Life, 1899-03-02 · page 2 of 20
Life — March 2, 1899 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising and promotional content** rather than political satire. The main elements are: 1. **C.D. Gibson advertisements**: Multiple ads promoting Gibson's sketch book and his work appearing exclusively in *Life* magazine. Gibson was a celebrated illustrator famous for depicting idealized women ("Gibson Girls"). 2. **The cartoon** (bottom left) shows figures on a beach and is titled "IS THIS A CASE FOR THE S.P.C.A.?" (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). The joke appears to reference animal welfare, though the specific context is unclear from the image alone. 3. **"The Education of Mr. Pipp"** illustration depicts a domestic scene, likely humorous commentary on marriage or household life. The page emphasizes Gibson's commercial appeal and *Life*'s role as his exclusive publisher.
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Stern Bros are now exhibiting their Spring Importations of Exclusive Novelties in Paris & Lyons Sketehes and Cartoons By C.D. GIBSON R. GIBSON’S new L book for’g8, contain F: -four of his best cartoons and sketches, beau- tifully printed on heavy pa- and handsomely bound, Silks consisting in part of Say as +k in the Soyeuse, Diamante, Mousseline BE iat yee and Glvcrine ‘Talfetas series of which Drazings Black and Colored * by C ‘ey Bi Gibson was the Taffetas Gauze Insertion, aD He Black and White Plisse Taffetas, of h Pekin Soyeuse Camayeux, SERS edicts Satin and Moire Pekin, mos’ Popuraty ae i Pekin Ombre Ottoman, Printed Twill Foulards, Satin Liberty and Cashmere Effects, Pekin a Broderie, Pekin Mousseline Pompadour, Imprime Cluny Taffetas, Pekin Satin Bazin and Printed Taffeta Orchid And In addition a complete assortment of high- Plain and Figured Black Silks West 23d St. in a box. Epitiow pe Luxe, con ing of 250 first impressions, cach copy numbered and sig containing one hu sent on receipt of ten cents. Lire and twenty examples, artists’ proofs, Pubiisuinc Company, Registered Trade Mark. Fancy White Cottons, Our stock of white cotton fa being abl dof this sea the rather strong tints that prov ored Washable Dress Fabrics, th. ness of the white cottons contrast, Many new woven stripe terns, as well as the fabric, in bay 28inches wie | increased 0 striy son, together with 25 to 75 cents per yard y printed cata alog «THE LINEN STORE.” \James McCutcheon & Co. 14 West 23d St., New York. New York. C.D. GIBSON DRAWS ONLY FOR LIFE Kandsomely Printed Catalogue of Proofs Containing 120 Examples Sent on Receipt of Ten Cents. Lirk publishes proofs of the best work of C. D. Gibson and its other leading artists. These proofs are hand-printed, on Japan paper, mounted ready for fram ing. They are attractive and artistic decorations for any house and arc suitable gifts for holidays, weddings, birthdays, or any occasion. The price is $2.00 each,an¢ they may be had of all reputable booksellers and of LirE PUBLISHING C: , 19 West 31st Street, New York. Any : person not a IS THIS A CASE FOR THE S. P. C. A.? Mt ts now 6.45 P.M. and this dog has been kept out here since 10 this morning. subscriber who sends us five dollars will receive one of these proofs free (selection to be made from our cata- logue), also back numbers of Lire from September & to December 31, 1898 (con- taining the Mr. Pipp Series, by Gibson), the extra 1899 E: numbers of Lire (retailed at 25 cents e; 1 to December 31, er and Christmas ch), and Lire for one year, from January 1899 (52 numbers). This offer is net, and orders must be sent direct to Lire PUBLISHING Co., 19 West 31st St., New York City. Mr. Gibson Draws only for Life, and His New Work can be Seen in no Other Publication. Regular direct subscribers renewing their subscriptions, will be entitled to Copyright 188, by Life Padtading Co THE EDUCATION OF MR. PIPP. vit, While in Paris Mr Pipp, just after dinner, steps out for a few momo with a chance acquaintance, It is now 2.30 A.M, one of the proofs, free, selection to be made from back numbers, or from cata- This Drawing Is One of the Mr. Pipp Series, by @. D. Gibson, oF logue, which will be mailed on receipt of ten cents. This offer is nez COPYRIGNT Running in Lite, Included in the Above Ofter. JAMES HENDERSO