Life, 1913-12-04 · page 6 of 112
Life — December 4, 1913 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, with limited editorial content. The main cartoon, titled "Diana of the Crossways," shows a woman in classical dress appearing to direct traffic or navigate a street intersection. The reference is to a literary work, likely evoking themes of female independence or agency in navigating modern urban life. The editorial section "The Neighborly Spirit" contains a brief anecdote about community cooperation—a man borrows wood from a neighbor, illustrating small-town social bonds. The bulk of the page advertises commercial products: Jaeger wool clothing, Evans' Ale (promoting it as a Christmas gift), and most prominently, the Overland Limited passenger train service from Chicago to San Francisco. These ads reflect early 20th-century consumer culture and transportation infrastructure rather than political satire.
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ali 4b hy LIFE aia The Neighborly Spirit The neighborly spirit is an excellent thing to cultivate, although not, perhaps, as it is cultivated in the following story : “How do you like your new home?” a friend asked a man who had recently it moved into the village. ‘A Piedmont Sestharn Red Coser Wardrobe Couch “Pretty well.” Finest Xmas, birthday or wedding gift. A lax. “Have you called on your neighbors Srionslounes cad arpemy redeadareh pipet eben s and small rooms, ee F “ woolens from moths, mice, dust and dai to b:eathe 0,” the newcomer admitted, “I teen days' free trial. Factory prices Freeh eae 7 through the pores, as Na- haven't. But I'm going to if any more Book Free We for \Mostrated 64 ture intended-—it provides fp, Pledmont, Ret Cotar Che aan for inhalations, and exhal- Pledmont RedCodarChestCo.. Dept. 0. Statesville mc, ations, retains the warmth and repelsthecold. Forthe sake’ of health and com- fort wear genuine, porous, undyed, Jaeger Made Woolen underwear-it will Ga help you to keep well all winter. Jaeger Woolen coats, stockings, sweaters, woe eee Saves a Business Day On Your Trip to California The Overland Limited takes you from Chicago to San New York: 306 Fifth Ave., 22 Maiden Lane Francisco in 64 hours and 30 minutes. Leaves Chicago e " every day at 7.00 p.m., arrives in San Francisco at 9.30 on Brooklyn: 504 Fulton St. Boston: 324 Boylston St. 4 : Parcs f A x WARE the morning of the third day. Providing, in addition, every Phila. : 1516 Chestaut St. Chicago: 126 N. State St. : : ; A . luxurious feature of equipment and service devised by mod- Agents in all Principal Cities ern transportation experts to make travel delightful. Passenger list is limited, so that all can be accommodated in uncrowded comfort. OVERLAND LIMITED The finest cars that the Pullman Company can build compose this truly “limited” train, the only daily extra-fare train to California, and the only exclusively first-class train to San Francisco. Accommodations offer the choice of drawing rooms or compartments, which may be also en- gaged en suite, and standard sleeping car berths. Buffet-Club car, Din- ing car and Observation-Library car, bathing facilities and barber shop. Attendants include a ladies’ maid, stenographer, barber and valet. Route is via the dustless double track, protected by automatic electric Free Trial for Xmas of my wood is missing.” —Youth'’s Companion. Dr. Jaeger’s S. W. S. Co.’s Own Stores “DIANA OF THE CROSSWAYS” The Happiest Thought For Christmas is how to do the greatest good to the greatest number for the longest time. To make the deed worthy of the thought order for friend or friends a barrel containing 10 dozen bottles of Evans’ It will prolong the good cheer of the season over a good part of the year, and promote real fireside comfort, kindly rance and appreciation. Apply to Nearest Dealer or C. H. EVANS & SONS, Hudsoa, N.Y. block safety signals, of the CHICAGO © NORTH WESTERN UNION PACIFIC SOUTHERN PACIFIC Let us send you our Overland Limited book, which describes briefly the remarkable service offered by this unique train. Special attention given to mail inquiries. We will gladly send a representative to call on you, who will make all arrangements for your trip. Address Chicago or New York, asking for Overland Limited Book No. 32. J. B, DEFRIEST, General Eastern Agent Union Pacific R.R., 287 Broadway, New York ‘W.G, NEIMYER, General Agent H. A. GROSS, General Agent Southern Pacific Co. Chicago & North Western Railway 5S W. Jackson Bivd., Chicago 148 S, Clark St., Chicago Ticket Offices in All Principal Cities, Including Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, St. Louis, New York, Chicago