Life, 1908-08-06 · page 5 of 54
Life — August 6, 1908 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. The left column contains book reviews under "THE NEW BOOKS," discussing various recent publications. The dominant content features three vintage advertisements for hunting and sporting equipment: 1. **UMC ammunition** - emphasizing quality shells for hunting 2. **Remington autoloading rifle** - highlighting safety and rapid-fire capability 3. **W.H. Kiblinger motor cycles** - advertising reliability Below these are smaller ads for an electrical school and bridge playing cards. The only narrative content is a short story section titled "UP FROM FLORIDA" and "KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING," featuring dialogue about an American purchasing a collie dog from an English shepherd. No political cartoons or caricatures are present on this page—it's a straightforward mix of consumer advertising and light fiction typical of early 20th-century magazines.
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‘THE NEW BOOKS Pray read “The Basement," by all means; a prince of story tellers | Has written it, and I can say it's one of our | cellars; “The Almanac" is one that I can offer without fear, ure you that it is the story of the year; ‘oken Corset Steel is new—just from the s to-day, it grips you like a vise—'tis something that | slays | you want a thing that lasts—that will not let | y ber, | something I can recommend—'tis called “ The een Cucumber.” wutants wten-eitscr| [THE SOREVSIGN au vest ne wt weet ts! {| OF GOOD HUNTING enty-One" is good for one who love and The pleasure of your hunting trip often crs seeks We ch tk -eaaa depends upon your choice of shot shells. Look re Ween ae for the U. M. C. trade mark, ask for it, demand -man" is having quite a run—made~a it, accept shells of no other make. lous hit; ; Whether you shoot a pump, an autoload- " is good—they say it is far better than ing, adouble or a single gun, U.M.C. shells are made by shot shell specialists to work perfectly Sing.“ Tile’ Lawnmcwer Sinewgiils’ gslog in it, Cut one open and see the steel lining which strengthens the shell and protects the gun. y well, 4 of the 6 winners at the big Grand American Full Rigged Pirate Ships,” they say the Handicap Tournament used U.M.C. shells. - i is vdellenantal asus Wide? The Union Metallic Cartridge Company, Bridgeport, Conn. still holds its ow he blood, AGENCY 313 BROADWAY NEW YORK a! 's a stirring tale—you can’t put alman’s Ton” is very short—indeed, so short and light | ind that you can finish it with ease, say | “The Switch” is helpful and much liked, and I have heard it said That many do not lay it by until they go to bed; “The Sea Dog" is a waggish thing—the true sea lover's friend— And like all dogs it has a bark and tale at either end! —Evening Sun. KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING ce the American had discovered something | t was better than anything that could be | across the pond.” His discovery was a fine and he at once tried to induce its POWER-RAPIDITY-SAFETY owner, an old shepherd, to sell it “Wad ye be takin’ him to America?” inquired the Five smashing, knock-down blows each ren tiquersaciHiecidiile Vodice. equal to a ton hammer. t ne a“ cee etd ihe hesberd: “1 A lightning-like self-loading system — simply covlina pairt wi? Jock.” pull and release the trigger for each shot. hile they sat and chatted an English tourist Its solid breech and safe safety are a guarantee against accident to the ad to him the shepherd sold the collie for ihe shooter's face ar acctideatel discharge. < than the American had offered. Zi A . a told ‘me you, wouldn't’ sell hie” “eld. the -35, .32, .30-30 and .25 Remington Autoloading calibres. c. when the purchaser had departed. We invite comparison with other big game rifles. ied the Scot; “I said I couldna’ pairt The Remington Autoloading rifle is the only rifle which loads itself made in 28 and 3030 calibres. lock'll be back in a day or so, but he could- ve Atlantic."—Detroit Free Press. REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, ILION, N. Y. AGENCY 315 BROADWAY NEW YORK UP FROM FLORIDA endeavoring to instruct a would-be house: the mysteries of pudding making, was s! takes some bread en ""— BLISS ELECTRICAL SCHOOL w much bread, Martha?” Runs Under All Conditions 211 G Street N. W., Washington, D.C. what yer needs, Miss Min, en den yer tk on it ood, posites fa electrical indus: how much mi rtha?"? F " i t Sead fs ae uch milk, Martha : les 5 or sexs MPs ties, Sixteenth year opens Sept. 23, Send for Catalog. cll, yer mus’ use yer jedgement ‘bout dat, ly guaran ship’ “Find out all about en't any judgment, Martha.” Kiblinger ven “Well, de Lord he'p yer, Miss Min, "cause J can’t!” linger Veiicies But the best story of the winter, and of many de- ow. out—pane Hightful ones to be had in the South, where the old-| "Sfnstdepensatie tar made. Reg a: wasn fashioned negro still abounds, was the following: arian tm $575 ap according = ‘Ma, my Aun’ Liza say there-ain't no Gaw: Write for free book today. — on eee PLAYING CARDS You’ Aun’ Liza say there ain't no Gawd—you' h"er, Colors Red, Biot, Brown, Green: 25crata per peck} Aun’ Liza say there ain't no Gawd! What you say| W. 4H. Miblinger Co., Dept. 53, Auburn, Indiana edge 35 cents. Dealers everywhere or sent postpaid on receipt of fwhea fo" Aun’ Lisa aj ther alt ne Gawd?” Panky earn wea wtodng lng volley “Tsay, I don't keer.”—Travel Magasine, Radoliffe & Co., New Yort.144 Pearl St., & Lenten, F.C. comicbooks.com