Life, 1905-09-07 · page 10 of 42
Life — September 7, 1905 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains four advertisements, not political cartoons. The ads promote: 1. **Williams' Shaving Stick** — claims superiority by not drying or irritating the face 2. **Pears' Soap** — emphasizes purity and gentle lathering without harsh alkali 3. **Boston Garter** — hosiery with a "Velvet Grip" cushioned clasp, highlighting comfort and durability 4. **Andrew Usher & Co. Scotch Whisky** — advertises two premium brands The page reflects early-20th-century consumer marketing conventions: product comparisons emphasizing safety/comfort, testimonial-style claims, and appeals to respectability. The garter ad's leg illustration was standard for the era. These ads reveal period concerns about product quality and gentlemen's grooming standards.
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GOLD MINE wouldn’t compensate you for an irritated, poisoned face. Protect yourself by insisting on Williams’ Shaving Stick “The only kind that won’t smart and dry on the face.” Send 4 Cents ia Stamps for Trial Stick ' THE J.B. WILLIAMS Co. Glastonbury, Conn. Pears The ingredients in many soaps, require free alkali to saponify them. The rich, cool lather of Pears’ does not result from free alkali, fats or rosin. Pears’ and purity are synonymous. 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 GEO. FROST CO., Makers, Boston, Mass., U.S.A. REFUSE Att SUBSTITUTES 5c. for Cotton, Samplo Pair. G. S. NICHOLAS, Sole Agent, New York.