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1960: Our Pharmacists Are Super-Mod

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Kari Lucin

Okay, this ad for Ahlf Drug Store doesn’t actually say their pharmacists are super mod, just that they’re guardians of your health. Which is perfectly true. It’s just that the little atom-star design on the left is cool.

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1960: Fat Overweight

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Kari Lucin

Lose ugly fat in seven days or your money back, said this ad for Odrinex from Ahlf’s Drug Store in 1960.

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1960: Pangburn’s Western Style Chocolates

Posted on February 16, 2010 by ming01

Hearts beat faster with Pangburn’s chocolate, stated this 1960 ad from Herbert’s. Pangburn’s, which is a very strange name for a candy company, is still around, although it looks as if it’s been schlorped up into the Russell Stover-Whitman’s conglomerate.

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1934: Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 25, 2009 by ming01

This 1934 Herbert Drug ad for Christmas Gifts would be just as good if it were run today, though I suspect cigarette cases would be further down the list. That’s the only post I will make tonight. I hope all … Continue reading →

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1934: Choice Is Large, But Choosing Easy?

Posted on December 7, 2009 by ming01

This 1934 advertisement for Ahlf’s Drug Store was simple and pretty, but I’m not sure I agree with it: "Select your gift novelties where the choice is large and choosing is easy." I usually have an easier time choosing if … Continue reading →

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1944: Ahlf’s Drug Store Sells Corn Remover

Posted on July 13, 2009 by ming01

I find very little about the Nyal Corn Remover advertised here and sold by Ahlf’s Drug Store in Worthington. The Nyal Company seems to have been out of Detroit, though. As far as "The Pause that Refreshes" goes, all I … Continue reading →

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