True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-11-29
MILES COMPOUND EXTRACT OF
TOMATO.

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poster. But il is fact demosraLle by experience
that combinations of medicine may be formed from The
VEGETABLE KINGDOM, that will act so universally o,
the stem, Wien taken seasolabiy and in iudcious pro
portions ,as to cure, IN nine out OF te all diseases
within the reacl, and power OF medicine.
From well known and established reputation oil
Calomei, it has long been employed by the enpric
and scientific ply sclan, AS one OF the most pow eru
agents for the removal of disease. By the former, al.
most every land has been deuged with nostrums, that
their authors claimed AS specifics IN every disease inc
dent 10 the human family Tie folly of these prctcn
sions needs comment for accurate chemical nvesli-
CATION has shown that the base OF most OF the Panaceas,
Catholicons, &c which have been trnmpetled before
the community, with much ASSURANCE, is Calonei,
mercury in Nov, if this potent aitclee
in theh hands of the most skltu ply sican frequent
ly excrts influence the human system, unforeseen,
and entirely beyond the control of art; undermining III,
constitution and bringing premature old age disease
aud death, what result Should be expected when pre-
staibed by the ignorant Could their many thousand
victims speak, voice from the tomb would disel
he sspecifC' dciuson that swa, the minds of the
living.
Humane Physicians dcpIore the sad evils resulting
from the mcrcural practice, and will gladly hill the in
PRODUCTION of All article that safely be substituted for
calomel They feel, and that kesnfy. the uncertainty
OF its pr'mar, operations they cannot say whether It will
be favorable utyorabc. They also ktotu, and feel
that il its is continued for any considerable time, in
furious secondary consequences must follow But they
choose the least of two evils: they know other
article that VIII arouse t1fH4 dJei, remove ObStrt
ton, and in free action the whole gladula syscn
and it being ndispens,bly necessary to do this they
continue its use, notwithstanding the evil consequences
which follow.
They have long desired and sought an article that
would produce the good effects of this drug, without
sutjccting the patient to its deieterlo"s results. Such
esideatum, it is believed, has at length been obtaine
in the article now presented to the public.
The proprie,ors Of this article keeping in view the
fact that "A uisc aud beneuDleW Beang la, placed with
in the reach of all; remedies adapted to the diseases III
ciHent to the climate they inabit; and knowing like
wise, thai most Of the diseases of The South and Hest
are based upon organic functional arrangement OF
the liver; directed their attention to those articles which
act more esp 'ciatly on the biliW> organs.
After long, aborious, and expensive research they
have succeeded in extracting substance from the To-
MAfO, which, from its peculiar effect upon the hea-
tic hillary organs, they have dciominalei Urbdtine.
1t is mcdciae that will produce all the beneficial
results of Calomel, III both acute and chronic diseases,
without the possibility Of producing the ccriousdc tcon
sequences common to that article.
Its action upon the constitution is universal, no part
of the system escaping its influence. 1t u.s. however,
upon the organs of secretion and excretion, that its
great power is particularly manifested hence ii is pc
cuarly adapted to the treatment of bio's t7e's and
other diseases in which torpdity Or congestion OF the
liver and b0ttdt circle prevail.
1t is admissible in all cases, where it is necessary to
cleanse the stomach and bowels. 1t removes ebstluc-
tion aud eXctes quick and healthy action of the liver
and other ganduar vicera of the abdomen Being diff
lusablc III IL ticc
in the vessels the surface of the body accompanied
by gentle perspirtion I, does not exhaust like drs
tic purges; still, its action is more UNIVERSAL and may
often be repeated, merely with safety but with gleas
benefit. This becomes ndispensbly necessary in
of long standing; for in them intense temporary impress
sions made by strong medicines, seldom if ever, do
good but tend to inlue the stamina OF the constitution.
1t is cleansing and purifying to the SYSTEM acts in
perfect harmony with the known laws of life and is
OF the most valuable articles ever ocl-
ed for uulic trial and lnsutctiOn,
For convenience, this medicine is formed into grain
pills. The white pills ctha'fic, dhe1uti1e, ha-
bhoreic and Nnetic The yellow pills are to'ic slim
llttnt and Mapho,etic.
The following extract on the subject is from the Cincn
NILES TOMATO MEDICINE.
The virtues of the Tomato, not only delicious
vegetable for the table, but also medicine have for
considerable time past, attracted no little attention. 1t
mas been believed to possess anti-bilious qualities which,
It they could be eiiectuay extracted, separated from
HE supeliuons matter, would be Invaluable Tins has
been characterized bilious country. large portion
OF the diseases arise from sorlercd lives, from de-
in the glandular SYSTEM This is especially
the in the west, and still more the south. If
remedy easy safe, cccual in its operation, and lcav
ing the constitution imaircd could be discovered for
bilious complaints, this would unYuestloaby be among
The most healthy climates in the world.
Caomc has been the almost universal remedy for
diseases OF this character. But II is remedy which
be considered trespassing the province OF another
profession to speak OF this yet we may be permitted 10
express our strong conviction that Calomel cannot be
used without injurious and lasting effects upon the sys
lem, greater or less, according to the quantities taken,
and the frequency of its use aud the constitution OF the
patient. substitute for tis therefore, from the We
sctablc Kingdom is a deselatum in this country.
We believe this dcsiicl,um has been discovered in
he Tomato. Dr. Miles, of this city, aud hisassociaes
with much labor and expense, AS we understand, have
succeeded in obtaining such extract from this vescta-
bic as it is lopcd will be found an etfeclua substitute
We have taken some pains to enquire among medical
men and others who have used this medicine as to its
fleets, and feel well satisfied that il will prove
most valuable remedy in bilious complaints So far as
we have been able to learn, has produced the desired
fleet, operating to produce healthy action of the liver,
procuring bilious discharges when needed and in some
Instances breaking up fcvers. with more certainty
md i'll shorter Zine than comel For sick or bilious
IL has been found good remedy. hose
who have used say that it does not produce the debit
ans effects of most other kinds of purgtve medicines
hat there is no increased danger trem colds after ITS
Use, and where large doses of calomel would be needed
his operates without amy danger Of the distressing a"'
INJURIOUS ELECTS OF caiomel Whc producing salvation
AS we have reason TO hope from our investigation,
lis extract of the Tomato will prove subshu,'tc t"
ome in a great variety Of eases,
rt IT AS a blessing to the human family.
Hul PERFECTLY sa'e and irre lrom all miner ia
that we speak of it, and trust that itsurann
"lly tested b. families. We have every asal sul,e
allcr.
The above medicine can be obtained only of the ts
ler'l Agenis, and those retailing agents having II com
MISSION signed by ~. Miles, P,es't T.. NJ C." and
by 'E N b r Stone, General Agent, l,,r
-oulSlhllh, and bearing the Company seal.
LAST IF .igeu'"~
l, Il u Il Stoue, General A gents for Louisiana ia
Fchoupoulas street.
Rle'ler n Co. l3 Old Li;scc street, opposite Veg tai
Die Market.
Paul Martin, cor Old Lsvce and Hospital street.
VIM Sherry, cor Camp and Julia streets.
Or Mueller cor Icliuupolllas and ST Mar, :
market.
} Z Barbat & Co. corner rchoupitoulas and Gird
streets.
J MPP ilartwcll, Bayou Sara, 81.
DIR Wm SALISBURY, Nalehito,lies, In.
Thomas Slanshury, Hnnsiui, Iexu.
Frederick Serld, conner Poydfas aud Camp SIS.
Geo Jones, 'rivoli Circle
VIM. Eva,s. no. Building Co Row.
Application for agrncls, medicines bv wholesal,.
must BE- made the General Agents at New Orleans
All letters, post pnd, will be promptly aueHcd To.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
DARlSll COURT. tor the Parish aud CITY of New
4 Orleans. Present the Hon. Charles Muu,ian,
Judge. June lhh, 1888 No. lO,o&i.-Jucoues Potter
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