Life, 1906-09-27 · page 19 of 24
Life — September 27, 1906 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. However, it opens with a humorous mock-philosophical poem (left column) that parodies serious literature—likely referencing famous verses about human necessities. The joke: it lists things civilization can supposedly do without (poetry, conscience, friends, books) before punchline-declaring that "civilized man cannot live without COOK'S Champagne." This is gentle commercial humor playing on class aspirations and consumer culture. The remaining content consists of period product advertisements (1910s-1920s era): shaving cream, golf balls, French tailoring, tobacco, pianos, and dress shirts. The ads emphasize luxury, refinement, and "scientific" product benefits—typical of early 20th-century marketing targeting affluent readers. No political figures or satire are present on this page.
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stat feel to 1 res “W/E, may live without poetry, music and art; We may live without conscience, and live without heart; We may live without friends; We may live without books; BUT civilized man cannot live without COOK'S Ghampagne a Jarqueline French Tailor Suits Wraps Evening and Street Gouns Lingerie . 65 Wek 52nd Street Telephone, 3433 Plaza The Haskell Match = Golf Ball A Sa°65 the oriinatos ofthe Rubber core ba. Each cer yea a iprove- wets, Oulart sad ber the HASKELL MATCH bal, csi, wood quality of ey atl * wih cay oes id sd adobe unt Saree rs ren sey beat ball on the market, Fer length of fight and for put- fig. it is unequalled. S A Price $6.00 per dozen Obtainable Everywhere The B. F. Goodrich Co.< Akron, O. No Soap ~ No BRuUsH~No Cup You will find shaving a luxury Ifyou use EUX-E-SIS Half the trouble of shaving and all the mussiness comes from soapy lather rubbed in the beard to be washed off the face. EUX-E-SIS is an English preparation, for a quarter of a century used by men of refinement and nice habit. It is a delicate, demulcent cream which quickly softens the hardest beard so that you can shave in half the time with twice the comfort. @_ It leaves the skin smooth, soft and entirely free from irritation, It is a treasure to travelers. No brush, no soap; just Eux-e-sis and a a razor make a complete shaving set. Ideal for use with a safety razor. None genuine without the signa- ture of Aimee Lloyd in red ink on tube. Sold by best druggists. 40c. a tube—Extra large, 75c. Send far explanatary boatlet to Park & Tilford,917 Broadway, New York IMPORT AGENTS FOR U.S. Mansfactured by Aimee Loyd & Co., London, England A THREAD-BEAR IDEA Send to cents ‘ Aristerrat ot in siver_ of stamps for large sample BUY YOUR TOBACCO DIRECT FROM FACTORY It fs Impossible for you to get the highest grade, pure, natural, selected Piedmont leaf Totacco in a retail store, no matter what the dealer may tell you. French’s Mixture 4s a hand made, pure, clean, detictous 1pe tobacco, made from the cholcest grades of Red and Golden Medmont North Carolina leaf, perfectly blended and ef be SmoMlog Tobacean.” It is neversold by dealers anywhere, but fs Seat direct to the smoker from the manofacturers ta perfect condition. See ‘special offer Waite to-day FRENCH TORACCO COMPANY Dept. R, Stateeville, N.C. Intending purchasers of a strictly first- class Piano should not fail = to exam- ¢, ine the * merits of THE WORLD RENOWNED SOHMER It is the special favorite of the refined and cultured musical public on account of its unsurpassed tone-quality, unequaled dura- bility, elegance of design and finish. Cata- logue mailed on application. Tue SOHMER.CECILIAN INSIDE PLAYER SURPASSES ALL OTHERS Favorable Terms to Responsible Parties SOHMER & COMPANY Warerooms Cor. Sth Ave. 22d St. NEW YORK WIS MASTER'S CHOICE 18 & Lett COAT SHIRT MADE AS A CUSTOM BHIRTMAKER WOULD MARE IT, IN WHITE AND COLOR-raST FagRics. $1.50 AND MORE BEND FOR BOOK OF STYLES AND OLALER'S NAME, CLUETT, PEABODY & CO. Largest Maxers of Collars and Shirts in the World, 467 River 8t., TROY, N. Ye ~ comicbooks.com