Life, 1886-04-15 · page 16 of 16
Life — April 15, 1886 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine, not a political cartoon or satirical content page. It contains approximately 15-20 advertisements for consumer goods and services from the late 19th century. The ads showcase products typical of the era: Williams' Shaving Stick (with Attar of Roses), Columbia bicycles, Harvard Trouser Stretcher, Decker Brothers pianos, and Vichy mineral water (with royal appointment seal). Most notably, there's a lengthy advertisement for a "Rolled Gold Solid Ring" that appears designed to counter skepticism about jewelry authenticity. The only potentially satirical element is the repeated emphasis on "BEWARE OF IMITATIONS"—particularly for Vichy water and the shaving products—suggesting consumer anxiety about counterfeit goods was a significant marketing concern in this period. The page demonstrates how Life supported itself financially through high-end consumer advertising rather than relying solely on editorial content.
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LIFE F. SCHWEPPE & CO. a Hawi established the reputation throughout Great Britain as urers ef the Purest Mineral Waters, we offer to the American public, our Unrivaied "Sada! Carbonated Potasr, Setterr, Lithia, Quinine Tonic and Ginger Ales, sweet and dry. ‘Send for price list to go and sa Washington Ave., Brooklyn, L. 1. By special appointment to Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and all if vin Me Rajat bam YOURSELF? The manufacturers of the famous ‘‘Genuine Yankee Soap” offer to the public ILLIAMS’ SHAVING STICK,” s'scsp containing “all those qualities which have given the “Yankee Soap” its world-wide reputation, and prepared in such form’ as to render it a feat convenience tothose who shave while away from home and all who desire to dispense with the use of the shaving cup. This soap is squaiey fumed with Attar of Roses. | ich stick enclosed in a turn- ed-wood case, covered with leatherette. CONVENIENT, ELE- GANT, DELIGHTFUL. ASK YOUR DRUGOIST FOR WILLIAMS’ SHAVING STICK, OR SEND 25 CENTS FOR A SAMPLE BY MAIL TO THE J. B. WILLIAMS COMPANY, GLASTONBURY, CONN, (FORMERLY WILLIAMS @ BROS., MANCHESTER, 1840.) A Well-Dressed Gentleman | SHOULD MAVE ASA TOILET ADJUNCT THE HARVARD TROUSER STRETCHER. Three minutes’ time will apply the Stretcher and give the garment an appearance ¢{ perfect freshoess | End newaras. it takes out all wrinkles, all baggin from the knees, and puts sae of Trowsers in periect shape, “Lasts @ fie nt postpaid to any P.O. RICHMOND SPRING CO., im U. 8. 0a receipt of $1.00. 132 Richmond St., Boston, Mass, Sihcteraihet et Sai eet 1s ad Vertisern ent, and 60. ee! if 703 Bay COLUMBIA BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. Prices Reduced and Many Improvements. Spring Catalogue Seat Free. THE POPE MFG, CO., so7 Wasnincton Sr. BRANCH HovsES: be Wegree jou are ta Now York atany ¢ vo youcall and see us, ROTAL ii a, ay Pus Sean Coumox Sexse BINDER FOR BINDIXo “LIFE: Cheap, Strong and Durable, Will hold 26 numbers. Mailed to any part of the United States for $. Address office of * LIFE," 1155 Broapway, N. Y. | | He PRIDE OF NEWPORT—For $1 a collection’ of 30 packets of Choice Flower Seeds. No two alike, | Blooming all Summer. A. W. Porrex, Newport, R. I. “BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.” THE ONLY IS FROM THE SPRINGS OWNED BY THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT. HAUTERIVE ; Prescribed for the Gout, Rheumatism, Diabetes, Gravel, Diseases of the Kidneys, c., &e. DECK BROTHERS MATCHLESS:-* PIANOS darécnar-r SEIT XTRA BEY eveLT » Howiano » 55-457 BEAVER St NY. evn aes es Launches, and Yahi Propeller pects pend Lor Sod. snl Michigan Bee Omcaco. ILLUSTRATIONS. HE Publishers of - LIFE~ offer unusual advantages to _ those who propose issuing Illustrated Books, Catalogues, Circulars, Programmes, etc., and who desire work of an_ artistic order. Estimates given, and text also fur- nished if de- Office of -LIFE- 1155 Broadway, N.Y. GEO. MATHER’S SONS RINTING INK 60 JOHN STREET, N. Y. THIS PAPER IS PRINTED WITH OUR SPECIAL - LIFE - INK. He CHEAP! o-BE AND CELESTINS GRANDE GRILLE—Diseases of the Liver. HOPITAL—Diseases of the Stomach, Dyspepsia. To be had of all respectable Wine Merchants, Grocers and Druggists. Prato Everavine ©: 67