Life, 1902-04-03 · page 20 of 20
Life — April 3, 1902 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not editorial content or cartoons. The single illustrated element—labeled "AN OLD SETTLER"—shows a figure in period costume (appears to be 19th-century dress) struggling with what looks like a kitchen or household task, likely meant humorously. The illustration's purpose and specific satirical point are unclear from context alone. The rest of the page contains product advertisements typical of early 1900s Life magazine: writing instruments (Spencerian Pens), beverages (Evans' Ale, Martell's Brandy, Underberg Bitters), clothing (President Suspenders, Boston Garter), bicycles, and other consumer goods. These ads reflect period consumer culture and were the magazine's revenue source. Without additional editorial context, the cartoon's meaning cannot be reliably determined.
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A BOTTLE of EVANS’ ALE vom a Mat toppy fodng Sate, TRANS SONS, Established 1 Hudson, 'N. Y. PENCERIAN TEEL PENS ARE THE SEST ror EXPERT WRITERS. <i ACCOUNT- ANTS. CORRES- PONDENTS. RAPID WRITING, ENGROSSING. Samples FREE on receipt of return pot SPENCERIAN PEN CO, 31288040. Ven strike every Cime— The the bowler 4s one of the severest With tho President can twist and tu: anteed. § 1s oa the buckles, Trimmings can not rust. Price 60 cents, Sold everywhere, or by mail. €. A. EDGARTOS MFG, C0., Box 273, Shirley, Mass. AN OLD SETTLER, WATTMANS CHOCOLATES ann CONFECTIONS, Pure, Fresh, Delicious. Sold everywhere. Try Whitman's Instantaneous Chocolate. sTEPHES ¥. WiTMAS & NOS, 1816 Chestoat st, Paltadelpaia. Improved BOSTON GARTER THE STANDARD FOR GENTLEMEN ALWAYS EASY fy “SBE The Name “Boston GaRTER” Is sueres ss oa Lies flat to the leg—never' Slips, Tears nor Unfastens Ssgrnte par Sk te, Cotton ‘on receipt of price, DCEO. FROST CO. + Makers, Se) Boston, Mass., U.S. THE “VELVET GRIP’ PATENT HAS BEEN SUSTAINED BY THE U.S. CIRCUIT COURT PREGS OF THE J. W. PRATT CO., NEW YORE FOR HEALTH, PLEASURE, AND BUSINESS, RIDE see. GON BICYCLES. MOTOR,CHAINLESS and CHAIN. 7OR SALE BY ALL DEALERS. American Cycle Mfg. Co. EW YORK CHICAGO BAN FRANCISCO. “*AGenuine Old Brandy made from Wine.” — Medical Press (London), Aug, 1899, MARTELL'S THREE STAR BRANDY AT ALL BARS AND RESTAURANTS. Pe Underberg Boonekamp Bitters Awonderful disco ang a boon to mi aul nown throy world, ad pest stomach tonic. ani appetizer ever found. Founded 1846 4 Rheinberg Germany. Beware d tatations ' Luyries enoTty comicbooks.com