Life, 1905-12-09 · page 26 of 26
Life — December 9, 1905 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and product promotion** rather than political satire. The top half features two ads: a Colorado tourism pitch emphasizing year-round sunshine, and a Scottish whisky advertisement from Andrew Usher & Co. promoting brands like "Old Vatten Glenlivet." The bottom section, "Life's Prints," catalogs art reproductions available for purchase from Life Publishing Co. These include: - "The Original Romance" (50 cents) - "The Tattle-Tale" after W. Rainier Key - "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" after F.W. Read - "A Loving Cup" after John Cecil Clay - "Overworked" after Bob Addams These appear to be sentimental or genre scenes typical of early-1900s popular art—romantic subjects, domestic scenes, and social commentary pieces marketed as affordable home décor. The page reflects Life's business model: mixing editorial content with lucrative advertising and merchandise sales.
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Dgcember 9, 1905, The kind of sunshine that Sunshine [yee ing, remains steadily at Every work until late in the after- noon, and keeps you snug Day and warm without an " overcoat or heavy wrap! bd The kind of sunshine that In draws you out-of-doors and holds you there day after Colorado day until you feel like a new being! The kind of sunshine that prompts you to say “Good morn- ing” as though you mean it! be obtained free of F Chicago. Sole Agent, New York. LIFE’S PRINTS THE ORIGINAL ROMANCE, Facsimile in Color, 16 by I in 50 cents. TUE TATTLE-TALE, “FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW.” LIFE PUBLISHING CO. After FW Photogravure in Se : OVERWORKED, 17 West Thiny-first Street, New York After Bob Addams. Fac-simile in Color, 20 by 18 in. $1.00. 50 cents. comicbooks.com ee coon etn