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Cover page of a pamphlet written by Herbert C. Hamilton about the medicinal value of cannabis sativa. The article originally appeared in the Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association on April 4, 1915. It was reprinted by Parke Davis for its…

Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Capsules" printed in 1959. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan, Pinchak…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Capsules Viderol. The advertisement describes the product as "high potency vitamin D, tocopherols, and whole bile, for treatment of chronic arthritis and conditions associated with…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Capsules Viderol. The advertisement states that the product is supplied in bottles of 100 and 500. Ingredients list and dosage are provided. The Parke Davis identifier is bl-125-1.

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the c. 1940s advertising Carbrital elixir. Each teaspoonful contains pentobarbital sodium, USP, 1/4 gr., Carbromal, N.F. 3/4 gr. and it is supplied in 16 oz bottles. This is a sedative, and the amount of…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the c. 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 c. 1940s advertising Carbrital. It is noted that Carbrital is available as full and half strength Kapseals and Elixir. This advertisement notes Carbrital's use in alleviating insomnia.The Parke-Davis…

Advertisement for Cardalin, a medication manufactured by Irwin, Neisler & Company to treat bronchial asthma. This ad was sent by direct mail to a physician practicing in Atlanta, GA.

Advertisement for Cardalin, a medication manufactured by Irwin, Neisler & Company to treat bronchial asthma. This ad was sent by direct mail to a physician practicing in Atlanta, GA.

Advertisement for Vistaril, (hydroxyzine pamoate), manufactured by Pfizer Laboratories. The ad appeared in the journal Medical Economics on January 7, 1974. The ad recommends Vistaril for anxiety associated with cardiac disorders.

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Cas-Evac, a laxative used to alleviate chronic constipation. How the medication works in the large bowel is discussed on the left side of the blotter. Along the right side of the blotter,…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Cas-Evac, a laxative used to alleviate chronic constipation. How the medication works in the large bowel is discussed on the left side of the blotter. Along the right side of the blotter,…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Cas-Evac, a laxative which is referred to as a palatable, fully active, economical peristaltic stimulant. Along the left side of the blotter, information is given on how Cas-Evac differs…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Catarrhalis Immunogen Combined. As the blotter notes, this is a soluble mixed antigen derived from live cultures of organisms found in upper respiratory infections. It is indicated in…

Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Change in Plans" printed in 1955. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan,…

Advertising placard for Chief Two Moon Bitter oil, c. 1930, featuring an image of the founder of the company, Chief Two Moon Meridas, wearing a headdress and traditional Native American clothing. The sign reads, "Here is a combination of nature's…

Advertising sign for the Chief Two Moon Bitter Oil, c. 1935. The sign reads, "Stop! Gambling with your health. Use the old reliable Chief Two Moon Bitter Oil, the wonderful laxative, sold here."

Box for Chief Two Moon Bitter Oil Laxative from the Chief Two Moon Herb Co., Waterbury, Conn., c. 1945.

Picture of Chief Two Moon Meridas wearing a headdress and traditional Native American clothing greeting three other Native Americans outside of the Chief Two Moon Herb Co., headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut, c. 1925.

Picture of Chief Two Moon Meridas wearing horns, a headdress, and traditional Native American clothing, c. 1925.