Life, 1903-04-16 · page 21 of 22
Life — April 16, 1903 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine, not a satirical cartoon page. It contains multiple financial institution and consumer product advertisements. The notable content includes ads for **Resinol Soap** and **Shredded Wheat**, both making health claims—particularly targeting mothers concerned with children's "natural food." This reflects early-20th-century marketing around "natural" products and dietary purity, concerns that were genuinely serious given era hygiene problems. The page is dominated by financial institution advertisements (banks, trust companies, brokers) featuring wealthy New York establishments and prominent businessmen of the period. These ads emphasize capital and surplus figures. The Veeder Odometer advertisement shows an early automobile, reflecting the novelty of motorized vehicles at this time. The layout and typography are typical of Life's advertising-heavy pages from this era, mixing consumer and financial services ads with minimal editorial content.
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