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Chicken-Brand Western Fish Sauce in 1930s Thailand
I found these advertisements from Thailand in the 1930s for Worcestershire sauce. Worcestershire sauce is a condiment which was created in Great Britain in the
Whiskey Dancing in Thailand
I found this advertisement for Johnny Walker whiskey in the Thai newspaper, Lak Mueang (10/16/1940, page 6). It says: “No matter how fun the dancing
Happiness After Marriage in 1920s Singapore
I think this is from the 1920s. I forgot to make a note of when it was from. In any case, it asks at the
Taking a Break Until August
I’ll be taking a break for the next month and will not be posting anything new until the beginning of August. See you then.
Condensed Milk and a Happy Patrilineal Family
Although this advertisement from Singapore in 1930 states that everyone in the family (grandparents, son, daughter-in-law, and grandson) drinks this condensed milk, the text talks about
Die-(v)ing for Cigarettes in Colonial Singapore
This is from 1930. The text in the bubble says “What a pity to lose them.” I came across an advertisement for this brand a
Lion Toothpaste in 1939 Thailand
Lion Toothpaste is from Japan. It’s still around today, and it’s still sold in Thailand, although it’s come in a lot more varieties than it
A Shanghai Singer, Durian, Happy Water, and a Happy Bowel Movement
“When one indulges ones bodily desire for food and drink, it is difficult to avoid unexpected illnesses.” This advertisement from 1929 tells the story of
Driving Under the Influence. . . of Ovaltine
This advertisement from Singapore in the early 1930s more or less says the following: “When going for a drive, your energy and mental capacity must
From Lactogen to Cod Liver Oil
Singapore in the 1930s was a place where the young could literally drink and eat their way to health. Both of these advertisements are from
The Aroma of Hair Cream in Thailand
“Don’t hide from me dear. The fragrant and cool aroma of Brylcreem always tells me where you’re hiding” is more or less what this man
Burma Woman Blood Medicine
This is from Thailand, in the early 1940s. It says, “If you want to have clean skin and good blood, then you should take BURMA
Firestone Tires in the Tropics
What a great advertisement for colonial-era economic relationships! Firestone secures in Singapore “the best rubber in the world with the least waste” (and also the
Tiger Soda in South Vietnam
A loose translation of this advertisement from South Vietnam in 1965 could be something like “Whether in the warmth of one’s home or hot and
Hupmobiles at Borneo Motors
When I first saw this ad I thought it said “Humpmobile” and I couldn’t stop laughing. “Why would someone name a car a Humpmobile?” I
Smokin' Cheap in Malaya
Could someone help me out with the line at the bottom? “I love/she loves Capstan.” Then I have trouble with the next line. Something never
Summer in Siam
“I take care of my health with – OVALTINE. . . ICED! All this summer you will see nothing but iced Ovaltine, which offers a
Yet More Cool Smokers in Colonial Singapore
It’s been a while since I last posted an image of hip Chinese smokers in colonial Singapore. So here is another good looking couple. This
Enterprising Filipino Linguists in WW II
This advertisement appeared in a paper in the Philippines not long after Manila was occupied by the Japanese. Where did this secret technique for learning
It’s all in the Kidneys, My Dear
I came across this Thai advertisement from either the late 1930s or early 1940s. On the box it mentions kidneys, and in Thai on the
