Life, 1919-09-04 · page 46 of 48
Life — September 4, 1919 — page 46: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. It contains three distinct ads from the early 20th century: 1. **Huyler's Chocolates** – A luxury candy brand marketing itself as the choice of "experienced and discriminating travelers" available at resorts and cities nationwide. 2. **Motrola** – An electrical self-winding device for phonographs. The ad addresses a genuine mechanical problem: phonograph hand-cranks required constant attention. The Motrola promised to eliminate this annoyance, making operation automatic and childproof. 3. **Pall Mall Cigarettes** – Marketing "famous cigarettes" to "the discriminating" consumer, emphasizing refined taste through "plain ends." The page reflects early-1900s consumer culture, targeting affluent travelers and emphasizing convenience, quality, and social sophistication. There is no political cartoon or satire present—only period advertising appeals to aspirational consumers.
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