Life, 1911-11-16 · page 40 of 44
Life — November 16, 1911 — page 40: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and promotional content**, not satirical cartoons. It contains: 1. **Usher's Whisky ad** (top left): Standard liquor advertisement featuring the "Green Stripe" brand from Edinburgh, emphasizing Scottish origin. 2. **Brooks Brothers ad** (top right): Upscale clothing merchant advertising gentlemen's furnishings for leisure activities—weekend trips, football games, travel. 3. **"Pandora's Box" book promotion** (bottom left): John James Mitchell (who was *Life* magazine's editor) promoting his own novel, with positive reviews quoted. 4. **"Papa, Why Do We Grow Up?" cartoon** (bottom right): A modest domestic scene with father and child discussing work and growth—appears to be sentimental rather than satirical, possibly promoting a book or story. The page reflects *Life's* primary function as a **commercial vehicle** mixing advertising with literary promotions, typical of early 20th-century American magazines.
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Cstapysaco 188 Mires Drcthes C&L LOTHIN IN INGE) Gentlemens ne Furnishing Gouds, For Week End Visits or Football Games by Motor or Train: Ulsters, Fur and Fur Lined Coats and Jackets. Shetland Sweaters, Vests, Mufflers and Gloves. Luncheon Baskets, Thermos Cases. Fur and Wool Robes, Shawls and Mauds. Trunks, Bags and Traveling Kits. Send for Illustrated Catalogue BROADWAY, Cor. TWENTY-SECOND ST., NEW YORK A book of genuine feeling, of interesting plot, of keen wit, with kee in King 's Court,” and containing a psychic element that recalls the author's delight ful “Amos Judd.” —<<—There he is! The N. Y. Herald refers to “the sterling and lova- ble qualities of Baseborn, who is only a dog, but by no means the least eee tant creature in the book.” PANDORA’S BOX By JOHN AMES MITCHELL Author of “Amos Judd,” “The Pines of Lory," etc, Editor of Life. “A book really original and exceptionally diverting." ¥, World “PAPA, WHY DO WE GROW U! “$0 THAT WE CAN WORK, MY SON.” “WELL, WHAT KIND OP WORK WILL YOU DO WHEN YoU Publishers—FREDERICK A. STOKES COMPANY—New York crow ur?” comicbook Low iltastrations by the author. 1.30 net: peapaid $1.42,