The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-30
MEDICAL.
s.. o. DUNBAR'S
FLUID
M AG n E STA

Superior to any English or American. A DIPLO- |
MA was awarded to this Magnesta, by he American
Institute in 1852.
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
as an aperient autic-acid in dyspepsia complaints
attended with accidlty with very great beneht: II
has the advantage over common Magnes1a, 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. sa
This solution OF Magnesia is found particularly
beneficial pleasing sedative and aperient, In all
OF irritation, acdity of the stomach feble
complaints, infantile disorders, or sea-sickness.
An ounce two of this solution speedily re-
moves heartburn acrid eructatoDs and sourness, or
irregular digestion,
The solution s of itself an aperient, but its Taxa
tive pr perties can be much augmented by taking
with it, directly after ii, little lemon Juice,
mixed with sugar and water, or even with cream
| of tartarg in this manner very agreeable effer-
vescent draught be safely taken at any time
during fever or thirst.
The antisceptic qualities of this solution, owing
TO the presence Of so much carbonie acid, have
| been found very valuable in putrid and other fe-
yer, AS a 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 are subject from acids and crudtes Of
| he stomach and bowels.
The attention of the public Is particularly direct
ed to the following certificates of physicians and
| New HAVEN, Feb. o. 1869.
| s o. DUNBAR, Esq.-Dear Sir; mos cheerfully
accord my testimony in favor of your Fluid
pleasant and eectual for correcting acidty of the
stomach and curing headache arising therefrom
II is resorted to by several members of my family
whenever suffering 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 some years. is happy TO endorse the
|, testimony Of Mr. Blake in his favor.
| Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
| PROVIDENCE, Nov. g. 1913.
Mr. s. o. DUNBAR,-Dear Sir; am happy *
hear that your preparation of fluid Magnesia il
coming into general use. While it Is more eco
nomical than other preparations of Fluid Magnesia
l have found it vastly more efficient, and not onl!
an antseptic and anti-acid upon the stomach, Blu
q very considerable tonic. 1t is beautiful medi
cine for the bowel arrangement which so often af
f1icts young children and for females of dehitaet
and sour stomach, particularly those enciente, j
is invaluable. Being scientific preparation an
open to the profession, ii needs only acquaiEt
ance to become with them favorite medicine.
: WIN. GROsYENoR NJ. D.
| S. o DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: have been som
time in the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magne
| STA prepared by you and prefer it to the Englis
N preparation on account of its cheapness and il
\ superior laxative qualities.
' | Respectfully yours, &C. NJ. E. PERRY NJ. D