Life, 1903-10-08 · page 20 of 20
Life — October 8, 1903 — page 20: what you’re looking at
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This page contains **no political cartoons or satire**—it is a straightforward advertising section from *Life* magazine's early 1900s era. The ads include: - **McCutcheon flannel waists** for women ($4.50-$8.00), marketed as custom-quality goods in various fabric types - **"The Pines of Lory"** book promotion, described as humorous fiction about an unconventional young woman - **Old Dominion Line** steamship service advertising pleasure cruises to Virginia coastal destinations - **El Príncipe de Gales** cigars (Havana) featuring a bearded gentleman in naval/formal dress - **Williams & Sons** Scottish whisky from Aberdeen, appointed to King Edward VII The page reflects turn-of-the-century American consumer culture: fashionable women's clothing, leisure travel, imported luxury goods (cigars, whisky), and literary entertainment. There is no satire or political commentary visible.
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October 8, 1903, d exclusive models for Fall and Winter wear are now ready. These waists are made entirely under our own supervision, and in style and finish are equal to the best custom made goods. The complete line includes waists of \ Plain and Fancy Scotch Flannel French Printed Flannels German Novelty Flannels Saxony Flannels All sizes from 32 to 42 inches are carried in stock, and our Custom Department will make to order any special style which may be desired at slight additional cost. These waists are priced at $4.50 to $8.00. Mail Orders Have Prompt Attention James McCutcheon & Co. 23a strcet,x.y. The Pines of Lory py J. A. Mivenene, “The delightful humor of the unconventional adventures of a most conventional young woman.” —The Argonaut. FOR PLEASURE AND REST OLD DOMINION LINE To NORFOLK, OLD POINT COMFORT, VIRGINIA BEACH, RICHMOND, VA., AND WASHINGTON, D. C. Steamers eail daily, except Sunday, at 8 P. M.. from Pier 20, North Htiver, foot of Beach Street, New York, For full information apply to OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP CO., 51 Beach Street, New York, N.Y. UB. Wanker, J.J. Brown, V.P.&T.M. G.PLA. RN yl RN ABERDEEN f Exteished 1840 | Liqueur Search Whisky GUARANTEED 12 YEARS OLD REPRESENTED IN ) E. LA MONTAGNE & SONS THE U.S. BY} 45 Beaver St., New York comicbooks.com