Life, 1892-06-30 · page 17 of 19
Life — June 30, 1892 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements** with two brief humorous anecdotes interspersed. The main cartoon, titled "Coming to an Understanding," depicts a young woman confronting a man about his intentions after he kissed her the previous night. The joke relies on the social anxiety of the Victorian era regarding courtship propriety—a young unmarried woman's reputation depended on clarifying whether a man's advances were serious (marriage-minded) or merely flirtation. The illustration shows her demanding he explain himself, reflecting anxieties about proper romantic conduct. A secondary anecdote jokes about a girl from Kalamazoo meeting a man from Oshkosh—towns that sound absurd to Eastern ears—with the punchline that he responds with "half-sympathy, half-suffering" upon learning she's not local, suggesting small-town pride or prejudice. The remaining content consists entirely of period advertisements for women's fashion (corsets, riding habits), photographic equipment, hair restoration products, and food items—typical of Life's revenue model in this era.
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UO —_____ Wl ‘ “a Dlive Oi olutely of Olive nd supe FRSERY not keep York Krakauer, LADIES’ TAILOR, 391 Fifth Avenue, Cor. 36th Street, NEW YORK. IDING HABITS in all the latest styles and improvements. MODERATE PRICES Strictly Tailor-Made GOWNS, from $75.00 JACKETS, ‘* 45.00 HABITS, “ 80.00 Perfect Fit Guaranteed. wis CORSETS Hygienic. PERFECTLY MODELLED. These Celebrated Corsets are of the latest fashion, and are procurable in New York and the principal cities of U.S.A. from all the best Ladies’ Outfitters, who are being supplied DIRECT FROM PARIS. Lapius are requested to ask for Mdme. Leoty’s Paris Corsets. DRESS SHIELDS. B&ST IN THE WORLD. At Macy's, Bloom- Qe ora ingdale's Ridley’s, Hearn's, and at all Grst-class stores, THE TOURIST—Six months, and a of Winter Resorts and How to Reach cents, Utica, N.Y. Sone forss 18th Edition, postpaid for asc. (or stamps). THE HUMAN HAIR, Why it Falls Off, Turns Grey and the Remedy. By Prof. HARLEY PARKER, F. R.A. 5S. . F, Lone & Co., 1013 Arch St, Philada., Pa, “ Every one should read this little boo! A Small Quantity of Liebig Company’s Extract of Beef Added to any Soup, Sauce or Gravy gives Strength and Fine Flavor. Invaluable in Improved and Economic Cookery. Makea cheapest. purest and best Beef Tea. COMING TO AN UNDERSTANDING. Young Lady (to friend of family): See LAST NIGHT, AT THE HOUSE, YOU TOOK ME 0: TIONS SERIOUS, OR WUZ YOU MERELY FLIRTIN'? HERE, YOUNG MAN, I WANT TO HA’ YOUR LAP AND KISSED ME, EA TALK WITIT YoU, Now, ARE YOUR INTEN- Photographic Ontits and Equipments E. & H.T. ANTHONY & CO., 591 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers and Importers of Photographic Instruments, Chemicals and Supplies, Detective and View Cameras in great variety, ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES. Books of Instruction for the Amateur, School Outfits for the young beginner. Amateur Outftte from $7.40 upwards, Send for Mustrated Catalogue. £0 years cetablished in this Iine of business, WE HAND YOU A FRESH 8CALP! If your hair is gone, or is falling out, or is thin and dry, or you have dandrufl,or an itching ‘or sore scalp, send coat once for a bottleof CAPILLIFORM, an infallible Hair Restorer and delightful Toilet Dressing. Columbia Chemical Co., 3) Washington Ave, Alleghany, Pa, A_ PRETTY girl from Kalamazoo, visiting friends in Detroit, met a young man the other evening at a reception. “Are you a resident of Detroit ?” he asked, sbortly after their meeting. “Oh, no,” she said, ‘I'm from Kalamazoo,” A peculiar smile fitted across his face ; a smile of half-sympathy, half-suffering. “And you.” she asked, quickly noting j do, **and you are from the other place >" He nodded, It was true. He was from Oshkosh.— Detroit Free Press. Mistress: Did you post the letter ? Main: Yes, Sefiora— Mistress : ‘Then why have you brought me back the fifteen centimos I gave you for the stamp ? Mar: I slipped it in the box when they weren't looking.—Las Noticias. False Economy Is practiced by many people, who buy inferior articles of food because cheaper than standard goods. Surely infants are entitled to the best (ood obtainable. It is a fact that the Gail Borden “Eagle” Brand Con- densed Milk is the best infant food. "Your grocer and druggist keep it. For grandeur of natural scenery and perfection of relief from the discomforts of the hot weather, no other sea coast resort in America compares with magnificent Campobello. Here towering cliffs, mighty tides, green fields, blue skies, cool, fragrant, spicy woods, and fresh, invigorating air, the breath of which means a new lease of life, are the attractions offered at this beautiful resort, and the Tyn-¥-Coed Hotel, which opens July rst, is one of the most thoroughly first-class summer hotels in every appointment that can be found, For- tunate are those who can spend the summer in such a delightful retreat. The New Shape in Hostery. “ The Most Durable. The Only Comfortable The toes are not distorted aa by the old ety! the big toe, having room enough, staye fiaide: stented by Dealers or by Mail. len’a: 4 pal ‘medium cotton; 3 ‘tou? pairs sott Lisle, merino or worsted, @1.00 Women’s: Black cotton or Balbriggan, 50c. Mention size shoe, and whether man's or woman's, Iilustrated Booklet on application. WAUKENHOSE COMPANY, 76 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass, ‘ton, N.J. HE TRAVELERS’ BUREAUS of the News Series (Herkimer, N.Y., office) will send you without charge trustworthy information about summer resorts. White Mountain Ham- mock Chair. For the House, Lawn, Porch and Qamp. Is Chock Full of Oomfort and Blessed Rest. PRICE, - - - 83, The Alford & BerkeleCo., Esrastisnco 1810, ) OVERHOLT PENNSYLVANIA PURE RYE ' WHISKEY. BS coe ase Ove THE FIRST DISTILLERY: MAKING THE ORIGINAL OLD MONONGAHELA. THE FINEST WHISKEY IN THE WORLD. comicbooks.com