Life, 1906-03-01 · page 31 of 46
Life — March 1, 1906 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising and art print sales page**, not a political cartoon page. The content consists of: **Top half:** Two whisky advertisements—Andrew Usher & Co.'s Scotch whiskies (sold through New York agent C.S. Nicholas) and Williams & Sons of Aberdeen, appointed purveyor to King Edward VII. Both emphasize purity and Highland Scottish origin, typical of period luxury goods marketing. **Bottom half:** "Life's Prints"—reproductions of artwork available for purchase, including photogravures titled "The Sweet Magic of Smoke," "Angel Cake," "The Tattle-Tale," "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow," and "Overworked." These appear to be genre scenes or sentimental illustrations typical of early 1900s popular art, priced between 50 cents and $1.50. The page reflects Life's dual business model: combining satirical editorial content (elsewhere in the magazine) with profitable advertising and merchandise sales to its affluent readership.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII. QUIELIAMS . . Established ABERDEEN S “Liqueur Scotch Whisky” “Three Star Whisky” These whiskies are guaranteed to be absolutely pure, old and mellow. Distilled, matured, and bottled in the Highlands of Scotland under G. S. NICHOLAS, Government inspection, REPRESENTED IN) E, LAMONTAGNE & SONS Sole Agent, New York. THE U.S. BY) 45 Beaver St., New York Corman, 1965, 8F Lire PLD. Co THE SWEET MAGIC OF SMOKE. res ANGEL CARE ; After J. M. Flege. After JM. F inS f ; Photogravure in Sepia, 22 by 17 in. Photogravure in Dark Green, 22 by 17 in ; | $1.50. $1.50, CommmcnT, v0, ev Lure Pus. Co Comrmont, 199% 8 LIFE Pua. CO. THE TATTLE-74 After W. Balfour Photogravure in Sepia, 13 by 20 in. $1.00. A dainty catalogue showing 1n miniature many of Lire’s Paints will be sent to any address on receipt of ten cents. “For He’s A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW.” ‘After FW. Read. LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY Sea Se After Bob Addams. Photogravure in Sepia, 20 by 15 in. 17 West. 31st Street Facsimile in Color, 20 by 18 in, $1.00. New York 50 cents. comicbooks.com