Life, 1919-10-09 · page 45 of 48
Life — October 9, 1919 — page 45: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising**, not political satire or comics. The dominant content is a Gillette Safety Razor advertisement occupying roughly half the page. The Gillette ad features a product photograph and marketing copy emphasizing the razor's key innovation: "No Stropping—No Honing." The text explains that men need sharp razors to avoid ingrown hairs and that Gillette's factory-sharpened blades eliminate the tedious maintenance (stropping/honing) required by competing razors. The page also contains advertisements for **Cuticura Soap**, **Jason Weiler & Sons diamonds**, and a notice from **North River Savings Bank** regarding stockholders. There is **no political cartoon or satire visible** on this page. The content reflects early 20th-century consumer advertising and banking notices typical of *Life* magazine during this period, when the publication functioned as a general-interest magazine carrying substantial advertising alongside editorial content.
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