Life, 1909-12-02 · page 61 of 80
Life — December 2, 1909 — page 61: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **advertisements page** from *Life* magazine, not a political cartoon or satire. The page contains three distinct ads: 1. **J. & J. Slater**: A boot and slipper maker advertising holiday gifts, located on Broadway at 25th Street, New York. 2. **"The Great White Way"**: A cartoon illustration (unclear reference—possibly related to Broadway entertainment or a specific product/show). 3. **Chesterfield Dress Shirt by Cluett**: The main advertisement features a well-dressed man in formal attire (tuxedo) promoting a $2.00 dress shirt. The copy explains the shirt's innovative design: the detachable bosom prevents bulging by sliding down outside the trouser band—a practical solution for formal wear of that era. These are straightforward commercial advertisements with no apparent political satire or social commentary.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
J. & J. SLATER NEW YORK’S MOST FASHIONABLE BOOT MAKERS FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS Slippers for All Purposes Suggestive Novelties for the Holidays PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION B'dway, Cor, 25th St., New York City “CHESTERFIELD” DRESS SHIRT will not bulge because the lower end of the bosom is detached from the body of the shirt and will slide down outside A mwas the trouser band. $2.00 THE GREAT WHITE WAY Send for booklet, “Proper Dress" CLUETT, PEABODY & COMPANY. Makers of Arrow Collars, 49 River Street, Troy, N. ¥- comicbooks.com