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Old UK Print Ads @oldukprintads.bsky.social · Apr 15
A quick intro to pre-decimal currency:

farthing = 0.25d == 0.1p
halfpenny = 0.5d == 0.21p
1d = penny == 0.42p
3d = thruppence == 1.25p
6d = sixpence == 2.5p
12d = 1s (one shilling) == 5p
one florin = 2s == 10p
one crown = 5s == 25p
20s = £1 (one pound) == £1
1gn (one guinea) = 21s = £1 1s == £1.05
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Oct 1939: New Persil ad from Persil

«PERSIL NOW EVEN BETTER»
An advertisement for a new washing powder promises whiter whites, brighter colors, and softer woolens. It showcases satisfied users and boasts about the product's oxygen action, silk safety, and lasting daintiness. It highlights three extra advantages: no mixing, extra lather, and prevention of scum. The advert compares the new powder to the old, but at the same price. PERSIL NOW EVEN BETTER RADIO TIMES, ISSUE DATED OCTOBER 20 AFTER 2 YEARS CAREFUL PREPARATION NEW PERSIL IS READY. NEW PERSIL WILL CARRY ON! FOR NOW, MORE THAN EVER, YOU NEED ITS EXTRA HELP. "Whites washed even Whiter, Colours come Brighter, Woollies Softer, in Easiest Wash we ever had!" - SAY 14,000 WOMEN AFTER TESTING BEFORE this new Persil came on the market 14,000 women secretly proved in advance every claim made for it. They tested it for months- without prejudice, too, for it was issued in a plain nameless packet. Their verdict will be your verdict. Persil has always given beautiful results. But this new Persil proves that the wonderful Persil oxygen action can give even better results. The famous Persil Whiteness is now whiter still, putting all other whiteness in the shade. What is more, your precious silks are even safer now, their daintiness more lasting. And the fluffy softness of the woollens, the brightness of the colours, will make you prouder than ever of your wash. ONE WOMAN TELLS ANOTHER! The news soon travels. One woman tells another, and before long you'll hardly find a home where the new, even better Persil isn't being used. AND THESE 3 BIG EXTRA ADVANTAGES NO MIXING easier wash You just shake new Persil on to the water, swish with your hand, watch the lather foam up-and there, so quickly, so easily, you're all ready. EXTRA LATHER for fine wash A deep foamy lather which gets right in and in-just a few gentle squeezes and all dirt vanishes from your silks and woollens. PREVENTS SCUM easier rinsing Even in the hardest water, with new Persil, you get no trouble with scum. That...
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From Germany, Oct 1984: Delicatess Mayonnaise ad from Thomy (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

«Freshly garnished from the tube. With Delicatess Mayonnaise.»

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An image of a stuffed tomato salad, using mayonnaise, topped with herbs. The recipe includes four large beef tomatoes, 200g of cooked ham, a bunch of spring onions, and watercress. «Freshly garnished from the tube. With Delicatess Mayonnaise. Colorful tomato, finely garnished. For 4 people: 4 large beef tomatoes, 200 g cooked ham, 1 bunch of spring onions, watercress. Cut the tomatoes, hollow them out and mix the pulp with Thomy Zwiebli, Thomy Delikatess Mayonnaise, white pepper and diced ham. Fill the tomatoes, put the lid back on and garnish with spring onions and watercress. You can see immediately how good it tastes. Light and airtight. Fresh in taste. Practical to use. That's why Thomy Delikatess Mayonnaise from the tube. With more egg yolk than you actually need for good mayonnaise. Easily prepared without preservatives. True to the motto of our Swiss headquarters: always better than necessary. Because Thomy refines.»
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Oct 1972: Indesit Europa Bio Washing Machine ad from Woolworth

(+Elizabethan T.V.; Welsh Dresser Unit; Winfield Electric Sewing Machine; Audition Stereo Record Player; Hollow Body Electric Guitar; 16 Watt Guitar Amplifier; 200 Imperial Typewriter, and more)
This is a vintage advertisement offering a variety of household and entertainment items for sale on an 'Easy-Pay Plan'. The featured products range from furniture and appliances to musical instruments and electronics. The ad includes cash prices, savings, and information on flexible payment options. It also lists various branch locations. EASY-PAY PLAN MEANS YOU CAN AFFORD THESE LUXURIES-NOW! WELSH DRESSER UNIT Top and base complete OUR CASH PRICE £35.78 or by 'Easy-Pay Plan' 200 IMPERIAL TYPEWRITER Rec. Price £28,50 OUR CASH PRICE £17.65 SAVE £10.85 or by 'Easy-Pay Plan' 16 WATT GUITAR AMPLIFIER OUR CASH PRICE £22.99 or by 'Easy-Pay Plan' HOLLOW BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR OUR CASH PRICE £23.49 or by 'Easy-Pay Plan' INDESIT EUROPA BIO WASHING MACHINE Makers' Full Guarantee Rec. Price £81.25 OUR CASH PRICE £63.59 SAVE £17.66 or by 'Easy-Pay Plan' SPECIAL PRICE WHILE STOCKS LAST ROSEDALE ELECTRIC ORGAN OUR CASH PRICE £14.99 or by 'Easy-Pay Plan' AUDITION STEREO RECORD PLAYER ELIZABETHAN T.V. Rec. Price £72.13 OUR CASH PRICE £53.99 OUR CASH PRICE £27.99 SAVE £18.14 or by 'Easy-Pay Plan' or by 'Easy-Pay Plan' HOME-PAC assemble-it-yourself furniture SEATTLE CABINET OUR CASH PRICE £27.99 or by 'Easy-Pay Plan' WINFIELD ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE OUR CASH PRICE £34.49 or by 'Easy-Pay Plan' YOUR NEAREST EASY-PAY BRANCH IS EASY TO REACH... For a small deposit you can have anything from a whole range of goods now available at the Woolworth stores below! Some examples are illustrated! They're all over £15 in value-but by the monthly instalments of the new Easy-Pay Plan, repayments couldn't be easier. What's more, having arranged credit at one of the Woolworth stores below, you can make your repayments at any Woolworth store. The Easy-Pay Plan covers everything illustrated-and lots more besides! *ANDOVER 28/30 High Street. Tel: 3313 AYLESBURY 35 Friar's Square. Tel: 3632 BARNSLEY 18 Queen Street. Tel: 2930 BASINGSTOKE 1/13 Chiswick House, Town Centre. Tel: 23370 BATH 19 Stall...
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Oct 1982: Fashion Blousons ad from C&A

(+with matching scarf; with knitted linings; and Fully Reversible Fashion Blousons)

«Where value is always in fashion»
A vintage advertisement from 1982 featuring stylish blousons (jackets) from Italy. The ad showcases three distinct designs, including one with a matching scarf and another that is fully reversible, highlighting the range and value offered. Where value is always in fashion DAILY MIRROR, Friday, October 15, 1982 Just in! A great range of fashion blousons from Italy, with stylish knitted linings £25 Blouson with matching scarf. Fully reversible blouson. All C&A Stores
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Oct 1963: Cresta ad from Vauxhall

(+Velox; VX4/90; Victor Estate Car; Victor; and Viva)

«to the big six-cylinder CRESTA
there are ten fine Vauxhall cars
From the new Vauxhall VIVA»
An advert for Vauxhall cars. It features models such as the Viva, Victor, VX4/90, Velox and Cresta. It talks about the cars' good design, thorough workmanship and features such as the 'Magic Mirror' acrylic finish. to the big six-cylinder CRESTA there are ten fine Vauxhall cars From the new Vauxhall VIVA Whichever you choose, there's the same fine quality in all the Vauxhall models. There's the smooth, six-cylinder luxury of a Cresta or a Velox. The clean good looks of a Victor-the most successful car in its class. The vivid motoring you get with the VX4/90. The roomy elegance of a Victor Estate Car. Or the practical economy of the Viva-the 1 litre car with the millionaire ride. They're all well-engineered, sound, thoroughly reliable cars. And now, every new Vauxhall has the unique 'Magic Mirror' acrylic finish which keeps its showroom shine for years and years. Viva from £527.7.11 Victor from £634.18.9 Victor Estate Car from £737. 12. 11 VX4/90 £840.7.1 Velox £840.7.1 Cresta £943.1.3 All prices include purchase tax. Ask your Vauxhall dealer for a trial run. Vauxhall Motors Ltd. Luton Bedfordshire
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Oct 1925: Caramels ad from Clarke, Nickolls & Coombs

(+Lily Caramels; Sandwich Caramels; and Cream Caramels)

«The Clarnico Caramel Trio»
A vintage advertisement featuring three women in polka-dot dresses alongside text promoting various types of caramels. The ad mentions flavors such as Lily with almonds, sandwich caramels with contrasting center layers, and the old favorite, cream caramels. The advertisement is set in Victoria Park, London. The Clarnico Caramel Trio CREAM CARAMELS -the old favourite. 6d. per lb. LILY CARAMELS -with almonds. 8d. per lb. And the new SANDWICH CARAMELS -with the contrasting centre layer. 8d. per lb. All Clarnico Confectionery is good Confectionery. CLARKE, NICKOLLS & COOMBS, LTD. Victoria Park, London.
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Oct 1701: Horse ad from Timothy Morphew

«Guinea Reward»
Advertisement for a stolen black brown gelding, about 14 hands high, with white spots on his off shoulder, hair rubbed off huckle bone. A reward of one Guinea is offered for information leading to its return. Guinea Reward Taken away from Timothy Morphew at the Boot in Long Acre, London, on the 4th of this inſtant Oftuber, upon Hounslow Heath, by fome Highway- men, a black brown Gelding, about 14 hands high, many white ſpots on his off thoulder, the hair rubb'd off the huckle bone on the ſame ſide about the breadth of a half Crown, ſome Saddle ſpors, a light body. Whoever gives norice of the ſaid Hote fo that he may be had again to Mr Correll at the Foulkon in Barnet; of Mr Harrison at the Katherine Wheel in Henley apon Thames; or to Mr Morph, ſhall have have one Guinea Reward.
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Oct 1981: Super Savers ad from Boots

(+PT800 Typewriter; Agfamatic 2000 Flash Camera; CR225 Cassette Recorder; Summertime Automatic Kettle; Studio 1200W Hairdryer; Philips De Luxe Mains Ladyshave HP2111; Velour Casuals; Fiesta 20-piece Combination Set; Sharna Mousewalker, with bricks, and more)
A vintage advert for discounts at Boots (UK) for a variety of household and personal care items. Offers end in October and November. Items include clothing, electronics, beer-making kits, cosmetics, foodstuffs, and toys. Boots Super Savers Boots really go to town to help today's shopper We've got all these great Super Savers - and there's a lot more going on as well. Look out for our 'Boots Price Beaters, reductions on things right through the store, including toiletries, audio equipment, beer- making products and toys. So come in now and choose just what you need from all the special money-savers waiting for you. At most Boots until Oct 24th At larger Boots until Nov 7th
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Oct 1701: Horse ad from Timothy Morphew

«Guinea Reward»
Advertisement for a stolen black brown gelding, about 14 hands high, with white spots on his off shoulder, hair rubbed off huckle bone. A reward of one Guinea is offered for information leading to its return. Guinea Reward Taken away from Timothy Morphew at the Boot in Long Acre, London, on the 4th of this inſtant Oftuber, upon Hounslow Heath, by fome Highway- men, a black brown Gelding, about 14 hands high, many white ſpots on his off thoulder, the hair rubb'd off the huckle bone on the ſame ſide about the breadth of a half Crown, ſome Saddle ſpors, a light body. Whoever gives norice of the ſaid Hote fo that he may be had again to Mr Correll at the Foulkon in Barnet; of Mr Harrison at the Katherine Wheel in Henley apon Thames; or to Mr Morph, ſhall have have one Guinea Reward.
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From Argentina, Nov 1959: Virulana ad (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Viruflex)

«Sensational! VIRUFLEX sponge replaces steel wool!»

«Demand! the classic red-green package. Lasts longer, cleans better, costs less! Not sold by the meter. Legitimate»

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An advertisement featuring a cleaning product. It highlights the product's effectiveness, affordability, and authenticity. «Sensational! VIRUFLEX sponge replaces steel wool! Demand! the classic red-green package. Lasts longer, cleans better, costs less! Not sold by the meter. Legitimate»
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Oct 1957: Eggs ad from British Egg Marketing Board

«Take as many eggs as you like
-and beat Mr. Rising Price»
A print advertisement encourages consumers to buy eggs to offset rising food costs. It suggests eating eggs is a good way to reduce your food bills, and explains eggs can be purchased in large, standard, medium and small sizes. Eggs can also be rated as top quality and farm-fresh. Take as many eggs as you like -and beat Mr. Rising Price Hens may be very stupid. Men may be very clever. But a hen makes a wonderful job of an egg. An egg is the best of foods. Eggs are meat. They contain the same proteins as meat. (Also Vitamins A, D and B. And iron. And other minerals.) When you add eggs to puddings the pudding course has the same body-build- ing goodness as the meat course. You improve the whole meal. Eggs have no waste. They are little parcels packed with things the body needs, and the body uses them all up. The best way to beat rising prices is to cut out any luxuries that have not got high food value. Eggs have very high food value. You can use them to give the family a hundred and one little treats without spending very much money. The farmers have a lion stamped on your egg, so you know it has been examined for top quality and farm-freshness before it went out to the shops. It is also stamped 'large', 'standard', 'medium' or 'small' according to size. This way you know you are getting full value for money. There is a number on your egg too. If you have any complaint you can quote the number to your shop. SEE THAT EACH HAS A LION ON IT Essued by the farmers who are running the British Egg Marketing Board
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Oct 1927: Cadbury's and William E. Appleby N/C & Co. ads

«Appleby's Famous Model Aeroplane Sets»
- This is an advertisement featuring an image of a swimmer and the product Cadbury's Milk Chocolate. The swimmer testifies to the sustaining qualities of Cadbury's Milk Chocolate during his Channel swim. - Advertisement for model aeroplane sets. Several types are offered, including a seaplane, monoplane, biplane, and glider, each requiring assembly and offering different levels of detail and performance.
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From Australia, Oct 1963: Kodacolor Film ad from Kodak (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Brownie Starflash Camera; Kodachrome-X Film; Flashbulbs; and Batteries)

«Your camera takes colorsnaps of springtime fun with KODACOLOR FILM»
This is an advertisement for photographic film and a camera. It encourages people to capture life's colorful moments with color film, and showcases a camera as a complete photography outfit, including accessories. Your camera takes colorsnaps of springtime fun with KODACOLOR FILM Colour is all around you ..so why not capture it in the pictures you take. Plenty of people with cameras just like yours take color- snaps with Kodacolor Film. You can do it. Your camera can do it. It's just as easy as shooting in black-and-white... but lots more fun when you have big, brilliant colorsnaps to show around, to send to distant relatives and friends, even to use as "special" Christmas greeting cards. Your Kodak Dealer has sample prints to show you. Call and see them. and while you're there, pick up a roll of Kodacolor Film and start shooting colorsnaps now before the beauty of spring escapes you. If you're thinking of a new camera to shoot colour pictures, ask your Dealer to show you the popular Kodak-made Brownie Starflash It's a neat all-in-one unit with in-built flash ideal for indoor or outdoor colorsnaps as well as black-and-white. Takes colour slides, too. The price is only £4.17.6 for the camera or £5.17.6 for the camera outfit. complete with camera, flashbulbs, batteries, and films, in an attractive presentation box. Good news for 35mm. colour-slide enthusiasts. New fast (ASA64) Kodachrome-X Film is now available. Try it soon. From Kodak Dealers everywhere.
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Oct 1990: Flashback Jack ad from Adamski

(+CD; 12" Single; Cassette Single; and 7" Single)

«Flashback Jack»
This is an advertisement for Adamski's 'Flashback Jack' single. It features a monochrome image of the artist, and text detailing the tracklist. It also states that it was released in November. Flashback Jack A SIDE B SIDE NYC NRG KILLER CLUB REMIX 7", CASSETTE SINGLE, 3 TRACK 12" AND CD RELEASED - NOVEMBER 5 MCA
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Oct 1989: I Feel the Earth Move ad from CBS

«I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE»
This is a black and white advertisement for Martika's brand new single called 'I Feel The Earth Move'. Martika is wearing a black leather jacket. I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE THE BRAND NEW SINGLE OUT NOW 655294 7 62
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Oct 1910: Elect Cocoa ad from Rowntree's

(+Chocolates; Pastilles; and Clear Gums)

«FREE CASKET»
A vintage advertisement featuring an assortment of chocolates, pastilles, and clear gums. Purchase Rowntree's Elect Cocoa to receive vouchers towards a free casket. FREE CASKET Makers to H.M. the King. This picture shows you some of the Chocolates, Pastilles and Clear Gums in the Rowntree You are presented with it if you save the Vouchers to be found in tins of Rowntree's Elect Cocoa. Start drinking Rowntree's Cocoa to-day, not merely because it brings the Gift Casket, but because of its delightful FLAVOUR. ROWNTREE'S ELECT COCOA As a help to start your collection for the Casket, we will. if you write to Rowntree & Co. Ltd., Dept. 9D, Cocoa Works, York, send you full particulars and Four Vouchers Free. Write for Four Free Vouchers TO-DAY.
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Oct 1882: Liquid Coffee ad from Walker's

«Walker's Liquid Coffee is the Best and Cheapest in the World»
An advertisement from the 1800s featuring a bottled, instant, liquid coffee with chicory. The text describes the coffee as making many cups from a single bottle and mentions testimonials from medical journals and analysts about its flavor and convenience. It can be used with milk or water to make a refreshing beverage. Walker's Liquid Coffee is the Best and Cheapest in the World Exact Size of a Is. Bottle. FAIR TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU THAT WALKER'S LIQUID COFFEE is the Best and Cheapest in the World. THE LANCET, the leading journal of its class in the world, says, in its issue of July 19th, 1879, of this Coffee, that “it possesses in a marked degree the odour of Coffee, and furnishes a refreshing beverage when prepared in the usual manner with boiling water, sugar, and milk.” WALKER'S LIQUID COFFEE takes less time and less trouble to make than tea. THE MEDICAL TIMES and GAZETTE says:-"It makes, with boiling water and milk and sugar according to taste, a much better and more agreeable beverage than one generally meets with under the name of Coffee in England. It may be safely recom-mended and deserves to become popular, for with it good Coffee can be made quickly, surely, and cheaply." WALKER'S LIQUID COFFEE. A Shilling Bottle makes over thirty large cups of Coffee. DR. RIVERS WILL-SON, Ph. D., F.C.S., Edin., Analyst, 3, Adelaide Terrace, London Bridge, reports :-"I have carefully analysed a sample of Walker's Liquid Coffee, and find that it is a genuine and well-made Extract of pure Coffee, in which the aroma is satisfactorily retained. On dilution with boiling water it furnishes a beverage which is practicably undistinguishable in flavour from that made with freshly-roasted Coffee, and I have no hesitation in strongly recommending it, not only for its purity, but also for its convenience and cheapness." A. RIVERS WILLSON, Ph. D. WALKER'S LIQUID COFFEE is recommenced by all who use it. ITS ADVANTAGES are that one cup or more to any number can be made...
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Oct 1984: Ad for Ghostbusters

«THE BIGGER, THE BETTER!»
Advertisement for a variety of 12” singles available at selected record departments. The advert showcases a diverse collection of music, including soundtracks and pop albums, emphasizing their availability at major retailers. THE BIGGER, THE BETTER! THE STRANGLERS Many people tell you that they're your friend You believe them you need them For what's around the river bend Make sure that you're receiving the signals they send 'Cause brother you've only got two hands to lend Maybe there's someone who makes you weep And some nights loom up ahead when you're asleep Some days there's things on your mind you should keep Sometimes it's tougher to look than to leap Chorus (Ooh) Better watch out for the skin deep (Ooh) Better watch out for the skin deep (Brother watch out) Watch out for the skin deep (Brother watch out) Watch out for the skin deep Better watch out for the skin deep One day the track that you're climbing gets steep Your emotions are frayed And your nerves are starting to creep Just remember the days As long as the time that you keep Brother you better watch out for the skin deep Repeat chorus (Brother watch out) watch out for the skin deep (Brother watch out) watch out for the skin deep You better watch out for the skin deep (Ooh) Words and music The Stranglers Reproduced by permission Plugshaft Ltd/EMI Music Pubs Ltd On Epic Records THE BIG SOUND OF 12" SINGLES AVAILABLE AT RECORD DEPARTMENTS OF WOOLWORTH. MARTIN-LEWIS'S 35
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Oct 1978: Highland Cream ad from Teacher's

(+Scotch Whisky)

«Today's lesson is about malt.»
This is a black and white print advert discussing the attributes of malt used to make whisky. It features a bottle of Scotch Whisky and accompanying glasses. Today's lesson is about malt. PAGE 18 SUNDAY MIRROR, October 8, 1978 Every popular whisky is made from blending pure malt whiskies and less expensive grain whiskies. The more malt (which costs at least twice as much as grain)- the more character it has. The more distinctive its taste. Teacher's contains more malt than other popular blends. No wonder, then, that Teacher's is Britain's favourite* End of lesson...time for a test! Teacher's. In a class of its own. *NOP Jan. 1978
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From America, Oct 1945: Ad for Yolanda and the Thief (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

«"YOLANDA and the THIEF"»
A musical film in Technicolor, starring a dashing, debonair Fred Astaire and breath-taking Lucille Bremer, filled with star-dust in the eyes, laughter in the hearts, and love songs on the lips. "YOLANDA and the THIEF" Screen Play by Irving Brecher. Based Upon a Story by Jacques Thery and Ludwig Bemelmans. Songs by Arthur Freed and Harry Warren. Directed by VINCENTE MINNELLI. Produced by ARTHUR FREED A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture. HIT MELODIES! "Will You Marry Me?" • "Angel" • "Yolanda" • "This Is A Day For Love" • "Coffee Time"
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Oct 1955: Sardines ad from John West

«John West's Sardines»
This is a vintage advertisement for a canned food product. The illustrations depict scenes of luxury and everyday life to emphasize the widespread availability and high quality of the advertised item. John West's Sardines If you lived in the lap of luxury you could not have sardines of a finer quality than John West's. From your grocer round the corner you can buy sardines as good as you find in the most expensive shop in town-if you'll ask him for John West's. The seven seas do not give sardines of finer quality than John West's. They are the selected best of the world's prize catches, taken in summer in their prime, prepared and packed with a watchful care that never sleeps. If you like the best, just say John West. The key to any man's heart. You'll be pleased to find an easy-open key inside the wrapper of every tin. PELLING STANLEY & GREEN LTD., LONDON & LIVERPOOL JWS 13-2115
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Oct 1984: New Single Pulling Punches ad from Virgin

(+Extended 12" and Limited Edition 7" Embossed Sleeve)

«New Single
PULLING PUNCHES
B-SIDE: BACKWATERS»
An advertisement for David Sylvian's new single "Pulling Punches" featuring the B-side "Backwaters". The record comes in a limited edition 7" embossed sleeve or as an extended 12" and both include three 'Sylvian' postcards for a limited time. It also includes a section of personal advertisements from people wanting penpals. New Single PULLING PUNCHES B-SIDE: BACKWATERS Peace man! We're two male hippies in search of females. Interests include blackberry picking, lentil soup and making curtains. We're aged 17 and 18. Write to: Winston and Jerald, 19 Mitford Close, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne & Wear. I'm 13 and I'm from Norway. My hobbies are handball and jazz ballet. I'd like to hear from girls aged 13-15. Write to: Pia Vibeke Berger, Henrik Sqrensens Vei 39, 1060 Oslo 10, Norway. Two extremely kool female dudes, aged 15 and into Frankie, Duran, Howard Jones and Nik Kershaw, wish to hear from all kool male bleached-jeans wearers. We dislike heavy metal, lemon curd sandwiches and CND. If you'd like to get to know us well, grab a pen and scribble to: Gunge and Kool Cat, 12 Burney Close, Beverley, N. Humberside HU17 7EQ. Fancy a friend from Ireland? I'm 17, female, and into David Bowie, Duran Duran and U2. Write to me, Jennie, at: Boreenlusk, Sallins Road, Naas, Co. Kildare, Eire. I want to write to any trendies and punk-lovers from all over the world! I love nightclubs, gigs and new UK music. Fave bands are 'heaps' like Duran, Wham!, Depeche Mode, Nena and so on. I'm aged 15 and female. Contact: H. Cruise, 2518 Hing Tai House, Tai Hing Estate, Tuen Mun, N. I. Hong Kong. Are you dead or alive? If you're alive, then you should know this boy. I'm interested in Duran, Culture, Spands, etc. I'm aged 16 and would like to hear from males and females. Write to: Marcus, Blk 30, Kelantan Road, No. 09-83, Singapore 0820, Republic of Singapore. But if you're 'dead' Forget about it! My name's John and I like Scritti, FGTH, OMD and Duran. I'm 16, so any young ladies who'd...
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From AA Camping and Caravanning Overseas, 1971/72.

Special film. Camping, indeed.

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Advert from 1971: Special introductory offer gaytime COLOUR PRINT FILM Would you like a new Gaytime colour print film for only two 5d stamps? Then send your name your address state the size of film to fit your camera.. attach two 5d (2p) stamps and post to Gaytime Film Laboratories PO Box 12 Richmond Surrey Sorry, only one film per family!
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From Australia, Oct 1957: Zephyr-Six Sedan ad from Ford Motor Company of Australia Pty. Ltd. (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

«WOWING 'EM EVERYWHERE. Zephyr-Six THE BRILLIANT»
An advertisement for the Zephyr-Six Sedan. It features a cartoon bear expressing enthusiasm for the car's features such as its engine, spacious interior, large luggage boot, and overall design. WOWING 'EM EVERYWHERE. Zephyr-Six THE BRILLIANT Long, low and beautiful is the Zephyr-Six Sedan! And wait until you take the wheel, it's powered by a 6 cylinder overhead valve engine of 'oversquare' design - the most powerful in its class.. A roomy six seater! You can sit back and enjoy your motoring there's legroom, headroom and hiproom to spare. And the deep, soft bench type seats have built-in foam rubber roll tops. What a car what value ! Unequalled vision, safety design steering-wheel and door-locks, beautiful two-tone and single tone interiors plus "miracle-ride" suspension. Big and handy. almost 20 cubic feet! SOME MOTOR CAR! BIG ENOUGH FOR UNCLE GRIZZLY AND HIS FAMILY OF SIX! THIS I GOTTA SEE! WHOTTA LUGGAGE BOOT! The car with more features that mean more motoring enjoyment
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Oct 1937: Pears' Soap ad from Pears

«Preparing to be a Beautiful Lady»
A vintage advertisement featuring a young child on the phone, with text highlighting the soap's role in preparing her 'to be a beautiful lady'. The text emphasizes the soap's purity and the family's long-standing trust in the brand. Preparing to be a Beautiful Lady "Just say 'Hello' to Daddy and then come along,” says Mummy. "Hello, Daddy!" says Joan. “I'm just going to have my barf. Bring me home some sweets, won't you? I tore my frock this afternoon. Yes, and-." And so on, until she is dragged forcibly to the almost overflowing bath. But once in the water, the telephone is forgotten. There are all sorts of games to play and there is the nightly ritual of peering through the soap so that Mummy and the bathroom turn golden. Joan is still fascinated by that fragrant, transparently golden soap, although she has never known any other. Mummy, too, has used Pears Soap all her life and her own mirror shows her how it has kept her skin petal smooth and flawless. That is why she trusts so surely to Pears, the pure soap, and clear water for preparing Joan to be a beautiful lady. SIX PENCE A CAKE (U.K. only)
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