Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-05-16
Medical.
Glorious News
TO THE sAEFLECTEDI

nR.JEo. r. SHICKEL d cos. FAMILY
Il II, MED lGIlSEs In presenting these prepa7
ratsons 70 the public, the proprietors are aware
OF the prejndices which they must expect 70 en-
counter. The country Is deluged with quack
nostrnms, each claiming toybe the ne plus ultra
the dicinef ofan medicines and are pushed
into notice by the aid of printers ink, with .
zeal worthy of better cause, notwith standing all
that has been said and the essays written against
their use by the profession, and ont of the pro-
teFsion. Indeed SO prevalent has become the
mania for quackery, that recent writer, man
of eminenee in the medical profession strongly
advises that esubject be let alone. SIT exists,
says ne, . in every walk and occupation of life.
by the exercise of which men procure bread, =
the tide.
We have long since thought that the only ef-
fectual method of cornteracting this strong cur
rent Of quackery was to place in the hands of the
with the rules of pharmacy.
When our prairies and mountains catch fire.
and the inhabitants behold the devonring ele-
ment sweeping towards their devoted homes.
stop its progress by throwing few buckets of
water upon it BY no means2 They build up
counter-fres which rush forth to meet the ap-
preaching torrent of flame, and by exhaustinp
its food, put stop to its ravages, or turn it out
of its course. Now this is precisely what we are
trying to do The counter-tire which we are
kindling, consists in presenting to the public mo-
dicines which are prepared according to the
laws of Science, from the best of drugs and un-
der the suPerintednence of regular physician.
For testimonials of their efficacy in the treat
ment of the various diseases for which they are
recommended, we would refer to all that have
ever used of them. We bring forward no certi-
hcates from obsure individuals, stating .hat
they have been cured of all manner of incurable
diseases deeming it an insult to the intelligence
OF the community to try to palm of such stuff
upon them. If these medicines are humbug
then medical science is humbug.
THE FRIEND OF THE AFFLICTED, OR
Rheumatic EmbrOcation.
Is confidently recommended to invalds as un-
cure of Spasms. Old Sores, and swelling of nil
kinds. Indeed it has no superior where an out
ward application is necessary but it's most per-
tectly magical power appears to be over all u
GERS, and cronic cases of rheumatism, that have
resisted all other remedies for years. (It never
having been known to fail even once in tho course
of eight years.) 1t is unparHgoned in the cure
of the following diseases in animals, viz-Distem-
per, Windgalls, Scratches, Sweeney, Stiffness
Saddlcgalls, Wounds, SC.
The Genuine Medical Anodyne.
An Invaluable remedy for the cure of the fol-
lowing Diseases viz: Toothache, Chil!s or vi
gor,) Headache, Oholic, Cholera Morbus, lnfa-
matory Rheumatism, &c. 1t is also AN invnlu-
able medicine in many complaints to which fe-
m alcS are subject In distractions either tota!
or partial, it has been found ofinestimable bcnc-
ht; restoring their functional arrangements to a
healthy action, purifying the blood and other
fluids so etfectualy as to put to fight all diseases
which may arise from female Irregularities, as
headaches, giddiness, pain in the SIDE back &c.
In fact it is unexcelled If equalled by any other
preparation known, for the cure of all diseases
arising from cold.
The NeutraIizing Cordial, or Physic.
This is one of the most valuable preparations
known, for cholera morbus, cholera intuntum
or summer complaint of children, diarrhpa
dyscntory. &c. Its operation and action anrcar
to be specific If not intullible. 1t is excellent
in certain diseases of women, to allny sickness
regulate tho bowels, &c.
Black or Healing Salve.
This Sulve will be found superior to every 9TH
er, where applications of this kind are reouired
1t has un excellent effect in Burns, Fever Sores,
scrofulous, Fistulous, and all other ulcers.
Green Ointment.
This ointment is very cooling, relaxing, and
emolcnt. 1t is very useful in Sprain<, Contu-
sions, Swelimgs, DislocatiOns, Contracted Sin
ews, &c.
Brown Ointment, or Eye SaIye.
This Ointment, for irruptions generally, sor
eyes. &c, is superior to nll others. II almost in
varinbly benefits in every case.
Cnrminativc Drops.
They case pain, create moderate Precipitation.
and produces refreshing sleep. Good for restless
is useful in hysteric and nervous affections, fu-
male debility, &c.
For further particulars call on our agents, or
ourselves, and purchase some, or all of our INC
dicines aud be convinced that they arc no Hum
bug.
:, The above me Il lines are prepared and sold by
DR.. JNO. SlllCkEL tS CO.. Point Pleasant.
Harrison CO., Va, and fer sale by merchants and
Druggists generally throughout tho State.
Address DIR. JHO. F. SlIlCKEL.
Limestone Station Harrison co. Va,
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