The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25
MEDICAL
S. @. DUNBAR'S
FLUID
M 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 acidtY with very great Denent. IL
has the advantage over common Magnesia, IN being
dissolved and therefore not being liable to accu-
mulate in the bowels It is decidedly superior 10
Carbonate of Soda or Potash, on account OF Its
aperient quality.
This solution of Magnesia is found particularly
beneficial pleasing sedatve and aperient In all
of irritation, acidity OF the stomach feble
complaints, infantie disorders, or sea-sckness
An ounce or two of this solution speedily removes
heartburn acrid quotations and sourness, or 1rreg
ular digestion.
The solution is of itself an aperient, but its laxa-
tive properties be much augmented by taxing
with it, or directly after it, little lemon juice mix
ed with sugar and water or even with cream OF tar
tar; i'll this manner very agreeable eheryescent
draught can be safely taken at any time during
fever or thirst.
The antisceptic qualities of this solution, OWN 2
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, ana
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 crudties OF
the stomach and bowels.
The attention OF the public is particularly direct.
ed to the following certificates of physicians and
other persons who have used the Magnesia:
NEW HAVEN, Feb p, 1859,
so DUNBAR, Esq-Dear Sir: most cheertully
accord my testimony in favor OF your Fluid Mag
| nesia" have never found anything so pleasant
and efectual for correcting acidiy of the stomach
and curying headache arising therefrom. 1t is re-
| sorted to by several members of my family when
ever suffering above, and always with great sat
| isfactiOn andsinstsntaneous relief.
| Yours truly, JOHN A. BLAKE.
| The subscriber having used the above article il
his family for some years, is happy to endorse thu
testimony of Mr.. Blake In Its favor:
| Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
PROVIDENCE, Nov. 6. 1913.
| Mr.. o. S. nUNBAR,-Daar Sir: | am happy Il
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 efficient and not ouly al
antiseptic and anti ocid uuon the stomach, but
very considerable tonic. It is beautiful medicine
for the bowel arrangement which often a1iiict
young children. and for females of dcbilitated ant
sour stumachs, particularly those enciente, 1t /
invaluable. Being scientific preparation an
open TO the profession, 1t needs only acqaainI
ance TO become with them favorite medicine.
VIM. GRosVENoR, NJ. d.
s. o. DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: have been some tim
In the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magnesia pre-
pared by you and prefer it to the Eng ish prepara
ton on account of its cheapness and its snperio
| laxative qualities. Respectfully yours, sc.
| NJ S. PERRY, NJ. D.