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| John Newton Smith, of Colemansville, Kentucky, registered a Patent for his Hair Restorative in 1872 (Patent #129,608). The product was intended as a hair dressing which would prevent the hair from falling out and encourage its growth. It was made by the following steps: First, steep 1 ounce of dry sage leaves and 1 1/2 ounces of black tea in 1 gallon of pure water. Second, strain the mixture, and add 1 quart of bay rum, 5 ounces of glycerine, 1 ounce of tincture cantharides (spanish fly), and thirty-two grains of corrosive sublimate. This mixture is then digested for three days and perfumed with oil of bergamot of some other scent. Pictures: Ad from 1875 Ad from 1877 Burlington Hawkeye
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