Life, 1904-12-15 · page 17 of 44
Life — December 15, 1904 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, with one notable cartoon. The cartoon titled **"Raising a Laugh"** depicts two figures in exaggerated physical comedy—one man kicking another who's tumbling backward. This appears to be satirizing slapstick humor or vaudeville entertainment popular in the early 1900s, though the specific joke or reference is unclear without additional context. The advertisements reflect early-20th-century consumer culture: W.L. Douglas shoes (emphasizing affordability and durability), Southern Pacific Railroad travel promotion, and notably **The Keeley Cure**—a famous (and controversial) treatment facility claiming to remedy "liquor and drug using" through medical intervention. This reflects Progressive Era concerns about addiction. Also advertised: Club Cocktails (ironic given the Keeley ad), Penn Mutual Life Insurance, and the Alton Railway's "Gypsy Girl" calendar. The overall page illustrates how Life balanced satirical content with commercial messaging, while period advertising reveals contemporary social anxieties about vice, health, and consumption.
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| W. L. DOUGLAS MAKES AND SELLS MORE MEN'S $3.50 SHOES than any other MANUFACTURER in THE WORLD. The reason W. L. Douglas $3 of their excellent style, easy-fitt oes are the greatest sellers in the w: nd superior wearing qualities. If T could show you the c in my factory and those of ather makes and the high-grade leathers used, you would understand why W. L. Douglas $3.50 shoes cost more to make, why they hold their ape, fit better, wear longer, and are of greater intrinsic $3.50 shoe on the market today, and why the sales for the year ending July $6,263,040.00. than any other 194, Were W. L. Douglas guarantees their value by stamping his name and price on the bottom. f] 100k for it —take no substitute, Sold by shoe dealers everywhere, Superior in Fit, Comfort and Wear. “ Thave worn W.L. Douglas $ faction, I find them’ superior in fit, comfort b. thoes for the last 12 years with absolute satis- i wear to othera costing from 85 to $7. McUUE, Dept, Colt., US. Int. Revenue, Richmond, Va. u L. Dougtas uses Corona Coltekin In bis $3.30 Shoes. Carena Colt ls conceded to be the finest Patent Leather made. Fast Color Eyelets used exclusively, W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. THE GREAT SOUTHWEST with its famous Rice, Oil and Sugar Fields LOUISIANA AND TEXAS best reached by Southern Pacific OPERATING THROUGH DAILY SERVICE. Inquire Borrow, 170 Washington St, PHTLADELPitta, 692 Chestnut St, Sew Yor, (21? Broadway Battiwons, 210 No. Charlea St, "{ 1 Broadway Symaccsx, 12980, Franklin St “RAISING A LAUGH.” irmingham, Ala, ot Springs, Ark. Los Angeles, Cal San Francisco, 1170 Mar! Wost Haven, Atlanta, Ga. for Liquor and Drug Using A scientific remedy which has been skilfully and successfully administered by medical specialists for thespast 25 years, At the following Keeley Institutes: Pictéburg, Pa. 4246 Pi th Ave, Providence. Rienmond Ve.” st. Waukeana, Wi rt Toronto, Oat HAT would become of the average American club if the buffet were removed — and what really makes the American buffet? The American drink—and that’s a cocktail. CLUB is the only brand worthy of the American taste. CLUB COCKTAILS are scientifically blended from choicest liquors, and aged to tickle the most critical palate. Seven kinds—Manhattan, Martini, Ver- mouth, Whiskey, Holland Gin, Tom Gin and York. G. F. HEUBLEIN & BRO., Sole Proprietors HARTFORD NEW YORK LONDON WE about life iasurance ma\ PAY be wrong. If you wish to k th th, send POST- toc "How and Why,” ts. AGE. sued by the ° PENN MUTUAL LIFE, 921-8-5 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, All you have guessed “THE ONLY Way" BETWEEs CHICAGO ST, LOUIS KANSAS CITY axD PEORIA Handsomest, most luxtrious trainsin the world; completely rock: ballasted road= bed, no dust, nodirt, no smoke, no cinders, THE ALTON’S 1905 GYPSY GIRL Copynicht. 1904. by the cnlcagom Alton Rallway Co, mon, CART Wantaenan.” CALENDAR> Five Surets, Eacn 10X15 Ivours SEND 25 CTS, ment, to GRO. J. Ne Chicago & Alton Railway, Lock Bux 618 CHICAGO, ILL. and get the handsomest caleadar ofthe year. Four graceful ‘in colors, enmarred by advertisements and ready for framing. comicbooks.com