Hamlin’s Wizard Oil
Although there has been a resurgence of misinformation relating to essential oils being used instead of approved medications, this is certainly nothing new. As we can see in this ad for Hamlin’s Wizard Oil, it was purported to cure rheumatism as well as a litany of other ailments. We doubt that this Wizard Oil did anything except make the company rich.
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
This gross ad is promoting domestic violence, and is frankly pretty shocking to see today. Chase & Sanborn Coffee thought it would be a good idea to show a man spanking his wife for “not store-testing for fresher coffee,” and getting stale coffee instead.