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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1842
Page
4
A fresh supply of the above invalu able medicine just received and for sale by Geo. Howard, Tarboro. Tarboro, August 24.
An old page advertises Sherman's Camphor Lozenges for nervous and digestive ailments, coughs, and general debility with claims of rapid relief and numerous testimonials. It also promotes Sherman's Worm Lozenges as a universal worm remedy and lists symptoms tied to worm-related illness. The Sherman Poor Wans Plaster is touted as a top strengthening plaster, with pricing and application notes. Agent GEO. HOWARD in Tarboro publishes Feb 23.
An 19th century pleading advertisement touts Dr Evans Soothing Syrup as a safe easy teething cure for infants. It claims to ease gum pain open pores prevent convulsions fevers and even death by using the syrup on the gums with instructions for dosing and cautions on where to buy in New York and other towns.
An advertisement extols Dr. Harrells Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills as superior cure-alls for fevers liver complaints jaundice headaches loss of appetite constipation female ailments and more. It touts dramatic life-giving energy and preventive benefits with 50 cents per box and 54 per gross pricing and lists numerous satisfied customers across North Carolina and Virginia.
GEO BROWARD announces a sale of Thompsonian medicines including Lovelia preparations, Nerve Powder, Bayberry, Black hellebore, Cough powders, Cholera syrup, Rheumatic tincture, Woman's Friend Plaster No 6, syringes, and related items. Tarboro November 9.
An old advertisement extols Vegetable Life Pills as a universal remedy curing dyspepsia, cholera, fevers, rheumatism, dropsy, asthma, scurvy, ulcers, and skin disorders. It asserts cleansing of stomachs and intestines, improved bile flow, and strengthened kidneys and bladder, urging strict adherence to directions and noting testimonials and a local Tarboro, NC seller.
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