Life, 1913-10-23 · page 36 of 40
Life — October 23, 1913 — page 36: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. It contains four commercial advertisements typical of early 1900s magazines: 1. **Arrow Shirts & Collars** — promotes men's formal evening wear with technical details about non-bulging shirt bosoms 2. **Blauvelt Sweaters** — hand-knitted women's and men's sweaters emphasizing durability and tailoring 3. **"The Lady Who Smoked Cigars"** — promotes a 50-cent novelty story by Rupert Hughes about a woman smoker (likely humorous/scandalous for the era) 4. **Illustration with caption** — shows a silhouetted scene with dialogue where a child argues dogs deserve heaven so he'll misbehave "as naughty as he pleases" The page reflects early 1900s consumer culture and social attitudes (notably, women smoking was presented as novelty entertainment). No political figures or satire are evident.
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1902 ey 80 ime, ARROW SHIRTS DONCHESTER an evening shirt has a bosom that cannot bulge, because the end slides over the trouser band, keeping it always flat and in its place.—$2.00 and up. ARROW COLLARS Watporr, Newrort, Vatcourt —all good for evening wear. CLUETT, PEABODY & CO., INC., Makers, TROY, N.Y. yarns, the “Blauvelt” fits the form with a made-to-measure smoothness, comfort and lasting shapeliness. Smoked Cigars You will not be disappointed in her after reading this snappy little story by Rupert Hughes. A delightful hour’s reading. Fifty cents per copy Life Publishing Company 17 West 31st Street New York You simply cannot wear out the becoming -looks and fit so char- acteristic of Being knit to shape by HAND methods, of finest long combed The Hand-made buttonholes won't tear out and the reinforced pockets won't lote their shape. Seams ractically invisible. Strictly Hand Eoshed in every Made for men and women in a wide variety of smart styles, in a beautiful range of colors, and in all stitches. ‘When buying sweaters, insist on the fashionable ard perfect fitting “Blauvelt.”” If not readily obtainable, write us and wis Will ae thal yoo. woe sipped. Write for Book of Styles The Blauvelt Knitting Co. Plane Street, Newark, N. J. T, DEAR, DOGS DON'T GO TO HEAVEN.” “WELL, THEN, I’M GOIN’ TO LET FIDO BE JUS’ AS NAUGHTY AS HE PLEASES.” comicbooks.com