Life, 1907-02-21 · page 34 of 36
Life — February 21, 1907 — page 34: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements** with one small cartoon illustration. The cartoon depicts two working-class men (drawn in caricatured style with exaggerated features typical of early 20th-century depictions) addressing a well-dressed, portly gentleman. One says: "Excuse me, mister, but would you mind telling me an' me friend here, just what you did to get your shape back?" **The satire**: The joke mocks the gentleman's obvious weight and suggests he's recently lost and regained it, implying his lifestyle and consumption habits are absurd or comedic. The working-class characters' crude speech contrasts with his appearance, highlighting class differences. The page otherwise features period advertisements for John Jameson Whiskey, Grand Marnier liqueur, Knapp-Felt hats, Surbrug cigars, a Rotary Tooth Brush, and Burpee's Seeds—typical of Life magazine's revenue model blending satire with commercial messaging.
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Loncsall "WHISKEY || Brings the highest price at auction. Draw your own ~~ conclusions. Sole Agents W. A. TAYLOR & CO. NEW YORK The first Derby made in America was a C&K Th il hats wear long and well. Knapp-Felt DeLuxe $6, Knapp-Felt $4, everywhere Write for “The Hatman™ THe CroruT & KNAPP Co. Broadway, at 13th Street New York Crand Marnier ‘LIQUEUR Recognized by all connoisseurs. The finest and most delicious liqueur ever produced. Made in France since 1827 and supplied to every Court in Europe and all the fashion- able society in the world, Sold Everywhere LUYTIES BROTHERS, NEW YORK General Agents QURBRUG Exclusive Importer of “Villa Bella” “Havana Cigars” Diaz Hermanos & Co. Havana, Cuba INDIVIDUALITY of Matertat INDIVIDUALITY of Workmansutp INDIVIDUALITY of Eacu Cicar Being like its mate PERFECT in Flavor—RICH in Aroma Yet— MILD and SWEET or Simply Brush Them? Teeth properly cleaned will not decay. You believe you clean your teeth when you conscientiously brush them three y. But decay proves jot. It is not possible with brush, powder, or wash commonly used— but with the scientific and perfect working ROTARY TOOTH BRUSH and PURE WATER, every particle of food, acid produ- cing bacteria and tartar is automatically and instantly re- moved. IT CLEANS BETWEEN THE TEETH. Do not confuse this new tooth brush with any other you have ever seen or beard of, but ASK YOUR DEALER to show it to you. If be doesn’t bave it send direct for our free descriptive book. Rustless holder, three brushes In sealed glass tubes, manicure nail buffer, all in beautiful velvetlined case. Extra sterilized brusbes sold only in sealed glass tubes, ROTARY TOOTH BRUSH COMPANY 306 Twentieth Street, Moline, Illinois Your Dentist Will Endorse Its Use “OSCUSE ME, MISTER, BUT WOULD YOU MIND TELLING ME AN’ ME FRIEND WERE, JUST WHAT YOU DID TO GET YOUR SHAPE BACK?” « A New Book of 200 pages, mailed Free to all who want to plant the Best Seeds that Grow. Address BURPEE’S SEEDS, Philadelphia. comicbooks.com