Life, 1903-12-11 · page 17 of 20
Life — December 11, 1903 — page 17: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine, circa 1904, containing no political cartoons or satire requiring historical context. The page showcases period luxury consumer goods: Egyptian Deities cigarettes, Kodak cameras, Whitman's chocolates, and Krementz collar buttons. Notable is the recurring "Bull Dog" imagery—appearing in both the Baron De Kalb cigar advertisement (featuring "King Lud, champion Bull Dog") and John W. Merriam's cigar shop branded "At the Sign of the Bull Dog." The only potential satirical content is a small reference to the **1904 St. Louis World's Fair** in the Alton Railway ad, and a calendar featuring **Gibson Girl designs** (Charles Dana Gibson's iconic illustrations of idealized American women). The page reflects early 1900s marketing: products positioned as "luxurious" and "pure," holiday gift suggestions, and brand-name emphasis as quality assurance—standard advertising conventions of the era with no deeper satirical meaning.
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Simple, Elegant, Luxurious, Pure, Fragrant. No. 1 size, 10 for 35 cents. No better Turkish cigarette can be made. Cork tips or plain tips No. 3 size, 10 for Scents. Look for signature of S. ANARGYROS. A Holiday Hint KODAK Booklet at the deulers or by mail. EASTMAN KODAK CO., Rochester, N. Y. al YRAINMAN TIME.—Nextholidayatwhich- thisyearstops is Christmas, ALTON'S 1904 TRADE-MAKK “Sequel to the Feaciog Ciel 7 ae ART CALENDAR Four graceful poses from life; figuresten inches high, reproduced in colors by a process far su- pefiorto last year’s calendar. Highest example of lithographic art. “THE ONLY WAY” to own one of these beautiful calendars is to send twenty-five cents with name of publication in which you read this advertisement, to Geo. |. CHARLTON, Gen'l Passenger Agent, Chicago Alton Railway, Citicaco, Tut, The best railway line between Cn1caco, Sr. Louis, KANSAS City and Peoria. Take the “Alton” to the St. Louis World's Fair, 1904. WHEN YOU GO “TO COURT~ YOUR BEST ADVOCATE IS WHITMAN’S Chocolates and Confections Bold everywhere. WHITMAN'S Instantaneous Chocolate. Mado instantly with bolling milk, STEPHEN F. WHITHAS 4808, 1316 Chestaat St., Pailadetphia, —————— COLLAR BUTTONS FOR CHRISTMAS MILLIONS OF KREMENTZ Collar Buttons. SOLD EVERY YEAR. Krementz Quality Has Made This Possible SET (4) MAKES BEAUTIFUL GIFT. Every Krementz jar Botton Ineured. You get.a new one free of cost if broken oF damazed from any canse. Ask your dealer Write for booklet, ** The | 60 Chestnut St., Newark, N. J. THE GIBSON CALENDAR for 1904 is composed of thirteen leaves, 12% x 15%, tied with silk cord and handsomely boxed. ... Each sheet has a Gibson design in black and white, with a special decorative border in three colors. $2.00. LIFE PUBLISHING CO., 19 West 31st Street, =~ New York. Wo mako Pure | Habana 1 Segars 9 in tho honest old fashion, Sold by : Independent uit Dealers. BARON DE KALB-——— = — HENRY IRVING For 50c. wo will send you a handsome picture cf KINO 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 Constable Co, Linens. Table Cloths in new designs, square and round, Napkins to match. Fancy and Embroidered Lace and Linen Tea Cloths, Scarfs, Doylies and Centre Pieces. Broadornry Ks 1988 at. NEW YORK. LOOK FOR THENAME RL H.SCHULTZ a C THE NAME CARL H. SCHULTZ ON ALL MINERAL WATERS ISA GUARANTEE ARTIFICIAL VICHY, SELTERS, CARBONIC. The Standard for 40 Years 480-444 First Ave, NAY, comicbooks.com