Life, 1919-03-27 · page 2 of 44
Life — March 27, 1919 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **cigarette advertisement**, not political satire. It features a portrait of a military officer in profile wearing a uniform with medals and insignia, alongside an advertisement for Fatima cigarettes. The ad's text appeals to discipline and "common-sense" smoking habits, claiming Fatima's "delicately-balanced Turkish blend does not disturb, even should a man occasionally smoke more often than usual." The military figure appears to represent authority and respectability—using a uniformed officer to lend credibility to the product. This was a common advertising strategy of the early 20th century: associating consumer goods with trusted institutions and masculine virtue. The satirical *Life* magazine context likely adds irony by featuring a disciplined military figure endorsing a luxury consumer product.
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