1914 saw the start of World War 1. Britain declared war on Germany on August 4th. But I wondered what was being advertised in the newspapers and magazines at that time. Here are a few 1914 adverts - the first was an obvious one: Join the army, but the rest were a mixed bag. I guess no one back then had any idea as to how the war would change the world.
"Though there's a possible war we still have our luxuries like custard to comfort us ...
... even if we might have to use margarine rather than butter ...
... and paste isn't so bad on sandwiches.
The good old French will no doubt help out and we'll drink Eiffel Tower lemonade to show our appreciation.
And a cup of tea always puts the world right, doesn't it?
If we need a pill we can rely on Beecham's.
The children will still be able to shine their shoes and there will be ...
... pretty blouses for the ladies ...
... even silk ones.
The men? Well they can have some comfy pyjamas for any chilly nights and ...
... we'll all be able to keep our hair shiny ...
... and light our cigarettes. So it won't be so bad ...
... it's not like millions of people will be killed or anything."
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Do you think the picture in the Eiffel Tower lemonade advert looks like Mick Jagger!?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure 'practical' was the way to describe those summer shirts and blouses. Imagine ironing those on a hot summers day!
ReplyDeleteThese ads are fascinating!
ReplyDeletedidn't know margarine had been invented back then! Did you see the potted meat/fish paste had a very modern "no preservatives or artificial colouring guarantee"! our ancestors were much further advanced than we ever gave them credit for!!
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