Life, 1910-11-17 · page 33 of 44
Life — November 17, 1910 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, with one satirical section. The main content includes: **"Fortune Teller" Satire (center-left):** A mock horoscope for people born in November, presenting cynical predictions about marriage. The jokes mock both spouses: wives are portrayed as gossipy, unfashionable, or pickle-obsessed; husbands as dyspeptic, unfaithful, or abusive. The satire reflects early-20th-century marital stereotypes and gender roles—poking fun at domestic incompatibility and the resigned acceptance of unhappy marriages as inevitable. **Advertisements:** The page features luxury goods for the emerging automotive age—a Speedwell limousine ($3,850), the "Naiad Dress Shield" (underarm protection), and Fox Stiefel & Co.'s motorist apparel. These ads target wealthy, fashion-conscious consumers adopting new technologies and lifestyles. The contrast between aspirational luxury advertising and bitter marriage humor reflects the magazine's satirical stance on modern American life.
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For 1911 The most luxurious model of “the handsomest car in America” Such little niceties of equipment as a fect heating system; Dome Lights; orner Lights; Electric Cigar Lighter; Electric ‘Buzzer; and Speaking Tube? Found out the surpassing beauty of this 7-passenger car into unexampled luxury. are emphasized to the | The limousine lover should surely see 0 in this limousine model. the Speedwell before making a choles, Literature Mailed Upon Request The Speedwell Motor Car Company,330 Essex Ave., Dayton, Ohio Licensed Under Selden Patent Greater luxury than this Speedwell Limou- sine may come in the far future, but— “The Crowning Attribute of Lovely Woman is Cleanliness” UNSEEN NAIAD DRESS SHIELD ODORLESS HYGIENIC Supreme in Beauty! Quality! Cleanliness ! Possesses two important and exclusive features. It does not de- teriorate with age and fall to powder in the dress—can be easily and quickly sterilized by immersing in boiling water for a few sec- ondsonly, At the stores, or sample pair on receipt of 25 cents. Every pair guaranteed. The C. E. CONOVER CO., Mfrs., 101 Franklin St., N.Y. LIFE’S INFALLIBLE FORTUNE TELLER If you were born on November ‘Your future husband 6a will be fond of gos- will have the sleep- sip and of an inven- ing sickness at tive turn of mind. DQ) home and insomnia You will become outside. His night- expert at apologies key will never get and explanations. rusty. "WB Your future wile “G8 Your future wile will dye young. You will never be sure whether you have married a blonde or a brun- ete. ‘Your future husband #2 will be an acute and chronic dyspeptic. In your household laughter will be an unknown quantity. 7G Your future wife will have a mad will make it a habit passion for pickles. to scan closely your Being a philosopher QQ rowsckecning ac- you will congratu- counts, He will eat late yourself that canned stuff at it's no worse, fresh vegetable prices. ‘Your future husband sa “WE Your future wife Will have a quick temper and consid- erable muscular de velopment. You will be a well con- ducted husband, ‘Your future husband 4a will beat you. But in every other re- spect he will be a perfect gentieman. Sur Coats and Sur Lined Coats for Street Wear and SMotoring Every Coat we design is made with a view to uphold our reputation for exclusive style and quality. Rain Coats of the better sort—graceful, distinguished, reliable. Touring Coats for sen and Women No such variety of high class garments can be found elsewhere. Drivers’ Uniforms and Liveries Polo Coats, Gloves, Caps, Goggles, Sweaters, Motor Hats and Bonnets, Robes and kindred car conveniences. viation Suits ready-for-service. A Fox Stiefel G Coe SF AWS. Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria comicbooks.com