Life, 1913-12-04 · page 85 of 112
Life — December 4, 1913 — page 85: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **Christmas advertisement** for Huyler's Bonbons and Chocolates, not a political cartoon. The page features a staged photograph showing a young child on Christmas morning discovering wrapped gifts and a decorated tree, with the tagline "Santa knows what I like." The advertisement's appeal is straightforward: Huyler's chocolates are presented as a reliable, universally appreciated gift suitable for any occasion. The copy emphasizes quality ("delicacy and freshness of flowers") and variety of offerings—from special Christmas baskets to Beverly Chocolates to nut assortments. The company address (64 Irving Place, New York) and distribution method (sold through drugstores nationwide) indicate this is an early 20th-century luxury product marketed to middle and upper-class consumers. No satire or political content is present; this is standard period advertising using sentimentality around childhood and Christmas to sell premium candy products.
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ATRIA LIFE BAH ‘Santa knows what I like” When you give a box of 4%4# you don’t have to wonder whether it will be liked. Every- body likes ier, At Christmas or on any other occasion they are always appropriate and always appreciated. efzéer Bonbons and Chocolates have the delicacy and freshness of flowers, and the flavor that proves candy-making a fine art. These perfections of taste may be had in special boxes of various sizes and designs for Christmas and holiday gifts. In addition to 4% Bonbons and Chocolates there are many other varieties of 47 as delicious as those you know. They include: Special Christmas Baskets—Plain or trimmed, imported or domestic, any size. Beverly Chocolates—A new assortment with a slightly “less-sweet” coating. My Favorites—The flavor of nut meats in every piece. Fresh Every Hour Mixture—Delicious assortment of small, hard sugar candies. Children’s Assortment — Small, pure sugar, hard candies. Brazil Nut Bonbons—Whole, Brazil nut meats, dipped in eé¢ delicious bonbon cream. Assorted Nut Chocolates—A variety of whole nut meats dipped in chocolate of exquisite flavor. <44¢ Bonbons and Chocolates and many other sweet things from <6 are sold by <S4e sales ogents (leading druggists everywhere) in United States and Canada If there should be no sales agen. near you, please write us. y 64 IRVING PLACE, NEW YORK Frank DeK. Huyler, President Ask for &e4% Cocoa and K4* Baking Chocolate at your grocers