Life, 1909-11-04 · page 38 of 52
Life — November 4, 1909 — page 38: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **commercial advertising page** with no political cartoons or satire. The page contains four advertisements from the early 20th century: 1. **Martin & Martin shoes** (New York/Chicago): Promises perfectly fitted feet and long-term savings with an unusual guarantee—customers invest $7-8+ initially but recoup costs annually through durability. 2. **Bradley auto scarf** (Wisconsin): Markets a specialized driving accessory in wool, positioned as superior because it won't bunch or wrinkle while driving. 3. **California Limited train** (Santa Fe Railway): Promotes luxury rail travel to Arizona and California, emphasizing scenic Indian pueblos and the Grand Canyon. 4. **Brooks Brothers clothing** (New York): Standard department store advertisement for ready-made and custom garments. The ads reflect consumer culture of the era—emphasizing quality, guarantees, and leisurely travel. No satire or political content is evident; this appears to be standard Life magazine revenue.
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deans iL Here is an Entirely New Shoe Proposition Our service is perfected to the point where we are able to guarantee certain very definiteand desirable thingsto our patrons. We say to you-— “Tf you are willing to invest seven or eight dollars or more per pair in shoes, and will give us the opportunity of fitting your feet, we will under- take, upon an absolute guarantee, to give you per- fectly dressed feet, perfect foot comfort and to save you money, in actual dollars and cents, each year after the first year’s investment.” Think it over. We take all the chances—if there are any. Martin & Martin Fine Footwear for Men and Women Ready to Wear 7 to 12 dollars Made to Order 8 to 18 dollars No. 1 East 35th Street 183 Michigan Avenue NEW YORK CHICAGO Upon request, we will send photographs for out of town selection Why not buy the Best? The Bradley Full-Fashioned Auto Scarf is by far the best ever offered and the ONLY one that fits, Made long and wide, with the Bradley **V "-Neck, from pure Australian worsted. Fringed e rds and beautiful ocean pearl clasp, Each packed in a separate box Comes ia 15 attractive shades, any size, for man of woman. Does not bunch up, crawl up of wrinkle, Does not grow taggy or string-like Always in shape and comfortable. At Your Dealers If not, send to us ’ Bradley Knitting Co. 87 Wisconsin St., Delavan, Wis. has E: , & Along the Santale ty (ahYornia you see Indian puchlos centuries old, and the Grand Gnyon g LLIZONA Fy ° . . Ce @LYfornia)imited P : zs the onh train between Greago a5) athern California Via ary ke oxclasively fe first-class ravel All others also carry tourist sleepers and second-class passengers Do luxe booklctso/ train and trip on request WJ Black Tiss Traffic Mgr ATS )F BySysten MI8-N Railway Exchange. Chica; m X< a NI Tre "stasusnco o> | ChACLOTHINGS) Ge Purnishing Goud. Fall and Winter Styles in all garments | Ready-Made and to Measure, Furnishing and Outing Goods, Hats and Shoes from the medium to the higher priced. | | Send for Illustrated Catalogue. | BROADWAY Cor. TWENTY-SECOND ST., NEW YORK | aon J comicbooks.com