Life, 1910-04-28 · page 6 of 40
Life — April 28, 1910 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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This page is predominantly **advertising** rather than satirical content. The top left features James McCutcheon & Company promoting imported cotton fabrics for women's clothing. The top right contains a Rambler automobile advertisement highlighting features like a "speedometer" and "gasoline lock." The bottom left shows **Usher's Whisky** advertising with six figures in formal dress (appearing to be dignitaries or world leaders based on their attire and regalia). The caption suggests whisky's social lubricant role: "Would auld acquaintance be forgot?" — a reference to the song "Auld Lang Syne." The bottom right advertises Brooks Brothers' clothing and furnishing goods. The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture with minimal satirical content visible.
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Imported Sheer Colored Cotton Wash Materials In a great variety of new weaves and meshes, adapted for gowns and waists, embracing: French Tuscan Crepes, in the latest French tones; also self-color embroidered effects. 32 to 46 inches wide; goc to $1.85 per y French and i alist Marquisettes and Voiles, in plain shades, embroidered figures in self-colors; also with silk stripes. 40 to 46 inches wide; 75c to $2.00 per yd. Printed French Batistes, in dots, Persian effects and conventional designs on striped and checked grounds. 60c to $1.00 per yd. Embroidered St. Gall Dress Swisses and Batistes, in dots and fancy figures, in all black for mourning wear. 31 and 40 inches wide; 50c to $2.00 per yd. Imported Bengaline Suitings, heavily corded, in street and evening shades; also all white and black; espe- cially adapted ior tailored and princess gowns. 27 inches wide; 65c per yd. French and English Piques, in all the leading shades. 27 to 32 inches wide; 50c to $1.25 per yd. Samples of any of the above lines mailed free upon request. James McCutcheon & Company 5th Avenue & 34th Street, New York, Opposite Waldorf-Astoria Andrew Usher Distillers. Edinburgh. New York, Sole Agents. HE New Rambler has many little features of safety and convenience which are most appre- ciated by the experienced owner. Both brakes be adjusted by raising the hinged alumioum floor Fs turaing two winged thumb outs, The safety Jer protects you from a back kick of the ace goal esides eve faak Shaft, Straight Cine Drive, Wheels aad Spare Wheel feature. Rambler automobiles $1,800 to $3,750 Thomas B. Jeffery & Company Main Office and Factory: Kenosha, Wis. Breter Cling Miveslnn, Bones ts Prete Rambler Automobile Ce Company 98-40 West 62nd Street, New York City Spring Styles in all Garments for Dress and Sporting Wear. Motor Clothing, Liveries, Riding Suits and Odd Breeches. English Hats, Haberdashery and Leather Goods. Boots and Shoes. Imported Mackintoshes, Polo Ulsters, Blazers. Send for Illustrated Catalogue BROADWAY, Cor. TWENTY-SECOND ST., NEW YORK comicbooks.com