File:Father John's Medicine - Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va) - 1903-10-17.jpg

Summary
The times dispatch. (Richmond, Va.), 17 Oct. 1903. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. 

Transcript
In 1848 Rev. Father John O'Brien, a noble man, came to Lowell, Mass., to do the Master’s work in St. Patrick's Parish. In 1854, Father John, as he was fondly known to his people, was attacked with a serious cold, which, developing into a stubborn cough and affliction of the lungs, caused the greatest alarm for the health of the beloved clergyman. Medical skill seemed unable to stay the progress of the disease. Finally an Eminent Specialist was consulted, who gave Father John a prescription to cure the cold and remove the lung trouble, as well as to build up and strengthen the body. The clergyman took the prescription to the old drug store of Carleton and Hovey, Lowell, Mass,, the firm by whom Father John's Medicine is prepared. The cough soon disappeared, and his people rejoiced when he declared that he had been made as well and strong as ever. Father John recommended the medicine to his parishioners and friends, and thousands were made well and strong by taking it. In getting this prescription they always called for "Father John's Medicine," and so. it was named by the people and advertised — all with the approval and sanction of Rev. Father O'Brien, because he knew of its merit and desired that all who were ailing might benefit by its power to cure. This old-fashioned, wholesome remedy is unequalled as a body builder and tonic. It restores health and strength to all run down systems. Its gentle, laxative effect strengthens the stomach and corrects the digestion. It drives out all impurities. It is a food medicine, and contains only pure nourishment. It is not a patent medicine, and it is free from opium, morphine or poisonous drugs in any form, which are found in the majority of patent preparations. While it is not a "cough syrup" or "balsam," nothing equals this prescription for coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, consumption and all throat and lung troubles. It has a most soothing and healing effect, and at the same time builds up the body and makes strength. We have permission to refer to the Sisters Superior at the following Homes and Hospitals where Father John's Medicine is in use: Sisters of Charity, St. John's Hospital, Lowell, Mass,; Notre Dame de Lourdes Hospital, Manchester, N. H.; Sisters of Mercy, St, Patrick's Orphanage, Manchester, N. H., and many others, the names of which we shall be pleased to furnish upon application. When you ask your druggist for Father John's Medicine, remember that the $1 bottles contain three times the quantity of the 50-cent size. Father John's Medicine is for sale by Owens and Minor Drug Company, No. 1007 East Main Street; City Drug Store, No. 1444 East Main Street; People’s Drug Store, No. 399 Willlamsburg Avenue; Northside Pharmacy, No. 901 North Fifth Street; Pine Street Pharmacy, No. 834 South Pine Street; East Pharmacy, No. 2601 Venable Street.