
A fragmentary quotation discusses discovery of life destruction and life prolongation, labeling a figure as a laypastor for such knowledge. It notes faculties within humans, both bodily and intellectual, that herbs can affect, implying a link between herbs and power over those faculties.
An 1842 promotional letter extols Dr Brandreth external remedy for pain sprains and numerous ailments. A certificate from Major General Sanford and a 1844 Tarboro notice promote the liniment, noting a price and sales agent in New York and local seller Geo Howard.
Doctors widely recommend PPRHESE plasters for invalids with breast back or side pains. They claim quick relief of weakness and lameness, restore warmth and health, and prevent lung complications including incipient consumption. Sold by Comstock & Co in New York and by Geo Howerd in Tarboro Raleigh area through Drs Gallagher Sid.
Immense letters to Dr Moffat praise Life Medicines for broad remedies from fever and influenza to rheumatism and nervous pains. Testimonials claim cures for paralysis, gout, chest pains, and blood disorders, with repeated notes of miraculous results. GEO. HOWARD offers them for sale in Tarboro, January 17, 1843.
Brandreth's Pills are extolled as a mild purgative suitable for all ages and seasons. The notice claims they strengthen the feeble and consolidate strong muscles, easing low spirits and headaches, with endorsements requiring multiple signatures on labels. A fresh supply is for sale by Geo. Howard in Tarboro in May 1843.
The article extols Pills as a natural, safe remedy for a wide range of ailments from headaches to liver and dyspepsia. It claims rapid relief, mild action, and universal applicability across ages, with 370,000 boxes sold in 12 months in three states and similar totals elsewhere. Sold for 59 cents per box with directions by Geo. Howard in Tarboro on March 19.
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