The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-24
MEDICAL
S. @. DUNBAR'S
FLUID
N AG N E STA
MEDICAL

Superior to any English or American. A DTPLO-
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. 1t
dissolved, and therefore not being liable to accu-
mulate in the bowels. IT 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 aperient, in all
cases of irritation acidity of the stomach febte
complaints, infantie disorders. or sea-sickness.
An ounce ortwo of this solution speedily removes
heartburn acrid eructatons and sourness or irreg-
The solution is of itself an aperient but its Taxa
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with 1t, or directly after it. little lemon juice mix
ed with sugar and water, or even with cream OF tar
tar; in this manner very agreeable eferyescent
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 In
removing fits, spasms and headaches to which dell,
cate persons subject from acids and crudties of
the stomach and bowels.
1he attention of the public is particularly direct
ed 10 the following certificates OF physicians and
other persons who have used the Magnesia:
NEW HAVEN Feb. p, 1869,
| s. DUNBAR, Esq-Dear Sir: most cheerfully
accord my testimony in favor OF your Fluid Mag
| nesia. n2l have never found anything so pleasant
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
isfactfon and instantaneous relief
| Yours truly, JOHN A. BLAKE
The subscriber having used the above article in
1 his family for some years. is happy to endorse the
testimony of Mr.. Blake In It's favor:
| Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
| PROVIDENCE, Nov. q, 1913. .
| Mr. o. S. TUNBAR,-Daar Sir: l am happy to
hear that your preparation of fluid Magnesia il
| coming into general use. While tits more econom
ical than other preparations of Fluid Magnesa,
have found it vastly more efficient, and not only al
| antiseptic and anti ocid upon the stomach, but 8
very considerable tonic. 1t is beautiful medicine
for the bowel arrangement which so often afflctl
young children. and for females of deblitated and
| sour stomachs, particularly those enciente, 1t il
invaluable. Being a scientific preparation an6
open to the profession, 1t needs only acqaaint
| ance to become with them favorite medicine.
| WIN. GRosvENoR, Nj. D. +
| S. o. DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: have been some tins
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.
| M. S. PERRY, M d.