Life, 1908-01-02 · page 35 of 44
Life — January 2, 1908 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** for Pennsylvania Railroad service and various companies. The cartoon titled "The Teddyman" depicts a figure surrounded by stuffed animals—teddy bears, monkeys, cats, and dogs—in what appears to be a train car or similar space. The joke likely references **President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt**, whose nickname inspired the "teddy bear" craze that swept America in the early 1900s. The cartoon humorously suggests equipping train cars with children's toys and animals for passenger comfort—a satirical exaggeration of the luxury amenities the Pennsylvania Railroad advertises throughout the page. The caption's question "Why not?" implies mock-serious consideration of adding such whimsical comfort features to modern rail travel, poking fun at the era's obsession with passenger comfort and the commercialization of the "teddy bear" phenomenon associated with Roosevelt's popularity.
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PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD Bulletin MODERN METHODS OF TRANSPORTATION ‘The great ocean liners of the day, the floating skyscrapers, provide for their passengers about everything they could command in a metropolitan hotel. It is the vogue of the time. Nor are the railroads behind, when the limitations of a railroad train are considered. The Limited trains of the Pennsylvania are fashioned to satisfy the people who value comfort and crave ease. With a matchless roadbed as the first essential, the trains are made up of the best cars the Pullman Company can build. There are drawing-rooms and staterooms for exclusiveness, and elec- trically lighted berths. The dining car serves all the dishes of the day both substantial and dainty. The smoking car is furnished and equipped like a club. The observation car is like the cabin of a ship with the rear platform as its deck. There are attendants on call, both male and female, and most of the conveniences which make the modern hotel popular are available. It is the design of the Pennsylvania Railroad to surround its patrons with the details of comfortable living which make for content and happiness. The notable trains are the ‘‘Pennsylvania Special” (18 hours between New York and Chicago), ‘The Pennsylvania Limited” (morning train to Chicago), the “Chicago Limited” (evening train to Chicago), and the “St. Louis Limited” (afternoon train to St. Louis), and they run every day of the year. As a matter of business judgment examine the mechanical features of this car, such as offset crank {t, straight line drive, direct from transmission gear to rear axle without an intervening joint, ball or roller bearings throughout the transmitting system, simple and powerful axle construction and other im- portant det ‘Then compare this car at $2,250 with any other car at any price and be guided by the keen consideration that you would give any other investment of equal amount. It is quality that counts and we offer all the practical value obtainable at any price. Let us show you; it may save you hundreds of dollars both in first investment and cost of maintenance. Thoma Branches or Representatives ip all leading cities. B. Jeffery & Company Main Office and Factory, Kenosha, Wis, THE TEDDY MAN WITH TEDDYBEARS, MONKEYS, CATS AND DOGS—WHY NOT? Redfield Brothers Print Life™ “The International Studio,” and many other well-known publications of the best class "Theis facilities for painting ublications, catalogues, ooklets and fine color- work are complete: their plant is one of the most modern in this country A representative will call upon request Redfield Brothers 311 West 43d Street, New York Telephones: 435! and 4352 Bryant