"DR. BELL'S // Wonder Extract Lotion // For all Kinds of Wounds, such as Caulks, Barb-Wire, // Cuts, Kicks, Thrush in Feet, or any Abrasions of // the Skin or Muscles whatsoever. // This Extract is something new and one of the greatest wonders // known to the veterinary profession today. // DIRECTIONS FOR USE: // For fresh wounds of all kinds; 1 tablespoonful of the Extract to a pint // of boiled water. Bathe the parts with warm water then apply the lotion // twice a day with a sponge or syringe. For old, unhealthy wounds use // Extract double strength. For lice on horses, cattlee, pigs and dogs, also // ticks in sheep : 1 tablespoon of the Extract to 2 quarts of water. Wash // every other day until lice are all killed. For people with sweaty feet or // disagreeable odor use the same strength, washing every night until // cured. For poultry use the same strength, washing well under the wings // and around the body. Also spray the roosts once a day. Use freely as // this Extract is non-poisonous. PRICE 50c per Bottle. // Prepared by DR. G. W. BELL, Kingston"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-G Chiong Trade Cards Binder E
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Dimension Notes
Length: 9.2 cm. x Width: 7.0 cm.
Condition Remarks
Quite age/sun discoloured; ink is soaking through to the back from the lettering
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
Veterinarian Dr. George W. Bell (1858-1927), graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College 1880; practised veterinary medicine in the U.S. for 13 years. Returning to Kingston he established a veterinarian clinic on Brock Street, and continued to produce his patent medicines for use in farm livestock and pet animals under the business name of ‘Dr. Bell’s Wonder Medicine Company’. Dr. Bell made both veterinary and human remedies.
Dr. Bell’s Wonder Medicine was used as a sort of "cure all" but especially in the treatment of colic and inflammation and for cough and chills. The ingredients were aconite, belladonna, digitalis and nux vomica (strychnine).
He was principal (1895-1897) for the new Kingston Veterinary College at Queen’s University. By 1919 he was the milk inspector.
The operation of Dr. Bell’s Wonder Medicine Company was headed by his son. In 1936 when the United States Food and Drug Administration accused Dr. Bell’s Wonder Medicine Company of “misbranding.” Bottles were seized and analyzed under the Food and Drug Act. Labelled at 40 per cent alcohol, the tests concluded the mixture contained between 63 per cent and 65 per cent per bottle. Legal action ensued. In later years, the once-respected and prosperous company was labelled as quackery.