Life, 1919-11-06 · page 25 of 36
Life — November 6, 1919 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising, not political satire**. It features a full-page advertisement for the Ruud Automatic Gas Water Heater, published in *Life* magazine (page 795). The only visual "cartoon" element is an illustration of a tap/faucet with water flowing, paired with a photograph of Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park. This visual comparison is purely promotional—equating the reliability and constancy of the Ruud heater's hot water output with nature's most famous reliable water fountain. The left side shows the actual heater unit itself—a tall, cylindrical tank with decorative metalwork. **There is no satire or political commentary here.** This is a straightforward early 20th-century product advertisement emphasizing convenience, reliability ("over 25 years of service"), and the modern comfort of instant hot water without maintaining a fire or tank. The Yellowstone reference simply suggests dependable, tireless performance.
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See mee es el Hot Water Faucets That Never Fail Homes equipped with a Ruud Auto- Yellowstone National Park matic Gas Water Heater have piping hot water every moment during the 24 hours of every day. They have it instantly. They have it without the bother of lighting a fire or keeping a tank hot. The Ruud heats the water as it flows. The turning on and off of the hot-water faucets regu- lates the gas. Hot water is thus made just as simple a matter as cold. The never-failing, ever-ready Ruud Heater has been successfully tested by over 25 years of service. More than 150,000 are in use. AUTOMATIC GAS RUUD water HEATER “Hot Water All Over the House’’ A Ruud in your home means unlimited, un- labored hot-water comfort and efficiency. There’s a size tofitevery home. Ask your gas company, gas-appliance store, or plumber about the Ruud. In the meantime write for illustrated booklet telling all about Ruud service. Address eee RUUD MANUFACTURING COMPANY basement or whi i “4 convenient. “Answers Dept. C, Pittsburgh, Pa. the turn of any hot- Makers of Standardized Gas Water Heaters rater, faucet in the Ruud Manufacturing Co. of Canada: use. 31 Adelaide St. W., Toronto comicbooks.com