The phenomenon prevailed in the U.S. as well during the same time period. "Mineral waters," i.e. iron-rich springs, were valued for their supposed medicinal qua

The phenomenon prevailed in the U.S. as well during the same time period. "Mineral waters," i.e. iron-rich springs, were valued for their supposed medicinal qualities, and resorts sprang up around them at places such as Saratoga Springs, NY and Schooley's Mountain, NJ that catered to the cream of society at the time.