Do you remember when I found these 2 Chicago Street Guides last weekend at an estate sale? I was just fascinated by the smaller one. It was put out by a Chicago Doctor - John L. Riley, M.D. - who was advertising his many available services at the time. I wanted to share some of the pages with you because I thought it was so interesting. Now remember this book was published in 1944 - OMG, that's over 70 years ago. How cool is that??
I think you'll have to click on the photos to enlarge them so you can read them a little better.
There's even a handy dandy calendar on the back page...
The latest Chicago Street Guide - pick one up today. Wasn't that a hoot?
I have to say I did enjoy reading about all of the ailments and the Dr's descriptions...Cute I love reading how things used to be.
ReplyDeleteFunny the things they advertised about back then, isn't it?
DeleteNice 'blast from the past'
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy reading things like that from long ago.
DeleteLooks more like a "Chicago medical guide!" :) How fun to read!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to read - especially since it was from my hometown.
DeleteLoved reading this! The emphasis on the x-ray exam is interesting - in the "olden" days, a doc was considered high-tech if he offered x-ray exams.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I bet x-rays were pretty new then, huh?
DeleteThese are a hoot, Kim! The one about sex hormome therapy and breast 'engorgement' cracked me up!
ReplyDeleteI know, right? Funny to think that stuff was considered "advanced" at the time.
DeleteWhen trouble comes you will need it badly! Love these tiny treasures, Kim.
ReplyDeleteIt's always such fun for me to find things like this. What a glimpse into the past.
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