Brandreth Pills Promise Health by Blood Purity
An 1842 ad extols Brandreth's Universal Pills as a cure for fevers, dysentery, scurvy, ulcers, and numerous ailments by purifying the blood and draining impurities through the bowels. It links impurity to disease, touts rapid recovery after bowel cleansing, and notes agents appointed in counties with signed verificates of agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandreth
Beasdieth
B. Braidseri
MD. R.lazlewood
Howard
Sherman remedies and plasters advertised for health relief
An advertisement lists Shermans Camphor Lozenges for nervous and digestive ailments and coughs, Sherman's Worm Lozenges claimed to cure worm infections in 400000 cases, and Shermans Poor Man's Plaster touted as a billion supply daily with quick relief. It credits GEO. HOWARD of Tarboro for sale on February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Shermans
Geo. Howard
Tarboro
Howard
Florence
Tarleton
Doctor Evans Soothing Syrup for Dentition Passages
A vintage advertisement extols Dr William Evans Soothing Syrup for teething. It claims the syrup calms gum pain, opens pores, prevents convulsions and fevers, and avoids lancing gums. A testimonial from a parent praises early use and asks readers to obtain the remedy at 100 Chatham Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Evans
Evans
Chatham St
New York
Harrell Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills Placed Superior
A promotional notice extols Dr. Harrell's Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills as highly effective for fevers liver ailments jaundice headaches loss of appetite and digestive disorders. Sold at 50 cents a box or 54 per gross with agents sought nationwide. Numerous testimonials from residents across North Carolina highlight cures for headaches bilious issues and indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell
A. Harrell
Elizabeth City
N.C
Agents List Of North Carolina And Virginia Contacts
A roster of named agents across North Carolina and Virginia, including Tarboro Edenton Plymouth Hertford Washington Halifax Windsor Raleigh New Bern Ocracoke and others, with dates noted Sep 21. The compilation lists agents and firms such as H Buff & Co and Webb & Capehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Repmonp
Tarboro
Gro
Williamston
N. C
Thompsonian Medicines advertised for sale in Tarboro
GEO HOWARD of Tarboro advertises Thompsonian medicines including Lovelia Bayberry Worm powder and many other remedies. The piece promotes Vegetable Life Pills as cures for dyspepsia fever dropsies and rheumatism among others, claims rapid cures and urges strict adherence to directions. It cites testimonials and references supporting efficacy and invites inquiries for sale details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Robinson
C. Geo. Howard
Tarboro
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Bullard’s
Wm. Evans
Hariri
Charles Brigit
Pasquotank Co
Jusial Prichell
Charles Harrel
Capt
J. Smith
Windsor
G. M. Keesee
Portsmouth
Joseph Ramsey
Plymouth
Robert Simpson
Horatio N. Williams
James Cartwright
Pastqueatank Co
James A. Riddick
Randolph Macon College
Zion Culpepper
Joseph Turner
Joseph Sharber
Camden Co
N C
Robert Pool
Moffat
Vegetable Life Pills
Phenix Bitters
Nelle
Jon
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