Life, 1903-05-28 · page 22 of 22
Life — May 28, 1903 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains four advertisements typical of early 1900s consumer goods—no political cartoons or satire. The ads reflect the era's emerging consumer culture and technological optimism: **Cecilian Piano Player**: Promotes an automated player piano ($250), appealing to middle-class aspirations for culture and music without requiring skill. **El Príncipe de Gales Cigars**: Features a distinguished gentleman in top hat, marketing Cuban cigars as a luxury product for refined taste. **Kodak**: Uses the slogan "Vacation means more if you Kodak," pioneering photography as a leisure activity for ordinary people ($5-75 cameras). **U.S. Long Distance Automobile Co.**: Advertises touring cars ($1250-2500), emphasizing reliability for American roads during the automobile's early adoption phase. Collectively, these ads target affluent consumers eager to embrace new technologies and consumer goods as markers of modernity and status.
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= ECILIAN THE PERFECT PIANO PLAYER I’ you believed that the Cecilian was a more perfect piano player than any other, that its render- ing of any musical selection was more expressive, more ar- tistic than that of any other, then the Cecilian is the one you would wish to buy, isn't it? We believe that we can prove these facts to your entire satisfac- tion, and we will ap- Preciate an opportu- nity of presenting the evidence to you. The Cecilian costs $250; monthly payments if desired. Farrand Organ Co. Dept. L. DETROIT, MICH. “Vacation” means more if you Kodak. No matter where you go or what your hobby may be, Kodakery will add to the pleasure of your trip. Anybody can make £ good pictures by the Kodak System. Kodaks, $5.00 to $75.00. Catalogue free at the dealer's or by mail. EASTMAN KODAK CO., ROCHEST ' The U.S. “Long Distance” Automobile Co.’s TOURING CARS Built for American Roads TYPE C, TONNEAU Two Cylinders Vertical Engine. Price, $2500.00 Built for service, Jong runs and hill climbing. Simply operated, free from vibration. Each part caaly reached. to Intricate machinery Us get oul of orders TYPE A,RUNABOUT - - - - + + + + «© TYPEB,TONNEAU - - - - - + + = = $1250.00 $500.00 Our book is of unusual interest to Automobilists. Sent free on request U.S. Long Distance Automobile Co. 110-114. West 41st Street, New York Factory, 307 Whiton St., Jersey City comicbooks.com