Thermalaid! You put it where?!?

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Thermalaids, 1934  (Prostate warmer) (brochure)



Observe the location of the happy little star:

Observe also the location of the electrical cord.


For the complete brochure, visit THIS PAGE on electrotherapy in the early 20th century. 

Starting February off in a classy way. :)

The Rectorotor

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The Rectorotor, 1910s?

"The Latest and Most Efficient Invention for the Quick Relief of Piles, Constipation, and Prostate Trouble."

Behind a cut to hide the shockingly graphic nature of the device, with its "lubricating vent holes".

( This picture tells its own story. (Their words, not mine)  )

"none other able to reach the Vital Spot to such good purpose"  o_O

What can I say, but that it's real.  And that it was likely used for many and sundry unintended purposes.  From The Museum of Quackery.

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Contest Entry: BOMB that cold!!!

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1925

"Four-fifths of all our troubles would disappear, if only we would sit down and keep still."
Calvin Coolidge

Contest Entry: McKesson & Robbins Cold & Grippe Tablets, 1927

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It is February 1 here so I hope I am allowed to submit an entry. This is my first and it is a 1927 ad for McKesson & Robbins Cold & Grippe Tablets.

contest entry

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and now you need a prescription in some states for this!

contest entry

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Contest Entry

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Oh, and to please the gods on the beginning of the "Cold / Flu" Vintage Ads contest...

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Contest Entry: 666 Cold Remedy

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The number one cold remedy . . . IN HELL!!!

Beltx Slip Proof Safti Grip

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Contest entry: Anga bonbons

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During cold and bolsterous weather, Anga bonbons are the one cure for coughing and colds. In 30- and 60-cent boxes.

Printed in the Netherlands, 1910. Click the image for a bigger version.

Ovaltine

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I am sure this has been posted here, if not well...




On a side note, what Tags could be used for this?