The Advertising of Yesterday Part IX

In March of 1965 there was a campaign that ran before the "I'd walk a mile for a Camel" campaign and it was called "Camel Time."



Here is one such ad. I think this guy is having his Camel Time in a ski lodge. It looks like he is holding a ski pole. In light of the Iowa ban on smoking that went into effect July 1st, it makes you think how times have changed. Doctors used to smoke in exam rooms and hospitals. Offices across the country allowed smoking at your desk. It's interesting how some things fall out of favor. In 1965 you could pick up a gun at any hardware or department store. Now guns are the root of all evil and the killers of children. Smoking has found it's way to America's black list and gays can now marry. I wonder what the next 50 years will bring. Maybe we will find out how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie brand lolly pop.

And I'm outta here. I'll be back on Tuesday. I am off to the North woods for a little vacation. Have a great 4th everyone!