When Mr. Roosevelt breaks into the advertisements
Subject(s): Advertising, Africa, Clocks and watches, Rifles, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Shaving--Equipment and supplies
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President Roosevelt appears in a variety of advertisements: “Look Out!–Mr. Roosevelt’s Rifle is a . . .,” “Mr. Roosevelt saves time in Africa by using our safety razor,” “The best ivories in Africa are polished with . . .,” “The good time in Africa is kept by the Jones $1.00 watch. Mr. Roosevelt carries one,” “When Mr. Roosevelt sleeps, he sleeps on a felt mat,” and “Bully!” A woman holds a sign: “Situation wanted–By prepossessing young woman, very accomplished, can cook, sing, sweep, play piano, ride, shoot, golf, eat chocolates, breakfast foods, etc., have had experience as cloak & suit model & nurse, good judge of soaps, summer resorts, automobiles, railroad trains, etc., etc. The advertisement lady.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-11-08
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
When Mr. Roosevelt breaks into the advertisements. [November 8, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301916. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Wilder, Ralph, 1875-1924. When Mr. Roosevelt breaks into the advertisements. [8 Nov. 1908]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 22, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301916.
APA:
Wilder, Ralph, 1875-1924., [1908, November 8]. When Mr. Roosevelt breaks into the advertisements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301916.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 22, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
