Life, 1905-01-05 · page 29 of 36
Life — January 5, 1905 — page 29: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire. It contains three commercial promotions: 1. **Viyella Flannel** (top left): A British fabric brand marketed for ladies' waists and men's golfing wear, emphasizing it "does not shrink." 2. **Edison's Phonograph** (bottom left): A lengthy advertisement celebrating Thomas Edison's ongoing refinement of the phonograph. It positions the device as an entertainment and educational tool, addressing skepticism about earlier crude models by emphasizing decades of improvement. The text suggests visiting dealers or requesting a catalog. 3. **Equitable Life Insurance** (right): An ad for life insurance "Gold Bonds" offering 5% interest—pitched as a practical New Year's gift alternative when a $10,000 government bond isn't affordable. It targets health-conscious men seeking to provide for wives. The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture: technological pride in American innovation (Edison), international fashion adoption (British fabric), and financial security products for the middle class. No political satire is evident.
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Id like waxed ram 3 It was nanded noted ye, but played for the At the se had “But me a hat he s Com “WIYELLA’ FLANNEL THE FASHIONABLE ENGLISH FABRIC FOR LADIES’ FALL WAISTS, CHILDREN'S WEAR, AND MEN'S GOLFING SHIRTS, ETC. *“VIYELLA” CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE LEADING RETAIL STORES THROUGHOUT THE U. S. A. DOES NOT SHRINK Mr. Edison’s Perpetual Hobby Of all the marvelous achievements of Thos. A. Edison, the PuoxocKarn alone has had his constant care. Its improvement is ever in mind to this da reat works shows the it, then developed it \d is carrying it to aa and the product of Kenius that first inv fo its present perfecti end that we do not yet . His trade-mark nan MONOGRAPH” (applied to none but his product) isan accepted word of our language, found in the dictionary, known to all. Di ‘the years of development that are ined unfavorable impressions of and imitations increased a dislike perhaps well founded at that ‘This idea is an injustice to the great master, whose years of constant tol have brought it from a crude talking machine to a satisfying foday a rich-toned Pit all mechanical noises, awaits entertain your family and ycor friends,often when allelse fails. It will educate your children. It provides classical selections in orchestra or song. Webrings the latest hits. to your home. however isolated, and is better than the show itself, for it plays only the things you like, and as often as you like,” When you know Mr. Edison's Pucno= Grarn of today, you will buy one. Go hear it. ‘There are dealers everywhere, but if there is no HN dealer near you, send to us for the catalogue and A a copy of the':7th edition of our Souvenir Booklet, prioted in colors. NATIONAL PHONOGRAPH CO. Orange, N. J. New York Chicago San Francisco London LOS. Cou ‘taught by Edison Phonograpt, Chosiinn, Ghe EQUITABLE HENRY B. HYDE J.W. ALEXANDER Prosidont Vice-President A NEW YEAR’S GIFT of a Government Bond for $10,000 would please your wife, wouldn’t it? It would please you, too, to be able to give it—but perhaps you can’t. You can, however—if you are in good health—make an investment that will give your wife—in the event of your death—an absolutely safe Gold Bond bearing 5% interest. Or the Bond will become your property in fifteen or twenty years if you live. Splendid opportunities for men of character to act as representatives Write to GAGE E. TARBELL, 2nd Vice-President. For full Information fill out this coupon or write, The Equitable Life Assurance Soclety of the United States, 120 Broadway, New York. Dept. No. 27. Please send mo Information regarding your mew Issue of Gold Bonds, Base figures on a block of $.... issued to a man bese beteeeeees years of age. Name... ‘ Address . comicbooks.com