Life, 1910-04-07 · page 71 of 76
Life — April 7, 1910 — page 71: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satirical content. It contains four distinct advertisements for luxury goods: 1. **J. & F. Martell Cognac** — A French brandy founded 1715, marketed as "fine old liqueur brandies," with sole U.S. agents listed as G.S. Nicholas & Co. in New York. 2. **Thomas Cort Inc.** — A custom boot-maker from Newark, New Jersey, advertising ready-to-wear fine shoes ($8-15 retail), positioning themselves as offering custom quality at accessible prices. 3. **McCallum Silk Hosiery** — Northampton, Massachusetts manufacturer promoting silk stockings and men's socks, emphasizing durability and quality comparable to imported goods at lower cost. 4. **"The Flag of All Nations"** — A small illustration (unclear reference) positioned between advertisements. The page reflects early 20th-century consumer marketing targeting affluent readers, emphasizing European heritage, quality craftsmanship, and value. No political satire is evident.
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4 & < WWII OWN SSS J. & F. MARTELL (Founded 1715) FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE Sole Agents G.S. NICHOLAS &COy New York “Cort” Fine Shoes, Ready to wear, are what they are because THOMAS CORT INC are, primarily, custom boot-makers. Out of long experience as such, they have developed a service in fine shocs ready-to-wear which meets every re- quirement of the most particular men and women, at a saving of much time and some money. ‘This service is offered through the most exclusive boot shops in leading cities. “Cort'' shoes—fetch from 8 to 15 dollars at retail —and are worth it. Our riding and field boots, golf, tennis and yachting shoes also are the world’s standard of correctness and quality. THOMAS CORT, imc. NEWARK,N. J. cont sHoRs MAY AD IM PARIS FROM J. 8, LOUIS MOULADOU, 39 RUE DE CMAILLOT ‘THE FLAG OF ALL NATIONS AE Callum Silk Hosiery Weight, texture and brilliance are com- bined in McCallum Silk Stockings, They rival lisle in price and equal it in dura- bility. Cannot be duplicated in service . and appearance at any price Guarantee Envelope protects against defect and contains matched ilk ‘mending thread. See the beautijul gauzy texture of No. 201, in black, for ladies’ evening wear; and for general wear Nos. 113 and 122 in black, and No. BF eo ion to No. 113) in white and all color Our Men's Half-Hose, Nos. 308 (black),326 (colors)and 327 (colors), with ile sole, heel and toe, are equal to any imported, but cost less. we keow if your DD ie adeved Imes McCALLUM HOSIERY CO., Northampton, Mass. Largest Producers of Sak Hosiery inthe World comicbooks.com