Life, 1907-06-27 · page 4 of 25
Life — June 27, 1907 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising**, not satire or political content. It contains four advertisements from the early 20th century: 1. **French Lingerie and Corsets** (James McCutcheon & Co., NYC) - selling embroidered garments and corsets at various price points 2. **Brownsville Water Crackers** - promoting crackers as fresh and pure, with distribution details 3. **Andrew Usher & Co. Scotch Whiskies** - advertising three whisky brands including "Old Vat" and "Glenlivet" 4. **Westinghouse Electric Fans** - promoting electric fans for hot weather comfort, with installation instructions There are no political cartoons or satirical commentary visible. The page simply showcases period consumer goods and services typical of Life magazine's advertising section.
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Registered Established Trade- Mark Half a Century French Lingerie and Corsets N this department we are showing a very complete line of fine embroidered garments, all of which are beautifully finished, including — Corset Covers, $1.50 to $5.75 1.75 to 8.75 3.00 to 6.00 5.75 to 35.00 3.50 to 25.00 Fine Skirts, Night Gowns, . Also a line of daintily hand embroidered three piece ssts—Chemise, Drawers and Night Gown, at $15.00 to $75.00. In Corsets we display three different models—the ‘¢Pansy,’’ ««L? Irresistible’? and ¢*Gossard.’? ‘The two latter lace in front. The variety of models allow for a wide range of individual choice. Price, $5.00 to $28.00. Mail orders will receive our prompt attention James McCutcheon & Co. 14 West 23d St., New York PEOPLE who are not particular about anything else are particular about their food. vrow Wee lle meet every cracker requirement. The are pure, wholesome, fresh and crisp. No other cracker has 0 fine a flavor. You do not have to learn to like Brownsville Water Crackers. It comes naturally. Sold By If you cannot buy these crackers of any grocer that you S.S. PIERCE CO, Boston; can reach easly, we will send ten. pounds for $1-50 or BARK & ILFORD, New Va; fro Sri 50, ie pa THE JOSEPH R. PEEBLES’ SONS CO., Cincinnati; JOHN A. RENSHAW CO... Pittbure, Chatland & Lenhart Ps. MITCHELL, FLETCHER : & CO., Philadelphia; C. JEVNE Brownsville, Pa. & CO. Chicago; GOLDBERG, a : BOWEN & CO., San Francisco: Ay Speriat Warrant Purvezors te, MICHIE & CO.,Lid.,Toronto,Can, Pennsylvania R. R. Dining Car Service; The Waldorf Astoria G. S. NICHOLAS & CO. Sole Agents, New York C NEED to have hot, stuffy sleeping apartments. will create a breeze anywhere and at any time. All you have to do is to connect them to the electric light socket and tum the button. They bring greater comfort than any other hot weather invest- ment you could make. You'll want Westinghouse fans in your office also. Most dealers sell them. If yours does not, write us for Art Booklet and name of nearest dealer. Address D. & S. Sales Dept., Section A. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MFG. CO. PITTSBURGH, PA. comicbooks.com