Life, 1895-04-25 · page 17 of 18
Life — April 25, 1895 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements** for consumer goods and services, typical of early 20th-century magazines. There are no political cartoons or satire present. The ads reflect the fashion and lifestyle concerns of affluent urban readers: - **Fibre Chamois** promotes a fabric lining for the popular "puffed sleeves" silhouette of the era, ensuring garments maintain their shape - **New York Central Railroad** advertises its dominance as "America's Greatest Railroad," emphasizing frequent service to major cities - **Horner's Furniture** lists reasons to buy from their established firm, appealing to quality-conscious consumers - **Kayser Gloves**, **Lemoine Champagne**, **Beeman's Pepsin Gum**, and **Bergdorf & Voigt** (furriers/tailors) target wealthy clientele The page reveals period consumer values: fashion sophistication, railroad travel convenience, quality furnishings, and luxury goods. There is no satirical content to interpret—this is straightforward commercial messaging.
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LIFE You desire to be Stylish We will tell you How— Interline the Puffed Sleeves and Skirts of your Spring and Summer Costumes with Comes in , and the result will be a eights realization of your desire. Puffed Sleeves and Skirts The Kind that DON"? Wear ot will not lose their shape if lined ALL DRY GOODS STORES SELL THEM. with Fibre Chamois— unaf- 2s fected by dampness— endorsed by all leading modistes. To be found at the Lining Counter of all leading Dry Goods Stores. Morning, Noon and Night, You can leave Grand Central Station, the very centre of the city, For Chicago, St. Louis and Cin- cinnati. in a magnificently equip- ped train, Via the New York Central, The Great Four-track Trunk Line. Trains depart from and arrive at Grand Central Station, New York. Connecting the east and west, 5 THE ORIGINAL by the New York Central Lines. Beeman s— 3 aired saya aii; mm Pepsin Gum i ti 22; St. Louis 30 Cincinnati 223/St . a CAUTION, —See that the Eleven through trains each day, nazme. Beeman i on" eack Practically a train every hour, via Thea rection at “America’S___—_—_ = ee Greatest Railroad.” 4 octet uetta aa, Beeman Chemical Co. 93 LateGt., Cleveland, 0. = ‘ay = NE. R 'S oRE We make over and store NE R N IT U RE ES during the summer, 5 pain Ghowing Cum. furs on Reasone, hy 7 you x elt is! tt in | atest 2 padre, very reasonable terms. Preference to any other, ps g Koom, Library and Hait Furni: Tuputation of keeping only the best Furniture ged Pera Tiedt presto that scan bo produced, ‘bo Maple and Bamboo Fureitone—heslturEssy 8 made over stored free of charge. eee are ‘unequalled: Because thelr Faroltoretveryating' for chy, or countty = ea Nae goods ot stan- | bemee eight floors—all prices } BERGDORF & VOIGT, %: HORNER & CO., 61- -65 West 23d St., New York. & Ladies’ Tailors and Furriers, y 125 Fifth Avenue.