Vintage Ads: Tonics, Elixirs, and Gadgets for Health

Looking for a salve to soothe your soul or a tonic to tweak your physique? These advertisements that appeared in the late 1800s and early 1900s in the Post promised to fix everything from extra girth to self-worth.

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Brandreth’s Pills
March 31, 1860

 

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Botanic Medicine Co.
July 6, 1878

 

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Perry Davis’ Pain Killer
March 25, 1880

 

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The Wonderful Magneto-Galvanic Batteries
January 29, 1881

 

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Dyke’s Beard Elixer
June 17, 1882

 

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Dr. Dye’s Voltaic Belt
June 30, 1883

 

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The Hercules Club Co.
April 27, 1901

 

Sloan’s Liniment
September 29, 1904

 

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