Life, 1889-06-20 · page 16 of 18
Life — June 20, 1889 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from *Life* magazine, not a satirical cartoon page. The advertisements showcase consumer products of the era (circa 1880s-90s), offering insights into period commercialism: **Key Ads:** - **Kodak camera** ($25.00) — advertises ease of use ("you press the button, we do the rest"), marking early consumer photography - **Perfume of Wood Violets** — emphasizes affordability of luxury goods previously expensive - **Emerson Pianos** — high-end domestic furnishings - **Wines and liquors** — including "Old Crow Rye," marketed for home consumption - **"The Last American"** book — a satirical novel by J.A. Mitchell **The Satire:** *Life* itself is being marketed here, with notices seeking back issues and advertising its upcoming humor collections. The page reflects the magazine's dual nature: satirical social commentary paired with advertisements targeting affluent readers who could afford these luxuries. The humor lies in *Life*'s self-promotion among consumer goods—positioning itself as a product alongside perfume and pianos.
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The Kodak PERFUME OF | i | WOOD VIOLETS. This exquisite perfume is made from the the button, we . true violete. In oe past the high price of » pep ft the genuine violet perfume has prevented man: do the vest : from indulging in this luxury, but the price a The only camera that BM this article makes it a necessity to those who| Brice, 825.00. can use with- GH love the flower. The remembrance of the} - " uction cheap imitations of violet water and extracts should not prevent all lovers of violets from trying this delicious perfume. “Vou press 1 for copy of Kodak Primer, with sam- graph. For Sale in 8 oz., 4 oz. and small size bottles. Prorrizrors aND MANUFACTURERS, JOSEPH BURNETT & CO. BOSTON and CHICAGO. "A feast of clever drawings.” Vs. Counanr,. SECOND EDITION NOW READY! THE LAST AMERICAN, By J. A. MITCHELL. jOf Arabia can never ur gloves, FUN FROM “LIFE.” Somewhat similar in general plan The Good Things of * Life,’" but composed of smaller il! tions, devoted i more to pure Fun, ls It is intended to publish a ne of * Fun from * Lift care each spring, and a volume of ood Things from * Lit each fall, Oblong 8vo, boards, with novel and telling design in ink | «4 Fragment from the Journal of Khan-li, Prisce and gold, $1.00. gold, $1 Dimph-yoo-chur and Admiral in the Persian Navy.” Perfumes el Wdia dear meant -watured humor. | Aq amusing aod satirical account of the adventures of ‘ ty of Persian explorers among the ruins of America, Sc. At book-stores, or will be sent, postpaid, on receipt of ™ ve AD advertise ie siinsadiniacad? T. METCALF & 60. With numerous clever illustrations by the author 39 Tremont St.,Boston, Aci EO FOUGERA'S CO, Well printed on good paper, ard bound in dark bl FREDERICK A. STOKES & BROTHER | stamped in inks and gold, with design representing New Yen Soht by all Druggists, of New Vork City, as seen from its harbor by H. B. KIRK & CO. Or, 0, $1.00. CAN SUPPLY MITCHELL & MILLER, FORK THE SICK-ROOM, FOK GRAND ERS, NEW YORK. FOR FAMILY USE, RELIABLE WINES ——SSSSSS ; AND LIQUORS WANTED: 2208 BEWARE OF IMITATIONS No other House can furnish "OLD CROW RYE.’ No. 16, Vol. 1, of LIFE. 69 FULTON STREET, 9 WARREN STREET . . BROADWAY AND 27TH STREET. The publishers of LIFE will pay $1.50 ESTABLISHED 1853 for every copy of No. 16, Vol. I, of LIFE, EM E RSO | FINES® providing they are in good condition. | TONE ge ST WORK = ADDRESS: EVERY PIANO 4500018 Ai MATERIALS. Publishers of LIFE, EMERSON PIANO CoBOSTONMASS.