Life, 1908-10-01 · page 5 of 44
Life — October 1, 1908 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising content**, not satirical cartoons. It contains four vintage ads from what appears to be an early 20th-century issue of Life magazine: 1. **Black Horn Chamois** - promotes chamois leather for household use 2. **Brooks Brothers** - advertises gentlemen's clothing and furnishings in New York 3. **A large illustration** (bottom left) - appears to be a soap advertisement featuring a rotund figure, though the text is partially illegible 4. **McCallum Silk Hosiery** - markets silk stockings for women, emphasizing quality and durability Rather than satire, this represents Life magazine's business model: combining editorial content with paid advertising. The ads reflect early 1900s consumer goods and gender-specific marketing (women's hosiery, men's clothing).
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Black Sy Horn CHAMOIS is the genuine velvet-like Chamois used years ago for all householil and saddiery purposes. It is tanned in cod oil by the old French hand processes and is guar- anteed not to harden. We are the first and only manufacturers branding our Chamois and guaranteeing its quality. If it isn't perfect you rezurn it to us by mail and get a new piece or your mouey back. Insist upon Bleck Horn Chamois and you will get the best; or send direct to os. us. Sizes: 1, 14, 2, 3,4, Sand 6 square feet Price 25 per square foot BLACK HORN, EHAMOIS . Guabsneeed brand Garments for the Motorist, WARM CHAMOES GARMENTS Riding and Shooting Outfits. Our Washable Chamois Hunting Jackets, Shirts, Vests, Drawers. etc., afford ideal protection fram cold. London’s Autumn Hats. Hundreds of them are worn by sports- men, antomobilists and doctors. All pesca mde te Gites Wendt Liveries. booklet showing Chamois in colors. ING HIS jack Horn Leather Co. Sieh Hore peathenCe: Send for Illustrated Catalogue. BROADWAY Corn. TWENTY SECOND ST., NEW YORK There need be no uncertainty about the buying of silk hose— about their serviceabili e to know whether they are all right in every way—you can know all that be- fore buying. The name McCallum is your assurance of quality. In the 2g years of their manufacture, they have earned the reputation of being the best of silk hose. McCallum Silk Hose are worn by more women and men of discrimination than any other silk hose today. In black and all solid colors, The guarantee envelope accompanying each pair con- tains darning silk matched exactly to the pair of stockings you buy. ane allem Silk Hove are sold by most rood dealers. and we will arrange to supply you. Send for free booklet. UMS Callum Largest producers of Silk Hoslery in the World. Northampton, Mass. L’ election de Taft: Le DERNIER BALLON D'ESSAI DE ROOSEVELT (PASQUINO). comicbooks.com