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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 12m

From Australia, Oct 1945: V-8 Car ad from Ford (+Mercury Car; Truck; Utility Vehicle; Prefect 10 H.P. Car; and Anglia 8 H.P.) «LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR FUTURE FORD»

This ad for Ford highlights that there are over 30 million Ford owners around the world. The company established itself in Australia 20 years ago. It hopes that the public will look forward to their future Ford cars.

LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR FUTURE FORD

Ford world sales total more than 30 million vehicles. This huge production figure gives
some idea of the part Ford has played in the progress and development of the world... it is
also striking evidence of public preference for Ford products. The reputation of those products
has been built on the Ford policy of value- to provide the finest vehicles at the lowest possible price.
Ford-Australia was established just over 20 years ago to serve this country's transport needs. During the
war years, you have not had the vehicles you have wanted-but now it is possible to advise you with
confidence to...
FORD V-8 CARS... TRUCKS AND
UTILITIES... MERCURY CARS
PREFECT 10 H.P. CARS AND
UTILITIES... ANGLIA 8 H.P.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. (INC. IN VIC.). REG. OFFICE: GEELONG, VICTORIA
AND AT SYDNEY, BRISBANE, LARGS BAY (S.A.), AND NORTH FREMANTLE (W.A.)

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 1h

From Australia, Oct 1953: Wheat Crunch ad from Peek Frean's «Here's real Crunchy nourishment, Mr. Peek!»

An advertisement for biscuits. Wheat Crunch is made from the finest wheat and rich in butter. They can be served at any time with any drink or meal.

Here's real Crunchy nourishment, Mr. Peek!

Here's the family's favourite biscuit in all its golden crispness! Made from the finest wheat and rich in butter, Wheat Crunch are wonderful food value. Serve them at any time... with tea, coffee or cool drinks ... or with meals. Wheat Crunch are delicious and good for you!

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NullPointer 🍄 @nuiipointer.bsky.social · 16h

I’ll have the sickly green one, please.

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Jenny Schwartz @jennyschwartz.bsky.social · 5h

I don't think I've ever eaten a Scotch egg. I'm fine with that.

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 5h

From Germany, Oct 1968: Instant Coffee ad from Inka Kaffee «You can taste the sun of South America» [ENGinALT]

Advertisement for instant coffee that emphasizes its smooth roasting, special filtering, and freeze-concentration, resulting in a product similar to freshly ground coffee beans.
«You can taste the sun of South America

So good is this coffee, * that we have decorated it with the golden sun of the Inca kings in tropical South America... INKA coffee, gently roasted, specially filtered and freeze-concentrated in a modern, progressive process. Whoever sees him immediately thinks of freshly ground coffee beans.
* PURE COFFEE BEAN EXTRACT»

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 6h

From Argentina, Oct 1972: SLACKNIT Fabric ad from SUDAMTEX (+Pants) «Dare with SLACKNIT (Fashion for amazement)» [ENGinALT]

Advertisement for a new fabric by the name of SLACKNIT, a knitted fabric made from polyester fiber, designed to provide elasticity, comfort and freedom of movement. SLACKNIT adapts to the body with a surprising naturalness and does not wrinkle. They're so popular in the US, they're even shown on television on Saturdays!
«Dare with SLACKNIT (Fashion for amazement)

SLACKNIT is a new knitted fabric with Acrocel polyester fiber, conceived with all the necessary attributes to provide elasticity, comfort and freedom of movement totally unknown until today. SLACKNIT does not wrinkle in the slightest. SLACKNIT adapts to the body with a surprising naturalness.
SLACKNIT DOES NOT NEED IRONING. Its exclusive weave allows it to breathe like the pores of the skin. And what can I say about its colors and its wonderful texture!
The pants in SLACKNIT are already a sensation in the United States.
Imagine what could happen in Argentina.
SLACKNIT New knitted fabric with ACROCEL
and that's how it is, SUDAMTEX says so.
"Share the best young rhythm with SLACKNIT on television: HIGH TENSION!
Every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. on Channel 13."»

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 7h

From Australia, Oct 1952: Nylons ad from Prestige «"Sole Secret" Illusions»

An advertisement for ultra-sheer nylons with a soft absorbent hidden lisle sole for added comfort. The nylons are priced at 16/9 and are suitable for glamour and foot comfort, even with revealing sandals and cut-away shoes.

"Sole Secret" Illusions

a 15 denier ultra sheer nylon... with a fine lisle undersole
for added softness and
foot comfort.
Illusions The ultra sheer 15 denier nylon with a soft absorbent hidden
lisle sole keeps feet floating on air.
Toe cap and heels are all nylon... even the most revealing
sandals and cut-away shoes keep this smart comfort secret.
For glamour and foot comfort in an ultra sheer nylon - Illusions with
the "Sole Secret"
16/9
Makers of exclusive hosiery for every occasion
Illusions
The ultra sheer Nylons
with the "Sole Secret

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 15h

From America, Oct 1957: Pizza Pie Mix ad from Chef Boy-Ar-Dee (+Pizza Flour Mix; Pizza Sauce; Grated Cheese; and Active Dry Yeast) «“Enjoy the tangiest pizza this side of Naples-in minutes!”»

This image advertises Chef Boy-Ar-Dee Pizza Pie Mix. The ad features a cooked pizza cut into squares, along with apples and milk. The promotional text emphasizes the convenience and Italian taste of the product, allowing one to create an appetizer or complete meal within minutes. All the complete makings are in one box. The advert also includes an image of a Mediterranean balcony with a small table set with pizza.

“Enjoy the tangiest pizza this side of Naples-in minutes!”

Think of it. In mere minutes you can treat the folks at your house to real Italian pizza with the warm, spicy good-ness of the original Neapolitan dish!
It's so easy and such fun, too with Chef Boy-Ar-Dee Pizza Pie Mix.
You get the ingredients for a crispy, brown crust ... a can of rich, red filling spiced to Italian perfec-tion... and a can of tasty Italian-style cheese.
Bake about 20 minutes. Then the real fun!
For instance, try Chef Pizza cut appetizer-size or in generous squares for snacks... perhaps topped with crispy bacon or tiny sausages!
More fun: let the kids fix their own party meal. Makes a hearty Italian-style family dinner, too! One package makes 5 big servings.
For pizza that has everything get the mix that gives you everything including cheese!
You're just a stone's throw from the Mediterranean when you sit down to a snack of
Italian-style Chef Boy-Ar-Dee Pizza. The pleasure is yours on a moment's notice.

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 16h

From Argentina, Nov 1959: CELOFAN DUCILO Packaging ad from Celofan Ducilo (+Vegetables; Bread; Meat; Fish; Fruits; Pasta; and Food) «Transparent shield that ensures the protection of thousands of articles.» [ENGinALT]

This advertisement for a transparent packaging material emphasizes the protective qualities of the product, assuring that it safeguards against dust, insects, humidity, unsanitary conditions, and odors. In Argentina and worldwide, top brands package their goods using this material. The product enhances supermarket success by keeping items fresh longer and ensuring purity, quality, and cleanliness.
«Transparent shield that ensures the protection of thousands of articles.

CELOFAN DUCILO provides vegetables, bread, meat, fish, fruits, pasta and other foods with inviolable protection against:
• dust and dirt
• insects and germs
• humidity and temperature changes
• unsanitary contacts
• odors
CELOFAN DUCILO has boosted the success of supermarkets because products wrapped in CELOFAN DUCILO stay fresh and last longer, offering a guarantee of unsurpassed purity, quality and cleanliness.
In Argentina and around the world, the best brands package their products with CELOFAN.
DEMAND FROM YOUR SUPPLIER THE CLEAN AND TRANSPARENT PROTECTION OF CELOFAN.
Shows what it protects... protects what it shows»

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 17h

From America, Oct 1948: Beer ad from Budweiser «It lives with good taste everywhere»

An advertisement promoting Budweiser beer and Fred Harvey's restaurants and hotels. The image features a vintage scene of people arriving at a Fred Harvey establishment via train, with a focus on how both Budweiser and Fred Harvey contributed to a good and unique experience on the American frontier.

It lives with good taste everywhere

On time or late, travelers in the '70's could count upon one thing with absolute certainty. Their meals along the way would be the worst imaginable. In 1876, young Fred Harvey opened his first restaurant in Topeka and astounded patrons with tempting dishes excellently cooked and superbly served. Soon Harvey hotels and restaurants followed Santa Fe rails across half a continent. Then came the dining car making train passengers in America the best fed on Earth.
In that same year of 1876, Budweiser came into being and quickly took its rightful place beside the best that cooking skill had to offer. As yesterday, so today, every sip tells you why it is something more than beer-a tradition in hospitality.

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 20h

From Argentina, Nov 1953: Fabric ad from Everglaze (+Clothing) «"The latest fashion"» [ENGinALT]

Advertisement for fabric featuring a woman wearing a dress and jacket made of the fabric. The fabric is described as the latest in high fashion, with a delicate filigree design on a white background.
«"The latest fashion"

In the great high fashion shows is
the magic fabric.
Charming creation FRIDL LOOS in "Everglaze"
herringbone embossed with delicate
filigree on white background.
* A registered trademark that
means finished fabrics and
reviewed according
procedures and standards
controlled and prescribed by
Joseph Bancroft & Sons Co.
From USA»

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 21h

From America, Oct 1945: Jell-O ad from General Foods (+Jade Ring Salad; Party Puddings; Pudding; Chocolate Jell-O Pudding; Vanilla; and Butterscotch) «What's found only in Jell-O? That "locked-in" Jell-O Flavor!»

A 1940s food advertisement promotes Jell-O and Jell-O Puddings as festive delicacies in a sugar-short season. The recipes for Jade Ring Salad and various Party Puddings are highlighted. An illustration features women at a table discussing tightening their belts, a reference to wartime rationing.

What's found only in Jell-O? That "locked-in" Jell-O Flavor!

Tighter belts will be worn for some time in America.
And very nice they will look, too. They'll be the badge of well-informed, patriotic people who know how seriously food is needed now to secure the peace.
This sugar-short season, everybody's favorite Jell-O and Jell-O Puddings, for instance, will be rare and festive delicacies.
Which means that when they do appear, they surely ought to be made to go far and look beautiful!
When the sugar shortage eases up, the makers of Jell-O and Jell-O Puddings will once more be able to make all that folks want. And meanwhile the cue for each of us is: when any food is scarce share and play square.
Jell-O is a trade-mark owned by General Foods
Like Grandma's only more so!

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

From America, Nov 1972: Manta ad from Buick (+Opel Manta) «200,000 Europeans have driven the Opel Manta over 2 billion miles. Now Buick introduces the Manta to America.»

Advertisement for the Buick Manta. This car has rack and pinion steering, power front disc brakes, a 1.9 liter engine and a long list of standard equipment.

200,000 Europeans have driven the Opel Manta over 2 billion miles. Now Buick introduces the Manta to America.

September, 1970. The Opel Manta
was introduced to Europe. Since then,
over 200,000 Europeans have bought it
and driven it more than 2 billion miles
over European roads. In real-life condi-
tions.
Day-in, day-out.
Now Buick brings the Manta to
America. A proven, reliable, economy
car with rack and pinion steering, power
front disc brakes, 1.9 liter engine and a
long list of standard equipment.
Plus a little something extra.
Luxury.
Which is a little something you
don't usually find in economy cars.
Test-drive the new Manta in
America.
German precision imported by General Motors.
Sold and serviced by 2200 Buick dealers.
Each Manta
luxus interior
matches
the car's exterior
color.
This maroon one
comes only
inside maroon
Mantas.

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

From Italy, Oct 1977: 128 ad from Fiat «128: a great car. A good car is born, a great car becomes.» [ENGinALT]

This black and white advertisement features a car. It emphasizes the car's reliability, fuel efficiency, and standard equipment. It highlights that over 1000 new customers choose the vehicle every day, and offers a new doubled warranty of 12 months for all the manufacturer's cars.
«128: a great car. A good car is born, a great car becomes.

Now standard equipment also includes headrests, heated rear window, anti-theft device, on C and CL trims.
They say so a thousand new customers every day.
There are more than 1000 motorists who choose a 128 every day: they choose it because they know.
Because they know that its reliability is now perfect.
Because they know that it is now unbeatable in the "1100" and "1300" category for fuel economy (even 17 km per liter).
Because they know that no competitor has succeeded in aging its constructive formula: front-wheel drive, 4-wheel independent suspension, front disc brakes, servo braking, brake corrector, radial tires.
Because they know that it is always the best-selling "4-door" in Italy.
Because they know that it is now unbeatable in terms of finish and completeness of standard equipment.
Because they know that a "great car" becomes.
The 128 still has its best years to come.
New doubled guarantee of 12 months as for all the manufacturer's cars.»

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Librarian Soul @librariansoul.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This translation should be more like, “Pastamatic: Today making pasta has become a pleasure. Like eating it.” It’s really one sentence split up for emphasis.

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

From Australia, Oct 1951: Autoradiogram ad from H-M-V (+Table Radio; Portable Radio; and Battery Sets) «The easiest of TERMS buys the best in radio»

An advertisement for "His Master's Voice" (H-M-V) radios and radiograms, highlighting various models suitable for different rooms in the house, emphasizing easy payment terms, and promoting quality.

The easiest of TERMS buys the best in radio

IN THE LOUNGE ROOM
"H.M.V.'s" beautiful autoradiogram model R53A in walnut or rosewood cabinet.
FROM Two more console radiograms by "H.M.V." Model E43D/E, 25/6 weekly "The Sir Ernest Fisk" Model (R43A), 31/- weekly.
IN THE SUNROOM "H.M.V.'s" 5 valve table model C23B.
Take the "H.M.V." portable radio model B61C to the laundry when you do the washing.
"H.M.V.'s" famous "Little Nipper" only
In four, beautiful colours cream, green, walnut, burgundy at no extra cost
IN THE BEDROOM "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" mantel model C13C.
Two "H.M.V." battery sets for dry battery, vibrator or home lighting plant operation. Model BIIA, Model C21A, 11/6 weekly. 8/- weekly (12/32-50 volts).
The popular "H.M.V." table radio-gram with dual wave reception (model D33A).
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LTD. (Inc. in England), HOMEBUSH, N.5.W.
Your safeguard is "H.M.V.'s" half century of experience at no extra cost

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

From America, Nov 1971: Puerto Rican Rum ad from Rums of Puerto Rico (+Rum Screwdriver; White Puerto Rican Rum; and Silver Puerto Rican Rum) «RUM SCREWDRIVER IT'S CATCHING ON.»

Advertisement for Puerto Rican Rum in a screwdriver. The taste doesn't disappear behind the orange juice and complements it with a little taste of its own. Rum is distilled at high proof, filtered with charcoal, and aged for added smoothness.

RUM SCREWDRIVER IT'S CATCHING ON.

Anyone who has ever put vodka in orange juice knows what it comes out tasting like.
Orange juice.
On the other hand, put Puerto Rican Rum in orange juice and you end up with something that tastes like something else.
The taste of White or Silver Puerto Rican Rum doesn't disappear behind the orange.
It complements it with a subtle little taste of its own, just enough to remember it by.
Every Puerto Rican Rum is distilled at high proof.
And filtered with charcoal and aged for added smoothness.
So make your next screwdriver with Puerto Rican Rum.
It'll taste more like
what you drink before dinner, and less like what you
drink before breakfast.
THE RUMS OF PUERTO RICO
© 1971 Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
A Rum Screwdriver is made like any other
screwdriver, except with Puerto Rican Rum. For a
free book of the many drinks you can make with rum,
write: Rums of Puerto Rico, 666 Fifth Ave., N.Y.,
Ν.Υ. 10019.

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

From Australia, Oct 1959: Barossa Pearl ad from Orlando Wines (+Barossa Rosé) «Red and White... both a delight!»

An advertisement promoting Orlando Wines. The advertisement features both Barossa Pearl and Barossa Rosé wines, emphasizing their suitability for various occasions, from formal gatherings to intimate get-togethers.

Red and White... both a delight!

Good food and good company deserve the complement of a wine that's joyfully in agreement. Either Barossa Pearl or Barossa Rosé is "special enough" for the formal occasion or the long-planned party... and is completely happy and companionable on informal "get-togethers" (indoors or out) and intimate little gatherings. Barossa Pearl and Barossa Rosé have that twinkling, bubbling vivacity that's always joyfully in tune with the cheerful occasion.

Barossa Rosé
...rosy-red Rosé, a "pearl" wine with an intriguing hint of sparkle, is slightly sweet, yet fresh and stimulating on the palate. It is the ideal wine for your Barbecues.

Barossa Pearl
... a light, delicate table wine made from Riesling grapes in the "Spritzig" tradition, which gives it an exciting 'pearl' effervescence.

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

From America, Nov 1985: Star System 20" TV ad from Magnavox (+TV and Stereo System) «Take away its great picture and you'll still be impressed with what you see.»

This advertisement promotes the Magnavox Star System 20" TV with integrated stereo sound system, a flat screen, a 32-function remote control, on-screen graphics, a full jack panel, and a stylish design.

Take away its great picture and you'll still be impressed with what you see.

Introducing the Magnavox
Star System 20" TV stereo
receiver/monitor.

The simple fact is that most
other TV sets can't match the
picture this one has. But that's
not the only reason to buy it.

Look past that impressive
picture and you'll find a set of
advanced technical features
that are equally impressive.

Take its flat, square picture
tube. This gives you much less
reflection and distortion and,
therefore, a sharper, more
lifelike picture.

Or take its special expanded
stereo sound system. It has a
unique integrated circuit that
creates an unusually lush, full
sound. What's more, you can
even customize that sound to
fit the program that you're
watching.

Add a 32-function remote
control. As well as on-screen
graphics that can help you to
make precise adjustments to
your bass, treble and sound
balance. And a full jack panel
that lets you plug in anything
from a VCR to most personal
computers.

Put it all in a stylish design
that's actually narrower than a
13" set and you have the best TV
we've ever made. Period.

The Magnavox Star System
20" TV. Its great picture is only
part of the picture.

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

From Australia, Oct 1937: Needlework Department and H. J Heinz Co. Pty. Ltd. ads «HEINZ OVEN BAKED BEANS for BREAKFAST/- for LUNCH/- for DINNER/ JOY OF LIVING for a few pence»

- Advertisements for needlework items. An exquisite bedspread and pillow shams set. Linen Handbags for Summer
- Advertisement for Heinz Baked Beans. The beans are advertised as suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A free recipe folder is offered.

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

From Italy, Oct 1979: PastaMatic ad from Simac (+Pasta; Biscuits; Pizza; Focaccia; Puff Pastry; Crackers; Sandwiches; and Breadsticks) «Pastamatic: Today making pasta has become a pleasure. How to eat it.» [ENGinALT]

Advertisement for the Pastamatic machine that makes pasta contemporaneously, and pasta is ready in minutes. You see the ingredients you put in and you can also make cookies, pizzas, focaccia, puff pastry, crackers, sandwiches, breadsticks.
«Pastamatic: Today making pasta has become a pleasure. How to eat it.

Because Pastamatic is the only machine that kneads and makes pasta at the same time.
Because the pasta is ready in a few minutes.
Because you see the ingredients you put in.
Because you spend less than half of what you would spend buying it in the store.
Because you can also make cookies, pizzas, focaccia, puff pastry, crackers, sandwiches, breadsticks...
Because Pastamatic does everything by itself.
Pastamatic is guaranteed by SIMAC»

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

From Germany, Oct 1959: Wool pants with permanent crease ad (+Wool Pants) «The permanent crease in wool» [ENGinALT]

An advertisement for permanent crease wool pants. The ad shows a pair of wool pants that remain crease-free and describes the advantages of owning the permanent crease wool pants with SIROSET.
«The permanent crease in wool

Never before has something like this been so popular with men? The permanent crease in wool
Now you can move as you want: pure wool trousers with permanent creases. Through Siroset - for always flawless!
Torture every day? In the car? On the trip? In the job? Nothing bothers this crease - it is insensitive to rain, against chemical cleaning,
no more ironing - no bulging!
All the natural properties of the wool remain unadulterated.
From now on, ask for the permanent crease in wool. All good specialist shops know about SIROSET.»

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

From India, Oct 1993: Jewelry ad from Balu Jewellers (+Gold; Silver; and Diamonds) «Belief as high as the sky» «They say there are four types of gold. Adakam - Kilichirai - Sambunatham - Sadurupam If there is a fifth gold You can name it "Balu". - Poet Vairamuthu» [ENGinALT]

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

From Australia, Oct 1956: Cheddar ad from Kraft (+Old English) «Cheese is a wonderful food and KRAFT makes wonderful cheeses»

This vintage advertisement promotes Kraft cheese, suggesting three wonderful ways to enjoy apple pie with cheese. There are recipes, and mentions of flavour combinations with Kraft Cheddar. Also featured is Kraft Old English cheese with a stronger flavour.

Cheese is a wonderful food and KRAFT makes wonderful cheeses

3 wonderful ways
to enjoy Apple Pie
Delicious flavour combinations with cheese.
Straight from the Kraft Kitchen
-3 ideas to make your apple
pies more delicious and extra
nourishing. Every one blends
mild, mellow Kraft Cheddar
Cheese with tangy apples —
flavour feasts to win you new
praise from the family.
Here's the first easy-to-follow
recipe. It's called "American
Open Apple Tart".
Ingredients: ½ lb. short-crust
pastry; 2 large cooking apples,
thinly sliced; rind and juice of
half a lemon; 1 dessertspoon
butter; 2 tablespoons water; 4 oz.
Kraft Cheddar, cut into slices;
¼ cup sugar.
Method: Line an 8" pie plate
with the pastry and crimp the
edge. Fill with the sliced apples
and sprinkle with sugar and
lemon rind. Pour over the lemon
juice and water. Dot with butter.
Cover with butter paper. Place
in a hot oven 400° F., reduce
heat to 350° F. and bake for
approximately 30 minutes or until
pastry is cooked and the apples
soft. Remove the butter paper
and cover the top with the slices
of Kraft Cheddar, over-lapping
them in a circle. Slip the tart
back in the oven for a minute or
two and serve with whipped cream
and cherries. 5 servings.
See the other unusual apple pie
ideas below.
And remember Kraft Cheddar
adds enticing flavour and extra
food value to all the family meals.
That's because Kraft Cheddar is
richer in protein than sirloin beef
- contains valuable milk minerals
and vitamins, too.
Kraft Cheddar is such an econo-
mical way to give your family
satisfying nourishment from
sandwiches to main course dishes
and desserts
… every menu.
… every dish on
"American Open Apple Tart" - with cheese.
Bake at home . . .
Try these little individual apple ...

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

From America, Oct 1951: Triple-Action Model 29 ad from Hoover (+AERO-DYNE Model 51; Upright Cleaners; and Tank Cleaners) «"I would.. if I were you"»

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

From Italy, Oct 1983: Striped sweater ad from Benetton (+Fur hat and Scarf) «Benetton. New Classic.» [ENGinALT]

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Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

As @ericidle.bsky.social so eloquently put it…” this is not a wine for drinking , it is a wine for laying down and avoiding “

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spooky seasonings for a new instance @o-c.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I'm something of a feinschmecker myself

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

From America, Oct 1944: Pliofilm ad from Goodyear (+Oranges; Grapefruit; Celery; Apples; Corn on Cob; Cabbage; Broccoli; Avocados; Bakery Goods; Meats; Soups; Pharmaceuticals; Chemicals; Tobacco; Precision Instruments; Cables; Raincoats; Shower Curtains; and Umbrellas)

An advertisement for Pliofilm, a product used for packaging foods and other items. It highlights its ability to keep food fresh, emphasizing post-war availability. The advertisement contains an image of a tomato being held by a person.

“Was my face red - for a whole month!

ELIEVE it or not, this handsome
tomato was picked red-ripe from the
vine-30 long days ago!
Yet it's kept its garden freshness, and
plumpness, and fine flavor and vitamins all
that time. You can take the word of the
University of Florida's Agricultural
Experiment Station for that!
You see it was harvest-wrapped in PLIOFILM
-that marvelous, new, transparent,
moistureproof, spoilageproof wrapping
material that seals in nature's goodness
and seals out nature's gremlins.
Some day-as soon as the war's over-you'll be able to get
ruby-red, vine-ripened tomatoes just like that from your
own market-all year round. And lots of other fine, fresh,
field and orchard products too-oranges, grapefruit, celery,
apples, corn on the cob, cabbage, broccoli, avocados. As
well as many other good things to eat-bakery goods, meats,
soups and so on. All flavor-fresh-wrapped in PLIOFILM.
Right now, PLIOFILM is doing a grand war job-there's
none left over for us civilians. But, there'll be plenty as
soon as Victory is won-to help bring farm-side freshness
to our tables!
Pliofilm is not just for foods alone. It has
literally thousands of applications as
low-cost protection for pharmaceuticals, chemicals,
tobacco, precision instruments, cables and all
moisture-sensitive products, as well as in the manu-.
facture of raincoats, shower curtains and umbrellas.

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Old International Print Ads @oldinprintads.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

From America, Oct 1949: Clam Chowder ad from Campbell's «Zesty, delicious Clam Chowder»

This advertisement promotes Campbell's Clam Chowder. The artwork features a coastal scene with boats and fishermen, a young boy in rain gear, and a steaming bowl of chowder. The text emphasizes the deliciousness and convenience of the soup.

Zesty, delicious Clam Chowder

IN BAYS AND INLETS ALONG THE SEACOAST CHOICE CLAMS ARE GATHERED AND SHIPPED TO CAMPBELL'S KITCHENS TO MAKE AMERICA'S FAVORITE CLAM CHOWDER
Fresh clams, ripe tomatoes,
Fine herbs and potatoes,
We chop and we dice and we blend;
A skill never prouder
Makes Campbell's Clam Chowder
Delicious and zestful no end!
Juicy, tangy Clams... fine Garden Vegetables are blended in this appetizing soup
Clam chowder has long been a favorite dish of millions. Its popularity has spread across America, all the way from Gloucester, Massachusetts, to Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco.
Folks travel miles to famous seafood restaurants for a piquant, steaming bowlful of this great specialty-clam chowder.
You can enjoy this well-liked seaside treat at home-and at its best-in Campbell's Clam Chowder.
Try this appetizing, delightfully seasoned "soup of the sea" and you'll find it not only delicious, but hearty and satisfying, as well.
For an extra-nourishing chowder, simply add milk instead of water. Either way, have it soon!
LOOK FOR THE RED-AND-WHITE LABEL

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From America, Oct 1951: Coca-Cola ad «Bring Coke into play»

A vintage Coca-Cola advertisement featuring a young couple at a bowling alley. The woman is handing a bottle of Coke to the man, with a Coca-Cola vending machine nearby. The ad emphasizes the refreshing quality of Coke during recreational activities.

Bring Coke into play

Play calls for a pause
...the pause that refreshes
with ice-cold Coca-Cola.
COPYRIGHT 1951, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
"COKE" IS A REGISTERED TRADE-MARK.

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From India, Oct 1976: RT35 Bicycle Engine ad from ராலீ என்ஜின் / Raleigh Engine «Runs without pedaling...More fun on the ride!» [ENGinALT]

This is an advert for a bicycle engine, which can be attached to your bicycle. Now, enjoy riding it without pedaling. The Raleigh Engine RT35 gives higher mileage and is easy to install. Low maintenance. Fuel costs are 4 paise per kilometer.
«Runs without pedaling...More fun on the ride!

Especially designed for bicycles, the Raleigh Engine RT 35 offers more mileage.
Easy to use features:
Easy, lightweight, compact engine - This is the only one of its kind available in India.
Can be fitted to a bicycle without any modification.
Fuel consumption is only 4 paise per kilometer.
Mostly requires no maintenance.
Has the facility to pedal whenever you want.
Supplied and sold by: Raleigh India Limited, Engineering Division, 21, Creak Row Street, Mumbai 400 001»

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“Discover what it does for your evening.” You’re probably drinking alone. “For your friends.” Oh, maybe not. “For just the two of you.” Ok, you have the one friend.

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From Germany, Oct 1968: Chocolates ad from Trumpf (+Hazelnut Croquant Sticks; Marzipan with Jamaica Rum and Almond; Pistachio on Hazelnut Nougat; Liquid Noble Drops in Nut Williams Christ Pear; Dujardin Brandy Cherry; Liquid Noble Drops in Nut Raspberry Spirit; Grand Marnier in Marzipan, and more)

A variety of chocolates from Trumpf is advertised. The boxes of chocolates are marketed as a fine gift for a loved one.
«The Stars: Fine Dining. Choose between Fine Food Specialties and Fine Food Crispy and Nougat. These are the best chocolates from Trumpf - arranged à la carte. You can find your favorite chocolates immediately. It's so easy, to give a lot of love.»

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From Italy, Oct 1989: Crackers ad from Butoni «The taste of living in shape.» [ENGinALT]

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From America, Oct 1970: Lake Country Pink Wine ad from Taylor's (+Lake Country Red Wine and Lake Country White Wine) «Pink is in.»

An advertisement promoting a light pink wine that goes well with dinner. It highlights the wine's mellow taste and suggests enjoying it with friends or just the two of you. The wine is a blend of New York State grapes.

Pink is in.

JUST IN. FROM THE LAKE COUNTRY. New Lake Country Pink is more than just another pretty face at the table. It's a whole new way of dining. Lake Country Pink complements whatever you're having for dinner. And whomever. It has a personality all its own...mellow- tasting yet light in body. (The secret is the fine blend of New York State grapes.) Tonight, chill the new pink. Sip it. Enjoy it. Discover what it does for your evening. For your friends. For just the two of you.

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From America, Oct 1968: Budweiser Beer ad from Anheuser-Busch (+Lager) «Budweiser KING OF BEERS.»

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From America, Oct 1951: Electric Typewriter ad from Ibm (+IBM Electric, Executive Model) «Preferred Position»

An advertisement for IBM electric typewriters. The ad claims that using an IBM typewriter is the best position in the office. An order form is included to send for additional illustrated folders on IBM Electric Typewriters.

Preferred Position

You have the best spot in the office when you're sitting in front of an IBM Electric Typewriter.
Your IBM works for you, requires only the lightest touch, and turns out work of first-class appearance.
No other typewriter is so saving of your time and effort, your company's money. *
*Reproduction of typing on an IBM Electric, Executive Model
IBM, Dept. A-6,
590 Madison Ave., New York 22, N. Y.
In Canada: Don Mills Rd., Toronto 6, Ont.
Please send illustrated folders on
IBM Electric Typewriters.
Name.
Company.
Address
City. State

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From Italy, Oct 1960: Mondiai Toys - Milano and Perugina ads «Fantasy in the game!» «I dream even at night!» [ENGinALT]

- An advertisement for a construction toy features a visual of the toy assembled into various structures, along with pricing information and sales locations.

«Fantasy in the game!

FOR SALE IN THE BEST TOY STORES»

- An advertisement for chocolate features an image of a boy looking upward, with the product name prominently displayed.

«I dream even at night!»

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From Italy, Oct 1973: Box of Chocolates ad from Sette sere PERUGINA (+Graffioni; Gelées alla frutta; Praline; Cremini; Dragées; and Tartufi) «... brings sweetness to the things of the house.» [ENGinALT]

This image features a box of chocolates and advertisements for individual chocolate varieties with images of the products and a price listing.
«... brings sweetness to the things of the house.

A new program of home specialties.

Graffioni: Cherries with rum or maraschino, imprisoned in a Luisa or Gianduja chocolate cup.

Fruit Jellies: Fresh delights of aroma and pulpy consistency, made with tasty and exotic fruits.

Pralines: Hazelnuts and crunchy almonds, wrapped in small chocolate caskets of the most varied shapes.

Cremini: Fragrant and soft, incomparable delicacies with brandy, rum, coffee, curaçao.

Dragées: Almonds, hazelnuts, crunchy and melting in multi-colored coats of sugar and chocolate.

Truffles: Cocoa gems, coffee gems, Grand Marnier gems, kept in a chocolate shell.

In 650 and 1000 lire packs»

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From Australia, Oct 1956: Twi-Nighter Venetian Blinds ad from Luxaflex «Now! The only blind that makes your room NOT JUST DIM -BUT DARK!»

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From America, Oct 1967: Color Portable Television ad from Panasonic «The color portable for people who are still nervous about color.»

An advert for a color portable television that aims to alleviate concerns about investing in color television, showcasing the features and benefits of the set. It emphasizes reliability, clarity, and technology designed to prevent common issues such as magnetic distortion and picture loss. The design and ease of use of the product are highlighted.

The color portable for people who are still nervous about color.

We know just how you feel.
There you are finally getting up the nerve
to consider color, and here we are
telling you not only to buy color-but
buy portable color.
We have good reason for telling
you this. You see we make the finest
color portable around and we can prove it.
We're proud to say that our portable
set is right up there with the heaviest.
This is not a drawback.
Every extra ounce is there for good
reason. Our set has 63 Solid State devices.
We use them instead of a lot of tubes that
wear out, burn out, or cause you problems.
So reliability goes up. The need for
service goes down.
Panasonic also has something called
a fourth IF stage.
Don't let the term scare you. It's just
technical mumbo jumbo that means our set
gives you more detail and clarity.
There's an extra electronic circuit
that keeps airplanes, cars, electric
razors and other things from bugging you.
There's even a little gizmo that tells
you when color is being broadcast...so you
don't jump out of your chair every time
the picture turns black and white.
Plus automatic degaussing which gets
rid of magnetic distortion that messes
up your picture. You know... the kind of
thing that probably made you nervous
about color in the first place.
It's quite a set. It's called the
Buckingham, model CT-61P. And it's
all put together in a streamlined cabinet
that's beautifully designed to fit in
perfectly wherever you put it.
Sure you won't be able to lift it
with your pinky, but you can lug it around
pretty easily and when you put it down
and turn it on you'll see the kind of
beautiful color...

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From India, Oct 1976: Clothing ad from பாம்பே டையிங் (+Fabrics) «Do you want to know about Sex Appeal...» «Enter any Bombay Dyeing store and understand well! Look at our glamorous fabrics. Their colors and designs will make your heart pound. Not just for you. Also for 'her'. Openly afraid to ask»

An advertisement featuring various colorful fabrics. The ad expresses how the texture and designs make the customer feel and includes the slogan that even 'she' will like it.
«Do you want to know about Sex Appeal...

Enter any Bombay Dyeing store and understand well! Look at our glamorous fabrics. Their colors and designs will make your heart pound. Not just for you. Also for 'her'. Openly afraid to ask»

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From America, Oct 1956: Alka-Seltzer ad «Feel UP to the fun that's so good for you... take the medicine that's so refreshing»

This ad features a family carving a pumpkin for Halloween, suggesting Alka-Seltzer for headache, upset stomach, or tired-achy feeling. It promotes the medicine as a refreshing solution to feeling out-of-sorts.

Feel UP to the fun that's so good for you... take the medicine that's so refreshing

When a headache, upset stomach or tired-achy feeling keeps you from having fun...
When you're feeling out-of-sorts, as everyone does once in a while-when even pleasure is an effort, do yourself this favor: Take ALKA-SELTZER, the medicine that's so refreshing. ALKA-SELTZER tablets fizz in the glass-this is the chemical action that causes the ingredients to change into an effective and fast-acting solution that gives combination relief-relief for headache, upset stomach, as well as the tired-achy, out-of-sorts feeling that's so much a part of them. To get that feel-better feeling-to get back on the happy side of life ... you will agree there is nothing-nothing in the world-like ALKA-SELTZER.
WHEN YOU HAVE A COLD... discover how pleasantly and effectively ALKA-SELTZER relieves the ache-all-over feverish feeling. Makes a soothing gargle, too. Let ALKA-SELTZER help you feel better while you're getting better.

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From Germany, Oct 1961: Jacobs Kaffee ad (+Cake) «That is a pleasure» [ENGinALT]

An advertisement for JACOBS KAFFEE showing a mother serving her mother and son JACOBS KAFFEE and cake.
«That is a pleasure

When Granny comes to visit. And Little Peter knows that she always brings a delicious treat with her. He can hardly wait for Grandma to unpack it. Mother has already made the coffee: JACOBS KAFFEE, as she is used to at home. Yes, JACOBS KAFFEE, with which she always pleases her mother and which tastes best to both of them.»

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From America, Oct 1958: Shoes ad from Red Cross «Presenting Fashions for America in Motion»

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From Australia, Oct 1941: Electric Lamps ad from Mazda «"They Stay Brighter Longer"»

A wartime advertisement for Mazda electric lamps, emphasizing their durability and efficiency as a form of combating sabotage. The image features a factory under attack, with figures sabotaging machinery. The advert promotes the use of reliable Mazda bulbs as a way to avoid inefficiency and damage to eyesight.

"They Stay Brighter Longer"

Throwing spanners into the enemy's machinery, destroying his guns, wrecking his factories... this is the work of the Saboteur. But there are other forms of sabotage. In the lighting business, cheap electric light bulbs sold to you under the guise of economy, can do irreparable damage to your eyesight. Get rid of inefficient bulbs; replace them with dependable pre-tested MAZDA of the correct wattage. They are made in Australia-they stay brighter longer.

Advertisement of AUSTRALIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC PROPRIETARY LIMITED,
Distributors for The Entish Thomson Houston Co. Ltd. England.
W.A. Distributors: Atkins (W.A.) Ltd.

SOLD BY ELECTRICAL AND HARDWARE STORES, AND BY ALL COLES STORES THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA

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From America, Oct 1966: Sewing Machine ad from Singer (+Portable Stereo Phonograph and LP albums) «What's new for tomorrow is at SINGER today!*»

Advertisement for Singer sewing machine, the Golden Touch & Sew, and a Tony Bennett television special. Purchase the sewing machine for a free battery-powered portable stereo phonograph plus five LP albums.

What's new for tomorrow is at SINGER today!*

10:00 pm E.D.S.T. Wednesday, October 26th, in color, on ABC
Our man of the hour - Tony Bennett-will be holding forth in his first television special. And a
host of his friends will be on hand, too: Buddy Rich, Milt Jackson, Candido, the Paul Horn Quintet
and Bobby Hackett. It'll be quite a night. And a brilliant new star will be
introduced on the show - our fabulous Golden Touch & Sew* sewing
machine. With features like a Push-Button Bobbin, golden
self-threading slant needle and many other exclusives,
it's truly the world's newest and finest sewing
machine. And we've got a special introductory
offer: with any portable or cabinet model of the new
Golden Touch & Sew sewing machine, we'll give you
-free-a battery-powered portable stereo phonograph plus five LP albums.
This offer's good at any Singer Center. We've never made an offer as exciting as
this before. But then, we've never had a Tony Bennett special
before. Or a Golden Touch & Sew sewing machine.
*A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY

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