Life, 1900-07-12 · page 19 of 20
Life — July 12, 1900 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** with one small cartoon and several product ads typical of early 20th-century American magazines. The only cartoon present is "Willie Frog: Hurry Up, Fellows—Some One Has Lost Their Lunch-Box," a small humorous illustration depicting frogs, likely anthropomorphized animals in a comedic situation. The joke appears simple: someone has misplaced a lunch box, creating mild chaos. Without additional context, the specific satirical or social commentary is unclear. The rest of the page consists of period advertisements: Old Crow Rye whiskey (claiming "honest, truthful, reliable" qualities), Old English Curve-Cut Pipe Tobacco (marketed to yachtsmen for its moisture-resistant tin), Kremette punch flavoring, Sen-Sen breath mints, and Leadam's Shoe Trees. These ads reflect consumer goods and social habits of the era—casual drinking, pipe smoking, and grooming products were standard advertised items. The page demonstrates Life's dual function: satirical content alongside commercial revenue from advertisements.
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HH ail -Cos-l pans ie Wile Frog: Wnny UP, PELLOWS—soME ONE HAS Lost THEIR LUNCH-BOX. ticle a delicious and. palatable aa dition to their dinner or evening entertain: ment. A little “Kremette,” added to a punch-glass of vanilla ice cream, willgive you the successor to the _/.5@:\u" Roman Punch. If you want some- thing distinctly new, serve your guests with “Kremette Pusch.” ( Por Sate by Alt Grocers. G. F, Meubleia & Bro., Sole Proprs. Martford, Conn. New York, N.Y, The Washington of Whiskies. HONEST, TRUTHFUL, RELIABLE, Old Crow Rye. Tens of thousands can testify to the truth of this. H, B. KIRK & CO., N, ¥. Mid i E UTES Bs y ACHTSME are enthusiastic about Old Eng- lish Curve-Cut Pipe Tobacco—because it is al- ways in perfect condition for smoking. The | curved tin box, which is practically air tight, prevents the salt air and dampness from spoiling the tobacco. For Sale Everywhere Where Tobacco is Sold. EN:SEN A DAINTY tion of water do not s! TOILET NECESSITY. ‘SOLD EVERYWHERC IN 5S PACKAGES ONLY. women, prepaid oa recelpe of §1,25, size and style of shoe, {JONEL HH. LEADAM, LEADAM’S SHOE TREES keep your shoes in pertect shape. Prevent wrinkling, toeing uv and curling. Light and easy to use. ‘Shoes dampened by perspirax vel up in drying when Leadam's Trees are used. All sizes and styles for men and To be had of your shee deater of sent . Send ‘pampniets, 79 Wall St., New York.