Advertisements from Natchez, Mississippi of a popular malaria cure 1935

This 1935 photograph by Ben captures a scene of everyday life in Natchez, Mississippi. The image depicts a wooden shack covered in advertisements for various patent medicines, particularly "666" which was a popular cure for colds and fevers. The use of advertising on the shack, along with the presence of a man walking past, suggests a sense of community and local commerce in this small Southern town. The photo provides a glimpse into the social and commercial landscape of the Mississippi Delta during this period.