Approved Patent Medicines and Life Medicines Advertised
A long list of patent medicines is promoted including Harrison's specific Ointment for skin diseases and bites, Carpenter's Syrup of Lindenwort for coughs and liver complaints, Lee's Windham pills, Fuller's Ethereal tooth-ache Filixis, Gray's Ginsengment, Reckwill's anti-ayspeptic Pill, Bernard's remedy, Carter's Rheumatic Embrocation, Parson's pectoral bar, and The Afflicted Man's Friend Ointment. Claims cover cures of fevers, dyspepsia, rheumatism, cholera, and various skin and inflammatory conditions. The note emphasizes vegetable preparation, mild yet thorough action, and urges readers to obtain from Mr. Moffat’s agent a free Medical Manual with case examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Windham
E. Fuller
Blake
London
Joanson Metiest Society
Gray
Centre
Moffat
Moff
New York
Broadway
Astonishing World Victory Medicine Promises Universal Cure
An 1840 advertisement extols a mysterious medicine praised as conquering diseases and lauded by physicians though once opposed. It claims threefold power from animal mineral and vegetable sources, with dosing for adults children and infants. Price and agent details accompany claims of a fresh supply for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prust
Iself
Stanhope
Nashco
N.C
Geo. Howard
Tarvory
Soothing Syrup for Teething Perils Warned by Mothers
A historic notice extols Dr Evans Soothing Syrup as essential for teething pain and convulsions. It recounts parental testimony of rapid relief after gum application, urges early use at four months, and warns purchasers to avoid counterfeits with specific New York and Tarboro addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de William Evans
Evans
Chatham St
New York
Harrell Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills praised in ads
An 19th century advertisement extols Dr Harrells Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills as superior cures for fevers liver ailments jaundice headaches loss of appetite constipation and bilious complaints. It notes pricing 50 cents a box 54 a gross and lists agents and testimonials from various local figures across North Carolina and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell
de. A. Harrell
Elizbeth City
N.C
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Cheap Cash
James Weddell & Co
Edgecombe
Kentucks
Kinsens & Kercy
Tarboro
Arrison
Carpenter
E. Hutchings & Co
Baltimore
Geo. von Wad
Life Pills & Phenix Bitters
Mer. Moffatt
Portsmouth
Jackson
Northampton
Turf Register
C. John White
Louis Offon Goelicke
M.D
Germany
Europe
Edgecombe County
Tarborough
Verrell
Lewis DE Arquer
Tarhoro
Wm. Evan
Geo. Howaron
M. Russenl
Elizabeth City
Thompson
Klinson
C. Geog Howard
Athe Teer
Charles Bright
Pasquotank Co
Josiah Prichett
Charles Harrel
Eligabeth Ciy
Cape
J. Smith
Windsor
Noc
Rev
G.M. Keesee
Joseph Roamesey
Plymouth
Robert Simpson
Pasquotank Ce
Haratin No Williams
Elizabethm City
James Cartwright
Pasquetank Co
James AL Roddick
Randolph Macon College
Zion Culpepper
Eligsbeth Cin. N. Co
Joseph Turner
Elisbeth Cus
N. C
Priam
Ani
Tian
Maljj
No-Siti
Wil Ging Wand Jy
Stash
QT J
X ‘Ie Gerivalld
Q Lion
Oly Dougly
England
Orver
New Market
Thesday
Suneas
Chesterfield
Clearwell
Crucifix
Ireland
Belgium
France
Monarch
America
Merritt
Hicks
Paul
James M. Edmond
Geo. Howann
Emerson
Neuffolk
I. Bull & Co
W . Wacdbusee
Edenton
Pesveaden
S. Beery
Uevilird
C. Clayton
Pyerel
Machen
Washington
Marshall
Walitaa
Geo. WoWan
Bullards
Tarborn
Primitive Baptist
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