The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
MEDICAL
S. O. DUNBAR'S
FLUID
N AG N { STA

Superior to any English or American. ADIPLO-
Ma was awarded to this Magnesia, by the American
Institute in 1852.
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
as an aperient antic acid in dyspepsia complaints
attended with acdity with very great benefit. 1t
has the advantage over common Magnesia, in being
dissolved and therefore not being liable to accu-
muate in the bowels. 1t is decidedly superior to
Carbonate of Soda or Potash, on account of its
aperient quality.
This solution of Magnesia is found particularly
beneficial as pleasing sedatye and aperient. In all
cases of irritation, or acidiy OF the stomach tebtle
complaints, nfantile disorders. or sea-sickness.
An ounce or two of this solution speedily removes
heartburn acrd eructations and sourness or lrreg-
| ular digestion.
The solution is of itself an aperient but its Taxa
/ tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with it. directly after it. little lemon juice mix
ed with eugar and water or even with cream OF tar
tar; in this manner a very agreeable effervescent
| draught can be safely taken at any time during
| fever or thirst
to the presence of much carbonic acid have been
found very valuable in putrid and other fever. As
lotion for the mouth 1t sweetens the breath, and
| the Magnesia cleans the, teeth from tartar.
| The solution has almost invariably succeeded IN
removing fits, spasms and headaches to which deli
cate persons subject from acids and crud1es OF
| the stomach and bowels
he attention of the public is par iculary direct
ed to the following certificates OF physicians and
other persons who have used the Magnesia:
| NEW HAVEN, Feb %, 1869.
| S o DUNBAR, Esq.-Dear Sir: | most cheerfully
accord my testimony in favor OF your Fluid Mag
and efectual for correcting acdity of the stomach
and curying headache arising therefrom. 1t is
sorted to by several members of my family when
ever suffering as above, and always with great sat
isfaction andsinstantaneous relief.
| Yours truly, JOHN A BLAKE
The subscriber having used the above article in
his family for some years. is happy to endorse the
testimony of Mr.. Blake In its favor:
Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
| PROVIDENCE, Nov. 6, 1913.
| MR.. o. S. HUNBAR,-Dear Sir: | am happy ia
hear that your preparation of fluid Magnesia i
coming into general use. While tits more econom
ical than other preparations of Fluid Magnes!a,
have found it vastly more efficient, and not only al
antiseptic and anti Ocid upon the stomach but
very considerable tonic. 1t is beautiful medicine
for the bowel arrangement which often at1icts
young children, and for females of deblitated and
sour stomachs, particularly those enciente, it is
invaluable. Being a scientific preparation and
open TO the profession, it needs only acquaint
ance to become with them a favorite medicine.
| WIN. GRosvENoR, NJ. D.
s. o. DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: have been some time
In the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magnesia pre-
pared by you and prefer to the Eng ish prepare
ton on account of its cheapness ana its superior
laxative qualities. Respectfully yours, sc.
| Nj. S. PERRY, NJ D.