Life, 1903-07-23 · page 26 of 28
Life — July 23, 1903 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** rather than editorial content or political cartoons. The page features various commercial advertisements typical of early 20th-century American publications. Notable ads include: - **Cigars and tobacco products** ("Pure Habana Segars," "At the Sign of the Bull Dog") - **Underwear** (Dermophile brand, emphasizing shrink-resistance) - **Electric vehicles** by Pope Motor Car Co.—notable as these were competing technologies during the automobile industry's infancy - **Maplewood Sanatorium** advertising treatment for "Drug and Alcoholic Addictions"—reflecting the era's approach to addiction treatment - **Mennen's Talcum Powder** for post-shave use - **Travel/tourism** promoting Niagara Falls, the Saguenay River, and Rocky Mountain vacations via Missouri Pacific Railway The large landscape photograph depicts "Trinity Rock" on the Saguenay River, promoting Canadian tourism. There are **no political cartoons or satire** on this page—it's a straightforward collection of period advertising.
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‘at the SIGN of the BULL DOG” We make 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 Cor 161 BROADWAY. 685 BROADWAY. 723 SIXTH AVENUE. NEW YORK. Ghe Finest Obtainadle.” DERMOPHILE UNDERWEAR Made in France of the Lest and most carefully selected w for Men, Women and Child ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED NOT TO SHRINK or Money Refunded. Each carme 456 ike Su. New York. MAPLEWOOD NEAR CINCINNATI, OHIO, Sanatorium cotablished {n 1135 for the private careand medical treatment of Drug and Alcoholic Addictions, Thousands hav- Ing failed elsewhere have been cured by uk. Home Treatment | if Desired. Addresa Tae Dx. J. L. Sterunss Co., Dep. 77, Lirnaxox, 0. WE PAY “How and Why,” issued by th POST= “ metroate” “ A EE, 221-55 cnestnut street, Patiadeipnia, All you have guessed abont life insurance may be wrong. If you wish to know the truth, send for & ONTARIO RigaBLne oi eastay Cn SNUIAGARA TO THE SEA ‘The most delightful summer ip in Arete, em- bracing as it does a trip through the f. scenery of the Thousand {stands (America the exciting descent of all the RAPIDS RE. Qi UEBEC and the famou: Where may be seen the awe- A nis it for stiwstrated via OTHE SEA , Frafic Manager, Moatreil, Canada, “TRINITY ROCK "SAGUENAY RIVER. Climb Then f Broke Wass’ Model 21; Price, $850; With Top, $900. Electric Vehicles Nocomplications, Turn on power and steer. Electric brake. Drop postal for catalogue. Many more models and Prices. POPE MOTOR CAR CO. lodianapolls, Ind. Agencies in all principal cities. MENNEN’S BORATED TALCUM Unel TOILET ba POWDER at for After Shaving. Once Tnvht that your barber uses Menoe Pati Toilet Powde he shaxes you. It te ¢ A PREVEST any of the 7 Get ma i forpcerts, Sample Pree. GERHARD MENNEN CO., Newark, N. J. VACATION In the Rockies. Low Excursion Fares via From ST. LOUIS to Colorado, Utah and Pacific Coast, from the East. Through Pullman Sleeping C Dining Carson alltrains, Mealsa la carte, Write fer booklets. WM. E. HOYT, General Eastern Pass. Agent, 335 Broapway, New Yors. aside w H.C. TOWNSEND, Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Agent, “Wl Sr. Lovis, Mo. with a comicbooks.com