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1914 Adverts At The Start Of World War I
1914 saw the start of World War 1. Britain declared war on Germany on August 4th. But I wondered what was being advertised in the newspapers and magazines at that time. Here are a few 1914 adverts – the first was an obvious one: Join the army, but the rest were a mixed bag. I guess no one back then had any idea as to how the war would change the world.
“Though there’s a possible war we still have our luxuries like custard to comfort us …
… even if we might have to use margarine rather than butter …
… and paste isn’t so bad on sandwiches.
The good old French will no doubt help out and we’ll drink Eiffel Tower lemonade to show our appreciation.
And a cup of tea always puts the world right, doesn’t it?
If we need a pill we can rely on Beecham’s.
The children will still be able to shine their shoes and there will be …
… pretty blouses for the ladies …
… even silk ones.
The men? Well they can have some comfy pyjamas for any chilly nights and …
… we’ll all be able to keep our hair shiny …
… and light our cigarettes. So it won’t be so bad …
… it’s not like millions of people will be killed or anything.”
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Source: http://www.67notout.com/2014/07/1914-adverts-at-start-of-world-war-i.html
wait until world war 3 starts it almost the same way in 1914