Life, 1912-12-05 · page 105 of 116
Life — December 5, 1912 — page 105: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a full-page **advertisement** for Comfy Footwear by the Daniel Green Felt Shoe Company (New York). It showcases four shoe styles—"The De Luxe," "The Tailor-Made," "The Peerless," and "Puss-in-Boots"—with product images, prices, and descriptions emphasizing "Beauty, Comfort, Luxury, Quality." The only notable textual element is a competitive jab: "There are no 'Comfys' but Daniel Green 'Comfus'"—a trademark clarification distinguishing their brand from imitators. The decorative borders and ornate frames are typical period design. This is purely commercial content, not political or social commentary.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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