Health & Fitness
The Urban Archeologist: VD and that burning sensation
It's safer to play with matches...
Salacious title, isn't it? The fact of the matter is that VD was a real problem for enlisted men during WWII and during other global conflicts.
There was a need for a marketing campaign that would reach every man. There were many poster campaigns, films on the topic, " When Syphilis Comes Marching Home Again" ( I made that up) and, of course, matchbooks.
I found this sample in an old cigar box. Bear in mind, when looking for treasure at a sale, leave no cigar box unopened. They always seem to have something interesting inside.
Take a look at these less salacious, but equally fun matchbooks.