The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-11
MEDICAL
S. 0. DUNBAR'S
FLUID
NJ AGN & STA

Superior to any English or American. ADIPL0-
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 aciditv with very great benefit. It
has the advantage over common MagneSia, in being
dissolved and therefore not being liable to accu-
mulate 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 seda:ve and aperient, in all
OF irritation acidty of the stomach febtiie
complaints, infantile disorders. or sea.sickness.
An ounce or two OF this solution speedily removes
heartburn acrii eructations and sourness, irreg
ular digestion.
The solution is Of itself an aperient but It's laxa-
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with it, directly after it. little lemon juice, mix
ed with sugar and water or even with cream of tar
tar; in this manner q very agreeable efervescent
draught can be safely taken at any time during
fever thirst.
The antisceptic qualities of this soiution OWN ,
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 Magneeia cleans the teeth from tartar
The soHtion has almost invariably succeeded In
removing fits, spasms and headaches to which deli
cate persons subject from acids and crudtiee OF
the stomach and bowels.
= he attention OF the public is particularly direct
ed TO the following certificates OF physicians and
NEW HAVEN, Feb 22 1862
S o DUNBAR, Esq.-Dear Sir: most cheerfuily
accord my testimony in favor OF your Fluid Mag.
and efectual for correcting acidity of the stomach
and curying headache arising therefrom. 1t lie re-
sorted to by several members Of my family when
ever suffering as above, and always with great sat
isfaction andG instantaneous 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 ORcuTT.
PROVIDENCE, Nov. 6, 1913
Mr. o. S. rUNBAR,-Desr Sir; am happy to
hear that your preparation of fluid Magnesia /:
coming into general use. While tits more econom
ical than other preparations of Fluid Magnes!a
have found it vastly more efficient, and not ouly
| antiseptic and anti ocid uuon the stomach, but
very considerable tonic. II is beautiful medicine
| for the bowel arrangement which often affiiet
yOung children, and for females of deblitated an(
sour stomachs, particularly those encienie, 1t Il
| invaluable Being scientific preparation ant
open TO the profession, 1t needs only an acq1aint
| ance to become with them favorite medicine.
| WIN. GRosvEEoR, NJ. d.
| S. o. DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: I have been some tim,
In the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magnesia pre-
pared by you and prefer ii TO the Eng ish prepare
| ton on account of its cheapness and its superio
| laxative qualities. Respectfully yours, &C.
| NJ. S. PERRY, NJ. D.