Life, 1907-01-10 · page 19 of 24
Life — January 10, 1907 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **cigarette advertisement**, not political satire. The central image shows an elegant indoor social scene—what appears to be a sophisticated lounge or hotel with well-dressed patrons in formal attire and a uniformed attendant. The ornamental borders feature classical artistic figures. The ad copy claims that Murad cigarettes possess superior "delicious flavor and exquisite aroma" due to their "perfect blend," positioning them as "the metropolitan standard" at an affordable price (10 for 15 cents). There is **no apparent political cartoon or social satire** on this page. It's straightforward early 20th-century luxury product marketing emphasizing elegance and refinement to appeal to affluent consumers. The manufacturer was S. Anargyros of New York.
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When cigarettes are compared, the delicious flavor and exquisite aroma which distinguish CIGARETTES become still more pronounced. Such a combination of delicate richness and mellow mildness is possible only by the perfect harmony of the Murad blend. It is this perfection—their distinctive quality, that has made the Murad “THE METROPOLITAN STANDARD” 10 for 15 cents S. ANARGYROS, Manufacturer, 111 Fifth Avenue, New York : — ; comicbooks.com