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Nov 1969: Groceries ad from Macfisheries

(+Homepride Flour; Maxwell House Coffee; Campbells Soups; K-Y Fruit Cocktail; K-Y Sliced Peaches; and K-Y Pear Halves)

«Take a fresh look at Macfisheries Food Centres»

An advertisement for groceries at a food centre. It features a range of products, including flour, coffee, soups, and canned fruits. The advertisement emphasizes quality and competitive prices and encourages shoppers to bring an extra bag because they'll be tempted to go out loaded.

Take a fresh look at Macfisheries Food Centres

...and take a fresh look at Mac prices!
Come in to your nearest Food Centre. You'll find
a fabulous range of top quality foods at very
competitive prices. Most stores also stock wines,
beers and spirits and they all stock Mac own brands -
special top quality, pre-selected goods that leave our
care in mint condition and can be picked off the
shelves at very fair prices.
Our smaller stores offer the same
deal on a smaller scale - many sell
meat and provisions, they all sell a
wide selection of high-quality
fish, poultry, fruit and vegetables.
Come to your nearest
Macfisheries and bring an extra
shopping bag with you, you'll
be tempted to go out loaded!
This week's
Mac Specials:
Homepride Flour 1/8 3 lb bag
Maxwell House 4/4 4 oz jar
Campbells Soups (7 varieties) 1/1 large size
Choice Australian Fruit in 15 oz tins
K-Y Fruit Cocktail 2/-
K-Y Sliced Peaches 1/7
K-Y Pear Halves 1/9
Available from all Food Centres
Food is more fun at Macfisheries

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Nov 1971: Chicken ad from Fine Fare

(+Australian New Season Lamb Shoulders; Australian New Season Lamb Chops; British Bacon Joints; Middle Rashers; Radiant; St. Ivel Golden Curl Butter; Superfine Margarine; Dried Fruit; SPC Bartlett Pear Halves; Fray Bentos; Marola Pickled Onions, and more)

This is a black and white advertisement for a supermarket chain offering savings and money-off vouchers. It features a variety of products, including fresh meat, pantry staples, canned goods, and produce. The ad highlights special voucher offers for specific items and emphasizes overall value. It indicates that certain offers are unavailable in smaller stores.

Fine Fare - 'we're on your side'

CAMBRIDGE EVENING NEWS, Thursday, November 11, 1971
AS SEEN ON TV
GIANT
WITH VOUCHER
WITH VOUCHER
BUXTED OR OTHER
TOP BRANDS OF CHICKEN
UP TO
3 lbs 14 oz
From farm, field and garden
FINE FARE VOUCHER
OFF ST. Ivel
Golden Curl Butter
1lb
You Pay Only 24p
This voucher is worth 5p when you next purchase
one Ib of St. Ivel Golden Curl Butter at any
branch of Fine Fare,
OFFER CLOSES 24th NOVEMBER
FINE FARE VOUCHER
OFF FINE FARE
BRITISH BACON JOINTS
OR 1lb MIDDLE
RASHERS
This voucher is worth 5p when you next purchase
Fine Fare British Bacon Joints or 1lb Middle Rashers at
any Fine Fare. Only one voucher
valid against one purchase.
OFFER CLOSES 24th NOVEMBER
FINE FARE VOUCHER
OFF RADIANT
Giant (23p off pack)
You Pay Only 14p
This voucher is worth 2 when you next purchase
one pack of Radiant (23p off packet) at any
branch of Fine Fare.
OFFER CLOSES 24th NOVEMBER
CERTAIN OFFERS NOT AVAILABLE IN SOME SMALLER STORES

November 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM

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From Australia, Nov 1941: Cotton Fabric ad from British Chief (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Curtains; Draperies; Wash Frocks; Shirts; Overalls; and Loose Covers)

«Let the beauty of “British Chief” brighten you and your home The Brilliant Choice is... BRITISH CHIEF"»

An advertisement for a fabric, promoting its versatility for making various items such as curtains, dresses, shirts, and loose covers. The fabric is marketed as sun-fast, wash-fast, and easy to launder.

Let the beauty of “British Chief” brighten you and your home The Brilliant Choice is... BRITISH CHIEF"

THE MOMENT you set eyes on the gorgeous colors and new patterns of "British Chief" the wonderful sun-fast and wash-fast cotton fabric, you'll want to use them in a dozen ways. "British Chief" is specially mercerised for extra wear, softer handling and draping qualities. It. has an exclusive "Easy Launder" finish, too. Your usual store stocks "British Chief" in 36 inch width at 2/9 a yard for plain colors, 2/11 for prints. "British Chief" is fully guaranteed... should any piece fail to give satisfaction, it will be replaced or the purchase price refunded.
MAKES LOVELY CURTAINS AND DRAPERIES PERFECT FOR YOUR OWN WASH FROCKS WITHSTANDS THE HARD WEAR OF THE KIDDIES SMART & STRONG FOR SHIRTS & OVERALLS LOOSE COVERS LOOK FINE, WEAR WELL
THE CLOTH THAT SERVES WITH THE COLOURS

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Nov 1990: Musical Superstar ad from Panasonic

(+Fame; Riches; Audio Equipment; and Opportunity to meet celebrities)

«Megastars Wanted. No experience necessary.»

An advertisement for the Panasonic Audio Rock School competition. Applications are open for school pupils aged 13-19 playing music of any style. Successful applicants will compete in regional finals, followed by the Panasonic Audio Rock School Grand Final, which will be recorded for TV. Winners will get the chance to meet celebrities, and receive cash prizes and donations of musical equipment to their school.

Megastars Wanted. No experience necessary.

Applications are invited for the position of musical superstar.
Fringe benefits include fame, riches and the power to wear sequined spectacles without being laughed at.
Anyone interested is urged to enter the Panasonic Audio Rock School competition at the earliest opportunity.
This competition - appropriately enough brought to you by Panasonic, makers of the finest audio equipment - is open to all school pupils between the ages of 13 and 19 who play any style of music from rock, pop and folk to jazz, funk and reggae.
Initial selection will be made from applications received by 31.12.90. Successful applicants will then go on to compete in one of the eight regional finals, followed by the Panasonic Audio Rock School Grand Final, which will be recorded for TV.
The lucky winners will get the chance to meet other celebrities from the music business and will receive substantial cash prizes. (There will also be a donation of musical equipment to your school, you'll be sorry to hear.)
For more information and an application form, practise your autograph in the box below.
Post to: Panasonic Audio Rock School Competition: 12 Hill Rise, Richmond, Surrey TW10 6UA
Name
Signature
Address
School

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Nov 1933: Ad for Power and Glory and Charlie Chan's Greatest Case

«Tivoli»

An advertisement features two movies; 'Power and Glory', starring Spencer Tracy and Colleen Moore, and 'Charlie Chan's Greatest Case', starring Warner Oland. The second film will only be shown on weekdays, commencing on Monday. The theatre showings are at 1.29, 4.14, 6.59 and 9.44.

Tivoli

SPENCER
TRACY
COLLEEN
MOORE
with Ralph Morgan & Helen Vinson
in
Showing:- 129 4.14 6.59 9.44
Also
WEEKDAYS ONLY
WARNER OLAND
in
with HEATHER ANGEL
Commencing
monday
Fox
FILM

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Nov 1969: Cortina Twin Cam ad from Ford

(+Cortina 1600E; Cortina Super Estate Car; Cortina G.T.; Cortina Super Saloon; Cortina De Luxe Estate Car; and Cortina De Luxe Saloon)

«Ford leads the way. CORTINA»

Advertisement showing various models of a car, emphasizing a wide range of options. It lists different engine sizes, body styles, and optional features, from colours to seats. Ford also promotes a range of prices depending on which car and options are selected.

Ford leads the way. CORTINA

There's an old theory that there's only one kind
of person with only one kind of family that needs
only one kind of car.
Happily, it's not our theory.
That's why there are so many different versions
of the Cortina. You can see ten of them on this
page.
Within that ten you've already got a pretty wide
area of choice. (Inside, outside, under the bonnet
and on the price tag.)
If you want to be choosier still, you can start
experimenting with the options.
You can put a 1600 engine into a 1300 Saloon
or Estate Car. You can have automatic
transmission on all the models (except the GT,
1600E and Cortina Twin Cam.)
If you want 4½" wheels with radial ply tyres, you
can have them. You can have bucket seats or
reclining seats.
To finish you can take your choice of finish
from a broad spectrum of colours. Both standard
and metallic.
You end up with a car that has the features you
decided to have. For the price that you decided to
pay.
The choice is yours. Not ours.
That's why we don't just make one model at
one price.
We reckon a motor car is too big a thing to
shove down someone's throat.
THE PRICES SHOWN ABOVE ARE RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICES INCLUDING PURCHASE TAX AND DELIVERY TO FORD DEALERSHIPS IN THE U.K.
EXCLUDING NORTHERN IRELAND). FACTORY FITTED SEAT BELTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATUTORY REGULATIONS AZAANTRA COST.

November 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM

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Nov 1949: Family Games ad from Waddington's

(+Monopoly; Cluedo; Rich Uncle; Lexicon; Pit; Skudo; Totopoly; and Jig-Saw Puzzles)

«When it's family games it's WADDINGTONS»

This is an advertisement for family games, featuring a cartoon style illustration of a family playing board games and doing jigsaws. The games are all listed below the title in the advertisement.

When it's family games it's WADDINGTONS

ΜΟΝΟΡOLY • CLUEDO • PIT
SKUDO • LEXICON • RICH UNCLE
TOTOPOLY • JIG-SAW PUZZLES

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Nov 1930: Force ad from A. C. Fincken & Co.

(+Sunny Jim-Acrobat design)

«A NEW TURN
"SUNNY JIM"-ACROBAT»

This vintage advertisement offers a free colored design of "Sunny Jim-Acrobat" in exchange for a coupon and top from a package of "Force" wheat flakes. It promotes "Force" cereal as a healthy, energy-boosting food made from whole wheat, perfect for breakfast and suitable for all ages.

A NEW TURN
"SUNNY JIM"-ACROBAT

906
THE MECCANO MAGAZINE
Send to-day for the
FREE COLOURED DESIGN
and make this amusing toy!
HERE is a novelty that will give
you a great deal of fun! Sunny Jim, the personification of
health and fitness, performs amusing acrobatic feats.
With the aid of the coloured design,
which you can obtain free by sending the coupon
below together with one top from a "Force" packet,
it will take you only a few minutes to construct the
model. Full directions are given on the design.
Those lucky people whose Mothers
provide "Force" and milk for breakfast or supper
every day, will be able to send the packet top and
coupon at once and be amongst the first to get their
"Sunny Jim--Acrobats."
If you are not able to be one of them,
ask Mother to do you a favour and purchase a packet
of "Force" so that you can send for your "Sunny
Jim-Acrobat" too.
Then you will also be able to have de-
licious breakfasts of "Force" and milk that will help
to make you strong and fit, full of energy and health.
"Force" is full of goodness. It is the finest food for
those who wish to be fit, because it is made from
whole wheat and contains its wonderful health-giving
vitamins.
"Force" needs no cooking. It is
shaken straight from the packet and served with hot
or cold milk.
FILL IN
AND SEND
TO-DAY-
CUT OUT
YOUR COUPON for
FREE COLOURED “SUNNY JIM-ACROBAT"
To Sunny Jim, (Dept. C.P.9.)
A. C. FINCKEN & CO., 197, Great Portland St., London, W.1.
Please send me a Free coloured "Sunny Jim - Acrobat"
design, together with full instructions for making the model.
I enclose herewith ONE TOP FROM A "FORCE" PACKET.
Your Name
Your Address
Town
(This offer applies in Great Britain, Northern Ireland...

November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM

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Nov 1972: Women's Fashion ad from C&A

(+Acrilan/wool three piece suit; Polyester trouser suit; Bonded Orlon Dresses; Double-knit jersey pinafore dresses; Jacquard Polyester Jersey Dresses; and Two-piece suits in polyester jersey)

«BIG SIZES ARE NORMAL AT C&A»

This black and white advertisement for a women's fashion retailer features three women happily laughing and modeling different outfits. The advertisement celebrates larger sizes, with a tape measure graphic highlighting that "big sizes are normal". The ad lists a range of clothing items at various prices, with hip measurements included.

BIG SIZES ARE NORMAL AT C&A

Tend to find styles missing when you
reach for your size?
Not at C&A!
We don't make a lady feel less of a
woman simply because there's
slightly more of her.
So take a stroll around your
nearest C&A.
Never has there been so much for
so little!
Illustrated far left:
Polyester trouser suit.
Selection of colours in
jacquard/polyester.
Hips 42"-48"
Centre:
Acrilan*/wool three piece
suit.
Autumn shades.
Hips 42"-48"
Right:
Bonded Orlon*dresses
Double-breasted.
With tie scarf.
Hips 42"-56"
Also available:
Double-knit jersey
pinafore dresses.
Hips 42"-56"
Jacquard polyester
jersey dresses.
Hips 42"-56"
Two-piece suits in
polyester jersey.
Hips 42"-48"
*Regd.
Look around all the departments at C&A – there's outsize fashion everywhere.

November 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM

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From America, Nov 1962: Choco-Luscious Cookies ad from Nabisco (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Chocolate Mallomars Cakes; Chocolate Pinwheels; Chocolate Covered Sugar Wafers; Big Dipper Chocolate Pies; and Ideal Chocolate Peanut Bars)

«M-m-m-m... from NABISCO! 5 CHOCO-LUSCIOUS COOKIES»

A collection of delectable treats featuring pure, sweet chocolate. Indulge in vanilla cookie cake topped with marshmallow and chocolate, or try chocolate-covered wafers with creamy layers. There are also chocolate peanut bars with coconut, and chocolate pies with a marshmallow centre. Each is a delicious chocolate experience.

M-m-m-m... from NABISCO! 5 CHOCO-LUSCIOUS COOKIES

delicious centers inside... pure sweet chocolate outside! MALLOMARS CHOCOLATE CAKES: Have your cake, and make it chocolate-y-rich, marshmallow-fluffy for pure goodness sake! Vanilla cookie cake topped with clouds of marshmallow, topped all over with pure sweet chocolate. Kids are mad for Mallomars! CHOCOLATE PINWHEELS: Big and round with a hole in the middle! Made with delicate sweet chocolate-y cake, piled high with fluffy white marshmallow - then generously covered all over with mm-mm-melt-in-your-mouth pure sweet chocolate! CHOCOLATE COVERED SUGAR IS: Dainty, delicate, slim, but 'big' on chocolate yummi Three crunchy wafers with two munchy layers of dreating in between. Lusciously drenched in everybody's fav-pure sweet chocolate! BIG DIPPER CHOCOLATE PIES: Heavenly chocolate treat made to please the real down-to-earth sweet tooth! Whipped, frothy-white marshmallow plumped between crunchy layers of vanilla cookie cake. Coated with pure sweet chocolate, chocolate! IDEAL PEANUT BARS: Mmm-marvelous, mm-mouth-watering, mm!-what-they've-done-to-peanuts. Ideal. Perfect blend of specially roasted peanuts, tender bits of crunchy coconut wrapped in golden cookie cake. And pure sweet chocolate all around! CHOCOLATE LOVERS: look for the packages with the Golden Swirl.

November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM

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Nov 1953: Milk Tray ad from Cadbury's

(+Chocolates; Hazelnuts; and Caramel)

«'See how they put the squiggles on Cadburys Milk Tray'»

An advertisement for Cadbury's Milk Tray chocolate. The ad features a young couple touring the Cadbury's factory and gardens, emphasizing the beauty and care put into the chocolate making process. There are several photos of the garden, the employees and the chocolates.

'See how they put the squiggles on Cadburys Milk Tray'

A young married couple on a visit to Cadbury's Factory in a Garden
can find much to admire: she-the fascinating business of ingre-
dients and flavours; he the machinery and the manual skill. But
Mr. and Mrs. Carter saw much more than this. Instead of the usual
grime and smoke of industry, they saw gardens full of flowers,
tree-shaded walks, wide playing fields.
A QUIET CORNER. The visitors enjoy a saunter
through the gardens. The grounds provide
many a quiet and pleasant walk for the lunch
break or a sunny summer's evening.
THE HUMAN TOUCH. The Quality Con-
trol Committee-like tea-tasters-use
their educated palates to keep quality
up to standard.
ROASTED HAZELNUTS AND CARAMEL are ground to a smooth paste-noisette
If there is any more flavour to be released, this process does it.
AFTER HOURS. There are countless pleasant ways of filling spare time at Bournville.
Tennis, cricket, swimming and bowls enthusiasts are well provided for.
THE END OF THE LINE. Sorted, packed and soon
ready for despatch. Ahead-a journey all over
the world to all those people who are always
saying 'I want Cadburys'.
Printed in England by WATERLOW & Sons LTD., Twyford, Abbey Road, Park Royal, NW 10, and published by the BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION at 35 Marvlebone High Streat,
London, W.1 November 20, 1953

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Nov 1971: Watches and Jewellery ad from James Walker

(+Accutron Day-Date Watch; 9ct. H.M. Gold Cuff Links with matching Tie Tack; 9ct. H.M. Gold St. Christopher charm with 9ct. gold chain; 9ct. H.M. Gold Identity Bracelet; 9ct. H.M. Gold Signet Ring; 9ct. H.M. Gold 3 Stone Garnet Ring, and more)

An advertisement for a jewellery vendor, showcasing a range of watches, rings, and jewellery. A variety of wrist watches are pictured, along with a battery-powered clock. Cuff links, identity bracelets, garnet rings, and a gold-plated lighter are also featured. The ad promotes giving the gift of time.

the pleasure of
“Giving Time”
from...

RINGS WATCHES JEWELLERY
SILVERWARE CUTLERY etc.
Over 100 branches in London and Home
Counties
Accurist
Automatic Date Watch
with Stainless Steel
Bracelet. 21 Jewels..
£16.95
INGERSOLL
Mens Swiss movement,
in brushed gilt case.
Smart blue dial, date
rally strap. £5.70
AVIA
21 Jewel Incabloc Day-
Date watch with Gold
Plated Case and Stainless
Steel back. Water Resis-
tant. £19.95
SMITHS
Alarm Watch, with 17
Jewel movement. Water
Resistant. Stainless Steel
back. £8.64
BULOVA
Accutron Day-Date
Watch Stainless Steel
case, Water Resistant
blue dial. £77.00
SMITHS
LOUIS Sectronic battery
mantle Clock.
£12.50
CARAVELLE
Caravelle Auto Date
Watch Stainless Steel
case and Bracelet. Water
Resistant. £18.25
EXCALIBUR
Gents Rolled Gold front
expanding Watch Brace-
let. £3.40. Also in Stain-
less Steel. £2.30
9ct. Gold from £39.00
ROTARY
Stainless Steel Self-
winding Day-Date
Bracelet Watch. 21
Jewel Precision, lever
movement. Unbreakable
Mainspring. Water Re-
sistant. Incabloc. Grey,
dial with raised faceted
batons and hands. £26.50
9ct. H.M. Gold Cuff Links
with matching Tie Tack.
£17.50
9ct. H.M. Gold St.
Christopher charm with
9ct. gold chain. £25.50
9ct. H.M. Gold Identity
Bracelet. £22.50
9ct. H.M. Gold Signet
Ring. £21.00
Gold Plated Dunhill
Rollagas Lighter. £14.45.
9ct. H.M. Gold 3 Stone
Garnet Ring. £13.50
Rolled Gold YARD-O-
LEAD propelling pencil.
£5.50
9ct. H.M. Gold Diamond
Cut Tie Clip. £6.50

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From America, Nov 1950: Sunbeam Coffeemaster ad from Sunbeam Corporation (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Sunbeam Toaster; Mixmaster; Ironmaster; Waffle Baker; and Shavemaster)

«Is your assurance of a Perfect Cup of Coffee EVERY TIME!»

An advertisement for a vacuum-type coffee maker. The ad features a man's reflection in the coffee maker and highlights the automatic features, ease of use, and high-quality coffee. It also mentions no glass bowls to break.

Is your assurance of a Perfect Cup of Coffee EVERY TIME!

because
• The water is always at correct high heat . . . automatically
• Brewing Time is always the same . . . automatically
• All the water rises to agitate with the coffee . . . automatically
• Coffee is kept piping hot after it's made . . . automatically
Only the Coffeemaster gives you correct water temperature, agitation and brewing time automatically—the secrets of delicious coffee. Whether you make one cup or eight, you always get the same clear, taste-tempting perfection, automatically. All of the water rises to agitate with the coffee. Not a drop ever remains in the lower vessel to dilute the coffee when it comes down. Sunbeam Coffeemaster is a vacuum-type coffee-maker and the ONLY one that gives you this important advantage—it is not a percolator. Be sure YOUR coffee-maker is the Sunbeam Coffeemaster to get the assurance of the same perfect cup of coffee every time. The truly automatic coffee-maker. See your dealer.
© SUNBEAM CORPORATION, Dept. 53, Chicago 50, III. • Canada: 321 Weston Rd., Toronto 9
Famous for Sunbeam Toaster, Mixmaster, Ironmaster, Waffle Baker, Shavemaster, etc.
NO GLASS BOWLS TO BREAK... ALL GEM-LIKE CHROME PLATE
Give Sunbeam and you give the finest
Set it! Forget it!
Shuts off by itself when coffee is done...then re-sets itself to keep coffee hot AUTOMATICALLY
ALL YOU DO IS PUT IN THE WATER AND COFFEE.
SET IT! FORGET IT! Read the paper, dress the children, In a few minutes, click! . . . it shuts itself off when coffee is done. Resets itself to keep coffee hot.
Remove the brew top and you have the loveliest of servers...for every coffee-serving occasion.

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Nov 1963: Zubes ad

«SAW THROAT?»

This black and white newspaper advertisement with halftone shading features an image of a crying boy with a ruffled collar and the words "Saw Throat? Go Suck a Zube." The bottom of the ad contains details about how Zubes are best for throat or chest.

SAW THROAT?

ZUBES ARE BEST
FOR THROAT OR CHEST
HANDY POCKET PACK 6"
VACCUM TINS VI

November 10, 2025 at 8:55 AM

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Nov 1987: Christmas Shopping ad from W. H. Smith

(+Computers; Travel; Sounds; Toys and Games; Books; Stationery; Greetings Cards; and News)

«When you come Christmas shopping at W. H. SMITH»

This is a Christmas advertisement showing a store's opening hours and products. It has extended hours for late-night shopping and open times for Fridays, Saturdays and other days.

When you come Christmas shopping at W. H. SMITH

just look at the
wide range of
departments
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING
26th NOV.
3rd DEC.
10th DEC.
17th DEC.
21st DEC.
22nd DEC.
until
9p.m.
until
8p.m.
OPEN
UNTIL 6p.m.
ON
FRIDAYS &
SATURDAYS
UP TO
CHRISTMAS
OPEN
8.45a.m.
to
5.30p.m.
ALL
OTHER
DAYS
10-20, The Prospect Centre, Hull

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Nov 1973: Ceylon Tea ad from International

(+72 Teabags and 1 lb Packs of Tea)

«Now everybody's cup of tea.»

This black and white advertisement attempts to lower the perceived cost of Ceylon Tea in the eyes of the British public. A picture of rich people enjoying a folly accompanies the text. International reduces the price of Ceylon Tea.

Now everybody's cup of tea.

They had enough money to lavish
on strange and exotic buildings-
follies just for fun. Enough money
to be able to enjoy the expensive
taste of Ceylon Tea.
Now International has put an
end to the folly of expensive teas.
You can get Ceylon flavour at
a reasonable price. In fact at a
reduced price: between 12-24 November,
International are reducing 1 lb
packs from 7p to 6p and 72 teabags
from 22p to 19p. Look for the
Ceylon Lion on the pack, it means
luxurious Ceylon flavour.

November 10, 2025 at 6:55 AM

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Nov 1989: Lohengrin Bereich Nierstein ad from Co-op

(+99 Tea Bags; Kit Kat; Choc Chip Muesli; King Size Sausage Rolls; Lemonade; Mincemeat; Willow; and Mixers)

«All Yule Need For Christmas... at prices Yule Enjoy»

This is an advert for a supermarket's Christmas products. The ad features a range of food and drinks including wine, tea, chocolate, muesli, sausage rolls, lemonade, mincemeat, willow spread and tonic water.

All Yule Need For Christmas... at prices Yule Enjoy

At most Co-op Stores subject to availability.
Offer ends 9th December 1989.
It is an offence to sell alcohol to persons under 18 years of age.

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Nov 1959: 'Gold Label' Bottles ad from Haig

(+'Gold Label' Half Flasks; 'Gold Label' Quarter Flasks; and 'Gold Label' Miniatures)

«Haig in every Home
Don't be vague-Ask for Haig»

This is an advertisement for a whisky product. The image contains a festive background with holly leaves and berries, framing the main text and product image. The advert encourages potential customers to seek out the product at local establishments and stores. A bottle of the whisky is prominently featured, highlighting its label.

Haig in every Home
Don't be vague-Ask for Haig

for Christmas and New Year!
OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE
AT YOUR 'LOCAL', AT OFF-LICENCES
AND ALL WINE & SPIRIT STORES
HAIG
'GOLD LABEL'
Bottles 37/6
Half Flasks 19/6
Quarter Flasks 10)-
Miniatures 3/10

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Nov 1943: Ready-to-Eat Cereals ad from Cereal Breakfast Food Manufacturers (War Time) Association

«Why
YOU CAN'T HAVE ALL THE
READY-TO-EAT CEREALS
YOU WOULD LIKE»

This is an advertisement explaining why consumers may not be able to obtain all the ready-to-eat cereals they desire. This shortage is due to the war conditions impacting the demand for breakfast foods and zoning restrictions limiting choice availability.

Why
YOU CAN'T HAVE ALL THE
READY-TO-EAT CEREALS
YOU WOULD LIKE

Many people are asking why - now that
Ready-to-Eat cereals are zoned - it should
be more difficult to get them.

The reasons are:-
1. Owing to war conditions, foods which add variety as
well as nourishment to breakfast are in great demand.
So it is not surprising that there has been a marked
increase in the demand for ready-to-eat cereals.
2. The fact that cereals are zoned limits the variety of
choice available in any particular district.

Nevertheless, you can be quite
sure that grocer, wholesaler and
manufacturer are all doing their
utmost to see that everybody
gets a fair share. When you do
get your ready-to-eat cereal,
you, too, can help - by making
it go as far as possible.

Issued by the

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From America, Nov 1956: Brown 'n Serve Rolls ad from Wonder Bread (Continental Baking Company) (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Brown 'n Serve Dinner Rolls and Brown 'n Serve French Rolls With Poppy Seeds)

«Lady... Be A Genius IN 2 DELIGHTFUL WAYS... IN JUST 6 MINUTES»

An advertisement for a convenience food, featuring rolls that can be quickly baked for a meal. It presents a step-by-step guide to baking them and emphasizes the foolproof formula, promising perfect results every time.

Lady... Be A Genius IN 2 DELIGHTFUL WAYS... IN JUST 6 MINUTES

WONDER BROWN 'N SERVE DINNER ROLLS
-Perfect For Every Meal
WONDER BROWN 'N SERVE FRENCH ROLLS
With Poppy Seeds
FRESH!
Bake At 450 Degrees
For 6-8 Minutes.
Guaranteed
Foolproof!
BECAUSE WONDER
BROWN 'N SERVE ROLLS
BAKE
ALL THE WAY THROUGH
ALL YOU DO IS
In
Cellophane-
Fresh At Your
Grocer's Today-
Stock Up!
FRESH!
Bake At 425 Degrees
For 8-10 Minutes.
Your Family And Guests Will Rave About These 2
Wonder BROWN 'N SERVE Perfect Baking Delights!
Best Rolls
I Ever Tasted!
SOLVED AT LAST is the problem many
women have had with ready-to-bake rolls...
soggy, unbaked dough in the middle.
Just take Wonder Brown 'n Serve Rolls out
of the package and do this: put them on an
ungreased baking sheet in pre-heated oven
(follow instructions on package)... brush
tops with melted butter ... serve and take
a bow!
You get perfect results ... delicious rolls,
the crust brown ... the inside tender and
light and completely baked through ... or
your money back from your grocer!
IT'S THE WONDER FORMULA-A perfect
roll breaks through at a touch ... it is not
tough!
Today-Stock Up On
A perfect roll is glistening brown on the
outside ... and tender white inside with a
delicate texture ... it is not uncooked or
soggy!
The secret of Wonder Brown 'n Serve Rolls
is in the formula... to banish the chance of
failure to cook through the middle!
BE A GENIUS-Get Wonder Brown 'n Serve
Rolls ... follow the simple directions.
And ... in 6 minutes ... you're a genius.
Because the Wonder formula for Brown 'n
Serve Rolls takes the guesswork and chance
of failure out!
Get Wonder Brown 'n Serve Rolls fresh from
your grocer today. And hear your family
sing your praises.
BAKED BY THE BAKERS OF FAMOUS WONDER BREAD
Copr., 1956,...

November 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM

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Nov 1928: Autumn Coats ad from C&A Modes Limited

«SATURDAY BARGAINS»

This vintage advertisement from C&A promotes Saturday Bargains, showcasing stylish Autumn Coats with sable-dyed hare trim. The offer extends to other quality garments, providing shoppers with a diverse selection. The store opens on Saturday afternoons.

SATURDAY BARGAINS

“WHERE THE MODE OF THE MOMENT COSTS LESS THAN ELSEWHERE !'
This week's
MODES LIMITED.
SPECIAL
PURCHASE
49,3
This special purchase of Autumn Coats is not just "end of the season" stock, but the pick of a manufacturer's range. Each has an individual style and the latest Bolster Collar, Cuffs and Hem in fashionable Striped Coney on very smartly tailored Faced Cloth. Early Shoppers will have the pick at this phenomenal Bargain Price.
Again! Another special Value. Here the lavish trimmings on the Bolster Collar, Cuffs and Hem are Sable-dyed Hare. The Faced Cloth is tailored on novel lines, slightly shaped. Hundreds of other Coats are included in this offer of super quality garments which afford a huge variation of style for the personal shopper.
OPEN SATURDAY AFTERNOON
No Post Orders Shop at Fashion Headquarters No Post Orders
LONDON LIVERPOOL BIRMINGHAM MANCHESTER LONDON
154-10 OXFORD ST CHURCH STREET CORPORATION STREET OLDHAM STREET 376-384 OXFORD SL
MODES LIMITED

November 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM

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Nov 1972: Workmate ad from Black & Decker

(+Dual height model Workmate WM 325; Single height model Workmate WM 225; and Conversion kit of legs WM 275)

«Meet the best Workmate a man ever had!»

An advertisement for a portable workbench. The workbench can be used as a vice, a saw bench, or a painting bench. It is lightweight and can be folded up for easy storage. It comes with a no-repair-costs guarantee for the first year of use.

Meet the best Workmate a man ever had!

"ANDY, THIS
KITCHEN MUST
HAVE COST YOU
A FORTUNE!"
"NO, SIMPLE
REALLY"
...I did it all myself with my Black & Decker
Workmate. It's the complete portable
workbench, works like this...
... Even a fumble fingers like me can
get down to the most intricate chiselling
with a Workmate. It leaves both hands
free, you see, to concentrate on the job...
0000
for
... Sawing, no trouble. The
Workmate takes a flimsy 8' x4' sheet.
Even hardboard. Or a 20' plank...'
...Last thing, I used it as a bench
all my painting, then when I was
finished folded it up, 291" x 29 x 7
and stowed it away for the next job...
... The worktop is one massive
vice, which can apply up to 4 tons
pressure...so planing the doors
was no trouble...'
...The vice has a taper action. And it
takes all my powertools with ease...
At their fullest extent the jaws open
to 4" wide. To hold anything wider
you fit special pegs into the holes in
the vice jaws...
No-repair-costs guarantee
... Amazing
piece of engineering,
the Workmate.
It only weighs 21 lb, yet
it's really sturdy: it's braced 36
ways and it can withstand weights
of up to of a ton-Black & Decker
guarantee it. You can get it for only
If your Black & Decker Workmate is found to be faulty in the first year of
use, we fix it free. We have 21 service branches and 500 service collection
centres nationwide. (You can write personally to our Chairman, Robert
Appleby, if you ever have any complaints. His address is: Black & Decker Ltd.,
Cannon Lane, Maidenhead, SL63PD.)
*Price details:
Single height model WM 225 £19-95*
Dual height model WM 325 £24-95*
Conversion kit of legs
converts model
WM225 to WM325
WM 275 £5-95*
*Manufacturer's maximum recommended
retail price.
£19.95*
and it's ...

November 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM

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From Argentina, Dec 1955: Lápiz Labial con Seda ad from Helena Rubinstein (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Lápiz Labial Steilong and Lápiz Labial Alianza)

«Highlight even more the beauty of your lips...»

[ENGinALT]

An advertisement for a variety of lipsticks in 14 marvelous colors. Each lipstick has a different formula to suit different needs, such as long-lasting wear, added shine from silk, and creaminess for dry lips.
«Highlight even more the beauty of your lips...

Helena Rubinstein has created three lipstick formulas so that every woman can find the Lipstick most suitable to enhance the beauty of her lips.

Lápiz Labial Steilong ¡Más Adherente! (More Adhesive!)
With its exclusive "Indelibase" formula, it stays on the lips for hours, with its color always perfect. Steilong allows you to drink, smoke and kiss without worries. $ 30.- Replacement $ 16.-

Lápiz Labial con Seda ¡Más Brillante! (More Brilliant!)
Unique lipstick whose formula contains pure natural silk, the magic ingredient that gives incomparable smoothness, shine and luminosity. Ideal for nighttime use. $ 40.- Replacement $ 20.-

Lápiz Labial Alianza ¡Más Cremoso! (More Creamy!)
With its creamy consistency, it adapts marvelously to dry and opaque lips, giving them beauty and softness. Protects the lips from cracks and dryness. $ 27.- Replacement $ 14.-

IN 14 MARAVILLOSOS Y VARIADOS COLORES (IN 14 WONDERFUL AND VARIED COLORS)
Try the new tone "ROSA SOLANA"

At the Helena Rubinstein Beauty Institute, Florida 954 (32-5351), Facial Treatments, Body Massages with Heat Chambers, Manicure, Pedicure and Depilation are performed.»

November 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM

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Nov 1924: Ovaltine ad

«Elected as the Supreme Builder of a Sound Constitution»

This is an advertisement for Ovaltine, a tonic food beverage, which is marketed as being able to help build up a sound constitution, with delicious flavor, supreme nourishing value and easy digestion.

Elected as the Supreme Builder of a Sound Constitution

The overwhelming vote of men and women all over the world
is that there is no food comparable with “Ovaltine” for
building up a sound constitution and ensuring good health.
“Ovaltine” is the favourite family food-beverage for these reasons :-
DELICIOUS FLAVOUR. Everyone enjoys the delightful flavour of
“Ovaltine” and prefers it to tea, coffee or any other beverage.
SUPREME NOURISHING VALUE. Prepared from barley malt,
creamy milk and eggs, one cup of “Ovaltine” contains more nourish-
ment than 12 cups of beef extract, 7 cups of cocoa or 3 eggs.
FOOD ELEMENTS CORRECTLY BALANCED. “Ovaltine” supplies
in correct ratio all the health-giving vitamins, and also all the other
equally important elements of a complete and perfect food.
EASE OF DIGESTION. Every particle is assimilated into the
system, giving health, strength and vitality.
Builds-up Brain, Nerve and Body
Sold by all Chemists at 1/6, 2/6 and 4/6.

November 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM

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Nov 1988: Microwave Oven ad from Asda

(+Morphy Richards 150 Microwave Oven; Premium Choice Peas; Tendergrill Beef Topsteaks; Tendergrill Lamb Topsteaks; Twin Pack Ocean Pie; Tendergrill Grillsteaks; Broccoli Spears; Fish Fingers; Oven Crunches, and more)

November 9, 2025 at 7:55 AM

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