Life, 1884-02-21 · page 16 of 16
Life — February 21, 1884 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **commercial advertisement page** from Life magazine, not a political cartoon page. It contains multiple product advertisements typical of late 19th-century American publications. The only illustrated content appears to be two small cartoons advertising **Hartshorns Rollers** (window shade hardware). One cartoon shows a woman and man in conversation, with dialogue about never buying or selling competing products—a humorous pitch for brand loyalty using domestic comedy. The page also advertises: - Upholstery goods and furniture - Books from Roberts Brothers publisher (including Stevenson's *Treasure Island*) - Marvin Fire & Burglar Safes - Champagne from Bouche Fils & Company - Sohmer Pianos (award-winning) - Cloth of Gold cigarettes **No political satire is present.** This reflects Life's evolution: while it began as a satirical publication, by this period it had become increasingly commercial, mixing editorial content with extensive advertising to sustain operations.
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- LIFE: — LIFE. | Will be pleasanter to the owners and readers of these | ‘i | new and delightful volumes : Jbenold, Coisshnle Ko Co, VERTIGIA, a novel, by the author of ‘ Kismet.” $1.25, Diane Coryvat, the last $1.00. “No Name” novel. TReEasuRE Istanp. R. L. Stevenson’s wonderful and delightful treasure hunting story. $1.25. Otp Lapy Mary, another ‘Seen and Unseen” story by the author of “A Little Pilgrim.” 75 cents. Upholstery Department We are now opening our Spring Importations of | Mailed, post-paid, on receipt of price, by the pub- Choice Novelties in Furniture Coverings, Window | lishers, ROBERTS BROTHERS, BOSTON. MARVI Draperies, and a general line of Upholstery Goods, &c., to which we invite special attention. | Broadway @) 19th él. S FIRE &BURGLAR SAFES wave MANY2—TED 8 =_— HAVE PATEN eROVEMENTg ND THAT Wit WELL REPAY AN INVESTIGATION BY THOSENS= 70 SECURE THE BEST SAFE MARVIN SAFE CO. 265 Broanway NY. 623 CHestnur Sr. Puita CHAMPAGNES _ BoucuE Fits & Company, WINE GROWERS, MAREUIL SUR-AY (Champagne). BRANCH HOUSES: 23 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris ; 37 Beaver Street, New York, Are now shipping their Cuvees of 1878 Wines, the quality of which will make them rank among the finest ever imported into the United States. MAXIMUM, Very Dry. NAPOLEON'S CABINET, Extra Dry. DRY VERZENAY. For SALE BY ALL THE Best WINE MERCHANTS AND GROCERS THROUGHOUT THE STATES, PRESS OF GILLISS BROTHERS, 75 & 77 FULTON STREET N.Y. SOHMER PIANOS, ARE PREFERRED BY LEADING ARTISTS. HIGHEST AWARD CENTENNIAL 1876. HIGHEST AWARD MONTREAL 1881 and 1882. 149 to 155 E. 14th St., N. Y. T willnever buy any bul And Twill never sell any HARTSHORNS ROLLERS — put HARTSHORNS! 49 BROADS! NY: «sone, THE FINEST ‘CLOTH OF GOLD ‘*Straight Mesh ”’ Cigarette NOW READY. WM. S. KIMBALL & CO., comicbooks.com |