Life, 1897-12-16 · page 19 of 20
Life — December 16, 1897 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** for various consumer products and services, with one cartoon at the top. ## The Cartoon The illustration labeled "According to Oil" depicts a figure being explosively launched upward amid clouds and debris—likely a visual pun on the phrase "according to oil" (possibly referencing oil speculation or market volatility). The chaotic imagery suggests financial chaos or unexpected consequences, though the specific reference remains unclear without additional historical context. ## Advertisements The page features typical early 20th-century ads: English tobaccos, Florida steamship travel, medical treatments for addiction and "neurasthenia" (a Victorian-era diagnosis for nervous exhaustion), railroad travel to California, shaving products, underwear, and whiskey. These reflect period consumer culture and contemporary attitudes toward remedies for social problems like alcoholism.
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“ACCORDING TO O:L.” Those Fine English Tobaccos sira''ns- rut ov ty W. D. & H. O.WILLS 28 fad famous the world over for their be obtained for you by your dealer. Westward Ho ot Bate nent Three Castles PF Be wal not get heck, write to°us for pricelist of the weknown brands, Gold Flakeyeto. J. W. SURBRUG, Sole Agent, 159 Fulton Street, NEW YORK. FLORIDA Sun sans” CLYDE The only line from New York to Florida without change, arriving Jack- sonvillein daylight. Low rates to Charleston, Sa- vannah, Jacksonville and all points South, Superb passage ac commodation. Descriptive matter sent on application, Tuo. G. Eorn, TM W. H. Warscrto W. H, Hexpenso’ 5 Bowling Gre | ALCOHOLISM, MORPHINISM & NEURASTHENIA The Craving, for Liquor Removed in One Day. Useot drugs 4 Slecunsiaued at once, NO Fmt oateE OF ORDINARY HABITS. Guarestond thes thecrering oft cites can never retara. For other Information, testimonials and ret- erences! in complete booklet, send or N OPPENHEIMER, ours Tw. 48th St., New York. ore Ladies Going to California Want, above all else, comfort en route. This is only one of the many distinctions of The California Limited — Santa Fe Route. W. J. BLACK,G.P.A, C. A. HIGGINS, A.G.P.A. Topeka, Kan. Chicago. HAMILTON HOTEL, HAMILTON, BERMUDA, OPEN DECEMBER UNTIL MAY. MEAD 4 BROOKS, Managers New York Office, - - 3 Park Place. WILLIAMS LIKE A GREAT SEA OF FOAM IS THEIR” Ni GREAMY LATHER Sy ihe “SOLD EVERYWHERE: SENT BY MAIL UPON RECEIPT OF PRICE IF YOUR DEALER DOES NOT SUPPLY YOU. Williams’ Shaving Stick, 25 cts. Geavine Yankee Shaving Soap, 10 cts. Luxury Shaving Tablet, 25 cts. Swiss Violet Shaving Cream, 50 cts. Jersey Cream (Toilet) Soap, 15 cts. Williams’ Shaving Soap (tisrvers"),6 Round Cates, gi. poc. Exquisite also for toilet. Trial cake for a tamp., THE J.B.WILLIAMS CO., GLASTONBURY, CONN. LONDON 64 GALAT RUSSELL ST.W.C. SIDNEY 161 CLARENCE ST for all ages. The perfect one-piece un derwear for progressive people. old bn all elton and largetowan, © Hay & Todd Mig. Co., YPSILANTI, Mich. “Never rip and never When you can read yeur title clear, to a dozen bottles of OLD CROW _ RYE You can bid adieu to every fear And say, what a lucky boy am I. Of course you would be in great luck. You would have the best in the world, and would have plenty of friends—as long as the Whiskey lasted. Buy only of reliable houses. We are the only authorized bottlers. H. B. KIRK & CO., N.Y. Agents for the Pleasant Valley Wine Company.