DOAN’S OINTMENT.

This is sold by a company giving an address in London; the price is 2s. 9d. a tin, containing 1⅔ oz.

On the package it was stated that

Doan’s Ointment cures Piles, Salt Rheum, Chilblains, Eczema. Cures Black-headed Pimples, Hives and any itching disease.

In the enclosed circular it was referred to as:

The “Thorough” Cure for Piles, Eczema, Shingles, and Itching Diseases of the Skin.

And the statement was made that:

Bleeding and torturing itching piles are quickly and thoroughly cured by Doan’s Ointment, relief being usually obtained from the first application. A cure will follow—a “thorough” cure.

A “Pile Pipe” was supplied at 6d. for applying the ointment to internal piles; for external piles it was directed to be applied with the finger or a piece of clean soft rag. Analysis showed the composition of the ointment to be:

Calomel36·0per cent.
Zinc oxide11·2”
Phenol1·3”
Beeswax2·3”
Soft paraffin  49·2”

The estimated cost of the ingredients is 2d.