Life, 1901-02-07 · page 19 of 20
Life — February 7, 1901 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements** with one small political cartoon. The main cartoon, titled "Quite in Agreement," depicts two figures in a rural setting—a squire (wealthy landowner) and what appears to be a working-class man—in disagreement about labor or class relations. The caption suggests the squire sends a message claiming he doesn't like something, but the worker responds he doesn't either, implying they've found common ground despite their class differences. The satire likely mocks the pretense of class harmony or the difficulty of genuine agreement between rich and poor during this era. The page is otherwise filled with period advertisements for luxury goods (Van Houten's Cocoa, Evans' Ale, Nestor Cigarettes, Pears' Soap, Martell's Brandy) and financial services, typical of Life's revenue model.
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‘or Breakfast, Luncheon, or Supper, unequalled, Bold at all grocery stores—order it next time. QUITE IN AGREEMENT. “PLEASE, GIR, TILE SQUIRE'S COMPLIMENTS, AND 'K SENDA ME TO SAY TILAT ' DOESN'T There is no beverage more delicious with one’s dinner or luncheon than % % & A Bottle of Evans’ Ale It begets a t and smack that imparts enjoyment * Pears’ Pretty boxes and odors are used to sell such soaps. as no one would touch if he saw them un- disguised. Beware of a soap that depends on something outside of it. Pears’, the finest soap in the world is scented or not, as you wish; and the money is in the merchan- dise, not in the box. All sorts of stores sell it, especially druggists; all sorts of people are using it. enuine Old Brandy made from Wine.” — Medical Press (London), Aug. 1899. MARTELL'S THREE STAR BRANDY at ALL BARS AND RESTAURANTS. — Redmond, rte Kerr& Co. }: BANKERS, feove locos ot ralle 41 WALL ST. N.Y. ree Members N. ¥, Stock Exchange. H h-Grade, dosestment an le offerings ies lication, LAs cure PHILADELDTIIA CORE POND GRAHAM, KERR & C comicbooks.com