Life, 1902-11-06 · page 21 of 24
Life — November 6, 1902 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or editorial cartooning. It contains five commercial advertisements typical of early 1900s publications: 1. **Williams Shaving Stick** — product advertisement emphasizing quality 2. **New York City Bond offering** — municipal financial announcement 3. **Kitchen Utensils (Agate Nickel-Steel)** — reassurance ad addressing safety concerns about enamel coating toxicity 4. **Boston Garter** — men's hosiery with anatomical diagram showing the product's function 5. **The Equitable Life Insurance Society** — insurance company showcasing a customer success story: a policyholder who invested $487.40 annually for 20 years and received $14,885.30 at maturity, presented as a Thanksgiving gratitude narrative The only potentially satirical element is subtle: the Equitable ad's emotional framing—positioning insurance as enabling family prosperity and holiday celebration—represents early corporate advertising's shift toward emotional appeals rather than bare product information.
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oat. minis repens pound bears the seal of universal approval. For rich, healing lather, convenience and elegance of style it is peerless, Price, Twenty-five Cents, of all Druggists. THE: J. B. WILLIAMS; CO., Glastonbury, Ct. LOXDOM PARIS DRESDEN svDMEY. $6,500,000 Payable Nov., 1952 Kitchen Utensils | , NO POISON : Has Ever Been Found in the Enamel of Agate Nickel- Steel Ware. The BLUE LABEL If substitutes are offered, write ws New Rooklet Free, Agata Nickel-Steel Ware ts sold by. the leading Derartment and Housefurnishing Stores, Lalance & Grosjean Mtg. Coy ‘New York, Bostoo, Chicago. Improved BOSTON GARTER THE STANDARD FOR GENTLEMEN ALWAYS EASY WEE Tho Name “BOSTON GARTER” Is stamped oo Les flat to the leg—never Slips, Tears nor Unfastens Senate pals Suk Se. een ~~ oF0. FROST bel’ “VELVET GRIP" PATENT HAS BEER! SUSTMNED BY THE U. S. CIRCUIT COURT NEW YORK CITY 32% COLD EXEMPT BONDS $1,000,000 Payable Nov., 1942 TO BE SOLD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1902 Send bids in a sealed envelope enclosed in ‘the addressed envelope. Two per cent. of par value bid for, in cash or certified check on State or National bank of New York City, must scoom pany bid. This deposit will be returned day of sale to unsuccessful bidders if called for, ‘or fuller information see ‘* City Record,” or address EDWARD M. GROUT, Comptroller City of New York, 280 Broadway, New York. J.H.HYDE VICE PRESIDENT JW. ALEXANDER PRESIDENT @@ A HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Twenty years ago—on November 28",1882- a young man, B)| years of age took out Endowment No.251,427 in the Equitable for $10,000. He paid 4 $487. #9. and each year since has paid a similar amount. to oe ® This year— two days before Thanksgiving- his policy matures,and he can receive incash $14,885.30 This is areturn of all premiums paid— enerty Apply to GAGE F. Send this coupon for particulars of such a policy issued at your age THE EQUITABLE SOCIETY, 120 Broséway, New York, Dept. No. 27. Please send me information regarding an Endowment for $ if issued at .... ears of age. comicbooks.com~