Life, 1903-12-10 · page 51 of 58
Life — December 10, 1903 — page 51: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains four distinct ads from early 20th-century American companies: 1. **Lowney's Chocolate Bonbons** — emphasizes "absolute purity" and claims largest sales of any confection 2. **Walter Baker & Co. Cocoa** — highlights 40 international awards, established 1780 3. **J.D. Batillo General Printers** — self-promotional ad stressing quality printing work 4. **Boston Garter** — advertises men's garters with "velvet grip" and cushion clasp, emphasizing durability The only visual element is a photograph of a woman in Edwardian dress with a spoon (Lowney's ad) and a detailed drawing of a leg/boot wearing the Boston Garter. There is **no cartoon or satire present**. The page represents typical Life magazine advertising from the early 1900s, showcasing consumer goods with period-appropriate marketing claims about quality and reputation. The ads reflect social context (emphasis on "purity," imported prestige, men's fashion accessories) but contain no satirical commentary.
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+ Name un Every Piece” )OWNEYS poNBoNsS Dainty—Delicious—Healthful The ABSOLUTE PURITY and DELIGHTFUL QUALITY of the world-famous Lowney products has resulted in the Largest Sales of Any Confections Made. THE WALTER M. LOWNEY CO., Boston, Mass. Highest Awards in Europe and Walter Baker & Co., Ltd. ESTABLISHED 1780 DORCHESTER, MASS. were GENERAL PRINTERS 2 Franklin 52-58 DUANE PRED'K ALFRED STREET manacce NEW YORK PRINTERS OF LIFE AND Live's Pusiications COLOR AND HALF-TONE WORK A SPECIALTY WE WANT THE PRINTING THAT YOU ARE PARTICULAR ABOUT. WE CAN DO THE WORK THAT YOU HESITATE JO GIVE OTHER PRINTERS TRUTH, FACTS, GOOD THINGS WILL BEAR REPETITION, TO THE END THAT THEY MAY BE BELIEVED 3 3 t OUR PRINTING 1S ALL RIGHT BY REPEATING THIS STATE- MENT WE HOPE TO GET YOU TO BELIEVE 17, AND BECOME OUR CUSTOMERS : 3: All over the civilized world THE IMPROVED BOSTON | GARTER} IS KNOWN AND WORN Every Pair Warranted “Bi The Name is stamped on every ° loop— The CUSHION BUTTON CLASP Lies flat to the legp—never Slips, Tears nor Unfastens ALWAYS EASY GEO. FROST CO., Makers, Send Boston, Mass., U.S. A. S0u. for Silk, ~ 250. for Cotton, "hci Sampo en REFUSE act SUBSTITUTES comicbooks.com