This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1844
Page
4
A sure and effective cure for ague and fever also used for bilious fever nausea general debility and nervous weakness. Patients report chill gone fever gone stomach and head clear strength and appetite up. Purely vegetable pills with 20 doses per bottle priced at one dollar agent Geo Howard Tarboro.
An 1830s style advertisement extolling Dr Spencer's Vegetable Pills as a superior remedy for sick headaches dyspepsia liver complaints and costiveness. It cites testimonials including Isaac M Thomas of Talladega Alabama praising relief after years of failure with other medicines and endorsing timely distribution to families.
An advertisement asserts a tannin based treatment can revive worn leather, restoring softness, strength, and water resistance. It claims to transform aged boots, harness, and trunks to like new condition, adding durability and a superior polish. The offer cites Comstock & Co. and lists Tarboro, Washington, Raleigh, and Raleigh doctors as sale points with an April 8 1843 date.
A dated 1842 1843 testimonial from C Hassell of Williamston NC extols Dr Sappington s Anti Fever Pills as highly effective for fevers including bilious and ague cases. The letter recalls multiple agents delivering hundreds of boxes, notes widespread demand in North Carolina and Virginia, and states the pills supposedly cure when taken as directed. It concludes with recommendations from Hassell and others in Warboro Williamston Hamilton and related towns.
A dated 1843 advertisement touts Dr Kolmstock's Vermifuge as a quick worm expeller for children and adults. It asserts widespread worm infections cause fevers and other illnesses, claims rapid relief, and lists agents Geo. Troward in Tarboro Washington Raleigh and dates January 14 1843.
An 1843 Tarboro advertisement extols a popular external remedy for pain and injuries. It cites testimonials from Major General Sanford and General Brandreth approving its curative powers, noting quick relief for croup and knee injuries. The item targets sale through GEO How ard, 50 cents per bottle, with directions.
The Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters receive broad endorsements from physicians and patients across the Union for treating fevers influenza and inflammatory disorders. They are claimed to cure rheumatism paralysis nervous pains and blood related complaints while improving general health for all ages and both sexes. GEO. HOWARD, Agent, Tarboro, January 17, 1843.
For sale a mix of health and pest remedies including Compound Chlorine Tooth Wash to protect teeth and gums, Roach and Bed Bug bane as an insect antidote, Spohn's Gum Pills claimed to cure, Judkin's Specific Ointment for white swelling and other ailments, Condition Powders for Botts Worms and yellow water in horses, and general veterinary items from Geo. Howanp Tarboro.
Dr O C Lin promotes MPRHESE plasters as greatly improved and highly recommended for invalids with chest back or side pains. They claim quick relief from weakness and lameness and restore warmth and health. Suitable for incipient consumption and liver issues. advised for Whooping Cough in children to prevent lung involvement. Sold by Comstock & Co in New York and local agents in Tarboro and Raleigh.
The subscriber Geo. Howard of Larboro announces the sale of cotton yarn in various numbers at reduced, reasonable terms. The notice lists available quantities and invites buyers to inquire. Dated January 24, 1844.
An 1843 Tarboro advertisement extols PPPERSE PILLS as a mild purgative, claiming benefits against sickness, low spirits, headaches, and weakness. It asserts safety for children and adults, and notes genuineness requires six signatures of Dr. Benjamin Brandreth on three labels per box. Sold by Geo. Howard in Tarboro.
The advertisement proclaims Peters' Pills as a universal remedy restoring health across numerous conditions. It touts rapid relief for headaches, dyspepsia, liver issues, bowel complaints, and nervous or female ailments, claiming safety, mild action, and wide use. It cites vast sales in twelve months across three states, urging daily use and betting on efficacy versus certificates.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.