Life, 1909-01-28 · page 28 of 28
Life — January 28, 1909 — page 28: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **steamship advertisement**, not a political cartoon. It promotes Southern Pacific Steamships' luxury passenger service between New York and New Orleans, featuring a photograph of a large steamship at sea. The ad emphasizes comfort ("Luxurious Accommodations," "Excellent Cuisine") and affordability, offering round-trip fares of $60-$63 that include meals and berth. It advertises combined water-and-rail circle tours through the Midwest, appealing to travelers wanting scenic routes between coasts. The text lists booking offices across major American cities (Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, etc.), indicating this was a significant commercial service. The prominent ship image and detailed pricing suggest this was a substantial advertisement in *Life* magazine from January 1900. There is no satire or political commentary visible on this page—it is straightforward commercial promotion.
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January 28, 19%" DOLD FIVADRED CLDEN Hove Southern Pacific Steamships NEW YORK NEW ORLEANS Luxurious Accommodations Water and Rail Circle Tours between New York and New Orleans i Excellent Cursing through . Rate, including Berth and Meals MIDDLE WEST $35.00 one way, $60.00 Round Trip Round Trip Rate, including Berth and Meals on ship, connecting with Rail Lines for $61.00 or $63.00 according to Rail Route Southwest, Middle West, Pacific Coast Boston, 170 Washington Street Chicago; 120 Jaskeon Houlavart - Baltimore, 29 West Baltimore Street Cincinn: ‘ast Fourth Street Pyiladelphia, 632 Chestnut Street Detroit, 11 Fort Street " PES " Pittsburg, 708 Park Building is, 903 Ollve Street New O: Charles Street se, 212 West J New York, 319 Broadway Washington Street = ‘ comicbooks.com