Life, 1906-05-10 · page 19 of 26
Life — May 10, 1906 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine, not a political cartoon. It contains four distinct advertisements: 1. **Egyptian Deities Cigarettes** - A luxury cigarette brand emphasizing expensive Turkish tobacco and superior quality, priced at 35¢-25¢ per pack. 2. **J. & F. Martell Cognac** - A French brandy founded in 1715, marketed as fine old liqueur through sole agent G.S. Nicholas in New York. 3. **New Ocean House** - A luxury summer resort hotel in Swampscott, Massachusetts, offering accommodations for 400 guests with orchestras, sports facilities, and upscale amenities. 4. **Indoors and Out Magazine** - A monthly publication ($3/year) dedicated to American architectural beauty, featuring homes, gardens, cities, and high-design establishments. The page reflects **Gilded Age consumer culture**, targeting wealthy audiences with luxury goods and leisure destinations. There is no political satire present—this is straightforward commercial messaging typical of early 20th-century Life magazine content.
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"THERE are many cigarettes as good as their prices allow; but only one brand is made regardless of cost, and that is EGYPTIAN DEITIES CIGARETTES They contain the most expensive Turkish leaf obtainable, thoroughly matured and properly handled. No other cigarette ever made is so smooth, mellow, exquisitely mild and perfectly uniform. No, 1 size, 10 for 35c. No. 3 size, 10 for 25c. J. & F. MARTELL (Founded 1715) FINE OLD LIQUEUR GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE Sole Agent G. S. NICHOLAS New York New Ocean House Swampscott, Massachusetts The mest magnificent mederm summer hotel on the North Shore. The New Ocean House is but thirty minutes from Has accommodations for four hundred, offer are safe surf hae reads for drivin ncbiling im America. Boarding and garage on premises Concerts by a superb orchestra every afterncen and wring the swason. Facilities for all outof-deor sports, Select patronage. Write for booklet'and other information. Ainslie & Grabow Proprieters Address until June 11t, 270 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass, After that date, New Ocean House, Swampscott, Mass. INDOORS AND OUT IS A MONTHLY MAGAZINE devoted to the Beautifying of America by means of Attractive Homes, Charming Gardens, Well- Furnished Rooms, Improved Cities, Villages and Industrial Towns, Churches, Clubhouses, Theatres and Hotels of Rich Design. A Magazine de Luxe of the Finest Architecture in America Profusely Illustrated $3.00 A YEAR SINGLE COPIES, 30 CENTS For Sale at Bookshops and Newsstands Rogers @ Wise Co., Publishers BOSTON, MASS. comicbooks.com