Life, 1928-11-23 · page 36 of 36
Life — November 23, 1928 — page 36: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **radio advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes a Freshman Electric Radio model priced at $195 (less tubes), emphasizing its "Dynamic Tone Clarity Power" through a UX-250 Super-Amplifying Tube and Peerless Dynamic Speaker. The page uses Art Deco design—dramatic curved shapes and geometric patterns—common in 1920s-30s advertising. The ornamental framing creates visual impact to showcase the cabinet-style radio set displayed at top center. The text highlights technical innovations ("overtones and harmonics brought out with new power and clarity") to appeal to consumers interested in radio quality. Multiple price points ($69-$250) suggest various models available. The company had locations in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Kansas City. This reflects the era when radios were luxury consumer goods and advertising emphasized technological advancement as a selling point.
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(less tubes) Prices slightly higher Westof Denver The mode! illustrated may be obtained in ei- ther walnut or mabog- any with burnished bronze finishing» and sliding panel doors, , DYNAMIC TONE CLARITY POWER Uses the UX-250 Super-Amplifying Tube and includes Peerless Dynamic Speaker. Overtones and harmonics are brought out with new power and clarity. Illustrated booklets, describing this and other Fresh- , man Electric Radios rangi ¢ from $69.00 to $250.00, be mailed upon request. CHAS. FRESHMAN CO., IN NEW YOR! LOS ANGELES - KANSAS CITY comicbooks.com