Life — February 27, 1902 — page 20: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising**, not editorial content. It features four liquor/beverage advertisements and one cigar ad, typical of early 1900s magazines. The top cartoon appears to be a social commentary piece (caption references an elderly gentleman trying to pick up a "fino" at midnight), but the satirical point is unclear without fuller context. The main advertisements promote: - **Evans' Ale** and **Martell's Three Star Brandy** (with medical endorsements) - **Old Crow Rye Whiskey** - **Nestor Cigarettes** (featuring a man on horseback) - **The Model Line** railway cars The recurring theme emphasizes **alcohol as a cure or comfort** ("Grief cannot find us—Whistle it down"), reflecting turn-of-the-century attitudes toward drinking. Medical claims validate the products, a common advertising practice before FDA regulation. No specific political figures or events are identifiable on this page.