Monthly Archives: March 2010
Tucker’s Asthma Specific
For me, growing up in the 1980s, asthma was a convenient way of getting out of P.E. I can imagine, however, how disabling the condition must have been before modern drugs like salbutamol. Anything that claimed to relieve asthma would have been worth trying – but Dr Tucker’s remedy carried with it the danger of … Continue reading
Carnivalesque
It’s time for a round-up of the latest blog posts on early modern history, and I’m pleased to be hosting the 60th edition of Carnivalesque. If you’re interested in hosting a future history carnival, please visit the site and get in touch with Sharon or Julie. ———————- Let’s dive in and begin with witchcraft, political machinations … Continue reading
The tragic story of Ching’s Worm Lozenges
.. What is any self-respecting quack to do in the face of criticism? The answer in 1804 was exactly the same as it is now – turn nasty and threaten to sue the arse off everyone. The name ‘Ching’s Worm Lozenges’ might suggest that this will be an icky-parasite post, but in a way … Continue reading
Omega Oil
(Subliminal message – sign up for the newsletter, I beg you—>—>—>—>–>) The Omega Oil company, which had London and US branches, had its work cut out to get the product noticed among pages of attractive pictorial adverts. But get noticed they did. The constant flow of new designs together with the unique selling point – … Continue reading
Whitehead’s Essence of Mustard
WHITEHEAD’S ESSENCE OF MUSTARD. —– CHILBLAINS are prevented from breaking, and their tormenting itching instantly removed, by WHITEHEAD’s ESSENCE of MUSTARD, universally esteemed for its extraordinary efficacy in Rheumatisms, Palsies, Gouty Affections, and Complaints of the Stomach; but where this certain remedy has been unknown or neglected, and the Chilblains have actually suppurated, or broke, … Continue reading
History Carnival & Newsletter
I will be hosting the next edition of Carnivalesque on 21 March, so am now inviting nominations of your favourite recent blog posts on any aspect of early modern history. You can use the Carnivalesque form, or contact me direct. Please nominate specific posts rather than whole blogs, and don’t be modest – I positively encourage … Continue reading
