Ailments of Women. Suggested Diet and Sanitary and Hygienic Measures for use in Home Treatment.
Chattanooga: The Chattanooga Medicine Co., [n.d.,, 1920s]. First edition. With advice for women on diet, exercise, recovery from pregnancy, health issues related to menstruation, and various "womb troubles". Five text figures. A few very small stains to front wrapper. Tear to top third of front wrapper fold. A few small holes on final leaves, text mostly unaffected. A good copy of a rare item published by a patent medicine company. Original brown paper wrappers printed with an ornamental border and illustrations of women. A. 5 x 8.". 32 pp. Item #18034
"This book has been carefully prepared to assist women in treating themselves at home. It is written in plain language and describes the common ailments of women and their principal symptoms. Special directions are given in regard to diet, exercise, bathing, douching and other branches of hygiene, the careful study of which will be of benefit to every one of our readers."
OCLC records five copies (Winterthur Museum, Harvard, Indiana University, Texas Women’s University, University of Southern Mississipi).
Price: $250.00