Life, 1906-04-12 · page 23 of 24
Life — April 12, 1906 — page 23: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements and business notices** rather than satirical content. The main visual element—a silhouetted profile labeled "A Dream" containing flowers and figures—appears to be decorative rather than editorial commentary. The page showcases luxury goods and services targeting wealthy Americans: a society circus performance, garters and suspenders, financial institutions (Morton Trust Company with $2M capital), stock brokerages (Wassermann Brothers), and upscale hospitality (Briarcliff Manor lodge). The advertisements emphasize exclusivity and refinement—"Club Cocktails are always right" for "particular men of critical taste," premium whisky "aged by time alone." This reflects early 20th-century Life's dual identity as both satirical magazine and high-end advertising vehicle. The content targets affluent readers and reflects the consumer culture and leisure activities of America's upper class during this era.
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MATINEE EVERY DAY AT 2 EVENINGS AT 8 me \ Sige: Saudiaband Pisceera BIEL SiNGtD » Se Flat Clasp Garter A SOCIETY CIRCUS iii} for solid comfort. The newest shades and designs of one piece, silk web, not mercerized cotton. All metal parts wit oe -. a Fickeled, cannot rust. 25 cents a pair, all dealers or by mail. COURT OF THE GOLDEN FOUNTAINS ) PIONEER BUSPENDER CO., T18 Market 8t., Philudelphta The Plunging Horses and Sensational New Arenic Acts aan Makers of Pioneer Suipenders, MORTON TRUST COMPANY 38 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK Capital, - - - - $2,000,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $7,000,000 OFFICERS: Lert P. Morton. Presltent James K. Corblere, Vice Pres Thomas F. Ryan, Vice Pres, HOM Francis, Secretary Chartes 1. Aliea, Vice-Pres. Charles A. Conant, Tresscret Yaul D. Cravath, Counsel EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Paul D. Cravath G. G. Haven James N, Jarvie Edward J. Berwind Jacob H. Schitt Harry Payne Whitney WASSERMANN BROTHERS 42 Broadway, New York New York Stock Exchange Members of | New York Coffee Exchange ( Chicago Board of Trade BRANCH OFFICES: Astor Court (Waldorf-Astoria Hotel) Windsor Arcade, corner 46th St, and Sth Ave. Imperial Hotel, Fifth Avenue Hotel. Ocean Avenue, West End, N. J., during Summer months, Briarcliff Manor, New York POCANTICO LODGE ‘Open throughout the Year Doubled fo capacity, generously equipped and conducted convenient of access ania centre of maay open-air altractices Grorce W. TUTTLE, Manager, BRIARCLIFF LODGE will open June | for a six-months’ season, ending December 1 D. B. PLUMER, Gen. Mgr. Hotel and Realty Interests Bookings now making for either house, at Pocantico Lodge Briarcliff Home Of New York Offce, Windsor Arcade sth Avenue and ath St., where E.'S. Comstock fs in dally at fendance from 9 jp to 1.39. at HAT'S Just right." CLUB COCKTAILS are always right— a delicious blend ofrich old liquors. The taste ofeach ingredient is there—but blended to an exquisite balance of flavor. No raw mixed-by- guess-work cocktail is half s0 good. CLUB COCKTAILS are prepared for particular men of critical taste. Be particular, Call for CLUB COCKTAILS, Q Just strain through cracked ice and \ A perfect hand made sour mash, copper distilled Manhattan, Mar- q whisky. Absolutely pure, aged by time alone. * Seven varieties: tin, Vermouth, Whiskey, Holland Gin, Tom Gin and York, AT ALL FinsT-cLass HOTELS, = G. F, HEUBLEIN & BRO., Sole Props. CAPES Ano sane <P Hartford New York’ London. i GEO. A. DICKEL & CO., Distillers, Nashville, Tenn. comicbooks.com