Life, 1895-09-19 · page 14 of 16
Life — September 19, 1895 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertisement page** from Life magazine, not a political cartoon. It features early 1900s consumer product ads with minimal satirical content. The single cartoon element appears at top-left: a sketch of a woman labeled "The Bugbear" complaining that skirt braids are stiff and difficult to cut through. This is a gentle mockery of contemporary women's fashion anxieties—the ad uses her complaint to promote "S.H. & M." bias velveteen skirt binding as a solution. The rest of the page consists of product advertisements reflecting period concerns: women's corsetry and dress stays (addressing silhouette control), bicycle shoes (reflecting the "New Woman" cycling craze), perfume, brewing tonics (marketed as health products), chewing gum, suspenders, and a "piperazin water" remedy for gout and digestive issues. The tone is advertising copy rather than satire—these products address genuine consumer demands of the era without mockery.
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“The Bugbear of stiffening that they will cut through the skirt braids.” She’s taken, can't cul through the “S. A. & M.” Bias Velveteen Skirt Binding. Send for samples, showing latels and tothe S.H. & M.Co.. P.O. Box 699. New H.& M.”’ Dress Stays are the Best. mis- they : “Ball-Bearing” BICYCLE SHOE “Fits and Feels like a Glove”’ Made of “Prince of India" leather, cele- brated for softness and wearing qualities. Patent Lace Fastener secures shoe without 2 tying. Flexible corrugated soles. Combines style with perfect comfort, All sizes, all widihs. For men and ladies. Sold by shoe and sporting goods dealers everywhere. Trade Mark stamped on heel, Look for it. Ivisa guarantee of merit Black, $3.00 ... Tan, $3.50 Cc. H. FARGO & CO. MFRS. CHICAGO Pane NR ARs tat ete grammer Han erarereee vaeremererere! ss eete eoarary! Wonderfully true to nature and more lasting than any other scent of its name. A specialty par excellence. All the rage in Europe at the present time. Re sure that you get the “Mo. 4711 Rhine Violets” MULHENS & KROPFFP, New York, U. S. Agents 1 Me Me Mo Mo Me —e STAM PED! ° ) THE HALF-HOSE ‘warare ON THE TOE Fit Well, Look:Well, Wear Well. q They are the only half-hose constructed in accordance with THE SHAPE OF THE HUMAN FOOT. $27 Sold by the trade generally. and obtainable direct from the makers, who will send a 3 pescriptive Price-List to any applicant, SHAW STOCKING CO., Lowell, Mass. GTS TSS TS GS AS TS TS TS TS AE GETS TEAS SASF [THEHISTORY OF BREWING = abst.... Malt Extract There fs substance to lt; it Is vivifying, life producing: gives vim and bounce— It braces. The “BEST” Tonic 2 Se ee ee eee ee Improves the Appetite. Clears the Throat. § ass Digestion. Capitan BLU, Pateatea 15. ratwblisned 150. 1 CHEWINC CUM. | save me coupooain each Fivewent package Aiame & Sons ate the originators of the Gow world: thewine Gums. ALL OTHERS ARE IMITATIONS. ADAMS & SONS CO., ‘Sande Street. Brooklyn, N. Y. TARONTO, ONT. KAN PRANCTECO, CAT. 2 oe oe GESTE] ™ eee OS eae” Basen ELASTIC CORD MAKES THEM SO. Best furnisher keeps them. Fifty cents and upwards. Cheaper model at 2 cents. Sample pairs mailed for rict, Look for “graduated” ‘cord and the name on every pair. CHESTER SUSPENDER CO., = ——No. 7 Decatur Avenue, ROXBURY, MASS. GOUT? UT? ) SCHERING'S WATER toxpon, xo. § ee | BEARING THiS NAME ARE THE RECOMMENDED FOR Gravel, Calculus, Lazy Liver, and all Uric Acid Troubles. WILL CURE IT. Pampnier Face. LEHN & FINK, Agents, New York.