Here’s an advertisement for a useful item, made right here in Brattleboro. It’s Thorn’s Hop & Burdock Tonic, which is good for treating a range of ailments. Thorn made and sold his popular tonic for quite a few years in the late 1800’s with great success.
This ad appeared in the Vermont Phoenix in the spring of 1886.
A transcription:
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Thorn’s Hop & Burdock Tonic for Kidney Complaint, Headache, Nervousness, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Jaundice, Rheumatism, General Debility and All Blood Diseases.
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Home Testimonials
“I have used two bottles of Thorn’s Hop & Burdock Tonic and have received great benefit.” – C.G. Maynard, Proprietor Dinsmore House, Walpole, N.H.
“All Winter I was troubled with Rheumatism and Kidney Complaint, not being able to do anything. I commenced taking Thorn’s Hop & Burdock Tonic, and soon was greatly benefited. It is the best medicine I ever used.” Wm. Thomas, Brattleboro, Vt.
“You will have no trouble selling your Hop & Burdock Tonic. Have used it for Billiousness and General Debility, and found it the best medicine I ever tried. I cheerfully recommend it to all.” – Geo. M. Fay, Brattleboro.
“I think it is excellent medicine.” – Mrs. L. L. Rice, Westminster, Vt.
“Have used two bottles of your Hop & Burdock Tonic, and think it is all you recommend it to be.” – Mrs. J. W. Estabrook, Walpole, N.H.
“During the Winter of 1885 I had a sever attack of Rheumatism, and was also very much troubled with Dyspepsia. I commenced taking your Hop & Burdock Tonic, and soon after Rheumatism did not trouble me, my Dyspepsia was much better, and I can now say I have not felt so well for ten years. I consider your medicine one of the best, and shall always have a good word to say for the Hop & Burdock Tonic.” J. C. Wilcox, Brattleboro, Vt.
“Thorn’s Hop & Burdock Tonic sells well. One bottle proves its merits to the customer.” – J. L. Pike & Son, Druggists, Wilmington, Vt.
“Thorn’s Hop & Burdock Tonic is all it is claimed to be. Have used it as a Tonic and for General Debility, and think there is nothing like it.” C. F. Collins, Brattleboro, Vt.
“Your Hop & Burdock Tonic is the best medicine I ever used.” – G. W. Darling, Westminster, Vt.
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Be sure and call for Thorn’s Hop & Burdock Tonic prepared only by I. B. Thorn, Pharmacist. 119 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT. Sold by all Druggists and County Merchants.
