The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22
MEDICAL
S. o. DUNBARS~
FLUID b.
NJ AGN E STA
MEDICAL.
FLUID

Superior to any English or American. A DIPLO.-
MA was awarded to this Magnesia, by the American
Institute in 1852. ~ y
This very useful and elegant preparation is used.
as an aperient antic acid in dyspepsia complaints
attended with acidity with very great benefit It
has the advantage over common Magnesia, in being
dissolved, and therefore not being liable to aceu
mulate in the bowels. 1t il decidedly superior TO
Carbonate of Soda Potash, account of It's
aperient quality.
This solution OF Magnesia is found particularly
beneficial as pleasing sedatve and aperent in all
cases of irritation, or acidity of the stomach febe
comp laints, infantie disorders. or sea-sckness
An ounce or two of this solution speedily removes
heartburn acrid quotations and sourness, or irreg
ular digestion.
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with 1t, directly after it. little lemon juice, mix
ed with sugar and water or even win cream OF tar
tar; i'll this manner a very agreeable etfervescent
draught can be safely taken at any time during
fever or thirst.
The antisceptic qualities of this solution, 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 Magnesia cleans the teeth from tartar.
The solution has almost invariably succeeded III
removing fits, spasms and headaches to which deli:
cate persons are subject from acids and crudtes 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 Magnesis; ,o.o
NEW HAVEN, Feb ~ 1863. !
so DUNBAR, Esq-Dear Sir most eheerfully
accord my testimony in favor OF your Fluid Mag
and efectual for correcting acidity of the stomach
and curying headache arising therefrom. 1t is re-
sorted to by several members of my fami y when
ever suffering above, and always with great sat
| isfaction ands 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
Hartford, Conn. REV, JOHN oRouTT
| PROVIDENCE, Nov. 8, 1S4S.
Mr.. o. S. nUNBAR,-Dear Sir: am happy to
| hear that your preparation of fluid Magnesia II
coming into general use. While 1t is moro 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, Dut
very considerable tonic. II is beautiful medicine
for the bowel arrangement which so often atiicts
young children, and for females of debiitated and
| sour stomachs, particularly those encente, 1t !:
invaluable. Being a scientific preparation and
open to the profession, IL needs only an acquaint
ance to become with them favorite medicine.
| VIM. GRosvENoR, NJ. d.
| S. o. DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: have been some tint
In the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magnesia pre-
pared by You and prefer it TO the Eng ish prepare
ton on account of its cheapness and its superio
laxative qualities. Respectfully yours, &c.
| NJ. s. PERRY, M. d.