Life, 1906-05-17 · page 6 of 28
Life — May 17, 1906 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satirical content. It contains four advertisements: 1. **Williams Shaving Stick** (top left): Shows a man's face in profile with a shaving brush, promoting a grooming product with claims about avoiding skin irritation. 2. **W. K. Cowan & Co.** (top right): Solicits architectural and home furnishing commissions for interior decoration services in Chicago. 3. **Andrew Usher & Co.** (bottom left): Advertises Scottish whiskies including "Old Vatte Glenlivet," targeting upscale consumers. 4. **Smith Premier Typewriter** (bottom right): Highlights a new model claiming to write in three ink colors (black, purple, red) simultaneously—marketed as a competitive advantage over other machines. No political satire or caricature appears on this page. It reflects early 20th-century consumer goods and services.
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‘OU may not discover it first off, but sooner or later any soap that is impure or improperly compounded is sure to get in its work and your face pays the penalty, The man who has found this out by experience doesn't need ta be urged to incat on she pare; tal, antierptic House Decoration ane > Shavi avin We invite correspondence from architects and owners, especially Stick regarding the complete decoration and furnishing of new homes. Tie ayn che woe oman Ge dey Gn che face.** manufacturers, importers and retailers of the most exclusive thing: furniture, att objects and decorative materials, we offer an exceptional service, not to be duplicated elsewhere. W. K. COWAN & CO. Furniture, Decoration, Art Objects 203-207 Michigan Boulevard, CHICAGO. Some people say it's like Three Typewriters in One because by the mere touch of a lever you write in Non-fading Black Ink Purple Copying Ink or Red Ink—for emphasis No other machine does this ‘This is the color Jever Writing in Three Colors is the last great achievement in typewriter inventions. Ic adds the final touch of convenience and satisfac tion to the business office equipment, and costs no more than regular Smith Premier models. Write us for circular giving complete de- G. S. NICHOLAS, oy THE SMITH PREMIER Sole Agent, New York. “laynene ev Branch Stores Everyshere,