Antique Quack Medicine Pamphlet for St. James Oil
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Original Antique Quack Medicine Pamphlet Entitled A WONDERFUL AID IN THE REBUILDING OF THE BODY | This 4 page printed pamphlet touts the numerous health benefits of "Inunction" - the rubbing of St. James Oil into the skin | Cites Dr. Harry Ellington Brook of Los Angelos who said with "the free use of this oil, any case of disease that is curable may be cured." The remedy is "prepared according to a formula by Dr. H. E Brook, editor of 'Brain & Brawn'."Excellent example of fraudulent "Snake Oil" remedies that persisted in the 19th and early 20th Century. Approx. Size: 8" x 5.5". Terms: Quack Medicine, Quackery, Snake Oil, Medical, Health, Booklet.
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Antique Quack Medicine Pamphlet for St. James Oil
Estimate $100 - $200
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