Life, 1905-08-31 · page 19 of 24
Life — August 31, 1905 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page combines **advertisements with humorous cartoon prints** for sale. The top half features two liquor ads: J. & F. Martell Cognac (founded 1715) and Havana cigars from Cuban factories. These are straightforward commercial advertisements targeting wealthy consumers. The bottom half advertises "Life's Prints"—satirical cartoon reproductions available for purchase. The visible cartoons include: - "The Flurry" (Hallow'en scene) - "Madam, You Have Deceived Me!" (after Bob Addams)—depicting domestic marital discord - "The Honeymoon" (a moon-faced photograph, likely satirizing sentimental romance) - "A Suggestion" and "Hang It! I Knew I Had No Business to Watch That Circus Parade" (after C.J. Budd)—depicting comedic domestic or social mishaps These cartoons represent *Life's* typical satirical humor: poking fun at middle-class social situations, marriage complications, and everyday embarrassments. They were sold as affordable prints (50 cents to $2) for home decoration.
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{| Leading Brands of coun pe || HAVANA CIGARS From the Independent FINE OLD £ | Factories of Cuba LIQUEUR H. Upmann Belinda BRANDIES f | Por Larrafiaga _La Diligencia —= é by Rey del Mundo La Devesa GENUINE OLD J BRANDIES MADE t Redencion Partagas y Co. FROM WINE Punch Romeo y Julieta G. S. NICHOLAS New York All of the above brands are manufactured under the personal supervision of the men who for years have made Havana Cigars famous. “HANG IT! T KNEW THAD NO. BUSINES “MADAM, YOU HAVE pecrivep ME!” TO WATCH THAT CIRCUS PARADE. After Bob Addams. LIFE PUBI ISHING CO. After C. J. Budd. Fac-simile in Color, 14 by Min. * ca Fac-simile in Color, 14 by Min. 50 cents. 17 West Thirty-first Street, New York 50 cents. comicbooks.com