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Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Cas-Evac, a laxative. The blotter advertises the use of Cas-Evac when you want a laxative to add to your liquid prescriptions, noting its compatibility with other prescriptions and equal…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Tyrothricin. The advertisement describes the product as "a bacterial agent for topical use" indicated in "ulcers, abscesses, osteomyelitis, certain infections of the eye, [and] infections…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Natola, Vitamins A and D. The advertisement notes that three drops of Natola provide 4600 Vitamin A and 460 Vitamin D units. Natola is used to prevent and treat Vitamin A and D…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Theelin. The advertisement describes the product as "the estrogenic hormone, ketohydroxyestratriene ... a new form suspended in physiologic saline" with "high potency and small volume."…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Takazyme. The advertisement describes the product as "a palatable combination of insoluble carbonates and taka-diastase." It is supplied in 2 oz, 5 oz, and 1 lb tins. Dosage and…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Diphtheria Toxoid-Pertussis Vaccine. The advertisement states that "with three injections ... you can protect infants against both of these serious diseases ... expediting development of…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Pitocin. This is an oxytocic hormone from the posterior pituitary gland, indicated in the stimulation of the uterus during labor, and in the prevention and treatment of postpartum blood…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Phemerol, Topical. This is a germicide and antiseptic useful for treating lacerations and abrasions. The advertisement notes that the solution is highly effective and nonirritating. It is…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Phemerol, a germicide. The advertisement notes the varieties: Topical 3%, Tincture 1:500, and Solution 1:1000. Phemerol is a quaternary ammonium salt, which the advertisement states is…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Phemerol, a germicide and antiseptic. The advertisement notes the varieties: Tincture Phemerol, a red alcohol acetone solution, Solution Phemerol, a colorless aqueous solution, and,…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Pertussis Vaccine Immunizing (Sauer). This is a vaccine for pertussis developed by Dr. L. Sauer. The blotter advertisement notes this vaccine was used and tested in many carefully…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Lipo-Lutin, an oil solution of progestin (corpus luteum hormone). It is supplied in ampules, in boxes of 6, 25, and 100. The advertisement notes that Lipo- Lutin is indicated in…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Lipo-Lutin, an oil solution of progestin (corpus luteum hormone). The advertisement notes that Lipo-Lutin is indicated for endocrine imbalances where corpus luteum hormone deficiency…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Kapseals Respiratory Vaccine, for oral use. Images show the types of micro-organisms commonly isolated during upper respiratory infections and contained in each Kapseal: Diplococcus…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Kapseals Digifortis. The advertisement states that "there has been no change in the potency or method of standardization of Kapseals Digifortis. Each capsule contains 1 and 1/2 grains of…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Kapseals Desicol. The advertisement states that kapseals desicol "promotes formation, secretion, and flow of bile," and is supplied in bottles 100, 500, and 1000. There is a diagram…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Irradol-A, a multi-vitamin. The advertisement calls Irradol-A a nutritious, readily digestible, malt-flavored preparation. It includes vitamins A, D, B1, and B2, as well as iron. Package…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising immunovac, a cold vaccine of high antigenic value. The advertisement notes that Immunovac is made from whole, killed bacteria and ecto-antigens (Immunogens). It is available for oral and…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Kapseals Abdec vitamins. They are supplied in bottles of 25, 50, 100, and 250. Abdec includes vitamins A, D, B1, B2, B6, Pantothenic Acid, Nicotinamide and Ascorbic Acid (amounts in…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Gluco-Fedrin with Sulfathiazole. It is used in acute coryza, sinusitis, nasopharyngitis, and rhinitis. The product has sulfathiazole crystals of microscopic size suspended in a…