Life, 1907-03-21 · page 10 of 40
Life — March 21, 1907 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **period advertisements** rather than satirical content. The ads include: - **Williams' Shaving Stick** (top left): Claims to be "The Only Real Shaving Soap," emphasizing superior lathering properties - **Meriden Co. Silversmiths** (top right): Promotes Easter gift silverware - **Andrew Usher & Co.** (bottom left): Advertises Scotch whiskies sold by G.S. Nicholas & Co. in New York - **ABC of Economy** (bottom right): Promotes traveling trunks and luggage from Abel & Bach Company The advertisements reflect early 20th-century consumer goods and reflect what *Life* magazine's readership—likely middle and upper-class Americans—would purchase. No political satire or cartooning is evident on this page.
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Williams “sic? ORE than half the shave depends upon the lather and that depends on ———— getting Williams’ Shaving Soaps. Other Easter Gifts soaps produce lather, but nothing has ever ‘ may bemadessconiyse:” equalled Williams’ Shaving Soap in its abil desired, of so low priced ity to soften the beard, soothe the face and that co daiaty an article allay irritation. That’s why it is so uni- { hes CATES: C0 versally recognized as and fitiite the Stare of “The Only Real Shaving Soap’ FAR Yoo cally cover Ty the efor Many pleces Williams’ Shaving Sticks and Shaving Cakes sold Sees sty. in both everywhere, Send 4 cents in stamps for a Williams’ Sterling Silver ad Siiver Shaving Stick or a cake of Luxury Shaving Soap = Plated Ware, may be bow seo prepared, e2- (trial size) enough for 50 shaves. Address pressly for" thie season, The J. B. WILLIAMS COMPANY THE MERIDEN CO. aa Silversmiths Department A N teternational sitver Co. Saccessor Glastonbury, Conn, a 21S Fists Av., Madieee cy, Now Tork The ABC of Economy In Buying Traveling Equipment ‘The Abel & Bach idea applied to traveling equipment ia, that what is best in the beginning is cheapest in the end. Measured by this standard, there is no cheaper traveling equipment than that which bears the Abel & Bach mark. Take for Instance our No, 449 pictured above. ‘This sult case is made of fine mare colored, 4 oz, case leather. 7 inches deep, 144 inches rounded top, the edies ure all stitched, solid brass trimmings, with an extra beary handle. It ia lined with plaid Loen and has three pockets In top. You can get it of any dealer handling the A BC line, or if your dealer does not carry AT C goods, direct from us for $11,75 in’ the 24-inch size. Ask your dealer to show you the A B C mark when you are buying traveling equipment. If the dealer is unable to supply you, write for our free book “Tips to Travelers,” and in it you will probably find pictured and described the ve very article you are looking for. Write for the book anyway; it is free and is a handy reference book to take with you to the dealers to show G. S. NICHOLAS & CO. Sy resets sabes op SC Sole Agents, New York Abel & Bach Company, Milwaukee, Wis., U.S. A. Largest makers of traveling equipment in Ure world. qa el eoren Chicago Salesrooms: 46-48 Adams Street. comicbooks.com