Pulp Fiction, 1939 · page 3 of 116
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# Magazine Advertisement Page This is a full-page advertisement for VITEX Hair Conditioner, promoting a hair loss treatment product. The ad claims the conditioner can address 14 causes of baldness through a "Triple-Action" formula that stops scalp itch, dandruff, and promotes hair growth. The page includes testimonials from satisfied customers, scientific diagrams showing hair follicle cross-sections, pricing information ($1.00 for an 8-treatment size), and a money-back guarantee. A coupon for ordering direct from the VITEX Hair Institute in New York is provided at the bottom.
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* He Brine Them Back Alive! Hair hunters have grown in leaps and bounds! The reason is simple. There are 14 local causes of baldness, any one of which might be attacking your hair growing area. In order to.bring them back alive ... providing it isn’t too late, it is necessary to get at the cause of your trouble... remove the trouble and then nature can work without interference, VITEX’S Triple-Action Conditioner will help to stop scalp itch, excessive dandruff and help promote normal hair growth. VITEX’S CONDITION- ER for the Hair and Scalp is the result of over 30 years’ experience, study and application. Read What Users Say! A BARBER WRITES One of m customers bought a bottle to try on his hair. Already I have given him 3 treatments. We have no proof it will make hair grow but in 30 yrs. of barbering it is the first time I’m _ con- Vinced that your condi- tioner will stop hair from falling. 8. B. A., Fresno, Callf. FRIEND RECOMMENDS § My friend uses your con- ditioner for his hair and § it seems to help him, 8o § he told me that he thinks it will help. me also. I would deeply appreciate your opinion and I’m en- closing $3 for a large 16 oz. bottle. _ B. E. R., Westfield, Mass. DECIDED IMPROVEMENT Enclosed find cheek in IT is a Concentrate, consisting of carefully selected and entirely harmless ingredients, exactingly prepared and compounded to CREATE and maintain a healthy Sealp condition that will be conducive to the natural continued growth of Hair. It is the same product used with amazing success in our Fifth Avenue Salon .., it must be good! Save the Roots and Save Hair The highly magnified cross section (see top cut at left) shows that either clogged up follicles keep chok- ing it back or else poor circulation prevents hair from growing through with the necessary degree for hair health. When hair is strong and healthy a cross section reveals (see bottom cut) a clean, loose and well lubri- cated scalp. Use VITEX’S CONDITIONER. Use At Once to Help Treatment ee, Lg y Recondition Yeur Scalp Men and women who are anxious to ART oe si << amount of $3, for which send the 16 oz. size. In Mareh issue of *‘Click’’ I noticed various. pictures pertaining to VITEX’S Conditioner and decided I would try same, I sent 4for $1 size, and, much to my amazement, after us- ing it was quite satisfied. There is a decided im- provement in my hair and others have noticed it. Words can’t express my thanks for your wonderfa! discovery. 4 #., Chicago, Ml. FIRST BOTTLE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT I have received your trial bottle and am using it according to instructions. About ten days ago I started massaging my scalp morning and evening. t seems to me that my hair started looking’ much hbet- ter and the short thinning J shalr seemed to be grow- ing’ some. P. L., Vandalia, Ill. Money Back Guarantee We want you to be convinced that VITEX’S TRIPLE-ACTION HAIR AND SCAL2” Here’s our unconditional offer. Please mention Ace Ficrion Group when answering advertisements CORNICE OOOKS LEO) stop excessive hair loss and correct local scalp disorders, should order VITEX’S TRIPLE-ACTION CONDITIONER - at once. Click Magazine thought enough of the VITEX METHOD to give it a two page, pictorial write-up in their March 1989 issue. Prove to yourself that VITEX’S CONDITIONER can help you. A special 8 treatment size costs only $1.00. Not sold in stores. Only obtain- able direct from us. VITEX’S Conditioner Helps Pro- mote 3 Important Hair Benefits 1. Stimulates Growth Areas: After applying Conditioner you will note a pleasant tingling or ‘‘drawing’’ sensa- tion. Evidence of how effectively your scalp is being stimulated in the areas where blood must nourish the hair roots. 2, Helps dispel dandruff, stops itch- ing, Effective in dissolving accumulated Waste matter that stranglos the hair and causes irritation by clogging up the follicle ‘‘funnels.’’ Thus the Conditioner quickly helps create correct conditions for healthful and natural growth, 3. Purifies as it cleanses. After you have allowed the CONDITIONER to “work’’ as directed, it saponifies easily with water and rinses completely clear, leaving the scalp healthfully clean and the hair naturally brilliant. SIZE CONDITIONER is a product of merit ” a oo43 WO Want you to we it without VITEX HAIR INSTITUTE, Dept, 207 - 521 5th Ave., N.Y, 5 risking a single penny, You must be : satisfied = Set gs ge fa po - ae rite Der Prien a aa a8 as grr ; nae ae oer aac to the pe § TRIPLE-ACTION CONDITIONER postpaid in plain wrap- g and send it to us with $1 bill. Your g per. If not satisfied with results, I will return unused » VITEX Hair Institute Conditioner will g A hig Be ne ae ieee refund. ((] Send C.0.D., @ oot oy ee ase in “United © SPECIAL OFFER or economy, order tho 16 oz. size of & States only) $1.00 plus postage. f VITEX’S HAIR CONDITIONER (four times the quantity) & ' # and we will include a 1 oz, dollar jar of VITEX’S COR- § Send Coupon NOW! @ RECTIVE POMADR. You save $2 and the Pomade speeds g g Up results. Mark X hore (] if this offer is desired. Special g g Offer price $3.00. 6 FREE SCALP EXAMINATION Bese eeeeseeee te ®eeateeeeeaeeeeeeeeweeeeeteeeee *feree eo ee eee - if you live in New York or expect to visit the World's Fair, you Address «.-.......+.+. eed eve retinas peed in cece eg sess are invited to cal! at our Fifth Avenue Salon. Ono of our experts will - NOTE—Canadian and cous” a : gladiy give you a free scalp examination. a ders must be accompanied by cash. eee oe fe be ee ee Ge -e 7 a¢ *