Life, 1907-10-10 · page 21 of 24
Life — October 10, 1907 — page 21: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising with some light satirical content** typical of early 1900s Life magazine. The main satirical piece, "Not a Profession," features **Representative Lorimer of Chicago**—a congressman who, when asked by a farmer what his profession is, replies "I am a politician." The farmer dismisses this, saying "politics is a disorder," not a profession. The satire mocks politicians by suggesting they lack a legitimate trade or skill, reducing politics to mere disorder rather than honest work. The page also contains a brief joke exchange ("Cold Comfort") about enjoying wealth and poverty, and another about insomnia remedies. The bulk of the page consists of **period advertisements** for Park & Tilford teas, Rosbach mineral water, a private stable for horses, and various consumer goods—reflecting the magazine's commercial content alongside its humor and social commentary.
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Park &Tilford PURE, CLEAN TEAS The total consumption of Tea has fallen off very large- ly in the United States in the last five years. On the contrary, the direct importa- tion of Teas by Park & Tilford has increased—a fact which speaks its own word for the quality of their famous Teas imported from China, Japan, Ceylon and India. Park &Tilford’s prices are the very lowest for Teas of equal quality. Deliveries made out of town Renowned for its crystal clearness and sparkling qual- ity. Adds snap and tone to the high-ball. Bottled at the Springs, Homburg v./d. Hohe, Germany. Ry Royal Warrant to His Majesty the King. LUYTIES BROTHERS New York Sede Agents PRIVATE STABLE FOR SALE—On Fifty-second Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, a new thoroughly equipped private stable 25 feet wide; accommoda- tions for seven horses ; with two box stalls. Up to date in every particular; electricity, gas, telephone, etc, The best lighted stable in the city, ADDRESS J. EDGAR LEAYCRAFT & CO. 19 West 42d Street New York | Company. $1.00.) Latest Books The Successor, by Richard Pryce. (Duffield and Company. $1.50.) The Bachelor's Guide to Matrimony, by Reginald W. Kaufman, (Hensy Altemus Company, Phila- delphia.) Brunhilde’s Paying Guest, by Caroline Fulle (The Century Company. $1.50.) The Burning Torch, by F. F. Montresor. (E. P. Dutton and Company. $1.50.) The Lost Princess, by W. F. Dis. and Company. $1.50.) Ted in Mythland, by Hermine Schwed. Yard and Company. $1.00.) Rainy Day Diversions, by Carolyn Wells. (Moffat, Yard and Company. $1.00.) miramis, by Edward Peple mmpany. $1.50.) The Poems of Edgar Allan Poe. (Duflield and Company. $1.00.) | A Book of American Humor. ‘Two vols. (Dufiicld and Company.) | Familiar Faces, by Marry Graham, (Dufield and | | (Moffat, Yard | (Moffat, (Moffat, Yard and Houses Jor Town or Country, by William Herbert (Duffield and Company. $2.00.) Rubaiyat of Omar Kha (Duffield and Company. $0.60.) Lincoln's Gettyshurg Address and First and Second Inangural Addresses. Rubric Series. (Duflicld and Company. $0.60.) The Canticle of the Sunoj St. Francis oj Assisi Rubric Series, (Dufficld and Compa So.ho.) Rubric Series. vant, The Spotter, by W. W. Canfield. (R. F. Fenno and $ Henry Tbser Emperor and Galilean, (Charles Scribner's $1) Phantoms, by Ivan Turgenieti. (Charles Seribner’s | Sons. $1.25.) ons, Not a Profession Rees ATIVE, LORIMER, of Chicago, who is a great walker, was recently out for a t 1 leading from Wash- | when, after going a few miles, he sat down | mp, along the conduit re ingte “Want a lift, mister?” asked a good-natured and farmer driving that w Phank you,” responded Mr. avail myself of your kind offer.” 1 nce for awhile. imer, “1 will he two rode Presently the ed: * fessional man? nswered Lori: team: “Ye imer, who was thinking of a | bill he had pending before the House. After another long pause the farmer observed wd be talkin’ Uno satchel, you-ain' ain't a doctor, ain't you shore +r, from the looks of you replied Lorir ve a snort of d ; politics is a disorder." “Tam a politic The Marylander tics ain't _no. profes Success. Cold Comfort VE no money,” the man complained You have been sense of humor instead.” what end?” At you may enjoy watching those who have." —The Editor. en,” responded Jupiter, “a cp well these sizzling nights? Sunps: Like a top—never lose a wink. at Scott! What do you take?” “An alarm clock to my Toom, and then set the alarm for half an hour after I go to bed. As soon as it rings I naturally roll over and go to sleep!"”"— Exchange. 433 4 Club, Cocktail 18 KROTTLED DELIGHT "T Housanps have discarded the idea of making their own cocktails, —all will after giving the CLUB COCKTAILS a fair trial. Scientifically blended from the choicest old liquors and mellowed with age make them the perfect cocktails that they are. Seven kinds, most popular of which are Martini (Gin base), Manhattan ( Whiskey base) ‘The following label appears on every bottle : Guaranteed under the National Pure Food and Drugs Act. Approved June 30th, 1906. Serial No. 1707. G. F, HEUBLEIN & BRO. Harttord New York Sole Props. London The ideal underwear for outdoor _ recreation. No Motorist, Golfer cr Yachtsman should be with- out it : Special Weights for Fall. Write for samples and booklet Dr. Jaeger’s S. W. S. Co.’s Own Stores New ¥ Brooklyn sx Phila. igi6 Ch comicbooks.com