How Laxatives Helped Women Be Better Workers

By Tracie Egan Morrissey | May 27, 2009 | 4:40pm

This 1943 ad for Sal Hepatica laxative warns that your symptoms of constipation could “slow everyone down” at your war job. Basically, the message here is “shit or get off the pot, lady.” (Click image to view full version.) [Vintage Ads]