Life — March 7, 1907 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# The Literary Zoo This page is primarily a literary column critiquing Thomas W. Lawson's novel "Friday, the 13th." The critic defends Lawson against accusations that his work imitates other journalists-turned-writers like Arthur Brisbane, arguing his vivid characterization reflects "inward temperament" rather than mere imitation. The column includes a humorous anecdote about a committee chairman who, when asked to evaluate student essays, responds with exasperation: "Ah, yes, I remember...Give him a first. I liked his name so much." The page also features period advertisements: a FIAT 1907 automobile promoting its reliability and importation record, and Calox tooth powder advertisement claiming it's "The Only OXYGEN Tooth Powder."