January 10, 2006

No skinny man has an ounce of SEX APPEAL (Mar, 1939)

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Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Mar, 1939
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“No skinny man has an ounce of SEX APPEAL”

“But science have proved that thousands don’t have to be SKINNY”

THOUSANDS OF THIN, TIRED, NERVOUS PEOPLE GAIN 10 TO 25 LBS… NEW STRENGTH QUICK
-with Ironized Yeast Tablets

Thousands of skinny, rundown people who never could gain before have quickly put on pounds of solid, naturally attractive flesh, with these remarkable scientifically tested little Ironized Yeast tablets. What’s more, instead of that terrible tired feeling and jittery nerves, they now have wonderful new strength and energy, eat well, sleep soundly and with improved looks and new pep have won new friends and popularity.

WHY THEY BUILD UP QUICK

You see, scientists have discovered that many people are underweight and rundown, often tired and nervous, simply because they don’t get enough Vitamin B and iron from their daily food. Without these vital elements you may lack appetite and not get the real body-building good out of what you eat.

Now you get these exact missing elements in these amazing little Ironized Yeast tablets. The improvement they bring in a short time to those who need Vitamin B and iron is often astonishing. Thousands report gains of 10 to 25 lbs., wonderful new pep - a new natural attractiveness that wins friends everywhere.

TRY THEM WITHOUT RISKING A CENT

Get Ironized Yeast tablets from your druggist today. If with the first package you don’t eat better and FEEL better, with much more strength and pep- if you’re not convinced that Ironized Yeast will give you the normally attractive flesh, new energy and life you have not longed for, the price of the first package promptly refunded.

Only be sure you get the genuine Ironized Yeast, and not one of the cheap, inferior substitutes often offered which do not give the same results. Look for the letters “IY” stamped on each tablet. You don’t want inferior substitutes.

January 6, 2006

Scariest Recruitment Ad Ever (Jun, 1968)

Filed under: Advertisements, Scary, War — @ 2:28 pm
Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Jun, 1968
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Basically they are saying: “Choose the Army before the Army chooses you.”

This reminds me of mafia thugs demanding protection money and saying: “We can do this the easy way, or we can do this the hard way.”


He just lost his chance to make a choice.

His induction notice caught him with his decisions down. He waited too long to choose Army.

If he had acted sooner, he would have had his pick of more than 300 jobs. And his choice would have been guaranteed in writing before he joined up.

So don’t wait. Choose your specialty and get the best training in the world. In an outfit you can be proud of. There’s no better way to become highly skilled. No better way to fulfill your military obligation.

Your future, your decision … choose ARMY.

Columbia House 8-Track (Oct, 1968)

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Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Oct, 1968
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Yes, the Columbia House Music Club existed even in the days of 8-tracks.

As your introduction, choose
ANY 3 8-TRACK CARTRIDGES
FOR ONLY $5.95
if you join now, and agree to purchase as few as four additional cartridges during the coming year, from hundreds to be offered

Raise Rabbits (Mar, 1937)

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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Mar, 1937
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It’s Friday animals for profit blogging time:

RAISE RABBITS FOR US
We Pay You Up To $5.00 Each.

Also Put You in Touch with MARKETS EVERYWHERE. Large illustrated book and catalog, also copy of the AMERICAN RABBIT FARMER and monthly market bulletin showing names of buyers in various parts of America who continuously buy all rabbits offered them. All for 10 cents.
OUT DOOR ENTERPRISE CO., 113 Main St., New City, N.Y.

January 3, 2006

THE LOOK YOU WANT - WHEN YOU WANT IT! (Nov, 1968)

Filed under: Advertisements, Just Weird, Personal Appearance — @ 11:42 am
Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Nov, 1968
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My favorite part is the line “The combinations are limitless!”, actually there are only seven combinations, unless you count each side burn individually.

THE LOOK YOU WANT - WHEN YOU WANT IT!

You will be Amazed at the Exciting Change in your Personal Appearance!

The Natural Look of these sideburns, mustache, and van dyke actually allows you to select the way you want to look. Older, Younger, Distinguished, Cool, Suave - you name it! Wear each one independently or combine them for the effect you desire - sideburns and beard, sideburns alone, van dyke alone, van dyke and mustache. The combinations are limitless!

All items are made of simulated natural hair to exacting professional standards. Firmly self-adhering. Can be worn with self confidence anywhere, anytime. They are so life-like you will have to remind your self they can be removed. FREE with each order, a complete guide that tells how to naturally wear your sideburns, mustache and van dyke.

December 28, 2005

Lonely Repair Man (May, 1968)

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Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: May, 1968
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TOM McCAHILL SAYS:
“The appliance repair field is so uncrowded, it’s almost lonely!”

December 21, 2005

MEN - KILL for MONEY (Mar, 1937)

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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Mar, 1937
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MEN - KILL for MONEY

Make up to $75 weekly as a Professional Exterminator. Your own business. Work everywhere. Our easy, Tested Method QUICKLY starts you. Exterminate roaches, bedbugs, rats, mice, ands, etc. FREE details. EXTERMINATING INDUSTRIES, 2650-G Carmen, Chicago.

December 19, 2005

Crisp Bacon in 90 Seconds (May, 1968)

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Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: May, 1968
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Crisp Bacon in 90 Seconds
with INTERNATIONAL’S MICROWAVE OVEN

People on the go will welcome an oven that makes cooking chores a pleasure. Imagine a “piping hot” TV dinner (frozen) in 3 and 1/2 minutes* instead of 20 to 50 minutes. Bake a potato in 5 minutes* instead of 60 minutes. Fry crisp bacon in 90 seconds on a paper plate. Great for those left overs. Countertop designed. Works on 115 vac house circuit. Write for folder. $545.00

CRYSTAL MFG. CO., INC
10 NO. LEE - OKLA CITY, OKLA 73102

Grip Snip (Aug, 1953)

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Source: Popular Mechanics ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Aug, 1953
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Man, that woman gets really excited about pliers!

Did we HAVE to hire a boy with skin like that? (Jan, 1936)

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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Jan, 1936
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Don’t let adolescent pimples keep you from getting ahead!

Important glands develop during the adolescent years - 13 to 25. This causes disturbances throughout the body. Waste poisons in the blood irritate the skin, causing pimples.

Fleishmann’s Yeast clears up these adolescent pimples…by clearing the poisonous skin irritants out of your blood.

Ead Fleishmann’s Yeast 3 times a day, before meals, untill skin clears.

December 16, 2005

IN RETURN FOR CHARACTER .. A CAREER (Jan, 1956)

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Issue: Jan, 1956
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IN RETURN FOR CHARACTER
… A CAREER

Because the finest single attribute anyone can offer is character, this, basically is what IBM asks of it’s people, whatever their special aptitudes or abilities. IBM offers them in return - not just a job - but a career. IBM electronif field technicians, for instance, receive more than training and early responsibility; they have the opportunity to work with the world’s largest computer, user all the latest testing equipment, employ the finest computer testing techniques yet devised. Above all, they ahve the satisfaction of joining the electronics industry’s most advanced program, destined for long-range national importance. You could ask for no finer future.
If you are between 19 and 32 and have at least a 2-year technicial school background, with emphasis on electronics, you can do important work on COMPUTER INPUT-OUTPUT functions. Write: Nelson O. Heyer, Room 3701, IBM, Neighborhood Rd., Kingston, N.Y.

December 9, 2005

Raise Giant Frogs (Jan, 1936)

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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Jan, 1936
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Friday Animals for Profit blogging, teaching you how to turn frogs into cold, hard cash!

Update: Bryans Basement also has a similar ad, I see we share a love of animals for profit blogging.

Raise Giant Frogs

A New, Uncrowded Industry

Good Profits - No Competition
Each pair of “Nufond Giant” breeders lay 10,000 eggs every year. With modern methods, up to 90% turn into frogs.
Giant frogs sell up to $5.00 per dozen everywhere. Think of the profit possibilities! Competition is unknown because the wild supply is practically exhausted.

Backyard Pond Starts You

A small backyard pond 20×25 feed with a little bank space is all you need to start. The pond is very shallow; little water is needed. Expand with the offspring.
Any kind of drinking water is suitable. Running water is not required. Flowers, lilies and plants make the pond very attractive.

Any Climate Suitable

“Nufond Giants” are a hardy breed of “North American” bull-frogs. You can raise them in the North or South, even in Canada.

Costs Little to Start

A frog pond is easy to make. There is nothing to buy except fence! You even raise the food right in the pond with the frogs! What other livestock offers you such advantages?

WORLDS LARGEST FROG MARKET
As originators of canned frog legs, we have developed the largest market for frogs in the world. Our products are on sale in principal cities throughout the country.

Write for our big, illustrated frog book. It explains our money-making proposition in detail.

AMERICAN FROG CANNING COMPANY
Dept. 119-A New Orleans, Louisiana

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