Life, 1897-10-21 · page 2 of 20
Life — October 21, 1897 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising and commercial content**, not political satire. It contains: - Travel advertisements (Aymond & Whitcomb tours) - Fashion ads (Redfern dressmaker, Arnold Constable gowns) - Luxury goods promotions (Waltham watches, Ed. Pinaud perfume, Whitman's chocolates) - A service offering framed proofs of original artwork from Life magazine itself The single non-commercial element is a decorative Christmas gift illustration (a question mark made of asterisks), accompanying text promoting framed proofs as holiday presents. There are **no political cartoons or satirical commentary** visible on this page. It represents Life magazine's revenue model: combining editorial content with high-end advertising targeting wealthy, fashionable readers circa 1916.
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LIFE: TRAVEL Mm Special through vesti- buled trains, consisting of sleeping, dining, library and observation cars, leave the Eastern cities frequently for Cal- ifornia, Mexico, etc. Choice of routes for both outward and return trips. Tickets permit entire freedom of move- ment. The trains can be taken at convenient points en route. Rail- road and steamship tickets to all parts of the world. Passports, for- zign money and travel- 2rs’ cheques. Informa- on relative to resorts, rotels, climatic condi- ons, etc. Circulars on application. AYMOND & WHITCOMB TOURS AND TICKETS Redfern Court Dressmaker Tailor... and Furrier The reorganization of our House in New York having been successfully accomplished by Miss Kyle, late of our House in Paris, we take pleasure in announcing Che First Exposition under the new management, of the latest’ REDFERN models of Parisian and London taste in all pertaining to LADIES’ GOWNS AND COSTUMES IN-DOORS and OUT, together with a superb abundance of the most sumptuous Material including FURS, which are to be made much of by us the coming season | No. 210 Fifth Avenue - New York ED. Pl NAU D' Ss LATEST EXTRACT FOR THE HANDKERCHIEF. VIOLETTE.REINE” Buy a Li Zatch | buy as good a case as you can afford, but first get a movement which will be accurate. Waltham Watches are the best time- keepers made in the world. The “RIVERSIDE” trade mark is especially recommended. For sale by all retail jewelers. | QUEEN OF VIOLET PERFUMES. ITE AND REFINED, THE TRUE OD0R OF THE LIVING FLOWER, SEWARE OF INFERIOR PERFUMES SOLO UNDER SIMILAR NANES. Framed Proofs of Originals from LIFE. WHAT SHALL I GIVE There is nothing more appropriate, in better taste, or likely to be so > | | | | | Imported and Domestic Gown | Tailor-Made Costumes, Velour and Cloth Capes, Russias Blouses, Fur-trimmed Walking Coats.- Special attention is directed 10 ov Ladies’ Tailoring and Dressm: Department. Broadway Ae 1916 a. NEW YORK. appreciated, as a Framed Proof of an Original Picture from LIFE THIS 1S NO ORDINARY CHRISTMAS PRESENT IT IS UNIQUE AND NEVER FAILS TO PLEASE TRY IT AND SEE ROOFS of any of the original drawings from LIFE will be furnished on ap- P plication, suitably and daintily framed in either a gilt or a Japanese oak frame. Large double-page proofs, .including frame and transportation within one hundred miles of New York, $4.00, Single-page, or smaller proofs, $2.co. Proofs without frames at half the above rates. Make selections from files of LIFE and when ordering state the particular style of frame desired, and orders will be promptly filled. Proofs are the same size as illustrations in LIFE fl \\ Whitman’ S| Chocolates a4 Confections Every plece a delicacy, do’ tompling style. Ask for WHITMAN'S \ INSTANTAN. CHOCOLATE is perfect in flavor and qualitss J} lefous and healthful, Sade h boiling water. +] FP. WHITMAN & © chestnut Street, Philsdelp! re 72 Cae r< Send for LIFE'’S Picture Gallery LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 19 and 21 West Sist St., New York Comicbooks.com