Life, 1905-06-01 · page 44 of 52
Life — June 1, 1905 — page 44: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not editorial content or satire. It contains six commercial advertisements from the early 20th century: 1. **Corliss-Coon Collars** — promotes detachable shirt collars, emphasizing durability through repeated laundering 2. **Nestor Cigarettes** — Egyptian cigarettes imported to America, claiming manufacturing "perfection" 3. **ABC Wardrobe Trunk** — storage furniture for clothing 4. **Jaeger Sanitary Underwear** — health-focused undergarments 5. **Dr. Deimel Linen-Mesh Underwear** — competing undergarment brand emphasizing comfort over wool The cartoon labeled "Mr. Bug" shows a humorous weather observation about sudden rain showers—a light social observation unrelated to the ads. **For modern readers:** These ads reflect consumer culture priorities of the 1910s: durability, imported luxury goods, health consciousness, and proper storage/appearance standards. The emphasis on "sanitary" underwear reflects genuine health concerns of the era.
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ounss The Reigning Style The Outing collar, introduced Ty adopted by well dressed men tho’ copied under many Is, none possess its distinctive and perfect fit. Be sure to *orliss-Coon Outi acol- lar you'll enjoy wearing If You Want to Know about wearing qualities, mark your collars each time they go to the faundry. You will find that Cor- liss-Coon collars outwear others. And here's why— They are always full 4-ply strength with heavy interlining cut away at the end of the folding line so they will fold more times with- out breaking. . * t dealers for Corliae Th Corliss, Coon & Co. 18C Street, Troy, N. Yo Acknowledged the Leader in the land of their nativity, where cigarette manufac- turing has reached Perfection. NESTOR (NESTOR GIANACLIS, CAIRO.) are the A FACT.—The delicacy and t imported in larger packages. Or LEDGER, SONS & CO. CIGARETTES SPECIALTY. — Twenty-two Carat Gold.Tipped “Queens and “Kings.” Nothing on the market dike them — quite unique. vor of Nestor Cigarettes the $0 or 100 (tin) Sole Importers, 20 Central St., Boston. standard American manufac- turers strive to attain. fe better retained when dealer. Mr. Bug “V0 AS SURPRISING HOW QUICKLY THESE SUDDEN SHOWERS COMP UP OUT OF A CLEAR SKY is the one perfe Every article in its insta to ift—drawers for everything—lasts a iitetime, Price $33.00 and Upwarda r wintrated boot ler,” sent omregucst, An investment that always’ pays: Jaeger Sanitary Underwear} Insures the Best Wealth—Health The lightness and porosity of our Summer Weights secure the body inst the clammy feel cf a perspiration-soaked underwear New York + $06 Fifth Dilyn.: 46 Patton St. Phila. 1510 Chestnat St. Agents tn all Principal Culies. For ten years this Underwear has been bringing health, comfort and. satis- faction to more and more people. It gives refreshing comfort where woolens gave irritation, It wards off colds. It keeps the body dry and comfortable. In short, it is the idea! underwear for everyone everywhere. Sample of the fabric and Booklet about it free. Deimel Linen-Mesh Co. 491 Broadway, New York. Brooxtyn, N. Y. Montreat, C. San Franctsco, CAL. Wasminctox, D.C. Loxpon, W. C., Exc. comicbooks.com