Subtle Ad from 1919 Explains What Laxatives Do



Frakkin' laxatives, how do they work? It turns out, as this old French-language ad explains, they summon elves. It's magic. You can't explain that.

via Copyranter

Loved this!
Language geek me had to type it into Google translate, which unfortunately doesn't understand elves. Quelle domage!

Physiological laxative, the only functional reeducation by the intestine.
The sponge and cleans,
Avoid appendicitis and enteritis
Cure hemorrhoids
Prevent excessive overweight
Regularize the harmony of shapes

Constipation
Enteritis
Dizziness
Hemorrhoids
Dyspepsia
Migraines

The medical opinion:

I certify that the JUBOL has real value and great power in intestinal diseases and mainly in the constipation and gastro-enteritis I ordered. What I affirm the truth of the faith of my degree.
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