Life, 1903-09-10 · page 17 of 20
Life — September 10, 1903 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine, not a political cartoon. The layout features various product advertisements typical of early 20th-century magazines. Notable ads include: - **Egyptian Deities cigarettes**: Turkish cigarettes marketed with Orientalist imagery - **Redfern corsets**: High-fashion corsetry designed for Paris fashion, priced $3–$15 - **Nonpareil Velvet**: Fabric endorsed by actress Ethel Barrymore - **Evans Ale**: Beer advertised as conferring sophistication ("connoisseur") - **Chickering Pianos**: Established 1823, a prestige instrument brand - **Korn-Krisp cereal**: Convenience food - **Allen's Foot-Ease powder**: Patent medicine for foot comfort The page also contains a **call for reader submissions**: Life offers payment for readers who recommend the magazine to friends, reflecting early subscription-building practices. The ads collectively reflect **consumer culture and aspirational marketing** of the era—luxury goods, fashion, and new convenience products targeting middle/upper-class readers.
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