Life, 1905-10-05 · page 6 of 44
Life — October 5, 1905 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising**, not political satire. It contains four distinct product advertisements: 1. **Corliss Coon Collars** - promotes men's collars claiming they don't develop "saw edges" from wear 2. **Knox Hat** - advertises men's hats as "the creation par excellence of the nation" 3. **Jaeger Underwear** - emphasizes wool undergarments for health and hygiene, with a small cartoon showing two figures discussing waterproofing 4. **Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer** and **Goerz Lens** camera equipment round out the page The only minor satirical element is the small Jaeger cartoon labeled "DID YOU WATER THE RUBBER PLANT, TOO?" / "OF COURSE NOT! IT'S WATERPROOF" — a mild joke about waterproof clothing. Otherwise, this reflects early 20th-century consumer advertising focused on quality menswear and household products.
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-LIFE- WW — \ - — \ “ Corliss Coon Collars | do not develop ‘saw edges’ be- cause they are made with a ‘‘gut- ter seam.’’ Both inner and outer surface linens are folded inovera heavy interlining. Instead of a sharply folded edge of starched liner. next the neck, Corliss Coon Collars have two equally support- ed, rounded edges to withstand the Wear and put off the day of rough edges that chafe the neck. Werner bas a bit more style than i ing collars. It is shaped If you are an pt of the price, 2 for 4 per do Wri Kinke"—the now book of atyles and correct dress. Corliss, Coon & Co. 18 M Street, Troy, N.Y. Blue Ribbon The Beer of Quality The vigor of the malt and the vim of the hops. Patronize American industries. Wear a KNOX HAT the creation par excellence of the nation. 8 in all the principal cities in the world, | —! TClake— “DID YOU WATER THE RUBBER PLANT, TOO?” “OF COURSE NoT! 11'S WATERPROOF.” The superiority of Wool for underwear is an ac- cepted principle of modern HW hygicne. Jaeger” is war- ranted all wool, of finest fibre and softest weave. This explains its agreeable feel and healthy action on the skin. And this is why physicians endorse it. Special Weights for Fall Booklets and Samples Free New York : 906 Fifth Ave, 157 Broadway, Bklyn.: G04 Fulton St, Boston: £28 Boyiston St. Phila: 1510 Chestnut St, Chicago: 82 State St, Agents in all Principat Cities. Nutria. Hats for Men Made of Clear Argentine ALL THE DIG BUGS WEAR C. & x, HATS, The exacting demands of the most critical taste are satisfied by the Noticeable Elegance of style and superb quality of Knapp-Felt hats. Knapp-Felt De Luxe hats are $6. Knapp-Felt hats are $4. Sold by the best hatters. Write for The Hatman, THE CROFUT & KNAPP CO,, Broadway, at 13th St. New York, U HAVE A CAMERA that doesn’t take fine pictures—you haven't the right lens. It's all in the lens. ‘The better the leas, the finer the pictures, Perfect pictures can only be taken with a GOERZ LENS because it is the best made, Made in many styles for many purposes and cameras. Our SYNTOR Lens (price $21.15 and upwards)is the lens for small kodaks and hand cameras, A perfect Lensat a popular price, Write for our Lens Book B-6—it will tell you all about Lenses and Lens values. Cc. P. GOERZ OPTICAL WORKS New Yore emesco 82 E Uaton Suaro Heyworth fuilding Loxpos = Pans BT, PETEMABURO.