Life, 1901-10-24 · page 20 of 20
Life — October 24, 1901 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. The main cartoon depicts two working-class men—one in a top hat, one in casual dress—discussing trouble with their wives, likely referencing marital discord over some unspecified issue. The caption references "Sorosis Shoes in Flats," suggesting the cartoon advertises women's footwear. The page is dominated by three product advertisements: 1. **Evans' Ale** (115 years old) 2. **Martell's Three Star Brandy** (with a medical endorsement quote from 1899) 3. **Egyptian Deities Cigarettes** (a Turkish cigarette brand claiming superior quality) These ads reflect early 1900s consumer marketing—appeals to tradition, medical authority, and product loyalty. The cigarette advertisement particularly emphasizes exclusivity and loyalty among smokers, standard marketing rhetoric of the era before health warnings became required.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
October 24, 1991. While there’s Life there’s— Evans’ Ale 11S years old! C.H, Evans & Sons, Hudson,N.¥. “‘A Genuine Old Brandy made from Wine.” — Medical Press (London), Aug, 1899. MARTELL'S THREE STAR BRANDY AT ALL BARS AND RESTAURANTS. EVER SINCE MY WIPE HEARD OF THEM arly caused a riot. a delega: moplehihala te gainst EGyrpTiAn DEITIES CIGARETTES are the highest standard for excellence in quality ever Known in Turkish cigarettes! There is nothing like them! Every “DEITIES” smoker is loyal to “DEITIES,” for they are above and beyond imitation or substitute, and with all who Know what constitutes excellence in Turkish cigarettes “DEITIES” stands for satisfaction. Your own dealer sells them. EcyrpT1aAn EMBLEMS es are the same as DEITIES but with cork tips. Ghis signature is on every box. comicbooks.com