Life, 1907-05-09 · page 4 of 24
Life — May 9, 1907 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **primarily advertisements with no political cartoons or satire**. The ads showcase luxury goods circa early 1900s: 1. **Cadillac Model G** ($2,000)—emphasizing honest workmanship and advanced design as superior to competitors 2. **J. & F. Martell Cognac**—featuring brandy bottles, founded 1715, sold by Nicholas & Co. in New York 3. **The Gorham Co.**—offering special storage services for silverware and jewelry on Fifth Avenue 4. **"Old Bleach" Linens**—explaining their bleaching process as superior to chemical methods, distributed by Geo. Riggs & Co. in New York These are straightforward product advertisements targeting wealthy consumers, not satirical commentary. The page reflects Life magazine's business model of combining luxury advertising with editorial content.
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MODEL G The Touring Car Without a Rival The high principles of honest workmanship and the advanced ideas of design that have made Cadillac con@ruction famous, find full expression in Model G, a thoroughly dependable, powerful, four-cylinder car which brings to its owner every touting luxury enjoyed by those possessing the most expensive types. amine it; observe its long, rangy lines, the racy atmosphere about it, reflecting lots of spirit and “go”; nde in it and note the feeling of security prompted by a wealth of hidden energy beneath you—thea you will appreciate is without a peer among all ‘cars of its class. Compare it in efficiency ‘and price with many cars costing twice as much and you Il find the chief difference at the money end. Wonderfully economi- cal to maintain. anal Ie £2,500 | Hote! Deveribed la Catalog I It ¥ CADILLAC MOTOR CAR CO., (.“oi"y) DETROIT, MICH. SPECIAL STORAGE SERVICE HE Special Storage Service of the Gorham Company offers unusual ad- vantages for the handling and safe- keeping of Silverware, Jewelry and other Valuables. Patrons are relieved of all troub’e and responsibility. Articles for storage are called for, inventoried and packed at owner’s residence by experienced employees of the Company. The vaults are so arranged as to make instantly available any piece desired. Valuables while in storage will be examined, and restored to perfect condition if requested. The Gorham Co. Fifth Avenue J. & F. MARTELL | me Cognac (Founded 1715) FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES | GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE Sole Agents G.S. NICHOLAS &CO. New York OW Blea LIDCDS “Old Bleach” stands for perfect bleaching—not the hurried process with strong chemicals which injure the flax fibre in the haste to make it white, but the deliberate, systematic method which takes plenty of time as a necessary part in whitening the “Old Bleach” products. From the standpoint of service no fabrics are more satis- factory than these beautiful lustrous sun-bleached linens. The softness of their texture, exquisite finish and great strength and durability are not found in any other linens. TRADE MARK “Old Bleach” ON ALL GOODS The name euarantees the qea! Ai faateliss esters well thea Our booklet on the cate of Linens and how to wash ond preserve them sent on request GEO. RIGGS & CO., 70 & 72 Franklin Street, New York Wholesale Distributors to the Trade comicbooks.com