Life, 1908-06-04 · page 42 of 44
Life — June 4, 1908 — page 42: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements**, not political satire. It showcases early 20th-century consumer products typical of *Life* magazine's commercial content. The two cartoon panels (center) depict biblical allegory: "If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat / And if he be thirsty give him water to drink." These appear to be generic moral illustrations rather than specific political commentary—likely promoting virtue or peacetime values, though the exact context is unclear without surrounding editorial material. The advertisements reflect period concerns: **Milkweed Cream** promises to cure "sallow complexion" and skin blemishes (reflecting era's beauty anxieties); **automobile ads** (National, Woodworth tread) emphasize durability and reliability; **Goodyear inner tubes** address common motorist frustrations; **liqueur and whiskey ads** are prominent (pre-Prohibition era). The page reveals early 1900s consumer culture priorities: automobiles, cosmetics, alcohol, and rubber goods—with little apparent political messaging.
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| emmacmvmmsill LIQUEUR PERES cat Green and Yellow The Choicest After - Dinner Liqueur This cut repre- sents the bottle and label em- ployed in the putting up of the article since the val of the Carthusian Monks from the Monastery of La Grand Char- treuse in France to Tarragona, Spain, AR FOSLTNGLFLFAGSFEFIGAISIGAGAGAGAGAGOFOTLGOG: Ci ‘4 Broadway, New Sole’Agents for United States G armmonmmRTaTaTarEETeA | : i : y a a 8 g 8 | : | ‘ 4 RECTWANGOIEGOT a Be Particular About Your Inner Tubes We have centered all the resources of the Good- year factories on the making of Inner Tubes that will ‘That's why Guaranteed One Full Year ‘Tho “Red Scal”oninnertubes means that they are fully backed by the: Good: year reputation for Durability and Service. We have made a special study of Inner Tube troubles. These Tubes are specially constructed to overcome all weakness. And they do it! . Red Seal Brand Inner Tubes in Goodyear Detachable Tires on Universal Rims free the motorist from %8 per cent of his worries. Let us prove it! Examine them at any branch, or our factory —or write us for fully illustrated booklet. The Goodyear Tire G Rubber Co. Wayne Street, Akron, Ohio Benches and Agencies” Barton, 61 Dartmonth FE ; Crcianatl, 217 B, £0 8. Leg Anguin, 22'S, Mada Bt , Deover Phe pia, 1004 Ridge Av: ew York, 400 nk Brondvny : Bas Pranciom, £08 Goiden Gate Av. Chien 6254 Michigan Av ; Crvatand Bt Lean, T12-T14 Menpea St Betas T19 Mala ML: Detrlt, 1 Jefernon Av.: Pitaberg. $088 Center Av. Beattie, 3001 Reomd ‘av; Oma, 2010 Farnam 8; Mivwecden, 190108 Eighd #4 is a nourishing skin food with stimulating tonic properties. It is absorbed by the skin as the dry ground absorbs water, It quickly festores a faded, sallow complexion and removes all skin blemishes. It thould be used regu ght and morning in otder to keep the skin to prevent the pores from becoming clogged up. Improves bad complexions. Preserves good complexions. LIBERAL SAMPLE FREE We will send a sample free of charge to prove bow beneficial and beautifying Milkweed Cream really is! F.F. Ingram, @Co., 38 Tenth St., Detroit, Ing Milkweed Cream is sold by all d oc. and $1.00 a jar, of sent post- paid on receipt of price. IF THINE ENEMY BE HUNGRY, GIVE Hn BREAD TO EAT THE NEW NATIONALS Touring Cars,Roadsters and Limousines meet every requirement of the experienced pur- chaser in accessibility, simplicity of construction, tase of operation; are quiet, and have ample power. The National has a ball-bearing motor Muminum body, two complete igaition systems perfect spriag suspension, and contains everything that has proven best in modern motor car con- stroction. Miee: MINEAT I UG eih Load Medel TO OLS GS ” Write for particulars and our bookle “What Owners Say About Their Natica: HE NATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE CO, 1021 E. 22d Street, Indianapolis, Ind. AND IP HE BE THIRSTY GIVE HIM WATER TO DRINK The Best’ Scotlanc Favorite Bold Everywhere, The Waldorf-Astoria Importation Co. New York —Chicago Bole Agents, Measured by its Importance to the Automobile the W. Isthe BIGGEST THING ON THE HIGH more economical. Ne bat a proved ‘out tn mliticaa of miles om all Kinds of roads and under conditions. Thousands In use, Our new catalog tells all about Free on request LEATHER TIRE GOODS CO. Sewton Upper Falls, Has. New York Store, 1663 Broadway