Life, 1914-11-05 · page 43 of 48
Life — November 5, 1914 — page 43: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **Life magazine advertising page** (page 827), not a political cartoon. It contains three advertisements: 1. **White Rock Mineral Water** (top)—positioned as a luxurious, health-conscious beverage suitable for serving with meals and light alcohol. 2. **"War as Viewed by Life"** (bottom left)—promoting a mail-order art portfolio compiling Life's satirical and dramatic war illustrations from the past decade. Readers could purchase this collection for 25 cents, suggesting Life had been publishing anti-war or critical commentary on warfare during this period. 3. **McCallum Silk Hosiery** (bottom right)—a product advertisement emphasizing quality and durability of silk stockings. The page reflects early 20th-century American consumer culture and Life's dual identity as both satirical publication and lifestyle magazine for the affluent.
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A ’ The Mineral Water DeLuxe It is the National Water Itis Health Conservation Itis proper complement toa ‘with light wines and liquors WHITE ROCK MINERAL SPRINGS COMPANY 100 BROADWAY NEW YORK EN whowearsilk hose exclusively find McCallum’s the most satisfac- tory obtainable today. A pair of McCallum's No. 326 may cost twice what you've been pay- by ing for other bleck silk . hose, but their rich beau- as viewed by Li é ty and strength to resist wear prove them a much better buy. Ask to see No. 1201— a fine black silk hose of A handsome art portfolio, printed in colors and moderate price, and ‘ apo ae No. 329, McCellum’s black and white, on coated paper. Bandeome two-tone A reproduction in extenso of the famous war ribbed hose. pictures, dramatic and satirical, which have ap- | peared in Lire during the past ten years. ] ar wh A pictorial arraignment of War. bd a VHNr Sent to any address on receipt of twenty-five . . cents, Silk Hosiery Address LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Sold at the Best Shops # 17 West 31st Street, New York. i Or, McCallum WHosiery Co. Ask your newsdealer Northampton, Mass. comicbooks.com