Life, 1925-08-06 · page 3 of 36
Life — August 6, 1925 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is **not a political cartoon or satirical content**—it's a straightforward **advertisement for Gillette Safety Razors** from an early 20th-century issue of *Life* magazine. The page promotes "The New Improved Gillette" safety razor, priced from $5 to $75. It features product photography showing the razor itself and its packaging/case, along with accompanying blades. The advertisement uses period-typical marketing language emphasizing the razor's scientific design and superior shaving quality. The small boxed notice at upper right advertises a complementary booklet titled "Three Reasons"—a common marketing tactic of that era. There is no satire, political commentary, or cartoon content on this page. It is purely commercial advertising.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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