Life, 1904-02-25 · page 25 of 26
Life — February 25, 1904 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire or editorial cartoons. It's from Life's issue dated around 1904 (based on the Mutual Life Insurance Company's December 31, 1903 financial statement). The notable content includes: **St. Patrick's Number promotion**: An announcement that next week's issue will feature a cover by **Maxfield Parrish** (a celebrated illustrator), suggesting Life marketed themed special issues. **Product advertisements** reflecting early-1900s consumer goods: P.B. Ale, Belfast Brand collars, telephone services, whiskey, patent medicines (Blair's Pills for throat ailments), and Dr. Siegert's Angostura Bitters. **The Mutual Life Insurance ad** is substantial, emphasizing the company's financial stability and payouts to members—important messaging during an era before modern insurance regulation. The page reveals period concerns: throat ailments, fatigue, the novelty of telephone service, and emerging consumer culture. There is **no political cartoon or satire evident** on this page.
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ence, Rich Laces. New Model Sets, the Artois, La Sorbier, Changeable Paraguay Sets, Valenciennes Sets, Allovers to Match, Fancy Lace Sets for Trimming and Children’s Wear, Point de France Laces, Drapery Sets, Moire and Fancy Chiffons, Ninons, and Mousseline de Soie for evening wear. New Importations Handkerchiefs, Parasols, Gloves. ELFAST RAND “Morgan A Li 25° EACH CL yo O raace Man “MARINE” 7 15° EACH ASK YOUR DEALER EMIGH & STRAUB, MAKERS NEW YORK. PB. Ale]! | Messages "Enuff sed" Delivered ATonic to the Tired Acker, Mermall & Condit Co. New York Agents LIFE’S St. Patrick’s Number Out NEXT WEEK, in a superbly illuminated cover, in five colors, by Maxrie.o Parrish. One of the richest and most attractive double numbers ever published. ORDER OF YOUR NEWSDEALER Loss of Voice, Coughs, Irritation or reness of the Throat. In boxes only. tel ions, Kb Mar tlh Sale, Sare, Lifective. 50c, 4 $1. RO DEUGGISTS, «r 224 William St, N. Y. P= ACCURATELY, QUICKLY and at Small Cost By Telephone NEW YORK TELEPHONE COMPANY 15 Dey Street Apoatss: Lac> ©xingtor BY tonics, the genuine imported water, sherry and all liquors. W WUPPERMANN Sole Agent, Cocktails Have the Correct Flavor, ‘Dut they must contain that most delightful of all aromatic Dr. Siegerts ANGOSTURA B®! A delicious flavoring for lemonade, lemon ice, THE BEST, APPETIZER NEW YORK, N. Y. PRESS OF THE J. W. PRATT CO. NEW YORK, The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York RICHARD A. McCuRDy, PRESIDENT Abstract of Statement, December 31,1903 Income for Year 1903 . $77,333712 7 Paid to Policy- holders . . Legal Reserves, etc. . . . 339,826,818 00 Guarantee & DividendFunds 6 1,994,843 66 2,727,780 O1 Assets. + 401,821,661 66 *Insurance in Force . — 1,445,228,681 oo *Increase of Ins. 104,480,022 00 Annuities in Force. . — 24449,631 81 Increase of Annuities. 286,228 50 *Tnsurance written, but not yet paid for, excluded. During its existence of sixty-one years this Company has paid back to its mem- bership—from the funds accumulated for their benefit—more than $630,000,000 or nearly Two Hundred Millions more than the largest amount so returned by any similar organization. Notwithstanding the distribution of this vast sum it is the First Life Insurance Company in the World to accumulate for the benefit of its membership assets exceeding Four Hundred and One Millions of Dollars For information as to plans and rates. apply to CHARLES H. RAYMOND & CO. Managers for Metropolitan District 26 Liberty Street on at THR Unap Orrices or THE Company, Nassau, Cepar, WILLIAM AND LiBERTY Sts, New York. comicbooks.com