From the Archives

This week we take a look back at theAlbany Advertiser archives and some of the politically incorrect advertising from the early 1940s.

Perspiration is no laughing matter.

Aunt Polly has plenty of advice to share.

Soldiers had plenty to worry about in 1940, including body odour.

...as did women.

Good question. Why is Bill so different?

The elusive Bill.

It seems body odour was a serious issue.

You don’t see ads like this much these days.

Times have changed, it seems.