Life, 1926-04-01 · page 2 of 46
Life — April 1, 1926 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising, not political satire**. It's a Sheaffer's pen advertisement from an early 20th-century issue of *Life* magazine. The ad features an ornate decorative border and displays two fountain pens positioned over a classical profile portrait (resembling a cameo). The ad promotes the "Lifetime" fountain pen, emphasizing its durability and craftsmanship. It compares the pen's creation to traditional cameo-cutting, highlighting that it's made from "Radite," described as a jewel-like, practically indestructible material. The copy promises a lifetime guarantee, positioning the product as both a practical writing instrument and a luxury item worth its premium cost. There is no political or social satire present on this page.
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Here’s why we guarantee this fountain pen for a lifetime The fine old craftsmen who used to cut the exquisite cameos which we are now proud to hand down as heirlooms, were inspired by exactly the same spirit that goes into the making, of this remarkable pen. It is the product of infinite pains. And as such it is an infallible performer, and a thing of real beauty. Like its twin, the Titan pencil, it is made of Radite, a new jewel-like material of handsome jade-Sreen, that is practically indestructible. And that is why it can be guaranteed, without condition, for a lifetime. Its first cost is its last cost—always. “Lifetime” pen, $8.75 —pencil, $4.25—Lady "Lifetime 0—auaranteed At better stores everywhere SHEAFFER'S PENS-PENCILS-SKR W.A. SHEAFFER PEN COMPANY FORT MADISON. IOWA Sere: BAGN REIN q SRN Es comicbooks.com