Life, 1905-02-23 · page 21 of 22
Life — February 23, 1905 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising and promotional page** rather than a satirical cartoon page. The page showcases *Good Housekeeping* magazine's March issue offerings alongside various commercial advertisements. The main content advertises *Good Housekeeping*'s appeal to domestic life—featuring articles on summer cottages, children's theater, gardening, and home economics. The magazine positions itself as reaching "over a million readers" and addressing "good things for all the family." Surrounding advertisements promote luxury goods: Knox Hats (positioned as excellent American manufacture), Muir's Scotch Ale, C.H. Mumm & Co. Champagne (boasting record importation of 131,330 cases in 1904), and travel to natural attractions via New York Central Lines. **The satire is implicit rather than explicit**: the page reflects early-1900s consumer culture and aspirational domesticity—emphasizing that proper housekeeping, fashion, imported luxuries, and leisurely pursuits define middle-class respectability. There's no identifiable political commentary or caricatured figures.
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American _ industries. Wear a KNOX HAT af the creation par excellence of the jor We Mclluhiers: oro Agks. for | || nation. Spring styles now ready. Arthur Frankenstein & }) | S14 & S16 Broadway, New Patronize CORRECTS FAULTS OF THE FIGURE pporter with Gress or oegligee. ‘od by leading physicians, ed by physical culturi ed by Ladies of f "ain ‘|| J; [noaraied \ | Achievement! IMPORTATIONS IN 1904 OF | G.H.MUMM & CO’S. CHAMPAGNE 131,330 SAsés The GREATEST quantity ever imported by any brand in the history of the HOUSEKEEPING A Beautifully Illustrated Monthly Magazine Brimful of Good Things for All the Family Whatever makes the home more wholesome, and beautiful, and happier, is a subject for an article or story or poem in GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. It is unequalled in popularity and now reaches OVER A MILLION READERS. In the In the MARCH MARCH Issue Issue Musical Education Summer Cottages in the Home | A Broadside of unusually at- By Gustav Kost. Illus. tractive and economical Sum. trated. te Fully illus- The Housekeeper- at-Large By Isaset Gorpon Curtis. ‘The work of a woman pastor in a mountain town. Illus- trated. Children and the Theatre A discussion by ELizanetit MeCrackes and Dr. Mary Woop ALLEN The Business Side The Man Behind the Counter. by RE. Taster Landtord My Dooryard Garden Versus Tenant. by A.M. J By i Spry . Advertisements in Panto. Ay cease i Ceieeens mime, by Bersice Hate autnor’o Hte Gardens. Lecc. The Spending ot the Home Money, by ANtiHoNy Buack. A Good Suggestion, The Bride’s Primer Ilustrated in color by F. STROTHMANN. Children’s Dress \ bright paper by Aucusta KortREenT. Illustrated by James Preston, The above only suggests the rich variety, broad scope, the helpful character, and the interest and value of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING for the whole year. 10c. a Copy Sold Everywhere $1.00 a Year QF A Three Months’ Trial Subscription Just Now for 25 Cents. “BQ THE PHELPS PUBLISHING COMPANY, Pudlishers SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 52 Lafayette Place, New York Marquette Building, Chicago Champagne trade. | | | Regarding Champagne Importations in 1904, | Bonfort’s Wine and Spirit Circular of Jan, 10, 1905, says: “Messrs Fredk. de Rary & Co. brought over last F to this side of the water a greater number / f cases of Champagne t ever hitherto rations speak y Scotch Ale In the stoneware bottle—just the same today as it was when your great-grandfather drank it—a good Bottled only at the brewery in Edinburgh for 124 years, Sold everywhere. ale then as now. +A little farm well tilled.”” THE GARDEN OF THE GODS. This is one of the most curious works of nature to be found on this continent It is midway between Colorado Springs and the Manitou, and is well worth a visit. It can be reached best by the NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES, which, upon inquiry, you will find, will take you to all the great resorts of America A copy of America’s Winter Resorts," will be sent free, postpaid, on receipt of a postage stamp by George H. Daniels, General Passenger Agent, New York Central & Hudson River Rail- road, Grand Central Station, New York. comicbooks.com