Life, 1907-03-21 · page 27 of 40
Life — March 21, 1907 — page 27: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire. The top features a stylized illustration of a fashionable woman in elegant dress, promoting "Onyx" brand hosiery as a luxury accessory for automobile touring and social occasions. The art deco styling and ornate presentation were typical of early 20th-century luxury goods marketing. Below are additional advertisements: White Rose Glycerine Soap (emphasizing beauty and complexion) and the Prince George Hotel in New York City (advertising modern amenities like private bathrooms in each room—a notable luxury feature at the time). The page's humor lies in **Life magazine's self-aware structure**: it sardonically notes that readers, after viewing automobile advertisements, will appreciate this "beautiful reminder" of hosiery. This playfully acknowledges the magazine's heavy advertising content while positioning these products as refinements for the modern, mobile lifestyle automobiles enabled. No specific political figures or events are referenced—it's purely commercial messaging reflecting early 20th-century consumer culture.
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a “ Omx Hosiery Readers of “Life,” after thoroughly di- gesting the Automobile Advertisements, will undoubtedly be pleased to feast their eyes on this beautiful reminder of “Onyx” Hosiery, an accessory, both useful and ornamental—a necessary requisite to complete enjoyment when touring, or for any occasion— “Onyx” Hosiery is beautiful and always correct. Lord & Taylor Wholesale Distributors New York The Secret of a Healthy and Be: BN A pertect complexion is as: to all who use this Soap. Its B} transparency is a sign of it y, FERD. MULHENS, MULMESS & RROPDE, 298 Bi Send 15 cents in stamps for a full Prince George Hotel MAIN ENTRANCE, 14 EAST 28th STREET, NEW YORK CITY Ladies’ Tea Room This quiet and beautiful hotel for transient and permanent guests has been open for one year and has met with wonderful success. We have 532 rooms in the house, each with bath attached. For a room with bath we charge $2.50 to $3.50 per day. For a parlor, bedroom and bath we charge $5 to $8 per day. A. E. DICK, Manager FORMERLY MANAGER OF TAMPA BAY HOTEL, FLORIDA ==> comicbooks.com