The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-30
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
aperient antic. acid in dyspepsia complaints
attended with aciditv 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 Magnesa is found particularly
beneficial pleasing sedative and aperient in all
cases of irritation or acdty of the stomach febtie
complaints infantile disorders. or sea-sickness.
An ounce or two OF this solution speedily removes
heartburn aerid eructations and sourness or irreg
ular digestion.
The solution is of itself an aperent but its laxa
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with it. directly aftert little lemon juice mix
ed with sugar and water, even with cream of tar
tar; in this manner a very agreeable efferyescent
draught can be safely taken at any time during
fever or thirst.
The antisceptic qualities of this solution, OWN
to the presence of so much carbonie acid have beer
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 deli
cate persons are 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 anG
other persons who have used the Magnesia:
NEW HAVEN, Feb. %, 1869.
o DUNBAR, Esq-Dear Sir: / most cheerfully
accord my testimony in favor OF your Fluid Mag
Desla." / have never found anything pleasant
and efeetual for correcting acidity of the stomach
and curying headache arising therefrom. 1t is re
sorted TO bJ9eeTeral members of my family when
ever suffering as above, and always with great sat
lsfactlon and instantaneous relief
Yours truly, JOHN A. BLAKE.
The subscriber having used the above article il
his family for years, is happy to endorse tbs
testimony of Mr.. Blake In its favor.
Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN ORcUTT.
PROVIDENCE, Nov. 6, 1S4S.
Mr., o. s. pUNBAR,-Dear Sir: l am happy Il
hear that your preparation of huid Magnesia Il
coming into general use. While 1t is more 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, but
very considerable tonic. 1t is beautiful medicine
for the bowel arrangement which so often affiiet
young children. and for females of deblitated anC
sour stomache, particularly those enciente, it Il
invaluable, Being a scientific preparation snC
open TO the profession, it needs only acquaint
ance to become with them a favorite medicine.
WIN. GRosYENoR, NJ. D.
S. o. DUNBAR.-DeRr Sir: have been some TIM
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 ana its superio
| laxative qualities. Respectfully yours, sc.
| NJ. s. PERRY, NJ. D.