Life, 1905-03-02 · page 40 of 44
Life — March 2, 1905 — page 40: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements** with one notable editorial cartoon element. **The Cartoon:** The center section shows "Evolution of the Russian Coat of Arms"—three progressively elaborate imperial eagles, illustrating Russia's historical coat of arms development. This appears to be a straightforward historical/educational illustration rather than political satire. **The Advertisements** dominate the page, representing typical early 20th-century publications: financial services (Wassermann Brothers, Redmond & Co., Morton Trust Company offering bonds and stocks), luxury goods (Budd Shirts, Goerz camera lenses, Eaton-Hurlbut writing papers), and novelty products (Peter's Swiss Milk Chocolate featuring an "Alice in Petersland" tie-in to Lewis Carroll's *Alice in Wonderland*). The chocolate advertisement is notable for explicitly warning against "inferior substitutes" attempting to imitate their packaging—evidence of early brand protection concerns. The page reflects early 1900s consumer culture and commercial sophistication rather than political commentary.
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Budd Mapison Square, WeEsT SHIRTS Attention is asked to a range of smart patterns in cotton and linen Jesigned express- ly for plain front. shirts. Prices, $6.00 and $7.00 WASSERMANN BROTHERS BANKERS AND BROKERS 42 Broadway, New York New York Stock Exchange Members of ) New York Coffee hange Chicago Board of Trade BRANCH OFFICES: Imperial Hotel. Fifth Avenue Hote! months, Investments. We offer a selected list uf HIGH GRADE BONDS and guar- 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 Chestnut St., 41 Wall Street, PHILADELPHIA. NEW YORK MORTON TRUST COMPANY 38 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK $2,000,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $6,000,000 Capital, : Levi P. Morton, Thomas F, Ryan, Charles IL. Allen. Vice th , Trust Ontic Counsel: ELIHU ROOT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE : Levi P. Morton G, G, Haven Thomas F. Ryan James N. Jarvie Charies I. Ablen Etna Root Edward J, Berwind Jacob H. Schid Harry Payne Whitney 64eEaton! - Hurlbut If you wish to make photographs equal to the best you have ever seen, use the same lens that made them— the GOerz the best photograph- Aton BY RLBUT writing papers are papers that appeal to the tastes of people of judgment, while at the same time following intelligently all the correct canons of society. They can be had of dealerseverywhere. Eaton-Hurlbut Paper Company Pittsfield, Mass. “The Gentle Art of Letter Writing,” free,on sending the name of a, dealer who docsn’t sell Eaton-Hurlbut ic lens in the world. Room 53, 52 E. Union Sq. N. Y. BERLIN LONDON PARIS, "that ‘salways Just right, We eet our w ‘and even our tables by It.” PETER’S ‘Swissmik’ CHOCOLATE SWISS MILK is a fit companion to Lewis Carroll's “Alice "’ and all who have enjoyed hi ventures in “* Wonder- land” wil find a trip with Alice to ‘* Petersland”’ ‘sinresistbly de! was" and entertaining, Peter's Milk-Chocolate is wonderfully smooth, nourishing and sustaining. Does not create thirst. Beware of Inferior Substitutes, wrapped in obvious imitation of the well-known Peter package. FREE SAMPLE and illustrated booklet ‘An Ascent of Mount Blanc,” write LAMONT. CORLISS & CO., Sole Importers, Dept. P, 78 Hudson St. NEW YORK comichooks.cqi