Life, 1907-01-03 · page 8 of 44
Life — January 3, 1907 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satirical content. It contains four product advertisements: 1. **Lea & Perrins' Sauce** — promotes their Worcestershire sauce as essential for kitchens 2. **Hinckel & Winckler** — advertises Rhine and Moselle wines, won a Grand Prize at St. Louis 1904 3. **Great Western Champagne** — argues that American champagne from New York vineyards is equal to French imports, despite 50% import duty 4. **Calox Tooth Powder** — claims to be "the only oxygen tooth powder" used by dentists and physicians The only editorial content is "Senator Vest's Eulogy on 'The Dog'" — a prose piece praising dogs' loyalty and faithfulness, appearing to be a famous speech. No political satire or caricature is present on this page.
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A bottle of Lea & Per- rins’ Sauce is one of the most useful items in every well-equipped kitchen. soning No other sea-" improves the flavor of so many differ- ent dishes. Beware of Imitations Look for Lea & Perrins signature) John Duncan's Sons, Agts., N. Ys Senator Vest's Eulogy on “ The Dog” ENATOR VEST had been retained as the attorney of a man whose dog had been wan- It is said the plaintiff demanded S200. When Vest finished speaking the jury awarded $500 without leaving their seats, The speech, in full, is as follows: “Gentlemen of the Jury—The best friend a man has in this world may turn against him and become his enemy. His son or daughter that he has with loving care may prove ungrateful. who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name, tonly shot by a neighbor. eared hose reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill- considered action. ‘The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when success is with us may be the first to throw the stone of malice when failure settles its cloud upon our heads. The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves un- grateful or treacherous, is his dog. Gentlemen of the jury, a man’s dog stands by him in pros- perity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only He will HINCKEL & WINCKLER Frankfurt a/Main Finest Rhine and Moselle Wines Grand Prize St. Louis 1904 Sole Agents New York of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert he remains. When riches take wings and reputation falls to pieces he is as constant in his love as the sun in its jour- ney through the heavens. If fortune drives the master forth an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him to guard against danger, to fight against his enemies, and when the last scene of all comes, and death takes the master in its embrace and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by his grave- he may be near his master’s side: the hand that has no food to offer, he will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounter with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep side will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eyes sad but open in alert watchful- ness, faithful and true even to death.” —Bulletin. may become traitors to their faith. The money that a man has he may lose. It flies away from him, perhaps when he needs it most. A man’s ECAUSE of the import duty, Foreign Champagnes cost you 50% more in the United States than abroad. Does this 50% duty enhance the quality? Great Western Extra Dry hampagne we pays no duty—that alone makes the difference of one- half in the price you pay. Nearly one hundred years of cultivation in the Great Western Vineyards at Rheims, N. Y., has given the soil conditions that produce the ideal wine-grape. This fruit, and the method of making and ageing Great Western Champagne, is identical with that of Champagne, France. That is why it has all the delicate flavor and bouquet of the Old World's best vintages. , This is attested by the Gold Medal awarded Great Western at Paris—the only American Champagne thus acknowledged equal to the foreign product. Order Great Western and make yourown comparison. McKESSON & ROBBINS PLEASANT VALLEY WINE CO., Sole Makers, RHEIMS, N.Y, Dept. H, 91 Fulton Street, New York Sold everywhere by dealers in fine wines, ‘At Hotels, Heavanrante and Cafes, ‘The name guarantees the product. After its use the teeth are whiter, the mouth absolutely clean and the bodily health much increased, Just enough flavoring (not too strong) makes it pleasant to use—the fresh, wholesome after effects are delightful. A sample sufficient for several days’ trial and booklet on “Care of the Teeth” sent free to every applicant. Of att druggists or sent prepaid on receipt of 2 cents,