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Ad – 1899: Vestro Bust Developer

Published on September 30, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

Vestro Bust Developer ad that originally appeared on page XXXIV of the December 1899 publication of Black Cat magazine.

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Ad – 1903: Peruna Cures Catarrh

Published on September 23, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

Peruna was considered quack medicine, supposedly made from 28% alcohol. Invented in 1885 by Dr. Samuel Hartman.

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Ad – 1899: Cancer Cured with Soothing Balmy Oils

Published on September 4, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

Cancer Cure Ad - B.F. Byes Sanitarium Cancer Cure that appeared in Black Cat Magazine, December 1899 on page xx.

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Ad – 1902: Gardner’s Chill Pills Cure

Published on July 27, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

This is a real ad for Gardner's Chill Pills Cure that appeared in the North Carolina Christian Advocate, June 4, 1902, page 14.

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Ad – 1907: Tonsiline

Published on March 8, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

Tonsiline, Harrisburg Telegraph, December 5, 1907, page 8.

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Ad – 1902: Manly Men

Published on March 5, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

Manly Men Otterbourg Electro-Medical Institute, Pittsburg Press , June 25, 1902, page 4.

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Ad – 1901: Vacuum Organ Developer

Published on March 5, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

Vacuum Organ Developer, Omaha Daily Bee, March 10, 1901, page 9.

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Ad – 1886: Dr. Lutz’s Vaginal Bulb Nozzle Syringe

Published on March 5, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

Dr. Lutz's Vaginal Bulb Nozzle Syringe Ad, National Republican, January 9, 1886 page 2.

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Ad – 1903: Dr. Lawrence’ s Vacuum Developer for Debilitated Men

Published on March 3, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

Dr. Lawrence's Vacuum Developer for Debilitated Men, San Francisco Call. January 4, 1903, page 30.

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Ad – 1902: Allen’s Antiseptic Corn Plasters

Published on March 3, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

Allen's Antiseptic Corn Plasters, Pittsburg Press, June 25, 1902, page 2.

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Ad – 1900: Perfect Manhood Restored

Published on March 3, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

"Perfect Manhood Restored," Philadelphia Inquirer, March 10, 1900, page 10.

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Ad – 1873: Epilepsy or Fits

Published on March 3, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

Epilepsy or Fits Ad, Quad-City Times, January 25, 1873, page 2

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Ad – 1948: Renswick Artificial Plastic Eyes

Published on March 3, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

Vintage Renswick Artificial Plastic Eyes advertisement from the March 12, 1948 publication of the Detroit Free Press.

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Ad – 1944: Aurex Hearing Aid

Published on March 3, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

Vintage Ad for Aurex Hearing Aid that appeared in the April 16, 1944 issue of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Ad – 1946: Ben-Gay

Published on March 3, 2021

Posted in: Health & Medical

Vintage Ad for Ben-Gay Analgesique Baume which appeared in the April 21, 1946 issue of the Louisville Courier-Journal.

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