Life — November 8, 1906 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# A Toast to a Lady This page is primarily **advertising and poetry**, not political satire. The main content is a lengthy poem titled "A Toast to a Lady" by Langdon Smith, which traces human and evolutionary history from prehistoric times through modern day. The poem uses romantic, flowery language to address a woman, celebrating their relationship across these ages. The page includes three advertisements: **Murad Cigarettes** (10 for 15 cents), **Whitman's Chocolates and Confections**, and **Jacqueline French Tailor Suits**. The decorative border illustration shows a formal dinner scene with well-dressed diners in an elegant hall—a visual reinforcement of the sophisticated, refined audience these luxury products targeted in the early 20th century.