A collection of meds ads from the good ole' days

[packman]

(Begs for a photoshop of Trump on this one)



Radium was touted as a “truly remarkable” element, capable of “restoring vitality” and other vague medical benefits. In reality, it caused anemia, bone fractures, necrosis of the jaw, and an ultimately grisly death. What’s more, the factory’s management was far from ignorant to these realities while they encouraged the women not only to lick their radium-dipped paintbrushes (to keep that fine painting point), but to consume radium in every way shape or form in their lives. The fallout was disastrous: one nasty court case against the factory, and the untimely death of so many women.

More:

https://www.messynessychic.com/2019/08/02/a-brief-compendium-of-medical-quackery/

[rurallib]

1. I got the chill blains - whatchya got for the chill blains?

[packman]

2. Had to look that one up -

Apparently, frostbite is "chill blains". Apply the wonder snake oil over frostbitten skin for immediate relief.

[rurallib]

3. oh- thanks - I thought it had something to do with that bowl of chili

I had last night