3-086-419 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Advertisement for California Syrup of Figs, 1898. 'A HEALTHY FAMILY MEANS A HAPPY HOME. A reliable corrective for Children's Ailments, and an unrivalled family laxative medicine is CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS a safe and sure remedy for HABITUAL CONSTIPATION, INDIGESTION, BILIOUSNESS, SLUGGISH LIVER, and other complaints of the STOMACH, KIDNEYS and BOWELS, in young and old alike. It is rightly known as "Nature's Pleasant Laxative," three words which admirably and tersely describe its action. It does not gripe, nauseate, or weaken. It gives prompt relief pleasantly, leaving the [organs] permanently benefited, so that its use may be discontinued as soon as the system is relieved and cleansed. It is strengthening, invigorating and energising; not weakening and lowering as most ordinary pills and purgatives are. There is no discomfort or inconvenience. It simply aids nature, and its results are healthful regularity and freedom from dangerous impurities in the system. "California Syrup" of Figs is prepared only from the most wholesome and agreeable substances...the most popular remedy known...The well-informed look for the name and trade mark of the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO., which alone appears on the genuine and true remedy...' From "Illustrated London News", 1898.