Approved Patent Medicines and Patents for Humans and Horses
A lengthy list of patent medicines advertised for wide use and animals including Harrison's Ointment for ulcers wounds and bites, Carpenter's Syrup of Liverwort for coughs and liver complaints, Indian hair dye, Lee's bilious pills, Fuller’s Ethereal Tooth-ache Elixir, Gray's patent ointment for ulcers and tumors, Dyspeptic pills, Bernard's cholera remedy, Carter's rheumatic embrocation, Parson's pectoral balm, and Parson's Friend Ointment for scrofula goitre and skin diseases. Directions accompany these medicines. sale by Geo. Hoard in Tarboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrison
Carpenter
Lee
Windham
E. Fuller
Dr. Blake
London
London Medical Society
C. Bernard
Carter
Parson
Life Medicines Advertised as Purely Vegetable Cure
The Life medicines are a mild yet thorough vegetable preparation that purifies the blood and aids secretions. They claim rapid relief for dyspepsia and fevers, inflammatory rheumatism, headaches, heartburn, dizziness, chest pains, flatulence, and other diseases from impurity of the blood. Mr. Moffat urges strict adherence to directions and offers a free Medical Manual via his agent. Tarboro, Met. 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat
New York
Broadway
Peters Vegetable Pills lauded as a universal public blessing
An 1830s promotional piece extols Peters Vegetable Pills as mild yet powerful, claiming wide acceptance among physicians and the public. Letters from Drs Hopson, Williams, and Smith praise their usefulness for constipation and digestive ailments, noting Dr Peters as a scientific figure and urging sale through local outlets in Tarboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meters
Peters
Joseph Priestly Peters
Liberty Street
New York
Hopson
Bangor
Joseph Williams
Burlington
Edward Smith
Montreal
U. C
Tarboro
Soothing Syrup Boosts Teething Relief for Infants
An 1840 notice touts Dr William Evans Soothing Syrup as essential for teething pain and possible convulsions in infants. It claims rapid gum relief, fever prevention, and avoidance of tooth-lancing pain, urging early daily use and warning of counterfeits with agents listed in New York and North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Evans
Chatham St
New York
Dr Harrell Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills Ad
A long testimonial advertisement extols Dr. Harrell's Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills for fevers liver complaints jaundice headaches and digestive issues. Claims universal cure and preventative power with pricing 50 cents per box and four dollars per gross. Lists agents and numerous local endorsers across North Carolina and Virginia.
Agents list names and locations from 1839 notices
A fragment lists agents and agents' locations across Virginia and North Carolina. Names include James M Repmonp T furboro Gro Howann B Emerson Norfolk Portsmouth W Badham Edenton W Fessenden Plymouth M S Berry Hertford MG D Clayton Tyrrel H Machen Washington R S Marshall Walifax B Hassell Williamston Webb Capehart Windsor W Mason Raleigh S Small near Woodville S Hall Newbern W G Howard Ocracoke dated Sept 21 1839.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Repmonp
T. Furboro
Gro. Howann
B. Emerson
Norfolk
H. Buff & Co
Portsmouth
W. Badham
Edenton
N.C
W. Fessenden
Plymouth
M.S. Berry
Hertford
MG. D. Clayton
Tyrrel
Machen
Washington
R. S. Marshall
Walifax
Brandreth's Pills touted as universal cure across states
An 1840 advertisement extols Brandreth's Pills as a universal remedy capable of curing inflammation, rheumatism, diabetes, dysentery, and many opposite diseases. It claims strength, clears blood, and purifies the body, urging trust in the medicine sold by Brandreth's offices and appointed agents nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Reneral Dijon
Knowlodyn
Wailin
Ghent
United States
Brandreth
Thys City
Brandrett
New York
Broadway
Luce Street
Bowery
Print
Houston
Mar Richmond
RETH
Virginia
Hrrett
GEO. Howard
Tarboro
Sevenson & Bryan
Waynesboro
Peck
Raleigh
AD. Northamfield
VW. & A. Baker
Louisburg
Corr & Banelorhor
Enfield
Adair Pyson
Stanensburg
M. Farrall
Waniel
Heathville
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Weddell & Co
Peter
Ridgecombe
Arc
Gegre
E. Hutchings & Co
Baltimore
Eide Pills & Phenix Bitters
Met
Doctor Win. Evans
Geo. Howann
M. Russell
Elizabeth City
NUE
Thompson
Robinson
New. Ltd
Harrell
A. Harrell
Charles Bright
Pasquotank Co
Josiah Prichett
Charles Harrel
Capt. J. Smith
Windsor
James A. Riddick
Randolph Macon College
Zion Culpepper
Elizabeth Cay
N. C
Joseph Tarver
Elizabeth Coy
Joseph Sharber
Camdenon
Robert Pool
Pasquotank Coo
N C
Nylons
How Lille
Jain Street
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