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Newspaper
Tarboro Press
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1843
Page
4
An ad touts Dr Hulls Vegetable Fever and Ague pills as a certain cure for ague fever and bilious fever, with claims of quick relief and restoration. It highlights vegetarian ingredients, universal accessibility, and a price of one dollar per box with Geo Howard as Tarboro agent.
An advertisement claims Dr Spencer's Vegetable pills cure many ailments and cites Isaac M. Thomas of Talladega Springs Alabama as a testimonial. Thomas says after years of headaches dyspepsia liver complaint and constipation he found relief and now regards the pills as essential for every family despite prior use of many other remedies. The letter promotes wide unrestrained sale across several States.
A 1843 notice advertises a chemical discovery termed the oil of tannin to renew old dry leather. It promises to restore softness and polish, make items water resistant, and double wear. The ad targets boots, harness, carriages, trunks and more, with signatures and multiple city listings.
A public notice from 1842 highlighting Dr John Sappington's Anti Fever Pills. Mr C B Hassell of Williamston hails the remedy as highly effective for fevers and bilious diseases, recounting past purchases and vowing continued use, with agents once in 1594, 1838, and 1841. Local sellers Geo Howard Tarboro C B Hassell Williamston Joseph Waldo Hamilton May 4 1845.
An 1843 Tarboro advertisement touts Dr Kolmstock's Vermifuge as a rapid worm remover for all ages. It claims widespread deaths from worms misattributed to other illnesses and cites cures in families near St Johns Park. The piece warns buyers to ensure proper engraving and lists agents Geo. Howard in Tarboro and Dr F Gallagher in Washington.
An 19th century public notice listing patent remedies including Dr McNair's Acoustic Gil a cure for deafness compound chlorine tooth wash for teeth and gums Roach and Bed bug bane Spohn's Ague Pills Judkin's Specific Dinin nt for white swelling felons chilblains condition powders for Bots Worms and more all offered by Geo Howard of Tarboro April 20.
An excerpt discusses what can destroy life and what may prolong it, noting that the body and mind hold faculties that certain herbs can influence. The passage explores the power of herbs over these faculties and hints at a broader claim about their impact on life.
An 1842 letter from Major General Sanford extols Dr. B Brandreth's External Remedy Liniment for curing or relieving many external injuries and ailments. A 1843 Tarboro notice lists price and sale details, urging manufacture for general use and noting agents in New York and Tarboro.
Immense letters praise Dr Moffat s Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters as unrivaled remedies for fevers influenza measles sore throat headaches digestive and rheumatic complaints. Many testimonials claim recovery from paralysis and chronic ailments with these medicines offered by George Howard Tarboro January 17 1843.
Dr Lin's Improved patent machine spread Strengthening Plasters praised by doctors for chest back and side pain relief and to aid weak lungs livers coughs and colds. MPHESE plasters claim immediate comfort and warmth, advised for whooping cough in children. Comstock & Co New York wholesalers list Raleigh and Washington agents.
Brandreth's Pills are touted as a universal purgative for all ages and seasons. The notice claims immediate relief from fatigue, headaches, and sickness, and promotes the pills as suitable for children and females. Genuine pills require three labels each bearing six signatures of Dr. Benjamin Brandreth. fresh supply available from G&O. HOWARD, Tarboro, May 1543.
Peters' Pills claim extraordinary powers to restore health across many ailments. They are praised for stomach and liver balance, nervous relief, and rapid headache cure, with wide use in dyspepsia, liver trouble, and female health. Marketed as safe, mild, and effective, they report 370,000 boxes sold in 12 months across three states, priced 50 cents per box. GEO. HOWARD Tarboro, March 19.
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