Life, 1908-10-22 · page 24 of 24
Life — October 22, 1908 — page 24: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is **not a political cartoon or satire**—it's a straightforward **advertisement page** from *Life* magazine (October 22, 1902). The page showcases four grooming products from the J.B. Williams Company of Glastonbury, Connecticut: 1. **Shaving Stick** (in a nickeled box) 2. **Jersey Cream Toilet Soap** 3. **Violet Talcum Toilet Powder** Each ad emphasizes product quality and offers promotional incentives: free sample sticks, complimentary soap boxes, or discounted full-sized containers for purchasing customers. The ads reflect early-1900s marketing strategies—emphasizing purity, creamy texture, and gentle formulations (notably addressing winter skin problems). Prices are nominal (4 cents for samples, 25 cents for full products, 60 cents for soap sets), and customers could order by mail using postage stamps. This is historical advertising copy with no satirical or political content—simply commercial messaging typical of *Life*'s revenue model during this period.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
4 ° Shavin Williams ‘sic? “The only kind that won't smart or dry on the face” The best results in shaving come from the con- ! Nickeled stont use of Williams’ Shaving Stick. No other yields the same thick creamy lather ; no other keeps the face so soft and smooth. Some one of the many good qualities of Williams’ Shaving Stick may be found in other sticks, but no other shaving stick combines all of ther Williams’ Shaving Stick comes in the Nickeled Box, Hinged Cover. It can also be had in the leatherette-covered metal box as formerly. Williams’ Shaving Sticks sent on receipt of price, 25c, if your druggist does not supply you. A sample stick (enough for 50 shaves) for 4c in stamps. Address The J. B. WILLIAMS Co., Dept. A, Glastonbury, Conn. = Williams Jers ey Cream Toilet Soap illiams’ Jersey Cream Soap insures soft, smooth hands and face and a clear, healthful condition of the skin, Prove this for yourself by using it for a week or two if you are troubled with roughness, irritation and chapping incident to the winter months. (Jersey Cream Soap possesses the peculiarly soft, creamlike, soothing and refreshing qualities which have made Williams’ Shaving Soaps so famous.) A Handsome Soap Box Free As an inducement to a thorough trial of this soap, for a limited time, any druggist will give a purchaser of four cakes, without extra charge, a handsome, nickeled, hingedvover soap box. Invaluable in traveling, camping or at home. If your druggist fails to supply you, send 60 cents in stamps and we will send the four cakes of soap anil soap box by retarn mail. Address The J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Dept. A, Glastonbury, Conn, Williams Violet Talcum Toilet Powder Because of its great purity, almost inpalpable fineness, velvety smoothness and its dainty and sweet perfume, Williams’ Talcum Powder per- fectly fulfills the requirements of a Toilet and Face Powder. ‘Ywo odors, Violet and Carnation. A full sized can of either sent on receipt of 15 cents in stamps if your dealer does not supply you. An original and unique feature of Williams’ ‘Taleum Powder is the box with the hinged top. It’s quick and handy and prevents all leaking and sifting of the powder. Address The J. B, WILLIAMS CO., Dept. A, Glastonbury, Conn. icbooks.com