Life — December 20, 1906 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Page Analysis This is an **advertising page**, not a cartoon or satirical content. It contains four separate advertisements: 1. **J. & F. Martell Cognac** — promoting French brandy with two bottle images 2. **W. K. Cowan & Company** — furniture manufacturer in Chicago, emphasizing handmade quality and good intentions in craftsmanship 3. **Teco Pottery** — featuring a testimonial quote (unclear if satirical or genuine) about giving Teco pottery as gifts, encouraging Christmas purchases 4. **Johann Maria Farina Cologne** — advertising German cologne with a free promotional booklet offer The Cowan furniture ad is the only piece addressing consumer values, contrasting items "made to sell" versus "made to serve," but this is straightforward marketing rhetoric rather than satire.