Life, 1897-08-19 · page 20 of 20
Life — August 19, 1897 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and promotional content** rather than political satire. The main visual element is a Pears' Soap advertisement featuring a theatrical scene labeled "After a Royal Game" — likely referencing a golf match. The image shows elegantly dressed figures in a bathroom setting, using the soap after outdoor exercise. The ad promises the product removes sunburn and produces clear complexion. The page also promotes **Life magazine itself** (Vol. 29) and Evans' Ale beer, positioning them as products for discerning consumers. The only satirical content is a brief anecdote at bottom: a Scottish man opposed to church organs, when asked his opinion of a newly introduced one, replies "I'm feared I'm gaun to like it" — gentle humor about reluctant acceptance of modern conveniences. The overall page reflects **turn-of-century consumer culture** and Life's positioning as a publication for educated, affluent readers.
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| | , As old Scotchman who had been opposed to instrumental music in. the church he attended, After Golf, or any other outdoor exercise, PEARS’ SOAP is cooling and refreshing. It will remove sunburn, and produce a bright, clear complexion. Lay in supplies. Established over 100 years—20: International awards. Be sure you get the genuine. Of aL August 19, 187, The Common Taste is easily gratified. To Satisfy the Connoisseur is quite another thing. Evans’ Ale Satisfies all by reason of its exceptional purity and the fact that it 1s carefully bottled, with the result that it is toztA- out sediment, /LIFE’S COMEDY. : Fine » Drawings Printed on Magnificent Paper HIGHEST STYLE OF THE PRINTER’S ART? {| Then subscribe for ;| LIFE’S COMEDY, 2 Published Quarterly at ¢|ONE DOLLAR A YEAR, ‘| LIFE PUBLISHING ‘(| COMPANY, 19 West Thirty-first Street, New York City. FirzceRa-? “ LIFE.” Vol. 2 Now Ready. .. Bound in ttaroon and Gold, Green and Gold, and Full Black. 723 SIXTH AVENUE. | was asked what he thought of the organ that had been introduced. “I'm feared I'm gaun to like it.”"— Wave, “Man,” was the reply, RICHARD K. FOX PRESS MEW YORK. PRICE, $24.00. If Copies are returned in good condition an allowance of $2.00 is made.