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This is an interesting piece of medical history. Some ailments were and are treated with ultrasonic vibrations applied to the skin. That is what this device is. A Medi-Sonar made by Dallons Laboratories. The flat part of the hand wand on the right is applied to the affected skin area. The device uses a piezo…
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Exercise bands were all the rage in the 60s, especially with women, as it was a lower impact workout. We now know (and probably did at the time) that they don’t do much actual exercising. The user does not burn enough calories to make an impact. The band just jiggles you around and you have…
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Most people remember watching TV. Some still remember when TV was black and white. Color TV started taking over in the 60s, but people still had them for longer. Like any electronics, TVs were much bigger, heavier, and more expensive back then. They were made to be the centerpiece of a living room. Here are…
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This is a Victrola. Made by Victor corporation since about 1906. Victor would later be bought out by RCA (Radio Corporation of America). RCA used the “His masters voice” logo of the dog with the Victrola for many decades after. A Victrola is like a record player (or vinyl player) except it is older and…
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In the early part of the 20th century, there wasn’t a great way to keep food cold. Food was usually made fresh. It spoiled very quickly if left out. Ice boxes were the primary way to keep food cold and extend it’s shelf life. Below is an icebox showing how a large chunk of ice…
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In the back of our little church section, we have an unassuming cabinet.
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This was a boxcar that was made as a float for the Labor Day Parade in 1943 to promote war bonds and to celebrate the local railroad heritage in Oelwein.
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The Shoe-fitting fluoroscope or simply foot X-Ray machine was invented 1919 by Jacob Lowe. They sold 10,000 units in the US alone. These machines were used from late 1920s through 1950s. Some used until 1970s. Around 1950 concerns about radiation exposure started popping up. By the 70s, most states had banned fluoroscopes. The approximate radiation…