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Posted 2 years ago

Marcus
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On the left, and frankly I'm not even sure how to pronounce it, is something called McElree's Cardui, alcohol 19% by volume. It's an unopened bottle, screw on lid, complete with directions on how to take, and it's in great shape. On the right is a bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham "Vegetable Compound", with 13 1/2% alcohol. That bottle has been, uh, "sampled" at some point, and it also has a screw on lid. I've dug around on the internet but can't find anything exactly like either of these, hoping some of you out there can help me.
Can anyone advise me on the "worth" of these? I bought them at an estate sale.

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1. LS3232, 2 years ago
   http://historyengine.richmond.edu/episodes/view/4650
   Below pertains to your items.
   
   "in 1880, a menstrual relief product, Dr. McELREE'S Wine of Cardui was introduced. It was said that Cardui was created as a rival to Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, "Female Complaints," which was the top product in the North. Cardui was composed chiefly of potassium carbonate (51.9 percent), salt (16 percent), and alcohol (20.3 percent). Wine of Cardui instantly became successful when more than 6,500 women reported being cured. According to the company's historical information, customers were so pleased with the new products Black-Draught and Cardui that the Chattanooga Medicine Company quickly became the biggest producer in the Chattanooga area."
   
   
2. geekasaurus, 2 years ago
   those are in fabulous condition! i want to fondle the boxes :P

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