Records. Rahnous-Ramar Health Products International (inclusive), 1907-1950.

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Records. Rahnous-Ramar Health Products International (inclusive), 1907-1950.

Correspondence, articles, promotional materials and clippings concerning Rahnous, a patent medicine for the common cold, asthma, hay fever, and other nose and throat ailments, 1922-1941; Philip Rathjen, who claimed to have found a cure for tuberculosis, anemia, and old age, 1917-1923; James M. Rainey, who owned a patent medicine company which produced a variety of cure-alls, 1907-1950; Rainier Natural Soap, which allegedly cured skin diseases, 1907-1947; raisins and their nutritional value, 1918-1926; and Ramar Health Products International, manufacturer of health devices including therapeutic chairs and portable saunas, 1968, 1971.

6 folders.

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