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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1844
Page
4
Dr Hulls Vegetable Fever and Ague Cure praised as a sure, speedy remedy for chill and fever and related ailments. Claims include relief on first day, non irritant to stomach, and strong restorative effects. pills are vegetable, 20 doses per box, price one dollar. Geo Howard Tarboro agent handles applications.
An 1842 testimonial attests Dr Spencer's Vegetable pills relieve sick headache dyspepsia and liver complaints after other remedies failed. Isaac M. Thomas of Talladega Springs Alabama says he used numerous medicines with little relief before the pills cured attacks, praising the medicine as essential for every family and worth five dollars a box.
The notice lists a fresh supply of tin ware including coffee pots buckets measures funnels pans skimmers dippers cups pails milk strainers water ladles blow horns lanterns flour and sugar scoops cake cutters candlesticks pepper boxes graters and more. Goods such as copper brass pewter beeswax furs will be taken in barter and orders for guitars conductors and finware will be attended to forthwith. GEO HOWARD Tarharo April 3.
An 1843 Tarboro advertisement touts Oil of Tannin as a leather restorer that revives worn tannin treated hides. It promises instant softening, moisture, strength, and a water proof finish, claiming leather becomes like new and more durable. The notice warns authenticity requires a facsimile Comstock & Co. signature and lists Geo. Howard as seller.
Letter from C. B. Hassell of Williamston North Carolina dated Sept 20 1842 praises Dr Sappingtons Anti Fever Pills describing repeated purchases in 1834 1839 1841 and 1843 and claiming the remedy cured fevers and agues when used as directed. Notation of sales by Gen Howard Warboro Hassell Williamston and Joseph Waldo Hamilton May 4 1843.
An 1813 notice touts Dr Kolmstock's Vermifuge as a universal cure for worms. It claims every family is plagued by worms and asserts the remedy purges worms, often curing fevers and other illnesses. The ad lists agents Geo Howard, F Gallagher, and N L Stith and urges buyers to verify engraving on the label. January 14, 1813.
An 1843 Tarboro advertisement touts Dr. B Brandreth's External Remedy Liniment as a cure for numerous pains and injuries. Letters from Major General Sanford praise its efficacy for knee injuries and croup relief, urging broader manufacture. The notice lists the New York address, price, and local agent Geo Howard in Tarboro.
The immense letters to Dr. Moffat attest to the Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters. Physicians have recommended and used them, claiming vast relief across diseases. They are described as a general family remedy for liver biliousness headaches and digestive complaints, offering universal satisfaction.
EIKE PILES And Phenix Bitters is most certain free on the attack of fever influenza measles sore throat recent colds with cough and other inflammatory disorders. They have performed extraordinary cures in rheumatism and chronic complaints when used with perseverance. Since Dr. Moffat's Life Medicines were introduced they have maintained high character. Patients long bedridden or paralyzed by rheumatism have recovered after usual remedies failed. They also relieve nervous and rheumatic pains of head and face paralytic affection stiff joints glandular swellings chest and bone pains chronic rheumatism heart palpitations and difficult respiration. Subdued by the medicines are complaints from a vitiated blood state. References and testimonials accompany the medicines. GEO. HOWARD Agent Tarboro January 17 1843.
An advertisement lists various goods offered by Geo Howarp of Tarboro including mpound Chlorine Tooth Wash for dental care, Roach and Bed bug bane, Spohn's Igne Pills, Judkin's Specific Unutant for White swelling and other ailments, Judkin's, Condition Powders for horses, all with directions implied.
Comstock and Co of New York promote plasters for invalids with chest pain back or side pain and to aid lung health. They claim immediate relief from weakness and lameness and say wearing a plaster prevents coughs from settling on the lungs and helps with liver complaints and colds. Sold in Raleigh by Dr. N L Stith on January 14 1845.
Subscription notice announces sale of various quantities of cotton yarn at reduced prices by Geo Howar on January 24, 1844. Terms are reasonable and accommodating, indicating flexible negotiation for buyers. Includes location and seller credit for purchase arrangements.
Brandreth’s Pills praised as mild purgatives for all ages and seasons. They claim to strengthen the feeble and support the strong, with warnings to ensure genuineness by six signatures of Dr. Benjamin Brandreth on each box. Fresh supply for sale by GEO. HOWARD, Agent.
Peters Pills are praised for restoring health across many illnesses by aiding digestion and liver function. They’re touted as mild, safe, and effective, curing headaches quickly, aiding summer complaints, indigestion, and nervous conditions, with broad sales across states. One box costs 50 cents, as stated byGeo. Howard of Tarboro in March.
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