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curious pop cultural artifacts from america's awkward earlier years

do not wait until you are attacked

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 29, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1860s, quack medicine, questionable curesLeave a comment on do not wait until you are attacked

beware of worthless imitations

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new years eve in new york city 1860

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public transportation in america in 1860

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scrotal support is essential to all airmen

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no metal to harm you

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weightless and harmless

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france welcomes you

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

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 29, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, travel, warLeave a comment on france welcomes you

ruggedly handsome

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 13, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1960s, fashion, health, menLeave a comment on ruggedly handsome

clearly photographed for instruction purposes

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just naughty enough to be nice

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ready for real action

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forbidden training secrets

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ready for real action

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proved safe by millions

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 5, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, drugsLeave a comment on proved safe by millions

its possibilities are startling–almost uncanny

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 5, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, questionable cures, self helpLeave a comment on its possibilities are startling–almost uncanny

pep, vigor and red-blooded vitality!

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 4, 2026Categories ads, magazines, peopleTags 1930s, health, questionable curesLeave a comment on pep, vigor and red-blooded vitality!

downright smoking pleasure!

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 4, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, cigarettesLeave a comment on downright smoking pleasure!

frank, outspoken and daring

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 4, 2026Categories ads, magazines, peopleTags 1920s, actors, moviesLeave a comment on frank, outspoken and daring

a pleasing variety of dainty colors

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W.C. Fields

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safe, sure and effective

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 26, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, guns, policeLeave a comment on safe, sure and effective

rebuild the brain

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 26, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, cult religion, food, health, questionable curesLeave a comment on rebuild the brain

the greatest military duel of modern times

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 26, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, history, photographs, warLeave a comment on the greatest military duel of modern times

a revelation in closet construction

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the equable climate

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 26, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, racism, sports, travelLeave a comment on the equable climate

polish like a china dish

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satisfies the most particular taste

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refreshing on a warm day

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a beautiful piece of machinery

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 26, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, carsLeave a comment on a beautiful piece of machinery

just the thing for fall wear

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loud enough for dancing

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dainty witching dentrifice

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made like a watch

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, beauty, menLeave a comment on made like a watch

genuine solid german silver

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mild as may

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 26, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, cigarettes, womenLeave a comment on mild as may

fascinating study

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i used to weigh only 100 pounds

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 26, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, questionable cures, weight gainLeave a comment on i used to weigh only 100 pounds

curly natural lovliness

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 26, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, beauty, hair, womenLeave a comment on curly natural lovliness

why dabble with dangerous poisons?

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, abortion, questionable curesLeave a comment on why dabble with dangerous poisons?

investigate telepathy

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displaced abnormal fat

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men always seek her company

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the land where dreams come true

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amazing, startling facts

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gives permanent relief

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80 bugle calls that anyone may play

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 26, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, archaic objects, home furnishingsLeave a comment on 80 bugle calls that anyone may play

all winners

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 19, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, art, sex, womenLeave a comment on all winners

accumulated waste

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 19, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, health, quack medicine, questionable curesLeave a comment on accumulated waste

satisfying chew

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 19, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, champagne, tobaccoLeave a comment on satisfying chew

not a talking machine

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 19, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, edison, phonographsLeave a comment on not a talking machine

ready for instant use

well, 110 years and noones won the money yet…

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 19, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, gadgetsLeave a comment on ready for instant use

delicious!

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this little bride

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 10, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, hygiene, soapLeave a comment on this little bride

only two drops

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no wonder baldness is increasing

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dynamic tension

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classy color combinations

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no need to act old or feel old

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part of every growing child’s diet

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life-long ambition to become a popular musician

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 10, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, education, musicLeave a comment on life-long ambition to become a popular musician

building firm flesh

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national lead company

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 10, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, our toxic past, paintLeave a comment on national lead company

the tide of accidents is steadily rising

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 10, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, accidents, insuranceLeave a comment on the tide of accidents is steadily rising

he wasn’t popular with girls

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 10, 2026February 10, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, hygiene, soapLeave a comment on he wasn’t popular with girls

teaching the value of cleanliness

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character building

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 10, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, boys, military, schoolLeave a comment on character building

that aristocratic look

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 10, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, carsLeave a comment on that aristocratic look

you will be thrilled with the many, many attractive illustrations

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 10, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, eugenics, marriage, sexLeave a comment on you will be thrilled with the many, many attractive illustrations

radio-the field with a future

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 10, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, radio, workLeave a comment on radio-the field with a future

their life work

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 10, 2026Categories lifestyle, magazinesTags 1930s, money, workLeave a comment on their life work

the weirder contortions of the jitterbugs

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 10, 2026Categories lifestyle, magazinesTags 1930s, fads, modern, quizLeave a comment on the weirder contortions of the jitterbugs

beer is good for you

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 4, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, beer, healthLeave a comment on beer is good for you

there is no food more perfect for family use

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 4, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, foodLeave a comment on there is no food more perfect for family use

you’re really dream dust, now!

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 4, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, comic, hygieneLeave a comment on you’re really dream dust, now!

1 to 3 cakes a day

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 4, 2026February 10, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, quack medicine, questionable curesLeave a comment on 1 to 3 cakes a day

skirts reaching to the kneetops

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 4, 2026Categories humor, magazinesTags 1920s, fashion, moral outrage, satire, sex, sexism, womenLeave a comment on skirts reaching to the kneetops

KKK – you know what that means

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stylish appearance

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 4, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, children, fashionLeave a comment on stylish appearance

those tiny dancing lights that suggest auburn

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 31, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, hair, womanLeave a comment on those tiny dancing lights that suggest auburn

puts sagging internal organs back into place

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 31, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, electricity, health, men, quack medicineLeave a comment on puts sagging internal organs back into place

dance, dine, motor for hours

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 31, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, hygiene, womenLeave a comment on dance, dine, motor for hours

save you from further humiliation

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 31, 2026February 10, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, quack medicine, questionable curesLeave a comment on save you from further humiliation

a safeguard of feminine daintiness

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 31, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, hygiene, quack medicine, womenLeave a comment on a safeguard of feminine daintiness

they may offend others

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 31, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, books, educationLeave a comment on they may offend others

no surgical operation requiring chloroform

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 31, 2026February 10, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, medicine, quack medicine, questionable curesLeave a comment on no surgical operation requiring chloroform

hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, mechanotherapy, diathermy, radium, medical gymnastics, electrical exercises

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 31, 2026Categories ads, magazines, travelTags 1910s, food, health, quack medicine, travelLeave a comment on hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, mechanotherapy, diathermy, radium, medical gymnastics, electrical exercises

airy globules, steam exploded

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 31, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, cereal, food, healthLeave a comment on airy globules, steam exploded

life prolonging apparatus

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 31, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, electricity, quack medicineLeave a comment on life prolonging apparatus

muscle freedom

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soft massy fluffiness

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i went after 13 head and bagged the lot

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recommend to nursing mothers

Beer marketed as “health tonic” to elegant ladies who otherwise wouldnt stoop to such common refreshments

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gain renewed vigor, health and strength

bsically just fortified wine sold at a drugstore so that “respectable people” can be drunks without public scrutiny or stigma

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 31, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, quack medicineLeave a comment on gain renewed vigor, health and strength

your wife wont be afraid

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 31, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, gunsLeave a comment on your wife wont be afraid

positively safe against accidental discharge

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 31, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, bicycles, guns, motorcyclesLeave a comment on positively safe against accidental discharge

no hawaiians

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 13, 2026Categories humor, magazinesTags 1930s, humor, new york cityLeave a comment on no hawaiians

the final solution of their greatest personal problem

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on October 4, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, birth control, quack medicine, womenLeave a comment on the final solution of their greatest personal problem

happify yo’ pancake

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on October 4, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, food, racismLeave a comment on happify yo’ pancake

the difference between success and failure

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