Life, 1889-09-05 · page 2 of 16
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# "Who Is It?" Prize Puzzle This page features a contest from *Life* magazine where readers attempt to identify a bearded man's face based on his distinctive facial hair alone. The J.B. Williams Co. (a soap manufacturer) sponsored this "Prize Puzzle," offering a full-sized cake of their "Yankee Shaving Soap" as the prize. The contest plays on the era's popular "puzzle" entertainment format—guessing games were common magazine features. The mystery figure appears to be a famous American, likely a president or public figure, given the text's reference to "Presidents" and "Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap" association. However, without additional context or caption, the specific identity remains unclear from the image alone. The puzzle's humor relies on readers recognizing someone from facial hair alone.
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