Sheesh Jane, Get with it!

[spuzzlightyear.livejournal.com]

So there. In a few weeks, have the gents nose in your eyeballs.

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[sunshinesarah.livejournal.com]

What are they, like epsom salts (laxatives)?

[ga-the-impaler.livejournal.com]

When I did a search I came up with this:

Jad Salts. Contains sodium phosphate, sodium and potassium bicarbonates, citric and tartaric acids with a small amount of hexamethylene tetramine. (Wiley's 1001 Tests).

[sunshinesarah.livejournal.com]

I did a quick google as well, but I still don't understand what they were supposed to DO.

[ga-the-impaler.livejournal.com]

It's like Carter's Little Liver Pills - It was designed to make money.

[sunshinesarah.livejournal.com]

So, basically, nothing. XP Gotta love quack meds.

[weseh.livejournal.com]

For $5 you can try them and find out. (http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-bottle-Jad-Salts-never-opened_W0QQitemZ330007276078QQihZ014QQcategoryZ13914QQcmdZViewItem)

[sunshinesarah.livejournal.com]

The bottle is interesting, at least. And This preparation can be taken at any time to assist in the flushing of the bowels. leads me to believe even more that they were laxatives.

[bluebellrock.livejournal.com]

Excellent find! Very scary little bottle. Great label, but the contents? *shudder*

[contradictoire.livejournal.com]

that's too too great and filled with negative morals!

[yndy.livejournal.com]

heh... and it must've been somewhat popular - because Time magazine debunked it back in the 30's
http://jcgi.pathfinder.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,930497,00.html

[ignignokt.livejournal.com]

In addition to the general ridiculousness, I like that she stole the thin girl's boyfriend from the second panel.

[economyofline.livejournal.com]

hellyes

[round-head.livejournal.com]

wouldn't she be covered in stretchmarks and loose skin if she lost THAT much weight THAT quickly?

[azcra.livejournal.com]

yeah, today that would all be in the small print to avoid legal problems :P