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Wilson's Fly pad poison

Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 5:22 pm
by Harry
Instead of trying to buy prussic acid Lizzie should have dissolved one of these Wilson Fly pads. Check the date and price on the bottom of the ad - the same day, August 3, Lizzie is alleged to have tried to purchase 10 cents worth of prussic acid at Smith's drugstore. And no prescription needed!

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Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 6:55 pm
by Kat
That is incredible!
Lizzie could very well have gotten an idea like this from ads she saw!

Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 7:45 pm
by Susan
Thats cool about the date, Harry! I wonder if it would have worked for a bushel of Bordens? Could Lizzie have tried poisoning with what she found laying around the house? :roll: