The Vibra-Finger.
FOR YOUR GUMS!
I kind of want one. Is that weird?
The Rhythmeter, from Planned Parenthood, ca. 1944.
Nowadays, we have Cyclebeads.
I love this so much.
World War I VD Posters.
I am fascinated by the early century wartime campaigns against VD. Apparently it wasn’t just an American fixation either.
I had a little help on the French translation:
Soldier!
The Fatherland is counting on you, keep all your strength for him.
Resist the seductions of the streets, where an illness as dangerous as the war is waiting for you.
It leads its victims to degeneration and to a death without purpose or honour.
Today I learned that during the WWI era (and well before that!), Syphilis was treated with Mercury. No wonder they didn’t want soldiers to get VD.
Injections AND Rubbing. By Professional “Rubbers” no less.
Gorgeous cordwood cabin in progress. See more photos of the entire process on Heather’s blog.
(Source: goodbyeforeverfatty)