When was it published?

November 22, 1790 in The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser

Domestic News November 22, 1790

The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser

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Bridgeport, Epsom Salts, Spring Discovery, Purging Salts

Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Bridgeport, a spring on the lake bank has been discovered producing pure Epsom salts; a pail yields half a pound, effective as a cathartic, with locals preparing pounds for utility.

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A gentleman of veracity from Bridgeport, in this state informs, that on the bank of the lake in that town, discovery has lately been made of a spring, the water of which, on being analyzed, produces large quantities of the bitter purging salts, commonly denominated Epsom salts. A pail full of the water, which our correspondent proved, produce half a pound of salts, in so pure a state, that half an ounce was a sufficient cathartic for an adult. The water in its natural state, does flow freely, but continually oozes from the bank. The inhabitants of Bridgeport have prepared several pounds of this valuable commodity, and no doubt its utility will soon be experienced extensively.

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Economic

What keywords are associated?

Bridgeport Epsom Salts Spring Discovery Purging Salts

Where did it happen?

Bridgeport

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Bridgeport

Event Date

Lately

Outcome

inhabitants of bridgeport have prepared several pounds of this valuable commodity, and no doubt its utility will soon be experienced extensively.

Event Details

A gentleman of veracity from Bridgeport informs that on the bank of the lake in that town, discovery has lately been made of a spring, the water of which, on being analyzed, produces large quantities of the bitter purging salts, commonly denominated Epsom salts. A pail full of the water, which our correspondent proved, produce half a pound of salts, in so pure a state, that half an ounce was a sufficient cathartic for an adult. The water in its natural state, does flow freely, but continually oozes from the bank.