Life, 1899-12-14 · page 20 of 20
Life — December 14, 1899 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, with one small cartoon at top. The cartoon depicts an **old man confronting a young suitor courting a woman named Mary**. The suitor carries a lantern; the old man dismisses it as unnecessary, claiming he never needed one when courting. The suitor's reply—"I don't think as yer did, Judgin' by t' missls"—suggests the old man's past conquests were questionable or improper (the term implies indiscretion). The joke relies on **generational mockery**: the older man is embarrassed by the implication that his courting lacked propriety, while the younger generation practices more cautious, respectable courtship. The remainder of the page consists of period advertisements for luxury goods: **Lea & Perrins sauce, train service, whiskey, brandy, and olive oil**—targeting affluent readers. These ads reflect early-20th-century consumer culture and class distinctions.
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