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Adrenalin in Oil Prolonged Adrenalin Effect
Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Adrenalin in Oil, with prolonged adrenalin effect. This treatment is administered in injections and is indicated in bronchial asthma, urticaria, serum sickness, angioneurotic edema, and…
Abdol with Vitamin C
Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Abdol with Vitamin C, comprehensive vitamin therapy. The advertisement notes dosage: one capsule for vitamin deficiencies in the average person, and two or more for such deficiencies in a…
Neo-Silvol A Mild Silver Iodide Protein Compound
Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Neo-Silvol, a mild silver iodide protein compound used to treat inflammations of accessible mucous membranes. It is indicated for treatment of eye, naso-pharyngeal tract, and…
Mapharsen Reduced Hazards in Antisyphilitic Treatment with Efficient Therapeutic Activity
Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Mapharsen, a treatment for syphilis. It is indicated in early, late, latent, congenital, cardiovascular, and "in pregnancy" related treatment of syphilis. The advertisement promises…
Lipo-Lutin Corpus Luteum Hormone
Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Lipo-Lutin, corpus luteum hormone. This is a physiologically standardized, protein-free oil solution which contains progestin. It is supplied in ampules, in boxes of 6 and 25. The…
Irradol-A
Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Irradol-A, made of four essential vitamins, A, B1, B2(G), and D, with added malt extract and iron. The advertisement notes that it is indicated in malnutrition, convalescence,…
Gluco-Fedrin Prompt Action Full Ephedrine Effect Minimal Irritation
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…
Gluco-Fedrin Prompt Action Full Ephedrine Effect Minimal Irritation
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…
Beware of Marihuana Placard
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…
State Hemp Industry Booms Under Defense Orders: Give Wisconsin More Rope—and the Navy Will Buy It
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.
Badger Hemp Important to Navy
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.
Wisconsin Produces 80 Per Cent of Nation's Hemp, Needed by U.S. Navy
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.
Kapseals Ferro-Desicol Iron Plus Dessicated Whole Fresh Bile Parke Davis Ink Blotter
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…