Life, 1906-07-05 · page 8 of 40
Life — July 5, 1906 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of advertisements rather than satirical cartoons. The ads promote: 1. **Williams' Shaving Soap** — emphasizing its superior body, lather quality, and moisturizing properties compared to competitors. 2. **Boston Garter** — a leg garter with "Velvet Grip" cushion button clasp, marketed as staying secure without slipping or tearing. The illustration shows a woman's leg. 3. **J. & F. Martell Cognac and Brandies** — liquor advertisements featuring bottle images. 4. **W. K. Cowan & Company** — furniture and decoration retailers in Chicago. These are standard early 20th-century commercial advertisements with no apparent political satire or social commentary. The page demonstrates typical Life magazine advertising content from this era.
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| Williams ms. tnd | produces a lather that differs from all others. First, in body. Jt is thick and close and profuse. Second, in lasting qualities. It holds its moisture and re- mains on the face, thick and creamy, without the drying and smarting effects of other kinds. Third, in its action. It softens the beard and soothes the face as no other lather does. Fourth, in its after effect. Unlike the lather of other soaps, it always leaves the face cool, comfortable and refreshed. “The only kind that won't smart or dry on the face.” Williams’ Shaving Sticks and Shaving Cakes sold everywhere. ‘¢ cents in stamps for Williams’ Shaving Stick or a cake of Luxury Shaving Soap, trial size. (Enough for so shaves.) THE J. B. WILLIAMS COMPANY Department A. Glastonbury, C Loxpow Parts Bertin Sypwry W. K. Cowan & Company Manufacturers » Importers + Retailers Furniture + Decoration + Art Objects Mes Cowan & Company do not sell by mail, in the ordinary sense. They are pleased, however, to correspond with those interested in fine furniture and dec- orations, and to submit designs, plans and estimates for single pieces, suites, or entire houses; also to send personal representa- tives to confer with prospective patrons. You are cordially invited to visit the retail store when in Chicago. 203-207 Michigan Boulevard Chicago WHEN YOU ASK FOR THE IMPROVED BOSTON GARTER REFUSE ALL SUBSTITUTES and Insist on Having the Genuine “SB The Name is stamped on every . loop— The CUSHION BUTTON CLASP Lies flat to the leg—never Slips, Tears nor Unfastens “Samipte pair, Silk We.. Cotton Be Mailed on receipt of price. CEO. FROST CO., Makers Boston, Mass., U.S.A. ALWAYS EASY Cognac (Pounded 1715) FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE Sole Agent 6. S. NICHOLAS