Life, 1925-01-15 · page 2 of 36
Life — January 15, 1925 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising, not political satire**. It's a full-page advertisement for Parker Duofold pens from Life magazine (dated January 11, 1925, based on the header). The ad uses a humorous rhetorical device: "Which Point Will You Have?" refers to five different pen nib sizes (Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, Stub), not political points. The joke is that pen choice reflects personality and writing style—a common advertising technique. The accompanying text compares pen selection to personal character, arguing that Duofold pens' quality and point variety make them superior to competitors. The small illustration of "Duofold Takes Longer To Fill" appears to be a practical product feature explanation. This is straightforward commercial advertising with light humor, not political commentary.
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PULL A LIRE: Published Weekly by Life Pub, Co ai New Yoru, NY. far GOoD ON J. Sebscription. $0.00. Vol, as : ‘Casa Matter af the Pest Ovice Dept. ¢ No. stut, Janoary 15. 1923 Toad. Cor Matter, June 8, 1882, at the, Peat O® UNS"; dneland and kirwish Posacasnest E-W HEN YOu WRITE Which Poin Will You Have? Bin Garrcez 7 Le ke hee! J Le hth. M-~ [Srend - tke Thus S- Qtek - Wee Ur You can get all five degrees in the classic Duofold Pens And All Points Guaranteed for 25-Years’ Wear RR what kind of writing do you use a pen? How do you hold it? And what style of writing is entirely natural to your hand? These things make a big difier- ence in the kind of point that will make your writing a joy to do and a pride to behold. Close figure work or fine memo- randa, for example, call for a fine or an extra-fine point. But the medium point, the broad, or the stub—these give one’s penmanship a personality and character that make mighty valuable impressions in a letter or a signature. These are reasons why, in the classic Duofold Pens,Geo.S. Parker gives the world the whole five de- grees of points that the five degrees of writing require. And we've placed these just around the corner where youcan stepin and try themall today. These are the points you can lend withouta tremor, for nostyle of writ- ing can distort them. Points that are tipped with super-smooth Iridium, for which we pay a premium of 200%. Points that we guarantee, if not mistreated, for 25 years’ WEAR. And every point set in a shapely, hand- balanced barrel that feels so inspiring you hate to lay it down. You can buy cheaper pens, but is the sav- ing worth it? For you can't compete with the world on even terms if your pen can’t keep pace with the Duofold, Any good pen counter will sell you this beauty on 30 days’ approval. Flashing black, or black-tipped lacquer-ted, the color that’s handsomer than gold and makes this a hard pen to mislay. THE PARKER PEN COMPANY: JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN Parker Duofold Pencils match the Duofold Pen, $3.50; Over-size, $4 NEW YORK, CHICAGO + The Parker Fountain Pen Co.,Ltd., Toronto,Can. * SAN FRANCISCO The Parker Pen Co., Ltd., 2 and 3 Norfolk St., Strand, London, Eng. OR LEND Duofold Takes Longer To Fill because of its OVER-SIZE Ink Cay 'y Duofold Jr. $s comicbooks.com