Life, 1907-04-04 · page 12 of 48
Life — April 4, 1907 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising content** rather than editorial cartoons or satire. It contains four commercial advertisements: 1. **Franco-American Soups** - invites readers to visit their kitchen, emphasizing quality control 2. **Lea & Perrin's Sauce** - features a chef endorsing the product 3. **Scandinavian Fur and Leather Co.** - advertises automobile apparel and accessories 4. **John Jameson Whiskey** - promotes their "Three Star" product The small editorial pieces include "One on Governor Douglas" (a brief anecdote) and "Drawing the Line" (a humorous Virginia judge story), but these are minor text features among the dominant advertising. The illustrated figures are generic mascots/spokespeople rather than political caricatures—a cook, a chef, and an automobile driver—typical of early 20th-century commercial imagery.
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“This Place Should be Called Quality Headquarters.” This is an inscription made in our visitors’ book by a man who came to find fault if he could. We believe it reflects the opinion of every- one who sees Franco-American Soups in the making. That is why we take pleasure in inviting you to our kitchen. Will you come? When? For those who cannot come we have prepared a book of description which is sent free on request. 21 kinds sold by Grocers everywhere in Quant, Pint and Half-Pint Tins. THE FRANCO-AMERICAN FOOD co. JERSEY CITY HEIGHTS, N. J. TRADE MARK REGISTERED DRAWING THE LINE A well-known judge on a ia cireuit_ was reminded very forcibly, the other . her hard, drawled, u'll hey to tie a string nand your bead to tell how fer up to wash yer Lace." —Green “COME ALONG TO THE WHRAT-FIFLD.”” “ NAW—I DON'T PEL LIKE WORKING FOR A MEAL. 1 KNOW A BARN WHERE THERE'S A LEAK IN THE CORN MIN.” DO YOU f=: AUTOMOBILE APPAREL OR ACCESSORIES? If so,come in and see our new spring models for men; women, children and chauffeurs, or send for Catalog A. SCANDINAVIAN FUR AND LEATHER CO. in the United States The largest dealers exclusivel le apparel and ace 14-16 West 33d Street (Opposite Waldorf-Astoria) New York 472 Culinary Success Is a matter of good seasoning. More than one Famous Chet earned his reputation by the judicious use of Lea & Perrins’ Sauce THE ORIGINAL WORCESTERSHIRE Joha Duncas’s Sons, Agents, New York. Ix THe course of an interest Howard Russell, founder of th doa, a writer in that journal well rememb resented the Excellency knows that I always respect confidence; there is much that you have stid tome yourself that Thave not reported.” *Pouf!" said Bismarck from the top of St. Paul's.’ The answer came aptly: ‘I thank your Excellency. I shall use that permission to record your opinion of the Crown Prince."" 1% Tsay to you, you may baw! Neprasa is the latest State to fall into line with anti-pass legislation. Soon it will be possible for a person of influence to Fide from ocean to ocean and pay full fare all the way.—Chicogo News. pp “gel ¢ jae THREE jal ily i WHISKEY )( Your guest knows he gets the best when offered Jameson Sole Agents W. A. Taylor & Co. New York Altea force bad | sour waite Her Dra sixty n lecture all 1 Rot nc M1 Nod Horses Dea being | succees only a¢ spent i and co man of theirs copper clared | comicbooks.com