Life, 1908-03-05 · page 8 of 36
Life — March 5, 1908 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements**, not satirical content. It contains four product ads from approximately 1908: 1. **Old Hampshire Bond** (writing paper) — emphasizes business respectability through quality stationery 2. **Usher's Special Reserve Whisky** — features well-dressed men in top hats 3. **Boston Garter** — promotes a men's garter with a "Velvet Grip" clasp that doesn't slip 4. **Viyella Flannel** — advertises new spring fabric designs for clothing The ads reflect early 20th-century concerns: business propriety, gentlemen's fashion and grooming, and quality textiles. There is **no political satire or cartoon commentary** on this page—it's a straightforward advertisement section typical of Life magazine's commercial content from this era.
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Snowy Linen, a few flowers, fine manners and pleasant conversation—they cost so little, but they make a banquet of a simple dinner. The standard paper jor business stationery OLD HAMPSHIRE BOND “Look for the Water Mark” costs so little more than common writing paper, but it gives dignity and elegance and a welcome to the ordinary business letter. You never know what the look of a letter will do—make it look right. Ou Haestiee Bono is «¢made a little better than seems neces- sary’? and is used to carry carnest, sin- cere messages from men who take pride in themselves and their business. A handsome specimen book showing the paper may be had by writing us on your letterhead. Hampshire Paper Company The only paper makers in the world making bond paper exclusively South Hadley Falls, Massachusetts STYLE, NEATNESS COMFORT THE IMPROVED BOSTON GARTER “WB The Name is stamped on every loop—Be sure it’s there CUSHION THE Gur isk BUTTON CLASP LIES FLAT TO THE LEG—-NEVER SLIPS, TEARS, NOR UNFASTENS WORN ALL OVER THE WORLD Sample pai GEO. FROST CO., Makers BOSTON, MASS., U.S. A. Insist on Having the Genuine Refuse All Substitutes ASK FOR OUR NEW “NEEDRAW” BOSTON GARTER ir. Silk soe, Cotton ase. d on receipt of price | “VIYELLA’ REG'D FLANNEL New Spring Designs for 1908 IN Plaids! Stripes! Solid Colours! FOR Shirt Waists, Shirt Waist Suits, Dressing Sacks and Children’s Garments, Men’s Golfing Shirts, Pajamas, Etc. “VIYELLA” can be obtained at the leading Dry Goods Stores and Men’s Furnishers DOES NOT SHRINK comicbooks.com