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Information leaflet, Dr Williams pink pills for pale people
Information leaflet for Dr Williams pink pills for pale people. The patent medicine pills contained iron oxide and magnesium sulphate. For a wide range of conditions, including anaemia, blood disorders, bronchitis, decline, gastritis, general weakness, headache, indigestion, after-effects of influenza, lumbago, nervous debility, neurasthenia, neuralgia, neuritis, rheumatism, sciatica, St Vitus Dance. Date: early 20th century
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Step back in time with this intriguing information leaflet for Dr. William's Pink Pills for Pale People, a popular patent medicine from the early 20th century. The vibrant red advertisement showcases the round, pink pills, which were a staple in many households during this era. These pills, made from iron oxide and magnesium sulphate, were believed to offer relief for a wide range of conditions. The comprehensive list of ailments that Dr. William's Pink Pills were said to treat is impressive, including anemia, various blood disorders, bronchitis, decline, gastritis, general weakness, headache, indigestion, after-effects of influenza, lumbago, nervous debility, neurasthenia, neuralgia, neuritis, rheumatism, sciatica, and even St. Vitus Dance. This extensive list speaks to the perceived versatility of the pills during the time. The price for a bottle of Dr. William's Pink Pills was a reasonable 25 cents, making it an affordable option for many people seeking relief from their symptoms. The historical significance of this advertisement lies not only in its representation of early 20th-century medicine but also in the fascinating insight it provides into the various health concerns and beliefs of the time. As you hold this information leaflet in your hands, you can't help but be transported back to a bygone era, where faith in the healing power of patent medicines ran high, and the promise of relief from a wide range of conditions was just a bottle of pink pills away.
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