Life, 1907-05-16 · page 10 of 36
Life — May 16, 1907 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine, containing four commercial advertisements with no political cartoons or satirical content. The ads feature: 1. **Andrew Usher & Co.** - Scotch whisky distributor 2. **Westinghouse Electric Fans** - Cooling appliances for hot weather 3. **Brewster & Co.** - Automobiles (seven-passenger open phaeton) 4. **Old Bleach Linens** - Household textiles and clothing materials Each advertisement uses period-appropriate typography and imagery typical of early 20th-century marketing. The page number visible is 614. There are **no cartoons, caricatures, or satirical commentary** present. This appears to be a standard revenue page of advertising content rather than editorial material.
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G. S. NICHOLAS & CO. Sole Agents, New York ‘OU don’t have to freeze to a cake of ice to keep cool during the hot months. keep the heat away. @ Westinghouse Fans fequire no attention and consume less current than an ordinary incandescent lamp. Most dealers sell them. If yours does not, write for Art Booklet and name of nearest dealer. Desk or Bracket Fans, Ceiling. Floor and Counter ‘Columns for all commercial purposes. Address D. & S. Sales Department, Section A. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MFG. CO. PITTSBURG, PA. Brewster & C oO. AUTOMOBILES SEVEN PASSENGER OPEN PHAETON All styles of bodies ready for mounting. Cars complete with the best makes of chassis in stock and ready for delivery. All engine and body repairs done in minimum time. Brewster & Co. Broadway and 47th Street, New York Ol blrarh) LINENS are made in Damask Table Cloths, Napkins, Towels, Towelings, Diapers, Huckabacks, Pillow and Embroidery Linens, Art Linens in Plain and Fancy Weaves, Sheetings, Shirt Waist Linens, Cambrics, etc., and can be supplied by all good retailers. “Old Bleach” Plain Linens develop into the most effective Walking and Outing Suits and Skirts. They can be washed frequently, with the assurance that each laundering only makes them look fresher and better. TRADE MARK “Old Bleach’? ON ALL GOODS ‘The name cuarsstees the quallt AI frstelass dealers. sell then Our booklet on the care of Linens and how to wash and preserve them sent on request GEO. RIGGS & CO., 70 & 72 Franklin Street, New York Wholesale Distributors to the Trade comicbooks.com