Life, 1890-12-04 · page 2 of 14
Life — December 4, 1890 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is **primarily advertisements**, not editorial content or cartoons. The upper portion features ads for: - **C.G. Gathers Sons** (women's furs and cloaks at 184 Fifth Avenue) - **Hollanders** (Boston/New York women's clothing) - **Whiting MFG Co** (solid silver goods) - **Abram French & Co** (French china and hotel ware) Lower ads include **Crosse & Blackwell's fruit jams**, **Wm. S. Kimball & Co** (cigarettes), and printing services. There are **no political cartoons or satirical illustrations** visible. The only illustration is a fashion figure accompanying the Gathers Sons ad—typical period advertising imagery, not satire. This appears to be a commercial advertising page from *Life* magazine, reflecting the publication's revenue model rather than editorial satire.
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-C:G:G Gantners Sons~ _ Jacket Wher ng Coals Mars sscneetepes pete Aerines, Cravat tes, Choice ond exclasive designs- Moderate prices ASF Ft ravenna: News York: MOLT ANDERS. Solid Silver HOLLANDERS: lid si Seoapensenzonnnn ono DppnnoarDry BOSTON. - - NEW YORK. Our new establishment occupying the entire building, No. 290 FIFTH AVENUE. STERLING. WHITING M' FG Co Union Square & 16th St., NEW YORK. Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Dresses, Mantles, Tailor-made Garments and Mil- = © SUGGESTIONS. linery for all occasions. Entirely exclusive] 1, we manutctuesoidiver ent, and of but one grade tat of British Seteg and original designs and materials for Hrterar aieaas he above trade-mark is a guarantee of quality as absolute as the II. Purchasers secure an entire freedom from false impressions to which they ae where solid silver and plated ware are made in the same factor taking orders. ee f 5 . The question ** Is it silver, or is it plated 2" is never raised in regard to a wee Boys and Children’s Clothing and general outhtling. | present or other gift bearing this trade-mark, as it is well known that all wares so marked Infants’ Wardrobes. Solid silver and solid silver only. Designs and Estimates Submitted for Presentation Gifts, Prites, Etc. ABRAM FRENCH & CO. CARRY THE LARGEST STOCK OF FOR FIFTY YEARS! MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP P R E M | E R E. for fifty years has been used by mothers for their Soitens the Gums Allgs all Paine Cures Wind QUALITE HAVILAND & CO. French China in the country, and ¢ CICARETTE Manufacturers’ Agents for this famous make of goods. ‘ Softens the Gums, Allays all Pain, Cures Wind Ps paldealaa | the standard of purityand| line carried consists of Colic, and is the best remedy for Diarrhera. 25c. a Hottle. "The faultless union of two matchless tobac | HOTEL WARE, oe prevents that dryness of the throat usually | edg Crosse & Bl Brofend y smoking ce, band Do oa DINNER SETS, for the requirements of the small family; als, FRESH FRUIT JAMS [os or eras once secure se tures are the finest for the pipe. both plain white and ornamented, in the round or doul which reduces breakage to a minimum. incomparable cigarette a trial. It is simply] large banquet services. perfection, and a luxury, and not a low-priced | TA BLE WAR in obet stock patterns. | from which any selection can i ite] WM. &. KIMBALL & CO. Madefrom English Fresh Fruits} “'; Pass reise mevae AND REFINED SUCAR ARE SOLD BY ALL GROCERS grad prize at Paris, "8. These sets are moderate In price, coat IN THE UNITED STATES. from: $65.00 to $150 00. OUR CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT. THIS PAPER IS PRINTED PECIAL' LIFE: INK MANUFACTURED BY THE .D. WILSON PRINTING INK CO.,1.1. 140 WILLIAM ST. N.Y. Send for Special Prices and Discounts. Samples and prices on application. 89, 91 & 93 FRANKLIN ST. TEA SETS. OF 52 PIECES, - - : : $50.00 S. OF 13 PIECES, - BOUDOIR SETS. OF 13 PIECES, '- FISH SETS, OF 15 PIECES, GAME 5. OF Is PIECES, OYSTER PLATES, BREAD AND BUTTER PLATES, Correspondence solicit Goods guaranteed perfect to place of destination. ABRAM FRENCH & CoO., 211, 213 & 215 DEVONSHIRE 4 BOSTON, MASS. comicbooks.com