Victorian-American Headaches: Part 5

A vintage newspaper (Chicago Tribune, January 1901) sheds light on the dangers of headache powders but also their overwhelming redemptive value. The 'doctor' shares formulary details along with 'life rules' to prevent headaches (such as remaining sober). After all, Victorian-Americans "self-poisoned", thus precipitating their headaches.


This piece is number five in a series of eleven articles: Victorian-American Headaches.


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I write frequent posts about all things Nineteenth Century Americana, especially elements of interest to readers of Sweet Romance set against the back drop of the Old West. I love history, and enjoy s ...more
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