Author: Jackson, Mark H.
Title: A Small Collection of Quack Medicine Material
Description: Syracuse, NY, By the author, 1920. A circular, order form, advertising postcards, original envelope, and facsimile letter, n. d. (1920s); various sizes of paper stock; circular cards illustrated with a portrait; all with light age-toning, else minor wear; order form with a chip to lower corner and thin splits to fold lines; envelope with a closed cut through upper margin; overall in very good condition. Mark H. Jackson of Syracuse, NY, had allegedly, created a full-proof, home treatment for rheumatism and gout, and the current collection reflected on his advertising and distribution methods. The circuar, handsomly printed and illustrated with the proprietor's image, offered a "Dear Friend" 50-days treatment for $5.00, or 25-days for $3.25 - to be conveniently ordered through the enclosed form. The circular also asked the recipient to distribute the postal cards (five of them, also illustrated with portraits) to friends and family members afflicted with rheumatism. The last piece, a facsimile letter from one Mrs. J. E. Hurst, expressed her deepest gratitute for his wonderful cure and vowed to spread the good news that there was, indeed, a successful treatment for her ailments. Very good .

Keywords: Quackery, Patent Medicine


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