Life, 1906-10-04 · page 37 of 44
Life — October 4, 1906 — page 37: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising content** with minimal editorial/satirical material. The ads showcase turn-of-the-century luxury goods and services: **Main advertisements include:** - **James McCutcheon & Co.**: High-end fabrics (flannels, hosiery) for ladies' garments - **Lord & Taylor**: "Onyx" silk hosiery distributor - **Rogers, Peet & Co.**: Men's servant uniforms and livery services - **Sanderson's Mountain Dew**: A whiskey advertisement **The only cartoon** appears to be the small illustration titled "NIGHT HATH A THOUSAND EYES"—a literary reference (likely adapting a famous poem), shown "set to music" with modest illustration. **Social context**: The page reflects Gilded Age consumer culture—emphasizing imported fabrics, tailored domestic service uniforms, and alcohol. The repeated focus on "unshrinkable" flannels suggests this was a significant selling point to consumers concerned about garment durability. There is **no obvious satire or political commentary** on this page; it functions as a straightforward period advertisement.
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Ext. Half a Century, New Registered Trade Mark. | lection includes : Plain and Fancy Wash Flannels (half wool) in plain colors and fancy stripes and checks, Width 27 and 31 incbes, joc. and see. per yard “Viyella’’ Flannel, Guaranteedto be olutely ussbrinkable, and in our judgment cot of the most desirable fannels, These are ‘shown in all the plain colors, as well as terlpes 9 various combinations, broken checks and Scotch tartans, Width 32 inches, 756 per yatd, ‘Alo an all-wool unshrinkable Flannel, 31 inches wide, $1.00 per yard, OR Ladies’ Waists, House Gowns and Kimonos, as well as men’s wear, we are showing a very choice collection of beautiful Flannels (many of them unshrinkable) in a wide variety of new designs and colors, all in the latest mode. Fall Flannels By the Yard The col- Novelty German and Saxony Flan- nels, (All wool.) Avery choice line, especi- ally adapted tor tailored waists, in striped and laited designs. Width 27 inches, 75¢., B5c., 1.00, $1.20 per yard. : All-over Embroidered Saxony Flan- nels, White grounds with light-blae, pink, helio and black embroidery. Width 28 inches, $1.00 per yard. All-White Flannels. This include: wide range of silk warp, Saxony Aanoels in j quard effects, checks, stripes and conventional designs at osc., $1.00, $1.25 per vard,as well | lain white all wool #annels AL $5€.4 656.4 75€.5 G06 $4.00 per yard. Percales in new styles and colorings, as well as a wide | assortment of Galateas for children’s wear, and French Taffeta Batiste for tailored waists, Samples of any of: these lines mailed to persons out of town, free, on request. JAMES McCUTCHEON & CO. 14 West 23d Street, N. Y. E ALSO display a very attractive line of French and English | is “Onyx” Silk Hosiery of unusual excellence. Extensive array of beautiful designs for all occasions. Colors to match gowns and shoes in the newest shades. Sold at All Leading Stores Lord & Taylor Wholesale Distributors NEW YORK With country life in the back- ground, dress livery now is to the fore. Dress liveries for town. For every sort of man servant —indoor and outdoor. ROGERS, PEET & CO., 258—842—1260 Broadway, (3 Stores) NEW YORK, also, F. M. ATWOOD, CHICAGO, “NICHT HATH A THOUSAND EYES” Set to Music (Gems of literature repolished) SANDERSON'S ‘Mountain Dew” in moderation and you will find that the life and force contained in it will be im- parted to you. Don't take ourword. Try for yourself. — Re ie comicbooks.com