Swiss Kriss was an herbal laxative endorsed by Louis Armstrong, and advertised as a weight-loss aid. Featured here is a sample packet of Swiss Kriss, a postcard featuring Armstrong, and a script for "Lose Weight The 'Satchmo' Way."
Press photograph of Louis Armstrong and the Equire All Stars featuring Armstrong, Jack Teagarden, Earl Hines, Cosy Cole, Arvell Shaw, and Barney Bigard