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The Great American Fraud
Collier's Expose of the Patent Medicine Fraud, 1905-1906
by Samuel Hopkins Adams
Paperback: 146 pages
Publisher: Nostalgic American Research Foundation
(1978)
In 1905 Samuel Hopkins Adams joined Collier's Weekly and wrote a series of articles on
controversial issues in the patent medicine market. At the time, there was no existing
governing body overseeing the patent medicine industry, and the furore that arose over
his exposure of corruption, deceit, and false advertising prompted the formation of the
federal Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906.
This led to products requiring they be properly labelled as to their ingredients.
The Great American Fraud discusses quack medicine practices and the issues of medicines
possibly harming instead of helping, though they were still allowed to make false claims as
to efficacy.
Please note: This is a reprint, the original copy of the article was re-printed in 1978.
Condition: Gently read, book is in great condition.
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