Life, 1905-05-11 · page 4 of 26
Life — May 11, 1905 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertisements** rather than satirical content. The top cartoon advertises Murad Cigarettes, featuring Mr. Allan Ramsay introducing the product at what appears to be a formal dinner party. The ad claims Murad cigarettes represent "the acme of perfection for American smokers," referencing Ramsay's supposed sixteen years enjoying "the smoking taste of the Ottoman courters." The joke is that this exotic pedigree supposedly makes them superior. The remaining three advertisements promote Louis Roederer Champagne, J. & F. Martell Cognac, and Union Pacific Railroad service to the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland (1905). The page reflects early 1900s luxury consumer marketing targeting affluent readers.
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R. ALLAN RAMSAY introduces in MURAD CIGARETTES theacme of perfection for American 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 If not at your dealers mail 15 cents to Murad Cigarette Dept., 111 Fiftt Ave., 3. T. LOUIS ROEDERER CHAMPAGNE Threo distinct types Brut Grand Vin Sec Carte Blanche Represented by E. LaMONTAGNE & SONS 45 BEAVER ST., NEW YORK (Founded 1715) kk * AND FINE OLD LIQUEUR GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE Sole Agent G. S. NICHOLAS New York Main Thoroughfare Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, from June lst to Oct. 15th, 1905, via the UNION PACIFIC This historical route traversing the heart of the great Northwest with its boundless resources, gives you 200 miles along the matchless Columbia River and a trip to AND T PORTLAND *%3. NORTHWES WITHOUT CHANGE Two through trains daily, equipped with Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars, Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars, Dining Cars, Free Reclining Chair Cars, etc. INQUIRE OF E. L. LOMAX, G. P. & T. A. Omaha, Neb. comicbooks.com