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curious pop cultural artifacts from america's awkward earlier years

real plantation flavor

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 12, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, foodLeave a comment on real plantation flavor

hexylresorcinol

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drink it and sleep!

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you ought to be spanked

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 12, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, marriage, soap, stressLeave a comment on you ought to be spanked

fat and sassy

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 12, 2026May 12, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, food, health, motherhoodLeave a comment on fat and sassy

sweet, wholesome, agreeable

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hour of smiles

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 12, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, hygiene, teethLeave a comment on hour of smiles

a proficient horsewoman

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 12, 2026May 15, 2026Categories ads, magazines, peopleTags 1930s, cigarettes, womenLeave a comment on a proficient horsewoman

invigorates your intestines

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 12, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, health, questionable curesLeave a comment on invigorates your intestines

undress your face

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 11, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, beauty, soapLeave a comment on undress your face

special delight

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 11, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, foodLeave a comment on special delight

Women’s Suffrage – good or bad? Essay by H.L. Mencken

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 11, 2026May 11, 2026Categories magazines, politicsTags 1930s, civil rights, men, sexism, womenLeave a comment on Women’s Suffrage – good or bad? Essay by H.L. Mencken

Walt Disney Interview 1934

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 11, 2026Categories business, comics, lifestyle, magazines, peopleTags 1930s, future stars, moviesLeave a comment on Walt Disney Interview 1934

fashionable linen goods

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 11, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, fashion, menLeave a comment on fashionable linen goods

the ruddy cheek, the springy step

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 11, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, health, questionable curesLeave a comment on the ruddy cheek, the springy step

my wonderful success

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 11, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, health, questionable curesLeave a comment on my wonderful success

brimful of fun

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 11, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, jobs, moviesLeave a comment on brimful of fun

buy diamonds on credit

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 11, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, jewelryLeave a comment on buy diamonds on credit

tortuous and barbarous methods

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 11, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, quack medicineLeave a comment on tortuous and barbarous methods

daintiest and most tempting

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 11, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, cereal, foodLeave a comment on daintiest and most tempting

always easy

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 11, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, men, underwearLeave a comment on always easy

flavor town

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 1, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, gumLeave a comment on flavor town

cooling, soothing relief

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wonderful crinkly chips

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 30, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, soapLeave a comment on wonderful crinkly chips

the sparkle, the creamy head

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 30, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, beerLeave a comment on the sparkle, the creamy head

she would probably be single, and terribly alone

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, bad breath, hygiene, womenLeave a comment on she would probably be single, and terribly alone

lucy offended with b.o.

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, b.o., hygiene, soap, womenLeave a comment on lucy offended with b.o.

some other girl had won the man that helen loved

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, b.o., hygiene, womenLeave a comment on some other girl had won the man that helen loved

In Darkest Harlem

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 30, 2026Categories history, magazinesTags 1930s, new york city, racismLeave a comment on In Darkest Harlem

Lindbergh and the Jews

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 30, 2026Categories history, magazinesTags 1930s, future warning, hitler, racism, warLeave a comment on Lindbergh and the Jews

almost magical

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 22, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, questionable curesLeave a comment on almost magical

no diet, drugs or exercises!

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 22, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, beauty, hygiene, self esteem issues, weight gain, weight lossLeave a comment on no diet, drugs or exercises!

1920s kit homes

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, catalog, DIY, homesLeave a comment on 1920s kit homes

the lantern of diogenes

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, fashion, paris, womenLeave a comment on the lantern of diogenes

sweeping graceful lines

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greatest of all discoveries

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, catalog, radioLeave a comment on greatest of all discoveries

certain death by inches!

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, adventure, batteriesLeave a comment on certain death by inches!

startling rites, mysterious practices

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, photographs, risque, sex, travelLeave a comment on startling rites, mysterious practices

flashy

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, motorcyclesLeave a comment on flashy

give my energy a refreshing lift

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, cigarettesLeave a comment on give my energy a refreshing lift

unusual novelties

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, archaic objects, scam, toysLeave a comment on unusual novelties

help make my monotonous explorer’s diet digest more smoothly

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, cigarettesLeave a comment on help make my monotonous explorer’s diet digest more smoothly

a safeguard of feminine daintiness

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, hygiene, questionable cures, womenLeave a comment on a safeguard of feminine daintiness

special laxative

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, health, kids, medicine, questionable curesLeave a comment on special laxative

help win the war

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, hygiene, pinups, warLeave a comment on help win the war

your sensitive woman’s throat

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, cigarettesLeave a comment on your sensitive woman’s throat

1942 Annual Household Expenses

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories lifestyle, magazinesTags 1940s, family, moneyLeave a comment on 1942 Annual Household Expenses

the man with a trained head on his shoulders

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, racism, school, workLeave a comment on the man with a trained head on his shoulders

schoolgirl complexion

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, pinups, soapLeave a comment on schoolgirl complexion

it floats

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 14, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, hygiene, soapLeave a comment on it floats

kodak

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories adsTags 1890sLeave a comment on kodak

grand central station

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1880s, new york city, travelLeave a comment on grand central station

the greatest invention of the age

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1880s, foodLeave a comment on the greatest invention of the age

i will put a face on you

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1880s, beauty, questionable curesLeave a comment on i will put a face on you

origin of the term “yankee”

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories historyTags 1850s, historyLeave a comment on origin of the term “yankee”

the silent electric vehicle problem 150 years earlier

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories lifestyle, scienceTags 1870s, carriages, technologyLeave a comment on the silent electric vehicle problem 150 years earlier

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

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026Categories history, magazinesTags 1870s, future warningLeave a comment on 1876 – what will the world be like 100 years from now in 1976?

this is no humbug

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1870sLeave a comment on this is no humbug

a visit to postwar japan in late 1945

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories lifestyle, magazines, travelTags 1940s, japan, racism, travel, warLeave a comment on a visit to postwar japan in late 1945

give your bunk new interest

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, photographs, sexLeave a comment on give your bunk new interest

handsome? chum, you’re magnificent!

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, hair, menLeave a comment on handsome? chum, you’re magnificent!

show the world you dont care

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, candy, sexismLeave a comment on show the world you dont care

smoke ’em all the time

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, cigarettes, questionable curesLeave a comment on smoke ’em all the time

once you’re bald, that’s it, friends!

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1960s, hair, menLeave a comment on once you’re bald, that’s it, friends!

i need a laxative with a wallop

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, medicineLeave a comment on i need a laxative with a wallop

be the envy of the crowd

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 7, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1960s, actors, tvLeave a comment on be the envy of the crowd

perfectly harmless

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 31, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1890s, hair, quack medicineLeave a comment on perfectly harmless

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

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 29, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1860s, archaic objects, fashion, medical devices, questionable curesLeave a comment on beware of worthless imitations

new years eve in new york city 1860

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 29, 2026Categories historyTags 1860s, history, new york cityLeave a comment on new years eve in new york city 1860

public transportation in america in 1860

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 29, 2026March 29, 2026Categories history, travelTags 1860s, history, travelLeave a comment on public transportation in america in 1860

scrotal support is essential to all airmen

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 29, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, medical devices, underwearLeave a comment on scrotal support is essential to all airmen

no metal to harm you

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 29, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, medical devices, questionable curesLeave a comment on no metal to harm you

weightless and harmless

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 29, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, medical devicesLeave a comment on 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

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

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 13, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1960s, books, sexLeave a comment on clearly photographed for instruction purposes

just naughty enough to be nice

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 13, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1960s, bikini, risque, underwearLeave a comment on just naughty enough to be nice

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

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Categories magazines, peopleTags 1920s, actors, early yearsLeave a comment on W.C. Fields

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

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just the thing for fall wear

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loud enough for dancing

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 26, 2026Categories ads, magazinesTags 1900s, phonographsLeave a comment on loud enough for dancing

dainty witching dentrifice

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