The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1884-09-13 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICES

A DISASTROUS TAX.—During Oliver CfoD3well's Pro
teotorate Jamaica was taken from the Spaniards, and
ever since has been a British possession. At our ad-
vent on the island, there were sixty-five cocoa walks,
each walk or plantation comprising thousands of trees
—the Theobroma Cacao. On Charles the Second's
return we hear of, in St. James's Street and elsewhere,
chocolate-houses as well as of coffee-houses, both one
and the other being the mode, and answering to the
West-End clubs of to-day Later on we find coffee-
houses standing on a broader teals, and gradually a-
dapting tbeir prices to meet the means of all classes,
but we find no such records of the progress of chocolate;
yet it needed not to go far to find the wherefore. In
Bryan Edwards's "History of the West Indies," 3 vols.,
published in 1793, we find the duty on cocoa made into
cakes was twelve guineas per cwt„ besides lls. 11id.
paid at the Custom House, i.e., 480 per cent. I and this
rate of duty continued down to the end of the 18th
century, cocoa becoming, for the English market, A pro-
duction not worth the growing, and Jamaica's plantations
were let fall to decay. When we again come upor, a re-
cord, it is in 1832, and the duty which had been stand-
ing at 6d. Per pound, with an importation of under half
a million pounds per annum, was forthwith reduced to
2d., and not long after we find, as a coincidence, that
the homosopathic doctrine of medicine was introduced
into this country, and that c,coa was specially advocated
as a drink by the physicians adopting that mode of
treatment, an outcome of which being that the first
established homceopathic chemists in England (now a
well-known firm) produced asp cial prepaiation, which
only needed boiling water or milk to be at once ready
for the table. In 1842, the duty was again reduced to a
penny per pound, and we find the consumption making
such way that the output a:one of the manufacturers
above alluded to reached in the year jest passed away
between five and six millions of pounds.—" Tax suerzsr.'
WHAT Is THIS DISEASE
_MA IS CONING UPON

US?
Like a thief at night, it steals in upon us unawares
Many persons have pains about the chest and sides, and
sometimes in the back. They feel dull and sleepy; the I
mouth has a bad taste, especially in the morning. A sort I
of sticky slime collects about the teeth- The appetite is
poor. There is a feeling like a heavy load on the stomach;
sometimes a faint all-gone sensation at the pit of the
stomach which food does not satisfy. The eyes are sunken
the hands and feet become cold and feel clammy. After a
while a cough sets in, at first dry, but after a few months
it is attended with a greenish-coloured expectoration. Tne
afflicted one feels tired all the while, and sleep does not
seem to afford any rest. After a time he becomes nervous,
irritable, and gloomy, and has evil orebodings. There is
a giddiness, a sort of whirling sensation in the head when
rising up suddenly. The bowels become costive; the skin
is dry and hot at times; the blood becomes thick and stag-
nant; the whites of the eyes become tinged with yellow;
the urine is scanty and high-coloured, depositing a sedi-
ment after standing. There is frequently a spitting up of
the food, sometimes with a sour taste, and sometimes with
a sweetish taste; this is frequently attended with palpita-
tion of the heart; the vision becomes impaired, with spots
before the eyes; there is a feeling of great prostration and
weakness. All of these symptoms are in turn present It
Is thought that nearly one-third of our population hns this
disease in some of its varied forms. It has been found
that medical men have mistaken the nature of this disease.
Some have treated tfor liver complaint, others for kianey
disease &c., &c., but none of the various kinds of treat-
ment have been attended with success, because the remedy
should be such as to act harmoniously upon each one of
these organs, and upon the stomach as well; for in Dys-
pepsia (for this is really what the disease is) all of these
organs partake of this diseu and require a remedy that
will act upon all at the same time. Seigel's Curative
Syrup acts like a charm in this class of complaints, giving
almost immediate relief. The following letters, from
chemists of standing in the community where they live,
show in what estimation the article is held
THOMAS DALE, Up perb:idge, Holmfor :—"Your
Curative Syrup sells wonderfully well, and gives every
satisfaction.
J. M. CLENNELL, 52, Derby Street, Newcastle :—"I
know of instances where it has not merely relieved, but
actually cured after having using it two or three months;
but testimonials are, I believe, often withheld from a false
delicacy of allowing the names to be made public.
Gamma Davey, southwell :—"Though I have been a
patent medicine seller now over thirty years, yet I never
knew such a run on any medicine before as I have had on
yours, and many persons have told me of the benefit they
have de ived from it. My brother in Lincoln says the
same. The sale is wonderful.ps
Monks Murals, Wediaesfield :—"Your medicine have
given great satisfaction in this district, and man of my
customers speak highly of Mother Seigel's Syrup.
War. FLOWER, Beccles :—"lt is not my habit to recom-
mend any patent medicine to my customers in individual
cases, but always have a good word to say for Mother
Seig(h when my opinion is asked.
P. S. iIALLARD, Wootton Basset :—"l have met with some
really tonishing cures performed by Seigel's Syrup, and
I re,ommended it to all my customers.
G. H. WHITE, 39, Commercial street, Mountain Ash:—'l
can personally testify to the merits of your medicine.
Jemes Fianna EDISEURY, M.P.S., 3, High Street,
Wrexham :—I have recommended Sewers Syrup, as my
czersonal and relative experience of its merits are indis
puta
Bolloway's Ointment and Pills.--Rheumatism and
Gouts—These purifying and soothing remedies demand
the earnest attention of all persons liable to gout,
sciatica, or other painful affections of the muscles, nerves
or joints. The Ointment should be applied after the
affected parts have been patiently fomented with warm
water, when the ungent should be diligently rubbed
upon the adjacent skin, unless the friction should cause
pain. Holloway's Fillls should be simultaneously taken
t o r
treatment
reduce u a
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violence,
an
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lessens
the blood.r e a
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of gent, rheumatism, and all spasmodic diseases which
spring from hereditarypredisposition,
or from any ac-
cidental weakness of constitution Th
checks tbe anal mischief. T restore e Ointment
he Pills tore the Mal
powers

ERVOUS DEBILITY.—GRATIS, a Medics
IN Work showing sufferers haw they may be
red without the aid of Quacks. Free on receipt
ua postage stamp.—.A ddresa SECRETAIIY, Institu
A natomy, Bolinglum.,

"FOR ASTHMA, HAY FEVER; & CATARRH.
—IIIMROD'S CURE was employed under the Mgt est med-
ical sanction in the case of the late Earl of Beaconsfield ,
The medicine from which his lordship found most com-
fort and relief was Himrod's Powder. The fumes are
inhaled by the patient, and at once afford relief." Per
Tin 4s. Samples lree. J. M. RICHARDS, 92 and 93,
Great Russell Street, London.
Eeckelaer's Rose Soap,—The best for the toilet.
"GET A BOTTLE TODAY OF PERRY DAVIS'
PAIN KILLER —lt instantly relieves and cures severe
scalds, burns, sprains, bruises, toothache, headache. pain
in the side, joints, and limbs, all neuralgic and rheuma-
tic pains. Taken internally cures at once coughs, sudden
colas, cramp in stomach, colic, diarrhoea, and cholera
infantum. Peat; KILLER is the great household medicine
and has stood the test of 50 years. Any chemist can cup.
ply it at is. Ljd and 2s. 9d.
QUEEN OF BEVERAGEs.—Refreshing the weary, stimu-
lating the inactive, soothing the invalid, cheiring the
social—PUßE TEA alone ; by its intrinsic and excellent
qualities, "pales the fire" of all other drinks.—A cup
of good tea is always welcome, as proved by the fact that
6,000,000, (six million) packets of Horniman's Pure Tea.
are sold every year by 4000 Agents
List of Agents in this locality, Btourbridge:—Clarke
Chemist, High Street ; Bakur, Chemist, High Street ;
Moms, 136, High Street.—Brierley Hill, Rawlings,
chemist.—Kidderminster, Hewitt, Bull Ring.—Hales-
nwen, Adams chemist.—Lye, Greenwood, chemist.—
Wordeley. White chemist.—Kingswinford, Pearson.—
Brettle Lane, Co line, chemist.—Birmingham, Banks
Co. Bu Ring.—Quarry Bank, Watts, Chemist.

o ADVICE TO MOTHERS!—Are you broken in your
rest by a sick child differing with the pain of cutting
teeth? Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle of
MRS. WINSLO W'l3 SOOTHING Brltur. It will relieve
the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harm-
less and pleasant to taste, it produces natural,
quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and the
little cherub awakes "118 bright as a button." It
soothes the child it softens the gums, allays IUI
pain relieves =a3regulates the bowels, and 11 the
best' known a for dysentery and diarrhcea,
whether an sing from teething or other cameo. s Mrs.
Winslow's ,Soothing Syrup is sold by Arediolas dolt=
orwywlstio •I* We asi ------ •

nNE BOX 0f CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS is warranted to cure
all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either ex
acquired or constituti nal. Gravel and Pains in the back.
—Sold in boxes, 4s. 61;ench, by all Chemists and Patent
Medicine Vendors ; or sent to any address for tio Stamps
by the Makers" THE LINCOLN & MIDLAND COUNT.IES' DRUG
COMPA_NY, Lincoln, Nk holesale Agents BlacLEy S; LION, Lou-
don, and all the wholesale houses.

FREEDOM FROM COUGH IN TEN MINUTE 3 is given, and
CONSUMPTION and ABTHMA in all stages are instantly
relieved. by Dr. I,,,cock's Pulmonic Wafers, which taste
pleasantly, and (feet a rapid cure. In Bronchitis
Coughs, Cold, Whooping Cough, Wheezing, Phlegm
and all Disor,,,r of the Breath, Throat, and Lungs
Hysterical, IN, vous, and Heart Complaints, Rheu
matism, and rvons Pains, "they act like a charm.
To ,ingers and spesker3 they are invaluable, in a tea
hours they remove all hoarseness, and wonderfulll
increase the power and flexibility of the voico. Fut
directions with every box. Small books of many
thousand cures may he had from every agent Sold by
all Druggi,ts, price is. lid., 28. 9d., 4s. and 11.
or box,
liivEa AND STOMACH PILLS. DR. KING'S DANDELION
AND QUININE LIVER PlLLS.—These famous Pills do
not contain even a trace of 111er .ury, or any of the many
dangerous ingredients frequently found in advertised
Pills. This fact continues to keep Dr. King's renowned
discovery in front of all Pills whatsoever, as the safest
best, speedies, mostt certain, and effectual remedy for
disorders of the Liver and Stomach, whether in the form
of Biliousness, Cowtip4tion, Indigestion, Flatulence,
Acidity, Headache, Shonleer Pains, Feverish Restless-
ness of the whole system, Disinclination for Food, or
aymptona generally

THROAT AFFECTIONS 'AND EIOARsENEss.—.,44,II suf-
fering from irritation of the throat and „ hoarseness
will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate
relief afforded by the use of "Brown's Bronchial
Troches." These fausons " lozenges " are now sold by
• most respectable chemists in this country at Is. lid.
per box. People troubled with a " nackit4 cough,'
"slight cold," or bronchial affections, cannot try
them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed to pro-
gress, result in cerious Pulmonaiy and Asthmatic affeo.
ns. See RIM\ the words "Brown's BronchialTroches"
t. 72 On ato Gzvenament Stamp around each box.—
Prepared !ly, JOHN I. BROWN & SONS, Boston U.S.
europeAn depot removed to 83, Farringdon 'goad.
Iteadost. a

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INEXPENSITE HAIR RESTORER. LOCKYER'Is SULPHUR
HAIR RESTORER will darken gray hair, in a few days
bringing back the colour. The effect is superior to
that produced by a direct dye, and does not injure the
skin. Lockyer's is equal to the most expensive. It is
the best for restoring grey hair to its former colour
Produces a perfectly natural shade. Valuable for de-
troying scurf and encouraging growth of new hair
Sulphur being highly prized for its stimulant, cleansing
healthful action on the hair glands, Lockyer's Restorer
s strongly recommended. It is most agreeable in use,
rnd never fails in its action. No other hair dressing is
equisite. Large Bottles, Is 6d. Sold by Chemists
Hairdressers, and Perfumer everywhere.
DE.trEEss, NOISES IN THE EARS, Bi3O. DELLAIIS
EssEEcE rou DEAFNESS should always be tried, as in
numbers of eases, seemingly incurable, it has done
wonders. Slight Deafness, Obstructions in the Ears,
and the incessant humming sounds so frequent with
affected hearing, are removed after two or three nights'
applications. Dellar's Essence can be spoken of as sure
to give some relief in any case of Deafness without
causing the slightest injury to the delicate organisms of
the ear ; and, however surprising, persons for years
Deaf have heard sounds after a fair trial of Dellars
Essence. Bottles, Is. lid. and 28. 9d. Sold by all
Chemists, Post free for 18 Stamps sent to Bedford
Laboratory Bayley Street, London, W,C.

TOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS
FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities and
relieve the distressing symptoms a prevalent with the
sex Bozes is. 114. and 2s. 94., of all Chemists. Sent
,nywhere on receipt of 15 or 34 stamps by the., maser
TOWLE, Ohenist, Nottiegham

THE SUBSTITUTE FOR IVES, MANNA CAKE
CASTOR OIL. BEN- j is an efficient Worm
NETTE'S MANNA CAKE, Cake. Children take it as a
price lid.,each (not a patent Sweetmeat.
medicine). One Cake equals It is perhaps the most
half-an-ounce of Castor Oil, suitable aperient know%
without its griping and sub- for use during pregnancy,
sequent constipations. It has Order from Chemists
a mild but certain action. It only ; or Post Free,
is mainly sugar flavoured with for 6d. ; 6 for lid ; 12
liquorice juice. for is, 9d.; and 36 for 48
From sole Agent. Mr, T.
H. Bland, chemist, 75
High Btreet,Stourbridgb '

N.B.—Advice can be obtained fro of charge
)3, applying at the above address, &Ail.); between
le hours of 11 and 4,0 r by let Cr.

A NURSERY CARD.

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Jr Nose, Swallowing Con, Buttons, (tc Wound 4.
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Sold in Stourbridge, by L. P. Morris, 13,,
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4mooth and supple, end restores Oho hue which may
aded through illntes, exposure to a noxious atmosc.,
the beat of summer or the meta winter. To ta
tamed all Chemists and Perfumers througbonlat th:
World Price as. fid. European Depot 114 andld

W. H. HEWITT, We Cowes, I.W. :—."Your mor.:l-Lel
have a large sate for-- a sale which most certain ly dcea
not decrease now thattne a Lvelty is wearingo, which
speaks well for its real merits. - • '
W. S. GLLss, Friockheim :—"lt is about tha only
genuine patent medicine in the market.
J. H. EVANE., Marl:st. Cross, Dvmm have !waived
several very fiatter:ng re7l3rts of the beneAts dcriv.cl from
the use of 'Mother bek:el's Syrup and kf,ll4' which air at
a 11 times to inc a source cf much
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