Life, 1909-01-28 · page 25 of 28
Life — January 28, 1909 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **advertisements and reader letters**, not political satire. The main content is "Life's Letter Box"—a reader correspondence section. A Georgia reader writes defending the South against perceived slights, specifically objecting to a theater review calling a play "of the rebellion." The writer claims Southerners aren't rebels and requests friendlier treatment, ending with a toast to "Old Georgia Corn" whiskey. The accompanying **cartoon** ("It's Never Too Late to Mend") shows a simple domestic scene with unclear satirical intent—likely a pun or gentle domestic humor now obscure. The page is dominated by **product advertisements**: John Jameson Whiskey, American Hosiery, P.B. Lager beer, Maillard's Cocoa, Burpee Seeds, and care instructions for underwear. This is not a page of political commentary but rather typical early-20th-century magazine filler mixing reader letters with commercial advertising.
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Balarica Anglican ys MAN, ly with d by the he Pope se cases but our MORE. of pen- ring the wo, vital en forty nia, and at more now re of camp ver the ure may to the Shi to hear JOHNJAMESON WHISKEY For Sale Everywhere. W. A. TAYLOR & CO., New York, 7 LIFE Life’s Letter Box (Continued from page 140) from its friends, and Lire knows that we like to write and say friendly things, and there you are. We don't, of course, all expect to get our letters printed, as this is for grown ups, and is no Santa Claus page in a daily paper; and then, too, we know that space in Lire’s pages is valuable, as anybody can learn for themselves by asking for a little space to tell ignorant people of such luxuries as chewing gum or soap. Candidly, we like Lire very much down in Dear Old Georgia, even if Mr. Metcalfe makes such unfeeling remarks as, when reviewing “ The Warrens,”” he speaks of it as a play “of the rebellion.”” Now, we suppose Mr. Metcalfe means well, but he is thoughtless. We are not rebels and we never have been, and he hurts our feelings when he calls names. If he came here we would give him a drink and say some- thing more pleasant. But we have a toast on our mind which we have written to Lire, which may be bad, but it fits our feelings just now, and we are going to give it, and nobody need guess the section of country it hails from: Old Georgia Corn, whose amber-tinted juice Dispels all gloom and does to joy conduce— Paints Ma pictures in a wintry sky— A long farewell to care, to every sigh: Here’s bumps to all this earthly strife— A toast to Laughter, Love and Lire! Come down and See us some time. Yours very truly, Martine L. Harmsen. Atianta, Ga., Jan. Directions for Washing AMERICAN HOSIERY Underwear UNSHRINKARLE Merino or Mixtures AFTER soaking an hour in warm water, wash carefully, rubbing as little as possible, and never on a washboard, Use no strong laundry soap, soda, chemicals, or washing compounds. A neutral soap (without excess of alkali) is best. The water for washing and rinsing should not be too hot—not over 110 degrees. Dry quickly, stretch the garment into shape, and iron when slightly damp. Nine Highest Awards, We AOSIERY AMERICAN HOST ‘TRADE MARK |. women and children. AMERICAN HOSIERY COMPANY 108 and 110 Franklin Street, New York Be sure this label is on the garment “Oh Be Jolly” Satisfying, stimulating, streozthening- P. B. Lager embodies all the qualities which givetoa pure beer a real heath valve. Just pure mak and hops mai ’ pertect beverage by perfect brewing. At leading Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes A. G. VAN NOSTRAND, BOM iscidant Stassc"'°® Hass came in from his ranch, two miles from Olney, to buy a horse. “I've got the very thing you want,"” said Ike Bergman; “it’s a fine road horse, five years old, sound as a quail, $175 cash down, and he gocs ten miles without stopping.”” Haas threw up his hands skyward. “Not for me,” he said—" not for me. I wouldn't gif you five cents for him. I live eight miles from As- toria, und I'd haf to walk back two miles.”"— Argonaut. The Cocoa of Supreme Quality FUL WOCHT® es SBT. Maillard’s Differs from other Breakfast cocoas—in flavor, Cocoa fragrance, smooth- ness, refreshing and sustaining quali- ties, Maillard’s Cocoa is unsurpassed. One cup is a light lunch in itself. Maillard’s delights by its rare Vanilla aroma and rich Chocolate flavor—the true vanilla bean only is used. At all Leading Grocers Fifth Ave. and 35th Street, New York. The Ladies’ Restaurant is a popular Luncheon resort —“afternoon tea” served from 3 t06 P.M. Ansent-minprp, is she?'’ “I should say so. the kind of woman who would go to a bridge-party without her rings.”’—Bellman. “Dip a man ever kiss you ag: No; but some have thought st your will? ’’ they did.""— Brooklyn Life. URPEE’S Seeds Grow! =: Burpee Business Grows! westa fe pleased to send Tnx SILENT SALESMAN of the World’s Largest Mail-order Seed Trade,—if you ast for #1, with the statement that you value QUALITY IN SEEDS, An elegant Book of 173 pages, {t tells the plain truth about the Best Seeds that can be Grown, Do you want a copy? If so address BURPEE, Philadelphia to Serve Hox g BOTT'S BITTERS frait served tn this manner. PWT A cow and better way. Kemove core, locum frmit from the peel. add a teaspoonful of ABBOT T"S HITTERS to Baia grape fraseand sugar to eait taste, “Gives exqulaite favot and adde ereatly to thn avpetizing and onic eect 1 Ades very lover of good things will enjoy grape of the fruit. Every comicbooks.com