Life, 1887-03-17 · page 14 of 16
Life — March 17, 1887 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is not a satirical cartoon page but rather a advertisements section from *Life* magazine's Spring 1887 issue. The page contains no political satire or comics—instead, it features period advertisements for: - **Redfern Ladies' Tailor** (high-end fashion) - **W. & J. Sloane** (carpets and upholstery) - **Printing ink and paper suppliers** - **Patent medicines**: Vichy water (a French mineral spring product marketed for gout, rheumatism, and kidney disease) and "Digestylin" (a digestive enzyme remedy endorsed by over 5,000 physicians) - **Hotels and real estate** in Newport News and Saratoga Springs The ads reflect late-19th-century consumer culture: luxury goods, "scientific" remedies with exaggerated health claims, and resort destinations. The page documents what contemporary readers considered newsworthy advertising rather than satirical content.
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“RIFE - REDFERN © Ladies’ Tailor. SPRING SEASON, 1887. The Messrs. REDFERN have the honor to announce to their Lady patrons that they are now prepared to show their ORIGINAL Designs FoR GOWNS and COATS for the ensuing Sexson. These will be found in every respect worthy of the reputation of the JZaison REDFERN. A large consignment of New Cloths, mainly from Styles and Colorings supplied by the Messrs. REDFERN, have just been received from the most eminent English and Scotch manufacturers. 210 FIFTH AVE., NEW YORK. GEO. MATHBR’S SONS | NEWPO RT N EWS, VA GUARD AGAINST THE ACCIDENTS OF SUDDEN CHILLS, RINTI NG IN K On Hampton Roads, near Old Point Comfort, THE HOTEL WARWICK. An attractive first-class Winter Resort for families and tra sient visitors. Send for illustrated pamphlet to C. 8 CRAMPS AND COLICS, | BY USING | | 60 JOHN STREET, N. Y. THIS PAPER IS PRINTED WITH OUR SPECIAL - LIFE - INK. - ORCUTT, 150 Broadway, New York, or to J. R. SWINERTON, Manager, Hotel Warwick, Newport News, ¥ Se Poms “BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.” ESTABLISHED 1822-65 Years Aco. SPRING NOVELTIES. IN— CARPETINGS —— AnD Upholstery Goods, AN EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. W. & J. SLOANE, BROADWAY, Eighteenth & Nineteenth Sts., NEW YORK. “COTTAGES AT SARATOGA. For all information as to Saratoga Real Estate apply t- LESTER BROTHERS, | Saratoga Springs, N. Y. THE ONLY GENUINE VICHY IS FROM THE SPRINGS OWNED BY THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT. BAUTERIVE { Prescribed for the Gout, Rheumatism, Diabetes. Gravel, Diseases of the Kidneys, AND, &e., &c, CELESTINS GRANDE GRILLE— Diseases of the Liver. HOPITAL — Diseases of the Stomach, Dyspepsia. A POTENT REMEDY FOR Indigestion, Acute and Atonic Dyspepsia, Chronic and Gas:ro-Intestinal Catarrh, Vomiting in Pregnancy, Cholera Infantum, and in convalescence from Acute Diseases. Over 5,000 Physicians have sent to us the most FLAT- TERING OPINIONS upon DIGESTYLIN, as a REMEDY for all diseases arising from improper digestion. For 20 years we have manufactured the DIGESTIVE FERMENTS cx- pressly for Physicians’ use, and ] for the past ycar DIGES- 'TYLIN has been by }| them extensively pre- scribed, and to-day it stands without a rival as a digestive agent. remedy, buta scie , the formilad printed on ead ated by a careful a proper treatment of the ferments in manu . It is very agi zeable to the ta:te, and accep able to the most delicate stomach. Forthe reliability our statements, we would respectfully refer to the WHO! SALE and RETAIL DRUGGISTS of the country, and PHY: SICIANS generally. Sold by Druggists, or WM. F. KIDDER & CQ., 83 John St., N. Yj comicbooks.com