Life, 1909-12-09 · page 29 of 32
Life — December 9, 1909 — page 29: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two separate advertisements and one small cartoon. **The Cartoon (center-left):** Two men face each other in profile. One asks, "Do you think my hair is getting thin?" The other replies, "Which one do you mean?"—implying the first man's hair loss is so severe it's ambiguous which area he's referring to. This is straightforward hair-loss humor, common in early 20th-century publications. **The Advertisements:** The left side promotes Meriden silverware as Christmas gifts, emphasizing quality and the prestige of the maker's stamp. The right side advertises Republic Staggard Tread Tires, highlighting their durable rubber treads that resist tearing and provide safety in various weather conditions. Both ads represent typical early-1900s consumer marketing, targeting middle-class gift-givers and automobile owners. The satire magazine *Life* intermixed such advertisements with humorous content.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
The Silver For Christmas Gifts MERIDEN quality silverware has for half a century been famed for reliability, beauty of design and exquisite workmanship. At the Meriden store this splendid ware in a very large assortment is prepared for your inspection. A wide latitude of choice is offered in the variety of articles and patterns as well as in prices. Sterling and silver plate are shown in extensive lines tor the dining room, boudoir, and den and for ornamental purposes. Those who plan to bestow silver gifts should bear in mind that the Meriden stamp on any article at once gives it character and guarantees its worth. It impresses the recipient with the real value of the gift and the judg- ment exercised in its selection. THE MERIDEN CO, Si ymiths Madison Square NEW YORK CITY + LIFE: “pO YOU THINK MY MAIR IS GETTING THIN? ’? “WHICH ONE DO YOU MEAN? "* Republic Staggard Tread Tires! neh solid rubber pro- tuberances that never tear off but only wear down very slowly—that is the unique Re- public Staggard ‘Tread. 3 wearing surface makes this tire wear as well as any smooth tire, so it is used in dry weather day after day and wien z skidding conditions suddenly confront you, you are ready. Republic Rubber Company Youngstown, Ohio New York City, 225 West S8th St: Reston, delphia, 88 N. Broad § Milwavke Angeles, 1 : Rochester, 28 Ave.; Spokane, 419 First Ave.; Council Bluffs, Ia, Republic Staggard Tread Pat. Sept. 15, 22, 1908 comicbooks.com