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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1923
Page
5
A fragment discusses traditional home remedies and elixirs, including the Miersbiin Pills and a syrup from herbs and roots. It outlines preparation steps, ingredients, and cautions, mentioning health benefits and long life. It reflects 19th century interest in medicinal recipes and longevity lore.
A long, fragmented recipe describes amber based preparations and herbal mixtures to preserve youth and health. It outlines steps for grinding amber with sugared syrups, heating, straining, and taking several ounces of powders, with cautions on cold and rest, plus further directions for a tonic made from oats, succory root, honey, and minerals to purify blood, refresh the senses, and strengthen the body.
A 1923 Bridgeport Telegram item extols a convoluted patent preparation claimed to prevent fainting, combat contagious diseases, aid liver ulcers and vision, and improve complexion by nightly eyelid rubbing. It asserts the remedy preserves vitality through all life stages and urges extra precautions for the elderly.
Purify Your Hands and Face and protect health with Lifebuoy Health Soap. Aimed at preventing infections by removing surface germs, it sells Lifebuoy as soothing and skin friendly, containing palm fruit and coconut oils for soft radiant skin. Lever Bros. Co. Cambridge Mass.
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