Life, 1903-11-19 · page 2 of 22
Life — November 19, 1903 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **advertisements, not political satire or cartoons**. The left side advertises Williams & Sons Highland Whisky (established 1830), a Scotch liqueur distributed in New York, emphasizing its 12-year aging. Below that, Cook's Malto-Rice promotes a rice-malt product claiming superior nutrition and energy benefits. The right side features pillow covers from Burnt Leather Manufacturing Company, decorated with "Gibson Heads"—illustrations in the style of Charles Dana Gibson's famous "Gibson Girl" drawings. These appear to be decorative home goods marketed to college students and young professionals, available in multiple colors for $4.00 prepaid. The page reflects early 20th-century consumer advertising targeting educated, affluent audiences through brand prestige and artistic appeal.
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COPYRIGHT FOR GREAT ORITAIN BY JAMES HENDERSON UNDER THE ACT OF 1901. Established 1S40 Liqueur Scotch Whisky GUARANTEED 12 YEARS OLD REPRESENTED IN ) E, LA MONTAGNE & SONS THE U.S. BY 5 45 Beaver St., New York -COOK’S Malto-Rice, A Pure, Perfectly Cooked Rice Malted. RICE contains more nutriment and supplies more energy to the human body than anything that grows out of the } ground. MALT as a marvelously bene- ficial stimulant man has known for generations, but only yesterday did he learn to combine it to the greatest advantage. COOK’S MALTO-RICE is a perfect blending of Malt and Rice. Compright by Life Putlianing Co PILLOW COVERS of Burnt Leather ARTISTICALLY DECORATED Gibson Heads These covers are decorated with exact reproductions of Mr. Gibson’s drawings, every line being carefully drawn by hand, thereby preserving the delicate technique so char- acteristic of Mr. Gibson’s work. WITH Unique in conception, these covers make an attractive addition to the appointments of cozy corner, den or library. They may be had in Red, Green, Fawn, Orange, Russet and Electric Blue. Sent prepaid to any address in the United States or Canada upon receipt of $4.00. hese pillows have met with special favor amo College Men and Women. ‘They can be h with your college flag reproduced in colors on re- verse side at an additional cost of $1.00 per pillow. Burnt Leather Mfg. Co. 498-500 Broadway New York City, U. S. A. comicbooks.com