3-078-071 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Advertisement for Elliman's Universal Embrocation, 1890. 'A BOON IN THE COLONIES; CLOWN: "THAT'S THE RUB FOR ME, MISTER.''...BROKEN KNEES. A CASE FOR ELLIMAN'S...Aches and pains...for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sprains, Cuts, Bruises, Sore Throat, Chest Colds, Stiffness...HUMAN USE. Universal Embrocation...Forres Estate, Maskellya, Ceylon..."In cases of acute rheumatism I have used it on coolies as also for strains. The coolies suffer much from carrying heavy loads long distances, and they get cramp in the muscles, which, when well rubbed with your Embrocation, is relieved at once. "CHAS. S. AGAR." Mr. Arthur J. Evans, Portland, North Queensland, writes: "The Embrocation is found to be a splendid remedy for ague, which complaint is pretty general here during the wet season"...From a Justice of the Peace: "I have been suffering greatly from 'Lumbago'...its effect has been magical...TANDEM STABLES, EVANSTON, U.S.A..."It is with great pleasure I certify to the quality of your Embrocation. I have used it with success when other remedies failed, and I am never without it now. The import duty is 50 per cent, so that it is expensive out here, but it is dirt cheap compared to others, even if they could be had for nothing. "R. J. STEPHENSON".' From "Illustrated London News", 1890.