Life, 1907-06-20 · page 8 of 32
Life — June 20, 1907 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **advertisements**, not satirical cartoons. There are four product ads: 1. **General Electric Electric Percolator** — promotes coffee-making convenience by plugging into a lamp socket 2. **Westinghouse Electric Fans** — features a cartoon figure complaining about heat, suggesting fans provide comfort and economy 3. **Brewster & Co. Automobiles** — advertises a five-passenger open phaeton with quality chassis 4. **J. & F. Martell Cognac** — displays brandy and liqueur bottles The Westinghouse ad contains the only satirical element: a character humorously threatening to leave home if not provided a fan, mocking domestic comfort demands. Otherwise, the page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture, emphasizing electrical appliances and luxury goods as modern conveniences.
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Perfect Coffee easily made by anyone any time without fire, fame or fuss in our Electric Percolator Simply put in coffee and water and attach plug in place of your lamp. As simple, clean and certain as an incandescent lamp in every way. When used with our Electric Chafing Dish and Electric Liquid Heater, a complete luncheon or supper can be prepared and served at any hour of the day or night. Booklet 3435-E tells how to do it—write General Electric Co. Schenectady, N. Y. LESS my soul, if they keep that Westing- house Fan going I'll have to go home and get my flannels. WESTINGIOUE ELECTRIC FANS are great to keep the temperature down. They save their cost several times over in the office and give greater comfort in the home than anything you could get. Mos dealers sell Westinghouse Fans. If yours does not, write us for Art Booklet and name of nearest dealer. Desk of Bracket Fans, Ceiling, Floor and Counter Cohsmns for all commercial circuits. Address D. & S, Sales Dept., Section A WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MFG. CO. PITTSBURG, PA. Brewster & Co. Automobiles A''l styles of bodies ready for mounting. Cars complete with the best makes of chassis in stock and ready for delivery. All engine and body repairs done in minimum time and by highest grade workmen only. Brewster & Co. Broadway and 47th Street, New York J. & F. MARTELL =| Cognac (Founded 1715) FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE Sole Agents G.S. NICHOLAS &CO. New York comicbooks.com