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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1843
Page
4
A certain and effectual Cure for Age and Fever and used successfully for Bilious Fever Nausea General Debility and Nervous Weakness. The pills relieve fevers stomach pain and head ache and restore health quickly. Purely Vegetable with 20 doses per box priced at One Dollar. Geo. Howard Tarboro agent.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Spencer's Vegetable pills as a public blessing and cites testimonials from Isaac M. Thomas of Talladega Springs Alabama praising relief from sick headache dyspepsia and liver complaint after trying various pills. The letter touts the pills as best for bilious complaints and urges every family to keep a supply.
An 1843 advertisement promotes Oil of Tannin a leather restorer that supposedly revives old leather by reintroducing tannin. It claims to restore softness moisture strength and polish, making leather water resistant and doubling wear. The product is touted as a new chemical discovery with signatures and regional sellers listed.
A Mr C B Hassell of Williamston North Carolina submits a testimonial about Dr John Sappington s Anti Fever Pills. He recounts multiple agents selling large quantities in 1839 41 and 42 and states he has used the remedy for ague and fever and believes it cures where curable by skill. Sold by Geo Howard Warboro Hassell Williamston Waldo Hamilton May 4 1844.
An 1813 advertisement promotes Kolmstock's Vermitage claiming to eradicate worms in children and adults, asserting it cures fevers and other diseases by expelling worms. It urges parental use, cites cases in St Johns Park, and lists agents Geo Toward in Tarboro Washington Dr Gallagher Raleigh Dr Stith with a January 14 1813 date.
A 1843 Tarboro notice touts Dr B Brandreth’s external liniment as a cure for injuries stiff joints and other ailments. It cites a Major General Sanford endorsement and a testimonial about knee recovery and rapid relief in a croup attack. Available at 50 cents per bottle through Geo Howard.
Dr O C Lin's PPRuESE plasters are highly recommended by doctors for invalids with breast back or side pains. They alleviate weakness and lameness, restore strength and warmth, and are advised for those at risk of lung issues or incipient consumption. Sold by Comstock Co New York and Geo Howard Tarboro Raleigh Dr N L Stith Raleigh January 14 1543.
The article extols Dr Moffat’s Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters as powerful family remedies tested by physicians and patients across the Union. It asserts effectiveness for fever, influenza, measles, colds, rheumatism, nervous and rheumatic pains, and blood-related complaints, citing numerous testimonials and claiming vast overall benefit. GEO. HOWARD, Agent Tarboro, January 17, 1843.
The advertisement extols Brandreth's Pills as a mild yet essential purgative valuable to prevent sickness. It claims low spirits, headaches, and general malaise are quickly relieved, noting safety for children and minimal dietary adjustments. It positions the medicine as strengthening the weak and fortifying the strong, especially for women seeking health.
Advertises pills praised for restoring health across many diseases, curing headaches in an hour, aiding summer and bowel complaints, dyspepsia, liver issues, and nervous conditions. Claims safety, mild action, and rapid effects, with proven sales and nationwide reach. Priced at 50 cents per box with directions. Geo Howard in Tarboro offers them in March edition.
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