Life, 1905-03-02 · page 42 of 44
Life — March 2, 1905 — page 42: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains four product advertisements from approximately 1905: 1. **Colt Automatic Pistol**: Marketed as a compact pocket weapon ("flat like a book"), emphasizing rapid fire and "absolutely no recoil." The ad appeals to concealed-carry practicality. 2. **Smith Premier Typewriter**: Promotes business efficiency, with imagery suggesting productivity and profit-making. 3. **Viyella Flannel**: Announces spring 1905 designs for fabric that "does not shrink," targeting retail consumers. 4. **White Rose Glycerine Soap**: Features a woman displaying the product, claiming purity and fragrance quality, manufactured in Germany. These ads reflect early 1900s commercial concerns: personal security, business modernization, consumer goods, and hygiene products. No satirical commentary is apparent; this represents straightforward commercial promotion typical of Life magazine's revenue model.
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LIKEA BOOK \ IN THE POCKET Y These illustrations represent (about one-third actual size) pocket model automatic COLT pistol—calibre 32—9 shots. This is the most rapid-shooting ar: h absolutely no recoil. It t We make four models of automatic pistols and numer models of revolvers in all calibres COLT'S are for sale everywhere and are bac! T guarantee. Descriptiv nt on request. COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. Hartford, Conn. London Office, 15 Pall Mall, London, S. W. “WIYELLA’ REG'O FLANNEL NEW SPRING DESIGNS FOR 1905 At Leading Retail Stores DOES NOT SHRINK REAR | AUTOMATIC eCOLT:s D int Sen for Wis ic booklet Typewnignto h racuse NY pare e TRANSPARENT AS CRYSTAL FRAGRANT. AS_FLOWERDS ror at Rava. “Gkn be applied Manufactured by FERD. MULHENS, Cologne, o/R, Goi Solo U.S. Agents, MULHENS @ KROPFF, 298 Broadway, Now Yor! Send 15 cents for full size sample cake.