Life, 1912-09-12 · page 50 of 52
Life — September 12, 1912 — page 50: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **advertisements** with one cartoon element. The ads promote Belle Mead Sweets (candies from Trenton, New Jersey), Houbigant perfume from Paris, and a promotional offer for "The Miniature Life" magazine itself. The only satirical content is the **tiger cartoon** (bottom right) with the caption "I ATE AN OSTRICH AND THE FEATHERS TICKLE." This appears to be a visual joke—a tiger's amused expression after eating an ostrich, with the absurdist humor that feathers would tickle on the way down or in the stomach. It's unclear what broader social commentary, if any, this references; it may simply be a humorous filler illustration typical of Life's satirical style. The page overall reflects early 20th-century advertising aimed at affluent consumers, emphasizing luxury goods (French perfume, quality candies) and refinement.
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are the most delicious ca dies you ever t ane and luscious pure and so care! fully. made that they may be caten without stint. As exquis- ite as the candics them- are the dainty Belle “ad boxes. No matter where you buy these sweets you will find them fresh—for we prohibit the sale of any of our candies after they have lost their first rich delicacy. drug stores of “EXTRA!” A free copy for Everybody who wants one 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 appeared in Life for many years. All you need to secure a copy of this issue (size 414 x 53) is to forward your name and address and a two-cent stamp to Life, 17 West 31st Street, New York. oeur de eannette (HEART OF JEANNETTE) R Cl fume most subtly enhances a woman's personality. It 1s The Glory the Garden blended into the most seduc- tive fragrance by the world’s greatest perfumer— HOUBIGANT PARIS Exquisite, elusive, fascinating, expressive of delicate feeling and refined taste. All dealers, 2-0z. bottle, $3.15. Sample Bottle, 20¢ PARK & TILFORD 225 Fifth Avenue, New York Sole gents tn the United Stater “TATE AN OSTRICH AND THE FEATHERS TICKLE.” comicbooheee