The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
MEDICAL
S. 0. DUNBAR'S
FLUID
N AGN E STA

Superior to any English or American. ADIPLo-
MA was awarded to this Magnesia, by the American
Institute in 1859.
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
as an aperient antic-acid in dyspepsia complaints
attended with aciditY with very great benefit. 1t
has the advantage over common Magnesia, IN being
dissolved, and therefore not being liable to Rccu-
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 pleasing sedative and Rperient, In all
OF irritation, acdty OF the stomach, febtile
complaints, infantile disorders or sea-sickness.
An ounce or two of this solution speedily removes
heartburn acrd eructatiohs and sourness, or irreg-
ular digestion.
| 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 very agreeable efferyescent
draught can be safely taken at any time during
| fever or thirst.
The antisceptic Qualities of this solution, owinO
to the presence of SO much carbone acid have been
found very valuable in putrid and other fever. AS
lotion for the moRth, 1t sweetens the breath, and
the Magnesa cleans the teeth from tartar.
| The solution has almost invariably succeeded in
removing fits, spasms and headaches to which deli
persons subject from acids and erudities 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. %, 1853.
| S o DUNBAR, Esq.-Dear Sir: most cheerfully
| accord my testimony In favor OF your Fluid Mag
nesia.n have never found anything SO pleasant
and effectua for correcting acdity of the stomach
and curying headache arising therefrom. 1t is re
sorted tb by several members of my family when
ever suffering 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
Hartford, Conn ON ' - REV. JoHN CIRCUIT
PROVIDENCE, Nov. 8, 1S4S.
MR. o. S. PUNBAB,-Dear Sir: am happy tc
| hear that your preparation of find Magnesia Il
| 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
| antseptic and anti ocid uuon the stomach, but {
very considerable tonic. 1t is beautiful medicine
for the bowel arrangement which often affiict.
young children. and for females of deblftated ant
| sour stomachs, particularly those enciente, it Il
Invaluable. Being a scientific preparation ap(
open to the profession, IL needs only an acq1aint
| anee to become with them favorite medicine.
| WIN. GRosYENoR, NJ. D.
| SO. DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: have been some tint
IN the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magnesia pre-
pared by you and prefer 1t to the Eng ish prepare
ton on account of its cheapness and its superio
laxative qualities. Respectfully yours, &c.
NJ. S. PERRY, M. D.