Approved Patent Medicines Amply Endorsed for External Ailments
A list of patent medicines is advertised including ARRISON'S Ointment for deers wounds and many ailments of horses and humans, Superior Tromatic Salts from E Wautehieg & Co, Gray's Patent Ointment for various eruptions and wounds, Beckwith's Anti Dyspeptic Pill, Bernard's Cholera remedy, Carter's Embrocation for rheumatism, and The Afflicted Man's Friend Ointment for scrofula and skin diseases. Printed directions accompany the medicines. for sale by unspecified sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Wautehieg & Co Bainmyre
Gray
Beckwith
Bernard
Carter
Life medicines offer rapid relief for various ailments
Purely vegetable preparations claim to rapidly cleanse secretions and purify blood, aiding dyspepsia, fevers, rheumatism, headaches, heartburn, and other conditions from blood impurity. Mr Moffat’s system requires strict adherence to directions, with the Medical Manual available through his agent in Tarboro dated Oct 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat
New York
Broadway
Mwhiers
Notice of business firm change and settlement dates
The subscriber announces that the business formerly associated with James D. Howell will be conducted under the firm of James Weddell & Co. James Howell is urged to call and settle his dates as the subscriber aims to close the old business quickly. Tarborne January 23, 1841.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Howell
Nture
James Weddell & Co
James Ifeduduell
N. B
Sh.scriber
Tarborne
Edgecombe County
Tarborough
Terrell
Leipis DE Arquer
Tarhoro
Remarkable German Medicine Promises World Victory Over Ills
An 1840 dealer pamphlet touts a universal medicine from Germany as supreme cure all. It claims to cure many diseases deemed incurable, lists dose instructions for adults and children, and advertises a price of $2.50 per half ounce. Geo. Howard of Tarboro and G. Pick of Stanhope, NC, are named as agents with a fresh supply noted on August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
G. Pick
Stanhope
Nashco
Geo. Howard
Tarboro
Soothing Syrup for Teething Pain Promised Relief.
The advertisement urges mothers to use Dr William Evans Celebrated Soothing Syrup to ease teething discomfort in infants. It describes symptoms such as irritated gums, excessive saliva, crying fits, and convulsions if untreated, and claims the syrup prevents fever and convulsions. A testimonial from a parent extols the remedy and lists agents in Tarboro and Elizabeth City with a January 1840 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Evans
Evans
Dr Harrells Tomato and Slippery Bla Pills
Patented family medicine praises Dr Harrells Tomato and Slippery Bla Pills for fevers liver complaints jaundice headaches loss of appetite constipation female troubles and blood purification. It lists testimonials from residents of Pasquotank and nearby counties and notes 50 cents per box 254 per gross with agents sought via post paid orders to Elizabeth City NC Tarboro and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell
Elizabeth City
N.C
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Lee
Windham
Ge. Fuller
Blake
London
Soanlon Medical Society
Marks
Huse
Life Pills & Phenix Bitters
Jvotice
J, W
Louis Offon Goelicke
M. D
Doctor Wim, Evans
Chatham St
Gero. Howard
M. Russell
Thompson
Ribinson
C. Geog Howard
DR. Raw
Testimontals
Charles Bell
Pasquoank Co
Josiah Prichell
N. Ney
Charles Harrel
N. C
Capt
J. Smith
Windsor
G. M. Keesee
Portsmouth
Joseph Ramsey
Plymouth
Albert Simpson
Pasquotank Co
Williams
James Cartwright
Camden Co
N C
Robert Pool
Psquatank Co
James VM. Redmond
Gro. Howard
R. Emerson
Norfolk
Wa. H. Bul & Co
The
Badham
Edenton
N. Fessenden
M. S. Berry
Henford
D. Clayton
Tyrrel
D. Machen
Washington
N. S. Marshall
Walhins
B. Hassell
Phelps
Ordinry
United States
Texas
Canatas
G. R. Pretos
M.D. Propertor
Hartford
Conn
Geo Hoivard
Bullard
Primitive Baptist
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