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Dr. King's New Guide to Household Health, circa 1907

Promotional literature for H.E. Bucklen & Co., manufacturers of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Cough & Colds, Dr. Kings's New Life Pills, and Electric Bitters, included testimonials for these products along with general health and household advice. In addition to suggested remedies and treatments for these maladies, this guide to health touts Bucklen's miraculous drugs, along with Bucklen's Arnica salve. The manufacturer claimed this salve could cure "boils, bruises, inflammation, and sores that seemed incurable."

H.E Bucklen & Company, Chicago, Illinois

Link to item in Hagley Digital Archives Front cover of Dr. King's New Guide to Household Health

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