Life, 1889-03-21 · page 2 of 20
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# Analysis This page is **primarily advertising**, not political satire. The left side features ads for Brewster & Co. (pleasure carriages), Noyes Bros. (clothing and shirts), and clothing items like "New French Shirtings." The two small illustrations labeled "Blanket Wraps for Baby" and "Lawn Tennis and Yachting Suits" appear to be product showcases rather than satirical cartoons—they depict domestic and leisure scenes meant to sell merchandise. The right side contains book reviews and a Beecham's Pills advertisement with an illustration of well-dressed socialites. The pills ad is promotional, not satirical, though it humorously claims the pills provide "magic" relief for digestive issues. Overall, this is a **commercial page** typical of *Life* magazine's revenue model, mixing light entertainment with extensive advertising.
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ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBIT OF PLEASURE CARRIAGES Our Annual Display for the present season em- braces all the fashionable varieties for Town Use; also many attractive novelties for Country Driving. We manufacture on the premises the smallest de- tails entering into the construction of a carriage ; and invite inspection of the various branches in oper- ation, forming the most complete and best equipped works of the kind in the world. BREWSTER & CoO. (OF BROOME STREET) BROADWAY, 47th to 48th ST. THE ABOVE IS OUR ONLY PLACE OF BUSINESS. Blanket Wraps for Baby, lawn Tennts and Yachting Suits aa FOR THE NURSERY, FOR THE SICK-ROOM, FOR THE BATH, FOR STEAMER TRAVELING. MADRAS, ; a Poe Men, Wolken: Children, and THE AND SILK SHIRTINGS. BABY ; $2.75 to $35, with Hood and Girdle * Yachting Shirts. FOR THE RAILWAY CARRIAGE, 5 “ S.eamer Wear, FOR YACHTING i * House Night Wraps, “ Bath or Sick-Room, * Hunting and Fishing, * Lawn ‘Tennis, complete. Always in Stock or to Special Order. Mail Orders Solicited. NOYES BROS. Hosiers, Glovers and shirt Makers, WASHINGTON & BOSTON, MASS., U.S. A. Mail Orders Solicited! NOYES BROS. Hosiers, Glovers ani Shirt Makers, SUMMER STS., WASHINGTON & SUM BOSTON, MASS., U.S) A. ‘Trousers, NEW FRENCH SHIRTINGS Office and House Coats, STS., modesty and good taste.—From “ty Delightsul volumes, edited with M,” Loypon. ATH MOTLEY’S LETTERS. ‘THE CORRESPONDENCE OF JOHN LOTHROP MOTTE D.C.L., Author of “* The History of the United Netherlands,” Life and Death of John of Barneveld,” “‘ The Rise of the Dutch kf public,” etc. Edited by Grorce Wittiam Curtis. With Portri In Two Volumes. Vol. I., pp. x., 396. Vol. IT., pp. x. 424. Roy 8vo, Cloth, Uncut Edges, Gilt Top, $7.00. From a Review of the Work By GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS. “ ‘These two volumes vividly recall one of the most picturesque figures in Ameria literary history. . . . It is as true of Motley’s letters as of his books that the ca erous, impulsive ardor of the man vitalizes every page. He was a quick and sitive’ observer, and the mental activity, the instinct of research and thorough which distinguish the scholar are constantly obvious in his correspondence. After the lapse of the intervening years it is delightful to turn these pages and to ‘once more, and more intimately than ever before, the brilliant and buoyant youth ii ardent student of liberty, the eloquent and fascinating and renowned historian of ed of its noblest achievements, the diplomatist, the favorite of the most accomplished af refined society.” From “Sr, James's GazeTre,” Lonpon. Two fascinating volumes, Mr. Motley was a delightful letter-writer, aod i epistles are full of charming glimpses of historic places, beautiful scenes, and fanc persons. From G. W. SMALLEY’s Lonpon LeTrerR To “THE N, Y, TRIBUNE.” “ Motley’s Correspondence excites that kind of interest which always belongs 1 portraits drawn by one eminent man of other eminent men, Letter-writing had not di out in Motley s time. He had great opportunities, and used them, He saw as muchd London life as any man, knew everybody, and was himself, both when American Miaitq and before and after, a central figure in English society. He describes scenes and peo with equal animation. His style is fluent, easy, and picturesque. Altogether, it isab of extreme interest and value.” From ‘‘THE New YorK TIMES.” We do not believe there has been published in a long time so agreeable and ar a book of letters. They are written in a very fresh and natural way, and with a cot tional ease and freedom, and they are at the same time very finished and elegant. author has inevitably infused into them some of his own personal attractiveness letters also have a special value from the distinction of the individuals and the importax of the subjects which they discuss. HARPER & BROTHERS, New York. 3B The above work is for sale by all booksellers, or will be sent by Hare i Brotuers, postage prepaid, to any part of the United States or Canada,cxn ceipt of the price. HARPER'S CATALOGUE sent on receipt of Ten Cents in slant The Social Season. During the season in London, Beecham’s Pills are held in high regard. The exactions of social life, the strain consequent upon lat¢ hours, late suppers, and the indul gence of rich and highly seasoned food, all combine to leave the sys tem in a debilitated condition and the stomach in a state bordering on frenzy, if we may use the ex pression. Beecham’s Pills, hov; ever, taken regularly, having | soothing effect on the stomach and the digestit! organs. Their result is zmmediate. Special FOR A WEAK STOMACH, 'MP*'RED DICESTION, DISORDERED LIVEi BEF CHAM’S PILLS ACT LIKE MAGIC! A Few “oses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; strengthen! the Muscuiar System ; restoring long-lost Complexion : bringing back t keen enge of appetite, and arousing with the Rosebud of Healt’: ‘iie #4 physical energy of the human frame. These are “ facts” admitt.« by th sands, in all classes of society ; and one of the best guarantees |» the Ni vous‘and Debilitated is that Beecham’s Pills have the large:’ sale any Patent Medicine in the World. Full directions with e: Prepared only by THOS. BEECHAM, $1. HELENS, LANCASHi8,” Sold by Druggists generally. B. F, ALLEN & CO., 3° and Canal Street, New York, Sole Agents for the United St 5 wh your druggist does not keep them) W/LL MAIL BEECHAM’ fild ON RECEIPT OF PRICE, 25 CENTS A BOX. But inquired