Life, 1907-07-04 · page 14 of 48
Life — July 4, 1907 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **entirely advertisements**, not satire or political content. It contains four product ads from the early 20th century targeting gentlemen: 1. **J. & F. Martell Cognac** — promotes French brandy through the established distributor G.S. Nicholas & Co. in New York 2. **Barrett Jacks** — automobile jacks marketed as reliable emergency equipment; emphasizes durability and trustworthiness for car owners 3. **Boston Garter** — men's garters with a cushioned button clasp, promising they "lie flat to the leg" and won't slip or tear 4. **Rubberset Shaving Brushes** — compares their vulcanized rubber bristles (set in hard rubber) favorably to competitors' cement-set bristles that fall out; emphasizes durability The ads reflect early automotive culture, grooming standards for "gentlemen," and competitive product marketing. No cartoon, satire, or political commentary is present—this is straightforward period advertising appealing to male consumers.
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(aac (Founded 1718) AND FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES Trying Circumstances usually accompany any emergency calling into use an automobile jack. At such times you are in no mood to find your jack out of adjustment so that you have to tinker it into order. If you have a BARRETT" JACK you can be absolutely sure that it will be teady for quick, effective and safe action at any time, ‘The ‘Barrett’ is the only jack of which this can be truly taid—the only jack you can depend upon to safely eupport your car. You can't afford to save fifty cents or a dollar by parchasing an untrustworthy imitation, “Barrett '* Jacks are furnished by the makers of the leading cars, are sold by the most responsible dealers, or by us direct. Write far cataieg GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE THE DUFF MANUFACTURING COMPANY Exclusive Makers of ‘' Barrett’’ Jacks = WORKS: Allegheny, Pa; Pittsburg, Pa. Sole Agente 26 CORTLANDT STREET, = =. NEW YORK G.S. NICHOLAS &CO. 4 Rue Auber, Paris. 124 Longacre, Loxpon, Antwerp. Monrerat New York en Yor “THE JACK THAT DUFF BUILDS" GENTLEMEN Who dress for style, neatness and comfort wear the improved BOSTON GARTER THE RECOGNIZED STANDARD <EAlThe Name is . stamped on every wp CUSHION COMPARE ee SHAVING BRUSHES » with the brush you have been cussing ever since you bought it, because the bristle is set in cement and falls out. are different, as the bristle is vuican- ized right in HARD RUBBER BUTTON CLASP LIES FLAT TO THE LEG—-NEVER SL'PS, TEARS NOR UNFASTENS Sample pair. Silk soc., Cotton asc Mai reeript of price GEO. FROST CO., Makers BOSTON, MASS., U.S. A. and they can’t come out. You can soak them, boil them, do what you will with them and they will remain intact. LOOK FOR THE TRADE MARK and you will be sure of getting « brush that is made for discriminating and particular men, Sex:d for booklet showing many styles and sizes for 25 cents to $6.00 each. Sold by dealers or sent by us postpaid upon receipt of price. MADE ONLY BY ALWAYS EASY Ge RUBBERSET BRUSH CO., 58 Ferry St., Newark, N.J. comicbooks.com