Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-05-28
James Kennedy q Son,
I'D ESPECTFULhY inform the public
H. that they have just received from

I'D ESPECTFULhY inform the public
H. tnat they have just received from
LEES MEDICINE STORE,
No. 46, MAIDEN lane, Sew-Ynrk a fresh
supply OF the following va liable MEDI-
ciNES:
Hamitton'S Worm destroying LoSen-
ges.
Which have within sixteen years past
cured an immense NUMBER OF persons OF
both sexes OF every age and in every 81
tuation OF various ID 5eross complaints
arising from WOR Ms, and from obstruc.
tons or foulnels in tie stomach and bow
els.
This medicine bears no analogy what
ever to others of similar titles 50 com.
monty complained OF as operating with
violence en- the contrary particular
excellence OF this remedy is its being
suited to every age and constitution. II
contains nothing but WHAT'S perfectly ~
nocent q is 50 mild in its operation that II
cannot iniIre the most delicate pregnahi
adv or the tcnderest infant OF week old
should no worms exist in the body: but
will without pain or gripping cleanse the
stomach and bowels of whatever Is lou
or offensive. and thereby prevent the PIE
duction Of worms and many fatal dis
orders. The Iozenges are particularly
clficacious in carrying off all gross ha-
mours and eruptiors. feverish and bilious
complaints, and are the safest and ,nlld
est purgatiye that can be used on any
occasion.
Description of Worms. and the sSmp-
toms by ,ohich they are kno1cn.
Worms which ,Dfest the human body
are chiefly of four kinds viz.-The Te-
reg Or large, round worm the Ascari-
des o, small maw-worm the Cucurbi
tiro vr short fiat white worm; and
lastly, the Tenia or tape=worm. so call
ed from its resemblance to tape. This
is often many va DIS long and is full Of
Joints. 1t is most hurtfui and most diff
cult to remove.
Among the symptoms attending worms
are--disagreeable breath, especially il
the morning bad and corrupted gums :
itching in the nose. and about the seat
epileptic fits. and sometimes
privation OF speech; starting and grind
ing Of the teeth in sleep; irregular appe |
tito. sometimes loathing food and some
times voracious purglng with Shiny ami
fetid stools vomiting; large and hard
belly +; pains and sickness at the sto.
mach pains in the head and thighs and
lowne.s of spirits slow fever with small
and irregular pulse dry cough; eyces-
siye thirst; sometimes pale and unhealthy |
csuntenance.a and sometimes the face bloa.
ted and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above
symptoms should have immediate re-
course to llamiltsu's Worm Destroying
Lezenges, which have been constantly
attended with success in all complaints
similar 70 those above described.
4 dose If this medicine given ,cca.
sienally during the warm season, will eff.
tectual!y prevent the vomiting and pur-
sing Of children"-a dreadful disorder,
which annually destroys thousands OF the
infant part Of our Citizens. It's likewise
the mildest and most certain reMeat
.,s.wn. aud has restored to health and
strength great number wheu IN an ad
vanced stage Of this fatal complaint. Par
ticular and plain instructions are given
ts' every part e. the necessary treatment
a SuCn cases.
Children geuera'.y take this medicin.
VITA eagsrness having pleasing appear.
ance, and an agreeable taste.
The Restorative Po,cder for the
Teeth and Gums.