Life, 1909-10-14 · page 33 of 36
Life — October 14, 1909 — page 33: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes advertisements with light social humor typical of early 20th-century Life magazine. The main cartoon (upper left) depicts a dragon-like creature, likely referencing "The Glorious Orient" travel advertisement above it—a humorous visual pun associating exotic Eastern travel with fantastical monsters. The central content is an advertisement for Crane's writing paper, framed as advice: appropriate stationery reflects social status and refinement, just as a proper gown matters for a reception. This speaks to rigid early-1900s social etiquette where paper quality signaled respectability. The "Frank Estimate" piece at bottom satirizes stage aspirations. A shop girl envies an actress's profession, but when the actress describes exhaustion and hard work, the girl gazes at herself in a mirror, declaring "I have talent"—missing the point entirely. The humor mocks naive confidence and the gap between theatrical glamour and actual labor. Other ads include cigars, employment, and fasteners—typical period advertising filling space around editorial content.
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[THE GLORIOUS ORIENT Leisurely Travel. sonal ‘ort. Small party, exclusive arrangements. 2S Fifth Ave, ¥6 Washington 0s Chestnut S22 Smithfeld Si The Limit of Efficiency tradition spoken of below must be of enth century origin, for the Connecticut divines of the days when Yale was founded woul! hardly have got to their “secondly '” in the time allowed. President Hadley, a writer in the Bohemian says, is as witty as he is learned. The Sunday services at Yale are conducted by prominent clereymen of many denominations and from inary cities, When these visiting preachers oc- casinnally ask President Hadley how long they shall speak he invariably replie: Phere is no limit, sir, upon the time you preach; but there is a Yale tradition that ved during the first twenty Companion. HELP WANTED! STOUT PARTY WANTED IMMEDIATELY—TO FILL VACANCY NOW WAITING, PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE UNNECESSARY, “MADE AT al WEST What riting Paper do you use? Have you founda paper which answers your needs, which is chaste, beautiful and refined, which is of the shape, size, texture and finish which good usage says is appro- priate for social use? Or do you buy a box of paper here'and another there, getting a different kind of paper each time? If so, you are losing the advantage of giv- ing to your correspondence a certain social distinction. An appropriate writing paper has as much to do with the success of a letter as an appropriate gown has to do with the success of a reception. important that a letter should be correctly || dressed as it is that you should. Crane's tren wr is a correspondence pa- per for women of taste. It is the most popular of the Crane papers—un- doubtedly the best writ- ing papers made. It is presented by the leading stationers of the country as their finest paper. It is used by particular vhere be- cause of its real distinc- tion, Three New Paris Colorings The three new Paris Colorings in Crane's Willow Green and Orchid, still retain their popularity. Two New Fall Shades Recently two new Fall shades have been added: Vintage, the rich light purple color of the ripe grape and leroplane,an attractive grey green. ‘These colorings are par- pleasing, and e eyes of women of taste. Samples Samples of Crane's Linen Lawn in white and the five tints will be sent on requ It is as Writing Pa pers are sold wherever good writing papers ore sold. No good dealer will be so ill-advised as to offer you anything else in place of Crane’s. EATON, CRANE & PIKE COMPANY NEW YORK A Frank Estimate To many persons who are not actors the stag seems a delightful and fascinating place. book called “ The Actress,"’ Louise Closser Hale, herself an actress, tells some of her experienc: with girls who envy her her profession. One day one of them, from behind a coun shop, said, “I should have went on the es “She evidently wanted to talk, and I strove to be interested,’’ says Miss Hale. “But see how tired I am," I said to her. have to work very hard as it is, and I ha work much harder to gain what little recognition T have ha “Oh, yes," she responded, complacently gaz- ing at herself in a mirror. “ But, you see, I have talent."—Youth’s Companion. 533. PITTSFIELD, MASS, Beware of Imitations of the fasteners men swear by, not at for name ). WASHBURNE Look for the Name Washburne AMERICAN RING COMPANY, Dept. 6, Waterbury, Conn. comicbooks.com