Life, 1905-03-09 · page 2 of 22
Life — March 9, 1905 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising, not satire or political commentary**. It contains four advertisements: 1. **American Mercedes automobile** ($7,500) from the Daimler Manufacturing Company in Long Island City 2. **Wash Fabrics** for sporting wear from James McCutcheon & Co., "The Linen Store" 3. **Andrew Usher & Co's Old Vatted Glenlivet Whisky** from Edinburgh, with a chemical analysis testimonial 4. **Murad Cigarettes** (10 for 15 cents), featuring an illustration of well-dressed men at what appears to be a social gathering The only illustrated content beyond product images is the Murad ad's cartoon showing gentlemen socializing, which functions as lifestyle marketing rather than satire. There are no identifiable political figures or satirical commentary on this page.
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COPYRIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN BY JAMES HENDERSON UNDER THE ACT OF 1801. THE AMERICAN MERCEDES The Mercedes transplanted, that’s all. But you save import duties on finished parts, and agent's commissions, by buying it. One size: 40-45 h. p. PRICE, $7,500 The same price as the Mercedes in Paris. Address DAIMLER MANUFACTURING COMPANY 953 Steinway Avenue, Long Island City, N. Y- Our booklet tells how we do it. New York City Garage, 10 West 60th Street. WASH FABRICS For Automobiling, Golfing and Tennis Suits. Among our very attractive Wash Fabrics, the following are especially suitable for Outing Skirts and Suits: Burlingham and Rajah Silks. Pure Linen Crashes, Linen Etamines. Embroidered and Printed Linens, French Costume Linens, Pongee Silks. French and English Piques. English Galatea Suiting. The above is only a small portion of the large assortment of White and Colored Fabrics, both sheer and heavy, which are now on display in our Wash Goods Department. “The Linen Store” AN RY) James McCutcheon & Co. 14 West 23d Street, New York SPECIAL OLD VATTED GLENLIVET WHISKY Goro MEDAL COLO meas REGISTERED TONDON 1873. EDINBURGH. wae Lowoon ano Export AGENTS, Frann Baier &CO.59. MARK LANE EC. Analytical Laboratory. Edinburg. T have made a careful chemical analysis of Andrews Usher & Co.'s Old Vatted Glenlivet Whisky (a blend of Glenlivet and other Whiskies) sampled by de m stock i. led : ready for delivery W ich to be of excellent quality, bi d free from objectionable produ with ordinary or é and wholesome bev Stevenson Macadam, PhD., PR. Lecturer on Chemistry. G. S. NICHOLAS, Sole Agent, 43 Beaver St., New York. in MURAD R. ALLAN RAMSAY CIGARETTES theacme of perfection for American introduces smokers. Having delighted exclusively for sixteen | years the smoking taste of the Ottoman courtiers, he feels that MURAD CIGARETTES will satisfy yours, however exacting it may be. Introduce yourafter-dinner cigar witha MURAD. Therelation between | the two is like that of a favorite courtier to a king. 10 for 15 cents comicbooks.com