Life, 1912-06-06 · page 54 of 56
Life — June 6, 1912 — page 54: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **period advertisements** rather than editorial cartoons or satire. The ads include: - **Martell's Brandy**: luxury liquor claiming five centuries of quality, appointed supplier to the British House of Lords - **Dean's Bon Voyage Boxes**: gift boxes of cakes and candies for travelers, with prices ranging $6–$25 - **Coldwell Motor Lawn Mower**: industrial/commercial mowing equipment for golf courses and parks - **The Miniature Life**: promotional offering a miniature color edition of Life magazine itself The page's header "From George I. to George V" references British monarchs across centuries, emphasizing Martell's longevity and prestige. The sole editorial element is a small cartoon figure marked "EXTRA!" advertising the miniature magazine offer. The content reflects early-20th-century consumer culture: luxury goods, travel accessories, and mechanical innovation marketed to affluent readers. There is **no political satire present** on this particular page.
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pei iats babe Jo.8 From George I. to George V. MARTELL’S BRANDY has known but One Quality--- The Best BLUE AND SILVER LABEL Messrs. Martell & Co. have been appointed to supply Brandy to the House of Lords HOUSE EST, 1715 Sole Agents: G. S, NICHOLAS & CO. New York NNNNNNNNNNNNNIN NAN NNN NN NNN NN NN NN NN NNN HN NNN NNN NNN HH, XNKS: ENNANANNNNANNANANNNNANNNN ANNAN HN NH NHN HNN: j BON VOYAGE BOXES A Gift that will prove acceptable to the traveler is Dean's Bon Voyage Box, filled with Dean's appetizing Cakes and Candies. The Combination Bon Voyage Box has proved a great success and this season's novelty — Dean’s Surprise Bon Voyage Box with six packages, one for each day out, Is still better—$18. They are fully described in Illustrated Price List “C,” sent promptly on request. Prices: $6, $7, $10, $12, $12.50, $15, $18, $20 and $25. 628 Fifth Avenue New York City ESTABLISHED 73 YEARS: COLDWELL ~MOTOR LAWN MOWER IESE MACHINES ARE USED ON MANY OP THE LEADING GOLF COURSES, eee PARKS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THEY IMPROVI ost. tof “EXTRA!” A free copy for Everybody who wants one of The Miniature Life Life is now sending out to his friends a min- iature copy, printed in colors, and full of the best things which have peared i in Life for many years. All you ‘need to secure a copy of this issue (size 444 x 534) is to forward your name and address and a two-cent stamp to Life, 17 West 31st Street, New York. comicbooks.com