Author Raleigh Sutton’s New Book, "Patent Medicines, Cures and Preventions," is a Fascinating Collection of Advertisements for Proprietary Cure-All Medicines of the Past
Recent release “Patent Medicines, Cures and Preventions” from Newman Springs Publishing author Raleigh Sutton presents readers with a curated collection of newspaper clippings and advertisements showcasing traditional remedies and their astonishing medical claims from the past 150 years, capturing how these false “miracle” drugs were marketed to the unassuming public.
Elgin, IL, February 18, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Raleigh Sutton has completed his new book, “Patent Medicines, Cures and Preventions”: a historical collection of newspaper clippings and advertisements for various traditional remedies from the 18th and 19th centuries.
“How I got started with this stuff was I found them while looking for other things,” shares Raleigh. “I went back through 150 years worth of newspapers to select this bunch. Doing research on old diseases was educational to say the least! This took about 10 years of collecting.”
Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Raleigh Sutton’s engaging series serves as both a historical record and a cultural snapshot, preserving a curious and compelling chapter of medical history in America.
Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase “Patent Medicines, Cures and Preventions” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.
About Newman Springs Publishing:
Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; If the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.
“How I got started with this stuff was I found them while looking for other things,” shares Raleigh. “I went back through 150 years worth of newspapers to select this bunch. Doing research on old diseases was educational to say the least! This took about 10 years of collecting.”
Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Raleigh Sutton’s engaging series serves as both a historical record and a cultural snapshot, preserving a curious and compelling chapter of medical history in America.
Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase “Patent Medicines, Cures and Preventions” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.
About Newman Springs Publishing:
Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; If the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.
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