The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-07
MEDICAL.
$. o. DUNBAR'S
FLUID
NJ AG Ne STA

Superior to any English or American. A DIPLO-
MA was awarded to this Magnesta, by the American
Institute in 1852.
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
as aperient antic-acid in dyspepsia complaints
attended with aceidity with very great benefit. 1t
has the advantage over common Magnesia, in being
dissolved, and therefore not being liable to
mulate in the bowels. 1t is decidedly superior TO
Carbonate OF Soda or Potash, On account of its
This solution of Magnesia is found particularly
beneficial as pleasing sedative and aperient, in all
cases of irritation acidity of the stomach btIe
complaints, infantile disorders, or sea-sickness.
An ounce or two of this solution speedily re-
moves heartburn. acr1d eructations and sourness
irregular digestion,
The solution is of itself aperent, but it's laxa-
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with it, or directly after it, little lemon Juice,
mixed with sugar and water, or even with cream
of tartarI in this manner a very agreeable efer-
yescent draught can be safely taken at any time
during fever or thirst.
The antisceptic qualities of this solution, owing
to the presence of SO much carbonic acid, have
been found very valuable in putrid and other fe-
yer, AS lotion for the mouth, it sweetens the
breath, and the Magnesia cleans the teeth from
tartar,
The solution is almost invariably succeeded in
removing fits, spasms and headaches to which deli
cate persons subject from acids and crudities Of
| he 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 MagnesiG:
| New HAVEN, Feb %, 1869.
S. o. DUNBAR Esq.-Dear Sir; mos cheerfuly
|
Magnesia." ! have never found anything so
pleasant and efectual for correcting acdty of the
| stomach and curing headache arising therefrom.
1t is resorted to by several members of my family
whenever suffering as above and always with great
/ satisfaction and instantaneous relief.
Yours truly, JOHN A. BLAKE.
The subscriber having used the above article in
his family for years, is happy to endorse the
testimony of Mr. Blake in his favor.
Hartford Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
| PROVIDENCE, Nov. 6. 1S4S
| Mr.. S. o. DUNBAR,-Dear Sir; am happy to
hear that your preparation of fluid Magnesia Is
| coming into general use. While it is more eco
4 nomica than other preparations of Fluid Magnesia
1 have found it vastly more efficient and not only
an antiseptic and anti-acid upon the stomach, bu1
| very considerable tonic. 1t is beautiful med
cine for the bowel arrangement which 80 often al
fcts young children, and for females of debitateC
and sour stomach~, particularly those enciente, i
is invaluable. Being scientific preparation ant
open to the profession, it needs only an acquaiLt
ance to become with them favoritc mediciue.
| WIN. GRosvENoR, Nj. D.
| S. o DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: l have been som
time in the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magne
STA prepared by you and prefer it to the Englisl
preparation on account Of its Cheapness and it
superior laxative qualities.
Respectfully yours, &c. NJ. s. PERRY NJ. d