Life, 1906-07-26 · page 20 of 20
Life — July 26, 1906 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements** rather than satire or political commentary. It contains four separate ads: 1. **Andrew Usher & Co. Scotch Whiskies** — promoting blended whisky brands through G.S. Nicholas in New York 2. **Egyptian Deities Cigarettes** — marketing premium Turkish tobacco cigarettes, claiming superior quality regardless of cost 3. **Saratoga Racing** — announcing horse racing events at Saratoga Springs, New York (August 6-31), listing six major races including the Saratoga Derby and Handicap 4. **New York Central Lines** — promoting tourist travel to the Thousand Islands region via their railroad, marketed as "America's Greatest Railroad" The small photograph accompanying the cigarette ad appears to show people in a social setting, likely meant to associate the product with leisure and sophistication. There is no discernible political satire or social commentary on this particular page.
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Copyrights 18 ty 8. AnargyT08 "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 G. S. NICHOLAS, cigarette ever made is so smooth, mellow, exquisitely mild ind perfectly unif Sole Agent, New York. and perfectly uniform. No. 1 size, 10 for 35c. No. 3 size, 10 for 25c. Racing at Saratoga ||| THE FROM THOUSAND Monday, August 6th ISLANDS are more attractive than ever this season, The New York Central Lines’ Four-Track Series No. 10, “The St. Lawrence River from the Thousand Islands to the Saguenay,” contains Friday, August 31st the finest map ever made of this region. Copy will be sent free, postpaid, on receipt of a two-cent stamp by George H. _ Daniels, Manager, Room 45 Gencral Advertising Department, SIX RACES E EACH DAY Grand Central Station, New York. The Dates of Events THE SARATOGA HANDICAP sof oe ee Monday, August 6 ‘THE SARATOGA SPECIAL a Saturday, August 11 THE GRAND UNION HOTEL - + + + Wednesday, August 15 THE GREAT REPUBLIC - - - - - - Saturday, August 18 “AMERICA’S GREATEST RAILROAD” THE SARATOGA DERBY soe = + + Thursday, August 23 THE UNITED STATES HOTEL STAKES - - Saturday, August 25 REACH THE THOUSAND ISLANDS FROM EVERY DIRECTION., Saratoga Racing Association C. F, DALY; Passenger Traffic Manager, NEW YORK Windsor Arcade, New York comicbooks.com