Life, 1926-07-15 · page 4 of 37
Life — July 15, 1926 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is **an advertisement, not editorial content or satire**. The page promotes the Mimeograph, a duplicating machine manufactured by A.B. Dick Company of Chicago. The ad describes the device's capability to print maps and reproduce outline drawings, diagrams, plans, and cartoons. It emphasizes the speed and simplicity of the stencil-tracing process, requiring "no special skill." The text highlights how the Mimeoscope (an accessory tool) assists in making stencil tracings more convenient and precise. The oval image shows the mechanical Mimeograph apparatus itself. This is straightforward product marketing aimed at business and educational institutions, promoting labor-saving office technology. There is no political satire or cartoon commentary present on this page.
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IT ALSO PRINTS MAPS All kinds of outline drawings the Mimeograph dupli- cates easily and with great speed. Simply trace any kind of diagram, plan or cartoon on the stencil sheet and it is ready to print. Typewriting or hand lettering may be included in the same quick operation. This sim- ple process, which requires no especial skill, has added tremendously to the Mimeograph’s field of usefulness. And in that process the Mimeoscope has given important help. It isan uncomplicated device by which stencil tracings can be more conveniently and better made. The Mimeo- graph is the world’s standard duplicator of letters, forms, bulle- tins, etc., and the Mimeoscope is its helpful assistant. They are saving mighty hours in business and education everywhere. Send to A. B. Dick Company, Chicago, today for our interesting booklet which sets forth the story of mimeographing. MIMEOGRAPH comicbooks.com