Life, 1904-12-08 · page 20 of 24
Life — December 8, 1904 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an advertising and humor page from Life magazine, typical of the era's content mix. **Visible satirical content:** Brief humorous "shorts" mock domestic situations (wives concerned about shrinking shirts) and social pretension (someone making fancy work only for charity bazaars, not gifts). One joke suggests a true sportsman won't lend his wife, dog, or gun—playing on machismo stereotypes. **Main advertisements:** Banking and investment firms (Wassermann Brothers, Morton Trust Company, Redmond & Co.) dominate the page alongside liquor ads, particularly Trimble Whiskey and Old Crow Rye—marketed with testimonials about purity and quality. **Context:** This reflects early 20th-century Life as a satirical weekly mixing light social commentary with financial advertising, targeting an educated, prosperous readership. The humor is gentle observational comedy about middle-class life and manners.
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av OUR FOOLISH, * (QNTEMPORARY FAST TRAVELING. \ lad with a touch of m Enlisted to fight in Dut; But before he could shi \ Turk hollered And they found him next day in Bavari: —Cincinneti Commercial-Tribune. Scoot!" The Manor, Asheville, Booklet, ‘Tne Soutn rox Hosrrrauity : North Carolina, is the best ina South, “Have you made any effort to create enthusiasm asses?" answered the unpopular man who was run “The only sure way I can see to Washington among ning for office. create Star enthusiasm is to get defeated HOTEL VENDOME, BOSTON. The ideal hotel of America for permanent and transient quests. NOT TESTED YET Cassipy: ‘Tis a foine red flannel shirt ye hov on Casey: “It looks washin’ 2” “I dunno. Shure, Oi've only had it a mont’,"- Philadelphia Press. Ay! “tis foine stuff and a great bargain. | good, but does it shrink in the THE NEW PARKER GAME, “SHERLOCK HOLMES” Jolly amusement for informal parties. Full of excite- | ment, laughter, life, and fun. All play at once. There is not a dull moment. A light, bright card game which society has taken up and which everybody likes. Sold by all Dealers. Price, fifty cents, or mailed by Parker’ Brothers (Inc.), Salem, Massachusetts. Mes. Niwatx: Oh, you're making fancy work presents for Christmas, aren't you? Miss Kimpatt: Mercy, no! Nobody wants these foolish things! I'm just making them for the char ity bazaar!—Detroit Free Press. It is said a true sportsman will lend neith his wife, his di nor his gun. Mighty good reason ing, especially if the gun is an Smith Hammer less, with a Hunter One-trigger. Famous the world over Send for illustrated catalogue. Hunter Arms Co., Fulton, N.Y. “Ir is very easy to be misted nowadays," said Miss Cay “In what way?” “When you smell gasolene you can't tell whether a person has been cleaning gloves or riding in an automobile.” Washington Star. Ovr catalogue of fine wines, etc., contains much useful and interesting information upon the subject. We will mail it to you, upon request, without charge. Luyties Brothers, | Importers, Bridge Arches, New York promptly.—Philadelphia Press. r fora friend ? handing him one): Dasnaway: Crevexton (bringing out tivo « Yes. Try this. Dasaway: Have you got a Not on your life. which I see is one of Fonseca’s, I'l take the other, I don’t want the cigars you give your friends. Crrouey balls a Wee you know D'ye know, old chappy, I went to three the theatah lawst ni Bah Jov wre in luck, you do drink, drink Trims Li To our Friends: “Welcome shall they be: And all the honors that can fly from us Shall on them settle.” Green Label. AT ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS, Thad alls before 1 attend the theatah at all!—Cleveland Leader. EVERYBODY Is interested in Stocks or Bonds listed on the various stock exchanges, either as an investor or an operator. Our Weekly Market Letter will be found invaluable. Your name on our mailing Est insures your receiving it every wee! Corey, Milliken & Co. BANKERS AND BROKERS 35 State Street Boston, Mass, MORTON TRUST COMPANY 38 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK Capita, - - - $2,000,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $6,000,000 OFFICERS: Levi P. Morton, President. James K. Corblére, Thomas ¥. Ryan, Vice-Prea H. M. Francia, Se Charles H. Allen. Vice-Prea Charles A. Conant, H. B. Berry, Trust Omicer. Vice Pres, Couneel: ELIHU ROOT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE : Levi P. Morton James N. Jarvie Thomas F. Ryan George Foster Peabody Edward J. Berwind Elina Root G, G. Haven Jacob H. Scbiit Harry Payne Whitney WASSERMANN BROTHERS BANKERS AND BROKERS 27 William St. and 40 Exchange Place, New York ( New York Stock Exchange Members of } New York Coffee Exchange Chicago Board of Trade BRANCH OFFICES: Astor Coart (Waldorf-Astoria Hotel), Ww jeor Arcade, corner 46th St. and Sth Ave, Imperial Hotel. Fifth Avenue Hotel. Ocean Avenue, West End, N. J., during Sammer months. Investments. We offer a selected list of HIGH GRADE BONDS and gauar- anteed STOCKS paying from 3% to 5%. The securities are on band for immedi- ate delivery. Lists and full particulars upon application. Redmond & Co., BANKERS. 607 ChestnutSt., 4{ Wall Str PHILADELPHIA. OLD CROW RY sold straight.” IS BEST— BECAUSE It brings the distiller far more price than any other made in the United States. id our mash, and has the best reputation. are true Glenlivet: The Bonnie Brier Bush is very old H. B. KIRK & CO., The Souvenir is old. are sold straight. New York comicbooks.com