Life, 1910-06-02 · page 10 of 56
Life — June 2, 1910 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and advice content** rather than political satire. The main elements include: 1. **Whitman's Chocolates ad** - A product advertisement for chocolate assortments 2. **"Our Custom House Training School"** - An advice column warning American travelers about dangerous practices at foreign customs houses, apparently offering training to help people smuggle items safely 3. **"Miss Cue" billiards advertisement** - Promoting instructional materials for pool players 4. **"Great Western Champagne" ad** - Marketing American-made champagne as cheaper than imports, claiming it won a gold medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and contains reader testimonials. The customs house column humorously acknowledges illegal smuggling as commonplace, suggesting this was openly discussed in period publications.
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