Life, 1905-06-01 · page 42 of 52
Life — June 1, 1905 — page 42: what you’re looking at
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This page contains **advertisements and satirical commentary** rather than traditional political cartoons. The main items are: 1. **"President Suspenders"** ad (top left): A humorous pitch for adjustable suspenders, using "President" as a brand name to suggest authority and reliability. 2. **"Ball Bearing Garters"** ad: Another men's clothing advertisement emphasizing a new mechanical innovation (ball bearings) applied to sock garters. 3. **"Indians' Anti-Cigarette Law"** (right column): A satirical commentary on a Native American anti-cigarette ordinance, mocking how the law's wording creates loopholes—one can possess and smoke cigarettes, just not sell them. The piece jokes about finding ways around "unpleasant legislation." 4. **Virginia Dare Wine advertisement**: A full-page ad for American wine. 5. **"Scrublady's Family"** (bottom right): A humorous anecdote by sculptor Hinton Perry about a cleaning woman's marital history, playing on working-class stereotypes. The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and casual ethnic/class humor typical of *Life* magazine's satirical approach.
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Because of the adjustable back there is no strain anywhere and an even support of the trousers is assured whatever the posi- tion of the body, President Suspenders NONE SO EASY” og that you do not really A low shoe is the most attrac: ve aman can Wear, pro Vided his stockings make a peat appearance. No matter how expensive the stocking, a good garter is needed to Qold it smooth and trim, Ball Beari Garters are the fire: new tdea tn ters for some time, and the best, kive us . The C. A, EDGARTON MFG. CO. Bor 363. Shirley, Mass. Makers lresident Suspenders Indians’ Anti-Cigarette Law. | [Jude Whallon, of the Police Court, holds that the pro- vision of the Anti-Cigarette law maki it illegal to have cigarettes in one’s possession does not apply to smokers. N°“ we have decree primitial — that is hi habit we must cope, INASMUCH. as it ac e’en twits us, and cd before, to hit the dope | CONFIDENTIALLY, the ant to be = News Hem. cial — legal utte iy beneficial where with us of law breaking, nor structively permits us, . Speaking, ‘twas not pleas: for a chance to have a smoke, WHILE the t BUT at last we may con and possess ‘em, fearin vsecution ten: ss’em, we may have, nO One Will suppress ‘e if we neither sell nor buy TO our dream cart wen tem and just revel as Toast the Bride in a glass of rare Virginia Dare Wine Light, moderately sweet, the pure and whole- some essence of the Scuppernong, the Queen Grape of America. Rich in the health-giving qualities that make wine the great nerve nourisher—an indispensable clement of your daily food. The flavor and bouquet of “Virginia Dare” are unrivalled by Hungary's rarest Tokays, making it not only the accepted wine for daily use, but ideal for all occasions and ceremonies sacred to the home. Mention your dealer's name and write for our interesting book, sent /ree— “The Art of Serving Wine” a refunding yor whether you buy from us oF 30 GAR TT & CO.. 511 Berke Pioneer American Wine Growers ft Leubs, tte ESTABLISHED 1835, San Franciseo, Cat we smoke ‘em, though a smell like burning oakum rises to the heavens high, WHICH should really tend to cheer us on our way » trouble’s near us, and things which to life endear us seem about to stip a co; SHOWING with consideration and discreet interpre- tation all unpleasant legislation may be put upon the —Inaranapohs News, \ Scrublady’s Family. R HINTON PERRY, the sculptor, is re- sponsible for the following story of the rublady” who cares for his studio: ildren have you, Mrs, O'Fla- he asked her one morning “I's siven | have, sir,” she replied. “Four third wife of me second husband, three © second wite e furst.”"— New York Tribune.