The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-16
MEDICAL
S. O. DUNBAR'S
FLUID
MAGN E STA

Superior to any English or American. ADIPLO-I
MA was awarded to this Magnesia, by the American
Institute in 1852
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
aperient antic-acid In dyspepsia complaints
has the advantage over common Magnesia, in being
dissolved and therefore not being liable to accu-
mulRte In the bowels. It 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 sedatve and aperient in all
of irritation, acidity of the stomach feble
complaints, infantie disorders, or sea-sickness.
An ounce or two OF this solution speedily removes
heartburn acrid eruetations and sourness or rreg-
The solution is of itself an aperient but it's laxa-
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with it. or directly after it. little lemon juice mix
ed with sugar and water, even with cream of tar,
tar; in this manner very agreeable efferve5cent
draught, can be safely taken at any time during
fever thirst.
The antisceptic qualities of this solution, OWN
to the presence of so much carbonic acid have been
found very valuable in putrid and other fever. As
lotion for the mouth, II 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 crudites of
the stomach and bowels.
the attention of the public is particularly direct
ed 10 the following certificates of physicians and
other persons who have used the Magnesia:
NEW HAVEN, Feb. p, 1862
DUNBAR, Esq.-Dear Sir: most cheerfully
accord my testimony in favor OF your Fluid Mag
| nesia." have never found anything so pleasant
and efectual for correcting acdity Of the stomach
and curying headache arising therefrom. II is re-
sorted TO by several members of my family when
ever suffering as above and always with great sat
isfaction andkinstantaneous relief.
Yours truly, JOHN A. BLAKE.
The subscriber having used the above article in
his family for years, is happy to endorse the
testimony of Mr.. Blake in its favor.
Hartford, Conn. REV JOHN CIRCUIT.
PROVIDENCE Nov. 6, 1S48.
Mr.. o. s. nUNBAR.-Dear Sir: l am happy to
hear that Your preparation of fluid Magnesia Is
| coming into general use. While tbs more ecOnom-
ieal than other preparations of Fluid Magnes.a, l
have found il vastly more efficient, and not only an
antiseptic and anti ocid upon the stomach, but a
very considerable tonic. 1t is beautiful medicine
/ for the bowel arrangement which often affcts
young children and for females of debilitated and
sour stomachs, particularly those enciente, it is
| invaluable. Being scientific preparation and
open to the profession, 1t needs only acquaint-
ance to become with them a favorite medicine.
| VIM. GRosyENoR, M. d.
| S. o. DUNBAR-Dear Sir: have been some time
IN the habit OF prescribing the Fluid Magnesia pre-
pared by you and prefer it to the Eng ish prepare
| ton on account Of It's cheapness and its superior
| laxative qualities Respectfully yours, &C.
| NJ. S. PERRY, M. D.