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Box for Chief Two Moon Bitter Oil Laxative from the Chief Two Moon Herb Co., Waterbury, Conn., c. 1945.

One-fourth pint bottle labelled "Fluid Extract No. 395 Sarsaparilla U.S.P.," c. 1945, from Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Box for an eight ounce bottle of Ma-Wan-Ka, "the great remedy for stomach liver and kidneys," by the Ba-Ha-Ni Laboratory, Inc., of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1940. The box claims it is "an excellent tonic [that] improves appetite [and] aids…

A Swamp-Root Almanac cover from 1942 depicting a stereotypical image of a Native American woman next to text that reads "Dream Book." There are similarly dressed figures around a campfire and tipis in the background. Illustrations representing the…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the c. 1940s advertising Emplets, enteric coated compressed tablets, which are advertised as free from unpleasant taste or odor, gastric irritation avoided, and medication protected from contact with gastric…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Eschatin, specifically indicated in Addison's Disease. This potent cortical extract is also used to correct adrenal insufficiency in the following conditions: asthenia, shock, infectious…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Carbrital Kapseals, denoted as sedatives and hypnotics. These Kapseals are indicated for minor surgery, insomnia, obstetrics, and pre-operative sedation. The Kapseals contain…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Ferro-Desicol Kapseals, iron plus dessicated whole fresh bile for treatment of anemia associated with biliary deficiencies. In bottles of 100, 500, and 1000. The blotter has the date 8-41…

Article about hemp agriculture in Wisconsin and how the hemp grown there was sold to the U.S. Navy during World War II. From the University of Wisconsin News Bulletin, November 20, 1940.

Article about hemp agriculture in Wisconsin and how the hemp grown there was sold to the U.S. Navy during World War II. From the Milwaukee Sentinel, December 1, 1940.

Article about hemp agriculture in Wisconsin and how the hemp grown there was sold to the U.S. Navy during World War II. From the December 3, 1940, issue of the Wisconsin State Journal.

Placard printed by the Inter-State Narcotic Association from Chicago, Illinois (c. 1940), warning about the dangers of marijuana. The text reads: "Beware! Young and old people in all walks of life. This marihuana cigarette may be handed you by the…

An informational film produced in 1942 by the United States Department of Agriculture to encourage farmers to grow hemp for the war effort during World War II. The film details the many industrial uses of hemp, including cloth and cordage, as well as…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Gluco-Fedrin, an isotonic aqueous dextrose solution containing: Ephedrine (1%), Chloretone (0.5%), Menthol (q.s.), and Dextrose (q.s.). It is indicated in the treatment of inflammation…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Gluco-Fedrin, an isotonic aqueous dextrose solution containing: Ephedrine (1%), Chloretone (0.5%), Menthol (q.s.), and Dextrose (q.s.). It is indicated in the treatment of inflammation…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the c. 1940s advertising Benylin expectorant. This medication was advertised as relieving cold symptoms such as sneezing, lacrimation, stuffiness, and bronchial congestion. It was available in 16 ounce and…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the c. 1940s advertising Carbrital Kapseals, denoted as sedatives and hypnotics. These Kapseals are indicated for minor surgery, insomnia, obstetrics, and pre-operative sedation. The Kapseals contain…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the c. 1940s advertising Carbrital elixir. Each teaspoonful contains pentobarbital sodium, USP, 1/4 gr., Carbromal, N.F. 3/4 gr. and it is supplied in 16 oz bottles. This is a sedative, and the amount of…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the c. 1940s advertising Carbrital. It is noted that Carbrital is available as full and half strength Kapseals and Elixir. This advertisement notes Carbrital's use in alleviating insomnia.The Parke-Davis…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Gluco-Fedrin with Phemerol, referred to as an effective vasoconstrictive inhalant containing a superior germicide. Available in 1-fluid ounce bottles with dropper cap, as well as 1 pint…