Life, 1904-09-29 · page 2 of 20
Life — September 29, 1904 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains primarily **advertisements** rather than political satire. The top-left shows "Sit Right Down," a cartoon advertising *Tomfoolery* by J.M. Flagg—described as "the funniest book of the year" (75 cents). The cartoon depicts two figures in a humorous situation, though the specific joke is unclear without fuller context. The remaining three advertisements promote books and merchandise: Smith Gray & Co. (clothing), *The Villa Claudia* by J.A. Mitchell (described as an "extremely unusual story"), and *In Merry Measure*, a verse collection by Tom Masson with illustrations by Gibson, Gilbert, and Clay. All advertisements are from or direct readers to Life Publishing Company in New York, indicating this is a **commercial page** rather than editorial satire.
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COPYRIGHT FOR GACAT GAITAIN BY JAMES HENDERSON UNDER THE ACT OF 1001. “SIT RIGHT DOWN IF YOU HAVE A COPY OF TOMFOOLERY BY J.M.FLAGG. I'VE WANTED TO SEE THAT!” THE FUNNIEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Price, 75 Cents Of All Booksellers and Newsdealers, or Post-free on Receipt of Price LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY 17 WEST THIRTY-FIRST STREET - - NEW YORK 'E_ have constantly on hand a complete stock of Livery for Coachmen, Grooms and House Servants. Fur-trimmed Overcoats that are deservedly popular, Heavy Box-cloth and Kersey Overcoats, exceptionally warm and well tailored, Body Coats in all the standard colors. Whipcords in Silver Grey, Oxford, Tan and Brown, with either Sack or Cutaway Coats, and either long trousers or breeches and leggings. Hats, Shoes and Furnishings in large variety. We make a great many very superior Riding Breeches in Silks, Pongees, Khaki, Duck, Drilling, Whipcord, Twilled Worsted, Cheviot, etc., for Gentlemen Riders, Polo Players and Jockeys. Catalogue upon request. SMITH GRAY & CO. “You be the judge— Broadway af we won't talk back.” Redford As THE VILLA CLAUDIA By J. A. MITCHELL Author of “Amos Judd," *The Pines of Lory," ete. An extremely unusual story, that holds the atten- tion to the very end. —New York Sun, IN MERRY MEASURE A Book of Verse By TOM MASSON Witt ILLUSTRATIONS BY GIBSON, GILBERT, CLAY and others A Tasteful Blue Leather LENS | Little Book c sj and Gold, in Two 3 | $1.50; Bindings 7.) Boards, 75 Cents WA Copyright, 1903, Lire, “ Musical and pleasing jingles, all of them."—New York Sun. ™ This little book has only 152 pages, and it is a pity, for they are so full of sweet verses, captivating poetry, that one regrets the sudden eading of his reading and of his pleasure.”—Ainneapolis Tribune, “Of the sixscore or more short poems that it contains, there is not one that lacks in merit."— Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph. “Mr. Masscn is the laureate in the kingdom of the genial.” —Syracuse Herald. AN APPROPRIATE SOUVENIR OR GIFT LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY 17 WEST THIRTY-FIRST STREET, NEW YORK comicbooks.com