Life, 1909-02-18 · page 29 of 32
Life — February 18, 1909 — page 29: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. The main content showcases: 1. **"The Immortals" Series** — A 20-volume set of French literary masterpieces endorsed by L'Academie Francaise, reduced from $115 to $39.50. The ad emphasizes cultural prestige and official academic approval. 2. **Small cartoon** (top center): "Detective Duck" disguised as a rooster, a simple visual gag with no political meaning—just humor about mistaken identity. 3. **Manning-Bowman Coffee Percolator** — A product advertisement emphasizing scientific coffee-making. 4. **"Reasonable" cartoon** (bottom right): A dialogue between a mother and son about smoking cigarettes, where the boy claims smoking cigars would make him seem pretentious ("above me means"). This reflects early 20th-century social anxieties about class and smoking habits. 5. **Three Bridge Rubbers** — A playing card score pad advertisement. The page reflects turn-of-the-century consumer culture and genteel anxieties rather than political commentary.
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