Guest guest Posted February 14, 2001 Report Share Posted February 14, 2001 I know it's not Friday...but couldn't wait to send you this cure for liver disease from 1907. Barb # 61 Electric Liver Pads MIOXRLS Electric Belts At the turn of the century,Electric Appliance distributed 14 models of MIOXRLS Electric belts. Prices ranged from $19.20 to $72.00 per dozen. Electricity was allegedly generated from copper disks (called batteries) and conducted through wires to nickel disks (called electrodes). The belt fabric was wool or satin. Accessories included Long Conducting Cords, Head Bands (with or without copper "battery"), Leg Attachments, and felt Electrode Covers. The "Low Priced Electric Belts," $2.20 to $5.40 per dozen, needed to be "charged with Cider Vinegar or Battery Acid." In fact, none of the belts distributed by Electric Appliance were electric. Price List: Voltaic Electric Belts and Appliances Phrases like "Voltaic Galvanic Principle" may have sounded high tech in 1907 but the so-called electricity in the products below was generated by "Secretion from the body" (sweat and oil) "Coming in Contact with the Metal" (nickel). Despite the lack of electricity in these products, Electric Appliance promised its distributors a 1000% profit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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