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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…

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.

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 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 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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Pill Alophen, a laxative. The advertisement notes that the pills stimulate peristalsis and intestinal secretions, and therapeutic doses induce soft, easy stools. The pills include Aloin,…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Antuitrin-A (Apoidin) Chorionic Gonadotropin. The advertisement notes that this is indicated for use in functional uterine bleeding and undescended testes. It is also reported of value in…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Liquid Citralka, a systemic alkalizer. The advertisement notes the value of this liquid in preventing and treating acidosis and for alkalinizing urine in: disorders of the urinary tract,…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Liquid Citralka, a systemic alkalizer. The advertisement notes the value of this liquid in preventing and treating acidosis in: dehydration, gastrointestinal disturbances, infectious…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Kapseals Combex (Vitamin-B Complex). These multivitamin Kapseals contain vitamins B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 and P-P factor. The advertisement notes that Kapseals Combex are indicated in the…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Kapseals Combex Vitamin-B Complex. These Kapseals contain vitamins B1 and B2, as well as other components of the vitamin B complex. The advertisement notes that Kapseals Combex are…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Kapseals Combex Vitamin-B Complex. These Kapseals contain vitamins B1, B2, B6, Nicotinic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, and other components of the vitamin B complex derived from the liver. The…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Cosadein for cough relief. The advertisement notes the compound's sedative, expectorant, and soothing properties as well as its pleasant flavor and odor and avoidance of gastric…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Cosadein for cough relief. The advertisement notes the compound's sedative, expectorant, and soothing properties as well as its agreeable flavor. This narcotic-exempt preparation is…