Photoplay (May 1921)

OLD DOCTOR KNICKERBOCKER'S SURE CURE FOR THE BLUES — TESTIMONIAL No. 7,947,291 A long, bloniJe preparation, put up ma smart tweed container. By RALPH BARTON Colette comes in an extremely attractive new wrapper, immensely chic. DEAR Dr. Knickerl)ocker: During a recent visit to London I wassuddenly afflicted with dull, colorless afternoons and depressed sjiots in my evenings. Rushing into a chemist's shop I demanded the usual remedy, but the clerk told me only native goods could be had and recommended a soothing syrup generally called Vera. This is a long, blonde preparation put up in a smart tweed container and wrapped with wool at the neck. It has a strong, healthy appearance but must be taken very cold and I found its taint of sensible shoes and woolen stockings (yes, woolen s'tockings!) brought me no relief. I then took train for France to procure the world-famous Parisian c^re known sometimes as xToIette. This comes in an extremely aitracti\e wrapper which gi\-es the Neither too strong nor too weak, too hot nor too cold — altogether pleasant to take product an immense amount of chic. In fact, it is the vvra])per that sells the product, for as soon as one removes the cover and the cosmetic decorations about the head one finds it is lu^t so efficacious as is generally supi)oserl. All this, added to the fact that it nnist be kept at the boiling point, made the relief I derixed from it only temporary and I was soon shipped home. Once there I found the streets full of Old Doctor Knickerbocker's Sure Cure for the Blues which is neither too strong nor too weak, too hot nor too cold but altogether pleasant to take. I am glad to rejjort that I am no longer troubled with afternoons and my e\enings are functioning regularly. Home-remedies are best. Hereafter I shall take no others. Sincereh', (Signed) R. B. (Name and address on request.)