Life, 1905-11-09 · page 2 of 26
Life — November 9, 1905 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **cigarette advertisement**, not political satire. The page features a Murad Cigarettes ad set in Herald Square on "Election Night," showing a crowd of men in hats gathered around a celebratory scene. The ad uses the election theme metaphorically: just as "merit most often wins in the choice of the American people," Murad claims merit wins consumer preference. The crowded scene depicts citizens celebrating election results, with one man looking through a telescope—possibly suggesting anticipation or observation. The advertisement emphasizes Murad's quality: "delicately harmonized blend" of Turkish tobacco, positioning smoking as a refined, meritorious choice. The price is listed as "10 for 15 Cents," with mail-order details for Allan Ramsay in New York City. This reflects early 20th-century advertising that linked consumer products to civic values and patriotism.
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