Life, 1909-05-06 · page 10 of 48
Life — May 6, 1909 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is **not a cartoon or satirical content page** — it's a page of vintage advertisements from Life magazine, likely from around 1909 based on the "Viyella" ad's date reference. The ads include: - **Brooks Brothers** clothing for gentlemen's sports and fashion - **J. & F. Martell** cognac and brandies (with two bottle illustrations) - **Boston Garter** for men (emphasizing it "lies flat to the leg") - **Viyella Flannel** fabric for spring wear, golf, and tennis These are straightforward commercial advertisements targeting affluent male consumers interested in quality clothing, spirits, and sporting wear. There is no political satire or social commentary present — just period marketing for luxury goods and accessories.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Cerbusaco 68 Le > | Goutlemess Warnishing ds. Custom and Ready-Made Garments for Golf, Tennis, Polo, Fishing and Yachting. New designs in Mackintoshes for Motor or Saddle work. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. J. & F. MARTELL Cognac (Founded 1715) kkk AND FINE OLD LIQUEUR | BRANDIES Poe] GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE Sole Agents G.S. NICHOLAS &CO. New York STYLE, NEATNESS COMFORT THE IMPROVED BOSTON “Ei The name is stamped on every loop—Be sure it’s Gul CUSHION BUTTON CLASP LIES FLAT TO THE LEG—NEVER SLIPS, TEARS, NOR UNFASTENS. WORN ALL OVER THE WORLD Sample pair, Silk %c., Cotton Sie. Mailed on receipt of price. GEO. FROST CO., Makers BOSTON, MASS., U.S. A. INSIST ON HAVING THE GENUINE REFUSE ALL SUBSTITUTES 610 FLANNEL Spring Designs for 1909 New Designs for Southern Wear FOR Golf, Tennis, Automobiling | Viyella” can be obtained at all leading Retail and Men’s Furnishing Stores. DOES NOT SHRINK comicbooks.com