Life, 1909-12-23 · page 21 of 28
Life — December 23, 1909 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life's Christmas issue, not political satire. The page contains four distinct ads: 1. **Pantasote Leather** (top left): An automobile accessory advertisement warning consumers against counterfeit "just as good" substitutes—a common early 1900s consumer protection message. 2. **Brooks Brothers** (top right): A gentlemen's clothing store promoting holiday gift suggestions (trunks, garments, accessories). 3. **Life Magazine itself** (bottom left): A self-promotional ad for the Christmas issue, featuring a cupid-like cherub with a paintbrush, encouraging readers to purchase the 80+ page special edition for 25 cents. 4. **Usher's Whisky** (bottom right): A spirits advertisement claiming the product "will agree with you." There is **no political cartoon or satire** visible on this page. It represents typical early 20th-century magazine advertising focused on luxury goods and holiday shopping—reflecting the consumer culture of the era.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
ee No Other Covering Material Equals It. The “Top” of an Automobile is an important part of its equipment. For this purpose nothing equals the genuine PANTASOTE Leather,—used exclusively by leading automobile manufacturers. It is absolutely waterproof, keeps its color, is easily cleaned and wears well. Don’t allow unscrupulous dealers to sell you the “just as good” which will increase their profit at your loss. Get the genuine, and satisfaction. Avoid cloth- on-both-sides materials, “‘mohairs, etc.,” which fade, will not clean, and the interlining rubber of which dis- integrates with exposure to sunlight and grease, causing leaks. Send postal for booklet on top materials, and sample with which to compare when buying, and prevent substitution, Great Christmas Issue of Life If, by any possibility you did, if you can’t get it at your News-stand, Don’t Delay, But send to us at once for a copy. This Is the Largest and Best Number of Life In the Year. Over Eighty Pages. A Copy will be mailed to you on receipt of Twenty Five Cents. Address LIFE, 17 West 31st St., New York ‘Strousnto o> beth bothers, CRCLOTHINGS Gentlemens 2 Wurnishing Christmas Suggestions Automobile Trunks, Luncheon Baskets. Fur Garments, Steamer Rugs. Dressing Gowns, Breakfast Jackets. Umbrellas and Walking Sticks. Fitted Bags, and Dressing Cases. A a and Shetland Garments. Many Novelties from the West End London Shops. Mlustrated Christmas Catalogue on request. BROADWAY Cor. TWENTY-SECOND ST., NEW YORK & A WHISKY THAT WILL AGREE WITH VOU) } nd we . A £55 comicbooks.com