Very politically incorrect in this day and age, but cigarettes were issued by governments all around the world in the daily combat rations for soldiers up until the early 1960's.
"Walk a mile", 1944
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Showing posts with label 1944. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
First in the Service
Using war to sell your products has worked very well for tobacco products.
Very politically incorrect in this day and age, but cigarettes were issued by governments all around the world in the daily combat rations for soldiers up until the early 1960's.
"Walk a mile", 1944
-click to enlarge-
Very politically incorrect in this day and age, but cigarettes were issued by governments all around the world in the daily combat rations for soldiers up until the early 1960's.
"Walk a mile", 1944
-click to enlarge-
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Doctors can be wrong
A doctor's recommendation can be very useful in advertising. Even for a product like cigarettes, with no known beneficial effects.
"Less Irritating", 1946
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Every case of irritation is cleared up. Or improved.
The medical authorities know this brand is good. Trust them. Smoke more.
The medical authorities know this brand is good. Trust them. Smoke more.
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