Judge, 1919-08-16 · page 35 of 36
Judge — August 16, 1919 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **Camel cigarette advertisement** rather than political satire or editorial cartoon. The page features a large product advertisement from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (dated August 16, 1919) promoting Camel cigarettes at 18 cents per package. The visual shows a stylized camel logo above overflowing cigarette packs. The copy employs marketing claims typical of early 20th-century tobacco advertising: emphasis on "choice Turkish and Domestic tobaccos," claims of exceptional flavor and smoothness, and assertions that Camels leave "no unpleasant cigaretty aftertaste or odor." Notably, the ad challenges consumers to compare Camels with competitors "at any price" and explicitly states there are no premiums or coupons—unusual transparency for the era. This appears in **Judge magazine**, a satirical publication, but the content itself is straightforward advertising rather than satire or commentary on contemporary events.
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ugust 16, 1919 18 cents a package Camels are sold everywhere in sci- entifically sealed packages of 20 cigarettes; or ten packages (200 cigarettes) in a glassine-paper- covered carton. We strongly recom- mend this carton for the home or office supply or when you travel. ‘CIGARETTES ‘OU'LL prefer Camel Cigarettes expert blend of choice Turkish and choice Domestic tobaccos to either kind smoked straight. Your taste will prove that! Camels are so exceptional in flavor, in fragrance and in mellowness that you quickly realize their remarkable quality. It will be your constant delight to find Camels so full bodied though so mild and smooth. You may gratify your keenest desires to smoke liberally. Camels will not tire your taste! Your enjoyment increases as you get to know Camels better. They return such generous cigarette satisfaction. Camels certainly fit your taste exactly as if they had been made for it. Camels are unlike any cigarette you ever smoked. For instance, they leave no unpleasant cigaretty aftertaste or cigaretty odor. In fact Camels are in a class by themselves! That's why we ask you to compare Camels with any cigarette in the world at any price! You will not look for or expect premiums, coupons or gifts. You'll prefer Camel quality! R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, Winston-Salem, N. C. comicbooks.com