Life, 1903-08-06 · page 23 of 32
Life — August 6, 1903 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page**, not a political cartoon. It contains multiple product advertisements from the early 20th century, including: - **Egyptian Deities cigarettes** (Turkish cigarettes with cork tips) - **Whitman's chocolates** - **Saylor's cocoa** - **The Club cocktails** (bottled cocktails) - **Korn-Krisp** (a breakfast cereal or food product) - **Astra Soles** (shoe articles) - **Carl H. Schultz mineral waters** (artificial vichy and seltzer) - **White Rock Water** The page reflects early 1900s consumer culture and marketing strategies. Notable is the emphasis on products being "original," "pure," and the "standard"—suggesting market competition where brands fought imitation products. The gentleman examining White Rock Water and the well-dressed figures in other ads appeal to aspirational middle-class consumers. There is no political satire visible; this is straightforward product promotion typical of Life magazine's revenue model.
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Simple, Elegant, Luxurious, Pure, Fragrant. Ns No better Turkish cigarette can be made. Cork tips or plain tips g No. 3size, 10 for Scents. No, 1 size, 10 for 35 cents. Look for signature of S. ANARGYROS. are the original bottled Cocktails. Years of experience have made g them THE PERFECT COCKTAILS that they are. Do not be lured into buying some imitation. The ORIGINAL of anything is good enough. When others are offered it is for the purpose of larger prof- its. Insist upon having the CLUB COCKTAILS, and take no other, & S & BRO,, Sole Proprietors 29 Buoa New York, > Haxtrorp, Conn, Fe Loxpon One taste convinces _ KORN-ARISP ads them all PURITY, QUALITY @ FLAVOR oles keep 5 vO ALL gt ter. Worn all the: mor 857 oer Yat oe st e ‘and ra re. anitecptically nd perfumed, and that they can be warn in the fightest whoce Sadtetn ail wzes for men, women and children, OXLY 25'Cexts For Tex Pais. Ineepeosive enough to change frequently. At your drugisty of from Us direct KULLER & Co 1656 Bea Strert, New York City, N.Y (CARLH_SCHUL = THE NAME CARL H. SCHULTZ ON ALL MINERAL WATERS IS A GUARANTEE ARTIFICIAL VICHY, CARBONIC, SELTERS. The Standard for 40 Years | WHITE ROCK WATER _'s,,Sclection of sive fan aserintive 2 Tel. 3420 Madison, comicbooks.com