Life, 1909-01-28 · page 4 of 28
Life — January 28, 1909 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. The left side advertises J. & F. Martell Cognac (founded 1715), featuring two bottles of brandy with three-star and V.S.O.P. designations, sold through C.S. Nichols & Co. in New York. Below is an illustration titled "THE PASSING OF THE FREIGHT"—a dramatic maritime scene showing a ship in distress during what appears to be a storm, with a smaller vessel nearby. The specific historical event it references is unclear from the image alone. The right side contains two advertisements: one promoting *The Pacific Monthly* magazine to Oregon/Western businesses, and another selling *The Theatre Magazine Bound* complete year 1908 volumes for $5.00. The page reflects early 1900s advertising practices and consumer products typical of *Life* magazine's commercial content.
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(Foundet 1715) kkk FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE Sole Agents G.S. NICHOLAS &CO. New York Do You Know There Are 5,000,000 People in the Golden West? Do you know that The Pacific Monthly published at Portland, Oregon is the leading magazine in the Kocky Mountain and Pacific Coast States, and is the only magazine published that thoroughly covers this section of the country? * PACIFIC MONTHLY faring They found THE PACIFIC MONTHLY absolutely essential to secure for them the right kind of publicity in that section of the country. The volume of advertising in January,1909 issue increased 37% over January, 1908 issue and February will show a still larger increase. A constantly increasing circulation, with a steady growth of advertising patrot Ought to convince you, Mr. Advertiser, that THE PACIFIC MONTHLY offers to. you a splendid opportunity to reach the prosperous and thrifty people of the Far West. You will not make a mistake if you add THE PACIFIC MONTHLY to your list. Others have found it a profitable medium, you will also find it to be a splendid result producer. For full information write to any of the following: THE PACIFIC MONTHLY COMPANY PORTLAND, OREGON A.M. THORN’ G.C_ PATTERSON, TO! Berree: Deparcneet of ast Manager Department of the Middle West, 1133 Broadway, New Yorw 337 Marquette Bidg., Curcaco, Iu, The Theatre Magazine Bound Complete Year 1908 A handsome volume of over 400 pages, containing the 12 numbers issued during 1908 and beautifully bound in attractive green cloth, A Book for Your Parlor Table 12 colored plates 1.500 engray- ings. Notable articles ; portraits of actors and actresses, and scenes from all the plays produced dur- Sent prepaid to any addre The Handsomest Mag. azine Published ‘The most sumptuously illustrated, the most splendidly printed, full of anecdotes, reminiscences, and stories of stage life. In Uniform binding with the above volume is the complete Year of The Theatre for 1901 + Price, $25.00 for 108) . ve 48,00 7 “15.00 THE PASSING OF THE FREIGHT ; as ? aes et : “6.00 ‘The magnificent colored covers which appear on cach istue ate all bound in the Yearly Volume The Theatre Magazine Co., 22 West Thirty-third St., New York comicbooks.com