Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-09-12
Medical.
Morioms News
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ITNR. JNO.$F. SH1GKEL q cos. FAMILY
III MEDICINES. In presenting these prepa-
rations TO the public, the proprietors are aware
/ of the prejudices which they must expect to en-
counter. The country is deluged with quack
nostrnms, each claiming to be the ne plus ultra
the medicine of all medicines-and are pushed
Unto notice by the aid of printers ink, with n
zeal worthy of better cause, standing all
that has been said and the essays written against
fession. Indeed so prevalent has become the
mania for quackery, that recent writer, man
/ of eminence in the medical profession strongly
advises that the subject be let alone. cit exists
/ by the exercise. OF which men procure bread J"
and thinks it time wasted to endeavor to stem
! the tide.
We have long since thought that the only eff
fectual method Of counteraoting this strong cur
rent of quackery was to place in the hands of the
people, regular medicines, prepared in accordance
with the rules of pharmacy.
When our prairies and mountains catch fire,
and the inhabitants behold the devouring ele-
ment sweeping towards their devoted homes,
what do they doa Do they vainly endeavor to
water upon til By no means! They build up
countcr-fres which rush forth to meet the APP
preaching torrent of flame, and by exhausting
its food, put stop to its ravages, or turn it out
Gifts course. Now this is precisely what we are
trying to do. The counter-fre which we are
kindlng, consists in presenting to the public, me-
dicines which are prepared according to the
laws of Science, from the best of drugs, and UNI
der tho superintendent 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 thom. We bring forward no certi-
| fcatcs from obsure individuals, stating that
they have been cured of all manner ofincurable
diseases. deemng it an insult to the intelligence
upon them. If these medicines are a humbup
then medical science is humbug.
THE FRIEND OF THE AFFLICTED, OR
Rheumatic Embrocation.
To lnlk oS
surpassed by any known preparation for the
cure of Spasms, Old Sores, and swelling of all
kinds. Indeed it has no superior where an out
ward application is necessary but its most per
tectly magical power appears to be over all Ul-
GERS, and cronic cases of Rheumatism, that have
resisted all other remedies for years. 1t never
having been known to fail even once in the course
OF eight ycars) 1t is unparagoned in the euro
of the following diseases in animals, viz:-Dstcm-
per, Windgalls, Scratches, Sweeney, Stiffness
Saddlegalls, Wounds, &c.
The Genuine Medical Anodyne.
Aninvaluablc remedy for tho cure Of the fol-
gor, Headache, Oholc, Cholera Morbus, Intia-
mntory Rheumatism, &c. 1t is also an invalu-
able medicine in many complaints to which fe-
males subject. In DISTINCTIONS either tota!
or partial, it has been found ofincstimuble bene-
fit; restoring their functional arrangements to
healthy action, purifying tho blood and other
fluids ctfcctuay as to put to flight all diseases
which may arise from female Irregularities as
headaches, giddincss, pain in the side, back &c
In fact it is unexccllcd, if cqualed by any other
preparation known, for tho cure of all diseases
arising from cold.
The Neutralizing Cordial, or Physic.
This is ono of tho most valuable preparations
known, for cholera mOrbus, cholera infuntun
or summer complaint of children, diarrLna
dyscntcry. &c. It's operation and action appear
to be specific, if not infallibe. 1t is excellent
i'll certain diseases of women, to nllay sickness
regulate the bowels, &c.
Black or Healing SaIve.
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or, where applications of this kind arc required
1t has an excellent effect in Burns, Fever Sores
Scrofulous, Fistulous, and all other ulcers.
Green Ointment.
This ointment is very cooling, relaxing, and
sions, Swellings, DislocAtions, Contracted Sin
ews, &c.
Brown Ointment, or Eye SalYe.
This Ointment, for rruptions generally, sore
eyes &c, is superior to all others. 1t almost in-
VHrinbly benefits in every case.
Carminative Drops.
They case pain, create u moderate prcSpiration
and produces refreshing sleop. Good for restless
children, removes Hutuicncy and wind cholic, and
is useful III hystcric and nervous affections f;,-
male debility, &c.
For further particulars call on our agents, or
ourselccs, and purchase some, or all of our me
dicncs and be convinced that they are no Hum
bug.
DR.. JNO. SIllCkEL C& CO.. Point Pleasant
Harrison CO., Va, and for sale by merchants and
Druggists generally throughout the State,
Address DIR. JNO. +. SHICKEL.
Limestone Station Harrison co, , Va.
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