Life, 1913-12-04 · page 2 of 112
Life — December 4, 1913 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Fatima Cigarettes Advertisement This page is primarily a **product advertisement** for Fatima Turkish Blend cigarettes, not political satire. The ad features: - A large calendar marking December 25th (Christmas) - An open box displaying individual cigarette packs - Marketing copy emphasizing the product is "Distinctively Individual" - A price point of "20 for 15¢" The Christmas imagery appears designed to position Fatima cigarettes as an appropriate holiday gift. The "distinctive" messaging suggests brand differentiation in the competitive early-20th-century cigarette market. There is **no apparent political cartoon or satire** on this page—it's straightforward commercial advertising typical of Life magazine's revenue model during this era.