Life, 1908-12-10 · page 4 of 24
Life — December 10, 1908 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains four advertisements from approximately 1906: 1. **Pall Mall Cigarettes** — promotes availability at London's elite establishments (Carlton Hotel, Ritz Hotel, etc.), positioning the product as sophisticated for "men of cultured tastes." 2. **Brooks Brothers** — advertises imported wool clothing (vests, sweaters, caps) available in New York. 3. **J. & F. Martell Cognac** — showcases brandy products, founded 1715, emphasizing quality and age. 4. **Life Publishing Company** — offers illustrated photo prints for 25 cents, featuring a photo of children and decorative illustrations. The page reflects turn-of-the-century consumer culture targeting wealthy audiences through appeals to taste, exclusivity, and sophistication. There is no discernible political cartoon or satire present.
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PALL MALL FAMOUS CIGARETTES Can always be obtained at the principal clubs, hotels, and cafes of London. Among them being— Carlton Hotel Ritz Hotel Waldorf Hotel Hotel Great Central Hotel Russell Trocadero Restaurant Throgmorton Restaurant @ No other cigarette approaches them in popularity among men of cultured tastes. “A Shilling in London A Quarter Here” (Founded 1715) FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES | GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE Sole Agents G.S. NICHOLAS &CO, New York C(ELOTHINGS Gentlemens Furnishing Goods, Imported Vests, Sweaters, Mufflers, Caps, Gloves and Stockings of Shetland and Angora Wool in Exclusive Styles. Send for [lustrated Catalogue. ANY LUCK, SIR? Pheto-gravure, 164 by 13 in, 50 cents Have cheerful things about you. On receipt of twenty- five cents, we will send you the richly illustrated cata- logue of Lrre’s PRINTS con- taining 160 reproductions of these most artistic and pleas- ure-giving pictures. LIFE PUBLISHING CO. Always a 17 West 31st Street, Welcome New York Gift comicbooks.com