Life, 1903-07-09 · page 2 of 20
Life — July 9, 1903 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and business notices** from circa 1903, not political satire. The main content includes: - **Dewar's Scotch Whisky ad** featuring an automobile poster by artist Frederick Glassup - **Simplex Piano Player ad** emphasizing home entertainment and family enjoyment - **Life Publishing Company announcements** about office relocations - **Pennsylvania Railroad tour advertisement** for the Christian Endeavor Convention in Denver - **Cigar and tobacco ads** (Baron de Kalb, "Bull Dog" brand) The "automobile poster" image shows figures in an early motorcar, but it's primarily a commercial advertisement rather than satire. The content reflects early 1900s consumer culture and business expansion, with no apparent political commentary or satirical intent on this particular page.
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COPYRIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN BY JAMES HENDERSON UNDER THE ACT OF ta01. AUTOMOBILING There is no more exhila- fauing sport or recreation LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY pleasure of a spin over wishes to rent its present suite of Sly pe ie. See offices in the ‘Life’ Building from hanced if the basket is well October first, 1903. They are located stocked: yrith one flight above the street,and have ’ elevator, electric light and ample toilet Dewar S accommodations. The floor space is about four thousand square feet, all of Scotch which, is well lighted, and can be 4% ” divided to suit tenant. The premises White Label are admirably adapted for business offices, or,on account of their location, the popular brand both in . for ladies’ tailor, milliner, etc. this and the old country. “There is no Scotch like Dewar's,” is a proverb among connoisseurs. LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY also announces its removal on October first to new and more com- modious offices in the enlargement of its present building at 17 West Thirty- first Street. AN AUTOMOBILE POSTER Automobiling” (copyright 1903, by Frederick Glassup) is an original drawing by E, N. Blue, shown herewith, Printed in four colors oa heavy plate paper, without advertisement, and sent to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver. Suitable for framing in club- house or home. Next month, a delightful camp scene by the famous artist, Ray Brown FREDERICK GLASSUP Sole Agent for John Dewar & Sons, Ltd. 126 Bleecker Street, New Apply to W. H. HARVEY, Superintendent (On the Promises) 19 West Thirty-first Street York LOW RATE TOUR TO DENVER Pennsylvania Rallroad, Acconnt Christian Endeavor Convention, For the benefit of delegates and others desir- ing to attend the Twenty-first International Biennial Convention ofsthe United Society of u] Wo make “It Makes Musicians of Us All.” HAPPINESS enters the home with the SIMPLEX PIANO PLAYER Every member of the family becomes not only an interested listener. but performer by itsaid. It enabl iano player is To choose a player personally try them all. Try PLEX first or try it last, and note its points of excellence and attractive features, Constructed on scientific principles, yet simple and lasting. Tee SIMPLEX ig manufactayed with a view to 1D nt test pees Sod the highest ener of suitfedt Waite es rs Axencies in al Price $250,. hiciont cues THEODORE P. BROWN, Manufacturer 27 May St, Worcester Mass. Christian Endeavor, to be held at Denver, Col., July 9 13, the Pennsylvania R: pany will run a personally-conducted tour to Denver and return, leaving New York, Brook- lyn, Jersey City, Newark, Elizabeth, Rahway, New Brunswick, Trenton, stations, Monday, July 6, going via and arriving Denver ‘Thursday, J turning, the tour will leave Denver 4 jay, July 16, arriving Trenton, New York, and inter- mediate stations Saturday, July 18. Special trains of the highest gra fe of Pullman e uip- ment will be run on a fast schedule. t ch train will be i cron, and special uniformed baggage master. Round trip. rate, covering transportation to De , Colorado Springs, or Pueblo and re- turn, Pullman berth, and’ all necessary meals in dining car going’ and returning, will be as follows « York, Brooklyn, Jersey City, Newark, Elizabeth, and Rahway, $74.50, two in one berth, $63.50 each; New Brunswick, $74.35. two in one berth, $63.35 each ; Tren- , two in one berth, $62.55 each. rate, covering all necessary ex- penses on going trip and railroad transporta- tion only returning, will be as follows .85, two in 59.05, two ° Pullinan iesocaedasions hile tourists are special trains, Special side trips from t reduced rates. F ist Agent, 263 Fifth Avenue, New York, or direct to Geo. W. A General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia, Pa. Pure Habana Segars in the honest old fashion. Sold by Independent Dealers. BARON DE KALB—— —HENRY IRVING For 50c. we will send you a handsome picture of KING LUD, champion Bull Dog of the world, framed in weathered oak kennel. J°hn W. Merriam & Co. The Roycroft Segar Shop, which is “At the Sign of the Bull Dog” 139 Maiden Lane, New York