Life, 1906-04-19 · page 22 of 28
Life — April 19, 1906 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** mixed with short humorous sketches ("Our Foolish Contemporaries"). The cartoons and jokes are generic period humor rather than political satire. The sketches mock everyday situations: a man with a stammering voice trying to serenade someone, Governor Folk of Missouri being complimented on a stale joke, a cook's logic about boiling eggs, and a "nouveau riche" character wanting Apollo statues but mispronouncing "Apollinaris" (mineral water). The advertisements dominate—Trimble Whiskey (with a quote about laughing while the world suffers), Nestor Egyptian Cigarettes, Mennen's Talcum Powder, John Jameson Three Star Whiskey, and Motor Boat Perfection equipment. These ads are period pieces reflecting early 1900s consumer culture, with no satirical intent beyond typical advertising rhetoric. The page represents Life's dual nature: part satirical magazine, part high-end advertising vehicle for luxury goods.
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EST"OUR fOOLISHa (@NTEMPORARIE While Lam c-c-cat My f-f-faithful heart for thee doth b-b-beat, e’er hath it affection lacked. I fain would sing to thee. my swee But, oh, my d-d-doggoned voice is e-¢-¢-cracked! ne to me, Hblowe. My k-k-auil tt-true to you But love is ¢ sa—achew Sweet C-C-C Then hasten with a b-b-b-blanket, 0 MYL will bob be £64 San Francisco Call. Hotel Vendome, Boston The ideal hotel of America for permanent and transient SIZING THEM UP Not long ago Governor Folk, of Missouri, upoa reaching his office at “ with a friend, found a number of men waiting in the anteroom, He paused as he passed through, and made a joke that was a decided chestnut. When the Governor a friend were in the private office, the friend remarked a fearfully old one you got off just now." * was the complacent reply 2led friend asked 1? Well, they the ones whe of sk," was the explanation. — Herper’s Wee Mistress: Well, w Coox: Sure, 1" Misterss: Why, yes, Coox: Phwat good is u Leader. Tur Sovtn ror Hosprrattry: The Man North Carolina, is the be South. Booktet bt about it,” said Me. Cumrox,*he is a Ine who plays th them in a way you cai Ov Eptror: 1 except, of course, when we Cleveland, O. “Otp Sate Pexen. Deliciows—Try it. S. S. Pierce Co., Boston, Mass.” A smart young fellow called out to a farmer who was sowing seed in his field, “Well done, « ns, you sow, I reap the fruit * Maybe you will." said the farmer, Harper's Weekly Rermep Penuican (explaining details of his new mansion): I'd like to ‘ave two statues at th airs Anchrcheri What Kiad ol statues would you like? Reriep Pustican: I'd like Apollo on one side and Apolli« naris on the other —The Tatler s savoir faire?” y son, is the ability to lie without a moment's preparation."— Princeton Tiger. you do drink, drink Trim n owne =) >, Mble se “Laugh, and the world laughs with yous Weep, and you weep alone. For the sad old earth must borow its mith But has trouble enough of its own.” SOLE FRoPRizroRS WHITE, HERTZ & CO. Green Vabel. Phila. and \T ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS “NESTOR” (Nestor Gianectis, Cairoand Boston) CIGARETTES == “The Exquisite Egyptian’”’ rarette par excellence. Their inimitable deli- cacy and aroma are the Perfackage envy of all competitors. Also in tins of 50 and Cc 100. Sold by all Clubs, Hotels, and Prominent Dealers, if unprocura- ble, write us. NESTOR CIANACLIS CO. BOSTON, MASS. BORATED TALCUM ENNEN’ TT Gerhard Mennen Company, - Newark, -N. J THREE Ware ory STAR Made in a pot still by the old-fashioned costly method tng than, Diageye, Coeeen. Satlsfaction G, Racine Boat Mfg. comicbooks.com