Life, 1903-08-20 · page 4 of 32
Life — August 20, 1903 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising rather than satire or political commentary**. It contains four distinct advertisements: 1. **Peerless Chainless Touring Cars** ($2,800–$11,000): Appeals to women ("Milady's Choice"), emphasizing luxury and reliability. 2. **Erie Railroad to Orange County, New York**: Promotes suburban real estate development as ideal for country homes and estates. 3. **Dewar's Scotch Whisky**: Uses a camping scene to market alcohol as essential for vacations. 4. **Life Magazine announcement**: Notes the publication's relocation to larger offices on West 31st Street, advertising rental space availability. The page reflects early-1900s consumer culture, targeting affluent readers interested in automobiles, suburban living, and leisure goods. No political figures or satirical commentary are present.
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Milady’s Choice Stylish elegance—comfort—ease— safety—speed—simplicity—and abso- lute dependability—find their highest attainment in PEERLESS Chainless . Touring Cars $2,800 TO $11,000 Built to.stand all tests, each car is as luxurious as a Turkish divan, as zeliable as a chronometer, as perfect as human ingenuity can make it. With the Chaintess gear, There's naught to feart Write for titotrated catalogue, explaining full capa af estos pedscuce Tune Sy Peerless Motor Car Company CLEVELAND, OHIO, U. S. A. Orange County, New York The Ideal Section Wherein to Establish Country Homes and Family Estates Offers the attractions of healthful climate, high altitude, heautifal scenery, fertile soil and accessibility. Keached by the Main Lino of the RAILROAD No better time than now to secure acreage at attractive prices Write fully, stating requirements, to J. F. JACK, Suburban Passenger Agent 1159 Broadway, Now York IN CAMP Experience teaches that the success of a vacation in the woods depends fully as much upon a careful choice of food and drink as upon congenial com- panions. Dewar’s Scotch Whisky “Spectal” and “Wbite Label” has helped to kindle good fellowship ‘round many a well-remembered cam p- fire. Be sure to include it in your supplies this year. THIS CAMPING PICTURE “IN CAMP” (copyright, 1903. by Frederick Glassup) is an original drawing by Ray Brown, It is printed in fovr colors on heavy plate paper. 9 x 12, with Out advertisement of any kind. Sent to any address on receipt of 19 cents in'silver. Suitable for framing in club-house or home. Next month a yachting picture by the famous marine artist, Carlton T, Chapman. FREDERICK GLASSUP Sole Agent for John Dewar & Sons, Ltd. 126 Bleecker Street, New York LIFE MOVES October: First to more commodious quarters in the enlargement of its build- ing at 17 West 31st Street. FOR RENT Its present suite, one flight above street—floor space four thousand square feet. Elevator, electric light, ample toilet accommodations. These premises are admirably adapt- ed for business offices, and further, on account of their location, especially good for Ladies’ Tailor, Milliner, ete. Apply to W. H. Harvey, Superin- tendent. On the premises, 19 West 31st Street. comicbooks.com