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[crowdog66]

An advertisement for a children's laxative from the 1941. Be afraid.

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[elaryn.livejournal.com]

Because, don't you know, back in the 40's, everyone "went" at the same time of day, like clockwork. Anything else was "Pinko."

Seriously, if you want to see more stuff along these lines, check out "Mommy Knows Worst," by James Lileks.

[lacontessamala.livejournal.com]

Ahahahaha, I have that book, and it is AWESOME. And terrifying, at the same time. The antique baby potties alone were worth the price of admission. I swear, people used to have such insane hang-ups about kids' poop.

[elaryn.livejournal.com]

All of Lileks's stuff is a panic. I also have "The Gallery of Regrettable Food," and I bust up every time I read it, and I don't recommend eating or drinking whilst perusing his website.