The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-21
MEDICAL.
S.. O. OUNBAR'S
FLUID
M &C NE STA

WA0N1 OLA
Superior to any English or American. A DIPLo-
Ma was awarded to this Magnesia, by the American
This very useful and elegant preparation ia used
as an aperient antic-acid in dyspepsia complaints
attended with aceidity with very great benefit. 1t
has the advantage over common Magnes1a, In being
dissolved, and therefore not being liable to aecn-
mulate in the bowels. 1t 1s decidedly superior 10
Carbonate of Soda or Potash. on account OF Its
aperient quality.
This solution Of Magnesia is found particularly
beneficial as pleasing sedatve and aperient, In all
cases of irritation, acidity of the stomach feDe
complaints, infantie disorders, or sea-sickness.
An ounce or two of this solution speedily re-
moves heartburn acrid eructatlons and sourness, or
irregular digestion,
The solution is Of itself aperient, but it's axa-
tive properties can be much augmented by taxing
with it, directly after H. little lemon Juice,
mixed with sugar and water, or even with cream
of tartarI in this manner q 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 a lotion for the mouth, it eweetens the
/ breath, and the Megnesia cleans the teeth from
tartar,
The solution is almost invariably succeeded in
| removing fts spasms and headaches to which deli
persons subject from acids and crudites OF
he stomach and bowels.
The attention of the public lie particularly direct
ed to the following certificates of physicians and
other persons who have used the Magnesis: ,oo,
| S. o. DUNBAR, Esq.-Dear Sir; most cheeEtully
accord my testimony in favor of your Fluid
/ Magnesia." / have never found anything SO
pleasant and eectual 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 some years. lie happy to endorse the
| testimony Of Mr.. Blake in his favor.
| Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
PROVIDENCE, Nov 9. 1S4S.
| Mr.. s. o. DUNBAR,-Dear Sir; am happy to
hear that your preparation Of fluid Magnesia IL
| 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-actd upon the stomach, but
| very considerable tonic. 1t is beautiful medj-
cine for the bowel arrangement which go often af-
ncs young children, and for females of debiitated
and sour stOmachs, particularly those enCiente, II
is invaluable. Being a scientific preparation and
open to the profession, it needs only an acquairt
| ance to become with them favoritc mediciue.
| WIN. GRosvENoR, N. D.
/ S. o DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: l have been some
time in the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magne-
sa prepared by you and prefer it to the English
preparation on account of its cheapnees and it
superior laxative qualities.
Respectfully yours, &C. NJ. s. PERRY N. D