Life, 1913-05-15 · page 9 of 52
Life — May 15, 1913 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satirical content. The dominant feature is a Prince Albert tobacco advertisement occupying the right half of the page, featuring a man's portrait and promoting the product as "the national joy smoke" that "can't bite your tongue" and "won't even nip your lip." Other advertisements include: - **Parfum Chaminade** perfume (top left) - **Orange Blossom California Candies** (bottom left) - **Snugtex fabric belt** (bottom right) There is minimal editorial content—a brief article about "Poverty" appears on the left side, discussing economic systems, but contains no satire or political cartoon. This is essentially a commercial magazine page from the early 20th century showcasing consumer goods.
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