Life, 1910-03-10 · page 2 of 36
Life — March 10, 1910 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains two commercial ads: 1. **"A Shower Bath"** (left): Promotes the Brasscraft Shower Bath, emphasizing hygiene benefits—fresh water, cleanliness, health—over traditional tub bathing. The product positioning reflects early 20th-century sanitization concerns. 2. **"Boston Garter"** (right): Advertises men's garters, claiming they're "recognized the Standard, and Worn the World Over by Well Dressed Men." Made by George Frost Co. in Boston. A small cartoon captioned "Lady: Do you keep stationery? Floorwalker: No, madam, we continually walk about" provides mild humor unrelated to these ads. The page reflects consumer culture and bathroom modernization trends of the era, with no political content.
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Entered at the Post Officeat New York, N. Y., as ‘Class Mail Matter, Scat Is the only Bath in which you use Flowing, Fresh,Clean Water. A Tub Bath does leave foreign matter on the body and in the pores. TO FRESHEN your daily energy and good spirits up to youthful pitch— TO KEEP YOU comfortable in Summer and free from colds in Winter— TO BE SURE of ONLY fresh, clean water touching the skin—securing a health- ful and sanitary bath— TO BRING YOUR bath room up to the standard of the rest of your home—a room you can point to with pride Purchase now Ghe®iassctafters Shower Bath. No. 5004, $10.75. to MINUT nd A SCREW-DRIVER WILL MAKE THE RASSCRAFTERS SHOWER BATH READY FOR USE THE OF YOUR LIFE on prepaid, to your home, through your st of the Mississippi and North of the Mason & Dixon Line; proportionate charges to other sections of the United States. Use it for ten days. If not satisfactory return it at our expense and your money will be refunded. THE BRASSCRAFT! Bath Room Necessities (Mirrors, Towel ss Shelves, Medicine Cabinets, etc.) are made to "Serve your children’s children” and MAKE YOU PROUD OF YOUR BATH ROOM. all carry a Green Guarantee Tag and THE BRASSCRAFTERS Pp ‘To impress our trade mark on your memory we should like to give you a good tooth-brush holder to hold five brushes. It is handsome and vali ible, and the only cost to you is to ask us for it and send us Our book, “Successful Suggestions for Your ing among others the outfit shown in the picture Asa good housekeeper you will be glad to have it. As this offer is limited, write NOW to Ghe Odtas MARK PLets, J. P. EUSTIS MFG. CO. Dept. M, 92-100 North St., Bostoo, Mass. q Boston Garters are made cf best materials in a clean factory, by well- help. @ Every pair warranted — penalty, a new pair or your money back. Boston Garters Are Recognized the Standard, and Worn the World Over by Well Dressed Men. Sample Pair, Cotton, 2%.; Sitk, Loe. Mailed on Receipt of Price. GEORGE FROST CO., Mokers Boston, Mass., U. S. A. “WI See that Boston Gantar is stamped on the clasp. L Gaenaatines Lady: po you Keer stationery? Floorwalker: NO, MADAM, WE CONTINUALLY WALK ALOUT. comicbooks.com