Life, 1928-09-06 · page 41 of 44
Life — September 6, 1928 — page 41: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. It contains two product advertisements: 1. **Murine for Eyes** (left): An ad for eyedrops targeting sports enthusiasts. The small illustration shows two faces—likely representing before/after or male/female—promoting relief for tired, bloodshot eyes from outdoor activities. 2. **Fougere Royale After-Shaving Lotion** (center/right): The dominant advertisement features two men's faces (one bearded above, one clean-shaven below) promoting a grooming product. The headline promises transformation "From Bluer Than Blue to Brighter Than Bright" in ten seconds—exaggerated marketing language claiming the lotion revitalizes tired morning appearance. The left column contains a **charitable fundraising list** for Life's Fresh Air Fund, showing donations from readers across America to support poor city children. There is **no political cartoon or satire** on this page. It's a straightforward commercial advertising page typical of 1920s-era magazines, alongside charitable solicitation.
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