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An advertisement aimed at women for a product to treat varicose veins, ca. 1927

National Library of Medicine

Back of postcard has section for handwritten note.
  • Two White female nurses in white, hold a box with brown bills cascading out.

  • Back of postcard has section for handwritten note.

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    [Stamp] Republique Française 30c Pasteur Postes
    [Postmark] Paris 62 [Illegible]
    [Postmark] [Illegible] 10 5-6 1927 Leau
    Les variqueux immobilisent une grande partie de leur sang. C'est un poids mort qui ne circule pas; la "Proveinase Midy" le remet en circulation.
    (2 a 6 comprimés par jour)
    M. De Docteur Gillis Leau Belgique
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    5 Expéditeur: Midy, 4. Rue du Colonel-Mod. Paris (17e)

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    [Stamp] French Republic 30c Pasteur Post
    [Postmark] Paris 62 [Illegible]
    [Postmark] [Illegible] 10 5-6 1927 Leau
    Those with varicose disorders have a large part of their blood immobilized. That blood is dead weight which does not circulate; "Proveinase Midy" puts that blood back in circulation.
    (2-6 Tablets per day)
    Dr. Gillis. Leau Belgium.
    Printed
    5 Shipper: Midy, no. 4 Colonel Street-Mod. Paris (17th)

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