Life, 1919-11-27 · page 31 of 36
Life — November 27, 1919 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising-focused** rather than satirical content. The main feature is a Gillette Safety Razor Company Christmas gift advertisement, occupying the right half of the page. The ad targets male readers by emphasizing that a Gillette razor is a practical, appreciated gift—one that provides daily utility during "hustling days." It showcases the "Standard Combination Set" with multiple blades and accessories, priced at $7.50. The left sidebar contains **unrelated advertisements**: a Motorola attachment for talking machines, The Biltmore hotel, a police dog endorsement, Bermuda resort promotion, and hotel listings. Below the Gillette ad runs **narrative text** describing a business scenario involving lease agreements and the distribution of commissions to wives—a modest social commentary on how business dealings affect family finances, though this appears to be continuing fiction from another page rather than original satire. The page reflects early 1920s consumer marketing: practical gift-giving advice for men and product endorsements targeting middle-class readers.
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