Life, 1899-12-14 · page 2 of 20
Life — December 14, 1899 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Page Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains: 1. **Whiting Paper Co.** advertisement emphasizing their stationery's quality as "the standard for polite society" 2. **Travel advertisements** from Raymond & Whitcomb listing destinations (California, Europe, Florida, Hawaii, Mexico, Paris Exposition, railroad/steamship tickets) 3. **W. & J. Sloane** carpet and upholstery advertisement 4. **Life Publishing Company** promoting two artistic calendars for 1900—one by C.D. Gibson ($2.00) and one by A.D. Blashfield ($1.00), with decorative illustrations The page reflects turn-of-the-century consumer culture and Life magazine's business model of combining editorial content with advertisements targeting affluent readers interested in travel, fine goods, and art.
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| “TE “Te Stand Standard of ‘Excellence means a great deal, but it expresses exactly the position of the WHITING’S PAPERS in the stationery world. They are the best and | they are the STANDARD FOR POLITE SOCIETY. Every dealer throughout the world can supply They are the best for po- lite correspondence. In- | “WHITING'S STANDARD PAPE! Independent TIckets provid. California & ie al traveling and betel faye, for special vestibured trains, with dining-cara. Choice of routes. ‘Tiekets good to return for nine months, Numerous tours by vastabl Ne uro routes, including Hol: Northern Atrica. North & te Great Bri ‘The Paris Exp the tickers provi ‘superior ‘accommodations. Stop over privitezes. Tours in January and February, lorida : song and return by aierent au, Key West, or Ha- . Tickets are kood to return until Sta ee A visit to Hawall, our new, WALL te28, mpiech, bas "been roy called the Pearl of the Pacine, is one of the most delightful imagt- wable: A week will be devoted to the volcano tp. Special vestibuled train, with dine Mexi inu-car service, Interpreters, offer unusual facilities for trav Rog lelsurely and. with every greo of comforts and ennbie the passenger to Sisit many places Of picturesque and hietoric Interest that would otherwise Inaccessible on account of the lack of suitable bute! accommoda- tons. Tickets provide Paris Exposition sis*"cite ‘alto hotel accommodations with board, aduileatune to the Expositiop. railway transpertation, transfers Fin, eight-seeing advantages, cte.,.0 tbat the visitor mar have every needed expense covered, and know in advance precisely what the entire trip ts to cost. information about re- ailroad and = torte and their botels, The nest rwutes react! log them W.8 J. Sloane Invite attention to their superb atock of 6 + FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CARPETINGS, OF ALL GRADES. Oriental Carpets and Rugs, American Smyrna and Axminster Rugs, Linoleum and Oilcloth, Upholstery Goods and Special Design Furniture. ALL AT REASONABLE PRICES. WRITE FOR PARTICULARS. sist on having Whiting’s, | | Steamship Tickets § atts - ¥ sie manana ae Broadway & 19th St Whiting Paper Co Ee eau nas ein Rew York. RAYMOND & WHITCOMB, NEW YORK: 25 Union Square. BOSTON: 296 Washington St. PHILADELPHIA: 1005 Chestnut St. Cwo Airtistis al endars for 1909. DESIGNERS OP STATIONERY 148, 160, 162 Duane Street Lit Gisson CALENDAR. ‘Thirteen LiFE’s Ovut-or-Door CALENDAR. large sheets heavy plated board, 11 x 14, Handsomely printed in several colors in box. Each month’s calendar in sev- on heavy paper. Cover design and twelve humorous and characteristic draw- ings, one for each month, by A. D. Blashfield. Separate leaves, 11 x 14. eral colors with appropriate drawing by C. D. Gibson. $1.00. a a er J To be had of all booksellers, newsdealers, and print- dealers, or sent, carriage free, on receipt of price by LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 19 West Thirty-first Street, New York City.