Life, 1912-02-08 · page 36 of 44
Life — February 8, 1912 — page 36: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily advertising, not satire or political commentary. It contains three ads: 1. **Hampshire Bond stationery** (left): Markets writing paper as reflecting a man's personality and taste, offering sample packets to interested readers. 2. **Real estate listing** (top right): A Life magazine property advertisement for a commercial store space in Manhattan (West 31st Street, near the Pennsylvania district), available for immediate rental at $6,500. 3. **Usher's Whisky** (bottom right): A Scottish whisky brand advertisement highlighting their "Green Stripe" variety, distributed by G.S. Nicholas & Co. in New York. There is no political cartoon or satirical content visible here—this is a standard magazine advertising page from an era when Life magazine derived revenue from commercial advertisements alongside its editorial content.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
It suggests a man’s personal writing desk, his personal thoughts and his personality. We have a sample packet we would like to mail you. Ask us for it. Hampshire Paper Co., South Hadley Falls, Mass. Unusual Store to Rent Between Fifth Avenue and Broadway. In the heart of the Pennsylvania district. Main floor, 1995 square feet. Mezzanine gallery, about 1150 square feet. Suitable for work shop or display and storage of goods. By addition of broad flight of stairs can be made very picturesque feature. Rental, $6,500. The store is No. 17 West Thirty-first Street. Immediate possession. Will be shown upon application to Mr. Harvey, Superintendent of Life Build- ing, 21 West Thirty-first Street.