Judge — May 8, 1915 — page 24: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a **cigarette advertisement** rather than political satire. The page promotes "Pall Mall" cigarettes, marketed as "Famous Cigarettes" sold at "A Quarter Here" in London. The advertisement features: - Product packaging (shown lower left) - A large concentric circular design (lower right) displaying what appears to be a coat of arms or royal seal, likely emphasizing the brand's prestige and British heritage - Art deco styling typical of early-to-mid 20th century advertising The phrase "A Shilling in London" (top) likely refers to pricing in different markets, suggesting this ads targeted British consumers. The emphasis on the royal emblem was a common marketing tactic to convey quality and sophistication to consumers during this era.