Thursday, August 19, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Dr. Scott’s Electric Hair Brush
1899 ad for Dr. Scott’s Electric Hair Brush, claimed to protect you from dandruff, baldness, falling hair, headache and neuralgia all for the bargain basement price of $1.00.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Aida – at the Hippodrome
All of the elite took time to go see Aida presented by the Hippodrome Opera Co.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Another Version of Keeping Baby on Bottle
Keep mom inebriated and the baby will enjoy the benefits too. Who came up with this inane advertisement?
Saturday, July 3, 2010
It’s Never Too Early To Start Shaving
Who knows what goes through the minds of advertisers. Approval of this campaign boldly proclaimed the detachment from reality enjoyed by all involved.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
I’m A Patriot
Normal supplies of many foods and consumer goods were in short supply during World War II. The U.S. Government ran many programs to encourage its citizenry to get by with less and make do with what they had.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Northern – Vehicle Dust Eliminator
The Northern Touring Auto Dust Eliminator. A blast of air pointed under the car to eliminate dust created by the vacuum under a fast moving vehicle.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Buying a Set of New Wheels
Our ancestors may have set aside a Saturday to add a set of ‘Wheels’ to their stable of conveyances.. Did they shop by catalog or try to find a dealer somewhere?
Friday, March 26, 2010
Good Wine
Advertising often enhances our perception of the absurd to attract attention to the Ad.
Nothing sells products faster than a photo of a lady chugging a bottle of wine in a field with a big bow on her dress.