Life, 1919-06-05 · page 46 of 46
Life — June 5, 1919 — page 46: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a commercial advertisement, not satire or political commentary. It promotes Camel cigarettes manufactured by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (Winston-Salem, N.C.), priced at 18 cents per package. The ad emphasizes the cigarette's blend of Turkish and Domestic tobaccos, claiming they won't tire the smoker's taste or leave unpleasant odor. The camel imagery—a silhouette of a camel with palm trees—was Camel's trademark branding. Notable to modern readers: the advertisement makes health and safety claims that would be illegal today ("no unpleasant cigarette odor," encouraging heavy smoking). The casual, encouraging tone about consumption reflects the pre-1960s era when tobacco's serious health risks weren't publicly acknowledged in advertising. The price and packaging style date this as mid-20th century.
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EN smoke Camels—and repeat day-in-day-out —because the expertly blended Choice Turkish and Choice Domestic tobaccos are so refreshingly delightful! And, the longer you smoke Camels the more they appeal—they’re so satisfying; so mellow- mild, yet so full-bodied. All you ever desired in a cigarette you'll find in every Camel you smoke. And, what's more you can just let the bars down and cut-loose liberally on Camels without a comeback! And, another thing about Camels—they will not tire your taste, no matter how many you smoke. Comets are soldevery- That lets you go pretty free and far along the good- in sci fic e. : : ’, . inieoetiOcwartten sr time-route! Besides, there’s no unpleasant cigaretty 10 a (200 cigarettes) : ina flassine-paperreovered after-taste or unpleasant cigaretty odor about Camels. carton. We strongly recom: mend this carton for the home or office supply er For your own tip-top enjoyment smoke some when you travel. vee Camels, then compare them from every angle 18 cents with any cigarette in the world at any price! a package R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY Winston-Salem, N. C. TURNISH & DOMESTIC wee Ne D GARETT comicbooks.com