Life, 1904-01-07 · page 8 of 36
Life — January 7, 1904 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists entirely of **advertisements**, not satirical cartoons. There is no political satire or social commentary to analyze. The four ads promote: a January linen sale at James McCutcheon & Co.; Walter Baker's chocolate and a recipe book; the "Improved Boston Garter" (a men's garter with a "Velvet Grip" clasp); and White Rose Glycerine Soap from Germany. These are straightforward commercial advertisements typical of early 20th-century magazines. The images show product illustrations and photographs designed to appeal to consumers—a woman using chocolate for baking, a leg demonstrating the garter, and a woman admiring flowers near soap displays. No satire or political meaning is present; this is simply a page of period advertising.
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AY Registered T Annual Sale At “The Linen Store” As has been our custom for many years past, we have arranged to hold, during the month of uary, a very exten- sive sale of Housekeeping Linens, etc.— Table Cloths, Napkins, Linen Sheets and Pillow Cases, Towels, Blankets, Quilts, Bed Spreads— and a beautiful line of hand-made French Lingerie. These various lines represent the products of the very best nd German manufacturers. especial feature of the however, is the fact that the rtment of Table Cloths a Napkins includes some of our est. most popular, and best designs—many of them having been imported thi on. Considering the variety and excellence of the designs, the wide range of qualities, the large assortment of sizes and the low prices. we believe this Sale will prove of especial interest to every housekeeper. 32-page Illustrated Booklet, quoting prices and mentioning goods in detail, mailed {ree on request. JAMES McCUTCHEON & CO., 14 West 23d St., N. Y. Walter Baker’s Chocolate Makes The Cake A Choice Recipe Book (80 pages), sent free, will tell you ho to make it. The next time you order Chocolate or Cocoa say : *«L want Walter Baker’s.’’ If you don't get it, let us know. WALTER BAKER & CO. Ltd. Established 1780 DORCHESTER, MASS. ; 40 Hiahest Awards in Europe and America All over the civilized world THE IMPROVED BOSTON ARTER IS KNOWN AND WORN Every Pair Warranted “Bl The Name is stamped on every loop— The CUSHION BUTTON CLASP Lies flat to the leg—never Slips, Tears nor Unfastens ALWAYS EASY GEO. FROST CO., Makers, Boston, Mass., U.S. A. REFUSE act SUBSTITUTES RENT AS CRYSTAL NT AS FLOWERS The best glycerine Soap, “No. 4711." Its purity is absolute ; its perfume unequalled. Used for’ years in the Court of H, 1. M, the Emperor of Russia, Can be applied to the most tender and delicate skin. Manufectured by FERD. MULHENS, Cologne, o/R. Germany. Sole U. S. Agents, MULHENS & KROPFP, 298 Broadway, New York. Send 15 cents for full size sample cake. comicbooks.com