Life, 1904-07-14 · page 17 of 44
Life — July 14, 1904 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is an **advertisement page** from Life magazine, not a cartoon or satirical piece. It contains roughly a dozen commercial ads typical of early 20th-century publications. The ads promote consumer products addressing common complaints: Allen's Foot-Ease powder for sore feet (endorsed by a railroad conductor testimonial), Swiss milk chocolate, bottled cocktails, traveler's checks, toothpaste (Sozodont), and a fire extinguisher. Several ads emphasize product authenticity—"The Genuine" Murray & Lanman's Florida Water and P.B. Ale stress they're widely imitated but superior to substitutes. Most notable for modern readers: the casual inclusion of alcohol advertising (cocktails and ale) and the assumption that people needed mail-order samples mailed to them—reflecting pre-internet consumer culture. The railroad conductor's broken English in the Foot-Ease ad appears intentional, possibly reflecting period ethnic humor conventions. There is **no political satire or cartoon content** on this page.
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ALLEN’S FOOT-EASE For Tired, Aching, Smarting, Swollen Feet. From a Railroad Conductor. “Tam busy man, bot most teke time to write you about Allen's Foot-Ease. 1am a Conductor aod on my feet most of the time, My feet often got to ore I could hardly takea step. A friend gave me abox of Allen's Foot-Ease and aaid it would care me, Lused all of the box bat two envelopesand my feet arenow O. K. and I forget Ihave feet. Itiea God-send to I. R. men. G. MeCLURE, 6820 Superior St., Austin, IIL” SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES Allen’s Foot-Ease, a powder. It cures psinful, smarting feet and ingrowing nails, and instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions, Sold by all Druggists and Shoo stores, 25c. Don't accept.a substitute. ‘Trial package FREE, Address, AllenS.Olmsted, Le Roy, N. ¥., . 8. AL Genuine bears above signature, U. A DAINTY PACKAGE FREE. Send us your name, and we'll mail you a delicious sample of CAILLER'S GENUINE SWISS MILK CHOCOLATE for eating. It will be trying at our expense the most tooth- some chocolate on the market, and one that in a year has become a favorite all over the country, Cailler's Chocolates are made in a model factory in Broc, Gruyere Valley, the richest milk section of Swit: zerland, CAILLER’S GENUINE SWISS MILK CHOCOLATE in powder for drinking is more tasteful and nourish- ing than any chocolate you ever used. Eailler’s fs told by druggists, fancy grocers and confectioners everywhere. Either buy some or send for a sample, compare it with other brands and note its superiority, Address, J. H. FREYMANN, 861 Broadway, N. Y.,General Agent for U.S. A. Collier's establhbed la Vevey, Sulteeriand, ta 1819, ORIGINAL BOTTLED COCKTAILS. Blended from the choicest liquors and brought to perfection by aging. No made-by-guess-work cocktail 1s ever so soft and mellow. Refuse all substitutes. Insist upon having the *Club’* brand. The name guar- antees the flavor and quality. SEVEN VARIETIES. G. F. HEUBLEIN & BRO., HARTFORD, NEW YORK, LONDON. Letters of Credit Exchange Checks For Use of Travellers ISSUED BY Guaranty Trust Company Nassau & Cedar Sts., New York London Office 33-35 Lombard Street Widely imitated bat sever equalled THE GENUINE MURRAY & LANMAN’S FLORIDA WATER The Perfume of Perfumes. Refreshing, Delightful, Without exceptica the best Tollet Water la the world. ist for MURRAY & LANMAN’S: Ask year see that you get It, A SENSIBLE MOTHER Proud cf her children’s teeth, consults a dentist and learns that the beauty of perma- nent teeth depends on the care taken of the first set. SOZODONT Liquid and Powder should be used. The Liquid to penetrate into the little crevices and purify them; the Powder to polish the outer surface and pre- vent the accumulation of tartar. 3 FORMS: LIQUID. POWDER. PASTE. Swiss Milk CHOCOLATE There are many kinds of Swiss Milk Choco- Mate, but only one “Trresistidly Delicious.”” ALL GOOD _ALES MUST HAVE SEDIMENT. The slight sediment found in a good ale is positive evidence of a pure yeast plant, the soul of the true natural ale. If ale de- posits no sediment it is either deficient in nutritive value or it contains preservatives. In both instances it is not a beverage to be recommended. Full bodied, Fruity and Healthful For every reason tell your dealer you insist on having . Be Acker, Merrall & Condit Co. New York Agents. + ‘? ALE_ : “The Dry Chemical FIRE EXTINGUISHER A Product of Modern Science. EFFICIENT PROTECTION CANERAL SALES, Pope MANUFACTURING Co.¥ comicbooks.com