Life, 1919-11-20 · page 2 of 46
Life — November 20, 1919 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **not a cartoon or satirical content**—it's a cigarette advertisement for Camel brand cigarettes by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. The ad promotes Camels as superior quality smokes, emphasizing their Turkish and Domestic tobacco blend. Key claims include smoothness, mild flavor, and that they "never tire your taste." The visual shows a pack of Camels alongside individual cigarettes. Modern readers should note this represents an era when tobacco advertising was legal in mainstream magazines and made health claims (or implied them) without regulatory restrictions. The ad's language—"prove a cigarette revelation"—reflects 1920s marketing style. There is no satire present; this is straightforward product promotion from Life magazine's commercial pages.
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Published Weebly by Lile Publishing Company 17 West 3ist Steet, New Yorks No ¥. Annual Sutacription, Five Vol 14, No. 1934. Now, Camels sold everywhere in scientifically sealed pack- ages of 20 cigarettes; or ten packages (200 cigarettes) ina flassine-paper-covered carton. We strongly recommend this carton for the home or office supply or when you travel. BR. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO. Winston-Salem, N.C. Entered as Second Class Matter June 8. 125). at he Pow. N. Y., wader the ‘arch 3 Tee Patered as Second Clits Matter at th soe Oe «; Copyright ia Engla IAMELS prove a cigarette revelation to the most critical smokers. Never have such smoothness, such mild mellow body and such refreshing flavor been put into a ciga- rette! Every puff seems to supply greater delight! Your fondness for Camels continually increases; they never tire your taste! That’s because Camels have the quality and because they are an expert blend of choice Turkish and choice Domestic tobaccos. Camels blend is so unusual, so appealing to your best cigarette desires you'll prefer it to either kind of tobacco smoked straight! Compare Camels with any cigarette in the world—quality, enjoyment, price—to realize that Camels are made to meet your taste. And, you'll appreciate Camels freedom from any unpleasant cigaretty aftertaste or unpleasant cigaretty odor! Once you know Camels you'll certainly prefer their quality to coupons, gifts or premiums, comicbooks.coma]