Life, 1913-04-03 · page 46 of 52
Life — April 3, 1913 — page 46: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains three main ads: 1. **Dean's Wedding Services** — offers comprehensive wedding planning, including custom cakes with monograms, favors, and marriage documents. 2. **Metropolitan Magazine ad** — promotes a story by **Frank Chance** (a famous baseball manager of the era) titled "Who Will Win the Pennant?" The ad references the "Hot Stove League"—a baseball term for off-season fan discussion about upcoming seasons. It appeals to baseball enthusiasts by suggesting the April 10th weather forecast matters to pennant predictions. 3. **James McCutcheon & Co.** — advertises fine Irish and French linen handkerchiefs at various price points for men, women, and children. The bottom illustration titled "The Forbidden Path" appears to be unrelated editorial content, not part of these advertisements. The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and leisure interests (weddings, baseball, luxury goods).
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END us the color scheme for your wedding, the S number of guests expected at the reception and the size of the bridal party, and we will be pleased to send you suggestions of DEAN'S latest New York ideas. These will include prices of DEAN'S famous Wedding Cake in boxes with monograms of distinctive design, the Bride’s Cake, containing special gifts, unusual favors for the bridal party, cases for ices, special confetti, the bride’s cake knife, the marriage service book and wedding certificate, the wedding gift record, etc, . , 628 FIFTH Established —— ) AVENUE Years New York Who will win the Pennant? If you’re a member of the Hot Stove League and if you're praying that April loth will be a clear, sunny day, read Frank Chance story, “Who Will Win the Pennant ?” in the April number of the METROPOLITAN The Livest Magazine in America 15 cents All News-stands y Registered ‘ Established Trade Mark Half a Century Handkerchiefs At The “Linen Store” All of absolutely pure linen. For Men: Plain hemstitched Handkerchiefs of Irish and French manufacture, in all sizes and qualities, $1.50, 2.00, 3.00 and 6.00 per dozen. Initialed Handkerchiefs, with Block, Old English or Script letters, $3.00, 4.00 and 6.00 per dozen. For Women: Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, $1.20, 2.50, 3.00 and 6.00 per dozen. Embroidered Handkerchiefs, 25c, 50c, 75¢ and $1.00 each. Lace trimmed Handkerchiefs, $1.00, 2.00 and up to 5.00 each. For Children: Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, $1.20 to 6.00 per dozen. Mail Orders Receive Our Prompt Altention. James McCutcheon & Co. 5th Ave. 33rd & 34th Sts., N. Y. THE FORBIDDEN PATH f oF Fou F comicbooks.com