Life, 1904-04-07 · page 36 of 41
Life — April 7, 1904 — page 36: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** rather than satirical content. The page features five major product advertisements from the early 1900s: 1. **Lubin Paris Perfume** ("Enigma") - promoting French luxury fragrance 2. **Recfern Whalebone Corsets** - emphasizing new "Security" rubber button supporters that prevent corsets from riding up 3. **W.L. Douglas Shoes** - advertising men's and boys' footwear manufactured in Brockton, Massachusetts, emphasizing quality at $3.50 4. **Arnold Constable & Co.** - upholstery and home furnishings 5. **Edison Gold Moulded Records and Phonograph** - promoting Edison's recording technology The ads reflect early 20th-century consumer culture: women's corsetry, American manufacturing pride (Brockton shoes), and new entertainment technology (phonographs). There is **no political satire or cartoon content** visible—this appears to be a standard revenue-generating advertising section of Life magazine.
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The Parisian Favorite. ‘The latest creation of the Parfumerie Lubin. A harming perfunne, The Leading styles originate in Brockton, the Mint: facturing Center of Men's Fine Shoes in this Coun: Styles Originated by My Expert Model Maker Are Copied Everywhere. ‘W. L. Douglas $3.50 shoes have by thelr excellent style, easy-ftting and superior wear- ing uallties, achieved the largest stle of any $3.50 shoe in the world. They are just a8 good as those that cost you $5 to $7 — the only diference rice, If T could take you {Stormy actery at Brockton: haces the largess in the werld esccrove fost making moore fe shoes, and ahow you the infinite care with which every pair of Douglas shoes is made, An Important Feature of this season’s models is the use of the celebrated Security rubber button hose supporters. The re- sult of having them incorporated in the original design is that the corsets are prevented from riding up, while correct and graceful lines are given the figure without the necessity for more than moderate lacing Models for all figures can be obtained at leading retailers at prices ranging from §3.00 to $15.00 per pair. ‘The Warner Brothers Company. New York, Chicago, ‘San Francisco. etd che hape, St better, wear longer, and ate of greater iotrisale value thas any other aay. 3.50 aboe on the market to- W. L. Douglas High-Grade Boys’ | ,,Ponslas has th Shoes, $2.00 and $1.75. Douglas uses Corona Coltskin in his $3.50 No trouble narrow, medium or wide ki ce patton. shoes, Corona Colt is conceded everywhere | ,,¥j,)- Douglas hoes retail sorenig tho. principal etties: abd ahi to be the finest patent leather yet produced. | everywhere. Fast Color Eyelets Used Exclasively. No matter where you live. Dow are within your reach. If you Uon before purchasing, write for Teseriat Catalogues fesire furthe W. L. DOUGLAS, 162 SPARK STREET, BROCKTON, MASSAC| Upholstery Goods. SPRING SEASON, Striped and Figured Linens, Cotton Damask and Swansdown Slip Cover M Cretonnes and Glazed Chintz in variety of new and attractive Colorings. Muslin and Lace Curtain: Mattresses, Cushions and Slip Covers. Country Homes, Yachts and Hotels Furnished. Estimates and designs on request, Ao igh ot. NEW YORK EDISO GOLD MOULDED © SEND FoR CATALOGUE Any talking reaching will reproduce the notes and the noise; butthe charm of sound— that beauty and expres- sion for which we prize music-is reproduced only by EDISON GOLD MOULDED RECORDS. THE Modern Way Is the Telephone Way. NEW YORK TELEPHONE 00. 15 Dey Street. ECORDS Don't judge the Phonograph by what you have heard-the imitations orthe old styles—but go tothenearest dealer and hear the Genuine EDISON PHONOGRAPH with Mr Edison’s latest improvements. DEALERS EVERYWHERE. — EDISON PHONOGRAPH NATIONAL PHONOGRAPH COMPANY, ORANGE,N. NEW YORK. CHICAGO, SAN FRANCISCO, LONDON comicbooks.com