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LYDIE PINKHAM
LYDIE PINKHAM USED TO BE SOLD IN STORES. IT WAS A REMEDY FOR THOSE
PEOPLE THAT WEREN'T HAVING LUCK IN HAVING BABIES--IF YOU TOOK
LYDIE PINKHAM YOU WOULD BE SURE TO HAVE A BABY.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector reside on same street.
James Callow comment:
LYDIA PINKHAM WAS A POPULAR NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; informant's home
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 02-09-1971