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Eckman's Alterative Ad Claims Cure for Consumption
A historical testimonial ad promotes Eckman’s Alterative as a remedy for consumption now claimed to restore health. The letter from M. L. Gerhardt describes fall 1905 treatment, weight gain, and full recovery after using the product. It cites bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung benefits and urges readers to ask for a recovery booklet.
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Eckman
Hmeckman
Cherry St
Phila
Pat
M. L. Gerhardt Eckman
Jacobs’ Drug
Kekman Laboratory
Philadelphia