Life, 1907-05-30 · page 2 of 20
Life — May 30, 1907 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists entirely of **advertisements**, not editorial content or cartoons. There is no satire or political commentary to decode. The ads include: - **Andrew Usher whisky** (Scottish, sold by G.S. Nicholas & Co., New York) - **Brownsville Water Crackers** (Pennsylvania food product) - **Westinghouse Electric Fans** (cooling appliances for office workers) - **"L'Irresistible" and "Gossard" Corsets** (women's undergarments by James McCutcheon & Co., New York) - **French Lingerie** (various intimate apparel with prices listed) The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture, targeting both business environments (fans for offices) and personal/domestic consumption (food, clothing, whisky). The corset ads use period conventions of idealized female silhouettes to market constrictive fashion.
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G. S. NICHOLAS & CO. Sole Agents, New York Brownsville ater Grac ers the cracker that has" should not be judged by any other water crackers. Proof of their superiority is found in the eating. Try them with soup, salad or cheese. Once you know their taste you will tolerate no others. Sold By If you cannot buy these crackers of any grocer that you S. S. PIERCE CO. Beton; can teach easly, we will send ten pounds for $1.50 o PARK & TILFORD, New York; 'wo pounds for 50c., express paid, THE JOSEPH R. sons. co; Gee JOHN Chatland & Lenhart Pa.; MITCHELL, FLETCHER f & CO., Philadelphia; C. JEVNE. Brownsville. Pa. & CO Chicago: GOLDBERG. . BOWEN & CO., San Francie: Re Sporist Warrant Parceyer MICHIE & CO.Lid..Toroote,Can,Pennsylsania KR. Dining Car Service: T he Waldoet Aster Grae up your office force this summer by making things more comfortable for them. WESTINGIOUE ELECTRIC FANS will do the work—and save you money. @ Most dealers sell them. If yours does not, write for Art Booklet and name of nearest dealer. Desk or Bracket Fans, Ceiling, Floor and Counter olumas for all commercial circuits Address D. & S. Sales Department, Section A. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MFG. CO. PITTSBURG, PA Registered SEN Y eaabisned Trade. Mark Heal} a Century ye i = “L’ Irresistible” AND “Gossard” “They Lace Corsets “7Py,bas Pertect fitting, comfortable and especially adapted for wear under close fitting gowns. Made in a variety of models, for slight, medium and stout figures. Prices $5.00 to $19.50. French Lingerie A very extensive assortment of beautifully finished and embroidered garments. Corset Covers, $1.50 to $5.75 Drawers, $1.75 to $8.75 Fine Skirts, $5.75 to $35.00 Chemises, $3.00 to $6.00 Nightgowns, $3.50 to $25.00 James McCutcheon & Co. 14 West 23d St., New York comicbooks.com