Life, 1902-05-15 · page 19 of 20
Life — May 15, 1902 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** with no cartoon content. The page consists almost entirely of commercial advertisements from early 1900s America, with no satirical commentary or political cartoons. The ads reflect the era's consumer products and services: Pabst beer emphasizes purity and aging; Sectional Bookcases tout modular furniture; Martell's brandy advertises quality; Richard Bennett promotes tailoring services; and financial institutions like Guaranty Trust Co. and Redmond, Kerr & Co. offer banking services. Notable is the absence of editorial content—Life at this period was indeed a satirical magazine, but this particular page dedicates itself entirely to revenue-generating advertisements. The ads themselves reveal period values: alcohol consumption was openly promoted, tailoring was a standard service industry, and financial security through banks and insurance was marketed to affluent readers. The layout and typography are typical of early 20th-century magazine design, with decorative borders and varied text sizes competing for attention.
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Pabst beer| 22. Ex. Dry. Brut. Perfection IS always pure| f4i2== sandal! fending otels and clubs. Brewed from carefully selected barl _— Faas ly barley and hops— never permitted to SeouaW & BALTIC, leave the brewery until properly aged. | Apts. for the U.S. Boston, Mass. : “*AGenuine Old Brandy made from Wine.” Sectional Bookcases — Medical Press (London), Aug, 1899. one section, o a dozen —jest as you need them, but only ’ &s you require more space, They may be adapted toany space,—in comers; around pillars: back t9 back —and are easy to move. Each section is fitted with a glass, binging, ‘Sa door, that opens and shuts without sticking. Made in yariogs sizes to accommodate different of books. | Quartered onl oF mahog~ any, ides cases for books, Physicians and Dentists use them for instrument cases— ae ie BRANDY large users of them, AT ALL BARS AND RESTAURANTS. Send for Cat. No. 32 YAWMAN é ERBE MFG. CO., Rochester, N.Y. Richard Bennett MERCHANT TAILOR __ _ Maker of Fine Clothes PEPSIKOLA eee re [Sant aiseetive combat | PRICES MODERATE Manhattan Theatre "YALE ] | cots veers. 7. Semmgnan eine || poe eroaaway. New Var jew Yor! Evenings, 820. Matinee Saturday, 2:15. 8, Sr All you have guessed about life EVENING'POST"eUILDING insurance may be wrong. If you A Limited Engagement of wish to know the truth, send for “How and Why,” issued by the SS mas cent see. mmm |] WANT TO BE A NEWSPAPER ARTIST Guaranty Trust Co. of New York |||" sew'vor'Swo'sr ecru Dept. C., 85 World Building New York City 2) N. Monte’y. SAN Fr. re N.Y. 90B'way, CHICAGO, 138 Wabash Av., PHILA.g25 Arch St., BOSTON, 146 Frank'ta NASSAU, CORNER CEDAR STREET. LONDON OFFICES 3 LOMBARD ST., FE. C. 60 ST. JAMES ST., 8. W. Capital $2,000,000. Surplue $4,600,000. Ea beanie INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS subject to cheque of on certificate. e mond, Travelers’ Acts as Trustee for Corporations, Firms and Individuals ; and as Guardian, Executor and Administrator; Takes entire charge of Real and Personal Estates; carefully selected securities offered for investment. Kerr & Co. bETTERS OE DIT TRAVELERS’ LETTERS OF CREDIT avatlabie in all parts of the world; fo Sterling ALSO COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT ISSUED, BANKERS, Francs. Marks DR. AES on all parts of Great Britain, France and Germany BOUGHT and SOLD, 41 WALL 8T., N.Y. or Dollars, WALTER G. OAKMA’ ADRIAN ISELIN, JR., Vice-President. Ges payable in all - Gb GR PONS 2a ce Preatdent. HENRY 4. MURRAY, 34 Vice-President Wrage General parts oti the € DWARDS, Treasurer, IN GA *, Manager Forel De | iment. i Business. wor HEBBARD, Secretary. PC. HARRIMAN, Assistant Treasurer. ae shee 2 R. ©, NEWTON, Trust Omicer. Chicago Oflice, 232 132 Le Salle Strest._ — DIRECTOKS: Samuel D. Babcock, Valter R, Gillette, Adrian Iselin, Jr., Alexander E. Orr, Haven, ‘Augustus D. Jutitard, Walter G. Oakman, . Harriman, James N. Jarvie, Henry 1; Rogers, ... LIFE BINDER... Angust Belmont," R. Somers Hayes, Richard A - McCurdy, H. McK. Twombly, Frederic Cromwell, Charles R. Henderson, Levi P.M Frederick W. Vanderbiit, CHEAP, STRONG AND DURABLE. Harry’ Payne ‘Whitaey, Woe farnish these in black or red, to bold London Committee: ARTHUR J. FRASER, Chairman; LEVI P. MORTON, DONALD C. HALDEMAN, 26 numbers, tor $1.00, postage prepaid. LIFE PUBLISHING CO., 19 West 3ist Stree! OLD CROW RYE senior WHISKEY soe tot feovonn comicbooks.com