Life, 1901-05-09 · page 17 of 20
Life — May 9, 1901 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **advertisements**, not political cartoons or satire. It's a commercial advertisement page from an early 1900s issue of *Life* magazine. The content includes ads for: 1. **Columbia Automobiles** and **Electric Vehicles** (representing early auto technology) 2. **Corticelli Spool Silk** — the main image shows a spool of thread being tugged by a small dog, with the tagline "Too Strong to Break," emphasizing the product's durability 3. **Defender Manufacturing** sheets and pillowcases (marketed as wedding gifts) 4. **Arnold Constable & Co.** women's clothing There is no political satire here. The page reflects turn-of-the-century consumer culture, showcasing goods aimed at middle and upper-class consumers, particularly women. The only visual "joke" is the dog-and-thread demonstration emphasizing product strength—a straightforward advertising technique rather than commentary.
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AUTOMOBILES IN SIXTH YEAR OF SUCCESSFUL SERVICE One Charge athe Simplicity of Batteries. Send for 1901 Iilustrated Catalogue Cleanliness te and Revised Price List. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CO., 100 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, ELECTRIC VICTORIA. —sPooL SILK © Too Stronge. There is No Silk So Smooth, No Silk So Long, and . ‘THE DRESSMAKERS’ No Silk So Strong as FAVORITE SEWING SILK The best silk is the most economical. Corticelli costs no more than inferior brands. If your dealer does not keep it go to another store. 6" Secure our “Spring and Summer Costume Booklet.” Just out. New styles. Profusely illustrated. Free from any dealer selling Corticelli Silk or sent by mail for a postal. CORTICELLI SILK MILLS, 46 Bridge Street, Florence, Mass, DEFENDER MFG.COS. ancy SHEET Sano PILLOW CASES An appropriate wedding gift for the May bride. Fancy styles made from Palma Mills Sheet- ing are the vogue. Palma Sheeting is soft and fine and as heavy as any cotton sheeting used. The old-fashioned, cumbersome sheeting is no longer in is desired, linen of fino light texture takes its place. DEFENDER MIG. CO. fancy sheetings are made in all sizes and in great variety of styles. Plain Hem, Hemstitch, Spokestitch, Zig-zag, Mexican Drawn and other fancy stitches. Also Embroidery and Novelty Braid Insertion. Pat up ‘in sets, one sheet and two pillow- ack: ing six sheets and ase. Prices per set are: » $3.00 and $4.00. Every article made by DEFENDER MFG. CO. is atsolutely perfect and free from disease gerins. No sweat-shop work. Be sure that the Defender Mf. Co, Blue Lavel is on every sheet and pillow-case, The Principal Brands Are DEFENDER, PALMA, SELKIRK. In refitting your house, summer cottage, or yacht, you will find Defender Mfg. Co.'s fancy sheeting very desirable. For sale by all dealers. Ask your dealer or write us for free booklet, showing all fancy designs. Defender Mfg. Co., New York. Women’s Furnishings. Shirt Waists. Persian Lawn, Piqué and Butcher Liven Woalsts, Tmported Madras and Batiste Walste. Fanoy Waists ( Paris Made); Novelty Effects. Imported Tea Gowns. India Silk and Challe Room Gowns. ‘Two-piece Matinée Suits. Kimonas. NEW YORK.