Horror på norsk
Spooky adverts and other ghoulish delights
All images courtesy of Håvard Mossige
“THE TUNE OF THE DEVIL”
Hardanger fiddle strings
The world’s best. Strong.
Purity of tone guaranteed.
(Valdres, 1919)
A gray witch’s boat found.
Øverland, Nylund St. 12.
(1ste Mai, 1923)
Skeleton
wanted to buy. Classified ad. “ASAP 1717” in reply.
(Aftenposten, 1916)
Seamstress of heads
position available at A. Gullaksen.
(Bergens Tidende, 1924)
4 young people wanted for dinner.
Inquire at Zetlitz St. 1, 1st fl. to right
(Aftenposten, 1918)
Weight loss (electric chair)
— Whole body or targeted areas — pleasant, fast-acting
Sanigo’s electro-medical institute.
Raadhus St. 23, II, 3 m. from Anthnæum
(Aftenposten, 1924)
GET TO KNOW YOURSELF
The hygienic exhibit in Grünerhagen
Corner of Foss Rd. and Grüner St. Daily
From 1 p.m. – 11 p.m.
(Arbeiderbladet, 1933)
WINTER IS ALMOST HERE
Have some very cute and affordable
Mink hats for sale. Can also make fur
hats using the customer’s own skin.
Tel. 26 76 52
(Bergens Tidende, 1972)
This article originally appeared in the Oct. 22, 2021, issue of The Norwegian American. To subscribe, visit SUBSCRIBE or call us at (206) 784-4617.
