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Plate 11 of black cohosh from American medicinal plants, an illustrated and descriptive guide to the American plants used as homeopathic remedies: their history, preparation, chemistry, and physiological effects, by Charles Frederick Millspaugh…

Plate 120 of scullcap from American medicinal plants, an illustrated and descriptive guide to the American plants used as homeopathic remedies: their history, preparation, chemistry, and physiological effects, by Charles Frederick Millspaugh (1887).

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.

Advertisement for Choledyl, a medication manufactured by Nepera Chemical Company, Inc. to treat bronchial asthma. This ad was sent by direct mail to a physician practicing in Atlanta, GA.

Advertisement for Mandelamine, a medication manufactured by Nepera Chemical Co., Inc. to treat urinary infections to ensure a healthy prostate. This ad was sent by direct mail to a physician practicing in Atlanta, GA.

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the c. 1940s advertising Emplets, enteric coated compressed tablets, which are advertised as free from unpleasant taste or odor, gastric irritation avoided, and medication protected from contact with gastric…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Eschatin, specifically indicated in Addison's Disease. This potent cortical extract is also used to correct adrenal insufficiency in the following conditions: asthenia, shock, infectious…

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 Ferro-Desicol Kapseals, iron plus dessicated whole fresh bile for treatment of anemia associated with biliary deficiencies. In bottles of 100, 500, and 1000. The blotter has the date 8-41…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1930s advertising Gluco-Fedrin, an isotonic aqueous dextrose solution containing: Ephedrine (1%), Chloretone (0.5%), and Menthol (q.s.). It is indicated in the treatment of inflammation and engorgement of…

Bottle of fluid extract of cannabis manufactured by Parke, Davis & Company on November 7, 1928.

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 c. 1940s advertising Benylin expectorant. This medication was advertised as relieving cold symptoms such as sneezing, lacrimation, stuffiness, and bronchial congestion. It was available in 16 ounce and…

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 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. 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…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Gluco-Fedrin with Phemerol, referred to as an effective vasoconstrictive inhalant containing a superior germicide. Available in 1-fluid ounce bottles with dropper cap, as well as 1 pint…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Gluco-Fedrin with Phemerol, referred to as an established nasal decongestant formula with an effective, new type of germicide. Available in 1 ounce bottles with dropper cap, as well as 1…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Gluco-Fedrin with Phemerol, a self-sterilizing, aqueous ephedrine solution. It is indicated for use in common colds, sinusitis, rhinitis, and hay fever, and claims to shrink swollen…