Search Results: Medicine (64) from Eclectibles

West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, MA, [1900]. General wear. Crease folds. Single fold pamphlet advertising a newly built sanitarium called Glencroe, in the small town of West Tisbury located on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. The proprietor, Dr. D. A. Cleaveland, of the sanitarium starts by praising the weather, which apparently in winter is only "five degrees colder than Old Point Comfort, VA", and then continues on to state the numerous diseases which are not a problem for the islands residents. "Diphtheria is unknown in this part of the island. Malignant Scarlatina, typhoid fever, cholera infantum, or any inflammatory intestinal disease, together with phthisis, are rarely met with..." Cleaveland spends some time describing the "modern conveniences" of Glencroe, before addressing the types of patients he wishes to receive, "with the present accommodations he can only care for a certain class of cases, viz., some forms of neurasthenia, insomnia,… Read More

New York: Anglo-French Drug Co., [1930]. wraps. 8 pp. (unnumbered) In the Jan. 1929 issue of JAMA Dr. Leila Charlton Knox summarized her experience to the effect" that colloidal lead may have a decidedly beneficial effect on patients suffering from malignant tumors, and that occasionally ulcerated surfaces will heal without other treatment and with moderate doses". The pamphlet summarizes the research findings at Bristol Royal Infirmary following this report. Additionally it provides information on Untoward Symptoms, Administration and Dosage and How Supplied. It concludes with statements indicating that the Infirmary received no profit for the study; it was done in the interest of humanity. The last page is promotion for the chemotherapeutic agent. Measures 8" x 5". Also includes a return mail postcard to request a full report and/or pricing information. 0.14

St. Louis, MO: Commercial Printing Co., 1884-85. Front cover detached. . 20 pp. Illustrated wraps. Image of exterior of St. John's Hospital, Clinical Amphitheater and Main College Building. It begins with Announcements including Hospitals connected with the Missouri Medical College, Hospital Appointments, Clinics and summaries of each of the hospital specialties. Also includes information on Chemical Laboratories, Spring Course and the locations of the College and St. John's Hospital. It concludes with Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine, List of Text-Books, and Fees. Finally, it includes a list of Alumni of the Missouri Medical College from 1841-1884. Two full page illustrations of a clinical amphitheater and the practical chemical laboratory. Measures 10 1/2" x 8".

Philadelphia, PA, [1890]. Age toning and crease marks. . A two-sided handbill promoting the 'Levis' Metallic Splint' which were made from copper and as such much lighter and comfortable than the other options of the day, which were mostly made out of wood. The circular was advertising a set of 21 pieces for $15 and features splints to be used for various finger, arm, or leg injurious. The splints in the set came in both child and adult sized. There are seven illustrated examples of the splints in use. The creator of this splints was Richard J. Levis, a Civil War doctor who was a surgeon at the Pennsylvania Hospital. While the there is no date on the circular, Leach & Greene appear to have been in business at the Tremont Street location in the late 1880 to the early 1890s. Some of the same illustrations found on the circular were also used in a variety of medical supply catalogues around the same time. Single sheet, double-sided, green paper. Measures 9 3/4" x 5 3/4"

Frederick, MD: Examiner, [1900]. General wear. Damage to corners. . Each advertisement printed on heavy card stock has a chromolithograph illustration on the front and the menu of syrup flavors on the reverse. Both illustrate a woman wearing a Greek style dresses, and one is holding a branch of grapes while the other is holding flowers in one hand with a bunch of wheat and a scythe in the other. The advertisement on the back sides are the same for both- a list of the variety of health and soda drinks provided by A. C. McCardell. Some examples are: Pear Phosphates for impaired vitality, chocolate for nourishing and refreshment, Moxie for weakened energy, and Sarsaparilla for the blood. Also sold by A. C. McCardell were a whole line of Fruit Syrups and Ice Cream Soda, as well as Mineral Waters from Vichy (for Gentlemen), Deep Rock (for kidney trouble), and Bedford (for "sick headache"). Each item Measures 7" x 5". A. C. McCardell was a whole sale confectionary company located in… Read More