Did you ever take Lydia Pinkham tablets? They are touted to cure
just about every 'girlie' issue out there. i.e. getting pregnant,
difficult 'monthlys', hot flashes, you name it - Lydia could fix you up.
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Lydia was a local herbalist in the 1800's who served her neighbors well.
In the midst of financial difficulties - her son suggested she 'sell' her
concoction - and a business was born. And what a thriving business it was... is!
You can still buy Lydia Pinkham tablets - just check out Amazon!
(Looks like today's variety has been altered a little...
the original compound had 18% alcohol!)
I happened upon a Lydia Pinkham advertising recipe booklet.
This is one of several she published and the inside content is so charming.
'Summer Time' consists mostly of sandwich and drink recipes.
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The booklet is also loaded with testimonials about her product.
I love the sweet flapper girl graphics...
Allow me to leave you with one of the recipes -Sweet Sandwiches.
Essentially - this sounds like a mocha frosting (with opt. coconut) that is served between graham crackers.
Oh yum!!!
It'll be a few months yet till summer arrives - but these goodies
would taste just as wonderful by the fireplace with hot chocolate!
Let me know if you tried it!~Joyce
Linking to Let's Talk Vintage
2 comments:
I had never heard of Lydia! But what a fun little booklet. I need to get back to going to my thrift stores and looking through the old books. I used to find the cutest little things. Thanks for sharing with us.
Blessings, Betsy
Funny I just read about her in a old Victorian Sampler magazine last night..Love those old advertisements booklets. Always interesting. Warm Blessings!~Amy
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