Image contains the text “The famous Dr. Oh’s Octopodiform Deterrent. ‘The Gentlewoman’s Friend.’ Do you find yourself frequently accosted by bothria, Old Ones, Kthulhuoids, & other octopodiform beasts? You will not find a more effective and & instantaneous repellent at any chemist. Dr. Oh’s Octopodiform Deterrent has been proven Chemically Pure & entirely harmless to even the most delicate feminite physique. ‘No Daemon remains unswayed.’ Priced at just 23¢ per 4 oz. glass atomizer or 89¢ per qt. tin. Pamphlet with testimonials available upon request.”

Image contains the text “The celebrated Professor Li’s Octobrachian Attractant. The best known inticement of the octobrachian, decabrachian, and nautilidan megafauna. Ladies young and old have no surer tonic. Never before has this fine preparation been offered direct to the public, but for many years has been in use by medical professionals of the nation’s preeminent women’s colleges. This therapy is guaranteed to clear the complexion, purify and stimulate the blood, and eliminate all symptoms of hysteria and other nervous excitement. No depression of the spirit or weakness of will can stand before the invigorating results of Professor Li’s Octobrachinan Attractant. Effective within 72 hours. 50 doses for 50¢. 100 doses for 75¢. A special 3 day, 3 dose sample may be had for only the price of shipping.”

These paired images are called Li’s Octobrachian Attractant and Dr Oh’s Octopodiform Deterrent. They are the work of artist Julia Lichty, who is known as Ghostfire on DeviantArt, and whose website is at the ghostfire.net URL watermarked on the images, lower right. Art prints of these faux-vintage faux-advertisements are available via Etsy. Related artworks include Dr. Oh’s Miracle Cures and the prelimary sketches for same.
Image provenance by Bacchus at Erosblog.