Life Magazine – October 28, 1909 (# 1409) – Spook’s Number

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Cover : Spooky scene of man driving along at night in an open car without headlights as all kinds of ghoulies swoop in on him, art by Rea Irvin.

– SPOOK’S NUMBER (lots of humor on ghosts and hauntings).
– Full page color ads for Pierce Arrows cars (art by Adolph Treidler, building with very tall portico, woman carrying small dog), Hartford Dunlop Detachable Tires.
– Full page black and white ads for The Prudential Insurance Company (household bills paid for life), Baldwin Piano Company (nice art of people at a small concert), Smith Premier Typewriter company (new model 10 visible), Williams’ Shaving Stick, Scribner’s Magazine for November 1909.
– Full page art or cartoon art by Harrison Cady (Another wonderful artwork from Harrison : a menagerie of spooks).
– Two page centerspread art by Johnson (Sorry, I can’t guess the first name, unknown signature), “Another descendant,” Ghosts of house cooing over new infant.
– Some current events include : Resignation of Mr. Crane as Minister to China; Explorer Dr. Cook (fake claim of summit of Mt. McKinley, same for north pole); Reputation of judge candidate Gaynor.
– And much, much more.