Life, 1904-04-21 · page 19 of 22
Life — April 21, 1904 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page**, not a satirical cartoon page. The only cartoon element is a small humorous illustration mid-page showing an eagle that has "gone and had his portrait done in silver"—a light visual gag about vanity. The page advertises early-1900s products: firearms (Colt revolvers), boats, typewriters, automobiles (Rambler touring cars), beverages (Angostura bitters), a cocktail guide book, and men's suspenders. The Colt Revolver ad uses frontier mythology—the "cowboy and colt" relationship—as a sales pitch emphasizing reliability. The automobile ads promote emerging automotive technology to skeptical buyers unfamiliar with cars. This reflects Life's dual purpose: satirical humor mixed with commercial advertising revenue. The page offers little political or social satire—it's primarily commercial content targeting early-20th-century American consumers of luxury goods and new technology.
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THE COWBOY AND THE COLT are inseparable companions. The Cowsoy sticks to the Coit Revotver because it never fails him in the hour of need. He may neglect or misuse it, but it is always ready for instant action. Catalog Mailed YE e On Request ColtsRatent ie Amst anuactring HARTFORD CONN. U.S.A. Sail Boats, Canoes, Duck Boats, etc. Made from the best quality Apollo steel—will last a life: Michigan Steel Boat Co., 1295 Jefferson Ave. . SELES ION te Se Se Chorus: GRACIOUS! AIN'T THAT EAGLE GETTING VAIN? B'S GONE AND MAD IIS. PORTE. IN SILVER. AS KEYSTONE BUSINESS SUCCESS” ‘Send for our booklet explains why, THE SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER. Executive office’: Fag 287 Bro. MOTOR BOATS Auto Launches, Steam and Sail Yachts, Row Boats, Canoes For SPEED, PLEASURE, BUSINESS BEAUTIFUL. RELIAD! CONOMICAT. SIMPLE, SAFE Our Gl-pare catalog gives the truth in detail about the best and cheapert tents built. Agencies in all principal cites, “Write to- day. ad RACINE BOAT MFG. CO., Box 102, Muskegon, Mich, Cocktails Have the Correct Flavor, but they must contain that most delightful of all aromatic tonics, the genuine imported Dr. Siegerts _ ANGOSTURA 5 A delicious flavoring for lemonade, lemon Ice, soda water, sherry and all liquors. THE BEST APPETIZER J. W WUPPERMANN, Sole Agent, NEW YORK, N. Y. in vest-pocket form—gathered on many Journeys, in many climes, by A’ Giobe- Trotter, Rich and mein witand humor, Sent postpatd upon tecelpt of price, 60¢ THE WHITNEY PUBLISHING CO., Cleveland, 0. an antomobiie that stands wear without coustant repair acarth rte Teanst for you. It telta bow Rambler Gare are balit and why they are ejnal in strength aud service to higher priced care, A copy is youre for the asking. ’ aD Ranhor Touring Cars Light Hotels, $650.00 to $1,350.00 at the factory. Model L," iilustrated above, has 16 11. P, double cylinder opposed engines, tach wheel bare,'30 toch, wood artillery wheeln Tour Ml eltiptic sprines, 3 inh tires, and f to 40 miles per hour; weight, BUND, Tepair Kit, Phare Soler brass head ent, Hight, brass tube a wiliow, baaketey canory top with beveled plate glas swinging front. and + aterproo! side curtains, Price, $1,350.00 at the factory. Thomas B. Jeffery @ Co., Kenosha, Wis., U.S. A. Chicago Rranch, 304 Wabath Ave. _ Boston Branch, 145 Columbas Ave, PRESIDENT SUSPENDER Absolutely Guaranteed. 50c and $1.00. Any shop or by mail, A. EDGARTON MFG. CO., Box 328, Shir! ry, Bi comicbooks.com