Life, 1912-12-19 · page 39 of 40
Life — December 19, 1912 — page 39: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine, not a political cartoon. It contains four product advertisements: 1. **Belle Mead Sweets** (candy) – standard product promotion 2. **Cascade Pure Whisky** – emphasizes "simplicity" and natural production methods 3. A **cartoon illustration** (lower left) showing a construction/building scene with the caption "HUM! LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE WUZ THINKIN' OF BUILDIN'!" – appears to be humorous commentary on urban development or construction, though the specific satire isn't clear without more context 4. **Milo Cigarettes** – boasts superiority over competitors The page reflects early-to-mid 20th century advertising standards, including now-banned products (whisky, cigarettes). The cartoon's point remains unclear without additional historical context about contemporary construction debates or local events.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Bon Bons & Chocolates We have every reason to believe that Belle Mead Sweets are the purest candies made in America. We have every réason to believe too that you will find them the most delicious candies you ever ate. Belle Mead Sweets Simplicity Nature—honesty—time. Nature's best for the grain—honesty for the distilling method—time for the aging. That’s why CASCADE | PURE WHISKY is simply perfect. Original bottling has old gold label. GEO A DICKEL & CQ, Distillers Nashville, Tenn. ion to rtfolio oF i ) If cigarettes were classed, you would have to put me in a class by myself—being ahead of all others. —MILO. Price In th Abroad, THE SURBRUG COMPANY New York THE WILLIAMS PRINTING COMPANY, NEW YORK comicbooks.com