Life Magazine – August 8, 1907 (# 1293)

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Cover : Young lady marrying unimposing little man, whole wedding party in swim suits, “Sporting item : landing a big fish at Newport,” art by A. B. Walker.

– Full page ads for Dewar’s White Label Scotch, Feathersilk petticoats (with some red).

– Full page art or cartoon art by J. Conacher (The voice : Deacon Dewlap gets a call. He thinks it is the voice of God, but it is from a hot air balloon), George Blake (Love’s young dream, couple cuddling in rowboat and about to go over a waterfall).

– Two page centerspread art by C. Clyde Squires, “You’re the only girl I ever loved,” man whispering to his girl as shades of seven other women look on in disbelief.

– Some current events include : Travelers say summer is best in the USA, Many Americans go to Europe for the summers, Federal and State courts in North Carolina clash over the new railroad laws, Bad habits in automobiles and the users of them tend to the destruction of those who indulge them.

– Small photo of kids in a meadow down by the brook at Life’s Fresh Air camp.

– The Boy President, or Rollo in the White House, by John T. Wheelwright.

– And many more smaller artworks, cartoon art, and ads … a very entertaining vintage publication!

– And much more 1907   2Neat antique Life magazine content – cool!