Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-12
NO 0UACKERY!
PRESCOTT & LANTZ'S
I AMII,Y MED1CIN E s

NO QUACKERY!
PRESCOTT & LANTZ'S
IL AMILY M E DICIN E s
TN presenting these preparations to the public,
the proprietors are aware of the prejudices
which they must expect to encounter. The coun-
try is deluged with quack nostrums, each claiming
to be the ne plus ultra-the medicine of all medi-
cines. aud are pushed into notice by the aid OF
printers ink. with zeal worthy of better cause,
notwithstanding all that has been said and the es-
saws written against their use by the profession,
and ont of the profession Indeed prevalent has
become the mania for quackery, that recent wrl-
ter. man of eminence in the medical profession,
strongly advises that the subject be let alone "it
exists +" says he, sin every walk and occupation
of life, by the exercise of which men procure
bread" and thinks it time wasted to endeavor to
stem the tide. :,
| We have long since thought that the only ell
fectual method Of counteractng this strong current
of quackery is to place in the hands OF the people
regular Medicines. prepared in accordance win
the rules laid down BY ihe different colleges oil
Pharmacy.
When our prairies and mountains catch on IRE,
and the inhabitants behold the devourlDg element
sweeping towards their devoted homes. what DO
they do? Do they vaiuly endeavor to stop Its
progress by throwing few buckets of water upon
it? By no means They build up counter fires
which rush forth to meet the approaching torrent
of fame. and by exhausting its food, put STOP to
its ravages, or turn il out of its course. Now this
is precisely what we are trying to do. The ccun-
Ter fire which we are kindng consists in present
inc to the public, Medicines, which are prepared
accordinr to the laws Of science-from formulate
oiyen by the United States Pharmacopeia, except
in two or three instances where they were obtain
ed from regular physicians of high standing in the
medical profession. They are prepared from the
best of drugs, under the superintende1ce OF reg
ulsr physician.
For testimonials of their efficacy in the treat
ment of the various diseases for which they are re
commended, zoe ,coutd refer 10 the ,cho'e medical
profession throughout the ,oorld. We bring Tor
ward no certificates from obscure individuals, sta
ting that they have been cured OF all manner Of
ncurable diseases deeming it an insult to the IN
teIigence of the community to try to palm Oh sncn
stuffupon them. Ifthese medicines are humbugs
then medical science is humbng. ;.
N. B. Pamphlets treating of the various DIS
eases for which these medicines are applicable,
NAV be had of any of our agents gratnItonsly
COMPOUND CATHARTIC PILLS
These Pills are very brisk in their action; acting
briskly on the stomach, liver and bowels-carry-
inc off all the unhealthy secretons. and promoting
healthy flow of bile. They are unequaled
where strong impression is necessary to be made
upon the system, as in all bilious attacks, levers,
or where the stomach is disordered, attended with
head ache. In sections of the country where fe-
YER and ague prevail, they will prevent this dis
ease by keeping the liver in healthy action, ny oc-
casionaly Dose The recipe by which they are
prepared was taken from the U. S. Dlspsnsatory,
and they have been in use by the medical profess
sion for many years. Price Is cents per box.
COOPER'S ANTI DYSPEPTTC PILLS..
These Pills are mild and safe purgative.-
They act mildly upon the liver. stomach and how
els They are emnently calculated to correct the
stomach by removing all foul secreions. Given
in connection with Stoughton's Bitters, they form
the best remedy for Dyspepsia. The formula was
obtained of distinguished Virginia physician, by
whom and by many others they have been used
with great success. Price % cents per box.
FLUID Extract OF SARsAPARiLLA-lhls ar
tce is superior to the Syrup. from the iaot ihai IL
is in highly concentrated state. and not liable 10
be injured by any change of climate. II contains
much larger quantity of the Sarsaparila than
the Syrup-a pint of this being equal to twoquars
of the Syrup. This medicine is prepared accord
ING to the u. s. Pharnacopeia 1t is emlnently
useful in cases of broken down constitutions, We
neral diseases, all impurities of the blood, Scrofn-
IL. Chronic Rheumatism, General Debility, and
all cases where mercury has been loo ireely USED.
Price 81 90 per bottle.
DR.. .Munroes Cough .Mirlwe.-For the cure
of coughs, colds, bronchitis. &c. Price % cents.
CoMpouNp SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY.-For
the cure of Coughs Bronchitis. relief Of Conoump-
ton and other Pulmonary Affections.
Many of the preparations sold under the name
of Wild Cherry, contain not particle of The cher
~ but are mixtures of other ingredients. nearly or
quite destitute of the remedial qualities of the
Wild Cherry This Syrup is warranted to be
manufactured from the Prunus TfrgMiand, or
Wild Cherry, and To possess all the virtues OF that
valuable medicine. In all pulmonary affections Ii
is an excellent remedy. Price 80 cents.
DtcheH's Piles Ointment.-This is a safe and
effectual remedy for this painful complaint. Price
IS cents per box.
STOUGHTON'S BITTERS.-For the cure
of Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint. Loss of Appetite,
General Weakness, SC. These Bitters are pure
ly vegetable, containing M mercury or any other
mineral. Prepared according to the U. 5. r
Price 50 cents.
Dr.. CLEVELAND'S EYE WATER
This is decidedly the best Eye Water in use. 1t
has been used for many years by the best physi-
clans. and is recommended by all writers upon the
diseases of the Eve 1t was favorite remedy
with Professor Cleveland of Bowdoin College,
Maine. whose name It bears, and who says olit-
alt is the best eye water have ever SEEM" Price
rs cents.
Dr.. PROCIOR'S Worm MIXTURE.
This is the suresi and safest remedy for worms.
II is warranted purely vegetable; is pleasant TO
take. and DIES not require nauSeous dose OF Gas
tor Oil to be given to carry it of, as it possesses
nproatiye powers, and will not njure the child by
remaining on the stomach Price % cents.
HOOPER'S FEMALE PlLLS.-Among
the patent nostrums which are paraded for the
cure of all manner OF diseases. none seem adapted
10 that class of diseases peculiar to the femaeseX
These pills are no invention of our own, but have
been used by the medical profession for many
years. with the greatest success IN the treatment
If these diseases Each blk contains IS pills.
Price ST. 90 pc. box. For particulars see our
pamphlet called 1.-The Females Medical Advl-
ser.' which may be had of our agents gratis, and
which treats Of these diseases, their symptoms
treatment. sc.
DR.. J. S. BENNET's VEGETABLE SAnsAPARIL
LA PILLs.-These Pills are purely vegetable; are
safe and mild purgatiVe, desti'ule oi those acrie
qualities which are so objectionable In most o
Pills in use-many OF which are 50 irritating t.
the bowels, that they often do more harm thar
good, and sometimes do irreparable mischief
These Pills are not only an excellent family med
icine as purgative; but they are unsurpassed az
a Great Purifier Of the Blood, thus laying the ax'
at the root of the evil. For all diseases dependen
ON bad state Of the blood, such as Sorofula. al
eruptions of the skin, as letter, Salt Rheum. E
rysipelas, SC. Each box contains4O pills. Pric
Is cents.
DL9RRHEA CORDL4L.-For the cure O