Life, 1895-04-25 · page 2 of 18
Life — April 25, 1895 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains: 1. **Whiting M'fg Co.** advertisement for sterling silver goods (top left) 2. **Halton, Houokes & Co.** ad for business items and silks 3. **Stern Bros.** announcement of imported French lingerie and bridal sets 4. Various other commercial advertisements for pills, groceries, and goods The only non-advertising content appears to be a small item about "Private European Parties" travel offerings. There is **no political cartoon visible** on this page. The imagery consists entirely of product illustrations (silverware, bottles, clothing) accompanying commercial notices typical of *Life* magazine's revenue model during this era. This reflects how early 20th-century magazines sustained themselves through extensive paid advertising integrated with editorial content.
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Solid Silver (Exclusively. ) SAUER IGOING WHITING MrcC Silversmiths, Broadway & 18th St., NEW YORK. Private European Parties. (micaert season.) May 11, tour of 63 days; June 8, tour of 56 days: June 20, tour of 64 days; June 29, tour of 87 days. Comprehensive and delightful routes, For descriptive book and reference, address, TRS. M1. D. FRAZAR & CO., 7o and 71 Globe Building, Boston, Mass. No “OLD CROW RYE” Is genuine unless the word OY EE {s printed on the label and case, and our fiem name is on the case, cork, capsule and label, Many counterfeits are offered. Every barrel of rye whiskey made at this dis- tillery for the past 23 years has been sold and delivered to us. The ROBERT STEWART RYE isthe best Eastern rye. Train's “RESERVE STOCK" R. O. B. Glenlivet Scotch Whiskey, bottled in Glasgow: very old and choice. ‘All the popular brands of wines, liquors, malt liquors, &c.; very old and medium ages. . B. KIRK & CO., 69 Fulton Street. Also Broadway and 27th Street. Beecham’s pills for con- stipation roc. and 25c. Get the book at your druggist’s and go by it. Annual sales more than 6,000,000 boxes, All you have guessed about life insurance may be wrong. If you wish to know the truth, send for “How and Why,” issued by the Pexw Mervat Live, 921-3-5 Chest- nut Street, Philadelphia, BROADWAY HA EAOASs. FOURTH AVE. A BUSINESS GROWS only as it deserves to grow. of friendship—but he would soon Watch the crowds that com their thoughts. SILKS. ot aday but we're selling twice over s many silks as a year ago.’ Such a thing doesn't come by chance, — There must be deserving or there wouldn't be such persistent response. It's a great deal to have quality. styles) and prices right. It's a great deal more for your peace of mind to have a perfect light to see the goods in. Pick under the| clear light of the Rotunda, and you see the shades exactly as they are. SPRING DRESS GOODS. ke half an hour. go up and down the long aisles among the heaps of woven beauties. Almost like wandering through windrows of flowers in a summer meadow, And the littleness of the prices is as urmingly surprising as the largeness of the stocks. Koop Curl novelty —cute twists of surface thread bunches~46 in.. topof the style. Odd- est of them all, $1.56 Knotty silk French G swellest tailor gown. green and minor blue. tony ground, $1 the yd. . 1d mohair, silk and wool Crepon, light «but strong from the goat hair, hand- some and firm, $2 kind at $1.50, Double silk warp Crepon, 25 shades, including evening tints, $1 25 kind $1. Fine English Wwo-toned whipcord and Dublin] twist Suitings, 46 and 43 in, $1.25 and $1.50) kinds, $1 and $1,26 yd ' ite Suitings for the In the dainty katydid | Lumpy, bumpy, but- Successors roAT.Sitwant & Co, We Make Sout SILVER ONLY, OF STERLING QUALITY 705 EVERY ARTICLE DEARING OUR TRADE-MARK. THERKYORE PURCHASERS SECURK, ENTIRE FREEDOM FROM FALSE ISFRESSIONS. Q) BLAS. FOURTH AYT Now and then one might, buy out get tired of it. e here, get their experience, get You'll then stop wondering at all this activity. GROCERIES. Pretty pictures and a slick name on the outside of a can are well enough—if the inside is up to the mark. How often is it? Our name is on many of the canned goods we sell, our guarantee is behind all of them Groceries are delivered free within 100 miles of New York. Relfast Ginger Ale, best quality, made from the famous Cromac Springs water of Ireland, 10¢ the bottle, $1.14 the doz., $5.50 the case of < doz, Turkish Layer Figs, best quality, nothing healthier to eat at this season of the year, 236 the 2 Ib, box. Lunch Tongues best quality ; each can contains two small tongues ready for slicing, 29¢ the can, Tea. fine quality. There isa big surprise await- ing you in excellent quality, delicate Teas here for little money : 45¢ the Ib., all kinds ; elsewhere Soc. Early June Sifted Peas, fine quality, small size, delicious flavor, full cans, last packing, 136 the can , $1.50 the doz, $2.93 the case of 2 doz. French’ Peas, extra tine, very small, delicate peas of fine flavor and color, 24e' the can, $2.76 the doz 'w York State Stringless Beans, extra qual- ity. a very small bean, exquisite flavor, fine color, full pack, 14¢ the can, $1.60 the doz., $3.13 the case of 2 doz. Cream Succotash, finest quality. none better, lima beans and corn properly mixed, 140 the can, $1.58 the doz., $3.04 the case of 2 doz Baked Beans, best quality, made of mealy beans with a trifle of pork, eat cold of hot, 15e thelarge can. Basement, Fourth Avenue, Stern Bro direct attention to Their Latest Impo of Ladies’ French Lingerie comprising new and exclus ve effects in Peignoirs, Chemises de Nuit, Cache Corset And a choice se ection of Bridal Sets at Very Attractive Priq West 23d comicbooks.com