The search through the newspapers of 1901, seeking word of the whereabouts of Fred W. Jones's remains, discovered this advertisement for an over-the counter elixir called Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
If interested, there's a very enjoyable book by Kate Manning, "My Notorious Life" based loosely on the life of a 19th century woman in New York City, who became wealthy selling elixirs, midwifery and other services to NY women, poor and wealthy alike.
If interested, there's a very enjoyable book by Kate Manning, "My Notorious Life" based loosely on the life of a 19th century woman in New York City, who became wealthy selling elixirs, midwifery and other services to NY women, poor and wealthy alike.
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