Life, 1908-10-01 · page 4 of 44
Life — October 1, 1908 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **advertisements** rather than political cartoons or satire. The main content includes: 1. **Boston Garter advertisement** - promoting a men's garter with a "Velvet Grip" clasp 2. **Webber's Hand Knit Jackets** - advertising knitted garments for women, manufactured in Detroit 3. **Vivella Flannel advertisement** - promoting fall 1908 designs for women's waists, children's dresses, and men's flannel shirts for golf and automobiling The one cartoon present (upper right) shows children playing jump rope with minimal satirical content—it's largely illustrative. This appears to be a typical early 20th-century magazine page mixing commercial advertisements with light humor rather than political commentary.
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STYLE, NEATNESS COMFORT THE IMPROVED BOSTO “Wl The name fs stamped on every loop—Be sure it’s there THE CUSHION BUTTON CLASP LIES FLAT TO THE LEG—NEVER SLIPS, TEARS, NOR UNFASTENS WORN ALL OVER THE WORLD pair, Silk 50c., Cotton 2c, Sample Maiied ob receipt of price. fe GEO. FROST CO., Makers BOSTON, MASS., U.S.A. INSIST ON HAVING THE GENUINE REFUSE ALL SUBSTITUTES Reginald: UNCLE DIED IN EUROPE LAST WEEK, AND THEY ARE BRINGING HIS REMAINS HOME ON THE STEAMER Marjorie: you MEAN remnants. WEBBER’S — HAND KNIT JACKETS AN The cut represents No. 8. of best worsted heavy. weight. Best colors: ight oxford, car- dinal. Nothing better at the price, $6.00. yarn, Number 864,same stitch and weight without belt, made with two pockets, $6.50. EBBER isthe originator of the Knit Jacket for hunting and out door uses. His jackets are made to fit and they do fit, are guaranteed in every respect, and may be returned if not satisfactory. Webber’s No. 4 for men has no equal at the price; absolutely guaranteed. Costs nothing to prove it. Order one,cash with order, and jacket will be ‘sent express prepaid. If not satisfied, return at our ex- pense and money will be refunded. Oxford grey or tan best colors. Price each, sizes, 34 to 44, $7.00; 46 to 50, $8.00. No. 66, similar garment, coarser for hunti tan and oxford only; same guarantee applies; price, 34 to 44, $6.00; 46 to 50, $6.50. Other jackets and sweaters for every use, at all prices. You don't have to take something “‘just as good.” If your dealer does not have Webber's Knit Goods, order direct, andif not worth the price return and get your money back. Ask for catalogue ‘‘ Webber's Specialties.” Please mention name of magazine. George F. Webber, mentscturer. Station F, DETROIT, MICHIGAN. 34 y No. 839. “VIVELLA’ FLANNEL _ Fall Designs for 1908 FOR Women’s Flannel Waists Children’s Dresses Men’s Flannel Shirts FOR Golf, Polo and Automobiling “VIYELLA” can be obtained at the leading Retail Stores and high class Men’s Furnishers DOES NOT SHRINK