One can see why the medicine shows that came through with their fancy horse-drawn carts and stayed only a day or two were so popular – their products were high in alcohol content.
In the Country Store we found a Watkins 11 oz. bottle of liniment – 47 percent alcohol, “good for internal or external use, and for animals’ cuts or bruises.” Were you really going to waste this stuff on animals? Werner’s Log Cabin Sarsaparilla was for all blood disorders, $1 for 120 doses; X-ray Headache Tablets, cures, only 10 cents. Dr. Miles Nervine in liquid or effervescent tablets was for nervousness, sleeplessness, and the blues. In 1910 one ad declared “Fat is Dangerous -reduce your weight l lb. a day -proof treatment is free – write to Dr. Bradford in N.Y.” Merck’s tin of Zinc Stearate Toilet Powder was waterproof, great for diaper rash or burning feet.
One small bottle labeled “Hamburg Drops” was 55 percent alcohol, the dosage was “12 to 20 drops for relief of temporary constipation. Not recommended for children under 12.” Wonder why? A tall 14 oz. corked bottle of Pe-ru-na contained 18 percent alcohol. Constipation must have been a common ailment – the NR Tablets “Nature’s Remedy,” was labeled “a very powerful laxative.” Green’s August Flower (sodium bicarbonate) for dyspepsia & hyperacidity was recommended for heartburn, belching and flatulence. This antacid had a “laxative action -take 1 to 4 teaspoons 3x a day.” This, too, was 7 percent alcohol. A tin of 30 Phillips Milk of Magnesia tablets was guaranteed to give fast relief for upset stomach, heartburn and indigestion. “Chew 6 to 8 tablets for constipation.” Many of the above carried warnings not to use with symptoms of appendicitis, and habitual use was declared harmful.
People who are interested in more information about this trial for themselves or loved ones should visit www.painconstipationstudy.com or call (866) 320-6955. You can also learn more about the KODIAC study by watching a short video at http://ow.ly/5Sjow. These resources provide helpful information about study eligibility, enrollment requirements and study location sites.
Ulcers? Bananas are used as a dietary food against intestinal disorders because of their soft texture and smoothness. In fact, in prolonged cases they’re the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress. They also neutralize over-acidity and reduce irritation by coating the stomach lining.
On display are small prescription boxes bearing names of many druggists who were located on Broadway over the years: Land & Viall, E.M. Lloyd, Lloyd & Viall (brothers-in-law), Rexall’s Viall & Cummings, Huntley & Hubbard, B.W. Huntley, and Peterson Drug Store.
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