Life, 1900-05-31 · page 19 of 20
Life — May 31, 1900 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The large cartoon on the left, titled "FEAR," depicts a woman in bed recoiling in terror from what appears to be a large, hairy creature or ape looming over her. This is characteristic of early 20th-century "horror" imagery exploiting racial anxieties—likely referencing either King Kong-style anxieties or reflecting period racist stereotypes about threat and danger. The page is primarily **advertising**, featuring product ads (Kremette condiment, cuff holders, ring holders) and promotional material for a play based on Barbara Frietchie, the Civil War-era patriotic figure. There's also an advertisement for a travel book about the Lake Country and a photography contest. The cartoon's satirical target remains somewhat unclear without more context, but the exaggerated "fear" imagery was a common period trope for selling products or entertainment by playing on audience anxieties.
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and palatable dition to their din or, evening enterta ment. A little ‘*Kremette,”” For Sale by All Grocers. G. P. Heublels & Bro., Sole Proprs. Martford, Conn. New York, N.Y, CUFFS HELD by the Improved Washburne jatent Cuff Holder can be g jost whero yuu want them F , ‘will bover lip but may be instantly 5 x released. ‘Drawers’ Bupporters, SE ed OF taken off, ex: American Ring Co. Box 58. Waterbury, Conn. IES you ‘ op Amateur Photographers, ***<onteac?™ Prizes, $800, yme ! For Particulars, Security Trust and Life Ins, Co., ADB 3 256 St, James Building, New York. BARBARA FRIETCHIE, THE FREDERICK GIRL. Text of the Play in Four Acts, It tells grown-ups how and where to play and rest and enjoy the Sum- mer as much as do the children, It tells you of a country where age re- turns to youth again and incidentally speaks of the most perfect train ser- vice in the world. The book will be sent free for four cents in stamps, enough to pay post- age. . Address Geo. H. Heafford, General Passenger Agent Price, 50 Cents. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. | Old Colosy Bide, CHICAGO. | LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY, J. H. HILAND, Trattfic Manager.