Evans Camomile Pills in 19th Century Medicine
An 1838 promotional account details Evans Camomile Pills as a tonic for nervous debility, indigestion, hypochondriasis, and various ailments. It cites American use since 1533, lists diseases treated, cautions on purchase, and a patient letter from Jonas Snyder praising relief after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Jonas Snyder
Kernesville
William Evans
Evans
Gownie
Chatham Street
Sorraseverta Street
Pinnan
Boston
Mass
APPROVED Patent Medicines in 19th Century Advertising
A historical listing promotes numerous patent cures including Arrison's ointment for ulcers wounds and corns, Carpenter's syrup of liverwort for coughs and consumption, Tudian hair dye claims permanent color, Bernard's cholera remedy, Beckwitt's anti-dyspeptic pills, Carter's rheumatic embrocation, Parsons pectoral balm, and The Afflicted Man's Friend for scrofula ringworm burns and other ailments. Printed notices advertise these medicines by GEO. HOWARD in Farbore August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrison
Carpenter
Bernard
Beckwitt
C. Carter
COFFIELD KING VII Cloths and Men's Haberdashery Ad
Cottons and fabrics listed for summer wear include superfine blue black and green cloths lark and olive dark ete for summer Pauls black and vibb'd cassimeres and green summer eamblet Blick and light drab cassimers white and colored thread drills Diab and colt Ganbroons Phiin black satin vestings plain and figured chally du plain black and fig'd satin stocks with hoses bosoms collars gloves suspenders and more He invites inspection of his woods promising satisfaction in quality and price Tarboro May 5th 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Gentemen
Dr Cohoon Tonic Mixture Promises Ague Cure
An 1840s era notice extols Dr Cohoons Tonic Mixture as a safe vegetable remedy said to purify blood, aid digestion, and prevent fever in infants. It cites certificates from diverse residents across Virginia and North Carolina attesting rapid relief from ague and fever after using the tonic. Multiple testimonials name Thomas Dunford and agents like Lawrence Ely and Winton merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saupson
Thomas
Portsmouth
Somerton
Cohoon
David Dunford
Nansemond County
Nansemond Co
Hertford Co
N. C
Terrell's Pills Proclaimed Safe for Females and Fever Cures
An 1840 North Carolina notice extols De T Terrell's pills as vegetable and safe for women, claiming they promote perspiration and regulate bile. Included are testimonials from Nash county residents praising rapid relief from ague, bilious fever, and malaria like illnesses. The ad also lists pricing at two dollars per box and general merchandise for sale in Tarboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell
Joun S Arrington
Nash County
N.C
T. Terrell
SAML
W. Pick
de ‘T. Terrell
Bennett Barnes
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Evans’ Camomile
Chatham St
New York
J. M. Repwonn
Gro. Howano
M. Russevy
Elizabeth City
Tarboro
J. AL Redmond
Geo
Howard
Marshall
Halifax
Russell
Bland
Edenton
Nalomon Hall
Newbern
Geo. Howard. Farbore
Akes
Billards
GEO, Howard
HW. D. Hopkins
Dr. Cohnoon
Elisila Everett
Colerain
J. Hardy
E.q
J. Watford
Geo Howard
Joan Olliares
Arboro
M. C
James KE. Weeks
Pasquotank Co
John Askew
Pitch Landing
W. C
Fos. Marshall
Lawrence Ely
Winton
Joseph Hornsby
Suffolk
Lawrence & Vaughan
Murfreesborough
William J. Hardy
Arthur T. Foster
Bryerfield
March
Pitts
Timo. Terrell
Rocky Mount
Geo. Howard
James Weddell
London
David C. Bell
Battle & Brothers
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