Life, 1906-01-11 · page 23 of 26
Life — January 11, 1906 — page 23: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine consists primarily of **advertisements and short humor pieces** rather than political cartoons. The main content includes: **Humorous anecdotes** at left: Stories about Lord Leighton (president of the Royal Academy) and a Pennsylvania woman's wardrobe change—light social satire about vanity and embarrassment. **Advertisements** dominating the right side: Garrick Club Rye Whiskey ("The Best in the House"), Hippodrome theater ("A Society Circus"), Muir's Scotch Ale, and **Nestor Cigarettes** (prominently advertised as "Now Made in America!" despite originating in Cairo). **Editorial content** at bottom: An article titled "The Social Evil from a Physician's Standpoint" addressing venereal disease and sexual health—presented as serious public health education endorsed by medical authorities. The page reflects early 20th-century American advertising practices and social attitudes, mixing frivolous society humor with earnest health warnings, alongside product marketing.
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-LIFE: Unanimous. HIE late Lord Leighton, president of the Royal Academy, once had a chance to 7 : i It has the trickle o} something about himself that’ perhaps he has the trickle of a mountain brook d not ted. [lis chance came to him at sture-gallery, where his painting, “Helen Troy, as on exhibition 1 , a le joined a group of ladies who were stand- ig? ’ mieedone fist ine tashearoneist the “THE BEST IN THE HOUSE” uber say? Z It is a horrid picture. simply horrid.” I'm sorry, but it’s mine!” Lord Leighton d, involuntarily e You don’t mean to say you've bought the rr Ic Uu LP" questioned the same lady a : painted it,” the artist humbly replied. critical Jady was momentarily abashed ; ‘ said, easily: Rye Whiskey |. you mustn't mind what I say.” ideed, you mustn't.” another began She only said what everybody et —YVonth’s Companion. Alfred E. Norris & Co., Proprietors, Philadelphia CERTAIN Pennsylvania Avenue woman who used to invariably wear brown ap- vn blue last week, and the ec! ange caused H I PPODROME i \ Muir’s some surpri One of them was own with the woman yesterday and took Management THOMPSON & DUNDY to remark that the blue was very be- - coat tke hy Tame Wace: OF THE AMUSEMENT iia Scotch Ale said the woman in blue wih a smile! “A SOCIETY CIRCUS “Was the reply, “LE thought you were aN. A delicious, sparkling, nut-brown to it for life.” With the Court of the Golden Fountains oan ‘ovis ai fan’ ta, eles ve it up beeause my little d c MOST CORCEOES AND ESTRASCING PRODUCTION EVER great wholesome as it is pure. Bottled the other. “T have always hated it. F VIFLDED RY ANY STAGE, INTRODUCING THE WORLIS Me in stoneware in Edinburgh since ten days ago, and so I discarded brown.” WONDERS IN CHICUS SPRCIALISTS AND BEAUTIFUL SEW 3 4 1780. Be certain it is MUIR’S. What did your little dog have to do with WALLET, , “Sold everywhere. you know.” came from “Not only did Twa to | —> Daily Matinees at 2 Evenings at 8 | Acker, MERRALL & CONDIT CO., Sole Agents . but he was always shedding, and | had to wear brown so that the hair I ired from poor Fido would be invisible iver Post EES, ttle apn be hr NOW MADE IN AMERICA! rains Neri Othanis Ricayai of the same tobacco, shipped direct here Instead of to Calro., Every bale opened — graded and blendes Nestor Giana , Who is himself in this country: and Whose skill and knowledge made ATAN finds books for idle hands to write aturday Evening Post. Tur Medical Profession recommend YOUNGER'S | SCOTCH ALE on account of its purity.—tde. — (Nestor Gianaclis, Cairo and Boston) The Social Evil from a Por Physician's Standpoint CIGARE T T Package By R. N, Willson, M. D., Physician to the Universit She 5 : famous as the leader of Ezy ptian Cigarettes, not only In Cc t's professional services have been devoted Calro, but the w dover. You can now buy,in America, I. to the y ung men of a great sty He has intimate the genuine NE IR CIGARETTES exactly as they for- knowledge of the dreadful results of ignorance regarding merly came to vou from C ro, except the | price. We strong- the dangers ‘of the Social Evil to hea ih and happiness, ly recommend buying fn tins of 50 and should possess is plainly givens and the dangers of ua- Sold by all Clubs, Hotels and Prominent Dealers clean living clearly pointed out. ‘The world famous Dr. Wm. Osler: “The colleges NESTOR CIANACLIS CO., BOSTON,. MASS. should reprint it for distrib: Prof. Andrews, University of Nebraska: ‘I con- gratulate you upon your sincerity and boldness in treat- ing this ieportant subject Dr. Howard 5. Williams, Macon, Ga.; ‘I have sent a copy to my son just beginning his college career. 12mo, Bound in cloth and gilt. Postpaid $1.00. Joba C. Winston Co., Publishers, 1011 Arch St., Phila. comicbooks.com