Life, 1909-08-05 · page 7 of 44
Life — August 5, 1909 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and light humor** rather than political satire. The main content includes: 1. **Maillard's Cocoa ad** — promoting instant cocoa as superior to hot foods during hot months 2. **"The Same Old Feeling"** — a humorous anecdote about a man reuniting with a woman he knew years ago; she mistakes his excitement for romantic interest, but he's actually just relieved to see a familiar face from home 3. **Evans' Ale ad** — emphasizing enjoyment and outdoor recreation 4. **UMC Ammunition ad** — targeting sportsmen/hunters, promoting shot shells 5. **Small cartoon** showing a traveling salesman (labeled as such in the text) The page reflects early 20th-century concerns: nostalgia, hunting culture, and consumer products. There's no clear political commentary—it's typical *Life* magazine fare mixing advertising with gentle domestic humor.
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NNNSSNNNS SSNS SN WSNN SSSA SSSA SN NNNNSS: SRL Asisxsnnnsansonsee, | ANNSSNNNANNSS Ja e ; : ; SRE Best Cocoa of Them All You only need_ boiling water and Maillard’s Break- fast Cocoa and you have the most healthful, delicious drink in the world—so much better than the solid foods during the hot months. If you haven't tried Maillard’s Vanilla Chocolate you've missed a treat. The prue vanilla bean flavoring. Sold by All Leading Grocers Fifth Avenue at 35th Street Chocolates, Bon-Bons, French Bonbonnieres The Luncheon Restaurant—a cool resting place for ladies—"afternoon tea” 3106 The Same Old Feeling A young Louisville man who was out West not lorg ago has returned telling a yarn which he nits is at his own expense, but which he de- clares to be about one of the most interesting experiences of even his checkered career. “Twas walking along the street in a Western town."” he said, “when suddenly across the way a Louisville girl whom I recognized imme- She saw me, too, and I expected her to cr coolly and distantly, as had been her k home. I was considerably astonished, c, when she dashed across the street. me with both hands and fairly bubbled in her delight. I was so surprised, in fact, tT commented on it. “I'm glad to see you, too,’ I said when T had ed to extricate myself from her exuberant erceting, ‘but to tell you the truth, I hadn't ex- pected to see you so excited over my appear- ance. You always treated me rather a la iceberg at home, you know; what has caused your change of heart?” “She was nonplussed for only a moment, and then explained: ‘Mr. Smith, I've been away from home so long that I'd be glad to see even a dog if he came from Kentucky!’ On the Way Home “Didn't you like the party, dear, to-night?”” (Silence. She turns her head the other way.) “What have I done? Isn't my tie on right?’’ (No answer—but her eyes have things to say.) “Ts it because I danced with Mrs. Chatt? Her husband made me, really.’’ (She is dumb.) “ Surely you can't be jealous that I sat Out with the silly Grimes girl?’’ (She is mum.) “I know I talked too much of me and mine— Was that the reason?’ (Perfect stillness reigns.) “ But I was proud—you simply looked divine! Can't you forgive me?’’ (Speechless she re- mains.) “Was it because I stumbled in that I always do some fool thing.’” “T didn’t mean to lose your smelling (‘Twould seem the protestation were heard.) “Oh, Mrs. Gad then told you that I s: Her dress should have the prize ‘Tis the wind.) “Or was it that I cut Ned Killer d He's a mere rake. Look at m blind.) (Hark! “Well, I confess, I ought to be accursed For talking shop at dinner."* (She is m “I'm sorry that 1 used the wrong fork fir (Her hush and nature's hush are absolute.) “Oh, very well, then, since you're bound kins, in De! A TRAVELING SALESMAN d to know what you had done."* vans: Ale Imparts enjoyment to all occasions, particularly those associated with outdoor life. Brimful of bliss and laughter. Splits or regular size. Leading Dealers. “T let it go at that."—Louisville Courier- Journal Nitro Club SHOT SHELLS About 12,000,000 men in the country love to hunt better than they love to eat. Thousands of carloads of UMC shot shells each year contribute to their pleasure—heap up their en- joyment. Mark the attachment which this army of American Sportsmen must have for those sure- hitting UMC Shells of Quality. The Steel Lining in UMC Arrow and Nitro Club smokeless powder shells is a val i Shoot UMC. shells — the only Steel Lased ind. “They give beat rou in Remington and allcther shotguns. They cost no more than the uahned kinds, 1909 UME Giese Laws and Guide irectory Free. The Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Bridgeport, Conn, Agency, 315 Broadway, New York City Knew the Bad Places A gentleman in an address to a graduating class told the following story of the president of an ocean st ship company, who was taking a journey across the water. When the ship was in a dangerous channel he became engaged ii versation with the pilot, an elderly man, who had spent most of his life on the water. The presi dent of the company remarked: “I suppose you know all aboyt dangerous places in this “ replied the pilot. “You “Then why “ Because I Opt med the presiden are you in charge of that wheel know where the bad places ain’t."’—Philadelphia Public Ledger. Great Friends “Friendship, boys and girls,’ said a mem- ber of a provincial educational committee, “is a thing to be cultivated and practiced by all of us. Read and ponder the stories of the great friend- ships of sacred and profane history. Take them for your models—David and Jonathan, Damon and Pythias, and Scylla and Charybdis.”"—Lon- comicbooks.com