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“Give him a longer lifetime* of smoking he can enjoy without worry!- *Pipe Smokers Live Longer”- illustration on this ironically titled ad is by noted artist Ken Riley. Read more at vintageadguy.com/opencart/ind...
February 7, 2026 at 6:44 PM
“Give him a longer lifetime* of smoking he can enjoy without worry!- *Pipe Smokers Live Longer”- illustration on this ironically titled ad is by noted artist Ken Riley. Read more at vintageadguy.com/opencart/ind...
Perhaps the buying public of 1946 was a bit more trusting. Candy makers sure hoped so as they did their best to convince readers that candy was “the pleasant way of providing quick energy for the body. It’s the fuel of flavor. It’s the ‘Can Do’ of Cheer.” vintageadguy.com #1940sadvertising
February 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Perhaps the buying public of 1946 was a bit more trusting. Candy makers sure hoped so as they did their best to convince readers that candy was “the pleasant way of providing quick energy for the body. It’s the fuel of flavor. It’s the ‘Can Do’ of Cheer.” vintageadguy.com #1940sadvertising
Navy Cut Tobacco was a brand of tobacco originally manufactured in Canada by Imperial Tobacco. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco the company has approximately 500 full-time employees across Canada. vintageadguy.com #tobaccoadvertising
February 4, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Navy Cut Tobacco was a brand of tobacco originally manufactured in Canada by Imperial Tobacco. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco the company has approximately 500 full-time employees across Canada. vintageadguy.com #tobaccoadvertising
1956 ad- Art is by Joe Bowler. Bowler had a long career as a commercial illustrator working at Cooper studios. Bowler produced illustrations for many popular magazines such as McCall’s, Good Housekeeping, The Ladies’ Home Journal, and The Saturday Evening Post. vintageadguy.com #advertisingart
February 4, 2026 at 3:14 PM
1956 ad- Art is by Joe Bowler. Bowler had a long career as a commercial illustrator working at Cooper studios. Bowler produced illustrations for many popular magazines such as McCall’s, Good Housekeeping, The Ladies’ Home Journal, and The Saturday Evening Post. vintageadguy.com #advertisingart
Rock Hudson was an movie leading man during the 1950s and 1960s. He began a second career in television through the 1970s and 1980s, starring in the popular mystery series McMillan & Wife and the soap opera Dynasty. vintageadguy.com #rockhudson
February 3, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Rock Hudson was an movie leading man during the 1950s and 1960s. He began a second career in television through the 1970s and 1980s, starring in the popular mystery series McMillan & Wife and the soap opera Dynasty. vintageadguy.com #rockhudson
This distasteful 1954 ad tells the story of two soldiers who were killed in a car accident in 1953 in North Carolina. The ad encourages readers to fight and vote for improved highways. Highways that, no doubt, would be built using Caterpillar equipment. vintageadguy.com #roadbuilders
January 31, 2026 at 6:43 PM
This distasteful 1954 ad tells the story of two soldiers who were killed in a car accident in 1953 in North Carolina. The ad encourages readers to fight and vote for improved highways. Highways that, no doubt, would be built using Caterpillar equipment. vintageadguy.com #roadbuilders
I found one of the stars I was missing from my checklist of 1957-59 Star Weekly Pin-Ups. Dinah Shore had a lot of staying power. Read more on my Blog at vintageadguy.com/blog-2/ #dinahshore
January 31, 2026 at 5:40 PM
I found one of the stars I was missing from my checklist of 1957-59 Star Weekly Pin-Ups. Dinah Shore had a lot of staying power. Read more on my Blog at vintageadguy.com/blog-2/ #dinahshore
“Salute to Big Red from Another Famous Red Horse!”- 1942 ad features Man O’War, a famous racehorse of the era. Man O’War is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all time. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1957. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #Manowar
January 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM
“Salute to Big Red from Another Famous Red Horse!”- 1942 ad features Man O’War, a famous racehorse of the era. Man O’War is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all time. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1957. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #Manowar
During the 1940s the FTC continued its efforts to rein in the advertising Julep cigarettes during the war years. In 1942, the company was directed to stop such claims as “Remember Juleps, forget your cough.” vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #cigaretteadclaims
January 22, 2026 at 10:55 PM
During the 1940s the FTC continued its efforts to rein in the advertising Julep cigarettes during the war years. In 1942, the company was directed to stop such claims as “Remember Juleps, forget your cough.” vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #cigaretteadclaims
Pepsi was invented in 1893 as "Brad's Drink" by Caleb Bradham, who sold the drink at his drugstore in New Bern, North Carolina. During the Great Depression, Pepsi gained popularity by nearly doubling its bottle size without increasing the price. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #pepsi1940s
January 19, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Pepsi was invented in 1893 as "Brad's Drink" by Caleb Bradham, who sold the drink at his drugstore in New Bern, North Carolina. During the Great Depression, Pepsi gained popularity by nearly doubling its bottle size without increasing the price. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #pepsi1940s
Owens-Corning Fiberglas was formed in 1935 as a partnership between two major American glassworks, Corning Glass Works and Owens-Illinois. with its headquarters established in Toledo, Ohio. vintageadguy.com/opencart/
January 17, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Owens-Corning Fiberglas was formed in 1935 as a partnership between two major American glassworks, Corning Glass Works and Owens-Illinois. with its headquarters established in Toledo, Ohio. vintageadguy.com/opencart/
This 1953 ad offers a 20-page book called The Ettiquette of the Engagement and Wedding. Keepsake was originally founded in 1930 by the A.H. Pond family in Syracuse, N.Y., and became well known for its fine diamond engagement rings. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #oldschoolcool
January 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
This 1953 ad offers a 20-page book called The Ettiquette of the Engagement and Wedding. Keepsake was originally founded in 1930 by the A.H. Pond family in Syracuse, N.Y., and became well known for its fine diamond engagement rings. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #oldschoolcool
Pontiac was an automobile brand that was established in 1926 as a companion make for GMs' Oakland. Quickly overtaking its parent in popularity, it supplanted the Oakland brand entirely by 1933 and, for most of its life, became a companion make for Chevrolet. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #pontiac
January 16, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Pontiac was an automobile brand that was established in 1926 as a companion make for GMs' Oakland. Quickly overtaking its parent in popularity, it supplanted the Oakland brand entirely by 1933 and, for most of its life, became a companion make for Chevrolet. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #pontiac
Clarence Birdseye II was an American inventor-entrepreneur considered the founder the modern frozen-food industry. In 1925, he used his newest invention, the double belt freezer, which froze fish fast. His invention marked the beginning of today's frozen foods industry. vintageadguy.com/opencart/
January 16, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Clarence Birdseye II was an American inventor-entrepreneur considered the founder the modern frozen-food industry. In 1925, he used his newest invention, the double belt freezer, which froze fish fast. His invention marked the beginning of today's frozen foods industry. vintageadguy.com/opencart/
Castle Films was founded by former newsreel cameraman Eugene Castle. The company pioneered the production and distribution of 8 mm and 16 mm films for home projection. The films were sold at camera shops, in department stores, and by mail-order catalog. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #1940sstyle
January 16, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Castle Films was founded by former newsreel cameraman Eugene Castle. The company pioneered the production and distribution of 8 mm and 16 mm films for home projection. The films were sold at camera shops, in department stores, and by mail-order catalog. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #1940sstyle
The United States Shoe Corporation was headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its flagship shoe brand was Red Cross Shoes. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #fortiesstyle #1940sstyle
January 11, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The United States Shoe Corporation was headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its flagship shoe brand was Red Cross Shoes. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #fortiesstyle #1940sstyle
Artwork is by Haddon Sundblom, a famed illustrator best known for creating the Coca-Cola Santa Claus. Successful during the golden age of posters and billboards in America (1920s-1940s) he was a legend in the advertising and creative industry. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #AdvertisingIllustration
January 11, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Artwork is by Haddon Sundblom, a famed illustrator best known for creating the Coca-Cola Santa Claus. Successful during the golden age of posters and billboards in America (1920s-1940s) he was a legend in the advertising and creative industry. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #AdvertisingIllustration
Olivia de Havilland’s acting career spanned from 1935 to 1988. She appeared in 49 feature films and won two Academy Awards. De Havilland first came to prominence with Errol Flynn in adventure films such as Captain Blood and The Adventures of Robin Hood. vintageadguy.com #OliviadeHavilland
January 9, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Olivia de Havilland’s acting career spanned from 1935 to 1988. She appeared in 49 feature films and won two Academy Awards. De Havilland first came to prominence with Errol Flynn in adventure films such as Captain Blood and The Adventures of Robin Hood. vintageadguy.com #OliviadeHavilland
White Rock Beverages was one of the largest producers of mineral water in the US. The company bought the rights to a painting titled Psyche at Nature's Mirror in 1893. The company has used the image of Psyche as its logo for more than 120 years. vintageadguy.com/opencart #vintageadvertising
January 9, 2026 at 2:56 AM
White Rock Beverages was one of the largest producers of mineral water in the US. The company bought the rights to a painting titled Psyche at Nature's Mirror in 1893. The company has used the image of Psyche as its logo for more than 120 years. vintageadguy.com/opencart #vintageadvertising
Sir Charles Aubrey Smith (1863-1948) was an English stage and screen actor. As Hollywood's Englishman in Residence, his bushy eyebrows, large moustache, and height of 6'2" made him one of the most recognizable character actors in Hollywood. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #classichollywood
January 6, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Sir Charles Aubrey Smith (1863-1948) was an English stage and screen actor. As Hollywood's Englishman in Residence, his bushy eyebrows, large moustache, and height of 6'2" made him one of the most recognizable character actors in Hollywood. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #classichollywood
"Something new has been added" was used by Old Gold as an advertising catchphrase. Happily for the company, it moved into popular usage to signify an exciting addition or development, often with a humorous or surprising twist. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #1940s
January 6, 2026 at 1:18 AM
"Something new has been added" was used by Old Gold as an advertising catchphrase. Happily for the company, it moved into popular usage to signify an exciting addition or development, often with a humorous or surprising twist. vintageadguy.com/opencart/ #1940s
The Dewar's whisky brand was created by John Dewar, Sr. in 1846. The brand expanded to become a global market leader by 1896. Tommy became famous as the author of a travel journal, Ramble Round the Globe, which documented his travels while publicizing the Dewar name. vintageadguy.com #oldschoolcool
January 5, 2026 at 2:17 AM
The Dewar's whisky brand was created by John Dewar, Sr. in 1846. The brand expanded to become a global market leader by 1896. Tommy became famous as the author of a travel journal, Ramble Round the Globe, which documented his travels while publicizing the Dewar name. vintageadguy.com #oldschoolcool
1942 ad- According to marketers from the old days until now, the sin of stinking could doom you to a life lived alone and unloved. Thank goodness they had the spray, roll-on or, in this case, soap that could make you acceptable to your fellow humans. vintageadguy.com #1940s
January 5, 2026 at 2:01 AM
1942 ad- According to marketers from the old days until now, the sin of stinking could doom you to a life lived alone and unloved. Thank goodness they had the spray, roll-on or, in this case, soap that could make you acceptable to your fellow humans. vintageadguy.com #1940s
On Jan. 3, 1948, 29-year-old Canadian Scott Young made his first appearance as a writer for The Saturday Evening Post with a short story called The Deserter. vintageadguy.com/blog-2/ #neilyoung
December 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
On Jan. 3, 1948, 29-year-old Canadian Scott Young made his first appearance as a writer for The Saturday Evening Post with a short story called The Deserter. vintageadguy.com/blog-2/ #neilyoung
Color was big in the 50s- cars, bars of soap, even toilet paper sold better in pastels. vintageadguy.com #50sstyle #oldschoolcoolol
December 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Color was big in the 50s- cars, bars of soap, even toilet paper sold better in pastels. vintageadguy.com #50sstyle #oldschoolcoolol