Life, 1908-12-03 · page 9 of 68
Life — December 3, 1908 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising, not satire or political commentary**. It contains three distinct ads: 1. **Meriden silverware** — promotes elegant dining and serving pieces, emphasizing quality craftsmanship and design options for wealthy households 2. **Whitman's chocolates** — advertises a luxury "Fussy Package" of assorted cream chocolates as a Christmas gift, marketed to discriminating consumers 3. **Life's Picture Puzzles** — promotes jigsaw puzzles at two price points ($2 and $3), positioned as entertainment for homes, sick rooms, and social gatherings The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and gift-giving conventions. No political figures or satire are present. The humor is minimal—merely in the playful language ("fussy," "fascinating pastime"). This appears to be a standard advertising section from *Life* magazine.
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The Beautiful in Silver D)SCRIMINATING purchasers, in making bestowals of silver, almost in- variably choose Meriden ware, certain of the elegance of designs, superiority of quality, extensive lines for selection—and ahalf century's reputation for reliability! To give or to receive Meriden § silver is to know that the gift represents the perfection of the silversmith’s craft. For the dining Toons boudoir and den every desire may be gratified because of the wide latitude for choice as well as price. leriden ware is to be had both in sterling and silverplate. Accompanying illustrations are suggestive of the beauty of Meriden silver. The ekesed tray at the left is of exquisite richness. The roast platter and breakfast bacon and vegetable dishes and fancy dish are all notable examples of the exclusive Menden designs. C If you cannot visit our store, catalogs illustrating the many articles and patterns will be mailed upon request. THE MERIDEN CO. Silversmiths (International Silver Co., Successor.) 218 Fifth Avenue Madison Square NEW YORK CITY A Fascinating New Pastime to Kill Ennui and provide an A Fussy PACKAGE } Interesting Home Amusement FOR FASTIDIOUS FOLKS a me wee, | | Lefes Picture Puzzles * fussy’ Gift : " particular PRICE TWO DOLLARS EACH that “A = bears : For the Home, For the Sick Room . ; For Puzzle Parties, For the Train or Steamer double compliment Lie’s Pazzles are carefally cut, mounted.on solid mahogany, and are sold in sealed boxes, which insures the purchaser against missing blocks. LtFE's Puzzles are of superior quality and should not be con- founded with the cheap puzzles that flood the market. FUSSY Cea R NETS, PACKAGE For Advanced Puzzle Workers te mt gare nage meay ewe maw ||| Lofe S Gtbson Puzzles Selected piece by piece from these famous old Philadelphia chocolates—first in fashionable favor since 1842. These puzzles are somewhat more difficult than those of the ordinary A Fawr Package contains Chocolate covered: Nougat Molasses Chips, grade and are made from Mr. Chas. Dana Gibson's celebrated pictures. Almoi heres Walnuts, Marshmallows, oanettes, Pecans, Molasses Blocks, Neapolitans, Cream Nuts, Caramels and Blossoms of RA et Se cde rap Solid Chocolate. Look for the “fussy ” seal. $1.00 a pound box. déres wd Ask for It at Whitman Aconcles. If no agency In your community, c sere aed mah of checks parole te STEPHEN F. ie WHT MANA SONG eR atta le Phi ie Late ELE a5 ASW z318t St, New York City comicbooks.com