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Torbena Jar (1930s - 1940s) |
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This is the "Family Size" version of the Torbena jar
produced by Torbena Products Co., Inc. of Allentown, Pa.
As indicated in the diagram below right, Torbenite ore was supposed to be located in the bottom of the jar. Since the ore is missing in this example, the jar is no more radioactive than ordinary pottery. Size: ca. 12" high, 8 1/2" in diameter |
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The jar to the left is is a slightly older version of the Torbena jar
than that shown above. As you can tell, it has seen better days.
It was smashed during transit to Donated by Joel Lubenau |
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Quoting the brochure used by a distributor in Reading, Pa: Torbena Radio-Active Water TORBENA is water rendered naturally Radio-Active by the simple process of immersing the Ore of Radium, TORBERNITE, in ordinary drinking or bottled water, for which purpose the TORBENA OUTFIT has been devised. Torbena TORBENA, Radio-active Water, is created by you merely
filling the TORBENA OUTFIT with ordinary drinking water. TORBENA
stimulates and promotes the growth of healthy cells in the body. It
eliminates TOXIC CONDITIONS. It
normalizes, vitalizes and rejuvenates the system and thus tends to bring
about a condition we all heartily desire
- GOOD HEALTH. Torbena is now used by many physicians and hospitals. It has proven a most valuable adjunct in the treatment of high blood pressure, low blood pressure, diabetes, rheumatism, aenemia, and asthma. It is also proving very beneficial to those who suffer from kidney, liver and bladder troubles and constipation. To the healthy person, THE DRINKING OF TORBENA is most valuable. Torbena, taken six to eight glassfuls a day, will keep you fit and in condition to meet your business and social problems with vim, vigour and snap. THE TORBENA OUTFIT IS A PERPETUAL HEALTH SPRING IN YOUR HOME. DRINK ALL YOU CAN DAILY. |
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Radioactive Quack Cures Museum Directory Last updated: 07/25/07
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