Life, 1904-01-28 · page 17 of 22
Life — January 28, 1904 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not editorial satire. The dominant content includes ads for Egyptian Deities cigarettes, Arnold Constable clothing, Hexham beef brains (canned meat), Bicycle playing cards, Club Cocktails, rare books, and travel to the Garden of the Gods. The single notable element is the **"Egyptian Deities" cigarette advertisement** at top-left, which uses the exotic appeal of Egyptian imagery as a marketing hook—a common early 20th-century advertising strategy. The claim "No Better Turkish Cigarette can be made" reflects the period's association of Turkish tobacco with premium quality. The page otherwise showcases typical Life-era advertisements targeting affluent readers: luxury garments, fine goods, and travel destinations. There is **no political cartoon or satirical content** visible. This appears to be a standard advertising section from the magazine.
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LIFE" EGYPTIAN DEITIES 1 | . . | No Better Turkish Cigarette can be made The art of cocktail mixing is to so blend the ingredients that no one is evident, but . the delicate flavor of each is apparent. : CORK TIPS Look for Signature Is this the sort of cocktail the man gives | OR PLAIN of S. ANARGYROS you who does it by guesswork? There's nevera mistake ina CLUB COCKTAIL, It smells good, tastes good, is good— always, Just strain through cracked ice. Seven kinds—Manhattan, Martini, Ver- mouth, Whiskey, Holland Gin, Tom Gin and York. G. F. HEUBLEIN & BRO., Sole Proprietors, Ploenal) Jue SWELL ENGLISH “PoKe” Hantroxp New Your Lownod ELFAST — — Contable CC Ante RARE BOOKS, PRINTS ang New Spring Garments | One free Monthly Cata | Especially designed for Early Southern Wear. ae AUTOGRAPHS. te ane sahil by ’ White Silk Waists, 4 Evening and Dinner Gowns. rs Send your name to-day for them tion of our interesting #tock fs olic personal examina. We carry no rub a. White Costumes and Dresses Dish, Visitors always welcome. in Washable Matenals. bit ” Golf and Tramping Suits, Hexham “ANYTHING THATS A BOOK.” Walking 1 Golf Skirts, Cc in Woollen and Corton Mteral, 25° EACH GOODSPEED'S BOOKSHOP, 54 rark st, Basto, Mas. Presdony 1 a ASK YOUR DEALER NEW YORK EMIGH & STRAUB, MAKERS. “A little farm well tilled." Bicycle Cards :re Good Cards. Their splendid wearing, dealing and playing qualities, are found in no other popular-priced card. Sold by dealers all over the world. The U.S. Playing Card Co. Cincinnati, U.S.A. Hoyle for 10c. paamep hz eieet For Duplicate Whist. best of card games, use Paine’s Trays. Lessons free with each set of trays. Write for particulars, THE GARDEN OF THE GODS. This is one of the most curious works of nature to be found on this continent It_ is midway between Colorado Springs and the village of Manitou, and is well worth a visit. It can be reached best by the NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES, ARE AREAS which, upon inquiry, you will find, will take you to all the great resorts of America. A copy of “America’s Winter Resorts" will be sent free on receipt of a two-cent stamp by George Hl. Daniels, General Passenger Agent, New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, Grand Ceotral Station, New York. comicbooks.com