Life, 1904-04-28 · page 19 of 20
Life — April 28, 1904 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **commercial advertisement page** with no political cartoons or satirical content. The page consists entirely of product advertisements typical of early 20th-century American magazines. The ads promote luxury and household goods: Redfern corsets (designed in Paris), Whitman's chocolates, a mechanical cork puller, Bond & Lillard whiskey, Southern Pacific railroad travel, banking/brokerage services, Evans Ale (claiming 118 years of supremacy), English surrey carriages, and Cuban cigars. One notable visual element is an illustration of a bulldog accompanying cigar advertisements—this appears to be a brand mascot rather than satire. The page reflects the era's consumer culture and marketing strategies, featuring elegant illustrations of women and emphasis on quality/prestige. There is **no identifiable political satire or social commentary**—it is straightforward commercial promotion aimed at affluent readers.
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They Are Designed n Paris by the ablest member of the little coterie of corsetieres that fix the fashions, and ceveloped wy the same artiste over American models to perfectly suit them to American figures. | All the shops that Redfern Cor- | sets employ skilled: fitters, who will see that you get the proper model There is a reason for the hose support- >. and the fact that they have the cels- rated Security Rubber Button clasps | icates the care taken for all the details { construction To sweetly wedge your way into her affections keep her well Chocolates and Confections Sold everywhere. STEPHEN F. WIITMAN & 5ON, 1816 Chestnut St, Phila. ) The Yankee Cork Puller A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY Fastened up anywhere you wish—on the side board, ice box door frame or wall—ever misiald, Polls all corks lestastly and without effort. Simply moving handle up and down aot oaly draws the tightest cork, but also automatically discharges it from the | machine. It ts a mechanical marvel. ) Removes corks clean— no bits left In bottle. Sold everywhere, or sent direct. express prepaid, on receipt of price. Alter 30 days, trial money relunded If not pleased, Nickel Plated, $1.28. Silver Ptated, $3.50. For Hotels, etc., with clamp, Nickel Plated, $2. Booklet free. Order today from makers, THE GILCHRIST CO, 117 LafayetteSt., Newark,N.J, BOND & LILLARD WHISKEY IS THE BEST BOOKS AND BOOKLETS ABOUT CALIFORNIA The land of sunshine, fruit and flowers, where thers are no sudden changes in tempera- ture, but a tonic, balsamic, bracing air the year round. Best reached via Southern Pacific OPERATING DAILY THE Sunset Limited TRAVERSING LOUISIANA, TEXAS, NEW AND OLD MEXICO, ARI- ZONA, AND CALIFORNIA INQUIRE AT 10 Washington Street, Roston M9) Broadway, New York Raltinore at city 229 South Pranklin Street, ‘Syracure LH, NUTTING. GBP. A., EO. MCCORMICK. PT, M..’San Francisco, Cal, T. J. ANDERSOS, G. P. Al, Houston, Texas WASSERMANN BROTHERS BANKERS AND BROKERS 27 Willlam St. and 40 Exchange Place, New York New York Stock Exchange Members of + New York Coffee Exchange ' Chicago Board of Trade BRANCH OFFICES: torf-Astoria Hotel), . corner 46th St, and Sth Ave, Astor Court ( Windsor A. 1. Fifth Ave. ith St. Avenne, West End, . during Sammer months. MORTON TRUST COMPANY 38 Nassau STREET, NEW YORK Capital, - - - $2,000,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $6,000,000 OFFICERS: Counsel: ELIHU ROOT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE : Levi P. Morton es N. Jarvie Thomas F. Ryan ge Foster Peabody Edward J. Berwind Fitna Root G. G. Haven Jacob It. Seniir Harry Payne Whitney AS stood absolutely and unquestionably supreme in its field for 118 years— because it is the most trustworthy and highest grade brewing in the world—all the time. Yours for the asking anywhere. 1Pure Habana | Segars in tho honest old fashion, Sold by Independent Dealers. BARON DEKALB—— ——-HENRY IRVING For 50c, wo will send you a handsome picture ef KING 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 comicbooks.com