Life, 1892-02-18 · page 2 of 18
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# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising content** rather than satirical commentary. It features multiple advertisements for consumer goods typical of the late 19th/early 20th century: corsets (Stern Bros.), ladies' dresses (Hollanders), blanket wraps (Noyes Bros.), perfume (Eno & Co.), and other merchandise. The only non-advertising content is a small illustrated section titled "THE GOOD THINGS OF LIFE" by Frederick A. Stokes Company, promoting a new book volume with witty, humorous engravings. The illustration itself appears to show a domestic scene, but without clearer detail, its specific satirical intent is unclear. The page reflects Life magazine's business model: mixing light editorial content with paid advertisements for an affluent readership.
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LIFE Stern Bros. CELEBRATED classique Corsets THE MOST Perfect Fitting In the World In Exclusive Shapes & Materials. West 23d St. THE GOOD THINGS OF LIFE. Eighth Series, The new volume for the year 181 in this popular and successful series of collections of illustrations, accompanied by witty, 3, and satirical sayings, from the American publication of its class.— t vol. oblong quarto. New style binding in “cadet gray” cloth, wide white band at top. his band is stamped in gold, with design by Att- and the lettering is stamped in dark blue partly on the white band and partly on the gray cloth. Beveled boards. $2.0 ‘The third, fifth, sith and seventh volumes of this series can also be had in the same binding at the same price, Frederick A. Stokes Company, 182 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY. HOLLANDERS| 290 FIFTH AVENUE. WE are now prepared to take orders for LADIES’ DRESSES FROM ALL THE New Spring and Summer Materials in Novelty Woolens, Figured India Silks, Challies, the new changeable effects in figured Surahs. Also the new Cotton Cords, Cotton Crepes and Ginghams. OUR PRICES until March 1st will be considerably less than after that date. Charles Hauptner, nraberaasher. I keep high class goods only. the quality, not in counter styles and fashions. Low in price for snaps, but the latest Iwill send anything in gentle- man’s furnishing articles for selection to responsible persons i280 Broadway, New York City. My address ts Blanket Wraps For Lounging. . For the Sick Reom, For the Nursery, . Forthe Bath, For Steamer Traveling, For the Kallway Carriage, for Yachting For Men, Women, Children and the Baby, $2.75 to $35, with Hood and Girdle complete. Samples and full instructions sent on application NOYES BROS., 426 WASHINGTON Si7., Boston, Mass., U.S. A. aa ris Latest ‘Neus i fn Engiisb ne NO Madison Square Garden. Cycle Exhibitand . . . Bicycle Tournament, MARCH 5 to 12, Six Days Professtonal international Bicyce Race from 1 p.m, tora, m. Cash pre $2,5¢0. 14 Short Races ench day. Six Champton trick riders, Prizes, $1,015 Amateur Bicycle Races, Saturday Eves ing, March sth. Jule Levy and his great American band Grand Cycle Exhibit in Hall adjoi ‘Amphitheatre. Address, J. N. GANNON, Mgr., Madison Square Gardes, NOT ALL IN VAIN ty Apa Camnrince, author of ** ty Guardian,” Paper, so cents; cloth, $1.00. The latest previous novel by Ada C: (*The Three Mus Kings") bas rec instinted approv. quality of work in“ Not Allin Vain" ‘ome respects a distinct advance in | merit and vigos For sale by all booksellers : or will be wnt b| ail on receipt of price by the publishers, D. APPLETON & CO., 1. 3, & § Box Street, New Yor DORERINGER'S AMERICAN jCut Glass FOR THE TABLE Is Perfection. Look for this trade wate $ ; i «Brutus, you love me not; friendly eye could never my faults.” ly eye could see no fault is Shrewsbury Tomatoketchup. Even an unfriend | 18th Edition, postpaid for 23. (or stax | THE HUMAN HAIR, Why it Falls Of, Turns Grey, and the Ri By Prof. HARLEY PARKRR, F.R A 4 C. F. LONG & CO.. sory Arch St, Phila, Every one should read this little look, Ie Meno & Co's yee HIGHLAND HEATHER. gy Delicate, Fragrant, Lasting. ce ° For sale by all dealers in perfumery. ReneS Sun St. Finsbury Sy. London E: C.F aoe ae wx aldwin, (3am Importers ao Se » Munro & ELLIE ATEE, & soth STREET Evenings at 8.15, Matinee Wed. and Si} LOVE IN TANDEM. ALLSOP! Wigbest Grade Imported, Bold Every! E. L. ZELL, Agt., 92 Pearl St.,% comicbooks.com