Life, 1908-08-06 · page 23 of 54
Life — August 6, 1908 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements for hunting rifles and firearms** interspersed with literary book reviews and humor pieces. The advertisements feature UMC (Union Metallic Cartridge Company) and Remington autoloading rifles, emphasizing their reliability for hunting and competitive shooting. These ads appeal to sportsmen and hunters—a significant American demographic in this era. The editorial content includes brief book reviews (mostly positive) and two humorous anecdotes: one about a Yankee purchasing a Scottish sheepdog ("Jock") and planning to export it to America, and another ("Up From Florida") featuring dialect humor about a cook named Martha instructing someone on bread-making. The page reflects early 20th-century American magazine culture: practical advertising targeting male readers interested in hunting, alongside light literary commentary and vernacular humor (including period-typical racial/regional dialect comedy). **No political cartoons appear on this page**—it's straightforward commercial and entertainment content typical of Life magazine's mix.
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‘THE NEW BOOKS Pray read “The Basement,” by all means; a prince f story tellers and I can say it’s one of our best is one that T can offer without fear, hat it is the story of the yc They say it grips you like a vise—'tis something that HM stay; And if you wart a thing that lasts—that will not let you slumber, something T can recommend—'tis called “ The ucumber."* vu want new set nl || OF GOOD HUNTING nty-One" is good for one who love and The pleasure of your hunting trip often letters socks, hie he. Satall i depends upon your choice of shot shells. Look Thee Weka*) es, “ for the U. M. C. trade mark, ask for it, demand "is having quite?3 run—made a it, accept shells of no other make. endous hi Whether you shoot a pump, an autoload- pod—they say it is far better than ing, a double or a single gun, U.M.C. shells are made by shot shell specialists to work perfectly in it, Cut one open and see the steel lining which strengthens the shell and protects the gun. i 4 of the 6 winners at the big (Zrand American Full Rigged Pirate Ships,” they say the Handicap Tournament used U.M.C. shells. eae ; co Hs The Union Metallic Cartridge Company, Bridgeport, Conn. holds its own—" gets in the blood, AGENCY 313 BROADWAY NEW YORK “The Reaten Egg" 's a stirring tale can’t put “The Lawnmower now—it’s going it away ss *The Coalman's Ton" is very short—indeed, so short % and light SOLID BREECH 7 You'll find that you can finish it with ease, say % overnight “The Switch” is helpful and much liked, and I hav 1 ny do “The Sea Dog” is a waggish thing—the true sea er's friend — And like all dogs it has a bark and tale at either end! Sun. For once the American had discovered something vb that was better than anything that could be cross the pond.” His discovery was a ng, and he at once tried to induce its POWER-RAPIDITY-SAFETY oid shepherd, to sell it Wad ye be takin’ him to America?” inquired the Five smashing, knock-down blows cach OE guess so,” said the Yankee equal to a ton hammer, sught a8 mmuckle,” said the shepherd, “I A lightning-like self-loading system — simply t wi? Jock.” pull and release the trigger for each shot. hile they sat and chatted an E ori Its solid breech and safe safety are a guarantee against accident to the SE eer ee eee the shooter's face or accidental discharge. ‘ou told me you wouldn't sell him,” said the -35, .32, .30-30 and .25 Remington Autoloading calibres. kee, when the purchaser had departed. We invite comparison with other big game rifles. “Na.” replied the Scot; “1 said I cout Jock'll be back in a day of so, b Atlantic." —Detroit Free 2 REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, ILION, N. Y. AGENCY 315 BROADWAY NEW YORK The Remington Autoloading rifle is the only rifle which loads itself made in 23 and 30-20 calibres, UP FROM FLORIDA Martha, endeavoring to instruct a would-be here in the mysteries of pudding making, was Se Ge thes same bead on | BLISS ELECTRICAL SCHOOL {how much bread. Martha? | 211 G Street N. W., Washington, D.C. Oh, jes’ what yer needs, Miss Min, en den yer Offers a theoretical and practical coune in ELECTRICITY, nite $4 a a gcoplete Im one year. Sudents ectually construct Dynamon, Ik, Martha?” efstather and rad. Speed tem Motors, etc., and aie trained for goad postions in electrical indus- ties, Sixt feenth ‘opens Sept. 23, Send for Catalog. use yer jedgement ‘bout dat, Find out all abost ny judgment, Martha.” MOTOR \.de Lord he'p yer, Miss Min, "cause J can't!” Kiblinger Yt We the best story of the winter, and of m: ones to be had in the South, where 1 negro still abounds, was the follow Aun’ Liza say ther Aun? Liza say there ain't no Gawd—you" eats : ‘thats Brown, Gree za say there ain't no Gawd! What ay | W.H. Kiblinger Co. Dept. 53, Auburn, Indiana Seat Dealer wairherece xo pstsldontecegt cl Aun’ Liza say there ain't no Gaw Radcliffe & Coiew Yort'1 44 Pearl Stet Lectea 16. ys T doit’t keer."—Thavel Magazine. comicbooks.com