Life, 1897-02-11 · page 2 of 20
Life — February 11, 1897 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. It contains four distinct ads: 1. **Stern Bros** (corsets) - West 23rd Street, New York 2. **Raymond & Whitcomb Tours** - Mexico travel packages 3. **Arnold Constable & Co** - laces and embroidered goods 4. **Life Publishing Company** - framed proofs of original LIFE drawings The only visual element is a sketch of a blind child labeled "BLIND" advertising framed proofs from LIFE magazine. This appears to be a straightforward commercial offering rather than satire—customers could purchase original artwork from the magazine. The American Waltham Watch Company ad promotes their "Riverside" and "Royal" watch movements. This is a typical early 20th-century magazine page of commercial advertisements with minimal editorial content.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Raymond 8& Whitcomb Constable A3C, — Tou LACES, Celebrate: EMBROIDERIES, Embroidere Cotton Fabrics, Embroidered and Openwork Novelties, r dered All Ove 1 Embroidered Handkerchiefs, GLOVES. 40) oJ » Jdroadwvay R19Kb at, NEW YORK, Framed Proofs Originals from THE AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH LIFE Company guarantees every watch-move- FF nent it turns out against any defect in naterial or construction. That guaranty holds good the world over. Two IALTHAM movements, the *R/VERSIDE and “ROYAL” are within the reach of every one; they keep,accurate time and will last a lifetime. Any retail dealer will supply these movements in any quality of case desired, either for ladies or gentlemen. For sale by all retail jewelers. Proofs are Same Size as Illustra tions in LIFE. LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 19 and 2) West 3Ist Street, New York City. COPYRIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN BY JAMES MENOEREOM 601