Life, 1905-06-15 · page 32 of 32
Life — June 15, 1905 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily a **travel advertisement**, not political satire. The Northern Steamship Company promotes lake cruises from Buffalo to Chicago or Duluth, opening June 21st. The imagery features a decorative **dove carrying an olive branch**—a symbol of peace and goodwill—holding a steamship in its beak. Below is a map of the Great Lakes region showing the route. The ad highlights a connection to the **Lewis and Clark Exposition** (a real 1905 world's fair in Portland, Oregon), positioning the journey as offering "A perfect combination of Lake Voyage and Overland Travel." The phrase "In all the world no trip like this" emphasizes the voyage's uniqueness and luxury. The European or American plan options indicate different pricing packages. This represents early 1900s commercial tourism marketing—positioning Great Lakes travel as an attractive, prestigious vacation option for affluent Americans.
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“In all the world no trip like this.” NORTHERN STEAMSHIP CO. Buffalo to Chic SEASON OPENS JUNE 21st EUROPEAN OR AMERICAN PLAN American Plan includes all expenses in ono ticket) Connecting at Duluth with GREAT NORT HERN RAILWAY ‘THE COMFORTABLE WAY" to the LEWIS @ CLARK EXPOSITION A perfect combination of Lake Voyage and Overland Travel For full particulars, Uterature, ete, write to FP. 1, WHITNEY. PT. 11. W. 1. LOWRIE, G.P. A. Great Northern Ry. Northern S.'S. Co. St. Paul, Ninn, Buffalo, N. Y. StAMAN