Astonishing medicine praised for universal cures across ages
An old advertisement extols a mysterious medicine claiming to cure many feared diseases. It states it is derived from animal, mineral, and vegetable kingdoms and has nearly miraculous power. Dosing for adults children and infants is specified, with a price of 250 dollars per half ounce. Stanhope North Carolina agent listed with Tarboro supply dates noted.
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G Pice
Stanhope
Nashco
N.C
Geo. Howard
Tarboro
Sherman’s Camphor and Cough Lozenge Advert
Sherman’s Camphor Lozenges promise immediate relief for nervous headaches palpitations low spirits and other ailments. Cough lozenges claim to ease coughs colds and consumption with relief of chest irritation and better expectoration. Worm lozenges boast cures in 400,000 cases and the plaster touted as strongest for back and joint pain. Sold by GEO. HOWARD Tarboro Feb 23.
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Sherman
Geo. Howard
Tarhoro
To Mothers and Nurses Teeth Through Gums Syrup Claim
An 19th century testimonial endorses Dr William Evans Soothing Syrup for teething pain in infants. The letter praises its safety and effectiveness to prevent convulsions and fever, advising rub-on application on the gums and cautioning proper sourcing from New York and other listed locales. January 14.
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William Evans
Evans
Harrell’s Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills Promoted
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr. Harrell's Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills as superior to other medicines. It claims they cure fevers, liver complaints, headaches, loss of appetite, and bilious disorders, act as a gentle cathartic, tonic, and blood purifier, and deter disease during epidemics. Agents sought, with prices 50 cents a box and 4.00 per gross. Notices list testimonials from numerous residents in Pasquotank and surrounding counties.
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Harrell
A. Harrell
Elizabeth Cry
N.C
Agents list with multiple Northern Carolina locations
A dated roster of agents across North Carolina and Virginia towns lists James M Repmonp Tarboro Emerson Norfolk H Bush Co Portsmouth W Ladham Edenton W Fessenden Plymouth M S Berry Hertford D Clayton Tyrrel H D Machen Washington N B Hassell Wilton n N Webb Capehart Windsor W M Mason Raleigh S Small Woodville S Hall New Bern W G Howard Ocracoke dated Sept 21.
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James M. Repmonp
Tarboro
Gro
Thompsonian Medicines Sold by Geo Hoard Turboro
Botanic Medicines listed by Geo Hoard in Turboro on Nov 9 offer Thompsonian remedies such as Lobelia preparations, Nerve Powder, Bayberry, Myrrh, Golden Seal, Slippery Elm, and Cholera Syrup among others with syringes and Guides. The notice markets several categories including tonics, plasters, and lectures.
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Thompson
Riobinson
Moffats Vegetable Life Pills And Phenix Bitters Claim Reform
The ad extols Moffat's Vegetable Life Pills and Phenix Bitters as purifiers that renew life and restore vigor. It lists wide ranging cures for dyspepsia, costiveness, diarrhea, fevers, rheumatism, dropsies, worms, asthma, scurvy, skin ailments, colds, and piles. It cites a New York originator cured after five years of suffering and urges strict adherence to directions. Tarboro March 5 1842.
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New York
Moffat
Geo. Howard
Tarboro
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