The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-18
MEDICAL
S. @. DUNBAR'S
FLUID
N AGN { STA

Superior to any English or American. A DIPLO-
MA was awarded to this Magnesia, by the American
Institute in 1852.
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
as an aperient ante acid in dyspepsia complaints
attended with aeiditV with very great benefit. 1t
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 Msgnesia is found particularly
beneficial pleasing sedatve and aperient, in all
of irritation acidity of the stomach febile
complaints, infantie disorders. or sea-sickness.
An ounce or two OF this solution speedily removes
heartburn acrid quotations and sourness, irreg
ular digestion
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 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 MagnPsia 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.
he 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 - 1861
o 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 acidity of the stomach
and cqrying headache arising therefrom. 1t is re
sorted TO by several members of my family when
ever suffering as above, and always with great sat
isfaction andIinstantaneous relief
Yours truly JOHN A BLAKE.
The subscriber having used the above article in
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. 5. HUNBAR,-Dear Sir: ! am happy t
| hear that your preparation of fluid Magnesia il
coming into general use. While tits more econom
| ical than other preparations of Fluid Magnesia,
have found it vastly efficient, and not only al
| antiseptic and anti ocid uuon the stomach, but
very considerable tonic. 1t is beautiful medicine
| for the bowel arrangement which often afflict
young children. and for females OF debilitated
| sour stomachs, particularly those enciente, it
| invaluable. Being a scientific preparation apt
open TO the profession, ii needs only an acquaint
| ance to become with them favOrite medicine.
| WIN. GROsyENoR, NJ. D.
| S. o. DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: have been some tim
IN the habit OF prescribing the Fluid Magnesa 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, NJ. D.