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McKenzie's Dead Shot Worm Candy
McKenzie's Dead Shot Worm Candy
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McKenzie's Dead Shot Worm Candy

Datelate 1800s
Format
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Colour card advertisement of medicinal candy that treats worms,  depicting an illustration of a girl with her dog, with text, "McKENZIE'S DEAD SHOT WORM CANDY FOR WORMS. W.H. COSTOCK, Sole Proprietor, Brockville, Ont."  The back of the card contains text stating, "The Allwise Creator ever intended that more than half of the children should die before they are five years old… McKenzie's Dead Shot Worm Candy for Worms is for sale by all Agents for Morse's Indian Root Pills."
Dimensions7.5cm H x 11.5cm W
Language
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberSAR-TC-098
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Brockville
Province or state:Oklahoma