Life, 1902-12-11 · page 19 of 24
Life — December 11, 1902 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page**, not satirical content. It showcases luxury consumer goods from the early 20th century targeting affluent readers. The ads include: - **Chartreuse liqueur**: A French after-dinner cordial marketed as refined and aristocratic (endorsed by European royal households) - **Londonderry Lithia Water**: Mineral water promising health benefits—clear thinking and good digestion for athletes - **Edison Phonograph**: The latest "Hath Charms" model, emphasizing faithful sound reproduction - **Santa Fe Railway**: Promoting California tourism via the luxurious "California Limited" train, highlighting natural wonders (Yosemite, Pueblo Indians, redwoods) - **Korn-Krisp cereal**: A convenient ready-to-eat product - **Pure Habana Cigars**: Marketed as mild and aromatic, with a distinctive bulldog trademark The page reflects the era's consumer culture and advertising strategy: associating products with sophistication, health claims, technological progress, and leisure travel.
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