Life, 1907-12-05 · page 12 of 68
Life — December 5, 1907 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and promotional content** rather than political satire. The left column promotes **"Cartoons in Color"** by artist G.C. Widney, announced as a new December feature in *Life* magazine. These are described as "editorials in color"—artistic commentaries on topics like "Our Colonial Empire" (the Philippines, Hawaii, Panama, Puerto Rico), reflecting early 20th-century American imperial interests. The center cartoon shows **four flamingos** captioned "LEST WE FORGET"—likely a memorial reference, though the specific context is unclear. The page also contains **product advertisements**: Lea & Perrins' Sauce for roasted meats and Pall Mall Famous Cigarettes. Without the full magazine context or date, the precise meaning of the flamingo cartoon remains ambiguous.
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CARTOONS IN COLOR THE WORLD TO-DAY believes with “Life” that plain truths make a deeper impression when presented in a happy vein, and inaugurates in its December issue a new and striking feature of CARTOONS IN COLOR, by the well-known artist, G. C. Widney. GUSTAVUS C. WIDNEY These cartoons are not carica- tures, nor personal, nor partisan, but real works of art—EDI- TORIALS IN COLOR. The December issue also con- tains the first article of the new series on Our Colonial Empire These articles graphically por- tray the life, resources and op- portunities in the Philippines, Hawaii, Panama, Porto Rico, etc., and will ably treat the problems which these possessions raise. THE WORLD TO-DAY for December is a rattling good number—full of good articles on things you ought to know, and is printed in colors. Atall dealers for 15 cents; or send $1.50 for a whole year THE WORLD TO-DAY COMPANY 1106-67 Wabash Avenue, Chicago Roast Meats hot or cold, are given just that “finishing touch” if seasoned with Lea & Perrins’ Sauce THE ORIGINAL WORCESTERSHIRE It perfects the flavor of Fish, Steaks, Chops, Veal, Soups and Salads. It gives relish to an otherwise insipid dish. youn Duncan's Sons, Agents, New York. LEST WE FORGET PALL MALL FAMOUS CIGARETTES HIM: TheKings Sze Gr Banque Clibor im comicbooks.com