At English Russia, a collection of adverts from before the revolution: 

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Some marketing strategies haven't changed much. Others have. This is for cocoa:

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It wasn't just Russia where the strength-giving powers of cocoa used to be emphasised. mind. How times change.

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2 responses to “The Smooth Taste of Ottoman”

  1. sackcloth and ashes Avatar
    sackcloth and ashes

    The first poster looks like a pastiche of this:

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  2. Mick Hartley Avatar

    Yes, well spotted. I’m sure you’re right.

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