1940s
Humphrey Bogart: Things I don’t like about myself (1942)
‘Casablanca’ actor Humphrey Bogart – known to millions as ‘Bogie’ – gave a behind-the-scenes look into his mind and his life in this story from 1942.
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1930s
Bad vintage Christmas ads: 20 retro holiday sales pitches that you’d never see today
There’s a reason that advertising has evolved over the decades – and these bad vintage Christmas ads from years ago show you exactly why!
1930s
Thanksgiving & peaceful feelings smoking Camel cigarettes for good digestion (1920s & 1930s)
Camel cigarettes at Thanksgiving? You enjoy food more — have a feeling of ease after eating when you smoke Camels between courses and after meals.
1900s
Public smoking by women banned (1908)
They say it is wrong for women to smoke in public places — that it is offensive to those who look on and detrimental to the character and dignity of the fair sex.
1800s
More women choosing to smoke cigarettes (1897)
There is no use in making any bones about it: Cigarette smoking is on the increase among the women of New York City.
1960s
Buy a Ronson butane table lighter this Christmas… (1966)
If you buy a Ronson butane table lighter this Christmas, you won’t have to refill it ’til New Year’s Eve. 1970. Of course, the date
1970s
Winston cigarettes’ Fancy Pants: Flared hip huggers (1972)
Hip-huggin’, flare-bottomed, all-season funwear for guys and gals. Wear ’em outdoors, wear ’em indoors, wear ’em just for kicks. Yours for only $2.95 a pair and the end flaps from two Winston packs. Order a pair today!
1950s
Celebrities pitch Camel cigarettes (1955)
Pleasure helps your disposition It’s a psychological fact How’s your disposition today? It’s natural to feel grumpy as a goat when little annoyances pile up.
1800s
Truth about tobacco (1897)
Truth about tobacco: What it really does to those who use it Discovery made by a famous scientist The attention of the medical fraternity has
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