CHAPTER XXX

THE PATENT MEDICINE EVIL

What mothers should know about the patent medicine evil--Tonics--Used by temperance people because it could "stimulate"--Stomach Bitters--Blood Bitters--Sarsaparilla--Celery Compound--Malt Whisky--Headache remedies--Pain Powders--Anti-headache--Headache Powders--Soothing syrups--Baby Friend--Catarrh powders--Kidney Pills--Expectorant--Cough syrup--Lithia Water--Health, wealth and happiness for a dollar a bottle--New Discovery for Consumption--Consumption Cure--Cancer cures--Pills for Pale People--Elixir of Life ... PAGE 451