Life, 1913-02-20 · page 48 of 48
Life — February 20, 1913 — page 48: what you’re looking at
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This is a **product advertisement**, not political satire or editorial cartoon. It appears on the February 20, 1913 issue of *Life* magazine. The J. B. Williams Company advertises their **patented "Holder Top" shaving stick**—a cylindrical soap product with a removable cap that doubles as a protective handle. The innovation allows users to grip the stick safely and utilize every bit of soap, including the last quarter-inch that would previously be wasted. The central image shows hands demonstrating how the holder-top functions. Side panels display related Williams products: shaving powder, cream, and aftershaving lotion. The "special offer" promotes a men's combination trial package containing multiple Williams grooming products for 24 cents in stamps. This is straightforward commercial advertising targeting male consumers interested in efficient, economical personal grooming products—there is no political meaning or satire intended.
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L — a ° PAT, TED an Hol de rie Shaving riop Stick The top becomes a handle that protects the stick from your fingers and your fingers from the stick. Tt lets you use all the soapsincluding the last quarter- inch you have been throwing away. This makes it easier and more economical than ever to get the rich, abundant, emollient lather that has made Williams’ Shaving Soaps famous for, ‘three-quarters of acentury. Three other. forms of the same good quality Williams’ Shaving Powder in the box with the snap-open cover; Williams’ Shaving Stick in the hinged-cover fox: Williams’ Shaving Cream in the collapsible tube. ie. Spegial Offer ae Men’s Com ination Package ae of a liberal trial ample of Williams’ Shaving Stick, iaving Powdet;-Shaving Cream, Jersey Cream Toilet Soap, Violet Talc Powder and Dental Cream, postpaid for 24 cents in stamps. A single sam articles sent wie of either of above 4 cents in stamps Address THE J. B. WILLIAMS COMPANY, Dept. A, Glastonbury, Conn. February 20, 1913 comicbooks.com