Life, 1887-05-26 · page 14 of 18
Life — May 26, 1887 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising** from a late 19th-century Life magazine. The central featured item is a testimonial advertisement for "Zonweiss," a tooth-cleaning product marketed with endorsements from prominent figures. The key claim appears in the text: an endorsement letter from **Charles P. Johnson, ex-Lieutenant Governor of Missouri**, praising Zonweiss's effectiveness and pleasant taste. This represents a common Victorian advertising practice—using notable public figures' names to build credibility for consumer products. The "blue jar and white spoon" referenced in the title refers to Zonweiss's packaging, which apparently was distinctive enough to warrant emphasis. The advertisement emphasizes that the product appeals to "Officers of the Army and Navy, Chemists, Engineers...notable Ladies, and refined people"—targeting upper-class consumers. The surrounding advertisements (Recamier Cream, Breakfast Cocoa, tailoring services) reflect typical luxury goods marketed in Life magazine during this era, suggesting this was a publication aimed at affluent readers. **This page contains no political satire**—it is straightforward commercial advertising typical of the period.
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/ Entirel fires, hy¢ open thr i RAILRG LADIES’ TAILOR. GOWNS, of Specially Light Weight for Summer Wear. WRAPS, for Ocean and European Travel, ie RIDING HABITS, for Park or Country. ay 210 Fifth Avenue, New York. “ Cavanagh, Sandford & Co. | THE BLUE JAR AND WHITE SPOON, OFFICERS of the Army and Navy, Chemists, Engineers, Physi- cians, . \ \ fy Prominent Actors and Artists, Ministers of the Gospel, ‘eyering Merchant Tazlors Railway Magnates, Judges, Senators, Professors of Dental Colleges, fq “itor fo : Vy Mankers and Merchants, notable Ladies, and refined people eve TT J where, have been pleased not only with the,snowy- white creamy 7 and Importers, S i weiss, "but the Beautiful blue jar containidg-ite and its little white ae thes Spoon for putting it on the brush. tly fur ZONWEISS IS MADE FROM NEW MATERIALS. iaeaes o There : THERE’S NOTHING LIKE IT_IN THE WORLD. aeate Opposite Fifth Ave. Hotel, NEW YORK Z Sis ‘The last letter received relating to Zonweiss is from Hon. CHAS. equipped a . P, JOHNSON, ex-Lt.-Gov. of Missouri. He writes as follows: The bo Sr. Louts, April 26, bb an & Gentiemen: With regard to your Zonweiss, I find that it cleanses MAKERS OF NYS the teeth thoroughly, is easy of application, has a delicate and pleas 7 ant flavor, leaves no after taste, and is in every way very acceptable, fm Take t THE SHIRT \ Very respectfully, | CHARLES P. JOHNSON. e &§ Zonweiss can be obtained of Druggists, or will be phe. by MAIL fm *£astpo on receipt of 35 cents, by Jounson & Jonnson, Operative Chemists, PAJAMAS AND UNDERWEAR, oy Gedar Street, New York, PE i Comp the finest Tue rawous—— JAMES W. RENWICK, “WHAT TO DO” |=: By eith An el © book carefull led, il 39 WOOSTER STREET, | trated: einai description and correct rules of 8 Campobel | AS in Stock a Large Assort- | sentpost-paid upon receipt of eight cents in stamps: . s' Kadress aH WAKSIEEN, Gon. Pass. ‘Agent, Take st | ment of SEASONABLE ° ‘St. Paul, Minnesota. may alwa Guaranteed to cure blotches and pimples, to heal the etfects| CARRIAGES, including Novelties = miles ; the of sun and wind, and render the skin fresh and youthful. The dri PRICES. , in Buck-Boards, Depot Wagons, noel Recamier Cream, $1.50. Shooting Wagons, Carts, etc. Also, aeat ease ja large number of Second-Hand | ‘ | Vehicles by BREWSTER & CO. | as fall inf j | (of Broome Street.) _ l. (| GOLD MEDAL, PARIS, 1878 QW Nee % BAKER’S | RECAMIER BALM AND POWDER, “Sa Breakfast Cocoa. FOR THE COMPLEXION. Warranted absolutely pure Cocoa, Prepared froma recipe used for many years by the noted from which the excess of il has been French Beauty, Mme. Recamier, and never before manu- removed. It has three times the strength factured for sale. Indorsed by hundreds of well-known \ of Cocoa mixed with Starch, Arrowroot | women, among them Mrs. James Brown Potter, Mrs. | |i or Sugar, and is therefore far more eco- Langtry, Mmes. Patti, Bernhardt, Davenport, nomical, casting less than one cent a cup. | Mme. Modjeska, Mrs. Elia Wheeler Wilcox, and by | It is delicious, nourishing, strengthening, Professor Stillman, who has analyzed and thoroughly | {i I easily digested, and admirably adapted 16 West 23d STREET, G EDEN E A PRINC The cheapest and purest water d Water -onstantly in Summer and Winter, all indorses the Recamier Preparations. Send for circular witl for invalids as well as for persons in copies of these letters. For sale by druggists and dealers health, in fancy goods everywhere, and by the sole manufacturer and proprietor, at wholesale'and retail by HARRIET HUBBARD AYER, ___#7 Union square, New vor. W, BAKER & CO., Dorchester, Mass, CROUCH & FITZCERALD WILBUR’S _ZZy ove rus most natiance Cc OA- f of p= TRUNKS, Baas, s vy | &e., &., =T H 723 SIXTH AVE , below 42d St. y, The finest Powd phi for family 559 BROAD NAY tei Zones St. | Reguiros no toliag. tnvalualile te Dyspen tics cae, Bea. i ane te Os NEW YORK. ‘Yor (rial con, 0. WILBUE & SONS, Philagelphio. Sold by Grocers everywhere. Try Hygeia Sparkling Water in bottles. HERE can be no question as tc the purity of Hygeia Distilled Waters By using Hygeia Distill: chance of dangerous fevers can be-aveded. in the world,