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Advert for Phosferine tonic medicine 1915
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Advert for Phosferine tonic medicine 1915
The devastating effects of the constant bombing of shell fire, over the men in the trenches in World War One, even when no actual injury is not seen, resulted in many soldiers and officers having nervous debility, loss of memory, dimness of vision, loss of sense of taste and smell and other physical upsets. A remedy for Phosferine is the most perfect tonic which can be employed, and is an eloquent tribute to its power of preventing that deadening of the senses experienced by men in the area of shell fire.
1915
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Amidst the harrowing realities of the First World War battlefield, the relentless barrage of shell fire took a toll on soldiers and officers beyond the visible injuries. The psychological and physiological effects of constant exposure to explosions were profound, leading to nervous debility, memory loss, dimness of vision, loss of sense of taste and smell, and other debilitating symptoms. In the face of such devastating consequences, Phosferine, a tonic medicine, emerged as a beacon of hope. Phosferine, a potent remedy, was hailed as the most effective tonic for preventing the deadening of the senses experienced by men in the vicinity of shell fire. This eloquent tribute to its power was captured in an advertisement from 1915, published by the Illustrated London News Ltd. The image depicts a soldier, his face etched with the weariness of war, clutching a bottle of Phosferine tonic and a box of Phosferine tablets. The caption beneath the photograph reads, "Phosferine: The Perfect Tonic for Nervous Debility." Phosferine, available in both liquid and tablet form, was a vital component of the soldiers' medical supplies during the war. Its ability to fortify the nerves and restore vitality made it an indispensable asset for those on the front lines. The advertisement, a testament to the faith placed in this remedy, underscores the profound impact of Phosferine on the morale and wellbeing of the soldiers during the trying times of the First World War.
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