Life, 1909-08-05 · page 2 of 44
Life — August 5, 1909 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertisements** rather than editorial content or political satire. The four ads shown are: 1. **Dow Inner Tubes** (Boston): Features firefighters demonstrating tire reliability, emphasizing safety and durability for the Boston Fire Department's chief. 2. **Steinway Art Piano**: Highlights the piano manufacturer's reputation for quality across generations. 3. **Boston Garter**: An undergarment advertisement emphasizing comfort and reliability, with "Velvet Grip" cushion button technology. 4. **Usher's Whisky**: Promotes Scottish whisky with the tagline "A Whisky That Will Agree With You." No political satire or caricature appears present. The page reflects early-20th-century consumer advertising focused on reliability, comfort, and quality goods.
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jollars. Single Copies, Tea Ceats Copyrightin England sed the lritish Possessions, Class Mail Matter, Dow Inner Tubes in Boston After a year’s use on Fire Chief Mullen’s official automo- bile, the Boston Fire Department commends Dow Tubes as havin; iven excellent satisfaction,”’ and“ withstood all punc- ture: Dow ‘Tubes are non-deflating, because, if directions are followed, punctures are permanently and immediately sealed and the tire is as good as new, thus climinat the chiet cause of tire t dle and ex pense. Sold by dealers in automobile sup- plies generally. Send for book- let and card of direc- tions. 2000 Broadway, New York 893 Boylston St., Boston | pianocraft, mu N the designing and manufacture of Period and Art cases to harmonize with any plan of architecture or decoration, Steinway and Sons are the recognized leaders, as in all other depart- ments of piano making —a distinction they have enjoyed for three generations, Every STEINWAY | ART PIANO is a true representation of its respective period —a veritable gem of beauty and | perfection, A visit to the will reveal that, c and decorati so deftly blended that they at once com- mand the admiration and praise of archi- tect, artist and connoisseur STEINWAY & SO) Steinway Hall, 107-109 East 14th § (Subway Exp) STYLE, NEATNESS COMFORT THE IMPROVED BOSTON GARTER “Si The name is 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 Sample pair, Silk Se., Cotton Se. Mailed on receipt of price. GEO. FROST CO., Makers BOSTON, MASS., U.S. A. INSIST ON HAVING THE GENUINE REFUSE ALL SUBSTITUTES i HN _WICL’AGREE WITH vo af a comicbooks.com