Life, 1893-11-09 · page 2 of 18
Life — November 9, 1893 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising and announcements** for Life magazine and related businesses, with no political cartoons or satirical content visible. The main elements are: 1. **Whiting Mfg Co.** advertisement showcasing ornate sterling silver pitchers ("Volunteer" and "Mayflower"), presented as gifts from the New York Yacht Club 2. **New York Central Railroad** ad promoting the "Exposition Flyer," a fast passenger train between New York and Chicago 3. **Stern Bros.** advertisement for women's costumes at special prices 4. **Life magazine announcements** including subscription information and a binder offer The page reflects early 20th-century commercial life—luxury goods, transportation innovation, and fashion—rather than satirical commentary. Life magazine clearly functioned as both humor publication and advertising vehicle for affluent readers.
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‘LIFE: Solid Silver Exclusively. Silvers Broadway & “VOLUNTEER.” PRESENTED By Tne New Yors YACHT Cis, 10 Cranes J. Ne UNEQUALED SKILL AND HE AMERICA'S CUP. “EXPOSITION FLYER” Is the name of the new 20-hour train of the NEW YORK CENTRAL between New York and Chicago,—every day in the year. This is the fastest thousand mile train on the globe, and is second only in speed to the famous EMPIRE STATE EXPRESS whose record for two years has been the wonder and admiration of the world of travel. The New York Central stands at the head for the speed and comfort of its trains. A ride over its line is the finest one day railroad ride in the world. For a copy of the “ Luxury of Modern Railway Travel send two a-cent stamps to GEORGE H, DANIELS, General Passenger A nt, Granp Centrat Station, N: fie Yous. CHEAP, STRONG and DURABLE “LIFE” BINDER. WILL HOLD TWENTY-SIX NUMBERS. Mailed to any part of the United States for $1.00, postage free, Address, OFFICE OF “LIFE,” - 28 West 23d Street, New York, miths, 18th Street, NEW YORK. ““ MAYFLOWER.”” PRESENTED BY Tre New Yorn Yacut Cove r Carr. Cran Paint, TO COMMEMORATE THE VICTORY OF Hi CUTTER “GALATEA,** IN AMERICA'S Ci Back numbers of LIFE can be had by applying at this office, 28 West 23d St., New York City. Single copies of Vols. I. and II. out of print. Vol. I., bound $30.00. Vols. IL, VIIL, XIII. and XIV. $20.00 each, bound. Vols. VII., X., XI., XI, XV. and XVI., $15.00 each, bound. Vols. III., I1V., V., VI, IX., XVII. and XVIII, $10.00 each, bound. Vols. XIX. and XX., $5.00 each. Back numbers, one year old, 25 cents per copy. Subscribers wishing address changed will greatly facilitate matters by sending old ad- dress as well as new. NOTICE. UBSCRIBERS TO“ LIFE" will please give old address as well as new when re- questing change of same. (COPYRIGNT FOR GREAT em OY sawas menceneon UNDER THE ACT OF tent Stern Bros. direct attention to an exceptionally choice collection of Their Own Make Costumes in exclusive styles, at Special Prices. Order Dep’t Walking, Carriage and Evening Costumes made at very short notice, from the latest and most desirabk } European Models and Materials. West 234d St comicbooks.com