Life, 1893-08-31 · page 16 of 18
Life — August 31, 1893 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine, not a satirical cartoon section. The page contains multiple product advertisements typical of early 20th-century publications. Notable content includes: **The "Milk Dealer" dialogue** (center): A brief satirical exchange mocking dishonest milk sellers who water down their product. When caught selling milk that's 40% water, the dealer absurdly claims the water accidentally mixed in when he thawed frozen milk with boiling water. The joke exposes fraudulent dairy practices and consumer deception—a genuine public health concern of the era. **Reader letter about a horse**: A humorous advice column where someone asks what to do with a dizzy horse; the editor sarcastically suggests consulting a "horse doctor" book or just selling the animal to someone else. The remaining content is straightforward advertising for china, soap, hair products, and elevators—reflecting consumer goods marketed to middle-class readers. No political figures or major social satire appears on this page.
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Haviland China Important: As there are now several Havilands in the china trade, it is important that buyers should be in- S 1 22nd. St. NEW 9-92 We Yo, ‘ Rig BellerueAve. Newport mk formed that the ware which for over 50 years has been known Our wonderful growth and f ; constantly increasing business as Haviland China is marked under each piece: is proof positive that our efforts to furnish , H&ce guiland, SVimogel HIGH CLASS CHINA, Im oges “ a L RICH CUT GLASS \f Pranct ~=calalogue and compare prices. J On White China, On Decorated China. = ae are appreciated. Send for Jupce: Youare charged with having sold milk that had forty per cent. of water in it, What have you to say? MiLk DEALER: An honest man like me, your . honor, couldn't do such a thing. S ki G P ioi let Jupce: Rut there is clear proof that there was unstro e, as, olson, iV: forty per cent, of water in your milk. Mitk DeaLer: 1 can explain that, your honor. fi wait -. re) ‘The nuk was frozen and 1 poured boiling water on i | lifting, freezing, somnambulism, a in order to melt it. Now, of course, it's quite possible and choking in swallowing, often that a few drops of water got mixed with the milk,— ° Repless for the Schalk. cause accidental death. Only COMPLEXION A Senieabedlsaste one accident policy covers such would naturally lead a person possessing it to prefer ‘atal injuries (i 6 the best things obtainable and guard against imper- fat vonhee (it a. agai . fections. The Gail Borden Eagle Rrand Condensed ordinarily covered): The Exten- A Splendid Toilet Milk is unequalled in quality, as a trial will prove. . y j ) ‘ Requisite. Grocers and Druggists. sion Full Indemnity Policy of Excelling in Quality = ‘any 25 cent Soap on tho A SUNSCRINER writes to an editor: “ Thave a horse market that has suffered lately from riodical fits of } pei A trial will convince you dizziness. Please answer through your valuable paper, that you want % and let_me know what I should do with him. I'm ee ether alraid, he will get worse if something és not done * LOILET; % he editor replies ur honest advice, Note Package and insist ona very careful perusal of that capital book on the genuine. J ‘Every man his own horse doctor,’ would be to take Sample cake by mail 12c. him some time when he is not dizzy, and sell him to a 7 a steanger."—Exchange. Cosmo BUTTERMILK SoaP Co,'85287 Wabash Ave. his showing rdenionsirates the T BARRY’S TRIGOPHEROUS of nde ira wcingmerite wiiking to's FOR THE a 5 good job.—San Francisco HAIR» SKIN. i. An elegant dressing, Prevents baldness, gray hair, and dandruft. a mm y Makes the hair grow thick andeoft he EV, ORS Cureseruptions and diseases of the [ ee L = Ss ‘skin. Heals cuts, burns, bruises and sprains, All druggists or by mail cocts. 44 Stone St. N.Y. SS ical Gi) |;| PASSENGER AND FREIGHT ELEVATORS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. 2500] NEVER A FALLOR FATAL INUSEIl = ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED KSAFETY SPEED AND ECONOMY COMBINED) en of, FAMIL sHouLD < aetarentartescazarr sti, 7 fino PUT ce fn ‘ ‘eum || gaey| |cuumeeey| GRAVES ELEVATOR CO. i ah ' ROCHESTER.NY. ‘Huvewrors ano SOLE MaWrS, “i> PHILADELPHIA, > —= comicbooks.com