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Patent medicine — E.W. Kemble s Death s Laboratory in Collier s in 1906 Patent medicine refers to medical compounds of questionable effectiveness sold under a variety of names and labels. The term patent medicine is somewhat of a misnomer because, in most cases,… … Wikipedia
Medicine show — A reenactment of a medicine show in Ringwood, Illinois Medicine shows were traveling horse and wagon teams which peddled miracle cure medications and other products between various entertainment acts. Their precise origins unknown, medicine shows … Wikipedia
medicine show — noun : a traveling show using entertainers to attract a crowd among which remedies or nostrums are sold his flowing mustache, fancy vest, and heavy gold chain made him appear more like the proprietor of a traveling medicine show than a physician… … Useful english dictionary
medicine show — med′icine show n. a traveling troupe, esp. in the late 1800s, offering entertainment in order to attract customers for the patent medicines offered for sale • Etymology: 1935–40, amer … From formal English to slang
medicine show — a traveling troupe, esp. in the late 1800s, offering entertainment in order to attract customers for the patent medicines or purported cures proffered for sale. [1935 40, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
medicine — (n.) c.1200, medical treatment, cure, remedy, also used figuratively, of spiritual remedies, from O.Fr. medecine (Mod.Fr. médicine) medicine, art of healing, cure, treatment, potion, from L. medicina the healing art, medicine; a remedy, also used … Etymology dictionary
medicine man — 1. (among North American Indians and some other aboriginal peoples) a person believed to possess magical or supernatural powers; shaman. 2. a seller of patent medicine, esp. before 1900, presenting a medicine show to attract customers. [1795… … Universalium
Patent Blue V — Patent Blue V, also called Food Blue 5 or Sulphan Blue, is a dark bluish synthetic dye used as a food coloring. As a food additive, it has E number E131. It is a sodium or calcium salt of [4 (α (4 diethylaminophenyl) 5 hydroxy 2,4 disulfophenyl… … Wikipedia
Show globe — A Show globe is a glass vessel of various shapes and sizes which has a colorful liquid within. It has been a symbol of pharmacy from the time it first appeared in 17th century England to the early years of the 20th century in the United States.… … Wikipedia
Sequah Medicine Company — began in 1887 as the Sequah Medicine Co Ltd selling patent medicines such as prairie flower and Indian oil using traveling salesman, known as Sequahs. The traveling salesmen were quack doctors. One such example is Peter Alexander Gordon, who went … Wikipedia
Traditional Chinese medicine — Alternative medical systems Traditional Chinese medicin … Wikipedia
