Life, 1914-03-26 · page 36 of 41
Life — March 26, 1914 — page 36: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page combines advertisements with one satirical cartoon. The **main satire** (bottom right) appears in a barber shop scene showing a customer reading notices about avoiding "politics," "soap," and "massage" while the barber works. The humor targets barber shop culture—these establishments were apparently known as spaces where customers complained or discussed contentious topics. The sign humorously warns against such behavior, suggesting barbers wanted quiet, compliant customers. The rest of the page consists of period advertisements: a lawn mower by R.E. Olds (automobile inventor), Arrow Collar shirts featuring the "Winona" style, and Naiad brand women's undergarments claiming cleanliness as "the crowning attribute of lovely woman." These ads reflect early 20th-century consumer culture and gendered marketing—lawn care as masculine pride, fashion as masculine taste, and feminine hygiene as desirable beauty trait.
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a 1 ete Sie ee ng) meet ste, | dee aS ARE YOU PROUD OF YOUR LAWN? Then you will be glad to know that Mr. R. E. Olds, the famous inventor and manu gasoline engines, who made hi simple and reliable machinery reasonable price: has perfected a me priced, power lawn mower and roller that two to three miles per hour, has a 3s-inch cut, and works closely and neatly around corners, flower beds and walks. It rolls the turf as well as cutting the grass, and leaves, the lawn in perfect condition. No hoof-marks as when a horse is used, no shrubbery or walks spoiled; easy and economical to operate, perfect in results. It has been thoroughly tried out and has given the best of satisfaction. Invaluable for parks, large estates, golf links, ete. The price of this mower, ready for ship- ment, is only $375.00, Other power lawn mowers, that are heavy and cumbersome cost $1200.00 and up. They are not $0 easy to operate, or as satisfactory in results. Write today for complete information. The Ideal Power Lawn Mower Co. NAIAD WATER. INATAD, DRESS PROOFED SUELTING SHIELD _BRASSIE iagevins orm Mocsting Garment ‘The C. E. CONOVER CO., Mfrs 101 frankie St, Rew York inona cA very art istic and deservedl popular style- | ~~ comlicbooks.conm GGESTION FOR BARBER SHOPS