Melbourne healer touts exclusive treatment for chronic ailments
An advertisement by Louis L. Smith of Melbourne claims conventional doctors ignore chronic, vague ailments described by exhausted patients. He asserts his life study offers valid cures, inviting letters or visits to lectures at the Physiological Museum, Bourke Street East, and promising medicines mailed across the colonies for a fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordor
Tye
Weir
Louis L, Smith
Melbourne
L. L. Smith
Physiological Museu
Polytechnic
Bourke Street
Beating's Cough Lozenges and Worm Tablet Adverts
A historical product notice promotes Beating's Cough Lozenges as a leading remedy for coughs colds and sore throats with testimonials from a physician named Daniel B Long and endorsement by Mr Thomas Keating. It also advertises Children’s Worm Tablets as a safe vegetable remedy for intestinal or thread worms. Trade marks are shown and products are sold by druggists and stores across Australia and New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wham
Melbourne
Dave
Hutich
Long
Australia
New Zealand
Keating's Persian Insect Destroying Powder Ad
Keating's Persian Insect Destroying Powder is promoted as unrivalled for fleas bugs emmets flies cockroaches beetles gnats mosquitoes moths in furs silverfish and other insects. Bold in packets tins and bottles of various sizes. CA te ae Pat art icularly requested to notice The THADIC MATE and the signature on the bands.
Globe Hotel Announces New High Class Billiard Table
Duncan of Globe Hotel Wallaboo invites the township to visit a newly imported first class billiard table from a premier London maker. The old room has been adapted for players who will receive attentive service. The notice also promotes a range of goods including oils and pumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geeqege Duncan
London
Holloway’s Pills and Ointment Caution Issued in Melbourne
Thomas Holloway warns Australasian readers against counterfeit medicines sold under his name. He urges buyers to check for the official English Government Stamp and labels priced in English currency. Readers are asked to report suspected imitations to Gordon and Gotch or to Holloway in London for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway's
London
United States
Messrs
Gordon and Gotch
Collins St. Weat
Melbourne
Thomas Holloway
Oxford St
Atrand
Chemistry Principles Behind New Medical Discoveries
A review of recent medicines grounded in chemistry and therapeutics explores foundational concepts and cautions against confusion with secret formulations. The text highlights notable discoveries and emphasizes rigorous naming and classification of compounds.
Medical preparations praised by academy standards
The document contrasts carefully crafted medicines with common public advertisements. It notes France imposes stringent laws on medical products, permitting only those examined by the Academy of Medicine and proven effective to be offered in hospitals or by top physicians, guaranteeing Granault or Co.'s medicines quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Academy of Medicine
Mess. Granault Or Co
Mediaines
Doctor Lerab's Liquid Phosphate of Iron Adverts Health Boosters
An old advertisement extols Doctor Lerab and liquid phosphate of iron as the newest and most esteemed remedy for ulcers or ulcers in the stomach, indigestion, dysentery, anemia and debility. It urges use for delicate constitutions and women, claiming health preservation in warm climates and easy digestion. It also promotes Digestive Lozenges and Cazenave's Pills for skin diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerab
Iie
Superial Academy of Medicine
France
DE Cazenave
Pars
Cazenave
Grimauld’s Syrup of Iodized Horseradish Reputed Cure
Historical ad-style notice touts Grimauld’s Syrup of Iodized Horseradish as instant relief for nervous headaches neuralgia diarrhea dysentery and cholera prevention. Promoted as cod liver oil substitute benefiting chest diseases scrofula stomach weakness skin ailments and gland obstructions in children with strong claims of blood purification and constitutional regeneration.
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Grimault
Grimaudlt
Hospitale
Paris
AULTS CO AND GRIMAULT ELIXIR ADVERTS
The advertisement promotes Aults Co remedy for lung diseases and coughs as a renowned treatment, claiming quick relief from night sweats and returning health. It warns buyers to ensure the bottle bears the signature of Painonne & Co to avoid imitations and notes Grimault's Elixir of Pepsine as a premier digestive liqueur superior to powders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painnone & Co
Promising Asthma Cures Promoted by Grimault Partners
A recycled 19th century ad-style note touts asthma relief from Indian cigarettes prepared with Enounce of Cansbie Indica and other agents. It lists GEIMAULTS capsules and liquid extract of Matico Vegetalis as accompanying instructions, claims rapid cures, cites hospital use in Paris and doctors in London, with General Depot locations in Paris London Melbourne and Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.B
Gevers Rodent
Ahsania Tasen
Paris
Grimault & Co
Richshew
Man & Hon
Alderegat Featreet
London
Faulding
Adelaide
Ford & Go
Melbourne
Remarkable Tin Ointment Promised Globe Cure All
A vintage notice touts an ointment claimed to cure wounds sores eruptions glandular swellings throat infections and diphtheria by applying on neck chest and back. It pairs with Belloway's Pile as a joint remedy, asserting rapid permanent relief and a health-changing effect on the body.
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Belloway
Holloway Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Ailments
An advertisement touts Holloway's Ointment as a simple safe remedy for bad legs bad breasts and various ulcers. It claims the ointment penetrates pores and reaches the source of the illness to purify the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Holloway's Ointment and Pills Promised Cure
A historic ad copy extols Holloway's Ointment for rubumatism lumbago and contracted joints with promises of relief when rubbed on and preceded by warm fomentations. It touts Holloway's Pills to purify and strengthen the system, aiding the ointment's action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
Almont
Molloway
Esen
Halloway
Holloway's Ointment Promises Rapid Skin Relief
An advertisement extols Holloway's Ointment as a ready cure for erysipelas, scrofulous sores, and irritations of the skin. It claims to restrain inflammation, remove stagnation, cool affected tissue, and check unhealthy discharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Holloway’s Ointment Advertises Miracle Cure All
An old advertisement touts Holloway’s Ointment and Pills as a universal remedy for numerous ailments from croup and sore throats to boils, ulcers, and wounds. It instructs mothers to apply the ointment to the throat and chest for respiratory issues and to take pills to boost healing, listing a long string of conditions and specs for dosing and prices.
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Balloys
Elephantivaia
Wounde
Coco-bay
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Wallaboo
Emerso
Horgestreet
Moonta
Pricta
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Orvrueyr
G.N
W. H. Birks
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Medical Halt
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