Life, 1902-12-25 · page 23 of 77
Life — December 25, 1902 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, typical of early 20th-century magazines. The single cartoon item is "Jiggerson's Tip," a brief joke about a man named Jiggerson discussing a Welsh rarebit (a cheese dish). When asked why he thinks it will disagree with him, he cryptically claims to have "inside information" from "the Moon"—implying either supernatural knowledge or humorous pessimism about his digestion. The surrounding advertisements promote patent medicines (Hydrozone for skin diseases), cigars, investment services, men's clothing, pencils, biscuits, chocolates, and cruise ship travel. These ads reflect turn-of-the-century consumer culture and the prevalence of unregulated medical claims. The cartoon itself is merely a mild digestive-humor gag with no political significance.
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Skin Diseases If you suffer from Eczema, Sait Rheum, Ringworm, Itch, Ivy Poison, Acne, or other skin troubles, Hydrozone will cure you. Hydrozone is a scientific Germicide, Used and endorsed by leading physi- cians. It is absolutely harmless, yet most powerful healing agent. As these diseases are caused by parasites, killing them without causing injury to the suf: ferer, naturally cures the trouble. Sold by leading druggists. FREE oinretritteer’ Ponte coneainine sees cient to prove to your entire satisfaction the claims here made, Pamphiet seat free, Address Dept. D, GO PRINCE ST., NEW YORK. Glycozone cures stomach troubles. dyspepsia and address Agent, Dealers in HIGH GRADE INVESTMENT SECURITIES. Transact aGen- Redmond, Kerr & Co. ST. Y. eral Foreign and al 232 Le Salle St.. Chicago. Philadelphia : GRANAM, KERR & CO. ISSUE LETTERS OF CREDIT in Sterlicg. Praccs, Marks or Dellars, payable in ell parts of the world, Domestic" Bank- ing Business. Pure Habana Segars— Always Mild And Aromatic Made in the old-fashioned honest way of Pure Habana Tobacco delightfully blended Look for the Bull Dog on each Box Jehn W. Merriam & Co. The Roycroft Segar Shop, which is “At the Sign of the Bull Dog” NEW YORK: JIGGERSON'S TIP. Are, Jiggereon : WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THE WELSH RARKBIT WILL DISAGRER WITH YOU, NEXKY? Mr. Jiagerson (gloomily): 1 HAVRE" INSIDE IXPORMA- TION, MY _DRAK.— The Moon. For everybody that writes, from begin ning school to ending Special pencils for special pur- \" pencils for every day use. » “1: Men’s Furnishings. Leather Goods, Rugs and Lap Robes, Men’s Neckwear, Fur Capes, Collars and Gloves, Men’s House Gowns, Cardigans and Sweaters, Shirts, Braces, Silk Handkerchiefs, Mufflers, etc. Umbrellas, Gloves. reszamgy TEN MINUTES? EXFRCISE FOR ] BUSY MEN, tazciat uur ‘90 Physica! Traiping. Pb: ondon (Engiand). Spaldingy’ Athletic Goots Catalogue—tree. National os Company NABISCO Natrowat Brecorr Compawy, WHITMAN’S Chocolates and Confections Always the Successful Candidate for the Interior Department. Aan for thera any wbere, Whitman's Instantaneous Chocolate Mase tn a minote h N and the ORIENT. ary 20th, February 7th. $400 up. WEST INDIES, January 14th, $150 up. - NORWAY, July 24, 1908, $275 up. A new e: in World's Travel. For particulars apply to FRANK C. CLARK, 111 Broadway, NewYork. comicbooks.com