Life, 1897-12-02 · page 17 of 26
Life — December 2, 1897 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine (circa 1896, based on the "Our St. New York" dateline visible in one ad). There are no political cartoons or satirical content—the page consists entirely of period product advertisements. Notable ads include: - **Armour's Extract of Beef** (soup/cooking product) - **Eau de Cologne No. 4711** (perfume, marketed as "the most refined perfume") - **C.C. Shayne Furs** (fur merchant advertisement) - **Prophylactic Toothbrush** (sold in yellow box) - **The Cheque Bank** (financial services for travelers) - **Benedict Patent Collar and Cuff Button** - **Oppenheimer Cure** (for alcoholism and neurasthenia) The ads reflect late-Victorian consumer culture and medical attitudes, including remedies for conditions like "neurasthenia" (a common 19th-century diagnosis). The typography and layout are characteristic of 1890s print advertising.
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The Ease ana Simplicity wie wien 9, Extract of BEEF can be used are among its chief attractions, Anyone can make delicious Soup or really palatable Beef Tea, and at_a minimum expense, with Armour’s Extract. No trouble or mystery about it. Send for our little book, “Culinary Wrinkles,” mailed free upon application, Armour & Company, Chicago. THE FAMOUS FUR BOOK’ FREE SEND 2¢ STAMP FOR MAILING TO The World's Leading Fur Merchant (Gar (i . C.C. SHAYNE, IMPORTER - EXPORTER “MANUFACTURER WEST FORTY-SECOND ST.. NEAR SIXTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Inall Civilized Countries ~ «a, ” je Sul 10 th . \ ASK FOR THE TOOTH BRUSH B re thay you ger the No on {a SOLD IN A YELLOW BOX. .@ It is the Prophylactic—the only PN. brush that thoroughly cleans a S\ between the teeth. There are The practical reasons for this, as Prophylactic \ your dentist will tell you, 7 is for sale orsend to us and we will we Rie reed York, Pasig: ale generally, oF forward sour booklet, SUBLIME LUCCA OIL at retail in the open mailed on receipt sound advice ia market, and have submitted samples so ined to of price, 35«. Sarciog ‘the chemical analysis ome et the oil to te PURE OLIVE OIL un- Carefully follow directions sdulerated by admixture with any other oil or Sor use given with each brush, pet substnace,) Ht is See fom cancisity, are all FLORENCE MANUFACTURING CO QUALIEY AND FLAVOR. is of SUBERIOR 138 Pine St., Florence, Mass. THE YA CAL LABORATORY, Che Cheque Bank Zl BENEDICT” amount from $2 up for use on this Continent, in books or singly, for | 08 vew (Trade Mark) eno view Toulehclabiiytravelg expenses | Patent Collar and Cuff Button | (INCMat gal LE io) poe Nove aso dg of pucat stamped Spon tt NEVES ENA Cheque Bank: Cheques | strong, durable and can be adjusted with perfect Tbs! Ceavlag’ for’ Lieder! Removed] la! Ose ease ia pounds sterling from £1 up, for foreign remit- | 14 K't Gold... -75 and $2.00 each. ON THOUT DANGER. Ne Phe ceseeneee? tances, t K't Gold... 5 id $1.75 each, pod ics. saree ocmenetcoeEBcrrien | "© Miles Gaiaaaa sivertens 2. onTEMURHON Se" SROiNT Rass, ete. Ni CHEQUES. Superior to Money Orders, Letters of | Sent by mail on receipt of above prices. Garastend thatthe craving, of ltglf eas Siti personal ank cheques, Circulars mailed to BENEDICT BROS,, Jewelers, Por other tnformation, testimoatats and ref- erences, In complete booklet, send or call Agency of The Cheque Bank, L’d. BROADWAY AND CORTLANDT ST., NEW YORK. THE OPPENHEIMER CURE, Send for Full Descriptive Circular. 131 W. 45th St., New York. Frederick W. Perry, Mgrs 40 & 42 Wall St., N. Ye booed comicbooks.com