False Promises in the Golden Age of Advertising

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The post war years saw the rise of a new kind of consumer and a new kind of advertising. During this period, ads were increasingly colorful, jovial and filled with promises for would-be customers. Below are a few of the more outrageous claims to come from this era, which many consider the golden age of advertising.

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