Life, 1905-05-04 · page 36 of 48
Life — May 4, 1905 — page 36: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **period advertisements** interspersed with brief humorous anecdotes in Life's "Our Foolish Contemporary" column. The ads feature: - **Trimble Whiskey** (established 1793): Uses the phrase "When you do drink, drink Trimble"—promoting moderate consumption with a cautionary poem about procrastination and trouble. - **President Suspenders**: Markets work suspenders in various weights for different occupations, emphasizing functionality. - **W.L. Douglas Shoes** ($3.50): A dominant advertisement claiming Douglas manufactures more men's shoes than any competitor, offering a $10,000 reward to disprove the claim. Features testimonials and competitive pricing for boys' and men's footwear. The humor sections mock contemporary pretension and human nature—discussing false measurements, taking no chances, and a stepmother who gives nothing. **No political cartoons or caricatures appear on this page.** It's primarily a commercial advertising page typical of early 20th-century magazines that blended content with sponsored material.
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