
grand central station

the greatest invention of the age

i will put a face on you

origin of the term “yankee”

the silent electric vehicle problem 150 years earlier

1876 – what will the world be like 100 years from now in 1976?



this is no humbug

a visit to postwar japan in late 1945



give your bunk new interest

handsome? chum, you’re magnificent!

show the world you dont care

smoke ’em all the time

once you’re bald, that’s it, friends!

i need a laxative with a wallop

be the envy of the crowd

perfectly harmless

do not wait until you are attacked

beware of worthless imitations

new years eve in new york city 1860


public transportation in america in 1860


scrotal support is essential to all airmen

no metal to harm you

weightless and harmless

france welcomes you

Probably not a good idea as this ad was from May 1940 just as Germany was about to invade France
ruggedly handsome

clearly photographed for instruction purposes

just naughty enough to be nice

ready for real action

forbidden training secrets

ready for real action

proved safe by millions

its possibilities are startling–almost uncanny

pep, vigor and red-blooded vitality!

downright smoking pleasure!

frank, outspoken and daring

a pleasing variety of dainty colors

W.C. Fields


safe, sure and effective

rebuild the brain

the greatest military duel of modern times

a revelation in closet construction

the equable climate

polish like a china dish

satisfies the most particular taste

refreshing on a warm day

a beautiful piece of machinery


just the thing for fall wear

loud enough for dancing

dainty witching dentrifice

made like a watch

genuine solid german silver

mild as may

fascinating study

i used to weigh only 100 pounds

curly natural lovliness

why dabble with dangerous poisons?




investigate telepathy

displaced abnormal fat

men always seek her company

the land where dreams come true





amazing, startling facts

gives permanent relief

80 bugle calls that anyone may play

all winners

accumulated waste

satisfying chew

not a talking machine

ready for instant use

well, 110 years and noones won the money yet…
delicious!

this little bride

only two drops

no wonder baldness is increasing

dynamic tension

classy color combinations

no need to act old or feel old

part of every growing child’s diet

life-long ambition to become a popular musician

building firm flesh

national lead company

the tide of accidents is steadily rising

he wasn’t popular with girls

teaching the value of cleanliness

character building

that aristocratic look

you will be thrilled with the many, many attractive illustrations

radio-the field with a future

their life work

the weirder contortions of the jitterbugs


beer is good for you

there is no food more perfect for family use

you’re really dream dust, now!

1 to 3 cakes a day

skirts reaching to the kneetops

KKK – you know what that means

stylish appearance

those tiny dancing lights that suggest auburn

puts sagging internal organs back into place

dance, dine, motor for hours

save you from further humiliation
