Life, 1906-04-26 · page 21 of 24
Life — April 26, 1906 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine (circa 1906), with one embedded satirical cartoon. The main cartoon, titled "Too Destructive," depicts a Civil War anecdote about **General Grant** addressing a soldier named Kilgore during the Battle of Shiloh. The joke is a dry critique of indiscriminate warfare: Grant supposedly tells the overzealous soldier to stop shooting because he's "killin' too durn many people"—implying Grant finds the casualty rate excessive even by combat standards. The humor relies on Grant's matter-of-fact tone and the absurdity of the complaint during active battle. The surrounding advertisements promote luxury cruises, cigarettes, whiskey, chocolates, and tourist attractions—typical of early-1900s Life magazine content. The "See America First" campaign encourages domestic tourism to natural wonders like Mammoth Cave. The page reflects Edwardian-era commercial culture and nostalgic Civil War attitudes common to the period.
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Hamburg-American Line Delightful Summer Cruises To ICELAND SPITZBERGEN and NORWAY from NEW YORK Leaving June 25, 1906 by the twin-serew express $ “Oceana” — 8,000 tons — spe equipped for pleasure cr perb accomodations. Rat all side-trip expenses, if desired. 12 Other Similar Cruises by the well known steamers, Blacher, Prinz: tia Lui, Meteor, during JUNE. AUGUST. For programmes, rates, etc., apply Hamburg Ames can Line OFFICES: 9s N.Y, Sam Franctice ingot Ollve St. © See America First Her natural wonders surpass those of any found in the Old World. They are all interesting and none more so than Mammoth Cave AND Colossal Cavern These wonderful Caverns are visited annually by thousands of tourists from this country and abroad. They are pronounced by scientists the most magnificent work of nature to be found in the World, Their location is 100 miles south of Louisville, Ky. Let us send you an illustrated 48 page booklet descriptive of these remarkable wonders, C. L. STONE, Gen’! Pass. Agent Louisville & Nashville R. R. LOUISVILLE, KY. Per Package of 10 NESTOR (Nator Gianactis, Cairo and Boston.) CIGARETTES The Pioneer and Leader of all Egyptians, Also in tins of s0and 100. All Clubs, Hotels and dealers throughout the world. Ufunprocurable writeus, Nestor Gianaclis Co, BUSTON, Mass, HERE'S just one distinctly American drink— that's acocktail, Just one Rood cocktail— that’s a CLUB COCKTAIL. ‘That's saying alot—but consider. CLUBCOCK- TAILS scientifically embody the results of long experience in mlsiog. perfect cocktails. An exact formula—proven to be just right—rich old liquors carefully blended and wood-aged to mellowness. Make one clear call for CLUB Prewmaecs COCKTAIL. THE CHILDREN OF SR. AERONALT. AAKINC Just strain through cracked ice and ASCENSION IN THEIR PUNY CaKr serve. Seven varieties: Manhattan, Mar- tini, Vermouth, Whiskey, Holland Gin, Tom Gin and York. z G. P, HEUBLEIN & BRO., Sole Props. Too Destrudive Hartford ~~ New York’ London ID I ever see General Grant!” exclaimed Veteran Kilgore in response to an idle query. “Did I ever—why, child, at Shiloh I was a-layin’ in th’ tall grass a-shootin’ jest as fa could load an’ fire, when I keerd hoss t "a voice calls from th’ ro: “Hey, there, ain't that you, Kilgore ? “I knowed th’ voice instant an’ says, ‘Yes, CHOCOLATES Grant, it's me,’ an’ kep’ right on shooti “«Come here,’ he says. ano CONFECTIONS “T riz, reluctant, an’ santered over to th’ road In attractive packages. an" Grantsays t me: A remembrance always in good taste. Bho For sale where the best is sold “‘Kilgore,’ he says, ‘I want ye t’ go home, Ye're killin’ too durn many people.” —Chicago News. Fatablished 1X32 OLD CROW RYE STRAIGHT WHISKEY SOLE 'BOTTLERS, NEW YORK comicbooks.com