Life, 1905-11-16 · page 8 of 30
Life — November 16, 1905 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists entirely of **period advertisements** from what appears to be the early 20th century. There are no political cartoons or satirical content. The ads promote: 1. **Williams' Shaving Stick** — humorously warns against inferior shaving soaps, claiming they cause "face-discomfort or disease" 2. **Smith Premier Typewriter** — emphasizes "Good Points" in design 3. **Meriden Company** — silver craft goods, positioned as the American standard 4. **Eaton-Hurlbut Writing Papers** — marketed as refined Christmas gifts for women, emphasizing taste and aesthetic presentation The advertising copy uses period marketing conventions: health fears, quality claims, and appeals to gentility. These reflect early 1900s consumer culture and gender-coded product marketing (writing papers specifically for women). No satirical commentary is present—this is straightforward commercial advertising.
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HE French Poodle MERIDEN oupetiority in art craft who sails into an automobile is per- M ERIDEN «iil in wockmanshi ship haps heroic—but shows bad judgment. The man who buys shaving soap other M ERIDEN expertness in finish than “Williams’” runs a tremendous risk of face-discomfort or disease—and might better save his courage for a The Meriden trade-marks guarantee all. worthier cause. Buy e e 9 THE best efforts of designers and artisans have e e Holiday stock now on exhibition at our show- S havi n g S t 1C K rooms, 218 Fifth Avenue. We beg to suggest the evident advantages of an early selection. stand as the standard of silver craft in America. “The only kind that won’t smart or dry ff! THE MERIDEN COMPANY, Silversmiths, ” on the face. 218 FIFTH AVENUE, corner 26th St. Madison Square. Send 4 Ceats in Stamps for Trial Stick Also entrance on 26th Street, a few steps from the Broadway can THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO. Glastonbury, Conn. On Christmas morning the notes of affectionate greeting possess the added charm of extreme good form and taste if written on & . Eaton-Hurlbut Writing Papers Good Points in the |The three especially made for particular women are Berkshire Linen Fabric, | Twotone and Highland Linens—with a wide range in surface, size and color Cae a4: s ae to suit the individuality. 4 @ q 4 i ) > mi | ‘ee J elm § | An artistically decora- x EATON-HURLBUT ~ ted box of Eaton-Hurlbut THE SMI1H PREMIER TYPEWRITER COMPANY, Writing Paper is a present A PAPER CO. to gladden the heart of any £y, Xe SYRACUSE, N.Y. BRANCH STORES EVERYWHERE. eet SE taste: y Voysaar™ PITTSFIELD, MASS. comicbooks.com