newhousebooks:

Manhood for 50¢. “Many of them were made manly, magnetic men from prematurely old physical wrecks” and “…to control the tobacco-habit, counteract the effects of nicotine, and prevent drain of their vital force.” Not really sure what they’re exactly talking about here, getting mixed messages. 1898 Montgomery Ward ad.

newhousebooks:

Manhood for 50¢. “Many of them were made manly, magnetic men from prematurely old physical wrecks” and “…to control the tobacco-habit, counteract the effects of nicotine, and prevent drain of their vital force.” Not really sure what they’re exactly talking about here, getting mixed messages. 1898 Montgomery Ward ad.

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