Life, 1897-12-30 · page 19 of 21
Life — December 30, 1897 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**—a common format for early 20th-century magazines. The only editorial cartoon appears at the top left: a small sketch of a beaver holding a lantern approaching a "Please Don't Intrude" sign, captioned "One of Nature's Gentlemen." This is a mild visual pun on nature and trespassing, likely a filler cartoon rather than political satire. The rest of the page contains period product advertisements: Hunter Baltimore Rye whiskey (a New Year's greeting ad), railroad and steamship travel services to Florida, the Oppenheimer Cure (a dubious medical remedy for addiction), CC Shayne furs, Williams' Shaving Soaps, and Old Crow Rye whiskey. **What's notable today**: The Oppenheimer advertisement shamelessly marketed a "cure" for alcoholism and morphine addiction without evidence—a practice that became illegal after food and drug regulation reforms. These quack medical ads were common in early-1900s publications.
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With the ringing of the bells and the _— ' Ag Ring in the New Year! Compliments of HUNTER | ven 2 ; BALTIMORE RYE THE AMERICAN GENTLEMAN'S WHISKEY, May we all live long and prosper, with STRENGTH, HEALTH AND GOOD CHEER. TRADE MARK BEAUTIFUL ETCHINGS ILLUSTRATING AMERICAN SCENERY ano "AMERICAN AADIEVEDET an Rm ON AR H “AMERICKS GREATEST RAILROAD" "k : | n Illustrated to Catalogue Containing miniature reproductions will be sent free post paid on receipt fone &ct. stamp, by George'H.Danicls, Gen'.Passr. Agt. Grand. Central S tation, NewYork. Or es crn nee eee OY FLORIDA Sunsets” CLYDE The only line from New York to Florida without change, arriving Jack- sonville in daylight. Low rates to Charleston, Sa- vannah, Jacksonville and all points South. Superb passage ac- commodation. Descriptive matter| sent on application. daracd G. . Eger. T.M. OPPENHEIMER ers a Perfec | 0 j ALCOHOLISM, MORPHINISM & NEURASTH ENIA bd Craving, for juor Remsved: in ‘One PayiTHOUT DANCER, No Hypodermicss MO INTERRUPTION OF ORDINARY HABITS. Por other RACY ASSURE ee ‘erences, fa complete booklet, THE OPPENHEIMER 438 Wianhee Nerve.” THE FAMOUS “FUR BOOK’ FREE. SEND 2¢ STAMP FOR MAILING TO The World's Leading Fi C.C.SHA IMPORTER - EXPORTE! WEST FORTY-SECOND ST. NEAR SIXTH AVENUE NEW Y.ORK CITY All you have guessed about life insurance may be wrong. If you wish to by the Pex Lire, 921-35 Chestout Street, Philadelphia. WILLIAMS’ SHAVING + alae SOLD EVERYWHERE. Williams’ Shaving Stick, 25 cts. Geauine 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 (Barters).¢ Round Cates, Togncr Exquisie so tor tllet. Trial cake for asian. THE J.B. WILLIAMS cO., WHY HAS OLD CROW RYE THE LARGEST SALE? Because of its reputation and long standing as the best for nearly a hun- dred years. It never varies, is made by che same formula as of old. Great care Sand cleanliness is observed, and never bottled until fully matured What more can the best business methods expect? Buy only of reliable fi} houses. H. B. KIRK & CO., 69 Fulton St. Also Broadway & 27th St,