Life, 1904-07-07 · page 37 of 40
Life — July 7, 1904 — page 37: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, typical of early 1900s Life magazine. The main content is a humorous news story titled "Wise Dog for Sure" about a bulldog in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania that finds money on the street—culminating in his discovery of a $125 check made out to a Scranton resident. The satire is gentle: the story plays on the dog's apparent intelligence and business acumen, with the owner jokingly suggesting the animal will soon bring home "bonds and securities." It's anthropomorphizing humor—treating the dog as if it understands monetary value. The surrounding advertisements showcase period products: Rambler automobiles, Smith Premier typewriters, Cadillac cars, Colt's revolvers, trunks, and Columbia automobiles. These ads reveal consumer interests of the era: early automobiles were luxury items, and life insurance was being actively marketed to middle-class readers concerned about family welfare. No political commentary appears; this page reflects the commercial culture and lighthearted domestic humor typical of Life's editorial approach during the Progressive Era.
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ny thing @ logs A RAMBLER REFLECTION Thousands of people who are consid- ering the purchase of an automobile want a machine that is strong—powerful —easy - riding—simple—durable —grace- ful and right up-to-date. MODEL “H,” here illustrated, has full elliptic springs— two powerful brakes—a8-inch wheels—3- inch tires—81-inch_ wheel base—large cylinder engine of 7 actual horse power. It will carry four people over any kind of road in any kind of weather. Fitted with two lamps and horn, $850.00 at the factory. Six ‘different models, $750.00 to $1,350.00 at the factory. Write for the new Art Catalog. THOS.B. JEFFERY @CO. Kenosha, Wis., U.S. A. cwicago Baaxcu Bos" ow Baaxc ‘306 Wabash Ave. 145 Columbus Ave, |THE SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER CO. FACTORY, SYRACUSE, N. Y. BRANCHES LN ALL LARGE CITIES vs : Write torour tree iliustratedbooklet R which fully describes the various Cad- illac models, and gives address of near- est agency where demonstrations are given. As to performance in everyday service—ask any Cadillac owner. CADILLAC AUTOMOBILE Co. Detroit, Michigan ‘Member Association Liceased Automobile Maaefact'rs, (RogaH & RA? Fitze 161 BROADWAY. 688 BROADWAY. 723 SIXTH AVENUE They do not wear out or rust out. In tropical heat or arctic frost their action is unfailing. Complete Catalog on Request. Colt’s Patent Fire Arms ohnny 4 en his, Wise Dog for Sure. WiLkesparre Man Says His Pup Finns Money, AND Even Brovout Him A CHeck, ILKESBARRE, June 18—Press Clark of this city owns a bulldog which is earning his own living by finding money. For some time he has almost daily been carrying to his master pennies and nickels, and an occasional large piece of silver, that he has found in the street. On two occasions he has found bills, one of two dollars and one of one dollar. But he has topped all previous achievements this week by finding a check for one hundred and twenty-five dollars and recognizing its value, and his proud master now believes the animal’s money finding capacity is unlimited. He expects him to bring home bonds and se- curities at the rate he is progressing. Clark was out walking the other day when the dog dashed up to him and laid a slip of paper at his feet, barking joyously. Clark paid no attention to it and walked on. The dog again laid it at his feet and barked. Clark still paid no attention, and the third time the dog dashed in front of him, placed the wet and dirty piece of paper at his feet and seized his trousers, This time Clark picked up the paper, while the dog showed his joy by bark- ing and wagging his tail furiously. Clark found it was a check for one hundred and twenty-five dollars made out to C. D. Simpson, of Scranton. He called up Mr, Simpson by telephone. The latter said he had been visiting friends the day before on the street where the dog found the check, but that he had no idea where he had lost it— New York Sun, for their future and Our booklet ‘The How and same timer Sendforit, We Insure by mall PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. ___ 921 Chestnut St, Philadelphia Electric and Gasoline Automobiles present the most perfect combi- nation of the arts of vehicle and motor building. The body and furnishings of each COLUMBIA, no less than its locomotive parts, reflect the best ideas of the best designers, and the highest order of skilled workmanship. “coLtania® 20-85 u, UR artistic Catalogue of Columbia High and Medium OM Fomered Oumline Curonnd Facts Pearare Vebies wil ¥ addrews on a ‘aino separate catalog’ of our Electrio Town Carriages of the coach Glansand Electio mercial Vebicies, ELECTRIC VEHICLE CO., Hartford, Conn. New Your Cacao, Bostow 136138 West 30th St. 1413 Michigan Ave. 74 Stanhope Bt. Alember Association of Lhcensed Automobile Manufacturers.