Life Magazine – August 20, 1908 (# 1347) – Sailing

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Cover : Woman sitting on the rail of a large sailing ship, looking out at racing sloops, lovely art signed, but not quite legible, J Clarke??

– Full page color ad for Toasted Corn Flakes by Kellogg (When Johnny comes marching home).

– Small illustrated ad for Milkweed Cream, as it is an irritant, I wonder how it could be good for skin!

– Two page centerspread art by William H. Walker, 1908, various armies on the field greeting each other.

– Some current events include : Judge Taft’s speech of acceptance, Telegrams between President Roosevelt and Harvard President Eliot.

– Half page photo of kids playing Bean Bag at Life’s Fresh Air Farm.

– Hugely funny short column on husbands!!

– And much, much more.