Life, 1898-05-26 · page 21 of 24
Life — May 26, 1898 — page 21: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine, not a satirical cartoon page. It contains various product advertisements from the late 1890s, including: - **Sozodont** (toothpaste/breath freshener) - **Eau de Cologne** perfume - **Rae's Olive Oil** (with chemical analysis claims) - **Club Cocktails** by Heublein & Bros. - **Columbia bicycles** - **Endwell Braces** (trouser suspenders) - **Blair's Pills** (for gout/rheumatism) The "What Are Club Cocktails?" section includes a mock-Shakespearean definition, suggesting gentle humor about cocktail culture among the fashionable set. Otherwise, the page reflects **consumer goods marketed to affluent, refined Americans** of the era—emphasizing quality, imported sophistication, and health claims typical of the period. There are no political cartoons or significant satirical commentary visible.
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OT ozodonr TEETHSBREATH. A Sample Phial for the postage, three cents. if you mention this publication. Address, P, 0. Box 247, New York City. (rterererererernrens arrears -LIFE: A Rae a Rn A! bes a Shade Wort Work~ Decause it isn't mountedoa THE IMPROVED HARTSHORN SHADE ROLLER. A perfect article. No tacks ro quired.“ Notice name on roller when buying your shades. Used by persons of refinement. for three-quarters of a Century. 4711,”’ which is the standard in all civilized countries. MULHENS & KROPFF, N.Y The most pungent, exhilarating and refreshing Perfume. + Imported into America . Be sure to get ‘* No. U. S. AGENTS, \ The Best is the Cheapest Rae’s Olive Oil is both the best and cheapest, quality considered. The Chemical Analysis of S. Rae & Co.'s 5 Finest Sublime Lucca Oil, made Sept. 15th, 1896, y the Ledoux Chemical Laboratory, declares it ie be “unadulterated by admixture with any other oil ¢ or other substance. It is free from rancidity and all 5 other undesirable qual eter padeseabie qualiies and 8 of SUPEHOr | S. RAE & CO., Leghorn, Italy. § Established 1836. 30 Broadway, New York, N.Y. What Are Cocktails? “A MODERN ECSTASY” is a? Shakespearian definition for a “ Cocktail.” —, “Kings it makes gods, and meaner creat- i ures kings.” Club the “CLUB COCKTAIL” reigns supreme as a fashionable drink. 5 The “CLUB COCKTAILS” never vary; they are always the same. 2 The secret of their perfect blend is that = they are kept six months before being = drawn off and bottled. g - “Cocktails” that are served over + the bar do not contain these indis- 5 pensable iti 2% Seven Varictic: in, * tini, Vermouth, Holland Gin, York, Tom Gin, Whisky. For sale by all first-class dealers. G.F. HEUBLEIN & BRO., Sole Proprietors. ¢ Hartford, Conn. London. 3 30010100000100.90000000000 120000000990 08 OO IC OR TOTRA AC OLR OODI IOI TIOOIGOIO i it Clics> Bevel-Gear Chainless Bicycles $126 Make Hill Climbing Easy. Columbia Chain Wheels, - $75 Hartfords, - - 50 Vedettes,$40and35 POPE MFG. CO., Hartford, Coan. ALL OVER THE U. S. are attaching gentlemen to their trousers, with elegance and ease. NON-ELISTIC, YET PERFECTLY ELASTIC, A Paradox? Just investigate the ‘* graduated” cord ends, Ask yourfurnisherforthe "Ep for a sample pair postpaid. Cheaper model, the “C.S.C."forasc. Scarf fastenerfree, for your fur. nisherenameifhedoes not keep “Endwell Brac CHESTER SUSPENDER CO. 3 Decatur Ave., Roxbury Crossing, ndwell," or send soc. GOUT & RHEUMATISM Safe, Sare, Effective. S0c. & $1) DRUGGISTS, or 224 Willlom St., N, Y..