Life, 1905-03-16 · page 4 of 28
Life — March 16, 1905 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising**, not satire or political commentary. The main content includes: **Left side:** The Equitable Life Assurance Society's financial statement (Dec. 31, 1904), highlighting its status as "strongest in the world" with substantial assets and surplus. **Right side:** Three advertisements—Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, Union Pacific Railroad (promoting Portland/Northwest routes and the Lewis and Clark Exposition of 1905), and Southern Pacific Railroad (California travel rates). **Bottom:** Abbott's Angostura Bitters and "The Keeley Cure" advertisement for treating "liquor and drug using"—a medical treatment facility operating at multiple U.S. locations. The page reflects early 1900s American commerce and reflects the era's attitudes toward alcohol consumption and medicalized "cures" for addiction.
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“STRONGEST IN THE (WORLD® THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES, HENRY B. HYDE, Founder. Outstanding Assurance Dee. 31, 1904 . New AS SUTANCE, less As Income Assets Dec. 31, 1904 Assurance Fund = and all other liabilities. . Surplus Paid Policyholders 6,389,047. JAMES W. ALEXANDER, Prestpent. JAMES H. HYDE, Vice-Presipent. ABBOTT'S mgostuRe for Liquor and Drug Using A scientific remedy which has been skilfully and successfully administered by medical specialists for the past 25 years. At the following Kowtay Institutes: Pabst Bie eon The Beer of Quality Refreshing, invigorating, PORTLAND AND NORTHWEST WITHOUT CHANCE UNION PACIFIC This route gives you 200 miles ato the matchless Columbia iv Two Through Trains Daily With Accommodations for all Classes of Passengers This will be the Popular Route to Lewis and Clark Exposition 1905. Inquire of E. L. LOMAX,G. P.& Te Ae Omaha, Ned. Low Rates Again California $50.00 FROM NEW YORK Naily March 1 to May 15, 1905 Atk nearest Agent for full informa. tion regarding choice of route vin Southern Pacific ingore Hosrox, 170 Washington Street New ¥ 9 Broadway, 1 Droadway. comicbooks.com