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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 Respiratory Vaccine, oral immunization against common colds. This bacterial vaccine in powder form, supplied in Kapseals that represent Diplococcus pneumoniae, H. influenzae,…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Penicillin antibiotics. The term Penicillin is typed on a thick black arrow pointing into the middle of concentric circles. The Parke-Davis identifier is bl 115-2.

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Penicillin antibiotics. The blotter has the date 3/45 written on it. The Parke-Davis identifier is bl 115-1.

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Pitressin Tannate in oil. A graph demonstrates a longer interval between injections for diabetes insipidus with this type of Pitressin, than with Pitressin Aqueous. Thus, it is indicated…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1930s advertising Pitressin ampules. This solution comes from the pressor principle (beta-hypophamine) of the posterior pituitary gland. It is used to stimulate contraction and increase tone of smooth…

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 1930s advertising Pitocin ampules. It is indicated in the induction of labor, stimulation of the uterus during labor, and in the prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage and bleeding following…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Phemerol, Topical. This is a germicide, which the advertisement notes is ideal for first aid care, as a general antiseptic, and in treatment of skin infections. Two images, one of a drop…

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, 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…

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 Phemerol, a germicide. The advertisement notes the product will not induce irritation as it contains no mercury, iodine, or phenol. It is further claimed that this antiseptic kills many…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Phemerol, an all-purpose germicide and antiseptic. The advertisement notes both Tincture Phemerol, an alcohol-acetone solution, and Solution Phemerol, an aqueous solution. These are…

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 Oxycel, hemostatic absorbable oxidized cellulose. This product helps to stop bleeding (hemostasis). The advertisement notes that it may be used alone or as a carrier for Thrombin,…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the c.1940s advertising Ortal Sodium, a sedative, hypnotic, and analgesic, with amidopyrine. Ortal Sodium is supplied in Kapseals in bottles of 25, 100, and 500. Dosage is given for adults and children. The…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1930s advertising Ortal Sodium, a hypnotic. This sleep-inducing pill is noted to have: a wide margin of safety, prompt effect, brief duration of action, minimum side effects, and freedom from cumulative…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Nutritive Capsules. These are multivitamins for use in pregnancy, convalescence, and general malnutrition. They include dicalcium phosphate, ferrous sulfate, as well as vitamins B1, B2,…