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e-list No. 71
Eclectibles
Medical Miscellany: A Microbes Tale, Illness Among the Indigent, Kickapoo Remedies & Of Course, the Children It’s all about the Children…
Eclectibles
Sheryl Jaeger & Ralph Gallo
860.872.7587
www.eclectibles.com
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Devices
1. [medical device][ nebulizer][ pulmonary disease] Promotional Card - The Eureka Nebulizer -
Special Treatment of the Ears, Nose, Throat and Lungs. O. Q. Holman. Le Grange, IL. c1900. A
5 ¼” x 3” heavy stock card depicting a five chamber device on the front and boasting "Far better
than the Pulitzer Air Bag and Catheter in the Treatment of the Ear" The narrative on revere
advises it is for the treatment of Chronic Bonchitis (sic) incipient Consumption and all Catarrhal
Affectations of the Head Throat, Lungs and Deafness. It claims forced inhalations arrest an array
of respiratory conditions, healing of ulcerations, restoration of the physiological functions of
Osmose and more. (#29001952) $75.
Sharp imagery.
Elixirs
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2. [Remedy][ Receipt][ Manuscript][ Brandy] Receipt to make Elixer (sic) for the Bilious Cholic -
which has also been found very useful in Agues to carry of the Bile. [1810]. A manuscript
receipt listing all of the necessary ingredients with an explanation on processing "let them stand
in a warm place" and when done mix equal parts of Brandy -- take half a wine glass morning and
night. "Receipt to make Elixer(sic) for the Cholic & Ague". Written on laid paper. Measures 8" x
6 ½”. (#28018236) $60.
Age toning, letter folds.
3. [Elixirs][ Medicated Wine][ Cures and Remedies] Formulas for Some Elixirs and Medicated
Wines, Adopted by the Louisville College of Pharmacy. C. Lewis Diehl J. J. Spalding & Co.
Chicago. 1872. 9 pp. wraps. The content is a paper read by the author, C. Lewis Diehl discussing
formulas for making Elixir of Calisaya ark, Simple Elixir, Wine of Orange, Solutions of Essential
Oils, Cochineal Color, Compound Elixir of Taraxacum, Elixir of Pyrophosphate of Iron, Quinia
and Strychnia with detailed formulas and instructions on formulating. The last three pages
provides a list of formulas for approximately 25 additional elixirs. Measures 9" x 6".
(#28001852) $110.
Significant cover wear and soiling. Content intact
Herbals/Botanicals
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4. [Herbal Medicine][ Remedies][ Botanicals][ Trade Catalogue] Indiana Botanical Gardens
Product Catalogue. Joseph E. Meyer Indiana Botanical Gardens. Hammond ID. [1925]. 128 pp
catalogue of herbal based products, creams, compounds, oils, liquids, plain bark, leaves, flowers
and seeds. Narrative descriptions including uses ingredients and directions along with pricing
information. A plethora of uses from disease, to shampoo and health maintenance. In-text
illustrations throughout . Measures 6 ½” x 2 ¾”. (#29001674) $75.
The history of the Indiana Botanic Gardens, Inc., begins in 1910 with the founding of the
company by Joseph E. Meyer. Joseph desired to have a business of his own, preferably something
in the printing industry. Giving consideration to his set of skills, Joseph realized that he knew a
great deal about printing and even more about nature. A company that sold herbs through a
catalog would be a profitable endeavor for Joseph Meyer thanks to his possession of an old printing
press and vast knowledge of natural remedies. It was with the blending of these two passions that
gave birth to Indiana Botanic Gardens, Inc.
The same year that The Herbalist went into publication, Joseph purchased a wild tract of land on
the Little Calumet River. The land held a profusion of medicinal plants and virgin forest. In 1926,
a beautiful English gabled building was built. This became the home of the newly named Indiana
Botanic Gardens, Inc.
5. [Remedies][ Patent Medicine][ Advertising and Promotion] Taylor's Cherokee Remedy Cures of
Sweet Gum and Mullein. Seven Times Seven - Phases of Life of Man, Race, Presidents, Wise
Women, etc - Giles Lith Co. New York, NY. 1885. 8pp profusely illustrated booklet (including
wraps) Cover depicts a young girl syphoning medicine from a corn plant; captioned Taylor's
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Cherokee Remedy cures of Sweet Gum and Mullein. The content includes Seven Stages of Man,
The 7 Children of the 7 Races of Man, The 7 Great Presidents of the United States, The 7 Rulers of
the World, The 7 Wonders of the World, The 7 Unwise Women and The 7 Wise Women. Each
with seven vignettes; each with a remedy related theme promoting the "Cherokee Remedy".
Back cover also promoted Dr. Biggers Huckleberry Cordial and Taylor's Premium Cologne.
Measures 8" x 6 ½”. (#27005885) $150.
Structured as two single-fold pages (covers and inside pages) Partial separation on cover at fold.
Light margin stain front cover.
6. [herbal remedies][ quackery][ sensationalism] Advertising Blotter - Phillip's Indian Herb Cough
Cure - Image from photographs of Bulldog and Toddler with a Rifle. A 3 3/8" x 6 ½”
advertising blotter printed in black and white with two images from photographs. The first is a
bulldog sitting at attention. Captioned "I am Barking For Phillips' Indian Herb Cough Cure.
Nature's Best Remedy for Coughs, Colds and La Grippe. manufactured only by A. J. Phillips,
Norwood, NY USA. The second image is a toddler holding a rifle and wearing a bullet belt. It is
captioned "Shoot that cough with Papa's Indian Herb Cough Cure. It will do thee good." The
reverse is blank. Light to moderate wear. (#26024956) $35.
Light surface wear.
7. [Herbal Remedies][ Native American][ Advertising and Promotion] Use Mus-Ka-Bia for Sugar
Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Rheumatism - Herbal Health -
A Guide to Health composed of Herbs, Leaves, Roots, Barks &
Gums. Rolling Thunder & Mrs. Rolling Thunder. Cattaraugus
County, NY. [1910]. A single-fold brochure with images from
photographs of Roling Thunder (Indian Orator) and Mrs. Rolling
Thunder (or Mrs. Jennie L. Newell - business manager). Rolling
Thunder claims to be a descendant of the First Chief Medicine
Man of the Kiowa Nations, Teet-Toot-Sah. A comprehensive
narrative on the curative properties of Mus-ka-bia and the Kiowa
Indians. Mus-ka-bia claimed to mean "bad liver". The product of
the same name is claimed to be a blood purifier, a liver regulator,
a stomach toner, a nerve restorer and a cure for all kidney
troubles. Other Kiowa Indian Remedies listed on back page.
Measures 7 ¼” x 4 ½”. (#29001347) $85.
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Homeopathic Medicine
8. [Homeopathic Medicine][ Medicine][ Advertising and Promotion] Guide to Health - Munyon's
Homoeopathic Home Remedies "There is no
punishment too severe for those who
deceive the sick...". Munyon's Homoeopathic
Home Remedy Co. New York. 1900. 32 pp.
Illustrated wraps with image of Munyon
attesting to his products on the front cover
and Munyon with a witch promoting Witch
Hazel Soap on the back. The inside cover is a
price list of Cures and Specials. The booklet
begins with General Directions, information
on Munyon's Special cures and proceeds
through types of diseases including a
summary of the effectiveness of the drug, the
symptoms and the treatment. Covers most things from rheumatism, to diarrhea and female
troubles. Measures 6" x 4". (#29001482) $85.
Minimal wear.
Hospitals
9. [Promotional Booklet][ Medicine][ Hospital][ Patient Advocacy] Henry Ford Hospital -
Information for Patients - Service in Health - The Out-patient and In-patient Departments of
the Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit Michigan, Founded September 15th, 1915. Henry Ford
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Hospital. Detroit, MI. [1930]. 28 pp. Illustrated wraps depict the exterior of the hospital complex.
Images from photographs throughout relevant to comprehensive content. Begins with General
Information for Patients and advises that the purpose of the booklet is to provide the patients of
the Henry Ford Hospital with information concerning its services and equipment. It discusses
financial arrangements, preliminary physical examinations for adults and children and
specialized advice and treatment. It outlines the various departments of medicine and surgery,
laboratories, pediatrics, roentgenology, physical therapy, optical, dentistry, pharmacy, inpatient
services and professional service charge to inpatients. It also discusses special nursing, health
survey, ambulance service ancillary services such a barber and valet and safety deposit vaults. It
concludes with information on in-patient related topics re what to bring, visitors, etc. A fold-out
tipped-in floor plan of the ground and first floors inside back cover. Measures 5" x 8".
(#29001295) $100.
10. [Hospital Financing][ Medical Trends][ Indigent Care] Presbyterian Hospital Annual Report
and Fundraising appeal. Presbyterian Hospital. New York. NY. 1908. 16 (unnumbered) pp.
Printed on lightly polished paper. Images from photographs throughout of staff assisting
patients, mostly the indigent. The narration begins with acknowledgment of the trend in hospital
work toward scientific exactness, and the keeping of fuller records of all symptoms and
treatment of the patient followed by two pages of examples. This is intended to explain the rising
costs of medical care. This is followed by information on the Dispensary, Tuberculosis Work,
Ambulance Service and Emergency Ward, Visiting Nursing Services, Katie Geitz Kitchen for
instructing and feeding the indigent. The booklet concludes with information on the School of
Nursing and a chart outlining hospital utilization comparing 1908 to 1907. Measures 7 ¾” x 5 ¼”.
(#29001778) $100.
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Illness Among the Indigent
11. [Social Welfare][ Indigent Illness][ Dispensary] The Demilt Dispensary of the City of New York
Annual Reports, Nos. 6,9 and 10. Wm. C. Bryant & Co. New York City. 1857-1861. The Annual
Reports on the sick-poor provided significant summary demographic, wellness, illness and
nutritional information in varying degrees as the years
progressed. The 32 pp. Sixth Annual report including
information by North and South District on the number of
patients seen, House Physician Reports, Classification of
Disease, Report of Visiting Physicians, Full diet by type of
family unit, residence by region within districts and an
apothecary report. The 22 pp. Ninth Annual report included
more consist health and demographic statistics and more
Treasurer information. The 20 pp. Tenth Annual report also
includes a fold-out summary chart featuring the Leading
Statistics of the Five Dispensaries of New York for the Year
1860. Each measures 9 ½” x 6". OCLC - None (April 2020)
(#29001621) $325.
In 1851, the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor (AICP) appointed a committee to
“enquire what measures, if any, should be adopted to supply the indigent sick in the
northeastern part of (New York) city with medicines and medical attention.―[1] The need was
clear. In 1852, the first Annual Report of the Visiting Physicians of the Demilt Dispensary noted
that in 1830 three dispensaries in New York City serviced a population of 210,000, and twenty
years later, with a population of 515,000 there were still only three dispensaries.[2] The Report
stated that the Dispensary’s object was not merely to alleviate the miseries of poverty, “but
to carry help and comfort to sick, suffering, helpless poverty, to banish disease, and to guard the
poor against the ravages of pestilence when the awful scourge comes upon them.―[3] The area
to be serviced in New York City was that bounded by 4th Avenue and the East River, and between
14th Street and 40th Street, covering the new 18th and 21st Wards. Excerpt from
https://www.nyuirish.net/ethnicvillage/the-demilt-dispensary/
Cover wear and surface soiling.
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Opticians
12. [Optician][ Billhead][ Medical Technology] Optician Illustrated Billhead Promoting Crystal
Lenses. Kellam & Moore, Opticians. Atlanta, GA. 1899. A 5 ½” x 8 ¼” billhead with a woodcut at
top depicting an optician holding a phoropter and a pair of spectacles. Bought of Kellam &
Moore Opticians, Manufacturers of Crystal Lenses, Spectacles and Eye-glasses, Jobbers of
Mathematical & Philosophical Instruments, Opera Glasses, U.S. Signal Service, Field & Marine
Glasses, Etc. "The Only Lens Grinding Plant in the South". This particular bill is for eye-glasses -
priced at $12.15. Reverse is blank. (#29001265) $75.
13. [Optician][ Advertising and Promotion][ Eye Chart] Two (2) Leaflet Promotional Eye Charts
Presented by Rochester NY Optician. A.D. Haines. Rochester, NY. [1930]. Two (2) different 8 ¾”
x 4 ¼” promotional flyers presented by Dr. A. D. Haines, Eye and Ear Specialist. Each titled Test
Your Eyes! with a different graphic at top to quickly determine the need to seek the care of an eye
specialist. One also has a sentence of fine print to determine the need for reading glasses. This is
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followed by different witty promotional verses encouraging individuals to have a their eyes
tested free by Dr. Haines. The reverse again with different messaging - one further describes his
practice and assurances and the other discusses astigmatism.
(#28001547) $100.
Corner chip. Toning top margin
Osteopathy
14. [Osteopathy][ Medicine] Osteopath Appointment Card. J. S. Baughman, Osteopath. Burlington,
IA. [1905]. A 2 ½” x 4" appointment reminder or scheduling card. This particular patient
seemingly saw the osteopath three days a week for a prolonged period. Of interest is the Seven
Don't on the reverse. They include Don't think and talk about your ailments, Don't over-eat, or
eat too fast, chew your food, Don't sleep in a closed room without ventilation, or sit in a draft,
Don't neglect your regular osteopathic treatments until well, and you will be happy and able to
make others happy around you. etc. (#20200663) $50.
Promotion and Advertising
15. [Medicine][ Cancer][ Advertising & Promotion] Business Cards - Cancer Specialists - Cured
without Knives. Mound Valley, KS and Allentown, PA. c1900. Two (2) different business cards
for cancer specialists, both claiming to cure cancer without the use of knives. Dr. Baynham also
advises he also does not use caustic and plaster. Reverse is blank. Larger card measures 2 ½” x 4
½”. (#29001887) $60.
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Surface soiling.
16. [Dentistry][ Advertising & Promotion] Business Cards - Dentistry - Surgeon and Mechanical,
Veterinary. New York. c1900. Two (2) different business cards for very different dentists in New
York. One for a Veterinary Dentist operating on diseases of the teeth for coughing, frothing at
mouth, discharge at nose, hide bound, scouring, running at eyes, tossing head, driving on one
line, cribbing, bolting, baulking, shying, etc. The second card for R. Bogardus is for a surgeon
and mechanical dentist in Brooklyn. Reverse is blank. Larger card measures 3" x 4 ¾”.
(#29001888) $50.
Surface soiling.
17. [Chiropractic Medicine][ Advertising & Promotion] Business Card - Keep Smiling Card
promotes Chiropractor. Charles B. Dickinson. Columbus Ohio. 1916. A 2 3/8" x 3 ½” lightly
coated business card that reads "KEEP SMILING" in bold type face. Surprisingly it is not for a
dentist but a for a Doctor of Chiropractic A chart on the reverse displays how subluxated spine
effects each vertebra and the different organ or part of your body impacted. "Chiropractic
Adjustments Will Remove the Cause of Disease". (#29001890) $65.
Surface soiling. Puncture holes in corners from being "posted" on wall.
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Remedies & Patent Medicine
18. [remedy][cancer cure][hydrophobila][rabies] Manuscript Cures for Hydrophobia & Cancer. A
10" x 6" page that appears to have been removed from a ledger or journal
with two entries that appear to be in different hands.
The first is a cure for hydrophobia that entails mixing elecampane root, a
puff of madder and a quart of new milk brought to boil in a water bath.
This mixture is taken multiple times for several days.
The second is a cure for cancer using white ash branches that have been
burned to ash, making a strong lye boil as strong as possible, with lard
and flour to make a plaster. Applied to Cancer for 48 hours "the torture
endured by the patient is something horrible". This is followed by a
half-strength plaster for three weeks, at the end of which "the cancer can
be drawn out with ease and the patient is cured" Reverse is blank. No
indication as to author, date, local etc. c1880s.
(#26002367) $110.
19. [Remedies][ Medicine][ Advertising and Promotion] Warner's Safe Remedies - Kidney and
Liver, Diabetes, Rheumatic,Asthma, Nervine & Pills. Warner's Safe Remedies Co. Rochester
NY. [1890s]. 10pp illustrated wraps. Explanatory narratives on Kidney Diseases including
Bright's Disease, Inflammation of the Bladder, Uraemic Poisoning, Liver disorders, diabetes,
rheumatism, gout, nervous system and asthma. Each is followed by how Warner's Safe
Remedies cures them. An image of a Warner's safe on the back cover.
(#28001466) $50.
Moderate wear. Printed on short pulp paper.
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20. [Remedies][ Medicine][ Advertising & Promotion][ Dictionary][ Quackery] Warner's Safe
Dictionary - Comprising over 5000 Words with Definitions and Pronunciations plus
testimonials for Warner's Safe Cure. H. H. Warner & Co. Rochester, NY. 1889. 32 pp.
combination dictionary and promotional brochure for Warner's Safe Cure remedies. The book is
structured with Warner's Safe Dictionary in three columns on the verso and testimonials and
promotion. The booklet begins with a table of contents for the promotion organized primarily by
disease system. The front and back covers depict full page illustrations of their products
including Kidney and Liver Cure, Log Cabin Sarsaparilla and the Warner's Safe Remedies with
the image of the safe and Warner's Log Cabin Remedies on the back cover. Measures 11" x 6”.
(#28001467) $115.
Edge chips front cover.
21. [Remedies][ Medicine][ Advertising and Promotion][ Quackery] Read for your Life!
Consumption can be Cured by Dr. Schenck's Treatment. Dr. J. H.
Schenck & Son. Philadelphia. [1880]. 32 pp. wraps. First page titled "A
Positive Cure for Consumption" explaining consumption, the origin of
consumption, the tubercle, the various stages, the symptoms including
cough, wasting away, hemorrhages, night sweats and hectic cheeks,
poor appetite and bad digestion and diarrhea and of course, how
Schenck's product will cure the same. Measures 7" x 5".
(#28001448) $50.
Moderate wear.
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22. [Patent Medicine][ Medicine][ Advertising and Promotion][ Quackery] Green's Dropsy Remedy
Information and Account Book. Dr. H.H. Green's Sons, Dropsy
Specialists Franklin Printing & Publishing Co. Atlanta, GA. 1899. 36pp.
Illustrated wraps. Images from photographs of the "sons" on the front
cover. A combination promotional booklet and calendar and notebook.
Approximately 2/3 of the booklet is dedicated to product information
and testimonials on the Dr. H. H. Green's Sons' treatment and relief of
dropsy (edema) and their other products. The remaining pages are
combined calendar month pages for 1900 and 1901 and blank lines for
notes. The top of each page has a small promotion such as "Green's Sons'
Chill Specific will cure you of the worst case of chills". Measures 5 ¾” x 3
½”. (#28001436) $60.
23. [Patent Medicine][ Medicine][ Advertising and Promotion][ Quackery] "Clumps" a Folksy
Promotional booklet for Piso's Cure for Consumption and Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. Ezra T. Hazeltine Hazeltine Corp. Warren PA. 1885.
8 pp. illustrated wraps. Front cover depicts "Clumps" a downtrodden
young man in hand-me-down clothing. Folksy testimonials on the
effectiveness of the two Piso products produced by Hazeltine. The first is
from "Clumps", followed by those from people of all walks of life and
locations, dated 1885. Back covers provide summary of the products.
Present by Jas. Doolan Shackelford, MO. Measures 3 ½” x 2 ½”.
(#20128963) $60.
Corner chips. Well used.
24. [Remedies][ Medicine][ Advertising and Promotion] Information to the Public - Dr. R. C.
Flowers Remedies - Liver and Stomach Sanative, Lung Cordial, Catarrh Remedy, Pain
Destroying Elixir, etc... 1884. 24 pp. Illustrated wrap with image of R. C. Flower on the front
cover and "Hygeia of the 19th Cent" on reverse. A free to the public narrative introducing the
company, the science in the preparation and skillful combinations. This is followed by detailed
information on each of the companies numerous products with only the use of different type
face for embellishment. It concludes with Testimonials. The inside back cover is a price list and
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includes Liver and Stomach Sanative, Lung Cordial, Catarrh Remedy, Blood Purifier, Pain
Destroying Elixir, Nerve Pills and Magnetic Plasters. Measures 8 ¾” x 5 ¾”.
(#29001499) $60.
25. [Advertising & Promotion][ Antiseptic][ Remedies] Promotional Brochure for Borolyptol and
antiseptic for internal and external use - Leaves from a Microbe's Notebook - A Microbe Tale:
Cut Short. Palisades Manufacturing Co.. Yonkers, NY. 1890s. A 16 pp (unnumbered) booklet
with a heavy burlap cover and facsimile burlap pages. String tie binding. A tale as told by a
microbe on how his life was cut short and the various uses for the antiseptic woven as a charming
tale with two (2) relevant illustrations per page. (#29001488) $125.
Light cover wear.
26. [Remedy][ Podiatry] Circular for The Miraculous Cure for Corns. Eraus Brodie Rhoads &
Harris, Wholesale Druggists. Philadelphia. [1900]. In small printed
across the top of the page "magna est veritas et praevalebit"
followed by The Miraculous Cure for Corns. A narrative from the
inventor follows on how the cure was invented and how a corn can
negatively impact one's life. Followed by Directions for Use and
Memoranda including - This Plaster must not be carried in the
pocket or kept in any warm place... Made in London, distributed in
Philadelphia. Reverse is blank. Measures 9 ¾” x 7 ¼”.
(#20200528) $65.
Letterfolds.
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27. [Remedies][ Patent Medicine][ Advertising and Promotion][ Quackery] Testimonial Booklet -
The Story of a Year and how lives were changed by Dr. Ackers English Remedies. Dr. Ackers
W. H. Hooker & Co. 16 pp. booklet with illustrated wraps- image from photograph of Mrs.
Morton D. Harlan, before and
after taking Dr. Acker's Remedies.
Parenthetically her after photo
looks suspiciously like it could be
a photo of her daughter. The
inside cover depicts an image
from a photograph of Dr. Acker
followed by his story of how he
started his journey in 1855 in a
tenement in London. It proceeds
to tell his story. This is followed
by the story of Mrs. Harlan and is titled "From Despair to Gladness" with the expected results
from the remedies. The remainder of the book tells of others with such titles as "His Terrible
Experience" , "Why Do People Suffer?" etc. The lower portion of each page is a running series of
unrelated "facts not generally know" giving the booklet some value beyond the testimonials.
Products include Dr. Acker's Remedy, Blood Elixir, Dyspepsia Tablets, Baby Soother and PIlls.
available through W. H. Hooker & Co. NYC. The last page is an illustration of the exterior of the
Hooker & Co. building. The inside back cove r is images of the products. Measures 5" x 5".
(#28001553) $75.
Cover detached but present.
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28. [Patent Medicine][ Remedies][ Fact Book][ Advertising and Promotion] Enquire (sic) Within for
many useful facts relating to your Health and Happiness--A book for everybody. The
Kickapoo Indians. New Haven CT. 32 pp. illustrated wraps with illustration of Little Bright Eye,
an Indian Princess on the back cover promoting Kickapoo Indian Remedies - Herbs, Roots-
Barks- Leaves. The booklet begins with a Note that the material in the book is useful knowledge,
interesting and valuable to the multitude who are ever seeking information. This is followed by a
full page woodcut of throngs of people flocking to the Main Winter Quarters of the Kickapoo
Indians (manufactory). The booklet is comprised of facts for the farm, garden, kitchen, house,
history and more along with interspersed illustrated product promotion using predominantly
Native American imagery. The final pages of the booklet are half and full page advertisements
for the various Kickapoo products. Printed on pink paper. Measures 7" x 4 ½”.
(#27005353) $100.
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29. [arsenic][ mercury][ iron][ medicine][ analeptic][ patent medicine] The Tripod of Analeptic
Therapy. Henry Pharmacal Co. Louisville, KY. [1905]. A booklet describing the benefits of
Analeptic Therapy, and the specific drugs used in the process: Henry's Three Chlorides and
Henry's Tri-Iodides. Henry's Three Chlorides was made from iron, mercury, and arsenic, and
was supposed used to treat chorea, chlorosis or anemia. The three elements of the drug
supposedly worked in conjunction with one another as, "it is a well-known fact that the
simultaneous exhibition of small does of arsenic and bichloride of mercury, besides augmenting
markedly the action of iron, prevent entirely the disturbances of digestion the constipation,
headache and tendency to vascular congestion and hemorrhage which oftentimes follows the use
of any iron preparation for a considerable length of time. The small dose of arsenic seems to
diminish excessive sensibility of the stomach." The second drug, Henry's Tri-Iodides, was made
from colchicine (anti-inflammatory), decandrin (plant), solanin (steroid glycoside, poisonous),
sodium salicylate (sodium salt of salicylic acid), and iodic acid (iodine), and was supposed to
treat gout, rheumatism, sciatica, neurasthenia, defective elimination and other diathetio diseases.
The last page of the booklet is an add for Henry's Ichtyhol soap, a medical soap for skin issues.
20 pgs. (including printed wrappers) OCLC 0 (Jan 2019) Measures 7" x 5".
(#29001427) $85.
General wear and toning.
Medical Schools
30. [Medical School][ Education][ Curriculum Forty-fourth Annual Announcement and Catalogue
of the Missouri Medical College - The Oldest College West of the Mississippi. Commercial
Printing Co. St. Louis, MO. 1884-85. 20 pp. Illustrated wraps. Image of exterior of St. John's
Hospital, Clinical Amphitheater and Main College Building. It begins with Announcements
including Hospitals connected with the Missouri Medical College, Hospital Appointments,
Clinics and summaries of each of the hospital specialties. Also includes information on Chemical
Laboratories, Spring Course and the locations of the College and St. John's Hospital. It concludes
with Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine, List of Text-Books, and Fees. Finally, it
includes a list of Alumni of the Missouri Medical College from 1841-1884. Two full page
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illustrations of a clinical amphitheater and the practical chemical laboratory. Measures 10 ½” x
8". (#28001757) $100.
Front cover detached.
31. [Medical School][ Jefferson Medical College][ Education][ Curriculum] Annual Announcement
of Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, 1847-48 Session. Frick,
Kelly & Co. Philadelphia. 1847. 16 pp. wraps. Begins with announcement
of achievements, including the large class size and need to expand.
Highlights from the institutions history. Followed by Course of Instruction,
Clinical Instructions with a report of Cases presented at the Jefferson
College that year with a breakdown of symptoms and diagnosis by
department and specialty within department. It concludes with information
on Practical Anatomy, Museum, Regulations, Fees and Books that may be
required for for different courses of lecture. Measures 8 ¾” x 5 ½”.
(#29001483) $175.
Surface soiling, wear and staining.
Veterinary
32. [Patent Medicine][ Veterinary][ Horses][ Advertising and Promotion.] Spohn's Distemper
Compound - Treating Diseases among Horses. Samuel F. Spohn Spohn Medical Co. Goshen
Ind.. . 32 pp. Illustrated wraps - a woman on a healthy horse on the front cover with image of
packaging on inside front cover. The booklet begins with a brief bio of Samuel F. Spohn and
Announcements. The distemper product is used to treat colds, coughs, distemper, influenza,
pink eye, epizootic, catarrahl fever, shipping or acclimating fever, laryngitis, pharyngitis, catarrh,
gleet and heaves. The next 18 pages provide detailed information on causes symptoms and cures
for these disorders. This is followed by two pages of illustrations of various buildings owned by
Spohn. This is followed by information on distemper in Dogs. Concludes with general
promotion and testimonials. (#27003485) $50.
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33. [Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine][ Advertising and Promotion] Homeopathic Veterinary
Specifics The Mild Power Cures. Humphrey's Specific Homeopathic Med. Co. New York. A
16pp fold-out. The cover depicts a statue of a woman tending a lion. The first page is a price list
of the available homeopathic specifics. This is followed by information on Humphrey's
Homeopathic Specifics for humans and the importance of having them available. This is
followed by a price list of Veterinary Specifics and suppliers. The remainder of the pamphlet is
dedicated to homeopathic veterinary specifics and treatment. The reverse side pages present a
List of Humphrey's Homeopathic Specifics and prominent diseases and conditions which they
cure. The list includes 35 diseases and conditions plus information on Homeopathic Syphiloids.
Measures 5 ½” x 3 1/4' folded and 10" x 13" open. (#28008496) $60.
Light to moderate wear.
Women 34. [Women and Children's Health][ Editorials][ Defamation] Tennessee Journal of Medical and
Surgical Diseases of Women and Children and Abstracts of Medical
Sciences. Volume I No. 1. H. J. Wells, MD. Nashville, TN. April, 1884.
14pp. Sent as a sample copy. Begins with an editorial on the intent of the
publication and tidbits on colleagues, insurance, improving the publication,
etc. This is followed by excerpts from "Selected Articles" including An
Undescribed Disease of the Fallopian Tubes, Offensive Catamenial
Discharges, Effects of Lime-Juice on the Menses, Water for Infants, Diarrhea -
Caster Oil, Removal of Wens without the Knife and many more. Most are
one to for paragraphs in length. This is followed by acknowledgments of
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Medical Professionals and friends. Finally, it concludes with an 8 pp article by the publisher
defending himself from an attempted professional and moral assassination by Prof. Deering J.
Roberts, Editor of the Southern Practitioner. Measures 8 ¾” x 5 ¾”.
(#20200965) $110.
The 8 page rebuttal may have been the true intent of the publication. This was the only issue
published.
35. [Women's Health][ Herbal Medicine][ Advertising and Promotion] Nature and Art - Hayden's
Viburnum Compound (H.V.C.) and the Uric Acid Solvent for Women's Disorders and
Obstetrics. W. R. Hayden, MD the New York Pharmaceutical Company. Bedford Springs, MA.
1898. 48 pp. Heavy stock covers. Begins with a Preface, to Our Patrons, the Medical Profession
discussing the successful use of HVC for 31 years in painful dysmenorhea and obstetrics. This is
preceded by a full page illustration of a serene appearing woman in nature and followed by an
illustration of the well established and orderly exterior of the pharmaceutical company in a
bucolic setting. A three page narrative on nature and art and the importance art and being a
servant of nature. Contains specifics on use in treatment of the previously mentioned situation.
The is a second illustration similar to the woman in nature, in this instance her hands are raised
in triumph, captions "The Relief of Pain". A story titled "The Young and the Old Physician and
testimonials. The Uric Acid Solvent used for diabetes, Bright's Disease, cystitis, hematuria, renal
calculi, rheumatism, dropsy and angina pectoris is then discussed and followed by another story
"A Night Call - A Doctor's Romance". A section on Our Specialties, The Sweetwater Spring and
the History of the Company. Measures 6 ½” x 4 ¾”. (#29010456) $100.
Light toning on cover; otherwise fine.
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It’s all about the Children
Materials in this section will always be about the children…
Get Well Greeting Card Collection
36. [Get Well][ Social History][ Novelty] Collection of 110 Get Well Greeting Cards- How we
Encouraged those who Ailed 1920s-1950s. 1920s-1950s. A collection of 110 different get well
cards, predominantly for children and dating from the 1930s to the 1950s with others 1910 to
2000. A majority of the cards in this collection are light-hearted in nature and intended to “cheer
up” the recipient. Selected from a 30 plus year extensive collection of greeting cards, the get-well
cards are among the most creative and entertaining. Common threads are humor and depicting
people or anthropomorphic animals being cheerful and experiencing improved wellness.
Condition is generally very good, many are signed. Some with tape marks and light corner
bends. Overall, an interesting representation of socially acceptable means of dealing with illness
at the time. To view the details on the collection click HERE.
(#26015715) $1000.
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Advertising Paper Dolls
37. [Children as Advertising Pawns][ Patent Medicine][ Dr. Miles][ Paper Dolls] Dr. Miles Paper
Doll - Katrina Knickerbocker - I talk for Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. Dr. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart
IN. 1902. A 20 ¾” tall die-cut easel back paper doll depicting Katrina Knickerbocker holding a
bottle of Dr. Miles New Heart Cure. The reverse introduces Katrina, a character in Rip Van
Winkle and of course promoting the various Dr. Miles with brief narratives and a complete
product listing including pricing. Also includes three costumes and hats. The costumes are
identified e.g. for a stroll on the Bowling Green. Each costume has product information on the
reverse. The paper dolls were offered as premiums for a product label and five 2 cent stamps.
(#28000331) $400.
Light neck bend.
38. [Children as Advertising Pawns][ Patent Medicine][ Dr. Miles][ Paper Dolls] Dr. Miles Paper
Doll -Dorothy (Dolly) Quincy - Holding a Bottle of Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine. Dr. Miles
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Medical Co. Elkhart IN. 1902. A 20 ¾” tall die-cut easel back paper doll depicting Dorothy (Dolly)
Quincy holding a bottle of Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine. The reverse introduces Dolly,the
future wife of John Hancock and of course promoting the various Dr. Miles with brief narratives
and a complete product listing including pricing. Also includes three costumes and hats. The
costumes are identified e.g. the gown she wore when first she met John Hancock. Each costume
has product information on the reverse. Includes original mailer from Dr. Miles Medical Co. The
paper dolls were offered as premiums for a product label and five 2 cent stamps.
(#28000332) $450.
One hat lacking
39. [Child Health][ Disease Prevention][ Advertising to Children] Diphtheria Prevention - Train
Ticket to No-Diptheria-Town on the Health Road -- Do not lose this ticket. Metropolitan Life
Ins. Co. New York. [1920]. A 3" x 2 ¾” top fold stock cover depicting a speeding locomotive.
Enclosed is a 4 pp fold-out to record a child's diphtheria immunizations. The narrative explains
the importance of the immunizations and serves as a reminder as to when the next vaccine is
due. I fear Marion Masters, age 5 did not complete her course of vaccines and/or stopped
recording after the second one. Reverse is blank. (#29001463) $50.
Light wear.
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