The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-02
MEDICAL.
s. o. DUNBAR'S
FLUID
NJ AG NE STA

Superior to any English or American. A DIPLO-
MA was awarded to this Magnesia, by the American
Institute in 1852.
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
as 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. It Is decidedly superior to
Carbonate of Soda or Potash, on account Of Its
Rperient quality.
This solution Of Magneeia is found particularly
beneficial pleasing sedatiye and aperient, in all
cases OF irritation acidity of the stomach febte
complaints infantile disorders, or sea-sickness.
An ounce two of this solution speedily re-
moves heartburn. acrid quotations and sourness
irregular digestion,
The solution is Of itself an aperient hut its laxa-
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with it, or directly after it, little lemon juice,
of tartarI in this manner very agreeable efer-
vescent 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 crudtee of
he stomach and bowels.
The attention of the public ls particularly direct
ed to the following certificates of physicians and
other persons who have used the Magnesfa:
| New HAVEN, Feb. y, 1869.
| S. 0. DUNBAR, Esq.-Dear Sir; mos cheerfully
| accord my testimony III IdNOE VI your CluHu
| Magnesia." l have never found anything SO
pleasant and ehectual for correcting acidity 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 years, is happy to endorse the
testimony OIL Mr.. Blake in his favor:
| Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
PROVIDENCE, Nov. 6. 1S4S.
| Mr. S. 0. DUNBAR,-Dear Sir; am happy t.
hear that your preparation of fluid Magnesia ID
coming into general use While it is more eco
nomical than other preparations OF Fluid Magnesia
have found it vastly more efficient, and not only
an antiseptic and anti-acid upon the stomach, bu
a verv considerable tonic 1t is beautiful med'-
cine for the bowel arrangement which so often al
nicts young children, and for females ofdebilitatet
and sour stomanhs, particularly those enciente. ]
is invaluable. Being scientific preparation an'
open to the profession, it needs only an acquaiEt
ance to become with them favoritc mediciue.
| WIN. GRosvENoR, III. ID.
| S. o DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: I have been som
time in the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magne
sia prepared by you and prefer it to the Englls
preparation on account OF its cheapness and II
superior laxative qualities.
Respectfully yours &c. NJ s PERRY M ID