The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-11
MEDICAL
S. O. DUNBAR
FLUID
N AG N ESIA
MEDICAL

Superior to any English or American. DIPLO.
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 acditv with vefy 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 Magnesia is found particularly
beneficial pleasing seda.ve and aperient, In all
cases of irritation, acdity OF the stomach febtle
complaints, infantile disorders. or sea-sickness.
An ounce or two OF this solution speeolly removes
heartburn, acrd eructatiOns and sourness or rreg-
ular digestion.
The solution is of itself aperient but it's laxa
| 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 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 IN
removing fits, spasms and headaches to when dell
cate persons subject from acids and erud1es oil
the stomach and bowels
the attention of the public is particularly direct
ed TO the following certificates OF physicians ana
other persons who have used the Magnesia; ,oeo
| o DUNBAR, Esq.-Dear Sir: most cheerfuly
accord my testimony in favor OF your "Fluid Mag
IL.
and eectaal for correcting acidity of the stomach
and curying headache arising therefrom. 1t is re
sorted to 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 il
his family for some years, is happy to endorse the
Testimony of Mr.. Blake In its favor
Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN ORCUTT.
Il PROVIDENCE, Nov. 6, 1913,
Mr. o. s. DUNBAR,-Dear Sir: l 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 Magnes!a,
have found it vastly efficient, and not ouly al
: antseptic and anti ocid upOu the stomach, but
very considerable tonic. 1t is beautiful medicine
| for the bowel arrangement which often affiict
young children. and for females of debilitated an(
sour stomscbs, particularly hose enciente, it i
invaluable. Being scientific preparation ant
open TO the profession, 1t needs only an acqHaint
ance to become with them favorite medicine.
WIN. GRosvENoR, NJ. d.
5 | S. o. DUNBAR.-Dear 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, &C.
NJ. S. PERRY, M. D.