In a shocking turn of events, the fine citizens of Marshalltown, Iowa, have been duped by a slick salesman peddling the alleged ‘miracle cure’ S.S.S. The salesman, representing E. Lawrence Co. of Chicago, has been hawking his wares in the local area, touting the product as a panacea for all manner of skin afflictions.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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