1935 Ad John Roy Reid Oklahoma Health Clinic Nujol - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING TM7

This is an original 1935 black and white print ad for Nujol, a product by Stanco Incorporated, located at 2 Park Avenue in New York City. This particular ad features John Roy Reid of 1441 West 48th Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Reid won the Oklahoma State Fair's Health Clinic and his mother attributed the win to the daily use of Nujol.

CONDITION

This 76+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is bleed through showing in this ad.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 2.5 x 10.25 inches; 6 x 26 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Nujol. Nujol is a remedy to relieve constipation by the Standard Oil Company. It was created by William Avery Rockefeller, he claimed this herbal remedy would cure all forms of cancer that were not already terminal. He promoted himself as "William Rockefeller, the Celebrated Cancer Specialist." This cure was very expensive, an average of two months net pay for the American and it was only a laxative mixed with petroleum. William Rockefeller spent a lifetime fleeing charges including, rape, swindling and horse stealing. He changed his name to Dr. William Levingston to evade capture. He was the start of the Rockefeller dynasty that is well known today.

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