Life, 1889-10-03 · page 14 of 18
Life — October 3, 1889 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine contains **no political cartoons or satire**. It is primarily a collection of advertisements for upscale women's clothing retailers, tailors, and fabric suppliers in late 1880s New York and Philadelphia—targeting wealthy customers seeking autumn fashions, imported silks, carpets, and hotel accommodations. The only image with potential satirical intent is the small advertisement at bottom right for "Mail Chutes," which includes a brief joke: "IN AN OFFICE BUILDING OR HOTEL AS NECESSARY AS AN ELEVATOR. Why allow your mail to be handled by irresponsible messengers..." This is straightforward commercial humor promoting a practical invention (a mail delivery system), not political commentary. The page reflects the magazine's business model of mixing editorial content with high-end advertising aimed at prosperous readers.
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LADIES’ TAILOR. ALL AUTUMN NOVELTIES ARE NOW READY. NEW_GOWNS, COATS, MANTLES, ETC. IMPORTED AND EXCLUSIVE CLOTHS. No. 240 FIFTH AVENUE, THROUGH TO No. 1132 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. HOTEL VENDOME, BOSTON. COMMONWEALTH AVENUE. Unsurpassed by any hotel in the country for the beauty Of its surroundings, the excellence of its accommodations. acd the bigh order of its patronage. Most desirable for wealthy families and tourists. C. H. Greenleaf & Co., Proprietors. Also, PROFILE HOUSE, White Mountains, N. H The largest summer resort hotel in New Fngland. HAVILAND CHINA AT FIRST HANDS. No. 1265. OPEN STOCK. New shapes for season 1889-90 are now in stock. Do not forget that we are furnishing the finest goods at reasonable prices. If you cannot examine our stock in person, write us, and we will send you samples upon receipt of a deposit to cover their value. FRANK HAVILAND, Near Astor House. 14 Barclay St., New York. Feeley & Loblinger (Late with Krakauer.) LADIES’ TAILORS AND ORESSMAKERS, 26 West 19th Street. Having received our importations of Fall and Winter goods we are prepared to offer new and exclusive designs in street and evening costumes. Our prices will be found reasonable. La- dies residing out of town can have their xarments made without personal fitting, Riding Habits a Spectalty. Information about samples and prices sent on request. James McCreery & Co., Broadway and 11th St., New York. CARPET FALL NOVELITIES. Si -KS for reception, dinner and evening wear brocades, pompadour, striped and metal effects, also fancy weaves in black. [Pe GOODS high class novelties, plain, mixed and plaid combinations, Melton and Oxford suitings, Scotch, Clan and Tartan plaids. Cashmeres in all the newest shades. E™ BROIDERED ROBES. Ete. In wultes and odd pieces, our own design and upholstert AT LOWEST PRICES. SHEPPARD, KNAPP & CO., Nixth Ave., 18th and 14th Streets, New York, UITS—Long Paris Garments, Black and Col- ored Sacques, Wraps, &c. URS AND FUR TRIMMINGS—Novelties in Capes, Dolmans, Sacques and Muffs. Unk ECO; Extraordinary Exhibit of the Richest Fabrics and Highest Novelties In SILKS, VELYETS & DRESS GOODS FOR THE FALL AND WINTER OF !889. Correspondence solicited from all parts of the coun- , HOTEL AS NECESSI- try regarding Materials, Estimates, and Samples for * TY AS AN ELEVATOR. WHyAL- Brides’ Trousseaux, Costumes, Wraps, etc. : CHUTES Fr? LOW YOUR MAIL TO BE HANDLED BY il Broadway & 19th St. IN_AN OFFICE BUILDING. OR RESPONSIBLE MESSENGERS WHEN it 126528 Cheolawt St | (MPN crises eet aerial comicbooks.com