Life, 1898-09-01 · page 17 of 20
Life — September 1, 1898 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. The dominant content features a major advertisement for **Bausch & Lomb-Zeiss binocular field glasses**, comparing their new compact design against older, bulkier competitors. The ad uses circular diagrams showing expanded field of view as its selling point—a genuine optical innovation. The page also contains period advertisements for **Sozodont toothpaste**, **Pozzoni's complexion powder** (featuring a testimonial, possibly from an actress), and **Robert Low's Son brushes**—typical early 20th-century product placements. A minor **announcement** at bottom notes Life magazine has resumed selling back issues at 25 cents. The only potentially humorous element is the actress testimonial for face powder, but this appears to be standard advertising copy rather than satirical content. The page represents commercial magazine filler typical of the era.
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