Life, 1899-11-16 · page 19 of 20
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This page is primarily **advertising and promotional content** for *Life* magazine and various products, not political satire. The main feature is *The Independent* magazine's self-promotion, listing prominent contributors (Edward Everett Hale, Henry James, William Jennings Bryan, Clara Barton, Admiral Sampson—figures of late 19th-century American politics, literature, and military prominence) to establish the publication's prestige and appeal to educated readers. The subscription cost of $2/year targets the "average intelligent man." The page also advertises commercial products: a Remington typewriter, Boston Garters (suspenders), Hartshorn window shade rollers, and *Life's* own picture gallery offerings—hand-printed proofs on Japanese paper. There are **no political cartoons visible** on this page. This appears to be a typical magazine back-matter or promotional section rather than satirical editorial content.
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semington _ Typewriler STANDS THE TEST OF CONSTANT SERVICE Wyckolt, Seamans & Benedict New York $2.00 A Year. “It prints more contributions from the ablest writers than any other paper in the United States.” A FEW CONTRIBUTORS SINCE LAST JUNE: Epwarp Everett Hate Brio.-Gex. Lzonanp Woop Pror. Cesare LomBroso Axprew D. Wurre Wasntnc10n Giappen, D.D, Postmaster Gen. C. E, Suita Mas.-Gen. Guy V. Henny Lioyp OsBoukNE Pror. Siton NEwcoms Hon. Wa. T, Harris Pres. James B, ANGRLL Ex.-Sexator Geo. F. EpMunps Ges, James LoNGsTREET Henry James Pror. Goupwin Sarre SENATOR ALLISON Count Totstor I. ZanowiLu Ws. T. Stead Ws. J. Bryan Secretary Gace Proz. J. R. 8. Sterritt Pror. Tio. 8. Woo.sey Everett P, WHeEecer Mrs. L. B, WALForD Senator O. H, Piatt Senator WM. E Coanpier Pror. Lester F, Warp Dr. E. Bengamin ANDREWS Prestpent SCHURMAN W. E. H. Lecky, M. P. REAR-ADMIRAL SAMPSON Tne Ex-Pres't or Honpuras Eomunp Gosse Ciara Barton SENATOR Monaan Pavt Lacvrence Donpar Atsion W. TourcEE Monat Harsteap 8. R. Crockerr Pror Epwarp W. Bemis Cononeseman R. R. Hitt Aones Rerruirr Sir Georce Gopi Mancetta Semprion Haun GaRtand A FEW CONTRIBUTORS FOR THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE: Pars. Davin Stank JORDAN Josian Frnt CoustEss von Krooxow Port Laureate ALFRED AUSTIN Mavriog Tuomrson Tovor Jenks Josernine Saaw LOWELL Ex-Mintster J. L. M. Curry Pror, J. H. Hystop Joux Drew Dr. Parknurst Tne Vice Pres't oy MExtco Tue Inpepenpent is a weekly-newspaper magazine with over sixty pages of reading matter. Senator Hoar Sin Epwin ARNOLD Manton Hartand Rronarp Hesry Stoppard W. E. Norris Saran Piatt Pres. Cnas. F. Tawixo Governor Hazes 8. Pincree Frank R. Stooxton Dr. Ricuarp 8S. Storrs Pror. Borpex P, Bowxg Tuzopore RoBerts H. K. Carroit Cy Warman Harniet Prescott Sporronp Justin MoCartny Rev. N. D. Hitus Seumas McManus Ramon Reves Lata Avice Monse Earce E. I. Prime-Strvesson Isanet F. Harcoop Grace D, Litcnrieip Wasutnaton Giappen, D.D. Besides the contributed articles are depurtments of Editorials, Religion, Survey of the World, Book Revicws, Finance, Insurance, etc.; etc. Tne INDEPENDENT is made to appeal to the average intelligent man and keep him fully abreast of everything of importance in the whole world. Its editorial departments are as good as its contributed articles, Send Postal for Free Specimen Copy. THE INDEPENDENT, 180 Fulton Street, New York. When writing to Advertisers please mention LIFE. Shade Worit Work~- b Because it tsn't mounted on THE IMPROVED HARTSHORN SHADE ROLLER. ry guibed Notice mane oo rallse when buying your shades, The Improved BOSTON GARTER The Standard for Gentlemen. ALWAYS EASY. The Name “BOSTON GARTER" Is stamped BBE 08 every loop. CUSHION BUTTON «_CLASP Les flat to the leg —never slips, tears nor unfastens, Every Pair Warranted. a EVERYWHERE. Pair, Sill S0e, Cotton ‘Malled an receipt Proofs of Original Drawings in LIFE. HESE proofs are hand - printed on Japanese tissue paper. Large double- page Proofs, in- cluding transportation within one hundred miles of New York, $2. Smaller proofs, $1. Lire’s Picture Gallery will be sent upon receipt of ten cents. Life Poblishing Company, 19 West 31st Street, N. Y. City.