Life — July 28, 1927 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Old Briar Tobacco Advertisement This page is primarily a **tobacco advertisement**, not political satire. It features Old Briar Tobacco marketed as "the best pipe smoke ever made" by the United States Tobacco Company of Richmond, Virginia. The imagery shows an elderly man with a pipe surrounded by smaller faces emerging from a tobacco box, suggesting the product appeals to diverse demographics. The quoted endorsement—"It came, and is the best tobacco I ever smoked!"—is attributed to "Justice" (likely a generic reference rather than a specific person). The ad emphasizes the tobacco's quality, smooth smoking experience, and affordability. A coupon at the bottom offers a special deal for dealers without stock. This represents straightforward early 20th-century commercial advertising, not editorial content or satire.