Life — June 1, 1916 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Camel Cigarettes Advertisement This is a **cigarette advertisement**, not satire or political commentary. The page promotes Camel cigarettes by the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. The ad emphasizes that Camels are "free from bite, parch and any unpleasant cigarette after-taste" and claims they offer superior quality without requiring premiums or coupons. It highlights the blend of "Choice Turkish and choice Domestic tobaccos" as providing "smooth, novel flavor." There are no political cartoons or satirical figures on this page. The only imagery is a product display showing five Camel cigarette packs at the bottom, featuring the brand's iconic camel logo. This represents **straightforward early 20th-century advertising**, when cigarette marketing made direct health and quality claims that would later be restricted or banned.