Life, 1906-11-22 · page 22 of 28
Life — November 22, 1906 — page 22: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine is primarily **advertising**, with only brief satirical snippets interspersed. The main content includes: **"Our Foolish Contemporaries"** — A column of short anecdotes mocking human folly. Notable: a story about Edwin Booth (famous 19th-century actor) who, when asked to impersonate another actor, warns he'll "make a mess of it"—satire on poor imitation. **Large advertisements** dominate the page: - **Trimble Whiskey** — features two hands toasting with the motto about eagles and turkeys (American patriotic imagery used to sell liquor) - **Abbott's Angostura Bitters** — medicinal alcohol - **Southern Pacific Railway** — promoting travel to western states via "Oil Burning Locomotives" - **Brighton Flat Clasp Garters** — men's hosiery The satire is mild—gentle mockery of pretension and foolishness. The alcohol ads are prominent, reflecting pre-Prohibition America. The railway ad emphasizes modern technology ("oil burning" locomotives). Overall, this reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and advertising conventions.
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