Life, 1906-07-12 · page 22 of 24
Life — July 12, 1906 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **catalog/advertisement page** from Life Publishing Company showcasing available satirical prints for sale (priced 50 cents to $1.50). Rather than political commentary, it displays humorous domestic and social-observation cartoons typical of early 1900s Life magazine. The prints depict relatable comedic scenarios: a burglar politely requesting indigestion relief mid-robbery ("More Than He Could Stand"), a child's innocent observation about a circus parade, anxious vanity about appearance ("Is My Hat On Straight?"), and working-class exhaustion ("Overworked"). These represent Life's signature style: gentle satire of everyday human behavior and social awkwardness rather than sharp political critique. The page functioned as merchandise, allowing readers to purchase framed reproductions of popular cartoons by artists like J.M. Flagg and C.J. Budd. It's essentially a *gift catalog* page marketing prints to middle-class subscribers.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
~ LPP'E* ANGEL CAKE Uter J. MM. Flags Photogravure in Sepia, 22 by 17 ia. $1.50 Nhot, ar Lire Pun Co, HANG If! T KNEW 1 HAD NO BUSINESS TO WATCH THAT CIRCUS PARADE.’ Miter C.J. Budd Facsimile in Color, 14 by 11 in. MORE THAN HE COULD STAND Burglar (coming out from his hiding. place): Pardon me, lady, but if you will Just give me a little ‘beomo-seltzcr to settle my stomach, I'll get out of here and not | take anuddet bloomin’ t’ing After J. Oaks A Facsimile in Color, 14 by 11 in. AA ronte LIFE’S PRINTS ‘IS MY HAT ON STRAIGHT?" Ajter C. B. Broughton Plate Proof, 10 by 13 ia. 50 cents plete catalogue with reduced 137 subjects will be sent to any ss on receipt of Ten Cents by LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY 17 West Thirty-6rst Street New York City THE DOG WATCH Alter W. Balfour Ker Photogravure in Green, 20 by 15 in. $1.00 Conrmcnt, 1903, OF UTE Pe. Co. THE SWEET MAGIC OF SMOKE Alter J. M. Flagg in Dark Green, 22 by 17 in $1.50 “FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW" for FW. Read ' ravure in Sepia 29 by 15 ia. $1.00 Conran, 1908) 8” LE Pus. Co. OVERWORKED Alter Bob Addams Facsimile in Color, 20 by 18 in. 30 ecnts,