Life, 1908-10-22 · page 19 of 24
Life — October 22, 1908 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains no political cartoons or satirical content. It is purely a **advertising page from Life magazine**, featuring three commercial advertisements: 1. **Smith Premier Typewriter** — promoting their typewriter as superior quality 2. **Brooks Brothers** — advertising ready-made and custom shirts, neckwear, and undergarments for men 3. **McCutcheon's "The Linen Store"** — showcasing table linens with detailed pricing for the "Oak Leaf and Acorn" pattern in various sizes The page represents early 20th-century consumer advertising, targeting middle and upper-class readers with luxury goods. No satire or political commentary is present; this is straightforward commercial promotion typical of Life's revenue model during this era.
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that can be put into a Typewriter. The Smith Premier Typewriter Co..Inc. "Staguisnto 18! CHE ‘LOTHIN IN NGs | Gate Purnishing os, Shirts Ready-Made and to Measure, Neckwear of Exclusive Patterns, Underwear and Hosiery. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. | BROADWAY Con. TWENTY SECOND ST., NEW YORK We McCutcheon’s “The Linen Store” Ke = nde Mark Table Linens @ Our assortment of Table Linens is generally recognized as more complete and comprehen- sive than can possibly be found at any other establishment either here or abroad. @ We carry hundreds of different patterns, and we are constantly bringing forward new shipments which include the latest designs and styles in table napery. Whatever be the style of pattern you desire, the probabilities are you will find it here. We illustrate below one of our most desirable designs, ‘‘Oak Leaf and Acorn,” priced as follows: “*OAK LEAP AND ACORN" Per dozen x8 Napkins.........86.00 2x4 yard Cloth YxY% Napkins 22000017"s.s0 24x24 yard Cloth ..... ard Cloth ..... 8.50 Each Sloth ...2. 10.00 2x2 yard Cloth ........$6.00 4 : LLL 9.50 2x2) yard Cloth ........ 7.50 : tes 10.50 2x3 yard Cloth ........ 9.00 , : 12.50 2x3% yard Cloth ........10.50 2 yard Cloth 22... 14.50 @ In addition to the Table Cloths and Napkins we display every desirable kind of decorative Table Linen in Tea and Luncheon Cloths, Center Pieces, Doylies, Tea Cloths and Scarfs. Mail orders receive our prompt attention. Sth Ave. & 34th St., N. V., warsorastoria