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  • Collection: Annotating the London Illustrated Weekly

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This small advertisement professes to be the modern palatable form of iron tonic. Devoid of all the usual drawbacks of iron tonics. Iron Jelloids claim to be unequaled for anemia and weakness in men, women and children. There are no graphics, nor…

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The advertisement is directed at healthy folk and physical fitness. It claims that a small 'dash' of Eno's Fruit Salt sparkling in a glass of water first thing on rising every morning is the athlete's natural safeguard to health. This ad is…

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The text of the advertisement consists of, "What to take for a sick headache. Take a good dose of Carter's Little Liver Pills--2 or 3 for a few nights after. A few doses restore your organs to their proper functions and the headache and the causes…

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The unique feature of this advertisement is that it is a full page advertisement. "For Summer days Drink Ovaltine for Health!' is the only text of the ad. The drawing is of a woman sitting at a table sipping from a china tea cup while glancing…

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An advertisement for French natural mineral water that claims to keep Rheumatism away. The advertisement states that Vichy-Celestins can be obtained at all hotels, clubs, chemists and stores. Pictured is a line drawing of two men and one woman…

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Advertisement for Anzora, 1922's version of styling gel. This product claims to hold hair "no matter how unruly" in place throughout the day.

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Advertisement selling a type of cream that is supposedly good for the nerves. Claims that using the cream will invigorate the nerves and improve overall health.

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Advertisement for an anti Eczema cream that claims to rid the face of blemishes. It claims to cure blackheads, pimples, spots, rashes, and more.

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Whimsical advertisement selling Sharp's Super-Kreem Toffee in the Pickwick Club.

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$120 fair to America aboard a warship, refitted for use as a passenger liner.

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This is an ad for Vaseline White Petroleum Jelly which from the looks of the ad is a sunburn lotion that you can apply directly to your skin. They have a little slogan as well saying that their product is better cosmetic products implying that this…

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Vichy (France) is a first-class Thermal Establishment that produces the Vichy Waters and is prescribed for a variety of different conditions including Gout, Rheumatism, Gravel and even Diabetes.

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This ad is advertising an oxygen face cream free trial. They will send you a free bottle of it that has about 10 days worth of use. They have both a scented sample and non scented sample.

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An advertisement that states that if you take this remedy then it is guaranteed to prevent and cure your sea-sickness, train-sickness or air-sickness. If not cured then you will get your money refunded.

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An advertisement for a pen that never scratches or spurts ink sold by the C. Brandauer & Co.'s Ltd.

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An ad for a new 6 7/8 octave piano of the value of 30 guineas that will be given to the first 500 purchasers. Copies of the edition of "Willie, we have missed you" may be had by inclosing 26 postage stamps, or of any Musicseller.

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A car advertisement for the 1922 Sunbeam.

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Recommended by medical professionals for its nutritious and invigorating qualities. May be had on draught or in bottle from Wine and Beer merchants and licensed victuailers in every district of London.

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An advertisement for prism binoculars selling the idea that these binoculars are the most powerful binoculars ever manufactured. Also stated that the Aitchison & Co. Ltd are also the only makers of Prismatic Binoculars with a magnification of 25…

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An osteoplastic enamel-stopping formula. Guaranteed the same colour as the natural tooth, and not to become dark and unsightly.

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An advertisement selling a delicious box of FRY's Prince of Wales chocolates.

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Ad about carpet cleaning ad that talks about reviving carpets using a patent process. Lace, muslin and damask curtains, chintzes, dimities, blankets, quilts, etc. are all examples of what can be cleaned.

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A newly -invented instrument for the extreme cases of deafness, called the sound modifier, organic vibrator and invisible voice conductor.

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This advertisement was in an issue right before Christmas time which is obvious since the ad says 'Th most popular Xmas gift.' Perhaps back then this really was a very popular gift as opposed to now. They do seem very elegant, customized and durable.…

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All color of silk suitable for Dinner, Evening, or Walking Dresses.

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Ladies can choose out of a choice selection of Sealskin Jackets, in all size, from....

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Messrs, JAY'S consista of a choice selection of most elegant and distingne BONNETS, HEAD-DRESSES for Dinner and Eventong Parties.....

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An ad that sells its products by giving the prices of their wares. The specialty of this company is smithing, making fine dinning ware.

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Advertisement for furniture of all descriptions for sale a a moderate cost (being made by machinery).

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The choicest quality mannfactured, greatly patronised by Parisian....
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