Life, 1913-02-06 · page 7 of 48
Life — February 6, 1913 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two advertisements with no satirical content or political cartoons. **Left side:** Smith's Island Oysters ad promoting oysters from Virginia's Smith's Island, with a map showing the location. It emphasizes "delicious salty flavor and absolute purity" and notes availability at "first class Clubs, Hotels and Restaurants." Below is a humorous illustration labeled "This Lady's With Me" showing a man and woman with a child, likely depicting social/dating scenarios. **Right side:** Welch's Grape Juice ad ("The National Drink") targeting women entertaining at home. It promotes serving the juice at formal and informal winter social gatherings, offering recipes and a mail-order option. Both ads reflect early 20th-century consumer culture and gender roles.
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—_ ——— “Everybody’s eating them” Eating what ? | Smith’s Island Oysters Why 2 Because of their delicious salty flavor and absolute purity Look / See where they come from! | At all first class Clubs, Hotels and Restaurants | SMITH’S ISLAND OYSTER CO., 21 Se. William St., New York City i Tel. Broad 343 _ || ‘ “Che National Drink” Welch’s gives a desirable touch of cheerful hospitality to the formal and informal social affairs of Winter time. It may be served either plain or in punches and other delicious drinks. Welch’s is now relied upon by thousands of } women who face the problems of entertaining. | You should keep a supply in the house. It is always ready to serve, and everybody enjoys drinking it. From Our Free Book of Recipes for Drinks and Desserts Sent on request WELCH PUNCH—Orne pint of Welch’s, one quart plain or charged water, juice of three lemons and one orange, and one cup of sugar. Mix and serve very cold. Do more than ask for ‘‘Grape Juice’’— Say Welch’s—and GET IT! ft If unable to obtain Welch's of your dealer we will send a trial dozen pints for $3, express prepaid cast of Omaha. Sample 4-0z. bottle, mailed, 10c. Order a supply now. The Welch Grape Juice Company “quis apy’s witt ae” | q Westfield, N. Y. comicbooks.com