Life, 1905-03-02 · page 10 of 44
Life — March 2, 1905 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **page of advertisements**, not political cartoons or satire. It contains four product ads typical of early 20th-century Life magazine: 1. **Williams' Shaving Stick** — promotes grooming products with health/comfort messaging 2. **Pears' Soap** — humorously claims soap selection is as important as book selection, warning against "soap evils" 3. **Boston Garter** — advertises men's leg wear with an illustration of a woman's leg, emphasizing durability 4. **Peerless Direct Drive Touring Cars** — showcases an automobile with lifestyle imagery The page reflects **period attitudes about consumption and masculinity**. There's no political satire here—just consumer marketing from an era when such ads appeared regularly in Life's pages alongside its actual editorial cartoons and humor.
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‘LIFE: Your face has a right to health and comfort. Insist on Williams’ Shaving Stick. The strong, handsome, compact metal case, covered with maroon leatherette, in which Williams’ Shaving Stick is enclosed, isan ornament to the dress- ing stand or toilet outfit. WILLIAMS! SHAVING STICKS AR SOLD BY DRUGGISTS AND D ER! IN TOILET ARTICLES WHERE. PRICE, 25 CENTS, FAILS TO SUP! e ae Trial Size for 4 Ceats in Stamps. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO. Glastonbury, Conn. | Pears Soap, like books, should f be chosen with discretion. Both are capable of infinite harm. The selection of Pears’ is a perfect choice and a safeguard against soap evils. Matchless for the complexion, All over the civilized world THE IMPROVED BOSTON GARTER 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 CEO. FROST CO., Makers, Boston, Mass., U.S. A. Oo. for Silk, oe. for Cotton, Sample Pair. REFUSE art SUBSTITUTES ¥ Unalloyed Enjoyment t is found in the luxurious comfort, won- ie 7 derful power and perfect control of the | [ Touring Cars Motors of the same powerful type of con- that in the famous Peerless holds all world’s track exquisite finish com- t mechanical efficiency bility make a Peerless. tar a source of lasting satisfaction to its Prices for 1905, Our 1905 catalogue with detailed description ‘of all models sent on request. The Peerless Motor Car Co. 40 Lisbon St., Cleveland, 0. Memcer Asrociation License! Actemsblis Masctacturere comicbooks.com