Life, 1904-09-15 · page 2 of 20
Life — September 15, 1904 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertisements** from an early 1900s Life magazine, not political satire. The ads showcase period products: E. Howard watches, Cadillac automobiles, Williams shaving cream, Whitman's chocolates, Cailler's Swiss milk chocolate, Knox hats, a telephone service, and Smith-Premier typewriters. The only non-advertising content is a small patriotic image encouraging readers to "Patronize American industries" and wear Knox hats—a gentle nationalist appeal typical of the era, not pointed satire. The Cadillac ad's anecdote about driving up Capitol Hill is a testimonial, not political commentary. Overall, this page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and luxury goods marketing to Life's affluent readership, with minimal editorial cartoon content.
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COPYRIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN BY JAMES HENDERSON UNoER TI aad techeical description. Wart ene? Ops E HOWARD WATCHC BOSTON, MASS. Model B, 1904, Complete, $900, Without Tonneau, $500, A man drove a Cadillac up the steps of the Cap- itol at Washington. He paid for his fun, but it was worth the money to know the power of the Cadillac. Write for illustrated booklet R which tells about the Cadillac and gives address of a nearby agency whereit may beseenand tried, Cadillac Automobile Co., Detroit, Mich. Member Association of Liceased Automobile Manefra, BRIARCLIFF CELLARET Number 701 3einches hisgh: ti Inchea wide, 25% inches deep. Space for sixteen bottles; Drawer arranged Tor glasses ? Serving: ‘Oak—Finished in color to match woodwork ; Pries, #35. Send for catalogue of the Briarcliit Furniture for all parts of the house. THE CRAFTSMAN’S SHOP, Ossining-on-Hudson, N.Y. Williams’ Shaving Stick signifies—Perfection. Williams’ Shaving Sticks, Shaving Tablets, Toilet Wate Tal Powder, Jersey Cresm Soap, etc., sold everywhere ‘Write for booklet “ How to Shave" THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO, Ys Chocolates and Confections The most delicious product of the candy making art. Sold everywhere STEPHEN F. WHITMAN & BON, 1816 Cheataut Str Phila, We want to send you enough Cailler’s Genuine Swiss Milk, Chocolate to make you ‘‘remember the taste’’ next time you are chocolate-hungry. Don’t send any money—just your name on a post-card, and you'll receive Penerous samples, both of the eating and of the drinking choco- late. We'll leave the rest to you. Address to-day, J. H. FREYMANN General Agent for the United States ) 861 Broadway, New York NOX. NEW YORK, Patronize American industries. Wear a KNOX HAT the creation par excellence of the nation. Agencies in all the principal cities in the world. Is Your Time Worth Saving? Then put a TELEPHONE in your RESIDENCE. New York Telephone Co. 15 Dey Street. | | Straight-Line, Non- Shifting Keyboard, with a key forevery character. Notwo motions required ; every touch tells. The Smith Premier Typewriter Co. Home Office and Factory: Syracuse, N. Y- comicbooks.com