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This page combines humor writing with wartime advertising. "The Notion Counter" by Douglas Malloch offers short, cynical observations about human nature—romantic disappointment, the uselessness of advice, regional differences in manners. It's light satirical commentary on everyday life. "On Mabel Knitting" is a poem about a suitor whose romantic visits are repeatedly interrupted because his girlfriend prioritizes knitting for the war effort. The joke reflects 1918 America: women were enlisted in patriotic home production (knitting socks, bandages for soldiers). The frustrated lover must yield to national duty—his romantic interest is literally subordinated to military supply needs. The poem plays this tension for both humor and patriotic sentiment. The Gem razor advertisement emphasizes military utility and government endorsement, targeting soldiers needing compact, reliable shaving equipment in field conditions. The page reflects wartime priorities: civilian leisure and romance are secondary to supporting troops.

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ie — 2 oe June 15, 1918 The Notion Counter By Dovetas Mariocn BOUT all the good falling in love does A is to give us something more to be lonesome for. The things that are hard to do are hardly ever done. It pays to advertise, unless you are a hen. We learn by experience—but not much. A lot of moving picture producers are afraid of getting their films “over the heads” of their audiences, when they couldn't do it if they tried. I don’t know which I like less: a tooth- ache, or a woma st forty who giggles. The girl in the popular song probably never realizes that she is called the “only” girl because it rhymes so well with “lonely. You can cure some colds, but all you can do with some of them is to live them down. In the West they ask your business, in the North they guess, and in the East they don’t care. That “Stop! Have you left anything?” sign that speeds the parting guest, at some hotels should read, “Have «ce left thing?” A case of grippe will do more to humble a proud and wordly spirit than 100 sermons. Perhaps a man should be allowed to have his opinions, but not always aloud. Some men love some pretty miss, but most men love pretty miscellaneous. Most hotel stationery in Texas is just as dainty as a three-sheet. It is all right to sing “We're coming over!” if you come. The millenium may be slow in coming, but I'll bet it gets here before that maid with towels. On Mabel Knitting By Cuixtox Scoutarp HEN in the days that now are gone 1 used to call on Mabel We'd laugh and chat of this and that Across a tiny table; Now, when I chance to venture in, I find ber silent sitting And she remarks, with éroopin; “It have to mind my knittin« My step that once was brisk has grown \s slow as any beadle’s, Though I will say (and why not, pray?) like to watch her needles Both in and out and to and fro 1 sce them nimbly flitting, But when I plead she answers, “no, Vil have to mind my knitting!” Mover I, a patriot, too; ing work nele Sam; wha er | am, Ti never play the shirke Yet my heart fills with dismal groans annot help emitting When Mabel cries, in dulcet tones “YH have to mind my knitti Supplied by U.S. Govt. to Army and Navy Military N27 Khaki Service Outfit The GEM is the popular razor in the Army and Navy —the new Military Khaki Outfit is specially designed to meet the requirements of the fighting man—more compact, more complete, more efficient than ever. into the smallest possible space—no weight, no bother—always ready to give the quickest, smoothest, easiest shave, wherever you are—in camp, on the boat, in the trenches—anywhere. under every condition G Milit de Som cue a = rawr complete —= with sever Gem without Damaskeene iy, without Blades and Strop- with, mirror — ping Handle. mirror (Add 50¢ fer Canada) Ask for the GEM at your dealer, or the Post Exchange, Camp Canteens, or Quarter- master’s Depot. Gem Cutlery Company, Inc. New York Canadian Branch, 591 St. Catherine St., W., Montreal Note. ‘The indispensable Stropping Handle is a part of the outfit—it’s a money saver—keeps blades smooth, sharp, keen-cutting all the time. No need to throw away a Blade. Blades in sealed, waxed paper wrapped package—dust, rust and dull proof, in every climate and Gem Complete Compact