Life, 1903-06-18 · page 19 of 24
Life — June 18, 1903 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satirical content. It features early 1900s product promotions: **Notable ads include:** - **Egyptian Deities cigarettes** with cork tips - **Pierce automobiles** and motorcycles - **Veeder Odometer** for measuring vehicle distance - **Williams Shaving Stick** for grooming - **Hartford Dunlop Tires** - **Hotel Chamberlin** in Virginia - **Pope Motor Car Company's electric vehicles** ($850-$900) The large central image shows a well-dressed man in an early automobile, likely promoting tire durability or vehicle reliability—common advertising themes of the era. **For modern readers:** These ads reveal early automotive culture when cars were luxury items, electric vehicles competed with gasoline engines, and personal grooming products were heavily marketed to affluent "men of refined tastes." The prices ($850+) and luxury language indicate these were premium products for wealthy consumers.
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