Life — November 6, 1919 — page 34: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily an **advertisement for Rexall Orderlies**, a laxative/digestive product. The repeated text "They work naturally and form no habit" is the product's key marketing claim—a selling point emphasizing that the laxative won't create dependency, a concern consumers had about such medications. The visual shows the product box with pills scattered below it. The pricing ("8 for 10¢, 24 for 25¢, 60 for 50¢") indicates availability at Rexall drugstore chains. This isn't political satire but rather a commercial advertisement typical of early 20th-century magazines like *Life*, which mixed editorial content with ads. The repetitive text layout appears designed for visual emphasis and memorability—a common advertising technique of the era.