Life, 1909-05-27 · page 3 of 32
Life — May 27, 1909 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. The top two-thirds features Reed & Barton's sterling silver wedding gifts advertisement, with an illustration of an elegant woman displaying decorative items. The lower left contains a **humorous cartoon** showing two men examining what appears to be a picture or document. The caption reads: "Mrs. Peck (comtemtuously): 'What ARE you going a man, my dear; if I were only a mouse I'd have you up on the table yelling for dear life right now!'" This appears to be **domestic humor** playing on gender roles and marital dynamics—likely satirizing a henpecked husband or commenting on women's frustrations with men's behavior. The specific reference to "Mrs. Peck" and the mouse comment suggests wordplay, though the full context is unclear without additional information. The remaining space features Brooks Brothers clothing advertisement.
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REED @ BARTON STERLING SILVER For Wedding Gifts Sterling Silver hollow ware. Sterling flat silver. Sterling chest combinations. Sterling and Gold novelties. Sterling Silver deposit on glass. Diamond and precious stone jewelry. Gold jewelry. Watches, hall and mantel clocks. Bronze Lamps, art glass shades. Leather Goods, traveling bags. Umbrellas, canes, whips, crops. Wedding Stationery, correct forms and engraving. REED @ BARTON CO. Goldsmiths, Silversmiths, Jewelers Fifth Ave. @ 32d St.; 4 Maiden Lane, New York Catalogues and prices of all goods mailed on it, Goods sent on approval to intending purchasers. Correspondence invited. teas Apel Dilber CES LOTHINGs Surnishing us. Flannels for Town and Country ready-made and to measure. Straw and Panama Hats. Shoes for dress or sporting wear. Travelling Kits, Hrs. Peck (contemptuously) ; WHAT ARE YOU, ANYHOW, A MAN OR A MOUSE? vo, Peck (bitterly): A MAN, MY DEAR: IF 1 WERE ONLY A MOUSE I'D HAVE OU UP OW Tine. TABLE YeLuaNe FOR DEAR Lire xicHT Now! Send for Illustrated Catalogue. BROADWAY Corn. TWENTY SECOND ST., NEW YORK —]} comicbooks.com