Life, 1908-05-14 · page 2 of 20
Life — May 14, 1908 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. The left column contains ads for Brooks Brothers clothing and McCutcheon's linen fabrics. The right side advertises Usher's Special Reserve Whisky and DRESS magazine. The whisky ad's headline "They're all on the Favourite" appears to reference horse racing or gambling, showing well-dressed men—likely suggesting the product appeals to fashionable gentlemen. The image itself isn't a political cartoon but rather a commercial illustration meant to convey luxury and sophistication. The DRESS magazine advertisement emphasizes it as "the recognized authority on fashion" and "the most beautiful magazine of our times," positioned as essential for American women interested in style and Paris fashions. No clear political commentary or satire is evident on this page.
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Goutlemens ‘Furnishing Novelties in Luncheon and Garden Baskets; Trunks, Bags and Traveling Kits. Send for booklet “On Going Away” BROADWAY Con, TWENTY SECOND ST., NEW YORK McCutcheon’s “The Linen Store” Dress Fabrics Fine Cotton Materials Most of these we have imported direct from the best European manu- facturers, The line includes all white French and English Nainsooks, In- dia, Persian and Victoria Lawns, French Lawns (soft and regular finish), White and Ecru Batiste, Silk and Cotton Mulls, Cambrics, Longcloths, Percales, Organdies and Swisses. White French Batiste These goods are made on hand looms and are embroidered in small and medium figures with some fine corded effects, together with a number of new Bayadere stripes with herringbone stitching and small designs. We can recommend these on account of their washing and wearing qualities. 40 and 42 inches wide, from 85 cents to $2.50 per yard, French Linens In all white, with fine and medium stripes and checks; also small and medium embroidered designs and embroidered openwork effects. A few of them are very sheer and are adapted for shirt waists and dresses. Ex clusive designs. 30 and 32 inches wide, at 75 cents to $3.50 per yard. In addition to the above we show practically every desirable wash fabric in both staple and novelty goods. Samples: Our Mail Order Department for these goods is especially well equipped, and we are pleased at all times to mail samples of any of the above lines on request, Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, N.Y. waizt?Attorta Reg. Trade Mark “The most beautiful magazine of our times.”” The recognized authority on fashion. Miniature Spectmem Ilust from DRESS. Gown by 5) $5.00 a Year DRESS isthe only fashion magazine published in America for the well-born American gitl It is absorbingly interesting from cover to cover. It tells you just what to wear—and where to buy DRESS charges $5.00 a year to counsel, guide and assist you with your wardrobe, and this $5.00 spent for a yearly subscription will treble the beauty of your gowns, save yos 50 per cent. on your expenditures and make you the envy of your friends. To the young woman who has not access to the sources of fashion, i, ¢., the great ée- signers and shops of Paris and New York, DREss is an absolute necessity. Dress puts before you the New York Girl and the Parisienne and shows how you may combine the attractiveness of both, apd be just a little more smartly dressed than either. Send your subscription to-day to begin with the Sammer fashion namber for May Publishers of DRESS, 11 W. 36th St., New York Dear Sir—Please send me DRESS, for one year for which I enclose $5.00. Name ™comicbooks.com