GETTYSBURG SPRINGS
\ɡˈɛtɪsbˌɜːɡ spɹˈɪŋz], \ɡˈɛtɪsbˌɜːɡ spɹˈɪŋz], \ɡ_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_s_b_ˌɜː_ɡ s_p_ɹ_ˈɪ_ŋ_z]\
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"Katolysine" and "Lithia" springs. Waters of the former alkaline-calcic; also traces of sulphate of strontium, carbonate of copper, alumina carbonate of nickel, carbonate of cobalt, and sulphate of barium are found. Used by drinking in rheumatism, gout, dyspepsia, catarrh of the stomach, and gravel.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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