Life, 1906-05-03 · page 12 of 44
Life — May 3, 1906 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains four separate advertisements rather than political cartoons: 1. **Williams' Shaving Stick** - promotes the product's quality, emphasizing that even the best razor needs good soap to work properly. 2. **Pond's Extract Soap** - advertises a toilet soap, featuring an image of a baby in a basin with text calling it "The Best Thing in the Nursery Except the Baby!" 3. **Boston Garter** - sells a garter clasp with "Velvet Grip" cushioning, marketed to men concerned about slipping or damage to clothing. 4. **Andrew Usher & Co.** - promotes Scotch whiskies including "Exceptional," "Special Reserve O.V.G.," and "Old Vatted Glenlivet." This is a typical early 20th-century Life magazine advertisement section, mixing personal grooming products with luxury goods.
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