follow-up to Lily the Pink...

[acroyear]

The reason, according to wikipedia, that the (snake-oil) lady became a drinking-song legend?

Being classified as a "medicine", the 40-proof substance was still allowed on the market during prohibition.  :)

Drink to good health, indeed, 'eh?

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[neadods.livejournal.com]

Savior of the human ra-aa-aa-ce! *raises a glass in toast*

[skivee.livejournal.com]

FYI I have an actual bottle of Ms. Pinkham's Compound around here somewhere