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Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Adrenalin Chloride Solution. This is supplied in "steri-vials", which the advertisement explains as Parke, Davis and Company's sterile hypodermic solutions in rubber-diaphragm-capped…

Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Steps to the Pharmacy Profession" printed in 1962. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional…

Advertisement for Steclin Suspension, an antibiotic manufactured by Squibb. This ad was sent by direct mail to a physician practicing in Atlanta, GA.

Advertisement for Steclin, an antifungal antibiotic manufactured by Squibb. The ad includes information on the medicartion Mycostatin. This ad was sent by direct mail to a physician practicing in Atlanta, GA.

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.

Advertisement for Tranxene (chlorazepate dipotassium), manufactured by Abbott Laboratories. The ad appeared in the journal Medical Economics on January 5, 1981. The ad reports that Tranxene provides quick results to start and a gentle tapering off…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Standardized Vitamin Products, inlcuding Natola "for infants," Irradol-A "for children," and Abdec "for adults." Each provides a different combination of vitamins. There are images of…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Phemerol, Topical. This is a germicide used to treat minor cuts, abrasions, and superficial skin infections. The advertisement notes that the 3% solution does not sting or cause pain but…

Advertisement for Solacen (tybamate), manufactured by Wallace Laboratories. The ad appeared in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine on July 1, 1965. The ad reports that Solacen significantly improves the major symptoms of anxiety.

Advertisement for Solacen (tybamate), manufactured by Wallace Laboratories. The ad appeared in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine on September 1, 1965. The ad reports that Solacen relieves multi-symptom emotional distress by acting on the…

Advertisement for Softran (buclizine hydrochloride), manufactured by the Stuart Company. The ad appeared in the journal GP on July 1, 1959. The ad reports that Softran relieves mild to moderate anxiety and tension.

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Sodium Salicylate Emplets. The advertisement describes the product as "tablets of sodium salicylate protected by a special enteric coating developed in the Parke-Davis Laboratories" and…

Advertisement for Valium, (diazepam), manufactured by Roche Laboratories. The ad appeared in the journal Medical Economics on January 1, 1976. The ad reports that Valium can relieve issues of muscle spasm and mobility due to cervical problems.

Advertisement for Silmidate-M, a medication manufactured by Charles C. Haskell & Co. to treat pain associated with muscle spasm. This ad was sent by direct mail to a physician practicing in Atlanta, GA.

Advertisement for Librium (chlordiazepoxide HCI), a medication manufactured by Roche Laboratories to reduce anxiety. The ad appeared in the journal Medical Economics on January 5, 1970. The ad reports that Librium effectively relieves anxiety across…

Advertisement for Serax (oxazepam), manufactured by Wyeth Laboratories. The ad appeared in the journal Medical Economics on January 6, 1969. The ad recommends Serax for the relief of anxiety and tension due to illness.

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1930s advertising Siblin. The advertisement states that the product provides "mechanical stimulation and lubrication plus the peristalsis-stimulating effect of vitamin B1." It is supplied in 4 oz and 1 lb…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Siblin. The advertisement describes the product as "a granular, water-absorbent material which provides nonirritant bulk and aids in regulating colonic activity" to be used in management…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Siblin. The advertisement describes the product as "a granular, water-absorbent material of vegetable origin for treatment of chronic constipation" and states that it is supplied in 4 oz…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Siblin. The advertisement states that "two teaspons of Siblin ... taken with a full glass of water ... provides nonirritant bulk, ... rectal lubrication, ... [and] vitamin B (300…