Life, 1900-06-14 · page 17 of 20
Life — June 14, 1900 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine (circa 1900, based on the Hamburg-American cruise listing showing "September 27, 1900"). The page contains no political cartoons or satire. Instead, it features commercial advertisements typical of the era: - **Sozodont toothpaste**: Claims to "eclipse" competitors with 40 years of popularity - **Kemet liqueur**: A digestive drink marketed as a remedy - **Hamburg-American cruise line**: Offering world voyages on luxury vessels - **Redmond, Kerr & Co.**: Investment banking services - **Saratoga Springs Hotel**: A luxury resort opening June 14, 1900 - **Boston Garter**: Men's garters advertised as "always easy" - **Leadam's Shoe Trees**: Shoe care products - **Ripans**: A pain reliever (the text jokes about headaches) The advertisements reflect upper-class leisure travel and personal grooming products marketed to wealthy American readers in 1900. No satire or political content is evident.
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