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Congress-water
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synonyms: Saratoga Water ???
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Definition:water from a spring in Congress Park, NY, once touted as a cure-all and sold across the Unites States. Saratoga became a very popular spa town back in the 19th century due to the natural springs.
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"Looky here," I says; "did you ever see any Congress-water?"
"Yes."
"Well, did you have to go to Congress to get it?"
"Why, no."
Mark Twain. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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