Description
Black and white 5″ x 13 3/4″ ad that is for Bromo-Seltzer Pain Reliever. This ad is brought to you by John Ringling North of the Ringling Bros. – Barnum & Bailey Circus who says that “Headaches in the greatest show on earth? – Plenty!”. It says that “For headaches – Bromo-Seltzer! When his tense life, fatigue, travel, irregular meals bring on headaches, North takes Bromo-Seltzer. ‘It not only relieves my headaches promptly’ he says, ‘it relaxes nervous tension…settles upset stomache, too'”. It then has him saying that “I take Bromo-Seltzer. It does MORE for headache than any other remedy I’ve tried”. The ad then claims “Why Bromo-Seltzer does more for you than a simple pain reliever can…helps head, stomach, nerves. Headaches are symptoms of an upset in your system. If they are frequent – or long drawn out – you should see your doctor. However, most headaches are simple ones. They may be NERVOUS or DIGESTIVE. For those, Bromo-Seltzer does more than simple pain relievers. 1. Relieves Pain – eases the “ache” pleasantly, fast. 2. Steadies Nerves – leaves you feeling more alert. 3. Settles Upset Stomach – helps set you right. Why not try this famous remedy – relied on by millions for over 50 years. Follow directions on the label. Buy Bromo-Seltzer at any drugstore, soda fountain. Keep it handy at home, too”.
Source: May 20, 1940 Life magazine.
