Life, 1907-10-24 · page 4 of 24
Life — October 24, 1907 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. The top left advertises **J. & F. Martell Cognac** (founded 1715), featuring two brandy bottles and emphasizing "genuine old brandies made from wine." The sole agent is listed as G.S. Nicholas & Co., New York. The top right promotes **Meriden Company Silversmiths' "Artistic Electroliers"** — decorative electric light fixtures available in bronze, silver, and gold finishes, ranging from 15-16 inches tall, priced $13-$500. The bottom section advertises **"The Teddyssey,"** a book with drawings and text by Otho Cushing presenting "The Rooseveltian Saga in Homeric Form" — apparently a humorous narrative about Theodore Roosevelt in classical style. Published by Life Publishing Company at $1.00. No political commentary or satire is evident on this page.
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pee (Founded 1715) FINE OLD LIQUEUR Artistic Electroliers f 4 ‘The Electroliers produced by us last season met such ready apprecia- GENUINE OLD = a from the decheiating athaer that we are offering a larger BRANDIES MADB ; W and handsomer line than ever heretofore, : @ They are made in many new and beautiful Bronze finishes, as well as FROM WINE Silver, Gold and French Grey effects, with leaded art glass shades cf 5 great beauty, also rich pierced Silver designs. @ They range in height from 12 to 36 inches, with lamps and fittings { complete, and can be readily attached to any standard system. Sole Agents Prices from $12.00 to $200.00. G.S. NICHOLAS 6CO. New York , i | Meriden Company, Silversmiths i INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO., Successor PACTORIES: Meriden, Cona. 218 FIFTH AVENUE, cor. 267» st, CANADA FACTORY: Hamilton, Ontario = madison sguaaz, NEW YORK "Feoovssey Drawings and Text by Otho Cushing The Rooseveltian Saga in Homeric Form The Severely Classic Style of the Drawings and Their Heroic Narrative Form Will Recommend. Them to Students of the Past and Present Bound in Boards with Illuftrated Cover. Thirty-two Large Pages $1.00 LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 17 West Thirty-first Street, New York City comicbooks.com