Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup: a patent medicine that packed a powerful punch

Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Any parent can recall the many adventures that came with living with an infant during their teething stage. The frequent crying caused by the discomfort of sore gums could come at any time and often did in the middle of the night. Imagine if there was a remedy for teething that also promised to calm your child while also cleaning their teeth and freshening their breath. In the late 1800s, such a potion was available under the name of Mrs. Winslow