Life, 1906-02-08 · page 4 of 24
Life — February 8, 1906 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page**, not satirical content. It contains four product advertisements from the early 1900s: 1. **Williams' Shaving Stick** — uses a classical argument (citing ancient Greek preferences) to dismiss beards as ugly, marketing their shaving product as the solution for a smooth, healthy face. 2. **"Old Bleach" Linens** — emphasizes durability and practicality of sun-bleached linens for clothing and household use. 3. **J. & F. Martell Cognac** — advertises brandy and liqueurs, highlighting the product's founding date (1715). 4. **Washable Dress Fabrics** — promotes practical, machine-washable textiles for 1906 women's fashion, including linens, cottons, and silks in various styles. The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and manufacturing confidence.
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There isn’t uch beauty in any beard, and most beards are really hideous. The Greeks knew this centuries ago. Williams’ Shaving Stick makes life easy for the razor and keeps the face smooth and healthy. To those who use a shaving cup, we recommend “Williams’ Luxury Tablet.” Costs just the same— 25 cents. Williams’ Shaving Stick (Trial Size) Seat for 4 Ceats fa Stamps THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO. Glastonbury, Conn. (Founded 1715) Wai i FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE Sole Agent G. S. NICHOLAS New York Old Lilrarh) LINENS From the standpoint of service no fabrics are more satisfactory than these beautiful lustrous sun-bleached Linens. The softness of their texture, exquisite finish, and great strength and durability, are not found in any other linens. “Old Bleach” Linens develop into the most effective Walking and Outing Suits and Skirts. They can be washed frequently, with the assurance that each laundering only makes them look fresher and better. Trade mark “Old Bleach” on all goods. The name guarantees the quality. All first-class dealers sell them. Our booklet on the care of Linens and how to wash and preserve them sent on request. GEO. RIGGS & CO., 111-113 Franklin St.,N. Y. Established halfa century Washable Dress Fabrics FOR 1906 At “The Linen Store’’ Our collection of Linen, Cotton, and Silk and Cotton Fabrics includes not only the staple materials, but all the important novelties of the day, in the newest designs in vogue. We mention especially : Solid Color French Dress Linen, Embroidered White Linens in different weights, Embroidered French Batiste, both white and in colors, French Batiste Taffeta in white and solid colors. (Sold exclusively by us.) This fabric is made from the very finest Egyptian yarns and promises tobe muck used by the leading French mei English, Scotch aaa French Madras, In more than three hundred different designs and colors. Solid Color and White Linen Etamines, Rajah, Clifton Bond Taffeta, and Taffeta Silk Suitings, French Voiles in| small checks and plain colors. Our mail order department for these goods is espe- cially well equipped and we are pleased at all times to mail samples of any of the above mentioned goods on request. James McCutcheon & Co., '* “New Voc" comicbooks.com