Life, 1889-10-31 · page 17 of 18
Life — October 31, 1889 — page 17: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, not editorial content or satire. It dates to the late 19th century (likely 1870s-1880s, given the "Centennial Exhibit" reference and typewriter advertisement). The only comic content is a brief **dialogue joke** between Jack Tooson and Ethel Usedby about marriage ("I'd like you to be my wife" / "Well, it's a half go"), which appears as filler amid umbrella advertising. The rest consists of product advertisements for luxury goods targeting affluent Americans and British customers: perfumes, jams, dental products, umbrellas, meat extract, steamship travel, blanket wraps, and clothing. The ads emphasize English/London origin and quality—typical of the period's cultural preference for British goods. There is **no political cartoon or satire** on this page. It functions as a commercial publication, with typography and layout designed to showcase multiple branded products rather than commentary.
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SSSsssai AS RAB APPLE BLOSSOMS. falus Coronaria.) Under the title of Crab Apple “| Blossoms, The Crown | Perfumery Co, are now INVIGORATING LAVENDER SALTS. (ReotsrereD.) The popular, new smelling ealts of The Crown Perfumery Co. appreciated alike in palace, mansion and cot- tage a3 a most refreshing luxury. Madeonly by CROWN PERFUMERY CO. 177, New Bono Sr., Lonoon, Sold everywhere, (rose & Blackwell’s FRESH FRUIT JAMS, Yede from English Fresh Fruits AND REFINED SUCAR. AR SOLD BY ALL GROCERS IN THE UNITED STATES. “(OR CBNTENNIAL EXBIBIT @= TEETH unequalled. A:DENTA For Preserving and Beautifying the Teeth, itis incomparable. PURE, FRAGRANT, REFRESHING. Absolutely Harmless, Beware of Preparations that destroy the teeth. VENNARD & CO NEW YORK. Sold by alt D: Fancy Coods gue free. Address Typewriter Depart., Pore: Mre. Co... Makers of Mins NES Coz, Makew of Columbia Cycles, Hoston, WRIGHT BROS. & C0 WARRANTED NOT “CONGRESS.” A handsome Union silk of splendid wearing qualities, which bas stood the test of years. These Umbrellas are LOW in Price Sold by leading dealers throughout the United States. GP None genuine without our Patent Adjustable Tie, “ CONGRESS" or * TRUEWORTH " printed on JACK TOosoox : = Is ita go Usreppy: Well, it's a half go. You LIEBIC (COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT. Finest and Cheapest Meat Flavoring Stock for Soups, Made Dishes, and Sauces. As Beef Tea “an invaluable tonic and an agreeable stimulant.” Anaual sale, 8,000,000 jars. I'd like you to be my wife, e e nly with fac-similo of Justus von Liebig’s signature in blue across label, as above. by Storekeepers, Grocersand Dru Lignies BRT Wacr O AT COn L-t'd, Loodoa. PROVIDENCE _ AND ALL popular White ‘The Now Steamers Massachusetts leave New R., at 5 P.M., connecting with Boston 7.15 A.M. Limited White direct from steamers’ wharf at 7.15 A.M. Café and Dining Rooms on Main Deck. W. R. BABCOCK, A. G. P. A. FOR THE NURSERY, FOR THE SICK ROOM, FOR THE BATH, FOR RTEAMER TRAVELLING, FOR THE RAILWAY CARRIAGE, FOR YACHTING. HILDREN and the BABY, $275 to $35, with Hood acd Girdle complete. English Hold-Alls, Steamer Wraps and Rugs, NOYES BROS., Hosters, Glovers and Shirt Makers, Wpshington & Summer Streets, Boston, U. S. A. DELICIOUS NEW PERFUME /RELIABLE SILK UMBRELLAS TO CUT OR FADE. “TRUEWORTH.” A silt peculiarly adapted for dresty umbrellas, combining ‘great streagthand beauty. We exclusively control it. HICH in Quality and Workmanship. NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, BOSTON, CHICAGO. 4) Largest Umbrella Makers in the World, (73d Year.) THOMASVILLE, GA., PINEY WOODS HOTEL. Season opens December 4, 1 M.A. BOWER For circulars, rates, etc., address Ww Manager, Thomasville, Ga. Windsor’ Hotel, New Vork BOSTON, WORCESTER POINTS EAST. lountainRoute Conneticut and York, Pier 29, Ne train arriving at Mountain Express O. H. BRIGGS, G. P. A. me LONDON TAN STREET GLOVE At $1.35, | Are absolutely the best Gentlemen's Walking Gloves in the country. They are Messrs. Noyes Bros.’ specialty and sold only by them. Mailed to any part of the United States on a receipt of above | amount, | Allen Solly & Co.’s London High-class hosiery and underwear in pure lamb's-wool, merino, balbriggan, and silk, in white, the famous brown, and the natural gray. | All weights and sizes, 28 to 50 inches, at popu- | lar prices at Noyes Bros. Ladies’ and Men’s English | Waterproofs, for storm, for street, for travelling. | The latest London production, $7.50 to $45. English hold-alls, steamer wraps and rugs, at | Noyes Bros. Pajamas, or East India Sleeping suits, and long night shirts, made from the best English flannels, Cheviots, ox- fords and silky for steamers, sleeping-car, and home wear at Noyes Bros, NOYES BROS., | Hosters, Glovers and Shirt Makers, | Washington & Summer Streets, Boston, U.S.A. comicbooks.com