Life, 1909-12-02 · page 6 of 80
Life — December 2, 1909 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. The top half features a full-page ad for The Meriden Company's silver products, emphasizing quality craftsmanship for discriminating buyers seeking prestigious gifts. Images showcase various decorative serving pieces. The lower half contains two unrelated advertisements: one for Webber Hand-Knit Sweaters (positioned as a Christmas gift), and a small cartoon illustration labeled "The Girl" showing two figures with dialogue: "IT ISN'T FAIR FOR YOU TO KEEP ON YOUR MASK AFTER I HAVE TAKEN OFF MINE" / "I DIDN'T WEAR ANY." This final cartoon appears to be a light social commentary on romantic vulnerability or deception—likely suggesting one party was never genuine, despite the other's openness. The humor relies on period courtship conventions.
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The Beautiful in Silver D)SCRIMINATING purchasers, in making bestowals of silver, almost in- variably choose Meriden ware, certain of the elegance of designs, superiority of quality, extensive lines for selection—and the sixty years’ reputation for reliability! To give or to receive Meriden silver is to know that the gift represents the per- fection of the silversmith’s craft. For the dining room, boudoir and den every desire may be gratified because of the wide latitude for choice as well as price. Meriden ware is to be had both in sterling and silverplate. Accompanying illustrations are suggestive of the beauty of Meriden silver. The chased platter at the left is of exquisite richness. The roast platter and breakfast bacon and butter dishes and bread plate are all notable examples of the exclusive Meriden designs, THE MERIDEN CO. Silversmiths (International Silver Co., Successors) 218 Fifth Avenue Madison Square NEW YORK CITY AChristmasGift | stmasGift | What more suitable than a good Sweater—one with a reputation— A Webber Hand-Knit Sweater | The cut represents Webber’ for Ladies made in extra fia ieavy, full fashioned When ordering, be sure, to bust measurement. length of colorand style of neck, like cut or w adi pw caught ca" provision for Christmas thist but a. few other good which we will be pleased not a Catalogue, but draw. Here pce, eress We think | the’ business we wil get ing early to allow time we to and it might be Ladies, Please Note: Wee" | oe makes Hand-Knit Jackets and Sweaters for Men—for Hunting, Autoing, Golfing, ris Gils e-van's nar vou vou to uzer ow vovn ae ete. Cold Weather Goods AFTER 1 HAVE TAKEN OFF MINE, “1 DIDN'T WEAK ANY.” Do You Want A Catalogue? A GEO. F.WEBBER, Manufacturer 495-497 Gratiot Avenue Detroit, Mich. comicbooks.com