Life, 1905-10-26 · page 4 of 26
Life — October 26, 1905 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **period advertisements** rather than satirical content. The top left features a humorous reader response about Williams' Shaving Soap, where a woman answers "Yes, if she loved him"—suggesting wives purchase grooming products only out of affection, a mild joke about marital dynamics. The remaining three advertisements promote luxury goods: Booth's Dry Gin (London, established 1750), J. & F. Martell Cognac (founded 1715), and a book titled "Now You Behave!" about etiquette by James Montgomery Flagg. The book ad includes a cartoon of a poorly-behaved child, humorously illustrating the need for manners instruction. Overall, this reflects early 20th-century advertising targeting affluent readers.
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LADY who read in a recent advertise- ment the question «‘Would a woman who saw Williams’ Shaving Soap advertised, be likely to buy it for her husband, 5 39 or call his attention to it? writes us in reply “Yes, if she loved him.” Send 4 Cents in Stamps for Trial Shaving Stick THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO. Glastonbury, Conn. xKKk* AND FINE OLD LIQUEUR GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE Sole Agent G. S. NICHOLAS New York EEE BOOTH’S DRY GIN Commands the AK highest price in |} : London and_ is Vi g recognized as the Best Dry Gin in the world. G. S. NICHOLAS, SOLE AGENT NEW YORK Now you Behave! Anybody would think you'd been reading “IF; a Guide to Bad Manners.” by James Montgomery Flagg. 75c. Lire Pususninc Company, 17 Wesr 3187 Sraccr, New York comicbooks.com