Life, 1910-09-01 · page 9 of 48
Life — September 1, 1910 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and letters to editors**, not political satire. The main content is a full-page advertisement for **Pabst Extract**, a barley malt tonic marketed as a health supplement for aging. The ad claims it "reinvigorates the body" and combats ailments of old age, targeting elderly readers concerned with vitality and strength. The image shows what appears to be a funeral scene—elderly mourners and a casket—suggesting the product prevents death or decline. The left side contains reader letters and investment securities advertisements, typical of Life magazine's mixed commercial content. The bottom features an art note titled "A Symphony in Black," showing silhouetted figures at a piano, unrelated to the main advertisement. This reflects early 20th-century medical advertising practices where tonics made broad health claims without regulation.
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From Our Readers (Continued from page 335) cept where he could twist it to his own say of thinking. If Ballinger is forced to resign be- cause of this disgraceful attack, let us hope Tait will appoint a man who will development of this North- ether he be an Eastern or a makes no difference, just is sane on this conservation if you will publish this le prefer to “hound” Balli eanwhile we, living in the fields, pay from twenty- ity-five dollars a ton for umbia coal. Yours truly, A. M. Satiti. Katatna, ALASKA, June 14, 1910. Acknowledgments * rot friends and critics are ‘come ‘at Lire’s office, but of space, or because the has been already treate r reasons, many communi- omitted. Letters from the rrespondents have been re- c t going to press: ¢ Fleicher, New York City. bree, New York City, Meriden, Conn. Hellfrich, Bath, Pa. amin J. Boyd, Wilkesbarre, Pa. \. Harsch, New York City. gh, Greencastle, Ind. Forest, N.C. . Paris, France. NEW Dork Cc ak and Trust || and High-Class Co. Stocks Industrials scilities | @ Wespecialze stocks and || “J of approved business nks | enterprises of a broad Trat Companies | and substantial chare in| acter. Our customers may invest in moderate amounts and pay in convenient installments, ¢ largest investment business of thischaracter | intheworld—over forty- five thousand discrimi nating customers, ag out fre paphlet “ No. 110" sti sk Sock a9 ovement. Woh sc ec RLING DEBENTURE CORPORATION PKUNSWICK BUILDING NM SQUARE '. NEW YoRK ents of Old Age By Reinvigorating the Body Has age begun to throw its cold blue shadow across your path? Or is it grasping in its vise like clutch some one dear to you? At this stage the active recuperative power of youth cannot longer be depended upon. Little ailments, ordinarily brushed aside, often cause grave illnesses. Don’t wait for sickness. Come to the aid of nature by the liberal use of It is the staunch vigor of barley malt and choicest hops. Rich in the tissue build- ing qualities of the former and the splendid tonic properties of the latter, it revital- izes the blood and rebuilds the muscles and nerve tissues. Glowing and sparkling with vitality it fortifies the system and strengthens the entire body. Physicians of repute everywhere are constantly vouching for the merits of Pabst Extract, The ‘‘Best’’ Tonic, by recommending it to strengthen the weak and build up the overworked; to relieve in- somnia and conquer dyspepsia; to help the anaemic and aid the nervous; to assist nursing mothers and invigorate old age. Order a Dozen from Your Local Druggist Today Insist Upon It Being Pabst A Livrary 8itp, good for Books and Magazines, te packed with each bottle, Booklet and Picture ‘*Baby's First Adventure" sent free on request. PABST EXTRACT CO. DEPT. 12 MILWAUKEE, WIS. ART NOTE “A SYMPHONY IN BLACK" comicbooks.com