The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-09
MEDICAL.
s.. O. DUNBAR'S
FLUID
NJ AG NE STA

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 accidity 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 1s decidedly superior to
Carbonate OF Soda or Potash, On account of its
aperient quality.
This solution of Magneeia is found particularly
beneficial pleasing sedative and aperient in all
cases Of irritation acidity of the stomach ebtle
complaints infantile disorders, or sea-sickness.
An ounce or two of this solution speedily re-
moves heartburn. acrid eruetations and sourness
irregular digestion,
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with it, or directly after ii, little lemon Juice,
mixed with sugar and water, or even with cream
of tartarI in this manner very agreeable effer-
yeEcent draught can be safely taken at any time
during fever or thirst.
The antisceptic qualities of this solution owing
to the presence of 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
persons subject from acids and crudtiee 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 Magneeis:
NEW HAVEN, Feb. %, 1859.
| s. o. DUNBAR Esq.-Dear Sir; mos cheerfully
accord my testimony IN favor OF your Fluid
Magnesia." l have never found anything SO
pleasant and eectual for correcting acidty of the
stomach and curing headache arising therefrom.
1t 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. 6. 1S4S.
| Mr.. s. o. DUNBAR,-Dear Sir; am happy to
hear that your preparation of fluid Magnesia ia
| coming into general use. While it is more eco
nomical than other preparations of Fluid Magnesia
1 have found it vastly efficient, and not only
an antiseptic and anti-acid upon the stomach, but
a very cons derabIe tonic. 1t is beautiful medi-
cine for the bowel arrangement which so often af-
cts young children, and for females of debilitatet
and sour stomach, particularly those enciente, il
is invaluable. Being scientific preparation ant
open to the profession, it needs only an acquairt
| 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
sia prepared by you and prefer it to the English
preparation on account of its cheapness and it
superior laxative qualities.
Respectfully yours, sc. NJ. s. PERRY NJ. D