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Kelley http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00026.html#0006374 May 22, 2008 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++ Historical Collections of Ohio And Then They Went West Know Your Ohio Tid-Bits - Part 114 C Dentistry In the Western Reserve ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++ Part 114 C. In the 1837 directory of the City of Cleveland appears many other dental surgeons, who advertised in the "Advertiser, Herald, and Gazette, all claiming to be excellent dentists, with their methods of dentistry. These names are as follows; Richard Cordon, M.D., Surgeon Dentist; Dr. J.A. Cody; A. Blakesley; J.A. May; D.V.Bradford, M.D; Drs. Bennet and Hervey from N.Y.; Dr.M.L. Wright; Dr.Sanuel Spencer; and Dr. William Bailey. Advertisements which have particular interests are herein included. ; The Western Reserve was first inhabited in 1786 and Cleveland was founded in 1796. The first Cleveland Newspaper was published in 1819, " The Trump of Fame," published on June 9, 1812, at Warren in Trumbull County and was the first newspaper published in the Western Reserve. Original research into the newspapers revealed but one article pertaining to dentistry of special interest to present day surgeons. There were no dental advertisements or obituaries from which one could tap information pertaining to oral hygiene in the Reserve. The lone article which appeared in the Wednesday, September 17, 1814, issue of the " Trump of Fame " reads as follows; Wed. Sept 17, 1814 " CURE FOR CANCER " From the Poughkeepsie Journal Mr. Potter, " I send you the following recipe because I believe it has been the means, under Providence, of saving the life of a man who was afflicted with a cancer. I hope you will have the goodness to give it a place in your paper. The person is Abraham Othout, jun. of Schenectady. In February, 1813, a pimple which he had on his tongue for two years, became a running sore. He was alarmed at it, and had it examined by a medical faculty of Schenectady and Albany, who pronounced it cancer. From this time till the last of July means were used to effect a cure without success. By this time the sore was as large as a quarter of a dollar, the tongue was so much swelled as to make his speech unintelligible, and his whole personal appearance indicated a deep decline which it was thought would terminate in death in a month or two. At this time he was informed by Dr. Stern of Albany that nothing more could be done with the hope of success but to cut out the infected part of the tongue. I was at this time that I saw him, within a day or two of this time he received the following recipe, and by the first of October, by its use alone, his tongue was cured, and he was restored to perfect health in which state he still remains. In hope that it may be useful to others, I send it to you. " I remain, sir, yours, Cornelius C. Cuyler Pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. RECIPE; " Take the narrow leaf dock root, boil it in soft water, wash the ulcer with the strong decoction warm as it can be born, fill the cavity with the liquor for two minutes; then scrape the bulk of the root, bruise it fine, put it on every part of the ulcer, dip a linen cloth in the decoction and repeat this 3 times in 24 hours and at each time let the patient take a wine glass of the tea made of the root, with 1/3 of a glass of Port wine sweetened with honey." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ It must be remembered that a dollar in 1823 represented more than it does now. Common labor received 37 1/2 cents and skilled labor 50 cents for a twelve hour day, and the physician's charge for an office call was 25 cents and for an obstetrical case $ 2.00. Cleveland Herald July 24, 1823. PHILOSOPHICAL AMUSEMENT " Mr. Beecher would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Cleveland and outlying areas, that he intends offering for their amusement, this Evening, at the house of Mr. A. Kingsbury, an exhibition of some very interesting Chemical Experiments. In addition to which, will be exhibited the powerful and astonishing effects of the Nitrous Oxide, or Exhilirating gas, which will afford sensations of pleasure and delight to those that breathe it, and afford amusement to the spectators. The above experiments have their foundation in Science and Fact, and are calculated to enlighten the human mind. Exhibition will commence a half past 7 o'clock. Admittance 25 cents, Tickets to be had at the Bar. Seats reserved exclusively for the Ladies. " ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Cleveland Herald December 7, 1826 "N.E. Crittenden next door to the Franklin House has on hand a quantity of gold leaf. Advertises Toothbrushes, Silver Picks, Teething Rings. July 1829, Aug, 1830, Jan., 1832, July, `834, Aug., 1831." Herald April 15, 1830 "Cambrian Toothache Pills which give immediate relief without injuring the teeth. On this trial will be found "the best of the best remedies for this painful complaint. Price 50 cents per box " Herald May 30, 1830 British Antiseptic Dentifrice. For cleansing, whitening and preserving teeth and gums. The present proprietor wishes most particularly to recommend to the attention of the public as perfectly exempt from all those acids which in general form the basis of tooth powders in common use, and which, although they may whiten the teeth for a short time, must inevitably destroy the enamel by their deleterious action on this beautiful covering of the teeth. The consequence is that the enamel, which is the shield provided by nature to protect the spongy and nervous internal structure, is rapidly corroded by these acid ingredients, become more discolored that ever, and, exposes the inner portion of the tooth to cavities and a rapid and certain decay. By the use of the British Antiseptic Dentifrice in the morning, as occasion may require, with a brush moderately hard, and cold water, the accumulation of tartar will not only be prevented, but the teeth rendered beautifully and permanently white, and the gums restored to that freedom from soreness, that hardiness and efflorescence which are the sure tests of their healthy state, and the best guarantee of the natural fragrance of the breath which never can be expected in connection with foul teeth and scorbutic unhealthy gums. Price 50 cents per box at Dr.J. Mills Drug and Medicine Store. " Herald Dec. 7, 1821 " One case Superior Dentists' Instruments for sale ___ Cheap!! " Advertiser Aug. 29,1833 Dr. Thomas White's Vegetable Toothache Drops. The only specific ever offered to the public from which permanent and radical cure may be obtained from that disagreeable pain the toothache with its attendant evils, such as fracturing the jaw, thence to the head, producing rheumatic affection, many other unpleasant effects, such as disagreeable breath, bad taste in the mouth, etc., all of which are produced from foul or decayed teeth. I am happy to have it in my power to offer to the world a remedy, that will not only remove the pain nine times out of ten, if properly applied, but preserve the teeth from further decay, and arrest the disease in such as are decaying and have not commenced aching, restoring them to health and usefulness. " Whig Nov., 24, 1835 " Kresote for curing Toothache -- This substance, of a recent German discovery, comes highly recommended as an effectual cure for toothache It destroys the sensibility of the nerve without causing any pain. For sale by Strickland and Gaylord. " Daily Herald Aug 15, 1839. From the Boston Morning Post. ___ Orris Tooth Wash Sound teeth and whole teeth are the most valuable portions of poor humanity; but how many neglect the attention necessary for their presentation, even when surrounded by all means needed. Among these we know of none more pleasant and effective than the Orris Tooth Wash. It cleans and whitens the teeth, strengthens the gums, purifies the mouth and sweetens the breath. We recommend its use to all, young and old. " ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ We can quote many, many newspaper advertisements as the Western Reserve Newspapers became more plentiful. As the population grew, so did the dentistry needs grew. Each and every one had their own techniques and specialized services that they offered the frontier reservists. Dentist and doctors combined their practices as the needs were called upon and specialty techniques were combined. Still in the early day it was not uncommon for the dentist to travel to remote areas and offer their services, and keep their permanent offices in the larger towns, where supplies could be more readily available. So were the public of the Western Reserve serviced in their dental needs. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++ Tid -Bits Continued in part 115. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/statewide/newspapers/tidbitsp117nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 10.3 Kb