Judge — April 25, 1914 — page 17: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a cigarette advertisement for "London Life Cork Tip Cigarettes," not political satire. It features a caricatured figure—drawn with exaggerated demonic or devilish features (horns, pointed ears, goatee)—smoking a cigarette while holding a cane. The ad claims the product is "By Appointment to His Royal Highness, The American Gentleman," sarcastically suggesting these cigarettes suit a refined American consumer. The devilish imagery and phrase "Most Extraordinary" appear designed to make the product seem exotic and sophisticated. The dual pricing ("10 Cents Here—10 Pence There") indicates availability in both American and British markets. This is straightforward commercial advertising rather than editorial commentary.