Life, 1904-09-01 · page 6 of 38
Life — September 1, 1904 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and book promotion** rather than political satire. The left side features an advertisement for Auylong Cocoa and Chocolate, emphasizing purity ("without adulteration") and quality. Below that is a book ad for "In Merry Measure," a poetry collection by Tom Masson illustrated by Gibson, Gilbert, Clay and others—marketed as a tasteful gift. The right side shows **four photographic reproductions** available for purchase from Life Publishing Co.: "Out in the Cold," "An Old Wood Cut," "When the Wolf—," and "The Married One; The Single One; Lucky Dog!" These appear to be theatrical or dramatic scenes from 1904, offered as framed prints for $1.00 each. The page contains no identifiable political cartoons or satirical commentary.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
IN MERRY MEASURE. A Book of Verse By TOM MASSON With ILLustraTions By GIBSON, GILBERT, CLAY and others A Tasteful Blue Leather Little Book and Gold, $1.50; Boards, 75 Cents in Two Bindings ‘A beautiful little volume.”— Buffalo Commercial. Mr. Masson's numerous friends will welcome the opportunity of secur- ing a collection of his verses."—PAilade/phia Item, “His verses make pleasant reading."—New York Tribune. AN APPROPRIATE SOUVENIR OR GIFT LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY 17 WEST THIRTY-FIRST STREET, NEW YORK An Old Wood Cut. Four Reproductions in Tone For Framing, 15 x 20 loches. $1.00 Each. Life Publishing Co., 17 West 31st Street, New York. Copyright, 1901, Lar, When the Wolf— Copyright, 1903, Lire. The Married One: The Single One | { Lucky Dog! comicbooks.com