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Advert for Wulfings Formamint tablets 1913
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Advert for Wulfings Formamint tablets 1913
Why you catch sore throats and how to cure and prevent it. Germs from a public telephone in constant use, and railway carriages are favourite breeding grounds. An experiment on two glass plates were covered with a substance on which germs thrive, one plate being also treated with Formamint. The plate without Formamint showed an abundant growth of disease germs. You can prevent sore throats by sucking Formamint tablets. This has been proved beyond doubt - not alone by scientific tests. Date: 1913
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Catch Comparing Comparison Diphtheria Diseases Experiment Experimental Experiments Fever Germ Germs Grounds Illness Infectious Influenza Letter Places Preventive Scarlet Scientific Sore Tablet Tablets Test Tests Throat Throats
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This intriguing advertisement from 1913 showcases the effectiveness of Wulfings Formamint tablets in preventing and curing sore throats. The image presents a comparison between two glass plates, one with a substance that encourages the growth of disease-causing germs, and the other treated with Formamint. The untreated plate is teeming with germs, while the one with Formamint shows a noticeable absence of growth. The text explains that sore throats are commonly caught in public places such as telephones and railway carriages, which serve as breeding grounds for germs. The advertisement asserts that Formamint's curative properties have been scientifically proven, citing experiments and tests as evidence. At a time when influenza, diphtheria, scarlet fever, and other infectious diseases were prevalent, Formamint offered a preventive measure against these illnesses. This historical advertisement provides a fascinating glimpse into the medical practices and concerns of the early 20th century.
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