Jupiter Tea is described as "A careful copositin of flowers, herbs and roots for the cure of all diseases of the THROAT, LUNGS and complains of the CHEST, KIDNEY COMPLAINTS, DROPSY and the best remedy for Blood Purifying , Cathartic and Menstruation. Steep 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoonful of the tea in one cup of boiling water and let it draw. Drink one cup morning and evenings." Label on the side of the box reads, "Daytons Bluff Pharmacy, St. Paul, Minnesota."
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Wangensteen Historical Library
Cardboard box with the Indian Herbs Tablets inside. Label reads," Composed of Derivatives of Indian herbs used from olden times by the Indians combined with derivatives of other medicine herbs, roots and barks. Active ingredients: Extract Caseara Sagrada, Podophyllin, Extract Indian Rhubarb, Oleoresin Capsicum, Aloes, aloin, Oil Peppermint. An excellent laxative... very helpful for sluggish bowels. This box contains 50 tablets. Price $1.00."
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Wangensteen Historical Library
The original design for "Hot Rod" was drawn by Caleb, age 6, of North Branch Area Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Caleb wrote, "I drew a picture of a hot rod. I like to draw cars. I hope people like the sculpture." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Hemol Pills in a cardboard box. An effective tonic for the blood annerves. Hemol Pills are prescribed extensively as a blood tonic. They are beneficial in nearly all cases of gneral weakness, anemia, lack of blood, dyspepsia, chronic constipation and is a general tonic fin "run down" conditions of the system. Directions: take 1 or 2 iplls three times a day after meals. Label on the box reads, "Daytons Bluff Pharmacy, St. Paul, Minnesota. Leo M. Foley, Proprietor."
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Wangensteen Historical Library
Cardboard box reads, "For the relief of Headache and Neuralgia. Contains 300 grains of Acetanilid to the ounce. Goodrich-Gamble Company, Pharmaceutical Chemists, St. Paul, Minnesota."
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Wangensteen Historical Library
The original design for "Giraffee" was drawn by Griffin, age 5, of Princeton Area Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Griffin wrote, "It's a giraffe. It's colorful. It's happy." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
The original design for "Flower with a Turtle" was drawn by Priscilla, age 10, of Mille Lacs Lake Community Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Priscilla wrote, "A turtle named Narnia likes crawling all over flowers. But, this flower was very special to him." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Box with the Erickson Antiseptic All-Purpose Ointment from Erickson's General Store. "A Soothing application for cuts, bruises, burns, sunburn, scalds, bites, stings of insects, scaly skin, itch, moist and oozing skin irritations and similar skin affectins, poison ivy and for rectal applications."
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Wangensteen Historical Library
A woven swatch in green and off-white cotton threads, mounted on cardstock, woven by Hilma Berglund. The weaving is 8 x 13.5. The title "Eight-Harness Double Weave" is hand printed by Hilma Berglund.
Box wrapped in paper for Double Strength Stomach and Liver Pills. Package has never been opened. Label reads, "For disorders of the stomach and liver, biliousness, constipation. The pill that will."
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Wangensteen Historical Library
The original design for "Colorful Seahorse" was drawn by Savannah, age 10, from the Aitkin Public Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Savannah wrote, "I named this 'Colorful Seahorse' because this seahorse is very colorful. I got this idea from seeing lots of beautiful seahorses at the Mall of America." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
The original design for "Colorful Hearts" was drawn by Navaeh, age 8, of Sandstone Public Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Navaeh wrote, "I drew a cloud around a colorful heart. Then I drew a rose with thorns. I put many colors to make it colorful." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Cardboard box for the Coal Roller Pills. Label reads, "Coal Roller Pills, a laxative for constipation and associated headache, sour stomach, biliousness, colic and cramps due to gas. Each contains resin may apple, ext. bitter apple, calomel (a derivative of Mercury), gri, resin jalap."
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Wangensteen Historical Library
Label reads: Cormontan's Pinaret Syrup, Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. (Creosoted) Chloroform 4 Min. to Fl Oz., Ammonium Chloride, White Pine, Wild Cherry, Pine Tar, Oil of Eucalyptus, Menthol, Creosote, Glycerin, Honey and Sugar Syrup. For COUGHS due to COLDS. Directions: Adults take a teaspoonful every hour till 4 doses are taken, then take every 3 of 4 hours for 2 or 3 days if needed. Children: 9 to 12 yrs. 2/3 teaspoonful; 4 to 9 yrs, 3/4 teaspoonful; 3 to 6 yrs, 1/2 teaspoonful. Give 3 times daily 4 hours apart, and one dose during night if desired. Sip slowly to obtain the most benefit. Important: Persistent coughs may be serious. If a cough persists for ten days or if accompanied by high temperature, discontinue preparation and consult your physician. Net 6 FL OZS., No. 48, E. H. Cormontan, Druggist, Fosston, Minn., Distributors.
A printed label from Mark's Drug Store, Fosston, Minnesota indicates this was prescription number B15319 from Dr. Turnbull for Bertha [H?] with instructions to apply to tooth cavity.
Label reads: Oil Bay, Noves Bros. & Cutler, Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30 1906. No. 738. Two ounces. Noves Bros. & Cutler, Wholesale Druggists, St. Paul.