Life, 1926-04-08 · page 5 of 52
Life — April 8, 1926 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily **advertising content, not satire or editorial cartooning**. The page features a Hamilton Watch advertisement aimed at railroad professionals. The headline "Throttle in one hand—watch in the other" directly addresses train conductors and engineers, positioning Hamilton watches as essential tools for railroad workers who need precise timekeeping. The text emphasizes that accurate time-keeping is critical for train safety and scheduling, particularly for "crack fliers" (high-speed trains like the Twentieth Century Limited and California Limited mentioned). The various watch models displayed around the page showcase different styles and price points ($33-$172). The tagline "The Watch of Railroad Accuracy" reinforces the brand's professional credibility among transportation workers. This represents typical early 20th-century trade advertising rather than political commentary or humor.
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The new Buchanan model case of engraved white or green filled gold. 17 jewel, adjusted movement. Fitted with dial sbewn, $33. Other models at $50, The Twentieth Century Lim: spo mtreg, copyright, 1923, by the New York Central Railroad Co.) LY Throttle in one hand ~ watch in the other Tre conductor and the engi- neer of a crack train must know the exact time every mile of the way. Absolutely accutate time is also essential to the dis- patcher and the signalman. In fact, ever railroad man from switchman to high- salaried executive works continually by a watch of unfailing accuracy. Which is the watch these men select? For over twenty years on almost every road in the country there has been one watch that railroad men depend on. This watch is the Hamilton. It keeps thousands of trains running on time every day. The hands of this watch direct del wrest watch a Wrist Watcbes jodels, and strap blarm or engraved im white or green gold, 14K and filled. Prices $48. $00, The new Tew Engineers of the world’s crack fliers must have accurate watches the speed of the Twentieth Century Limited, the California Limited, the Broadway Limited, and the Olympian. It times the runs of the low ly locals and the plodding freights. The Hamilton enjoys unique prestige among railroad men, It is known from coast to coast as “The Watch of Rail- road Accuracy.” Let your next watch be a Hamilton, the watch that railroad men have made famous. Like countless other business and professional men who now carry this watch, you too will know the correct time whenever correct time is important. The secret of Hamilton's accuracy is capacityto take infinite pains. Every watch is an individual piece of fine mechanism, tested and re-tested. A Hamilton Watch to suit your in- dividual preference may be selected from a number of beautiful cases and dials. Some are simple, graceful and chaste. smilton ABatch The Watch of Tiailroad Uccuracy Some are beautifully engraved and ornamented. All have an intrinsic beauty that will keep them fashionable after years of service Ask your jeweler to show you a Hamilton today. He can show you Hamilton pocket and strap watches for men, and charming wrist watches for women. We have prepared avery useful little booklet, “The Care of YourWatch.” We will send it on request. Write also for a copy of our new illustrated booklet, “The Timekeeper.” Address Hamilton Watch Company, 849 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, Pa., U Q comicbooks.com