Life, 1905-06-01 · page 37 of 52
Life — June 1, 1905 — page 37: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine, not a satirical cartoon page. It contains four distinct advertisements: 1. **Shaw Stocking Co.** (top): Promotes new summer socks (Styles R8 and R9) in navy blue with white or pink stripes, priced at 25¢ per pair. 2. **Andrew Usher & Co.** (lower left): Advertises "Old Vatted Glenlivet Whisky" from Edinburgh, supported by a testimonial letter from a chemistry lecturer (dated 1891) certifying it as a "pure Spirit" and "wholesome beverage." 3. **Smith Premier Typewriter** (right): Features a typewriter with bi-chrome ribbon capability, allowing users to "touch a lever and instantly write another color," useful for emphasis and display. Notes the ribbon's use by banks and insurance companies. 4. **G.S. Nicholas** (bottom): Listed as the sole New York agent for the whisky. There is no political satire or social commentary visible on this page—it is straightforward commercial advertising typical of early 20th-century Life magazine content.
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NEW STYLES ** fas/ IIILE solid colors —blacks, tans, and blues — STYLES R8 and R9 ul are always in good taste, neat stripe effects with a mere suggestion of color will be much worn this 25c. per pair ” 6 pairs $1.50—in neat, s this xfor ason, we have added Styles R8 durable box ; and Rg to our aoe line. These new effects we commend to your taste for style and comfort. Made from finest selected cottons and designed for Spring and Summer wear. Colors guaranteed, likewise fit and wear. Style R8. Navy Blue ground with fine White Stripes Style R9. Navy Blue ground with fine Rose Pink Stripes Price of this half-hose, 25c. per pair, or 6 pairs in attractive box $1.50. We want your dealer to supply you If unable to obtain them, send your order direct to us. Goods sent upon receipt of price to any address in U.S., delivery charges prepaid by us. SHAW STOCKING co. 170 Shaw Street - - LOWELL, MASS. |Touch a lever instantly write another color for emphasis for display or any other reason, ov the REGISTERED EDINBURGH. Typewriter Anelytical Laboratory. Surgeons’ Hall, | wi ith Edinburgh, 2nd November, 1891. rs is, LT have made a careful chemi Is Bi -Ch ie Glenlivet Whisky Hlenfivet amd 1 rome Whiskies) sampled by me from stock in sealed czs om Warehonse, ad find such to be of : ing thoroughly matured and free from R bb . It is a very pure Spirit, and either 1 on pd water forms a highly palatable . Ribbons inked for copying and record are used largely by Banks, Insurance Companies, etc. Tne Swit Prewer TreewnTER Co., ot and wholesome beverage. Stevenson Macadam, Ph.D. Lecturer on Chemistry G. S. NICHOLAS, Sole Agent, 43 Beaver St., New York. comicbooks.com