Life, 1901-08-15 · page 20 of 20
Life — August 15, 1901 — page 20: what you’re looking at
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The main cartoon satirizes British imperial nostalgia. It depicts **Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener**—famous British military commanders from the Boer War (1899-1902)—celebrating the war's 25th anniversary in 1925. The caption credits the Viennese satirical magazine *Kikeriki*. The joke mocks how these aging generals sentimentally reminisce over old "telegrams of victory," treating wartime communications as cherished souvenirs. By 1925, the Boer War was already distant history, and the cartoon likely critiques British militarism and the glorification of colonial conflict. The figures' caricatured elderly appearance emphasizes how they cling to past glories rather than addressing present concerns. The remaining content is advertising (cigarettes, brandy, cocktails, underwear, banking services, and chewing gum)—typical of *Life* magazine's revenue model. The page reflects early 1920s consumer culture and leisure marketing.
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August 15, 1991, IN THE YEAR 1925 LORD KOBEKTS AND LORD KITCHENER CELEDKATE THR TWENTY-PIPTH ANNIVERSARY OP THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR AND THE SOUVENIRS OP THEIR RESOUNDING TELEGRAMS OF VICTORY, —Kikeriki, Vienna. HE CLUB~ I CoCREAILs Don’t be prejudiced against bottled Cocktails until you have tried the Club trand. No better ingredients can be bought than those used in their mixing. The older they grow the better they are, and will keep perfect in any climate after being opened. You certainly appreciate an old bottle of Punch, Burgundy, Claret, Whiskey or Brandy, why should you not an old bottle of Cocktail? Have you considered it? Seven kinds, All grocers and drug- gists keep them, 6, F, HEUBLEIN & BRO., Sole Proprietors. 29 Broadway, Now York, N.Y. Hartford, Conn, London. 88 OF THE 4. W. PRATT COv, NEW YORK. TO ENJOY LIFE Take plenty of Fresh Air Exercise Evans’ Ale tation Old Brandy made from Wine.” — Medical Press (London), Aug. 1899, MARTELL'S THREE STAR BRANDY AT ALL BARS AND RESTAURANTS. YPSILANTI Perfect Fitting Health In all sizes and best materials, At Your Dealers. Send for booklet to tho maker, HAY & TODD MFG. CO, YPSILANTI, MICH. Redmond, Kerr& Co. sn neguilate and BANKERS, jesus loans of alle 4. Waty st, N,v. /RGh street oon nie te. Securities Members bought aod sold 03 N. ¥, Stock Exchange. Transact 2 general street rally commission. DEAL 1N Grade Investment Securities. ha! net en lication, offer: rH WADE BIC “Goi PSR ERE GRAHAM, KERR & CO. CHEW BEEMAN’S PEPSIN GUM Cures Indigestion and Sea-Sickness, AL Cebere are tnitasine comicbooks.com