Life, 1883-10-11 · page 16 of 16
Life — October 11, 1883 — page 16: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains multiple product advertisements typical of a late 19th-century American magazine. The main cartoon appears in the center: two figures—apparently a woman and man in period dress—are depicted in a dispute over "Harthorns" candy, with speech bubbles indicating their conflicting claims about the product's authenticity. This likely illustrates a **common consumer concern of the era: counterfeit goods**. The accompanying text emphasizes that genuine Harthorns candy comes only from a specific confectioner (C.F. Gunther in Chicago), warning buyers against imitations. Similar authenticity warnings appear throughout the page—notably for Vichy mineral water (claimed genuine only from French government springs) and Arcadia Velveteen fabric. The cartoon's humor derives from the period's anxieties about **product fraud and brand counterfeiting**, reflecting growing consumer skepticism in an era before modern regulation and standardized labeling.
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ETRE ARNOLD, | THE UNITED STATES CONSTABLES CO. wUTUAL ACCIDENT ASSOCIATION, 320 & 322 BROADWAY, INSURES AGAINST ACCIDENTS AT HALF THE ment: RATES OF STOCK COMPANIES. Have now open their full line of Fall Novel- ties in $70,000,000 OF INSURANCE IN FORCE. Upholstery Goods, Furni- NOT ONE DOLLAR CF INDEBTEDNESS. ture Coverings, Cur- Has Paid 2,000 Claims. No Claims Unpaid. tains, &c., &c. ; Upholstery Depart- CHARLES B. PEET, (of Rogers, Peet & Co.,) Pres. JAMES R. PITCHER, Sec'y wa h Street. T Broadway & roth Street BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. THE ONLY GENUINE VICHY IS FROM THE SPRINGS OWNED BY THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT. HAUTERIVE { Godey’s Lady's Book : aD ga eey si Lady 3B a CELESTINS and dresmakersfora fine brand ot | GRANDE GRILLE—Diseases of the Liver. Velveteen, thereseemsto be great de- . + light expressed over Axcania Vet-_ | HOPITAL—Discases of the Stomach, Dyspepsia. yerues. Itis®¢® much soughtatter — bed beepers fur-trimmed suits for hildren’s costumes and ladies’ din- a r dresses. Itscost isalsoan element in itssuccess, asit can be purchased at the same price as ordinary brands.” The Bazar: “The Ancanta Veiverren isanim- provement upon ordinary velveteen that is sure to be thoroughly appre- ciated, not only during the coming winter, but for many seasons ¢ HES GOODS ARE ED TO BE THE ZF EIN THE MARKET, Prescribed for the Gout, Rheumatism, Diabetes, Gravel, Diseases of the Kidneys. &e., &e. | Sold by Turrr, Wetter & Co., N P. and all Dry Goods dealers gener- —— = ally. —= Sree £5 a= S=— iS neater nr Slamachy Heedathey Bi WHITE AND DECORATED K: mal and eos Siaeeics atte French China & Boglish Porcelain at Low Prices | Uwillneerbuyangbut And will never sel any Bee sine HARTSHORNS, Routens but HARTSHORNSY | Fine White French Chine Dinner bade g 149 ps. 0 | 4 : oI "Sera, ‘ ND Send one, two, rt er Sets, 1. $4 25: “plated ji K dor “Goobe box, C. A. ‘of the tC three or five dol elars for a retail “vheee famous ies ‘in the world, put up In handsome boxes. All strictly pure. Suitable for presents. Try it once. 0. L, Hadley, Cooper Institute, N. Y. ity, | Address, C.F. GUNTHER, Confectioner. cnrge matte eras $0. Money Order er vee 78 Maprson Sr., Cu1caco vison, Blakeman, Taylor & Co., N. Yo ae styles 0 ao Press of Gilliss Brothers, 75 & 77 Fulton Street, N.Y. comicbooks.com